Old Timey Crimey

Scott tells Amber and Kristy all about the flatulist Le Petomane, aka Joseph Pujol.  Note that this is our last free Tiny episode. We hope you've enjoyed this extra bit of entertainment these past few months. If you'd like to keep getting these little crime snacks every week, check out our Patreon , where we'll continue releasing them for patrons at the $5 level and above.  Sources: Damn interesti...

This week we delve into the fraud, murder, and body disposal tactics of John George Haigh, aka The Acid Bath Murderer. It's finger-lickin' good... You can support the show with a 5-star rating & review wherever you listen to podcasts. You should also check out our Patreon benefits , or if you just wanna leave a buck on the nightstand, you can Paypal us at oldtimeycrimey@gmail.com.  Don't forget to...

Kristy tells Scott and Amber about a torrid love affair that ended horribly, with special appearances from a famous American founding father and a vice president.   Sources: Buckner F. Melton, Jr. Encyclopedia.com . “Levi Weeks Trial: 1800.” https://www.encyclopedia.com/law/law-magazines/levi-weeks-trial-1800 Murder by Gaslight. “The Manhattan Well Mystery.” http://www.murderbygaslight.com/2010/12...

This week, we take a look at Alfred Rouse (and his unit) and the Blazing Car Murder.  The guy just kept forgetting he was married! Furiously.  Don't forget to follow us on FB , Insta , and Twitter ! Come check out our Patreon for extra bonus stuff!  Sources: “Alfred Rouse 'blazing car murder': Dozen missing people ruled out.” BBC. https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-northamptonshire-41886193 Alfre...

Scott tells Amber and Kristy about the Bertillonage system, Will West, and some other guy. 

This week, we delve into the aftermath of the discover at Emmanuel Baptist Church. Featuring apparating pocketbooks, horrifying Easter egg hunts, and Barbie's dream church.   Don't forget to follow us on social media: Facebook , Insta , Twitter . And check out bonus content on our Patreon .    Sources:   "Devil You Know: The Lurid Affair of the Sunday School Strangler" by CJ March Jason Lucky Morr...

Amber's in love with a badass lady gangster, and she tells Scott and Kristy all about her. Sources: Jason Porath. “Stephanie St. Clair.” Rejected Princesses. https://www.rejectedprincesses.com/princesses/stephanie-st-clair Rose Lander. “The Secret History Of Female Gangsters.” Refinery29https://www.refinery29.com/en-gb/female-gangsters-secret-history “Stephanie St. Clair.” Wikipedia https://en.wik...

A little something extra from Scott. 

Part 1 of a 2-parter--This week, we're talking about Theo Durrant, the man all the mamas at Emmanuel Baptist Church wanted their daughters to marry, and boy was that bad judgment.  Plus: cursed pastors, an attempt to cast a doppelganger, and Scott's preferred method of being stabbed.  P.S. Stay tuned for a special bonus mini this week--and patrons will get it early! Watch this space on Thursday. ...

Kristy tells Scott and Amber about the Denver Spiderman. A crappy contest ensues.    Sources:    “The Spider Man.” Murderpedia. https://murderpedia.org/male. C/c/coneys-theodore.htm Caroline. Denver Public Library. “THE TALE OF THE DENVER SPIDER MAN.” https://history.denverlibrary.org/news/tale-denver-spider-man "Unravel Story of Spiderman." Madera Tribune, Found on the California Digital Newspape...

This week, it's Amber's new girl-crush! And, let's face it, she should be EVERYONE'S girl-crush. It's Julie d'Aubigny, the bisexual, opera-singing, fencing master, burner of...oh, why spoil it? She's a criminal, yes, but she's fantastic. Plus, a plea to Natalie Dormer: MAKE THIS A MOVIE. Sources: “Julie D’aubigny.” Rejected Princesses. https://www.rejectedprincesses.com/princesses/julie-daubigny J...

Kristy tells Scott & Amber about John Horwood and the murderrrr that was turned into a very unique book.   Sources: “John Horwood.” Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Horwood   Sandra Rimmer. “Family Historian who came face to face with an actual ‘skeleton in the cupboard’, unjustly hanged 190 years ago.” Abroad in the Yard. https://www.abroadintheyard.com/family-historian-who-came-face...

