History is Criminal

Mick Bittick

Crime is as old as human history. In History is Criminal we jump back to look at crimes from the dust bin of history. Some of the stories you may know, others you likely never heard before. From regicide to jewel thieves to con artist, and oh so many black widows, we tell the stories of the odd, fascinating, or just plain weird. So if you like true crime, history or both join us at History is Criminal. New episodes usually drop on Wednesdays.

  1. 6d ago

    1871 LA Chinese Massacre

    Join us as we jump back to 1871 LA, a dusty little frontier town, and the largest public lynching in American History. What started as a conflict between to rival Chinese factions, over a young woman, turned into a night of horror for a whole community. Largely erased from history the 1871 Chinese Massacre would scare the Chinese American citizens for generations.

    1871 LA Chinese Massacre

  2. Jul 22

    Big Killing in the Big Easy

    What happens when you combine anti-Italian hatred, a little organized crime, and the assassination of a much-beloved police chief? It is murder on a grand scale, societal supported, and government sanctioned mass murder. Join us as we jump back to the 1891 New Orleans and the assassination of David Hennessey and its bloody aftermath.

    Big Killing in the Big Easy

  3. Jul 15

    The Black Widower: A real life Bluebeard

    Henri Landru was a skilled conman. Lacking good looks, he was able to charm nearly 300 women out of their life savings in WWI era France. But eleven of his victims would pay the ultimate price. Just how this slimy little man pulled this off still remains a mystery.

    The Black Widower: A real life Bluebeard

  4. Jul 8

    Sex, Love, and Crazy: The Stanford White Murder

    High society meets down right insanity as we jump back to 1906 New York and a tale of lust, sex, and murder between multiple millionaires. It all centers around a beautiful young actress/model and three men that each wanted her for themself. Join us for the murder of Stanford White.

    Sex, Love, and Crazy: The Stanford White Murder

  5. Jul 1

    Killer of Little Shepherds

    Joseph Vacher terrorized France in the 1890s. His brutal killings stand alongside Jack the Ripper and HH Holmes for their gore. But then why is Vacher almost forgotten to history, outside of France. Join us as we jump back to 1890s France and the story of one of the sickest people you've likely never heard of, the killer of little shepherds.

    Killer of Little Shepherds

  6. Jun 24

    Austin Servant Girl Annihilator

    1884 Austin Texas, someone is committing unspeakable acts of violence against young African-American servant girls. A city will become frozen with horror and police seem unable to catch a break in the case. Before HH Holmes, before Jack the Ripper there was the Austin Servant Girl Annihilator.

    Austin Servant Girl Annihilator

  7. Jun 17

    Cannibals vs the Queen: Dudley and Stephens

    We jump back to 1884 South Atlantic for a nasty story about what happens when you get lost at sea and run out of food. Really the name gives it away. But what about the age-old doctrine of necessity, that is "what is necessary is legal"? How far would we all go to save our lives, of the lives of others?

    Cannibals vs the Queen: Dudley and Stephens

  8. Jun 10

    Ye' Olde Ax Murder

    I didn't have time this week, so I rerecorded a "classic". What happens when society tells at an insane man with serious depression and paranoia to drink away his troubles. Well, just what you think is what happens. Join us in 1715 Rhode Island for the crazy story of James Meechem.

    Ye' Olde Ax Murder
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Crime is as old as human history. In History is Criminal we jump back to look at crimes from the dust bin of history. Some of the stories you may know, others you likely never heard before. From regicide to jewel thieves to con artist, and oh so many black widows, we tell the stories of the odd, fascinating, or just plain weird. So if you like true crime, history or both join us at History is Criminal. New episodes usually drop on Wednesdays.

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  • Creator
    Mick Bittick
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    96
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Mick Bittick
  • Show Website
    History is Criminal