Killer of Little Shepherds

Killer of Little Shepherds

Joseph Vacher terrorized France in the 1890s. His brutal killings stand alongside Jack the Ripper and HH Holmes for their gore. But then why is Vacher almost forgotten to history, outside of France. Join us as we jump back to 1890s France and the story of one of the sickest people you've likely never heard of, the killer of little shepherds.

Austin Servant Girl Annihilator

1884 Austin Texas, someone is committing unspeakable acts of violence against young African-American servant girls. A city will become frozen with horror and police seem unable to catch a break in the case. Before HH Holmes, before Jack the Ripper there was the Austin Servant Girl Annihilator.

Cannibals vs the Queen: Dudley and Stephens

We jump back to 1884 South Atlantic for a nasty story about what happens when you get lost at sea and run out of food. Really the name gives it away. But what about the age-old doctrine of necessity, that is "what is necessary is legal"? How far would we all go to save our lives, of the lives of others?

Ye' Olde Ax Murder

I didn't have time this week, so I rerecorded a "classic". What happens when society tells at an insane man with serious depression and paranoia to drink away his troubles. Well, just what you think is what happens. Join us in 1715 Rhode Island for the crazy story of James Meechem.

Dust and Dr Locard: Sherlock Holmes of France

We jump back to 1912 France and the first case ever solved with trace evidence. A beautiful young woman is killed. Police suspected her jealous boyfriend. The only problem is his airtight alibi supported by numerous eyewitnesses. It will take a new type of detective to solve this mystery.