In January 1932, the icy wilderness of Canada’s Yukon Territory became the stage for an extraordinary manhunt. Known as the “Mad Trapper of Rat River,” Albert Johnson eluded law enforcement for weeks, battling the elements and evading capture with near-supernatural skill.

Join us as we unravel the legend of Albert Johnson—a tale of isolation, endurance, and a mystery that continues to baffle nearly a century later. Source Materials:

https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/albert-johnson

https://www.rcmpgraves.com/vetcorner/madtrapper.html

https://history.howstuffworks.com/world-history/canadian-provinces.htm

https://albertaaviationmuseum.com/mad-trapper-aerial-manhunt-marks-90th-anniversary/

https://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/who-s-the-mad-trapper-of-rat-river-these-forensic-experts-are-one-step-closer-to-finding-out-1.5523860

Hélèna Katz, The Mad Trapper, 2004, Altitude Publishing Canada Ltd., 133 pages, ISBN 1-55153-787-7

In this episode, we explore the tragic and mysterious case of Barbara and Patricia Grimes, two sisters from Chicago who vanished in December 1956. Their disappearance sparked a massive search that culminated in the discovery of their bodies nearly a month later, revealing a chilling crime that remains unsolved to this day.

Source Materials:

https://medium.com/@natasha.leigh/the-gruesome-unsolved-murders-of-the-grimes-sisters-48122a88b78b

https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/murders-of-barbara-and-patricia-grimes

https://the-line-up.com/the-grimes-sisters

https://columbiachronicle.com/chicago-history-cop-making-headway-in-grimes-sisters-murder-case

https://www.nydailynews.com/2016/12/24/sixty-years-later-the-case-of-the-elvis-presley-loving-grimes-sisters-murders-remains-cold/

In this episode, we dive into the infamous 1850 trial of Dr. John White Webster, a Harvard professor accused of murdering fellow doctor George Parkman. We explore the high-profile case, the groundbreaking forensic evidence presented in court, and how this tragedy unintentionally helped launch the field of forensic anthropology.

Source Materials:

https://www.boston.com/news/history/2017/11/22/a-19th-century-murder-at-harvard-medical-school/

https://www.forbes.com/sites/kristinakillgrove/2016/08/26/how-a-harvard-doctors-sordid-murder-launched-modern-forensic-anthropology/

The Disappearance of Dr. Parkman – by Robert Sullivan

https://www.patriotledger.com/story/news/crime/2011/07/30/law-n-history-notorious-1850/64421538007/

https://countway.harvard.edu/news/nathan-cooley-keep-parkman-webster-murder-trial

https://www.rcseng.ac.uk/library-and-publications/library/blog/murder-in-the-medical-school/

In this episode, we dive into the infamous Red Barn Murder of 1828, exploring the tragic tale of Maria Marten and her lover William Corder.

Source Materials:

https://headstuff.org/culture/history/william-corder-red-barn-killer/

https://the-line-up.com/the-red-barn-murder-1827

https://fiveminutehistory.com/if-only-the-dead-could-talk-the-ghost-of-the-red-barn-murder/

https://murderpedia.org/male.C/c/corder-william

In this episode, we explore the tragic death of Carl Switzer, best known as Alfalfa from The Little Rascals, and the mysterious circumstances surrounding his shooting in 1959. We also look at the untimely deaths of other cast members, raising questions about a possible "curse" that shadowed the beloved series.

Source Materials:

The Little Rascals: The Life and Times of Our Gang by Leonard Maltin, Richard W. Bann

https://www.crimelibrary.org/notorious_murders/celebrity/carl_switzer/

https://doyouremember.com/139251/the-little-rascals-death-alfalfa

https://www.thevintagenews.com/2021/07/23/were-the-little-rascals-cursed-the-grim-demise-of-eight-child-stars/

https://www.msn.com/en-us/entertainment/news/the-little-rascals-the-original-alfalfa-actor-s-tragic-death-explained/ar-BB1mowWd

https://screenrant.com/alfalfa-little-rascals-original-actor-death-explained/

In this episode of Historical True Crime, we explore the chilling story of the Bath School Massacre, the deadliest school attack in U.S. history. In 1927, a small Michigan town was shattered by Andrew Kehoe, a local farmer whose meticulously planned act of terror left 45 dead and a community forever changed.

Source Materials:

Ellsworth, Monty J. (1991) [1927]. "Chapter Three — Life of Andrew Kehoe". The Bath School Disaster (Online ed)

https://www.npr.org/2021/03/11/973932257/maniac-recounts-deadliest-school-mass-murder-in-american-history

https://www.npr.org/2021/03/11/973932257/maniac-recounts-deadliest-school-mass-murder-in-american-history https://www.americanhauntingsink.com/bath

In this episode of Historical True Crime, we dive into the tragic events at Frank Lloyd Wright’s Taliesin. What began as an idyllic retreat for Wright and his lover, Mamah Borthwick, turned into a horrific scene of violence and betrayal. We explore the shocking massacre, the mystery surrounding Julian Carlton’s motives, and the relentless media storm that followed. Finally, we examine Wright’s determination to rebuild Taliesin, turning a place of tragedy into a testament to resilience.

Source Materials:

https://allthatsinteresting.com/mamah-borthwick

https://medium.com/lessons-from-history/the-taliesin-massacre-the-darkest-chapter-of-frank-lloyd-wrights-story-e7d95a03ec1e

https://www.history.com/news/the-massacre-at-frank-lloyd-wrights-love-cottage

https://www.huffpost.com/entry/frank-lloyd-wright-taliesin-massacre_n_663accf8e4b0a6d4a246e27b

https://www.thedailybeast.com/inside-the-fiery-massacre-at-frank-lloyd-wrights-taliesin-estate/

https://www.wisconsinfrights.com/taliesin-haunted/

https://www.yahoo.com/news/man-killed-frank-lloyd-wright-120005948.html

In this episode, we uncover the horrifying story of Dean Corll, also known as The Candy Man, who committed one of the most brutal series of murders in American history. Join us as we explore Corll’s seemingly ordinary life, his twisted relationships with teenage accomplices, and the shocking chain of events that led to his capture.

Source Materials:

https://allthatsinteresting.com/dean-corll-candy-man-killer

https://www.crimelibrary.org/serial_killers/predators/corll

https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/candy-man-killer-victims

https://people.com/candy-man-serial-killer-deal-corll-reconstruction-victim-id-7574553

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/candy-man-serial-killer-victim-b2393489.html

https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/elmer-wayne-henley