Change the batteries in your smoke detecter and double check you home insurance policy because arson is afoot in this episode. We focus on two “business men” who decided that a fire was the fastest way to solve all their troubles. Strap in for a wild ride as we discuss the dangers of unattended pop tarts, fireball spiked sweet tea, and bowling alley BBQ. And it will be up to you, our witty listeners, to determine which case is the true crime and which was just a tall tale....Sources:https://www.nj.com/south/2009/04/bowling_alley_fine_against_pik.htmlhttps://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-nj-bowling-manager-charged-after-rival-lanes-burn-2010jan21-story.htmlhttps://www.theawl.com/2010/01/jersey-mayhem-shady-bowling-alley-owner-accused-of-torching-rival-lanes/https://6abc.com/archive/7228405/https://www.nj.com/cumberland/2014/01/man_accused_in_vineland_bowling_alley_arson.htmlhttps://www.nj.com/cumberland/2010/01/three_arrested_and_charged_in.htmlhttps://www.njherald.com/story/news/2010/01/20/rival-operator-charged-in-bowling/4081238007/https://www.thedailyjournal.com/story/news/crime/2015/03/14/loyle-lanes-arson-mastermind-resentenced/24778731/https://www.thedailyjournal.com/story/news/crime/2015/03/14/loyle-lanes-arson-mastermind-resentenced/24778731/.Music Credit:Bewitched - SoulProdMusicDetective - SergeQuadradoStalker - alexisortizsofield

Ever dreamt of going on a cruise? This episode may make you weary of that desire. For the people featured in this episode, the dreamy getaway of a cruise ship vacation turned into a nautical nightmare very quickly. Join us as we tell these two stories of High Seas Homicide and discuss the importance of travel insurance and when not to accept free ice cream on a cruise. Can you tell which case was the true crime and which was just a tall tale?...Sources:https://radaronline.com/photos/dark-seas-the-10-most-horrifying-true-crimes-committed-on-cruise-ships/https://murderpedia.org/male.R/r/roston-scott-robin.htmhttps://www.upi.com/Archives/1989/10/02/Honeymoon-killer-sentenced-to-life-in-prison/1275623304000/https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/600821/united-states-v-scott-robin-roston/https://blog.gitnux.com/cruise-ship-crime-statistics/#:~:text=There%20were%2032%20reported%20cases,ships%20from%202007%20to%202021.https://emmacruises.com/cruise-ship-killers-the-real-deaths-behind-the-show-episode-guide/#:~:text=Is%20Cruise%20Ship%20Killers%20Real,happened%20onboard%20a%20cruise%20ship.https://www.tvfanatic.com/shows/pushing-daisies/episodes/season-1/pie-lette/#:~:text=As%20a%2010%2Dyear%20old,boy%20isn%27t%20so%20fascinated%3Fhttps://www.newspapers.com/image/85100869/?terms=charles%20fink%20hekla&match=1https://blog.gitnux.com/cruise-ship-crime-statistics/#:~:text=There%20were%2032%20reported%20cases,ships%20from%202007%20to%202021..Music Credit:Bewitched - SoulProdMusicDetective - SergeQuadradoStalker - alexisortizsofield

EXTRA EXTRA READ ALL ABOUT IT! In this episode we explore the deaths of two tenacious reporters who went after dangerous stories. Join us as we discuss the First Amendment, the difference between slander and uncomfortable truths, as well as doppelgängers and a one woman show. In the end we challenge you, our clever listeners, to determine which case is fact, and which is simply a tall tale. . . . Sources: Killer Destinations Podcast - When the news is about your own demise: Jeff German - Las Vegas, NV 2022 - Hosted by Kathy & Cathy https://open.spotify.com/episode/0ry906LGyCsInuVmaFZOYU CBS New - Elected official facing murder charge was "lying in wait" for Las Vegas Review-Journal reporter Jeff German, complaint says https://www.reviewjournal.com/local/local-las-vegas/private-and-passionate-jeff-german-loved-his-work-sports-and-family-2645286/amp/ https://www.reviewjournal.com/crime/courts/telles-claims-he-was-framed-in-reporters-slaying-denies-newspapers-interview-request-2726552/?utm_campaign=widget&utm_medium=parsely_related&utm_source=lvrj https://nypost.com/2023/03/01/ex-pol-robert-telles-charged-in-death-of-las-vegas-reporter-jeff-german-will-rep-himself-at-trial/ by David Ferrara, Briana Erickson and Glenn Puit - LVRJ https://www.8newsnow.com/investigators/investigators-sources-dna-from-under-las-vegas-journalists-fingernails-led-to-elected-official-arrested-for-murder/ https://www.courttv.com/news/emails-from-rob-telles-may-show-motive-for-jeff-germans-murder/ . Music Credit: Bewitched - SoulProdMusic Detective - SergeQuadrado Stalker - alexisortizsofield

