EPISODE · Feb 24, 2021 · 14 MIN
Series Special: April Fools' Day Crimes Explored
from Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast · host Shane L. Waters, Wendy Cee, Gemma Hoskins
April Fools' Day's notorious past includes pranks that turned sinister, dive into its history with Foul Play's special... Discover how a day famed for harmless antics also conceals dark tales of crime and deception intertwined with its history. Originally a day for joy and jest, times when tricks spiraled into mayhem reveal a darker side: crimes that broke the bounds of mere tomfoolery. This episode dissects how April Fools' Day has been a backdrop to schemes and scams that left surprising impacts in history. A closer look into pranks that went awry blends with stories of notorious crimes linked to this date, examining the blurred lines between fun and fraud. Expect narratives packed with surprising facts and little-known stories, painting a picture not just of pranks, but of a day when crime occasionally takes center stage. --- Support Foul Play: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/foulplaypodcast Website: https://www.mythsandmalice.com/show/foul-play/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/foul-play-crime-series/id1525832703 Follow us: Instagram: @foulplaycrimeseries Twitter: @foulplaypodOur Sponsors:* Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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The first of April is widely regarded as an unofficial holiday reserved for pranks and hoaxes that seem too ridiculous to be believed yet are surprisingly enough to fool several hundreds of people. The pages of history are littered with such incidents, from claims of a flying saucer to news reports of a shocking theft. For decades now, individuals, and even, reputable organizations, have been trying to outdo each other with the craziest yet most believable tales. These may not always result in laughs, but they do make for pretty good stories! we'll dive into three of the strangest pranks to have ever been carried out on April Fools' Day. Given how outlandish they were, it's hard to believe that they managed to fool thousands of people across the world! Find us online. Support the show by joining our Black Label to support the show and unlock exclusive benefits. You can join on Patreon and Apple Podcast Premium . Follow us on Instagram , Twitter , and Facebook . Join Shane's Facebook Group . Hosted by Shane Waters . Listen to his other crime podcast Mystery Inc , or his history podcast Hometown History ! Our Sponsors: * Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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