As midnight approached on August 8th, 1969, Charles Manson directed his Family to kill, taking the first steps towards Helter Skelter. Their gruesome crimes would shock the world and impact the psyche of America for decades to follow. Sponsors! FabFitFun - Get $10 off your first box at FabFitFun.com with coupon code COP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
When 32-year-old Charles Manson was released from prison in 1967, he made his way to the free-thinking streets of Haight-Ashbury. There, gurus, shamans, and yogis taught the young people who flocked to the city how to think in new ways and reshape their consciousness. Charles became another one of these teachers, mastering the arts of infatuation and manipulation. Parcasters - Don’t miss all of our special Summer of ‘69 episodes by subscribing to Parcast Presents: Summer of ‘69, on Spotify, or a...
In 1990, when George Kogan was shot and killed on the sidewalk in New York City, his ex-wife Barbara was the number one suspect. Their contentious divorce had left her a bitter woman. But was it enough to drive her to kill? Sponsors! BetterHelp - Get 10% off your first month when you go to BetterHelp.com/PASSION with discount code PASSION. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
This married couple built a small fortune together through their chain of department stores in Puerto Rico. In 1988, George and Barbara Kogan retired to New York City to escape the rat-race of the family business and recommit themselves to each other. Instead, the move showed them that their relationship was past their prime and soon they headed for divorce. Parcasters - In a much anticipated episode of Conspiracy Theories, we explore the Denver Airport! Listen now on Spotify, or wherever you ge...
In the wake of Marty Theer's death, police tried to uncover who would have motive to pull the trigger. Was Michelle Theer a grieving widow, or a woman tired of her marriage and looking for a way out? Parcasters - When conservation advocate Joy Adamson turned up dead, the authorities initially suspected one of her lions. Little did they know one of her disgruntled employees would be much more dangerous! Listen to her story on Assassinations, available now on Spotify or wherever you get your Parca...
Separated by distance, young couple Marty and Michelle Theer of North Carolina kept up their relationship with a digital connection, sending emails throughout Marty's deployment. But their 21st Century romance was thrown for a loop when one of them found evidence the other was cheating. Sponsors! BetterHelp - Go to BetterHelp.com/PASSION to get 10% off your first month with discount code PASSION. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In the 1860s, the Regulators, led by sheriff Bill Sutton, hunted down the pro-Confederate Taylor Gang to bring them to justice for their crimes. But even with the law on their side, none of The Regulators would make to the other side of the conflict alive. Sponsors! Best Fiends - Best Fiends is a 5-star rated mobile game app available for download FREE on the Apple App Store and Google Play. That’s FRIENDS without the R, Best Fiends! BetterHelp - Go to BetterHelp.com/PASSION to get 10% off your ...
In post-Civil War Texas, a lawless band of Confederate sympathizers terrorized the vast state, stealing cattle and executing anyone who tried to stop them. But when the Taylor Gang finally went too far in 1866, someone finally stood to challenge them, an upstart young sheriff named Bill Sutton. Parcasters - This week on Conspiracy Theories we take a look at the Crack Cocaine Epidemic, was it all a CIA ploy? Find out today at parcast.com/conspiracy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastc...
By the spring of 2005, the violence in Kathleen Mulhall and Farah Noor's relationship had reached a fever pitch. Kathleen grew more and more concerned that one day Farah would go too far. Parcasters - In Female Criminals this week we discuss the murder of Dr. Felix Polk by his wife Susan, who suffered paranoid delusions after receiving memory recovery treatment. Hear more about this incredible story at parcast.com/criminals Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
After 20 years in a loveless, abusive marriage, Kathleen Mulhall thought she'd finally found true love when she met Farah Noor in the summer of 2001 in Ireland. But Farah turned out to be just as violent as her husband. Sponsors! Best Fiends - Don’t miss out on the must-play game of the year! Download Best Fiends for free on the Apple App Store or Google Play. That’s FRIENDS without the R, Best Fiends! Daily Harvest - Go to Daily-Harvest.com and enter promo code PASSION to get three cups FREE in...
The fame of their crime spree from 1932 to 1934 came about mostly by chance. But their resulting deaths were no accident. Bonnie & Clyde both knew well where their criminal journey would end and they marched toward their demise with wide smiles and characteristic passion. Parcasters - If you liked this episode, you'll love our podcast Female Criminals! This week we're covering Gertrude Lythgoe, famed run runner. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
When they met in Dallas in 1930, Bonnie & Clyde, were lost and despondent. But, both refused to accept the constraints of poverty, and their partnership would soon challenge the fundamental ideals of authority. Parcasters - We're tackling a big topic on Conspiracy Theories this week! Is the FDA hiding a cancer cure? We put the theory under the microscope at parcast.com/conspiracy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
After a year long affair in Northern Ireland, Colin Howell and Hazel Buchanan made a deadly pact in 1991. Together, they helped each other murder their spouses and stage their suicides. But after their deaths, the burden of their shared secret weighed on the couple, and it wasn't long before they turned on each other. Sponsors! Best Fiends - Download the 5-star rated mobile game app for FREE on the Apple App Store or Google Play. That’s FRIENDS without the R, Best Fiends! The Bouqs - Send the Mo...
