Sent to a reform school for the remainder of his childhood, Jesse Pomeroy, and his distraught mother, had one shared goal in mind: early release. After only 17 months away, they'd got their wish. And by 1874, Jesse was free to continue his attacks—and this time, he was ready to kill.
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Apr 13
The Devil Made Me Do It: Demonic Possession and Murder in a Small Town
A small Connecticut town witnesses its first murder ever. The culprit is an unlikely, quiet teenager who swears he was not in control of his own body. His supporters, however, think they know exactly what drove the young man to kill his victim: a case of demonic possession. Sourc ... Show More
41m 22s
Apr 6
The Dog Lady, The Killer She Loved, and Their Prison Break
How do you smuggle a convicted killer out of a maximum-security prison? Apparently, you just need a cardboard box, some packing tape, and a dog trainer nobody suspects. Sources for this episode include: Living With Conviction by Toby DorrBreakout (Dateline NBC) Keep up with Kille ... Show More
27m 52s
Mar 30
The Stalker on Silent Mode: Killer Sends Threatening Texts For Years
Dave thought he'd met his dream girl in Cari, but after she mysteriously breaks up with him and vanishes, Dave endures years of cruel text messages and emails. Sources for this episode include: A Tangled Web: A Cyberstalker, a Deadly Obsession, and the Twisting Path to Justice by ... Show More
39m 55s
Jul 2019
Michael Skakel Pt. 2: Little Brother
In 1975, 17-year-old Tommy Skakel was the primary suspect in the Martha Moxley murder case. But when new evidence came to light twenty years later, it was his younger brother, Michael Skakel, who stood trial. Parcasters - Don’t miss all of our special Summer of ‘69 episodes by su ... Show More
45m 50s
Oct 2020
“The Fearsome Torso Murderess” Pt. 1: Hannah Mary Tabbs
In the late 19th century, Hannah Mary Tabbs used violence to control those around her, directing her cruelty toward family and acquaintances. When she began an affair with a younger man, she thought she'd found happiness. Until he lost interest, and she began to plot her revenge. ... Show More
39m 29s
Jan 2020
Best of 2019: The Boorn Brothers Pt. 2
Here’s one of our listeners’ most requested episodes of 2019: In October of 1819, the two Boorn brothers, 27-year-old Jesse and 31-year-old Stephen, stood trial for the murder of their brother-in-law, Russell Colvin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch ... Show More
51m 1s