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The Criminal Genealogist - where true crime and genealogy intersect! The records don't lie but your ancestors might...Ever researched your ancestors only to find that naughty one who couldn't stay out of trouble? We love those stories! Criminal ancestors are the best to research because they usually have a lot of records and newspaper articles about their dirty deeds. Join me as I talk about criminal ancestors you have shared with me or I came across in my research.

The Criminal Genealogist Host Michelle Bates

    • True Crime
    • 5.0 • 6 Ratings

The Criminal Genealogist - where true crime and genealogy intersect! The records don't lie but your ancestors might...Ever researched your ancestors only to find that naughty one who couldn't stay out of trouble? We love those stories! Criminal ancestors are the best to research because they usually have a lot of records and newspaper articles about their dirty deeds. Join me as I talk about criminal ancestors you have shared with me or I came across in my research.

    S2E6: Vito Gerardi - Murder in the Family

    S2E6: Vito Gerardi - Murder in the Family

    This episode was sent to me by Adriana Gerard, whose great-great grandfather Vito Gerardi killed his wife and daughter and Adriana's great-grandfather Dominico witnessed it all.

    Thank you for your support of this podcast. You can follow us on our social media platforms below.
    Twitter @TheCriminalGene - https://twitter.com/TheCriminalGene
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    Show notes available on Website - https://thecriminalgenealogist.com/

    You can now leave us a message at https://www.speakpipe.com/TheCriminalGenealogistPodcast and tell us about your ancestor or give us your feedback on the episodes so far. #BeNice

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    All the sources for this episode will be uploaded to the website within 24 hours of the episode going live. Enjoy! 
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    Criminal of the Week: Charles Leroy Hawkins

    Criminal of the Week: Charles Leroy Hawkins

    In the off weeks, I am bringing you a "Criminal of the Week" to give you just a taste of a criminal's story. There are too many to turn into full episodes so this way we get something new every week for you to enjoy. And hey, you could take this information and do your own research to find out more. 

    This week's criminal is Charles Leroy Hawkins. 
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    S2E5: Wilbur Underhill Jr aka Tri State Terror & the Underhill Brothers

    S2E5: Wilbur Underhill Jr aka Tri State Terror & the Underhill Brothers

    This episode was sent to me by my long time friend Shannon, whose great-granduncle was the infamous outlaw Wilbur Underhill Jr. What a story it was! Wilbur wasn't the only one who was a troublemaker in this family. 

    Thank you for your support of this podcast. You can follow us on our social media platforms below.
    Twitter @TheCriminalGene - https://twitter.com/TheCriminalGene
    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thecriminalgenealogist
    Show notes available on Website - https://thecriminalgenealogist.com/

    You can now leave us a message at https://www.speakpipe.com/TheCriminalGenealogistPodcast and tell us about your ancestor or give us your feedback on the episodes so far. #BeNice

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    All the sources for this episode will be uploaded to the website within 24 hours of the episode going live. Enjoy! 
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    • 25 min
    S2E4: Lizzie Cardish - The Girl Who Burned Down Her School

    S2E4: Lizzie Cardish - The Girl Who Burned Down Her School

    This episode is all about Elizabeth "Lizzie" Cardish who didn't want to attend the school on her reservation in Wisconsin, so she burned it down. 

    Thank you for your support of this podcast. You can follow us on our social media platforms below.
    Twitter @TheCriminalGene - https://twitter.com/TheCriminalGene
    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thecriminalgenealogist
    Show notes available on Website - https://thecriminalgenealogist.com/

    You can now leave us a message at https://www.speakpipe.com/TheCriminalGenealogistPodcast and tell us about your ancestor or give us your feedback on the episodes so far. #BeNice

    Want to start your own podcast? Sign up at Alitu using my referral link: https://alitu.com/?fp_ref=michelle76

    All the sources for this episode will be uploaded to the website within 24 hours of the episode going live. Enjoy! 
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    • 15 min
    S2E3: Zachariah Shaw - Merchant to Forger; Banished for Life

    S2E3: Zachariah Shaw - Merchant to Forger; Banished for Life

    This episode is about Zachariah Shaw who was the 4th great-grandfather of listener Shane Hopkinson who sent in his story. Zachariah was a hosier in Ireland when at the age of 62, he was arrested and convicted of stamp forgery. Sentenced to Transportation for Life from England and Ireland, he started fresh in the colony of Australia.

    Thank you for your support of this podcast. You can follow us on our social media platforms below.
    Twitter @TheCriminalGene - https://twitter.com/TheCriminalGene
    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thecriminalgenealogist
    Show notes available on Website - https://thecriminalgenealogist.com/

    You can now leave us a message at https://www.speakpipe.com/TheCriminalGenealogistPodcast and tell us about your ancestor or give us your feedback on the episodes so far. #BeNice

    Want to start your own podcast? Sign up at Alitu using my referral link: https://alitu.com/?fp_ref=michelle76

    All the sources for this episode will be uploaded to the website within 24 hours of the episode going live. Enjoy! 
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    • 19 min
    S2E2: Hattie Blackburn Stone: The Family Serial Killer

    S2E2: Hattie Blackburn Stone: The Family Serial Killer

    This is the story of Hattie Blackburn Stone and the murder of her husband, 2 sons, and mother-in-law. 

    Thanks to Susan Fabian for sharing her family's story and doing all the great research you did! If you want to learn more about Susan, you can check out her profile on the Association of Professional Genealogists (APG) website at https://www.apgen.org/users/susan-v-fabian

    Thank you for your support of this podcast. You can follow us on our social media platforms below.
    Twitter @TheCriminalGene - https://twitter.com/TheCriminalGene
    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thecriminalgenealogist
    Show notes available on Website - https://thecriminalgenealogist.com/

    You can now leave us a message at https://www.speakpipe.com/TheCriminalGenealogistPodcast and tell us about your ancestor or give us your feedback on the episodes so far. #BeNice 

    All the sources for this episode will be uploaded to the website within 24 hours of the episode going live. Enjoy! 
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    • 12 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
6 Ratings

6 Ratings

Debtwon ,

One of My Favorite Podcasts

Criminal genealogy is one of my favorite subjects, and I have several ancestors who were criminals. This podcast is fun to listen to and thoughtfully researched. She does a great job bringing the stories to life. The episodes also offer some tips for where to find sources that might uncover a criminal in a family line. I can’t wait for season 2!

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