The bombing of United Airlines Flight 629 - Episode 077

The bombing of United Airlines Flight 629 - Episode 077

In 1955, a routine flight turned into one of America's most shocking aviation crimes. United Airlines Flight 629 exploded in midair just minutes after departing Denver, killing all 44 people on board. Investigators soon uncovered a chilling truth: the bombing wasn't an act of terrorism, but a calculated murder plot driven by greed. In this episode, we unravel the tragic story of Flight 629, and the man whose desperate scheme changed airline security forever.       Intro Audio:  Gavin Prater Outro Audio: Jason Poe   Source Credit:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Air_Lines_Flight_629 [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_Air_Lines_Flight_629] https://www.fbi.gov/history/cases-and-criminals/jack-gilbert-graham [https://www.fbi.gov/history/cases-and-criminals/jack-gilbert-graham]

Sean Patrick Goble "The Interstate Killer" - Episode 076

Sean Patrick Goble, known as "The Interstate Killer," was a long-haul truck driver who used America's highways as his hunting ground during the mid-1990s. Preying on vulnerable women he encountered along interstates and truck stops, Goble was linked to at least four murders across multiple states before a fingerprint left at a crime scene led investigators to him. His chilling confessions revealed a trail of violence stretching across the South, though authorities have long suspected his true victim count may be much higher. Today, Goble remains behind bars, serving multiple life sentences for his crimes.       Intro Audio:  Gavin Prater Outro Audio: Jason Poe   Source Credit:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sean_Patrick_Goble [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sean_Patrick_Goble] https://www.factretriever.com/father-facts [https://www.factretriever.com/father-facts]

Larry "Bonecrusher" Bright - Episode 075

Larry Bright, known as the "Bonecrusher," terrorized Peoria in the 2000's with a series of brutal murders targeting vulnerable women. His crimes remained unsolved for years until forensic evidence and witness accounts finally led investigators to him. In this episode, we explore the chilling case, the lives of his victims, and the relentless pursuit of justice that ultimately brought one of Illinois most notorious killers to light.       Intro Audio:  Gavin Prater Outro Audio: Jason Poe   Source Credit:  https://chatgpt.com/c/6a2b5190-e804-83e8-899f-daac5713b52b [https://chatgpt.com/c/6a2b5190-e804-83e8-899f-daac5713b52b] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larry_Bright [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Larry_Bright]

Nikko Jenkins - Episode 074

Fresh out of prison in 2013, Nikko Jenkins unleashed a shocking killing spree that stunned Omaha and captivated the nation. But the murders were only part of the story. Claims of demonic voices, bizarre courtroom behavior, and questions about mental illness turned Jenkins into one of America's most notorious killers. In this episode, we'll explore the twisted case where the line between calculated violence and madness remains hauntingly blurred.       Intro Audio:  Gavin Prater Outro Audio: Jason Poe   Source Credit:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikko_jenkins [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nikko_jenkins]

Elmer McCurdy - Episode 073

Elmer McCurdy was a train robber with terrible timing, questionable skills, and an afterlife stranger than any crime he ever committed. After a botched heist ended his outlaw career, his mummified body spent decades touring carnivals, haunted houses, and sideshows—often earning more money dead than he ever did alive. Join us as we unravel the bizarre true story of America's most well-traveled corpse.       Intro Audio:  Gavin Prater Outro Audio: Jason Poe   Source Credit:  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elmer_McCurdy [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Elmer_McCurdy] https://chatgpt.com/c/69e8be93-ccfc-83ea-9976-6f56a43e89f9 [https://chatgpt.com/c/69e8be93-ccfc-83ea-9976-6f56a43e89f9]