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Crime Capsule
by Evergreen Podcasts | Killer Podcasts
From DNA testing to the Dixie Mafia, Crime Capsule brings you new stories of true crime in American history. Join writer and host Benjamin Morris for exclusive interviews with authors from Arcadia Publishing, writing the hottest books on the most chilling stories of our country’s past. Crime Capsule: history so interesting it’s criminal.
Episodes
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Trouble in Lafayette Square: An interview with author Gil Klein Pt 2
In this episode of Crime Capsule, host Ben welcomes longtime journalist Gil to discuss his extensive career in the news media. Gil shares insights from his 32 years as a newspaper reporter and national correspondent, starting with the Tampa Tribune and later working for the Media General News...
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Trouble in Lafayette Square: An interview with author Gil Klein
In this episode of Crime Capsule, host Ben welcomes longtime journalist Gil to discuss his extensive career in the news media. Gil shares insights from his 32 years as a newspaper reporter and national correspondent, starting with the Tampa Tribune and later working for the Media General News...
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The WVU Coed Murders Part 2
Some said that the killer couldn't be a local. Others claimed that he was the wealthy son of a prominent Morgantown family. Whispers spread that Mared and Karen were sacrificed by a satanic cult or had been victims of a madman poised to strike again. Then the handwritten letters began to arrive:...
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The WVU Coed Murders
Some said that the killer couldn't be a local. Others claimed that he was the wealthy son of a prominent Morgantown family. Whispers spread that Mared and Karen were sacrificed by a satanic cult or had been victims of a madman poised to strike again. Then the handwritten letters began to arrive:...
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Murder of the Jujube Candy Heiress: An Interview with Author Taylor Kiland Pt 2
One candy heiress, two bullets and three suspects. The small Southern California island of Coronado rarely makes news for violent crime. But in the spring of 1975, World War II widow and retired librarian Ruth Quinn was murdered, execution-style, in her cottage. Her death sent a shock wave…
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Murder of the Jujube Candy Heiress: An Interview with Author Taylor Kiland
One candy heiress, two bullets and three suspects. The small Southern California island of Coronado rarely makes news for violent crime. But in the spring of 1975, World War II widow and retired librarian Ruth Quinn was murdered, execution-style, in her cottage. Her death sent a shock wave…
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The Last Lynching in Northern Virginia: An interview with author Jim Hall Part 2
Join us as we chat with Jim, author of "The Last Lynching in Northern Virginia," about the hidden histories of racial violence and love in the South. This episode uncovers the silences that have long overshadowed these stories. In 1932, a black man was found hanging on Rattlesnake Mountain in...
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The Last Lynching in Northern Virginia: An interview with author Jim Hall
Join us as we chat with Jim, author of "The Last Lynching in Northern Virginia," about the hidden histories of racial violence and love in the South. This episode uncovers the silences that have long overshadowed these stories. In 1932, a black man was found hanging on Rattlesnake Mountain in...
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The Fateful History of Fannie Mae: An interview with author James R. Hagerty
In 1938, the administration of Franklin Delano Roosevelt created a small agency called Fannie Mae. Intended to make home loans more accessible, the agency was born of the Great Depression and a government desperate to revive housing construction. It was a minor detail of the New Deal, barely...
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Solving the Murder of Vieng Phovixay: An interview with author Clay Bryant Pt 2
“Cold Case” Clay Bryant unravels a 20-year old cold-case murder. After a daring escape from certain death in a North Vietnamese prison, followed by years in a refugee camp in Thailand, Savang Phovixay and his family sought safety and a better life in the United States. That dream was shattered…
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Solving the Murder of Vieng Phovixay: An interview with author Clay Bryant
“Cold Case” Clay Bryant unravels a 20-year old cold-case murder. After a daring escape from certain death in a North Vietnamese prison, followed by years in a refugee camp in Thailand, Savang Phovixay and his family sought safety and a better life in the United States. That dream was shattered…
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Louisiana's No Man's Land: An interview with author Scott DeBose Pt 2
In this episode of Crime Capsule, host Benjamin Morris welcomes a special guest to discuss his newly published book, which is a follow-up to his first work on Fort Jessup. The conversation delves into the author's journey in historical research, sparked by his childhood experiences with...
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Louisiana's No Man's Land: An interview with author Scott DeBose
In this episode of Crime Capsule, host Benjamin Morris welcomes a special guest to discuss his newly published book, which is a follow-up to his first work on Fort Jessup. The conversation delves into the author's journey in historical research, sparked by his childhood experiences with...
