Old Timey Crimey

The tale of Mary Bateman, aka the Yorkshire witch: a woman who was chronically incapable of going to the store. She also never met a scam she did like or a sheet she couldn't steal.  Sources: Catherine Curzon on Mental Floss. Extraordinary Life and Character of Mary Bateman, the Yorkshire Witch From the Earliest Thefts of her Infancy, Through a Most Awful Course of Crimes and Murders, Till Her Exe...

The harrowing, hungry-making tale of Linda Burfield Hazzard and her sanitarium, Starvation Heights.  Kristy reading "Pure Agony" by William Saroyan. Listen to Kristy and Chris over on Short Story, Short Podcast.  Come on up and see us sometime :  Patreon  Facebook  Instagram Twitter MERCH   Amazon Wishlist Starvation Heights: A Ture Story of Murder and Malice in the Woods of the Pacific Northwest...

A man who knew how to plan, and also knew the value of a good thank you note. He left behind a legacy of mystery, unanswered questions, and love of pie.  Special thanks to Barb the Librarian for filling in for Amber! Follow her on twitter or insta .  Listen to Kristy and Chris over on Short Story, Short Podcast.  Come on up and see us sometime :  Patreon  Facebook Instagram Twitter MERCH   Amazon...

A young man is kidnapped, and an entire town loses its mind.  Listen to Kristy and Chris over on Short Story, Short Podcast.  Come on up and see us sometime :  Patreon  Facebook Instagram Twitter MERCH   Amazon Wishlist Sources: Swift Justice: Murder and Vengeance in a California Town by Harry Farrell Findagrave . Nor Call Media Museum.  Newspapers.com: Santa Rosa Press Democrat . San Francisco Ex...

The woman who captivated America--and more importantly, twelve American men with a taste for barbershop quartets.   Patreon  Facebook Instagram Twitter MERCH   Amazon Wishlist Sources:  Savage Appetites: Four True Stories of Women, Crime, and Obsession by Rachel Monroe. New England Historical Society. Peabody. Wiki. Findagrave . Jack Major. Major Smolinski. Undine. Strange Company. Stephanie Almaz...

A strange man who did horrible things and changed England's view on capital punishment.  For more old timey crimey content, check out the  Patreon  and see what extras you can get for a few bucks a months! Or check out our  Amazon Wishlist  to buy us a book--making the episode topic YOUR CHOICE! Don't forget to follow the show  FB ,  Insta , or  Twitter .  WE HAVE MERCH ! Come check it out!  https...

In the first official Timey After Timey, Amber talks about Irene Schroeder's bonkers crime spree in the 1930s, and Kristy discusses the murder of Laurie Show in the 1990s.  For more old timey crimey content, check out the  Patreon  and see what extras you can get for a few bucks a months! Or check out our  Amazon Wishlist  to buy us a book--making the episode topic YOUR CHOICE! Don't forget to fol...

The kidnapping that changed kidnapping in America.  Donate to the Charley Project : Paypal via administrator@charleyproject.org. For more old timey crimey content, check out the  Patreon  and see what extras you can get for a few bucks a months! Or check out our  Amazon Wishlist  to buy us a book--making the episode topic YOUR CHOICE! Don't forget to follow the show  FB ,  Insta , or  Twitter .  W...

This week, we talk about a woman who was loyal to her country during a time of deep division, and who was one of the most successful "spies" of the Civil War--but don't let her hear you call her a spy.  For more old timey crimey content, check out the  Patreon  and see what extras you can get for a few bucks a months! Or check out our  Amazon Wishlist  to buy us a book--making the episode topic YO...

Discussing the Old Tiny Crimey episodes that have stuck with us, and giving you a taste of what you could get weekly over at the Patreon . https://www.patreon.com/oldtimeycrimey Huge thanks to Best Fiends  for their sponsorship.  Or check out our  Amazon Wishlist  to buy us a book--making the episode topic YOUR CHOICE! Don't forget to follow the show  FB or  Twitter .  WE HAVE MERCH ! Come check i...

Scott and Amber talk about crimes in mines--along with some GHOOOOOOSTS! For more old timey crimey content, check out the  Patreon  and see what extras you can get for a few bucks a months! Or check out our  Amazon Wishlist  to buy us a book--making the episode topic YOUR CHOICE! Don't forget to follow the show  FB ,  Insta , or  Twitter .  WE HAVE MERCH ! Come check it out!  https://www.redbubble...

One murder. A dozen suspects. And...an Italian secret society?! Whaaaat?  Thanks to our sponsor, Wicked Cat Clothing! Use our promo code OLDTIMEYCRIMEY30 for 30% off! For more old timey crimey content, check out the  Patreon  and see what extras you can get for a few bucks a months! Or check out our  Amazon Wishlist  to buy us a book--making the episode topic YOUR CHOICE! Don't forget to follow th...

