After the deaths of Jacob and Jane Young, Nancy Clem became a prime suspect. As a business partner of Young's, she had the motive. But at the time, it was unheard of for a woman to participate in a pre-meditated murder. And that's precisely what Clem hoped the jury would think.
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Nov 2022
Thanksgiving Special: Just Add Arsenic
Over the ages, arsenic has had many lives — beauty fad, household product, medical prescription… and weapon of choice wielded by killers everywhere from Alabama to ancient Rome. Brine your turkey, knead your dough, and listen to our Thanksgiving Special on the regime-changing, as ... Show More
42m 41s
Oct 2022
Sarah Winchester, Mistress of the Mystery House
After marrying the heir to the Winchester Repeating Arms Company in 1862, Sarah Winchester was seemingly set for life. But while her finances never despaired, Sarah did — experiencing a string of tragedies that would haunt her. She built a strange and sweeping mansion to try and ... Show More
41m 26s
Aug 2022
The Dark Side of Dr. Dale, Pt. 2
After the death of his son Sean, Dr. John Dale Cavaness was forced to go head-to-head with detectives. It quickly became apparent that even though he was a beloved member of the community, it didn't mean he could get away with murder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podca ... Show More
50m 52s
Jan 2025
Nancy Kissel: The Milkshake Murderer
Retired FBI agent and criminal profiler Candice DeLong dives into the case of Nancy Kissel, also known as the “Milkshake Murderer.” In 2003, Nancy brutally murdered her wealthy banker husband, Robert, after having her own daughter give him a sedative-laced milkshake. What followe ... Show More
54m 17s
Jun 2022
EP. 68 NORTH CAROLINA - The Murder Of 10-Year Old Cancer Survivor Zahra Baker
In 2010, a little girl from North Carolina went missing, and a massive manhunt was started to try locate her. Zahra Baker was a cancer survivor and an inspiration to many... but she was taken from this world too soon, by someone that she should have been able to trust. This, is t ... Show More
1h 43m
Jun 2024
Abuse and Murder in 1903- June 6 2024
June 6th: Emily Swann Kills (1903) The outcome of a case depends largely on the time period in which the trial happened. On June 6th 1903 a murder occurred and, in the end, pointed the finger at a woman who, had she been tried in more modern times, might have seen a far different ... Show More
9m 18s