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Something About the Beatles
Crime Capsule is happy to introduce you to a new Evergreen Podcasts show, Something About the Beatles, from David Whelan. He was a successful documentary writer and producer in the UK when, as COVID hit, he began looking into the murder of John Lennon, prompted by a podcast interview he heard.…
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Reflecting on 2024: The Most Chilling Cases and Fascinating Guests
In this episode of Crime Capsule, host Benjamin Morris reflects on the highlights and milestones of 2024, sharing insights from a year filled with remarkable cases and engaging guests. Joined by producer Bill Huffman, they delve into the diverse topics covered on the show, celebrating the...
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Unveiling the Process: Research and Storytelling in True Crime
In this special crossover episode of Who Killed?, host Bill Huffman welcomes Benjamin Morris from Crime Capsule for a deep dive into the art and craft of research and historical writing. With over 20 years of journalism experience, Bill shares insights from his journey as he works on a book about…
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Gun Smuggling, Castro's Cuba and the Pittsburgh Mafia
Western Pennsylvania’s New Kensington was in the grips of Mafia control throughout the 1950s, with a bevy of bookie joints, gambling casinos and brothels. An outgrowth of the Pittsburgh mob, New Kensington’s Costa Nostra ordered a group of Mafiosi to break into a National Guard station in Ohio…
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The Early County Massacre: An interview with author Orice Jenkins Pt 2
Author Orice Jenkins tells the full story of Ulysses Goolsby and the Early County massacre more than 100 years later. The Early County Massacre has been known as the Grandison Goolsby War for over a century, focusing on the events of December 30th, 1915, when 46-year-old Grandison used gunfire to...
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The Early County Massacre: An interview with author Orice Jenkins
Author Orice Jenkins tells the full story of Ulysses Goolsby and the Early County massacre more than 100 years later. The Early County Massacre has been known as the Grandison Goolsby War for over a century, focusing on the events of December 30th, 1915, when 46-year-old Grandison used gunfire to...
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Holiday Teaser
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Haunted San Pedro: An interview with author Brian Clune Pt. 2
Home to one of the busiest ports in the country, San Pedro plays host to visitors from all walks of life--and death. Locals swap supernatural stories of shipwrecked ghosts, lost lighthouse keepers, suicidal lovers and more. The spirit of a native Gabrieleno man wanders the grounds of the…
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Haunted San Pedro: An interview with author Brian Clune
Home to one of the busiest ports in the country, San Pedro plays host to visitors from all walks of life--and death. Locals swap supernatural stories of shipwrecked ghosts, lost lighthouse keepers, suicidal lovers and more. The spirit of a native Gabrieleno man wanders the grounds of the…
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Haunted Staten Island: An interview with author Marianna Biazzo Randazzo Pt 2
Staten Island is known as the mystifying borough, and it is home to numerous ghosts and eerie tales. The Alice Austin House was once home to a pioneering photographer, but ghostly images of a different sort now appear among the beams. The Moravian Cemetery in New Dorp holds tales of supernatural...
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Haunted Staten Island: An interview with author Marianna Biazzo Randazzo
Staten Island is known as the mystifying borough, and it is home to numerous ghosts and eerie tales. The Alice Austin House was once home to a pioneering photographer, but ghostly images of a different sort now appear among the beams. The Moravian Cemetery in New Dorp holds tales of supernatural...
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The Scott Mausoleum: A Tale of Crime, Intrigue, and Investigation Pt 2
In this episode of Crime Capsule, we kick off our fourth season with a chilling tale from Erie, Pennsylvania. Join host Benjamin Morris and Justin Dombrowski as he recounts the shocking events of February 8, 1911, when Amelia Hertwig stumbled upon the desecration of the Scott Mausoleum. This…
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The Scott Mausoleum: A Tale of Crime, Intrigue, and Investigation Pt 2
In this episode of Crime Capsule, we kick off our fourth season with a chilling tale from Erie, Pennsylvania. Join host Benjamin Morris and Justin Dombrowski as he recounts the shocking events of February 8, 1911, when Amelia Hertwig stumbled upon the desecration of the Scott Mausoleum. This…
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So Much Crime, So Little Time - Interview Special - Ben Morris from Crime Capsule
This week, we have a special episode for all of you, Ben guesting on So Much Crime, So Little Time Podcast. Are you always looking for the next great true crime story? But you don't want to waste time on a lousy one, right? On 'So Much Crime, So Little Time,' we preview true crime stories in...
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Who Killed...? Crossover with Jesse Pollack Pt 2
This week, we are crossing over to producer Bill Huffman's podcast, Who Killed...?, and his interview with author Jesse Pollack about his experience with the Long Island Serial Killer Case. Jesse P. Pollack was born and raised in the garden state of New Jersey, and has served as a contributing...
