Crimes of the Centuries

Amber Hunt and Audioboom

Crime is so commonplace that it takes something particularly shocking to be labelled the “crime of the century.” Even so, there are a lot of cases that have earned the distinction. In each episode of Crimes of the Centuries, award-winning journalist Amber Hunt will examine a case that’s lesser known today but was huge when it happened. The cases explored span the centuries and each left a mark. Some made history by changing laws. Others were so shocking they changed society.

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  1. 22h ago ·  Bonus · Subscribers Only

    BONUS: The Sandman

    Tommy "The Sandman" Burns had a very particular skill: He knew how to make a valuable horse die without anyone asking too many questions. For years, owners and trainers paid him to turn struggling investments into insurance payouts — until one botched job exposed a scandal that reached some of the biggest names in American equestrian sport.

    BONUS: The Sandman

  2. 3d ago

    A Death at Calumet: The Story of Alydar

    In November 1990, something terrible happened inside a stall at one of the most storied farms in Kentucky. The victim was worth millions. The people around him were drowning in debt. And when an injury that initially looked survivable turned fatal, the questions started almost immediately: Was this really an accident? Or had someone at Calumet Farm decided a death was worth more than a life?Crimes of the Centuries is a podcast from Grab Bag Collab exploring forgotten crimes from times past that made a mark and helped change history. You can get early and ad-free episodes and more over at www.grabbagcollab.com Order the Crimes of the Centuries book at your favorite bookstore or at www.centuriespod.com/book! Follow us on Instagram and other social media: @centuriespod Episode Sponsors: Timeline (Mitopure Resurfacing Exfoliator): A leave-on exfoliator that pairs salicylic, mandelic, and lactic acids with Mitopure, with up to 20% off the full-size product at Timeline.com/COTC20.Rula: Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/cotc #rulapod Quince: Hotel-quality bedding, apparel, and home essentials priced 50-80% less than similar brands, at Quince.com.Jones Road Beauty: Use code COTC at jonesroadbeauty.com to get a Free Gift with your first purchase! #JonesRoadBeauty

  3. 4d ago · Subscribers Only

    A Death at Calumet: The Story of Alydar (Ad-Free Version)

    In November 1990, something terrible happened inside a stall at one of the most storied farms in Kentucky. The victim was worth millions. The people around him were drowning in debt. And when an injury that initially looked survivable turned fatal, the questions started almost immediately: Was this really an accident? Or had someone at Calumet Farm decided a death was worth more than a life?

    A Death at Calumet: The Story of Alydar (Ad-Free Version)

  4. 5d ago ·  Bonus

    S6: ENCORE: The Candy Man

    Happy Halloween, everybody. I thought I'd mark the occasion by revisiting one of the most chilling stories we've ever covered, that of Ronald O'Bryan, the man who came dangerously close to ruining Halloween for everybody. Because while we spend this time of year dressing up as monsters and pretending to be scared of things that go bump in the night, this story is a reminder that sometimes the scariest monsters are the people closest to us. So grab some candy, check for tampering, and settle in for this encore episode of Crimes of the Centuries.

  5. Oct 30 · Subscribers Only

    ENCORE: The Candy Man (Ad-Free Version)

    Happy Halloween, everybody. I thought I'd mark the occasion by revisiting one of the most chilling stories we've ever covered, that of Ronald O'Bryan, the man who came dangerously close to ruining Halloween for everybody. Because while we spend this time of year dressing up as monsters and pretending to be scared of things that go bump in the night, this story is a reminder that sometimes the scariest monsters are the people closest to us. So grab some candy, check for tampering, and check out this disturbing encore episode of Crimes of the Centuries.

    ENCORE: The Candy Man (Ad-Free Version)

  6. Oct 29 ·  Bonus · Subscribers Only

    BONUS: Talking Accused, COTC and more in a Q&A

    After the live recording of this week's episode, Amber and Grab Bag Collab partner Amanda Rossmann sit down for a Q&A with the audience.

    BONUS: Talking Accused, COTC and more in a Q&A

  7. Oct 26

    LIVE: A Deadly Christmas Eve at the American Saloon

    On Christmas Eve 1870, a chaotic brawl inside a Hamilton, Ohio gambling saloon left notorious ruffian Thomas Myers dead from a mysterious gunshot. The state quickly pinned the murder on political operator Thomas McGehean, triggering a sensational series of Gilded Age trials wrapped up in a multi-million-dollar federal whiskey ring. Defense attorney Clement L. Vallandigham was so sure of his own theory about the shooting that he staged a demonstration to prove it — and shot himself in the process. Crimes of the Centuries is a podcast from Grab Bag Collab exploring forgotten crimes from times past that made a mark and helped change history. You can get early and ad-free episodes and more over at www.grabbagcollab.com Order the Crimes of the Centuries book at your favorite bookstore or at www.centuriespod.com/book! Follow us on Instagram and other social media: @centuriespod Episode Sponsors:  Zenni: Stylish prescription glasses, sunglasses, and customizable lens options starting under $30, with 15% off and free shipping over $65 at Zenni.com/PODCAST using code PODCAST15. Hims: Simple, 100% online access to personalized plans for sex, hair, weight loss, and more at Hims.com/COTC. Quince: Hotel-quality bedding, apparel, and home essentials priced 50-80% less than similar brands, at Quince.com. Nutrafol: Nutrafol’s Women’s hair growth supplement, with $15 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping at Nutrafol.com using code COTC. Home Chef: Fresh ingredients and easy recipes delivered weekly, with 50% off and free shipping on your first box plus free dessert for life at HomeChef.com/COTC.

  8. Oct 25 · Subscribers Only

    LIVE: A Deadly Christmas Eve at the American Saloon (Ad-Free Version)

    On Christmas Eve 1870, a chaotic brawl inside a Hamilton, Ohio gambling saloon left notorious ruffian Thomas Myers dead from a mysterious gunshot. The state quickly pinned the murder on political operator Thomas McGehean, triggering a sensational series of Gilded Age trials wrapped up in a multi-million-dollar federal whiskey ring. Defense attorney Clement L. Vallandigham was so sure of his own theory about the shooting that he staged a demonstration to prove it — and shot himself in the process. (Note: This episode was recorded for a live audience in Hamilton, Ohio, for the Butler County Historical Society.)

    LIVE: A Deadly Christmas Eve at the American Saloon (Ad-Free Version)
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Crime is so commonplace that it takes something particularly shocking to be labelled the “crime of the century.” Even so, there are a lot of cases that have earned the distinction. In each episode of Crimes of the Centuries, award-winning journalist Amber Hunt will examine a case that’s lesser known today but was huge when it happened. The cases explored span the centuries and each left a mark. Some made history by changing laws. Others were so shocking they changed society.

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  • Creator
    Amber Hunt and Audioboom
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    382
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Amber Hunt
  • Show Website
    Crimes of the Centuries
  • Provider
    Amber Hunt

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