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2 years ago

Black Bart

One of Early California's most legendary figures

Books: Rae, Charles. Black Bart: Boulevardier Bandit. The intriguing life of Charles E. Boles, better known as Black Bart, is chronicled in this comprehensive biography. Rae explores Bart’s early life, his infamous career as a stagecoach robber, and the cultural impact he had on the American West. Available at Google Books. Secrest, William B. California Desperadoes: Stories of Early California Outlaws in Their Own Words. Secrest delves into the stories of several notorious outlaws, including Black Bart. The book includes first-hand accounts and rare historical details. Find it on Amazon. Horan, James D. Desperate Men: The James Gang and the Wild Bunch. While focusing on different outlaws, Horan’s work provides context for the era in which Black Bart operated. It also contrasts his methods with those of more violent contemporaries. Available at Internet Archive. Articles: O'Neill, John. "Black Bart: California's Infamous Stagecoach Robber." True West Magazine, October 2015. This article offers a detailed account of Black Bart’s criminal career and his poetic flair, which left a lasting legacy in popular culture. Access it at True West Magazine. "Black Bart: The Poet Bandit." HistoryNet. This article explores the life of Black Bart, focusing on his poetic notes left at crime scenes, which distinguished him from other outlaws of the time. Read more at HistoryNet. Documentaries: Outlaws and Lawmen of the Old West: Black Bart. This documentary provides a visual and narrative history of Black Bart, with interviews from historians and reenactments of his notorious heists. Available for streaming on YouTube. The Wild West: Black Bart. This episode from the Wild West series gives an in-depth look at Black Bart’s life, his criminal activities, and eventual capture. It also places his story within the broader context of Western outlaws. Watch it on PBS

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2 years ago

Dr. Sam Sheppard

One of the most frustrating cases of the mid-20th century. Warning: some wrestling content.

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2 years ago

Robert Earl Burton & The Fellowship of Friends

A problematice Cult Leader

Episode Notes

Notes go here1.    Garcia, Chris. "Food and Crime: Theft, Poisoning and Murder for Food, Pen & Sword True Crime 2021. URL: [https://www.amazon.com/Food-Crime-Theft-Poisoning-Murder/dp/1399063529] 2.    FBI. "White-Collar Crime." [URL: https://www.fbi.gov/investigate/white-collar-crime] 3.    United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime. "Organized Crime and Illicit Trafficking." [URL: https://www.unodc.org/unodc/en/organized-crime/index.html] 4.    National Institute of Justice. "Crime and Justice Research." [URL: https://nij.ojp.gov/topics/crime] 5.    U.S. Department of Justice. "Crime Statistics." [URL: https://www.justice.gov/criminal-fraud/statistics] 6.    The Economist. "Special Report: Crime." [URL: https://www.economist.com/special-report/2021/11/13/special-report-crime] 7.    American Psychological Association. "Understanding and Preventing Crime." [URL: https://www.apa.org/topics/crime] 8.    The New York Times. "Crime and Criminals Section." [URL: https://www.nytimes.com/section/us/crime] 9.    The Guardian. "Crime News." [URL: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/crime]

  1. World Economic Forum. "The Global Risks Report 2021." [URL: https://www.weforum.org/reports/the-global-risks-report-2021]
  2. International Association of Chiefs of Police. "Policing Resources." [URL: https://www.theiacp.org/policing-resources]
  3. Bureau of Justice Statistics. "Crime and Justice Data." [URL: https://www.bjs.gov/]
  4. National Crime Prevention Council. "Crime Prevention Resources." [URL: https://www.ncpc.org/topics/crime-prevention/]
  5. Library of Congress. "Criminal Justice Research." [URL: https://www.loc.gov/research/criminal-justice/]
  6. The Atlantic. "The Crime Issue." [URL: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/toc/2021/11/]
  7. Scientific American. "Criminal Justice and Crime Prevention." [URL: https://www.scientificamerican.com/crime-justice/]
  8. The Conversation. "Criminal Justice and Crime Prevention." [URL: https://theconversation.com/us/topics/crime-prevention-1931]
  9. United Nations. "Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice." [URL: https://www.un.org/en/sections/issues-depth/crime-prevention-and-criminal-justice/index.html]
  10. Federal Trade Commission. "Consumer Information: Scams and Fraud." [URL: https://www.consumer.ftc.gov/features/scam-alerts]
  11. National Criminal Justice Reference Service. "Criminal Justice Resources." [URL: https://www.ncjrs.gov/]
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2 years ago

