The History Behind the Crime

Season 3 Episode 2: Lord Mountbatten and the IRA 07.08.2024 44:42 ↓

In this episode we will explore the events that led to the assassination of Lord Mountbatten.

Season 3 Episode 1: Scandal at Tailhook 14.07.2024 53:57 ↓

In this third season premier we'll talk about women in the US military and the sexual assault scandal that rocked the US Navy to its core.

Season 2 Episode 12: The 1972 Munich Olympics Massacre Pt 2 19.05.2024 40:29 ↓

In this conclusion, we will look at the events that unfolded during the 1972 Olympic games.

Season 2 Episode 11: The 1972 Munich Olympics Massacre 12.04.2024 27:15 ↓

In this episode we'll explore the history that led up to the massacre at the 1972 Olympic Games.

Season 2 Episode 10: Women Who Love Killers 24.01.2024 43:01 ↓

Let's venture away from history and explore the psychology of hybristophilia and the women who fell in love with some of America's most notorious serial killers.

Season 2 Episode 9: Outlaw Motorcycle Gangs 24.12.2023 42:57 ↓

In this episode we explore some history behind outlaw motorcycle gangs.

Season 2 Episode 8: The FBI's Ten Most Wanted List 19.11.2023 35:50 ↓

We all know about the FBI's Ten Most Wanted List, but how did it get its start? Erin explores the history behind the list.

Season 2 Episode 7: Werewolf Serial Killers 29.10.2023 36:29 ↓

In this Halloween special, let's take a look at the history of werewolves.

Season 2 Episode 6: Patty Hearst Part 2 07.10.2023 41:09 ↓

The conclusion of the Patty Hearst kidnapping saga.

Season 2 Episode 5: Patty Hearst Part 1 15.09.2023 39:59 ↓

A kidnapping, a bank robbery, and America's sweetheart.

Season 2 Episode 4: The North Hollywood Shootout 28.08.2023 37:49 ↓

A riveting tale of bank robbery gone amuck.

Season 2 Bonus Episode 1: Your Dating Emails 15.08.2023 17:04 ↓

A special bonus episode where Erin reads your creepy emails about dating.

Season 2 Episode 3: The Golden Age of Serial Killers 27.07.2023 45:30 ↓

In this episode, Erin explores some of the theories behind why there were so many serial killers between 1950 and 2000.

Season 2 Episode 2: Genocide in Rwanda 30.06.2023 44:09 ↓

What is the cause of genocide? Erin answers a listener's request about the events that preceded the Rwandan Genocide.

Season 2 Episode 1: The Rosenbergs 09.06.2023 49:43 ↓

In this season premier, Erin discusses the Red Scare and the events that led to the prosecution of Julius and Ethel Rosenberg.

Season 1 Bonus Episode 6: Listener Emails 21.05.2023 19:48 ↓

Erin reads a listener's creepy crime story and gushes about CrimeCruise.

Season 1 Bonus Episode 5: Online Dating 07.05.2023 1:32:55 ↓

Erin and special guest Shannon discuss the dangers and frustrations of online dating over a bottle of wine.

Season 1 Episode 18: Interstate Killers 21.04.2023 57:42 ↓

In this episode, Erin explores the creation of the US Interstate Highway System and the notorious killers who utilized it.

Season 1 Episode 17: The Manson Family 28.03.2023 41:30 ↓

Erin explores the characteristics of Charles Manson's followers and discusses why they may have killed for him.

Season 1 Episode 16: Murder at the Unite the Right Rally 23.02.2023 50:45 ↓

Erin explores the events that led to the death of a young paralegal during the Unite the Right Rally.

Season 1 Episode 15: Crime Fighting Historian 20.01.2023 47:58 ↓

In this episode, Erin sits down with fellow historian, Tom Lauria, to discuss what historians do and his involvement in the Golden State Killer case.

Season 1 Episode 14: Insanity Defense 14.01.2023 54:48 ↓

In this episode we explore some of the history behind the insanity defense and take a look at a few American serial killers.

Season 1 Episode 13: Criminal Profiling 25.12.2022 42:29 ↓

Erin explores the history behind criminal profiling and talks about some of the trailblazers that helped make it what it is today.

Season 1 Bonus Episode 4: Listener Questions 24.12.2022 18:26 ↓

Just answering a few emails from some listeners.

Season 1 Episode 12: The Tylenol Murders 04.12.2022 35:30 ↓

In this episode we look into some of the history behind product tampering and the Tylenol Murders.