The figure of the Highwayman as popularized by movies and books, giving way to a dashing figure, masked and vaguely threatening. Characters like Zorro and Robin Hood come to mind, as well as those scantily clad painted covers from the romance section of the book store. But what about the real crimes? Were they really that good? In this episode we will explore the stories of two such highwaymen and separate the romanticized figure from the true villains and dastardly deeds. Can you tell which one is the true case and which is just a tall tale? Sources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rookwood_(novel)https://www.thehistorypress.co.uk/articles/the-myth-of-highwayman-dick-turpin-outlives-the-facts/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfred_Noyeshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irish_Republichttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_rule_in_Ireland#https://www.supersummary.com/the-scarlet-pimpernel/summary/https://songmeanings.com/songs/view/120727/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Highwayman_(poem)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5iAvjNu4gc https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stand_and_Deliver_(Adam_and_the_Ants_song)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dick_Turpinhttps://genius.com/Horrible-histories-dick-turpin-highwayman-annotatedhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oiMfEwTQOVA The Highwayman Song - Lorena MckKinnet:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBcEjCnZSUoAdam and the Ants, Stand and Deliver:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4B2a6l6wM2kHorrible Historie’s Dick Turpin song:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WYU-vSh7ORAMusic Credit:Bewitched - SoulProdMusicDetective - SergeQuadradoStalker - alexisortizsofield

What happens when you steal money that, according to every record, doesn't exist? What can you get away with when no one is looking for what you're stealing? Or when the person you're stealing from can't admit to having it in the first place? Join us on this wild ride where, in addition to debating if the cinematic masterpiece National Treasure was a robbery or a burglary, we will discuss the greatest bank heists no one has ever heard of. It is up to you, our clever listeners, to join in on the game and determine which case is true and which is a work of fiction.Sources:Stealing Nixon’s Millions - 10 part series by Keith Sharon for the Orange City RegisterCrime Beat Podcast Season 1 - Hosted by Keith Sharon for the Orange City Registerhttps://www.ocregister.com/2019/02/14/crime-beat-podcast-transcript-episode-1-stealing-nixons-millions/Finding Steve McQueen (2018) - screenplay by Ken Hixon and Keith Sharon https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6032328/Crooked City Podcast - Episode 2 by truth.media/ Sony Entertainment https://open.spotify.com/show/0xVgJAQGeBe16Wb1a8MBPQMad Money (2008) https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0951216/Music Credit: Bewitched - SoulProdMusic Detective - SergeQuadrado Stalker - alexisortizsofield

Poison. One of the most insidious ways to inflict death on a person. Used by cults, warriors, politicians, and spouses. More it is also one of the longest standing murder methods having been used since ancient times. In our premier episode of True Crime or Tall Tale we take you on the journey of two cases. It is up to you, our clever listeners, to join in the game and determine which case is true and which is a work of fiction.Sources:https://www.supersummary.com/the-mysterious-affair-at-styles/summary/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Chapman_(murderer)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strychninehttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Agatha_Christie#Workshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_poisonhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Antimonyhttps://www.healthline.com/health/arsenic-poisoning#symptomsMusic Credit:Bewitched - SoulProdMusicDetective - SergeQuadradoStalker - alexisortizsofield