This week, Amber, Scott, and Kristy talk about the Hinterkaifeck murders. We've got lots of German names, some weird small town museum exhibits, and even a veterinarian-parasychologist. Come let us know your theories on  FB ,  Insta , or  Twitter ! The possibly betrayed, possibly papa? The former maid? NAZIS?! We wanna know! Sources: Katie Serena. “The Gruesome Tale Of The Unsolved Hinterkaifeck M...

 Kristy tells Amber & Scott all about the murder trial of William "Duff" Armstrong...and how his whole future hinged on a wrestling match that happened before he was born.  Bonus appearance from Abraham "Buff" Lincoln!

This week, we talk about a man who was maybe a nobleman or maybe not? Probably not. Almost definitely not. But he sure seemed to think so!  Plus, the best deformations....whaaat? Crikey Mikey, and some wikipedia translations.  Come see us on  FB ,  Insta , or  Twitter,  and tell us if you think The Claimant was the real deal. Sources: “The Tichborne Claimant, a Victorian mystery.” Ennever.com http...

Scott tells us all about John Murray Spears and New Motive Power. Amber does some fun googling. 

This week, we look at the Bluebeardess, "Flypaper Lyda" Trueblood, who used ham as a seduction tool...as one does. We'll talk about her many marriages (murders), her extensive travels (escapes), and maybe even solve the mystery of her last husband. Comes see us on FB , Insta , or Twitter . Say hi or just tell us what you think about the Hal/Albert theory. And remember...watch out for the apple pie...

Kristy tells the tale of the cartooniest of murder scenarios. But what's truth, what's legend, and what's conspiracy?

This week, we delve into the fascinating life and premature death of Elijah Parish Lovejoy, a man whose belief in doing the right thing was so strong, it made him a martyr. Plus: the first underwater newspaper, the world's tallest man, and supremely ironic profession names! Sources: “Elijah Parish Lovejoy.” Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elijah_Parish_Lovejoy “Congregational Church. Wiki...

Spank-o! Enjoy this bonus mini episode, a pandemic plus. Come see us on social media and say hi (seriously, we're lonely): We're on  FB ,  Twitter , and  Insta .  

A little something from the "Forgotten Archives" this week--an episode recorded nearly a year ago, in late April 2019, and never published. It's a trip back to simpler times, and also a horrific axe murder. Come say hi on our social media: Insta , FB , Twitter .  Sources: Orrin Grey. "Serial Suspects: Who Committed the Villisca Axe Murders?" The Lineup.  https://the-line-up.com/villisca-axe-murder...

To quote Scott, "If only he were a bank robber. If only...." So he wasn't a bank robber. But was he Jack the Ripper? Find out the weird answers to that question.  Come say hi! We're on  FB ,  Twitter , and  Insta .  

This week, we conclude our trip through the horrors of industrial poisoning. It's either haunted or it's radium, folks.  Plus, Scott's new mascot and horrible radium puns galore. Horrible, horrible, horrible.  Come by our social media and say HI!  We're on FB , Twitter , and Insta .   Huge thanks to Podcorn for sponsoring this episode. Explore sponsorship opportunities and start monetizing your po...

A little something extra from us at Old Timey Crimey! Two robberies. Sixty years apart. One hilarious plaque.  Sources: "Mint Robbery.” Wall St. of the Rockies. http://wallstreetoftherockies.com/mint-robbery/ Measuring Worth. Measuringworth.com “1922 robbery of the U.S. Mint in Denver.” Denver Post Archive. http://blogs.denverpost.com/library/2013/04/01/1922-robbery-of-the-u-s-mint-in-denver/7198/...

They had the most glamorous job in town--and the most deadly. This week, we're talking about the radium girls. Come by our social media and say hi! We're on FB , Twitter , and Insta .  Don't forget about our Patreon , where you can get nice snackable episodes covering everything from missing children to the cutest counterfeiter ever. Or leave a buck on the nightstand by using our email oldtimeycri...