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Ongoing, First published Nov 24, 2014
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Why is modern culture so fearful of crime, but also fascinated by it? Why do the details of a gruesome murder, rape, or other heinous crime hold our attention? For years, psychologists and criminologists have tried to answer these questions, but thus far no one has been able to come up with a solid explanation. We are both seemingly seduced and repulsed by these acts of rebellion against the morals of society. Every day we are bombarded with crime stories, whether it's in the newspaper, on television, radio, or our computer. Some of these crimes are inconspicuous and easily forgotten, while others linger forever in our collective memory because of their shock and horror. This week in crime history will examine this seedy underworld with weekly installments of historical true crime stories. Michael Thomas Barry is the author of numerous books that include Murder & Mayhem 52 Crimes that Shocked Early California, 1849-1949. He is also a columnist for CrimeMagazine.com.All Rights Reserved
Table of contents
- DB Cooper Hijacked Plane then Disappeared - November 24, 1971Mon, Nov 24, 2014
- Boston Belfry Murderer Claimed First Victim - December 5, 1873Mon, Dec 1, 2014
- John Lennon was Murdered - December 8, 1980Mon, Dec 8, 2014
- Socialite Sunny von Bulow was Found Unconscious - December 21, 1980Mon, Dec 15, 2014
- John Wayne Gacy Confessed to Murdering Dozens of Young Men - December 22, 1978Mon, Dec 22, 2014
- Boston Strangler Committed Final Murder - January 4, 1964Mon, Dec 29, 2014
- Hillside Strangler Angelo Buono was Sentenced to Prison - January 9, 1984Mon, Jan 5, 2015
- Doc Barker was Killed While Trying to Escape Alcatraz - January 13, 1939Mon, Jan 12, 2015
- Charles Manson was Convicted of Murder - January 25, 1971Mon, Jan 19, 2015
- Vampire of Sacramento Claimed Final Victims - January 27, 1978Mon, Jan 26, 2015
- Old West Outlaw Belle Starr was Murdered - February 3, 1889Mon, Feb 2, 2015
- Actor Sal Mineo was Murdered - February 12, 1976Mon, Feb 9, 2015
- John Wesley Hardin was Released from Prison - February 16, 1894Mon, Feb 16, 2015
- Lindbergh Baby Kidnapping - March 1, 1932Mon, Feb 23, 2015
- Charlie Chaplin's Body was Stolen - March 2, 1978Mon, Mar 2, 2015
- FBI Debuted the "Ten Most Wanted List" - March 14, 1950Mon, Mar 9, 2015
- The Yosemite Murders - March 18, 1999Mon, Mar 16, 2015
- The Mad Bomber Struck in New York City - March 29, 1951Mon, Mar 23, 2015
- First Female Judge in U.S. History Died - April 2, 1902Mon, Mar 30, 2015
- The Sacco and Vanzetti Case - April 15, 1920Mon, Apr 13, 2015
- Madeleine McCann Vanished in Portugal - May 3, 2007Mon, Apr 27, 2015
- Part 23 - Former Italian Prime Minister Aldo Moro was Assassinated (May 9, 1978)Mon, May 4, 2015
- Part 24 - LAPD Raided Hideout of the SLA (May 17, 1974)Tue, May 12, 2015
- Part 25 - Bonnie and Clyde were Killed in Police Shootout (May 23, 1934)Mon, May 18, 2015
- Part 26 - Serial Killer Leonard Lake was Arrested (June 2, 1985)Mon, Jun 1, 2015
- Part 27 - Mobster Henry Hill was Born (June 11, 1943)Mon, Jun 8, 2015
- Part 28 - Bugsy Siegel was Shot and Killed (June 20, 1947)Mon, Jun 15, 2015
- Part 29 - Ohio Murder Case Inspired Hit TV Show (July 4, 1954)Mon, Jun 29, 2015