In 1991, a man from Northern Ireland found himself caught between two women: his wife and his mistress. As a religious man, Colin Howell was in an impossible situation. How could he be with the woman he loved, without divorcing his wife? Sponsors! The Bouqs - Get an extra 20% off when you go to Bouqs.com and enter code PASSION. Daily Harvest - Go to Daily-Harvest.com and enter promo code PASSION to get 3 cups FREE in your first box! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adch...
From 1865 to 1890, the war between The Hatfields & The McCoys raged on the West Virginia/Kentucky border, claiming several lives on both sides. But on New Year's Eve, The Hatfields swore to wipe the McCoys from the face of the Earth, in a final tidal wave of violence. Parcasters - Eager to learn more about the Civil War era? Don’t miss our coverage of Abraham Lincoln on Assassinations and Conspiracy Theories this week! Available on Spotify or wherever you listen to podcasts! Learn more about...
In the late 1800s, two proud families, The Hatfields & The McCoys, lived on either side of the Tug Folk river in the hills of Appalachia. Their names are synonymous with bitter enemies and their bloody feud would last nearly three decades. Sponsors! Best Fiends - Download Best Fiends for free on the Apple App Store or Google Play! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
On October 30th, 2004, 52-year-old Fred Jablin of Virginia, was found shot to death in his driveway. As investigators collected evidence, they quickly zeroed in on his wife and sister-in-law as the most likely suspects. Parcasters - One of the greatest true crime cases in ever told is also one of the most impactful events in our nation’s history! Can you guess which one it is? Find out now at parcast.com/assassinations Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
For almost 20 years, Fred Jablin and Piper Rountree, shared their lives together in Virginia, welcoming three children and a menagerie of pets. But eventually in 2001 their marriage crumbled; Fred saw dramatic changes in his wife and the way she treated their family. SPONSORS! Daily Harvest - Go to Daily-Harvest.com and enter promo code PASSION to get three cups FREE in your first box! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
When Linda Riss ended her relationship with Burt Pugach in 1959, he hired someone to attack her, blinding her with lye. Throughout the months of investigation, trial, and eventual imprisonment, Burt continued to plead with Linda for just one thing: not her forgiveness, but her hand in marriage. Parcasters - Check out our new show, Survival! In our first episode we covered Shin Dong-hyuk’s escape from a North Korean internment camp. Available now at parcast.com/survival Learn more about your ad c...
In 1957, a shy woman meets the man of her dreams: Burt Pugach, a successful lawyer in the East Bronx. Unfortunately, her dreams are crushed, when Burt confesses that he’s actually a married man. Linda tries to end the relationship, but Burt decides that if he can’t have her, then no one else can. Parcasters - Thank you so much for listening to our new show! Check out Extraterrestrial if you’re looking for a another perspective on things at parcast.com/extraterrestrial Learn more about your ad ch...
The relationship between Travis Alexander and Jodi Arias could only be described as hot and cold. They cycled through months of "on-again, off-again" periods, meeting up for late-night rendezvous in Meza, Arizona, even while they started dating other people. But by May of 2008, the intense relationship reached a boiling point, leading to cold-blooded murder. Sponsors! Care/of - For 50% off your first month of personalized Care/of vitamins, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter code PASSION50. Shudder -...
To turn his life around, Travis Alexander moved in with his grandparents and took up the LDS faith. In search of a wife, he began dating Jodi Arias in 2007. The couple's relationship was often long-distance and quickly started to become problematic. She would be the last person to see Alexander alive. Parcasters - If you enjoyed this podcast are looking to change gears with a story about service and perseverance, check out our our new episode on John McCain on HOSTAGE, wherever you get your show...
In the summer of 1974, a war was brewing between Kay Hoyt Hein and her married lover, Harold Nokes. After she called off their affair, Harold lashed out. He poisoned her lawn. Poured sugar in her gas tank. He even wrote lewd graffiti messages about her sexual activity with other men. Later that year, police would discover Kay parents’ bodies in a lake and dismembered in several parts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In 1973, Harold Nokes of Nebraska, had his wildest fantasy come to life when his wife agreed to join him in the bedroom along with his younger mistress. He would do anything to keep the menage-a-trois going. Even kill. Parcasters - If you enjoyed this episode, please tell a friend about it. And don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Two adrenaline junkies quickly became best friends because of their mutual love of skydiving. The pair, Els Clottemans and Els Van Doren, first met in 2005 through a skydiving club in Belgium. They shared more than just the same name and interests. They also had the same taste in men. Not only would their friendship be destroyed, but it would drive one of the Els to "cut ties" with her fellow parachutist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
The podcast where true love meets true crime. Every week, we’ll explore passionate crimes and the psychology of lethal relationships. How does a marriage progress from husband and wife to killer and victim? Or killer and co-conspirator? If there’s a thin line between love and hate, what manipulates our relationships into deadly results? Crimes of Passion premieres February 20th, with new episodes every Wednesday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