Historical Insurance Fraud - Part Two

A look at the Rising Sun

Episode Notes

Balleisen, Edward J. "Fraud: An American History from Barnum to Madoff." Princeton University Press, 2017. [https://press.princeton.edu/books/hardcover/9780691164557/fraud-an-american-history-from-barnum-to-madoff]

  1. Ehrenberg, Ronald G. "Capital Markets: Fraud, Negligence, and Insider Trading." John Wiley & Sons, 1990. [https://www.wiley.com/en-us/Capital+Markets%3A+Fraud%2C+Negligence%2C+and+Insider+Trading-p-9780471603823]
  2. Geis, Gilbert. "White-Collar and Corporate Crime: A Documentary and Reference Guide." Greenwood Publishing Group, 2011. [ https://www.abc-clio.com/ABC-CLIOCorporate/product.aspx?pc=A3154C ]
  3. Green, Stuart P. "Lying, Cheating, and Stealing: A Moral Theory of White-Collar Crime." Oxford University Press, 2006. [https://global.oup.com/academic/product/lying-cheating-and-stealing-9780198038096?cc=us&lang=en&]
  4. Helmholtz, R. H. "On Fraudulent Conveyances and Creditors' Bills." Harvard Law Review, vol. 34, no. 2, 1920, pp. 161–191. [https://www.jstor.org/stable/1327654]
  5. MacGillivray, I. H., and C. D. Germain. "MacGillivray on Insurance Law: Relating to All Risks Other Than Marine." Sweet & Maxwell, 2008. [https://www.sweetandmaxwell.co.uk/Product/Insurance-Law/MacGillivray-on-Insurance-Law/9780421952503]
  6. Marshall, Ben. "The Last Stand of Fox Company: A True Story of U.S. Marines in Combat." Broadway Books, 2009. [https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/112539/the-last-stand-of-fox-company-by-bob-drury-and-tom-clavin/]
  7. Montalbano, Thomas J. "Fraud Auditing and Forensic Accounting: New Tools and Techniques." John Wiley & Sons, 2006. [https://www.wiley.com/en-us/Fraud+Auditing+and+Forensic+Accounting%3A+New+Tools+and+Techniques-p-9780471784876]
  8. Spitzer, Martin L. "Regulating the Insurance Industry: Protecting Consumers and Insurers." Yale University Press, 2010. [https://yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300123153/regulating-insurance-industry]
  9. Vaughan, Emmett J. "The Law of Suretyship and Guarantee: A Comprehensive Treatise on Suretyship and Guarantee." Clark Boardman Callaghan, 1992. [https://www.worldcat.org/title/law-of-suretyship-and-guarantee-a-comprehensive-treatise-on-suretyship-and-guarantee/oclc/27060869]
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2 years ago

Historical Insuarance Fraud, part 1

Yep, it's an artificially intelligent two-parter!

Episode Notes

  1. Bickerstaff, Linda. "A Brief History of Insurance Fraud." Claims Journal, August 8, 2013, https://www.claimsjournal.com/news/national/2013/08/08/234370.htm.
  2. Shapiro, Stuart. "Insurance Fraud: A Brief History." Business Insurance, September 14, 1997, https://www.businessinsurance.com/article/19970914/story/10008556/insurance-fraud-a-brief-history.
  3. Hatcher, Donald L. "A Brief History of Insurance Fraud in America." LexisNexis Legal Newsroom, August 9, 2019, https://www.lexisnexis.com/legalnewsroom/insurance/b/insurance-law-blog/posts/a-brief-history-of-insurance-fraud-in-america.
  4. National Insurance Crime Bureau. "History of Insurance Fraud." NICB, Accessed April 19, 2024, https://www.nicb.org/prevent-fraud-theft/history-insurance-fraud.
  5. Gencarelli, Tony. "The History of Insurance Fraud." SIS International Research, September 6, 2019, https://www.sisinternational.com/the-history-of-insurance-fraud/.
  6. Mackenzie, Don. "A History of Insurance Fraud: From Sinking Ships to Staged Crashes." CBS News, May 30, 2012, https://www.cbsnews.com/news/a-history-of-insurance-fraud-from-sinking-ships-to-staged-crashes/.
  7. Broyles, Jake. "A Historical Perspective on Insurance Fraud." Insurance Journal, August 7, 2019, https://www.insurancejournal.com/blogs/academy-journal/2019/08/07/534574.htm.
  8. Halio, Stephen. "Insurance Fraud: A Historical Perspective." IRMI, Accessed April 19, 2024,
  9. Chappell, Bill. "Insurance Fraud - A History." The Hartford, Accessed April 19, 2024, https://www.thehartford.com/business-insurance/strategy/history-of-insurance-fraud.