- Part 30 - The Moors Murders Began (July 12, 1963)Mon, Jul 6, 2015
- Part 30 - The San Ysidro Massacre (July 18, 1984)Mon, Jul 13, 2015
- Part 31 - John Dillinger was Killed (July 22, 1934)Mon, Jul 20, 2015
- Part 32 - The Manson Family Murder Spree Began (August 9, 1969)Mon, Aug 3, 2015
- Part 33 - Carol Bundy Confessed Role in Sunset Slayer Case (August 11, 1980)Mon, Aug 10, 2015
- Part 34 - The Menendez Brothers Murdered Their Parents (August 20, 1989)Mon, Aug 17, 2015
- Part 35 - Attempted Assassination of President Ford (Sept 5, 1975)Mon, Aug 31, 2015
- Part 36 - The Lonely Hearts Killer was Executed (September 18, 1959)Mon, Sep 14, 2015
- Part 37 - Joseph Harris "Goes Postal" in New Jersey (October 10, 1991)Mon, Oct 5, 2015
- Part 38 - Susan Smith Murdered of her Children (Oct 24, 1994)Mon, Oct 19, 2015
- Part 39 - Mob Boss John Gotti was Born (October 27, 1940)Mon, Oct 26, 2015
- Part 41 - Ted Bundy Botched an Abduction (November 8, 1974)Mon, Nov 2, 2015
- Part 42 - Death House of Sacramento (November 11, 1988)Mon, Nov 9, 2015
- Part 43 - Patty Hearst was Released on Bail Pending Appeal (November 19, 1976)Mon, Nov 16, 2015
- Part 44 - Jeffrey Dahmer was Murdered in Prison (November 28, 1994)Mon, Nov 23, 2015
- Part 45 - Bernie Madoff was Arrested (December 11, 2008)Mon, Dec 7, 2015
- Part 46 - Lynette Squeaky Fromme was Sentenced (December 17, 1975)Mon, Dec 14, 2015
- Part 46 - Hillside Strangler - Angelo Buono was Sentenced (January 9, 1984)Mon, Jan 4, 2016
- Part 47 - The Moon Maniac was Executed (January 16, 1936)Mon, Jan 11, 2016
- Part 48 - Alger Hiss was Convicted of Perjury (January 21, 1950)Mon, Jan 18, 2016
- Part 49 - The Vampire of Sacramento Claimed his Final Victims (January 27, 1978)Mon, Jan 25, 2016
- Part 50 - Patty Hearst was Kidnapped (February 4, 1974)Mon, Feb 1, 2016
- Part 51 - Actor Sal Mineo was Murdered (February 12, 1976)Mon, Feb 8, 2016
- Part 52 - Malcolm X was Assassinated (February 21, 1965)Mon, Feb 15, 2016
- Part 53 - Rapper Notorious BIG was Shot to Death (March 9, 1997)Mon, Mar 7, 2016
- Part 54 - The Yosemite Murders (March 18, 1999)Mon, Mar 14, 2016
- Part 55 - Billy the Kid was Convicted of Murder (April 9, 1881)Mon, Apr 4, 2016
- Part 56 - Madeleine McCann Disappeared in Portugal (May 3, 2007)Mon, May 2, 2016
- Part 57 - Hollywood Madame, Heidi Fleiss was Arrested (June 9, 1993)Mon, Jun 6, 2016
- Part 58 - Serial Killer Melvin Rees Claimed his First Victim (June 26, 1957)Mon, Jun 20, 2016
- Part 59 - Centennial Olympic Park Bombing (July 27, 1996)Mon, Jul 25, 2016
- Part 60 - Carol Bundy Confessed Role in Sunset Slayer Murders (Aug 11, 1980)Mon, Aug 8, 2016
- Part 61 - Sacco and Vanzetti were Executed August 23, 1927)Mon, Aug 22, 2016
- Part 63 - Review of Who Killed These Girls? Cold Case: The Yogurt Shop MurdersMon, Oct 10, 2016
- Part 63 - Bodies were Unearthed at Board and Care Home (Nov. 11, 1988)Mon, Nov 7, 2016
- Part 64 Review of Al Capone: His Life, Legacy, and LegendThu, Nov 17, 2016
- Part 65 - The Boston Belfry Murderer Claimed his First VictimMon, Dec 5, 2016
- Part 66 - Brenda Spencer "I Don't Like Mondays"Mon, Jan 23, 2017
- Part 67 - Patty Hearst was Kidnapped (February 4, 1974)Mon, Jan 30, 2017
- Part 68 - Review of Blue on Blue by Charles CampisiTue, Feb 7, 2017
- Part 69 Review of Illusions of JusticeTue, Feb 28, 2017
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