Going to Killing City

Jamie Green and Alex Greenwood co-host
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Kansas City is known for BBQ, fountains, but also for murder. Join co-hosts Jamie Green and Alex Greenwood as they explore the strange and truly odd historic murders that have happened in Kansas City. Recorded in their home bars while sipping a killer cocktail, Green & Greenwood will both entertain and educate you on the truly bizarre murders in Killing City.

  1. 2D AGO

    Leila Welsh and Elizabeth Short - Sisters in Death

    In March 1941, Kansas Citians woke up to the most horrific news, 24 year old Leila Welsh was brutally murdered in her own bedroom after coming home from a date.  The killer had laid in wait for hours, before sneaking into her bedroom through an open window while her mother slept in the room next to her, while her brother was asleep downstairs.  Despite a bevy of physical evidence, there has never been a conviction to her murder, and to this day remains unsolved. 6 years later and almost 1700 miles away, 22 year old Elizabeth Short's body was found perfectly dissected, in a weed strewn empty lot in Los Angeles.  It would be another case that would never be solved, but maybe it now has been. The author Eli Frankel joined Jamie with UMKC's Chris Wolff to discuss his new book "Sisters in Death."  Frankel ties the two murders together with a huge amount of detail.  He spent 5 years total investigating the cases.  And at the very least, both women did know the same Kansas City man. Could he possibly murdered them both and got away with it? This discussion was recorded live at Rainy Day Books in front of a packed audience.  Listen in as Frankel makes his case as to who was responsible for both murders, and how he managed to get away with it. Special thanks to this month's sponsor, KC Bier Co! They invite you to enjoy their winter seasonal beer, Schwarzbier! Be sure to join both Jamie and Alex at the Speakeasy Spa on Tuesday December 9 from 4:30 to 6:30 pm! The event is free, but space IS limited-  you must email us at: killingcitypod@gmail.com to reserve your space before it sells out!  Jamie and Alex will each make a killer cocktail, while discussing some of their most interesting cases, while Speakeasy Spa will provide free tacos, sangria AND chair massages! Plus enter to win a free massage!

    1h 12m

  2. OCT 20

    Live from the Haunted Savoy Room #505

    This special episode was recorded LIVE on Thursday October 15, 2025 - Alex from the purported most haunted room of the Hotel Savoy, room 505.  Jamie, of course, NOT there, instead manning "mission control". This special episode was brought to you by: The JonBenét Game at Unicorn Theatre, running now through November 2.It’s a dark, psychological new play about childhood games gone wrong—literally. When Rae’s childhood friend dies, her daughter finds the old ‘game’ they used to play... based on the JonBenét Ramsey case. And what unfolds? It's disturbing, intimate, and absolutely unforgettable.Tickets are at UnicornTheatre.org—go see it before it vanishes. Our special guests, the introduction voice of our podcast, Laura Ellis. Ryan Maybee with J. Rieger & Co. The gals from the Tipsy ghosts podcast. And, of course, Ernie Nolan, our episode sponsor from The Unicorn Theatre.

    1h 53m

  3. OCT 15

    Kansas City's Digital Devil

    It's Halloween season and we all love a good scary story - but sometimes, a tale is so scary, it leaves literally with chills. Kansas City was home to the first documented internet serial killer. He had a long criminal record, but for the vast majority of his life, he was simply a con man who swindled various businesses and individuals out of their money.  Law enforcement and Prosecutor's office had numerous opportunities to put him behind bars for a long time, but they failed to do so.  They would lead to deadly consequences as he pivoted away from being a con man into being a horrifying serial murderer, who preyed on the most vulnerable.   Join us for this truly terrifying tale that most likely will keep you up at night.  Full show notes, including all the accompanying links can be found on our website:  www.killingcitypod.com.

    1h 5m

  4. SEP 15

    Cave In

    A skeleton in a cave. A businessman who vanished 17 years earlier. A partner who disappeared the same day. Was it murder, a cover-up, or both? 🥃 Sponsored by Gunnar’s Bourbon Company. Complete show notes at killingcitypod.com (http://killingcitypod.com/).