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2 years ago

The Murder of Harvey Milk

An legendary figure silenced

Episode Notes

  1. Shilts, Randy. "The Mayor of Castro Street: The Life and Times of Harvey Milk." St. Martin's Griffin, 2008. https://www.amazon.com/Mayor-Castro-Street-Times-Harvey/dp/0312560850
  2. Jones, Cleve. "When We Rise: My Life in the Movement." Hachette Books, 2016. https://www.amazon.com/When-We-Rise-My-Movement/dp/0316315435
  3. Black, Allida M. "Letting Go: A Memoir." Feminist Press at CUNY, 2018. https://www.feministpress.org/books-a-m/letting-go
  4. Milk, Harvey. "An Archive of Hope: Harvey Milk's Speeches and Writings." University of California Press, 2013. https://www.ucpress.edu/book/9780520275492/an-archive-of-hope
  5. Weiss, Mike. "Double Play: The Hidden Passions Behind the Double Assassination of George Moscone and Harvey Milk." Vince Emery Productions, 2010. http://www.vinceemery.com/2010/11/01/double-play/
  6. "The Times of Harvey Milk." Documentary film directed by Rob Epstein, 1984. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088275/
  7. "Milk." Biographical film directed by Gus Van Sant, 2008. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1013753/
  8. "The Harvey Milk Papers: Personal and Political Collections." Online Archive. https://oac.cdlib.org/findaid/ark:/13030/kt5t1nf3d3/
  9. "Harvey Milk Foundation." Official Website. https://milkfoundation.org/
  10. "Harvey Milk: The First Openly Gay Elected Official in California." Biography.com. https://www.biography.com/activist/harvey-milk
  11. "Harvey Milk." Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harvey_Milk
  12. "Remembering Harvey Milk." San Francisco Chronicle. https://www.sfchronicle.com/thetake/article/Remembering-Harvey-Milk-50-years-after-his-16953535.php
  13. "The Legacy of Harvey Milk." Human Rights Campaign. https://www.hrc.org/blog/the-legacy-of-harvey-milk
  14. "Harvey Milk: The Life and Legacy of the Martyred Mayor of Castro Street." The Independent. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/harvey-milk-life-death-lgbt-san-francisco-castro-a8587426.html
  15. "Harvey Milk's Final Words: 'If a Bullet Should Enter My Brain, Let That Bullet Destroy Every Closet Door.'" The Washington Post. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/retropolis/wp/2018/11/27/harvey-milks-final-words-if-a-bullet-should-enter-my-brain-let-that-bullet-destroy-every-closet-door/
  16. Podcast Episode: "The Assassination of Harvey Milk." The Assassination. https://www.theassassinationpodcast.com/episodes/2018/11/18/the-assassination-of-harvey-milk
  17. Podcast Episode: "Remembering Harvey Milk's Murder 40 Years Later." The Bay. https://www.kqed.org/news/11690329/remembering-harvey-milks-murder-40-years-later
  18. Television Program: "The Times of Harvey Milk." PBS American Experience. https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/films/milk/
  19. Television Program: "Harvey Milk: The Assassination and Legacy." CNN Special Report. https://www.cnn.com/specials/us/harvey-milk
  20. YouTube Video: "The Assassination of Harvey Milk - San Francisco City Hall." Real Stories. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bhgu3SjJt5g
  21. YouTube Video: "Harvey Milk Assassination - CBS News." CBS News. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qFmOrwIuhNQ
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2 years ago

The Gardner Museum Heist

A look at the most enduring art theft mystery ever!

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Podcast Episodes:

"The Gardner Heist" - The Art of the Heist Podcast

Description: Dive deep into the intricacies of the Gardner Museum heist in this captivating podcast episode. https://www.wbur.org/artery/2020/03/18/art-of-the-heist-podcast-gardner-museum "The Gardner Museum Heist: Still Unsolved After 25 Years" - NPR

Description: NPR explores the enduring mystery of the Gardner Museum heist and its impact on the world of art crime. https://www.npr.org/2015/03/17/393641011/the-gardner-museum-heist-still-unsolved-after-25-years "The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Heist" - Criminal Podcast

Description: Criminal podcast delves into the details of the infamous Gardner Museum heist and its unresolved mysteries. https://thisiscriminal.com/episode-91-the-isabella-stewart-gardner-museum-heist-6-23-2018/ "The Heist" - The FBI Retired Case File Review Podcast

Description: Former FBI agent Jerri Williams discusses the Gardner Museum heist and the ongoing efforts to solve the case. https://jerriwilliams.com/episode-048-heist-gardner-museum/ Television Episodes:

"Museum Men: The Gardner Museum Heist"