A grim landmark is made in public transportation. Also, apologies for the sound--we're working on a new location that hopefully won't have a refrigerator humming in the background for 40 minutes. You should see improvements soon! For more old timey crimey content, check out the  Patreon  and see what extras you can get for a few bucks a months! Or check out our  Amazon Wishlist  to buy us a book--...

The OTC gang is finally in person again! With mixed feelings about it. This week, discussing the Ideal Maternity Home and the Butterbox Babies. We drill down to talk about how this institution got away with, quite likely, literally murdering babies for years; the differences between a legit adoption and an Ideal adoption; and how society's treatment of single mothers has and hasn't changed over th...

Amy Archer Gilligan PART 2: Amy Archer Gilligan continued. Will she see justice? Also, IT PRACTICALLY GALLOPS! Thanks to the  Star Jelly Podcast  and  Best Fiends  for their sponsorship.  For more old timey crimey content, check out the  Patreon  and see what extras you can get for a few bucks a months! Or check out our  Amazon Wishlist  to buy us a book--making the episode topic YOUR CHOICE! Don'...

We talk about the life and crimes of a woman whose tragic exploits would go on to inspire one of the greatest comedies of all time.  Thanks to the Star Jelly Podcast and Best Fiends for their sponsorship.  For more old timey crimey content, check out the  Patreon  and see what extras you can get for a few bucks a months! Or check out our  Amazon Wishlist  to buy us a book--making the episode topic...

We continue to delve into one of history's greatest mysteries--what happened to the young would-be king of England after his uncle sent him and his brother to the tower? We finish up this two-parter with a discussion of theories and bones. Featuring special guest, Hugo-nominated fanzine editor Chris Garcia! Find more of Chris: Dial-a-Crime , Zodiac Speaking , Short Story Short Podcast , Journey Pl...

Delving into one of history's greatest mysteries--what happened to the young would-be king of England after his uncle sent him and his brother to the tower? Featuring special guest, Hugo-nominated fanzine editor Chris Garcia! Find more of Chris: Dial-a-Crime , Zodiac Speaking , Short Story Short Podcast , Journey Planet , The Drink Tank & Claims Department For more old timey crimey content, check...

How organized crime developed in the Big Easy, from a legendary shooting to exile in Sicily.  For more old timey crimey content, check out the  Patreon  and see what extras you can get for a few bucks a months! Or check out our  Amazon Wishlist  to buy us a book--making the episode topic YOUR CHOICE! Don't forget to follow the show  FB ,  Insta , or  Twitter .  Come check out the merch with the ne...

Pope John XII, his family background, how he came to be pope, and the hilarious havoc he wreaked during his stint in the Chair of St. Peter. Plus: a whole collection of bad popes and the things that made them terrible.  For more old timey crimey content, check out the  Patreon  and see what extras you can get for a few bucks a months! Or check out our  Amazon Wishlist  to buy us a book--making the...

Welcome to the very first Old Timey Crimey Historical True Crime Showcase! Here you can listen to mini-episodes from a variety of amazing shows, all in one episode. We've got the blood sports of olden days, the origins of nursery rhymes, art heists, and so much more!  Find out more about participating shows at the links below:  Dial-a-Crime :  https://dial-a-crime.pinecast.co/ Ghost Town :  https:...

You never know what skeletons people have hidden in their closets, or what real life men they have hidden in their attics. For more old timey crimey content, check out the  Patreon  and see what extras you can get for a few bucks a months! Or check out our  Amazon Wishlist  to buy us a book--making the episode topic YOUR CHOICE! Don't forget to follow the show  FB ,  Insta , or  Twitter .  WE HAVE...

She's not just a small town girl living in a lonely world, and she won't take the midnight train going anywhere. She will, however, take the roadster to a bridge party in Cleveland.  For more old timey crimey content, check out the  Patreon  and see what extras you can get for a few bucks a months! Or check out our  Amazon Wishlist  to buy us a book--making the episode topic YOUR CHOICE! Don't for...

A woman born into privilege tries to change history and comes closer than anyone else to doing so--and she doesn't even travel in time! That we know of.  Huge thanks to  Fonz music  for sponsoring this episode! Use our code OLDTIMEY at their site for $5 off. https://fonzmusic.com/ For more old timey crimey content, check out the  Patreon  and see what extras you can get for a few bucks a months! O...

A man goes into the family business and does pretty well. Also, Grover Cleveland SUCKS.  For more old timey crimey content, check out the  Patreon  and see what extras you can get for a few bucks a months! Or check out our  Amazon Wishlist  to buy us a book--making the episode topic YOUR CHOICE! Don't forget to follow the show  FB ,  Insta , or  Twitter .  WE HAVE MERCH!   https://www.redbubble.co...