    58 min
  5. The Union Prison Collapse and the Lawrence Massacre

    AUG 15

    The Union Prison Collapse and the Lawrence Massacre

    Welcome back! We launch Season 3 with a doozy of a story of a building collapse that led to one of the most brutal civilian massacres in American history. Our story starts way back in 1863, when a women's prison for Confederate sympathizers crashed to the ground, killing 4 women and maiming many others.  That collapse enraged Quantrill's raiders, who decided to burn, murder and maim much of Lawrence Kansas in revenge. When it was all said and done, over 150 Lawrence residents were dead, and a quarter of the buildings were burnt to the ground.  This month's episode is sponsored by our good friends at J. Rieger & Company!  Killer Cocktail recipe:  Killer Crash & Burn Martini (Original Creation)Ingredients:    •    2 oz J. Rieger’s Gin    •    1 oz dry vermouth    •    0.5 oz pineapple juice (for tropical “crash”)    •    1 dash orange bitters (adds complexity)    •    1 dash Tabasco or a spicy tincture (for “burn”)    •    Flamed orange twist or fresh jalapeño slice for garnishInstructions:    1.    Add gin, vermouth, pineapple juice, bitters, and Tabasco into a mixing glass with ice.    2.    Stir until well chilled.    3.    Strain into a chilled martini glass.    4.    Flame an orange twist over the glass, or garnish with a thin jalapeño wheel for a spicy kick.        Optional: Rim the glass with a mix of sugar and cayenne pepper for extra burn! Sources:  Bloody Dawn, The Story of the Lawrence Massacre by Thomas Goodrich Civil War on the Western Border, 1854-1865 by Jay Monaghan

    41 min
  6. Revisiting the Tylenol Murders

    MAY 28 · BONUS

    Revisiting the Tylenol Murders

    In December 2023, we released "A Killer Headache", an episode recorded live where we discussed the Kansas City connection to the infamous Tylenol poisoning case in Chicago.   Now with Netflix releasing a 3 part documentary on the Tylenol case, we decided to weigh in on Netflix's take of the tragedy, and then allow you to hear how we told the story back in 2023.   We also make an announcement of subscriber only content coming to you in Season 3.  Have suggestions or comments on that? email us at: killingcitypod@gmail.com

    39 min
  7. Shadows in the Crossroads; Kansas City's Hidden Mob Landmarks

    APR 26

    Shadows in the Crossroads; Kansas City's Hidden Mob Landmarks

    email us if you want to do a summer walking tour!: killingcitypod@gmail.com  In the heart of Kansas City, hidden beneath the modern cityscape, lie the forgotten landmarks of the city's criminal past. Join us as we uncover the untold stories of the mob’s influence on this city—places you walk past every day without realizing they once hosted murder, corruption, and shady dealings. From speakeasies to smoky backrooms, these landmarks were the epicenter of Kansas City's mob world.  This is our second season finale, brought to you by our sponsor West Bottoms Whiskey Co., with a Killer Cocktail recipe from Jamie Green. Don’t miss this gripping exploration of the dark side of the Crossroads....the heart of Killing City. Have a tip or a comment about the show? Contact us at killingcitypod@gmail.com! ALSO, we are planning TWO live streams that we will also put up on here. Please follow us on YouTube and Facebook. We will have a live stream on May 15, 2025 AND June 15, 2025! Details soon .

    35 min
  8. The River Quay War

    MAR 15

    The River Quay War

    At about 2 am on March 27, 1977, an enormous explosion destroyed 2 buildings and most of a city block in the River Market neighborhood. Why was it bombed? And who did it? We discuss all of it in this month's episode! But first! Jamie's childhood friend Jim Hanna joins us to talk all about his True-Crime YouTube series: "Shot.....or Shot?" Jim is an actor in Hollywood who has been on shows such as Hacks, Matlock and much much more! This month's episode is once again sponsored by our good friends at West Bottoms Whiskey! Rattling the Tip JarYour ratings help us grow and may eventually pay our bar bill. ⁠Review Going to Killing City on Apple Podcasts!⁠ Email us: ⁠⁠killingcitypod@gmail.com ⁠⁠ Check out Alex's other podcasts: ⁠⁠Mysterious Goings On⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠PR After Hours⁠⁠! Show theme written and performed by ⁠⁠⁠Jackie Myers⁠⁠⁠. Introduction by ⁠⁠⁠Laura Kelly Ellis⁠⁠⁠. Going to Killing City Podcast is recorded and produced in beautiful Kansas City, Missouri. Copyright ©2025 ⁠⁠killingcitypod.com⁠⁠⁠ - All Rights Reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission. We are an Amazon Associates seller, and some of our links may earn us a commission.  Media inquiries: please ⁠⁠⁠contact Alex.⁠⁠⁠

    1h 13m
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Kansas City is known for BBQ, fountains, but also for murder. Join co-hosts Jamie Green and Alex Greenwood as they explore the strange and truly odd historic murders that have happened in Kansas City. Recorded in their home bars while sipping a killer cocktail, Green & Greenwood will both entertain and educate you on the truly bizarre murders in Killing City.

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  • Creator
    Jamie Green and Alex Greenwood co-host
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2025
  • Episodes
    30
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Jamie Green and Alex Greenwood co-host
  • Show Website
    Going to Killing City

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