History is Criminal

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.

Hanging By Your Finger Tips

This week we jump back to 1892 Argentina and 1905 London to see how fingerprints were first used to convict murderers. Two horrible crimes will rely on "new" science in order to gain justice for the victims. The suspects will be betrayed by their own unique set of digits.

Socrates: Sorry, I drank what?

Join us as we jump way, way back to 399 BC Athens Greece and a man is tried for, among other things, teaching people to think for themselves. Socrates (not so crates) might be the father of modern thought, but that would stop him from being accused of indoctrination of the youth. Wow, are we sure this is 399 BC Greece?

Ludlow Massacre: Mine your own business

Jump back to 1914 Colorado and the Coalfield War. What happens when the wealthiest family in the world wants to place profit above worker? What happens when those workers decide they won't take any more. Join us for the Ludlow Massacre.