Old Timey Crimey

We're starting off our month-long Halloween series with a fit of the vapors! Our first Halloween episode will take us to the mad, mad world of Mattoon, Illinois in 1944, where the "Phantom Anesthetist" attacked dozens of people with...well, we still don't know. But we have theories and rampant speculation, as always. And don't miss several seriously random fun facts involving fast food restaurants...

We're heading back to the early 1900s, where we find Kristy's near-doppelganger! Aaaand she's a murder victim.  Join us as we talk about Ocey Snead, a wonderful girl with a terrible family. We'll discuss her mother's swirly eyeglasses of persuasion, super weird medical and legal payment plans, and giant novelty pens! And along the way, Kristy will look at her doppelganger's picture several times a...

Ya just can't kill 'im, seeee? Or maybe you can, but it'll take a LOT of attempts. Join us this week for a trip to old timey gangster land, where we follow Legs Diamond on his wild career of bootlegging, carousing with showgirls, and getting shot. Many times. SO many times.  Along the way, of course we'll have gangster voices galore, along with a delightful exploration of gang names. And a discuss...

We're back in Traumatown for a second round of horror with Albert Fish. Join us as Kristy yearns for a time machine and a laser cannon, and Scott fawns over Teddy Roosevelt.  Old Timey Crimey: Half the calories, all the trauma.  Don't forget to give us a five star review on Apple Podcasts, and follow us here on Podbean, Stitcher, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. While you're at it, hit...

Scott and Kristy take a trip through Traumatown as they take a look at the infamous Albert Fish, a man to whom few proclivities were too extreme.  We'll talk about some truly gruesome stuff, all while wondering: Why don't people's voices ever tell them to do GOOD things?! Don't forget to follow us here on Podbean, Stitcher, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts, and hit us up on our  FB group...

This week, Kristy and Scott wander back to England in 1909, when a rubber robbery turned into a police chase that's equal parts tragic and hilarious. We've got cops borrowing guns from bystanders a tramjacking that turns into a tramchase, and some seriously inept criminals. Like, "commit a robbery within yelling distance of a police station" inept. All in all, this two hour chase would cover six m...

Scott and Kristy look at Eugene Francois Vidocq, a man who just couldn't decide what he wanted to be--unless he was escaping from jail. From traveling entertainer to swordsman, from traitor to fake aristocrat, he did it all and SO. MUCH. MORE. This man did not know how to handle a promotion or learn from experience, but he knew how to keep everyone guessing. You'll be the best gumshoe ever if you...

Kristy and Scott take a look at the mysterious case of Louis Le Prince, a man with fabulous facial hair and a true passion for invention. He should have become one of the top names in the annals of innovation, but fate--or maybe Thomas Edison--got in the way. We'll look at the case and the four main theories that try to explain just what happened to this historical genius.  Don't miss Kristy's Edi...

This week, we wander from 1817 to 1974 to examine two murders with some striking similarities. Was it pure coincidence, or was something sinister at play? Don't worry, Kristy has an entirely out-there conspiracy theory for you--and Scott's just as shocked as anyone.  Along the way, we have some international food talk in which we insult both other cultures and our own, Kristy kicks Scott out, and...

She was 6 feet, 200 pounds of pure murder. This week, Scott and Kristy delve into the case of Belle Gunness, frequent flyer of insurance companies, banks, and probably any establishment that sells both cleavers and poison. She was the Spiderwoman to H.H. Holmes's Spiderman, and if they'd met, they'd either have killed each other or killed even more people--if that's possible.  Don't miss our list...

This week, we hop back to 1928 in Pennsylvania, where one man's run of horrible luck results in his suspicions that he was hexed. In the end, a man will lose his life and a town will be forever changed. But eventually there's a hayride, so we'll try to take solace in that.  Also, we learn some fun spells that probably won't cure what ails you, find out Scott's awesome insomnia remedy, and learn a...

It's cannibalism time...again. This week, Kristy and Scott take a look at Scotland's infamous Sawney Bean clan and their very, very, VERY bad habits. We'll debate whether the legend has any merit--procreation math included!--and talk about cave decor, the Ye Olde Timey Tabloid, and Kristy's new name for her bathroom...inspired by none other than Henry VIII.  And while we're at it, Scott does not c...

Warning: The content in this episode gets a little more graphic than our usual fare. Listener discretion is advised.  In our very first "Deep Dive," we return to the Severin' Reverend with a look at the true crime book Killer Priest: The Crimes, Trial, and Execution of Father Hans Schmidt by Mark Gado. We'll learn more about Schmidt's childhood (including EVEN MORE disturbing interactions with bac...

