Crime in Congress

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Hey Crimestituents! We’re gaveling in another session of Crime in Congress, a true crime podcast with host Harley that examines the shockingly true crimes and scandals of America’s elected officials throughout history.

  1. SEP 12

    Session 40: The Attempted Assassination of President Ronald Reagan

    Hey Crimestituents! It's time to gavel in another session of your favorite political true crime podcast. I'm your host, Harley, and today we are discussing the attempted assassination of President Ronald Reagan, who was not John Hinckley's first target - and no, the shooting was not politically motivated. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Hinckley_Jr. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attempted_assassination_of_Ronald_Reagan https://www.famous-trials.com/johnhinckley https://people.com/politics/john-hinckley-jr-now-in-virginia-after-reagan-assassination-attempt/ gavel strike by odditonic instrumental music by Dmitry Taras

    38 min

  2. AUG 22

    Session 39: The Murder of Preston Taulbee in the U.S. Capitol

    Hey Crimestituents! It's time to gavel in another session of your favorite political true crime podcast. I'm your host, Harley, and today we are discussing the murder of former Congressman Preston Taulbee, who was shot in the halls of Congress by his arch nemesis. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. Sources: https://skepticalinquirer.org/newsletter/murder-in-the-u-s-capitol-and-the-ghost-of-william-p-taulbee/ https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/T000055 https://www.npr.org/2007/02/19/7447550/a-historic-killing-in-the-capitol-building https://ghostsofdc.org/2024/01/26/taulbee-kincaid-feud-capitol-shooting/ https://www.newspapers.com/image/32457944/?match=1&terms=%22kincaid%22%20AND%20%22taulbee%22%20 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_P._Taulbee?utm_source=chatgpt.com gavel strike by odditonic instrumental music by Dmitry Taras

    30 min

  3. AUG 1

    Session 38: Robert Telles and the Murder of Journalist Jeff German

    Hey Crimestituents! It's time to gavel in another session of your favorite political true crime podcast. I'm your host, Harley, and today we are discussing the murder of journalist Jeff German, who was uncovering the corruption and affair of local politician Robert Telles. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. Sources: https://www.the-sun.com/news/12314488/robert-telles-found-guilty-murder-jeff-german/?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://abcnews.go.com/US/nevada-politician-robert-telles-sentenced-life-killing-journalist/story?id=114853148&utm_source=chatgpt.com https://nypost.com/2024/08/23/us-news/ex-democratic-las-vegas-politician-accused-of-murdering-veteran-journalist-stumped-when-confronted-with-surprise-text-message-at-trial/?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_German?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://www.reviewjournal.com/investigations/county-office-in-turmoil-with-secret-video-and-claims-of-bullying-hostility-2577147/?utm_campaign=widget&utm_medium=latest&utm_source=staff_jeff-german&utm_term=County%20office%20in%20turmoil%20with%20secret%20video%20and%20claims%20of%20bullying%2C%20hostility https://www.reviewjournal.com/investigations/embattled-county-official-losing-re-election-bid-posts-angry-letter-2594362/?utm_campaign=widget&utm_medium=latest&utm_source=staff_jeff-german&utm_term=Embattled%20county%20official%20losing%20re-election%20bid%2C%20posts%20angry%20letter https://www.npr.org/2024/10/16/nx-s1-5155054/las-vegas-reporter-murder-official-sentenced gavel strike by odditonic instrumental music by Dmitry Taras

    32 min

  4. JUL 18

    Session 37: Mary Surratt and the Plot to Assassinate Abraham Lincoln (Part IV) feat. Dr. Matthew Champagne

    Hey Crimestituents! It's time to gavel in another session of your favorite political true crime podcast. I'm your host, Harley, and today we are discussing part four (of four) of Mary Surratt and the plot to assassinate Abraham Lincoln. Are you surprised that John Wilkes Booth’s name doesn’t appear in the title? I am too, so let’s get into it.  Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. Sources: Hanged! Mary Surratt and the Plot to Assassinate Abraham Lincoln by Sarah Miller  gavel strike by odditonic instrumental music by Dmitry Taras

