Crime Historian

I tell stories about the strange, forgotten, obscure, and just plain interesting. I am a teacher by day and a self-professed crime historian by night.

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Episodes

Episode 6: Trinity Murders

Episode 6 of Crime Historian: the podcast covers the Trinity Murders in Louisville, Kentucky.

Nov 04, 2019•32 min

Episode 5: Sleepwalking and Criminal Behavior

Listen to Episode 5, a summary of weird and criminal behaviors people have committed while sleepwalking. Short episode to get back in the groove of things!

Feb 10, 2019•11 min

Episode 4: Have a Big One, Like Billy Did

This episode details the recent crimes of William Eugene “Billy” Boyette, Jr., the spree killer that tormented Pensacola, Florida last week. On this episode, I invited a special guest to join me. Nathan Daniel, part-time ranchero taco taster and a longtime good friend of mine provides comedic relief in all the right (wrong?) places.

Feb 12, 2017•29 min

Episode 3: The Most Hated Man in Louisville

Listen to Episode 3, a detailed episode that chronicles the story of then 36-year-old Brenda Sue Schaefer and her unfortunate demise in Louisville, Kentucky in 1988. Brenda was killed by ex-boyfriend, Mel Ignatow, but not before being kidnapped, raped, sodomized, and tortured by him first. Much to Louisville’s dismay, Mel was acquitted of the murder. However, after an incredible discovery six months later in October of 1992, he was proven to be the killer…only nothing could be done about it: dou...

Dec 31, 2016•23 min

Episode 2: John Francis Wille, Convicted Child Murderer

Episode 2 features the gruesome 1985 kidnapping, rape, and murder of innocent eight-year-old, Nichole Lopatta. Please heed the disclaimer at the beginning of the episode, as it features explicit details about the sexual and violent nature of the crime. At the end, I briefly give describe why Wille continues to appeal this conviction. However, as it stands, he IS considered a serial killer.

Oct 02, 2016•29 min

Episode 1: Daniel Lee Siebert, Talladega Terror

Listen to the first episode of Crime Historian: The Podcast. It details the trek of serial killer, Daniel Lee Siebert, from L.A. all the way to small town Alabama where he brutally murdered five people, including two small children.

Sep 08, 2016•40 min

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