30 episodes

Travel back in time to the darkest depths of the Gilded Age with a show that chronicles the strangest and most terrifying true crime tales of yesteryear. Each story you hear, penned during the golden age of yellow journalism, is ripped straight from period newspapers.

From Erik Rivenes, creator of Most Notorious! A True Crime History Podcast.

Aghast at the Past Blue Ewe Media

    • True Crime
    • 4.9 • 11 Ratings

Travel back in time to the darkest depths of the Gilded Age with a show that chronicles the strangest and most terrifying true crime tales of yesteryear. Each story you hear, penned during the golden age of yellow journalism, is ripped straight from period newspapers.

From Erik Rivenes, creator of Most Notorious! A True Crime History Podcast.

    "Trefethen Innocent"

    "Trefethen Innocent"

    In this final episode of Aghast at the Past:1892, we skip to September of 1893 for the conclusion of the Tena Davis case. Also some reflection from me on the show in general, including possibilities for its future.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4698319/advertisement
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    • 7 min
    "Ten Years Old and a Murderer"

    "Ten Years Old and a Murderer"

    New news on the Lizzy Borden and James Trefethen trials. A ten year old boy commits murder over a pocket watch, and other tales of true crime.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4698319/advertisement
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    • 17 min
    "A New Trial"

    "A New Trial"

    Unfortunate new developments for Tena Davis's family in James Trefethen's murder trial.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4698319/advertisement
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    • 10 min
    "Their Last Raid"

    "Their Last Raid"

    The final fate of the notorious Dalton Gang, plus selected true crime stories from the first week of October, 1892.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4698319/advertisement
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    • 20 min
    "Looking For Her Child"

    "Looking For Her Child"

    Lizzie Borden news, plus new true crime stories from September.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4698319/advertisement
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    • 15 min
    "Sent to Jail"

    "Sent to Jail"

    Lizzie Borden becomes the primary suspect in the murder of her father and step-mother.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/4698319/advertisement
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    • 33 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
11 Ratings

11 Ratings

CicelyI ,

Interesting and unique

Really interesting and unique, with extensive independent research. And I enjoy the host’s calm yet expressive delivery.

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Love this podcast

I am a history and true crime buff. This podcast is well researched and very well narrated Never a dull momnety

ddwix ,

Loving It!

Such an original concept for a podcast. Matching episode release dates to the source newspaper stories really makes history come alive. Looking forward to more.

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