Description: The Museum Men TV series explores the Gardner Museum heist, its aftermath, and the ongoing investigation. https://www.imdb.com/title/tt4459186/ "American Greed: The Gardner Museum Heist" - CNBC

Description: American Greed delves into the Gardner Museum heist and the individuals involved in the crime. https://www.cnbc.com/american-greed-the-gardner-heist/

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2 years ago

The 1904 Olympic Marathon

A race so messed up, it was criminal

  1. The St. Louis Olympic Games of 1904 by E. C. Morris (1980): Check online bookstores, library catalogs, or academic databases for access.
  2. The American Marathon by J. E. Saylor (2015): Available through major online book retailers.
  3. The Story of the Olympic Marathon by T. Krabbe (2014): Available through major online book retailers.
  4. The Marathon Makers: A Century of Heroes, Races, and Records by R. Tomlinson (2014): Available through major online book retailers.
  5. Sole Brothers: The 1904 Marathon and the Original American Sport of Pedestrian Racing by T. Hahn (2004): Available through major online book retailers.
  6. The Olympic Review, Official Publication of the International Olympic Committee: Check the official IOC website or Olympic databases for historical publications.
  7. From Fair to Foul: A New Look at the St. Louis World's Fair by S. Greenberg (1999): Available through major online book retailers.
  8. The Olympic Games in St. Louis 1904 by Olympic Review: Check the official IOC website or Olympic databases for historical publications.
  9. The Marathon and the Original American Sport of Pedestrian Racing by J. S. Watterson (1992): Available through major online book retailers.
  10. St. Louis Public Library - Special Collections: Visit the library's official website for access to historical newspaper articles and documents.
  11. Olympic Studies Centre - St. Louis 1904 Olympic Games: Check the official Olympic Studies Centre website.
  12. University of Southern California and the 1904 St. Louis Olympics by R. M. Andrews (2013): Search for academic articles in online databases or university repositories.
  13. Music in St. Louis during the 1904 World's Fair by Society for American Music: Search for relevant articles or publications on the Society for American Music website.
  14. Memorable Moments: 1904 St. Louis Marathon by Olympic Channel: Check the official Olympic Channel website for video content and articles.

The 1904 Olympic Marathon: A Race So Different by Association for Diplomatic Studies and Training: Search for relevant articles or publications on the ADST website.Episode Notes

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2 years ago

Lou Pearlman

The Boy Band impressario and Crook!

Podcast Episode Notes: "Unraveling the Maestro - The Lou Pearlman Chronicles" I. Introduction

II. The Rise of Lou Pearlman

III. Financial Misconduct

How Lou Pearlman Exploited the Aspirations of Young Musicians

Podcast Episode Notes: "Unraveling the Maestro - The Lou Pearlman Chronicles" I. Introduction

II. The Rise of Lou Pearlman

III. Financial Misconduct

** IV. Exploitation of Artists**

VI. Impact on the Music Industry

VII. Legacy and Lessons Learned

Supporting Artists: Ongoing Initiatives

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2 years ago

The Freeway Phantom!

AI host names itself!

Episode Notes

Bennett, L. (2007). "Deadly Intent: The D.C. Assassins." Pacer Books. Bjelopera, J. P. (2014). "Serial Murder: Multi-Disciplinary Perspectives for Investigators." CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform. Bell, R. V. (1971). "Serial Murder: The Illicit Underworld of the Washington D.C. Sniper." Avon Books. Douglas, J. E., Burgess, A. W., Burgess, A. G., & Ressler, R. K. (1992). "Crime Classification Manual: A Standard System for Investigating and Classifying Violent Crimes." John Wiley & Sons. Jenkins, P. (1985). "Using Murder: The Social Construction of Serial Homicide." Aldine Transaction. Holmes, R. M., & DeBurger, J. (1988). "Profiles in Terror: The Serial Murder Threat." Simon & Schuster. Newton, M. (2006). "The Encyclopedia of Serial Killers." Infobase Publishing. Schlesinger, L. B., & Revitch, E. (1977). "The Mind of the Mass Murderer." New American Library. Lane, B. (2001). "The Encyclopedia of Serial Killers." Berkley Books. Newton, M. (2000). "Hunting Humans: An Encyclopedia of Modern Serial Killers." Loompanics Unlimited. Newton, M. (2006). "The Encyclopedia of Kidnappings." Checkmark Books. Totten, G. (2011). "The Freeway Phantom: Killer of Black Girls in Washington, D.C." CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform. Washington Post archives for articles related to The Freeway Phantom case. FBI's Violent Criminal Apprehension Program (ViCAP) database for crime analysis and statistics.

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