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Bitter Academia
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More than a century later, the death of Jane Stanford remains shrouded in mystery. Who would want the founder of Stanford University and one of the richest women in the world dead? And why?
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TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: Violent crimes have changed the way we celebrate
Jul 400:53:05Tap to summarizeOn this Independence Day weekend, we’re taking a look back at the tragic July 4 mass shooting that claimed seven lives and injured nearly 50 others at suburban Chicago parade in 2022. An eight-year-old boy injured in the mass shooting remains partially paralyzed. How have that mass shooting, and the numerous violent events that have made headlines over the past decades, changed the way we celebrate? As our nation celebrates our 250th anniversary, are we finding it harder to trust each other? Featuring audio from WBBM Newsradio in Chicago, KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities, KNX News in Los Angeles, the Marc Cox Morning Show out of 97.1 the Talk in St. Louis and KCBS Radio in San Francisco.
Transcribe →MINI TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: A befuddling manhunt and a new revelation in the Nancy Guthrie case
Jun 2800:36:38Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we'll learn about a befuddling manhunt conducted in Kansas City – after the dead body of the man authorities were looking for was sniffed out by cadaver dogs. Then, we’ll touch on a case that reveals the new crime solving possibilities DNA analysis provides and break down the newest revelations in the Nancy Guthrie case. Featuring audio from the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City, KCBS Radio in San Francisco and A New Morning out of WBEN in Buffalo.
Transcribe →MINI TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: A 1920s murder mystery, another murder linked to the Zizians and more
Jun 2800:31:06Tap to summarizeThis week, we’ll hear about one journalist’s investigation into a century-old murder case that still haunts her home town. We'll also check in on quick crime updates from coast to coast, including a case linked to a cult-like group of computer scientists and the mistrial of a man accused of causing a massive wildfire in California last year. Featuring audio from 1010 WINS in New York, KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, WBBM Newsradio in Chicago, WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities and KNX News in Los Angeles.
Transcribe →TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: Looking into a vintage crime from the 1920s, a befuddling manhunt and a new reveal in the Nancy Guthrie case
Jun 2701:06:30Tap to summarizeThis week, we’ll hear about one journalist’s investigation into a century-old murder case that still haunts her home town. Then, we’ll learn about a befuddling manhunt conducted in Kansas City – after the dead body of the man authorities were looking for was sniffed out by cadaver dogs. Finally, we’ll touch on a case that reveals the new crime-solving possibilities DNA analysis provides and break down the newest revelations in the Nancy Guthrie case. First, we’re going to check in on quick crime updates from coast to coast, including a case linked to a cult-like group of computer scientists and the mistrial of a man accused of causing a massive wildfire in California last year. Featuring audio from: 1010 WINS in New York, KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, WBBM Newsradio in Chicago, WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities, KNX News in Los Angeles, the Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City, KCBS Radio in San Francisco and A New Morning out of WBEN in Buffalo.
Transcribe →MINI TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: Updates to the Slavemaster, Beast, Gilgo Beach, and Joel the Ripper serial killer cases
Jun 2100:46:32Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we’re going to hear updates on multiple serial killer cases – the case of Keith Gibson (who called himself "the Beast") in Philadelphia, the Gilgo Beach and Joel the Ripper killers on Long Island and the Slavemaster case in the Midwest. Featuring audio from KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, 1010 WINS in New York City and the Dana & Parks show out of KMBZ in Kansas City.
Transcribe →MINI TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: A new twist in the Mangione case, jury selection for the Tops mass shooting trial and more
Jun 2100:23:36Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we’ll cover developing crime stories and updates on several cases reported by Audacy newsrooms over the past two weeks. These include jury selection in the Tops mass shooting case out of Buffalo, New York, and the latest news regarding Luigi Mangione’s trials. Featuring audio from WWJ Newsradio in Detroit, KNX News in Los Angeles, KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, WBBM Newsradio in Chicago, WBEN News and Talk in Buffalo and WCCO News and Talk in the Twin Cities.
Transcribe →TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: Serial killer updates, a new twist in the Luigi Mangione trial and more
Jun 2001:08:57Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we’re going to hear updates on multiple serial killer cases – the Keith Gibson case in Philadelphia, the Gilgo Beach killer in New York and the Slavemaster case in the Midwest. We'll also cover developing crime stories and updates on several cases reported by Audacy newsrooms this month. These include jury selection in the Tops mass shooting case out of Buffalo, New York, and the latest news regarding Luigi Mangione’s trials. Featuring audio from WWJ Newsradio in Detriot, KNX News in Los Angeles, WBBM Newsradio in Chicago, KYW Newsradio in Philadelphia, WBEN News and Talk in Buffalo, WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities, 1010 WINS in New York, The Dave Glover Show out of KMOX in St. Louis and The Dana & Parks Show out of KMBZ in Kansas City.
Transcribe →MINI TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: Killer Vance Boelter reveals 'chilling new details' about murders and attacks on Democrat lawmakers
Jun 1400:32:14Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we're looking into the Vance Boelter trial in Minnesota. Boelter pleaded guilty this week to multiple charges related to stalking and killing of Minnesota House of Representatives Speaker Emerita Melissa Hortman and her husband Mark Hortman, as well as the stalking and shooting of Minnesota State Senator John Hoffman, his wife Yvette Hoffman. You might remember Boelter as the assassin who impersonated a police officer to stalk his victims. We’ll hear reactions to the Belter case and Belter’s plea deal, reported by Audacy station WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities.
Transcribe →MINI TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: 'Raw emotion' unleashed at the Karmelo Anthony trial
Jun 1400:29:35Tap to summarizeWe’ll unpack the trial of Karmelo Anthony, which concluded this week. Anthony, a 19-year-old who is accused of stabbing 17-year-old Austin Metcalf to death at a Frisco track meet last year, was found guilty of murder this week and his attorneys have filed an intent to appeal. Featuring audio from KRLD 1080 in Dallas.
Transcribe →TRUE CRIME ROUNDUP: Inside the Karmelo Anthony and Vance Boelter courtrooms
Jun 1301:01:56Tap to summarizeIn this episode, we’re focusing on two high profile cases – the Karmelo Anthony trial in Texas and the Vance Boelter trial in Minnesota. We'll get insight from inside the courtrooms. Featuring audio from KRLD 1080 in Dallas and WCCO News Talk in the Twin Cities.
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