    1h 9m

  5. JUL 11

    Session 36: Mary Surratt and the Plot to Assassinate Abraham Lincoln (Part III)

    Hey Crimestituents! It's time to gavel in another session of your favorite political true crime podcast. I'm your host, Harley, and today we are discussing part three of Mary Surratt and the plot to assassinate Abraham Lincoln. Are you surprised that John Wilkes Booth’s name doesn’t appear in the title? I am too, so let’s get into it.  Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. Sources: Hanged! Mary Surratt and the Plot to Assassinate Abraham Lincoln by Sarah Miller  https://fords.org/ https://www.iment.com/maida/familytree/burnett/nyt-28apr1865.htm?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://lincolnconspirators.com/the-trial/may-19-1865/?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lewis_Powell_%28conspirator%29?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mary_Surratt?utm_source=chatgpt.com#cite_note-Turner156-110 https://law2.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/lincolnconspiracy/lincolnaccount.html?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Samuel_Mudd https://famous-trials.com/lincoln/2144-atzerodt?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://www.nps.gov/foth/learn/historyculture/the-lincoln-conspirators.htm?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Atzerodt?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://www.loc.gov/collections/abraham-lincoln-papers/articles-and-essays/assassination-of-president-abraham-lincoln/ https://fords.org/lincolns-assassination/investigating-the-assassination/manhunt-for-booth/?0#manhunt-the-map https://archive.org/details/bewarepeopleweep0000turn/mode/1up gavel strike by odditonic instrumental music by Dmitry Taras

    34 min

  6. JUL 4

    Session 35: Mary Surratt and the Plot to Asssassinate Abraham Lincoln (Part II)

    Hey Crimestituents! It's time to gavel in another session of your favorite political true crime podcast. I'm your host, Harley, and today we are discussing part two of Mary Surratt and the plot to assassinate Abraham Lincoln. Are you surprised that John Wilkes Booth’s name doesn’t appear in the title? I am too, so let’s get into it.  Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. Sources: Hanged! Mary Surratt and the Plot to Assassinate Abraham Lincoln by Sarah Miller  Materials and Exhibits Provided by Ford's Theatre Museum gavel strike by odditonic instrumental music by Dmitry Taras

    35 min

  7. JUN 27

    Session 34: Mary Surratt and the Plot to Assassinate Abraham Lincoln (Part I)

    Hey Crimestituents! It's time to gavel in another session of your favorite political true crime podcast. I'm your host, Harley, and today we are discussing part one of Mary Surratt and the plot to assassinate Abraham Lincoln. Are you surprised that John Wilkes Booth’s name doesn’t appear in the title? I am too, so let’s get into it.  Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. Sources: Hanged! Mary Surratt and the Plot to Assassinate Abraham Lincoln by Sarah Miller  https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/the-family-plot-to-kill-lincoln-2093807/#:~:text=In%20the%20fall%20of%201864,for%20Confederate%20prisoners%20of%20war https://www.nps.gov/foth/learn/historyculture/the-lincoln-conspirators.htm https://allthatsinteresting.com/john-surratt gavel strike by odditonic instrumental music by Dmitry Taras

    36 min

  8. JUN 20

    Session 33: The Assassination of T.C. Hindman

    Hey Crimestituents! It's time to gavel in another session of your favorite political true crime podcast. I'm your host, Harley, and today we are discussing the still unsolved political assassination of General Thomas C. Hindman. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. Sources: https://ozarkscivilwar.org/archives/4748 https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/H000628https://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/entries/thomas-carmichael-hindman-1672/ https://en-academic.com/dic.nsf/enwiki/177462?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://www.geni.com/people/Thomas-Hindman-Sr-USA/6000000012271941702?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://www.congress.gov/bill/36th-congress/house-bill/502/text?s=6&r=1&q=%7B%22search%22%3A%22Hindman%22%7D gavel strike by odditonic instrumental music by Dmitry Taras

    38 min
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Hey Crimestituents! We’re gaveling in another session of Crime in Congress, a true crime podcast with host Harley that examines the shockingly true crimes and scandals of America’s elected officials throughout history.

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  • Years Active
    2024 - 2025
  • Episodes
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