Kristy's back from France just in time to talk about a prolific French killer, Henri Désiré Landru, a reverse black widow who preyed upon the vulnerable. When the police declined to notice a plethora of missing women, the intrepid half-sister of one of his victims ensured that Landru came to justice.  We also have Venn diagrams of serial killers and model husbands, as well as some sage advice: nev...

Kristy and Scott take a deep dive into the case of the Sodder children and a Christmas house fire that left nothing but questions in the ashes. Along the way, we'll run into some memorable characters, although some are memorable in the worst way--we're looking at you, Fire Chief F.J. Morris. And after we marvel at the lengths parents will go to for their children, Kristy happens upon a theory that...

While Kristy is gallivanting around Europe, Scott welcomes in special guest Beast to discuss the hilarious yet ultimately tragic case of the incredibly hard to kill Michael Malloy! So sit back, relax, and pour yourself a nice tall glass of horse linament for this week's Old Timey Crimey. Be sure to leave us a 5-star review on  iTunes.  Don't forget to follow us here on Podbean, Stitcher, Spotify,...

This week, Kristy and Scott investigate a case involving a smoking hot babe, a bajillionaire with breathtaking paranoia and access to firearms, and a lothario with a superhuman ability to grow facial hair. Listen this week and learn why sometimes it's a good idea to just wait things out. Be sure to leave us a 5-star review on  iTunes.  Don't forget to follow us here on Podbean, Stitcher, Spotify,...

And we're back to ol' England! This time, Scott and Kristy examine the case of Bella in the Wych Elm: the skeleton of a woman found in the world's creepiest tree and the many, MANY theories that arose in the years after its discovery. We've got cabaret dancers! We've got Dutch spies named Dronkers! We've got WITCHCRAFT and Margaret Murray peering over our shoulders, pushing her broomstick agenda!...

This week, Kristy and Scott look at the case of Hans Schmidt, the ol' Severin' Reverend. Join us as we examine the life and dastardly deeds of one not-so-holy man, his goose heads (not the beer), and why Mattel will never sponsor us. Plus, a listener poem! Tell us what you think of Hans and his companions, Mr. Squeaker and Mr. Quackers, in a 5-star review on  iTunes.  Don't forget to follow us her...

We don't know his name, but his legacy has endured for decades. This week, Scott and Kristy look at the tragic case of the boy in the box, also known as America's Unknown Child. Along the way, we'll talk about our feelings regarding psychics, Honore de Balzac, and the father of criminology, Eugene Vidocq--a character you're sure to see in later episodes.  Also, Kristy gets douchey with French pron...

It's time for 50 Shades of Murder! This week, Scott and Kristy hop back to England for a purported new age muddled with the scandals of old. Join us for the steamy affair between Edith Thompson and her young lover, Freddy Bywaters--and the tragedy that resulted. He's her toyboy, and the society women of England are drooling all over him even as he stands trial. P.S.: Always burn your lover's lette...

Kristy and Scott go on a mysterious journey with a young English diplomat traveling incognito (badly) through Europe in the age of Napoleon. The disappearance of Benjamin Bathurst, which has inspired science fiction writers for decades, introduces us to such wonderful characters as Guido Starhemburg, the Black Legion of Vengeance, and the Rescuer of Marbles. Was it bandits? Aliens? THE FRENCH? We'...

We heading back to Texarkana again, this time to talk about the wide array of suspects police picked as the Phantom Killer or who, oddly enough, pointed the finger at themselves. We'll also dig into how the murders affected the town--hysteria! buying all the locks! shooting people in the foot!--and Scott makes up a lovely folk song.    Don't forget to rate and review on  iTunes , follow us here on...

Scott and Kristy traumatize the crap out of themselves with Part 1 of their first two-parter! It's time for murder and mayhem that sends a small town into a frenzy--you might even say it's the disco ball of serial murders. Join us for Texas Ranger Captain Manuel "Lone Wolf" Gonzaullas, teenage vigilantes, and what is likely the first film to turn a trombone into a weapon. We're running our first e...

This week we jaunt off to England for the mysterious case of Dr. Hawley Harvey Crippen and his lovely wife Cora, whose disappearance introduces us to a lovely strongwoman with a fantabulous name, a transatlantic chase, and a torrid affair that resulted in some seriously questionable costume choices.  Also! Leave us a 5-star review on iTunes with a limerick about the Dr. Crippen case, anything to b...