Historical True Crime Lizzie
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Step into the shadows of the past with "Historical True Crime," the podcast that takes you on a gripping journey through some of history's most captivating and chilling criminal stories. Each episode is a meticulously researched exploration into the depths of history, where true crime meets the intriguing backdrop of different eras. From legendary criminals and unsolved mysteries to the groundbreaking investigations that shaped the course of justice, our narratives paint a vivid picture of the darker side of humanity throughout time.
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The Road Hill Murder: A Victorian Mystery
We're covering the shocking murder of three-year-old Francis Saville Kent at Road Hill House in 1860—a case that rocked Victorian England and continues to fascinate true crime enthusiasts. Journey with us to the quiet village of Road, where the Kent family’s façade of respectability concealed a web of tension and secrets.
Source Materials
https://archive.vanityfair.com/article/1926/2/the-story-of-constance-kent
https://allthatsinteresting.com/constance-kent
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5122066/
https://www.wiltshire-opc.org.uk/Items/North%20Bradley/North%20Bradley%20-%20Constance%20Kent%20Story%201844-1944%20(Rode).pdf
https://www.strathfield.nsw.gov.au/blog-post/the-curious-case-of-constance-kent/
https://www.historicmysteries.com/major-crimes/constance-kent/25650/
https://katdevitt.com/2022/12/28/the-confession-of-constance-kent/
https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2021/06/william-saville-kent-murder-mystery/619202/ -
Mass Murder in the Windy City: The Richard Speck Case
In this episode, we explore the harrowing story of Richard Speck, whose brutal murder of eight student nurses in 1966 shocked Chicago and the nation. We'll examine his troubled past, the horrific crime, and the trial that followed, while reflecting on the broader impact of his actions on society and the rise of mass murder in America.
Source Materials
https://www.isba.org/ibj/2016/11/rememberingtherichardspecktrial
https://allthatsinteresting.com/richard-speck
https://medium.com/@natasha.leigh/the-atrocious-slaying-of-eight-student-nurses-richard-speck-c464f0f6f077
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/crime-courts/how-richard-speck-s-rampage-50-years-ago-changed-nation-n606211
https://www.chicagohistory.org/first-mass-murderer-richard-speck/
https://www.cracked.com/article_34636_the-richard-speck-murders-the-most-horrifying-mass-killing-youve-never-heard-of.html -
Lana Turner: Love, Betrayal, and Murder
In this gripping episode of Historical True Crime, we unravel the astonishing and scandalous story of Lana Turner and the murder of Johnny Stompanato. Hollywood's beloved starlet from the 1940s and 1950s, Lana Turner, was the epitome of glamour and talent. However, her private life was a tumultuous saga of romance, scandal, and tragedy. We dive into her stormy relationship with the dangerous mob enforcer Johnny Stompanato, exploring the events that led to his shocking murder at the hands of Lana's teenage daughter, Cheryl Crane.
Source Materials
https://nypost.com/2024/02/17/lifestyle/the-lana-turner-love-affair-that-resulted-in-murder/
https://people.com/new-book-examines-the-murder-of-lana-turner-s-boyfriend-by-her-daughter-8549713
https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2023/06/lana-turner-cheryl-crane-books
https://www.latimes.com/local/california/la-me-stompanato-turner-20150810-story.html
https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/641834/lana-turner-actor-facts
https://allthatsinteresting.com/johnny-stompanato -
Velma Barfield: Death Row's First Female
This episode dives into the chilling story of Velma Barfield, the first woman executed in the U.S. after the reinstatement of the death penalty in 1976. From her seemingly ordinary life as a churchgoer and caregiver to her shocking crimes of poisoning loved ones, Velma's tale is one of deceit, addiction, and murder.
Source Materials
https://medium.com/murder-mystery-and-mayhem-in-the-old-north-state/velma-barfield-the-death-row-granny-fe8a913d9437
https://www.crimelibrary.org/notorious_murders/women/velma_barfield/10.html
https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1984/11/02/woman-executed-for-murder/ec892226-c727-4194-87fa-b13bcf8f349e/
https://allthatsinteresting.com/velma-barfield
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/us-news/death-row-granny-who-first-31445901
https://torontosun.com/news/crime/crime-hunter-killer-granny-velma-barfield-had-a-penchant-for-poison -
Robert Coombes: Boy Killer of Victorian London
In this episode of Historical True Crime, we explore the chilling story of Robert Coombes, a 13-year-old boy who murdered his mother in 1895 Victorian London. Delve into the shocking details of the crime, the subsequent trial that captivated the nation, and the psychological factors that left experts baffled. Discover how Robert's obsession with sensationalist literature and his troubled upbringing led to one of history's most unsettling true crime cases. Join us as we unravel the mystery behind East London's boy killer.
Source Materials
https://www.jack-the-ripper-tour.com/generalnews/matricide-in-plaistow-1895/
https://www.jack-the-ripper-tour.com/generalnews/robert-allen-coombes/
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2016/may/05/the-wicked-boy-the-mystery-of-a-victorian-child-murderer-kate-summerscale-review
https://www.historicmysteries.com/major-crimes/robert-coombes/34645/
https://slate.com/culture/2016/07/kate-summerscales-the-wicked-boy-reviewed.html
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/home/books/article-3575991/Saved-Broadmoor-Victorian-boy-murdered-mother-saved-institution-s-enlightened-conditions.html
https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/books/the-wicked-boy-20160524-gp2i3x.html
https://www.express.co.uk/entertainment/books/678903/Redemption-Victorian-boy-killed-mother-Plaistow-Robert-Coombes-Broadmoor-Kate-Summerscale -
Madness and Masterpieces: The Richard Dadd Story
Join us as we delve into the captivating life of Richard Dadd, a Victorian artist whose extraordinary talent was overshadowed by his descent into madness. From his celebrated fairy paintings to the tragic murder that led to his confinement, we explore the complex interplay between Dadd's artistic genius and his struggle with mental illness. Discover how his case influenced the McNaghten rule and reshaped the legal and medical understanding of insanity.