
Tales of classic scandals, scoundrels and scourges told through vintage newspaper accounts from the golden age of yellow journalismBecome a supporter of this podcast: www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crime-historian--2909311/support.
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 353 | Founded | 10 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | True CrimeDocumentarySociety & Culture | |||

Miami,
FloridaFebruary 15, 1933
A warm Wednesday evening in Bayfront Park. President-elect Franklin Roosevelt has just finished a short speech from the back of an open touring car when a five-foot-one Italian bricklayer named Giuseppe Zangara climb... more
Strasbourg, Alsace
February 14, 1349
Six hundred years before Al Capone made Valentine's Day synonymous with bloodshed in Chicago, the citizens of Strasbourg, in the German Empire, committed a massacre that dwarfed it in scale and savagery. On Februa... more
The Crimes of Winona Green Freeman
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Episode 52 is a feature report from the St. Louis Post Dispatch reporter Frederick H. Brennan on a visit to the Little Rock, Arkansas, jail to visit with accused double murder... more
Dark History Today
The Murder of Clayton Dale Elkins
Lawton, Oklahoma
February 12, 1950
Two old friends from Seminole — Clayton Dale Elkins and James Albert Collier Jr. — reconnect over bootleg whiskey at the Big 6 bar on a Saturday afternoon. Tha... more
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I discovered this podcast a couple years ago and as life goes, things change, and life has gotten a bit “eh” for me these days, but I know things will eventually be fine once again.
Regardless, I’ve always been fascinated with how old newspapers used to report, and Richard O. Jones does great.
And I laugh along with him when he’s giving a brief introduction and is all “Yeah, its probably not gonna end well!”
My kind of humor. :)
Thanks, man.
Absolutely love this Podcast!
I really enjoy the stories and the narrator is very good.
Needs improvement on editing the stories, a lot of repeated information an re-stating of facts
Also some episodes have ridiculous musical sound effects. Too much!
Still one of my favourite true crime podcasts but needs more consistent professional editing
He’s back!
This podcast hosted by Richard O. Jones—something of a character himself—tells historical true crime stories literally ripped from the headlines of the day. It’s sweet spot is homicide about a century ago. A while back Jones took a sabbatical from the show—and it’s absence made me think of it fonder. I’m glad the podcast is back.
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Focusing on infamous historical true crime stories, this podcast presents narratives from the golden age of yellow journalism. Each episode explores classic scandals and the darker sides of society by bringing to life accounts from vintage newspapers. With a unique storytelling approach, the episodes not only recount unsettling events but also delve into the context and characters involved, offering a layered understanding of societal issues and fears from times gone by. Notably, the podcast invites listeners to reflect on the evolution of crime reporting and societal response, making it an intriguing listen for those captivated by history and true crime alike.
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Recent guests on True Crime Historian include:
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2. Isabel Pope
3. William D. Shepard
4. Dr. Charles C. Feynman
5. Joanna Huffstetler
6. Leroy Willis Young
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