Feb 25, 2020

In 1820, the Spanish rulers in Lima, Peru were on the brink of defeat. In preparation, they decided to box up and ship out the vast riches they'd stolen and amassed over the previous 200 years. And as we all know, the best way to not lose treasure is to put it on the ship of one probably trustworthy guy. This week, we...

Feb 18, 2020

This week, Ben delves into the strange and twisted life of arsonist, sex offender, and serial killer Peter Kurten, and the weird circumstances surrounding his capture and conviction. 

Sources:

Duncan, Joe. 10 Absolutely Strange Ways Brutal Murderers Got Caught. Listverse. June 14, 2019.

Feb 11, 2020

For many, travel in the 1800's was a difficult and often perilous task. But if one was lucky, they'd find a quaint provision shop and inn to stay at, like the one run by the Bender family. For many travelers, this would be a boon. For many others, it would be their final stop on their one-way trip to MURDERVILLE!