In 1779, James Hackman's toxic fixation on Martha Ray erupted in violence. When her lover, the fourth Earl of Sandwich got involved, the scandal shocked the nation.
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May 22
Colorado Woman Vanishes After Best Friend Visits
Nineteen-Year-Old Lea Porter visited a former high school friend, Christopher Waide, at his Westminster, Colorado apartment in June 2014 and was never seen again. When her family grew suspicious, her brother Maxx lured Waide to a park gazebo under the guise of a tarot card readin ... Show More
56m 27s
May 15
Loved, Stalked, Attacked: The Madison Schemitz Story
Following the end of their six-month relationship in April 2023, 18-year-old Spencer Pearson began a relentless campaign of stalking and harassment against his ex-girlfriend, 17-year-old Madison Schemitz. On June 3, 2023, Pearson tracked Schemitz to Mr. Chubby’s Wings in Ponte Ve ... Show More
32m 5s
May 2019
Hollywood: The Murder of William Desmond Taylor
Taylor's murder in 1922 and ensuing scandals about his sex life, involvement and drugs, and rumored mistresses was enough to cause a rift between Hollywood and the rest of the country, and send movie studios scrambling to cover up the culprit. Parcasters - Thank you so much for l ... Show More
52m 49s
Nov 2020
"The Scandalous Screen Siren" Pt. 1: Mae West
When one of the most famous entertainers in America couldn’t find another good role, she wrote one for herself. The result was a play titled “Sex,” and it became a Broadway smash in 1926 — but moral reformers couldn’t handle its heat, and took drastic action. Learn more about you ... Show More
42m 14s
Aug 2020
E211: Agents Dale Kearney & Ray Sutton Pt. 2
While investigating the murder of colleague Dale Kearney, prohibition agent Raymond Sutton vanished on August 28, 1930. Despite strong leads for both of their murders, misfortune, missteps, and the sobering end to prohibition brought their investigations to ruin. Learn more about ... Show More
41m 4s