158 episodes
Notorious Bakersfield Robert Petersen
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- True Crime
Notorious Bakersfield is a podcast that steps back in time to look at some of Bakersfield's most notorious crimes, events, and characters that have impacted this Central California Valley community.
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E135: He Said His Name Is Mateo
Send Robert a Text! In May 2003 a motorist found a toddler wandering the street of East Bakersfield alone. A frantic search was launched to find his family. Notorious Bakersfield: The Book is available for purchase!Order your copy here: https://a.co/d/3b1jj4F
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E134: First, Do No Harm
Send Robert a Text! In 1947, a doctor employed by the County of Kern shot and seriously wounded an attorney. Th lurid details of this crime fascinated the Bakersfield community. Notorious Bakersfield: The Book is available for purchase!Order your copy here: https://a.co/d/3b1jj4F
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E133: Killer Chimps
Send Robert a Text! When a couple was attacked by two chimpanzees in Havilah, the news media consistently referred to the location as "near Bakersfield". Even though the attack didn't happen here, Bakersfield will forever be linked to this 2005 attack of the killer chimps. Notorious Bakersfield: The Book is available for purchase!Order your copy here: https://a.co/d/3b1jj4F
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E132: Now You're Dead
Send Robert a Text! In this episode, Notorious Bakersfield covers a chilling story that unfolded in 2013, shedding light on the Murphy family's harrowing ordeal with mental illness and its tragic consequences. Despite the disturbing nature of the events, it's a tale that warrants attention, as it highlights the complexities and challenges of dealing with mental health crises. Listener discretion is advised.Part 1 https://youtu.be/4zABmzAidXoPart 2 https://youtu.be/BJNpID3nqaINotorious Bakersf...
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E131: Silenced On The Sidewalk
Send Robert a Text! Irma Mae Ivory was brutally killed on a sidewalk in downtown Bakersfield in 1944. This occurred near where Downtown Elemnarty School is located today. Notorious Bakersfield: The Book is available for purchase!Order your copy here: https://a.co/d/3b1jj4F
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E130: Downtown Mary
Send Robert a Text! For decades a woman known as Downtown Mary wandered the streets of Bakersfield. This episode explores her orgins and her life here in Bakersfield, and the impact she had on our community. Notorious Bakersfield: The Book is available for purchase!Order your copy here: https://a.co/d/3b1jj4F