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Who Killed...? Crossover with Jesse Pollack Pt 1
This week we are crossing over to producer Bill Huffman's podcast, Who Killed...?, and his interview with author Jesse Pollack about his experience with the Long Island Serial Killer Case. Jesse P. Pollack was born and raised in the garden state of New Jersey, and has served as a contributing...
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Crime Capsule Exclusive: Sarah Ferris on True Crime and Her Latest Show
On this week's episode of Crime Capsule, Benjamin Morris talks with producer extraordinaire Sarah Ferris of Evergreen Podcasts and her new show, Watching Two Detectives. About Watching Two Detectives Season One: "If Tomorrow Never Comes" In our gripping first season, "If Tomorrow Never Comes," we...
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Fall Teaser
Join us next week for a conversation with renowned podcast producer Sarah Ferris. Then, we will usher in another series for "spooky season." Stay tuned. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Murder & Mayhem in Southeast Kansas: An interview with author Larry Wood Pt. 2
From railroad towns like Ladore to cow towns like Newton and Wichita, southeast Kansas pulsed with rowdy activity during the late nineteenth century. The unruly atmosphere drew outlaws, including the Dalton Gang, and even crazed serial killers, the likes of the Bender clan. Violent incidents…
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Murder & Mayhem in Southeast Kansas: An interview with author Larry Wood
From railroad towns like Ladore to cow towns like Newton and Wichita, southeast Kansas pulsed with rowdy activity during the late nineteenth century. The unruly atmosphere drew outlaws, including the Dalton Gang, and even crazed serial killers, the likes of the Bender clan. Violent incidents…
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Richmond Murder & Mayhem: An Interview with author Selden Richardson Part 2
Explore the dark side of the history of the River City… Richmond has a curious share of horrific accidents, coolly calculated slaughter, and incidents of implacable deceit in its history. Here, the wronged, the devious, and the heartbroken enact their lives on the stage set of the River City's...
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Richmond Murder & Mayhem: An Interview with author Selden Richardson
Explore the dark side of the history of the River City… Richmond has a curious share of horrific accidents, coolly calculated slaughter, and incidents of implacable deceit in its history. Here, the wronged, the devious, and the heartbroken enact their lives on the stage set of the River City's...
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Murder in Stark County, Ohio: An Interview with author Kim Kenney Pt 2
Rendered in painstaking detail, accounts of high-profile killings and courtroom intrigue filled the pages of Stark County's early newspapers. The triple hanging of three teenage boys in 1880 seized the attention of the entire community. When George Saxton, notorious womanizer and President...
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Murder in Stark County, Ohio: An Interview with author Kim Kenney
Rendered in painstaking detail, accounts of high-profile killings and courtroom intrigue filled the pages of Stark County's early newspapers. The triple hanging of three teenage boys in 1880 seized the attention of the entire community. When George Saxton, notorious womanizer and President...
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New Show: Watching Two Detectives
Hey, Crime Capsule fans, it's Ben here. We are putting the finishing touches on our new series on Crimes of Passion for the hot summer months. And as we do that, we have a special treat to share with you. We have an exciting new podcast from the award-winning Sarah Ferris Media, known for…
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100th Celebration Giveaway
Hi, Crime Capsule fans. It's your host, Benjamin, here. I hope you are having a great summer and enjoying the Fourth of July in style. We won't keep you from your burgers on the grill and your fireworks. We are sending out a quick reminder about our current giveaway. We are extending our…
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Crime Capsule 100th Celebration Giveaway
Hi, Crime Capsule fans. It's your host, Benjamin, here. I just wanted to take a moment and say thank you for joining us these past two months for our 100th-episode celebration. If you've heard me say it once, you've heard me say it a thousand times. We still can't quite believe we made it this…
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100th Celebration with author Rita Shuler
This week, we welcome Rita Shuler back to discuss everything from her books to the Alex Murdaugh murders in the Lowcountry of South Carolina. Gwendolyn Elaine Fogle's murder remained a cold case for 37 years until the dogged work of two detectives. Investigators periodically revisited the case…
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100th Episode with Rick Jackson
Chapel Hill has seen its share of violence and murder, but it has been able to push those instances aside and keep the ambiance of a Norman Rockwell–style small town. A walk through the campus of the University of North Carolina–Chapel Hill can be inspiring, but the school has a darker side that...
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CC-100th Teaser 2
Join us next week as we resume our 100th episode celebration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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CC-Rewind: Lowcountry Murder: Interview with Rita Shuler, Part I
In 1978, Elaine Fogle was found murdered in her home in rural South Carolina. After months of investigation by local and state investigators, the case went cold. But one of those investigators, Lieutenant Rita Shuler, wouldn't let it go: Shuler would spend the next 40 years pursuing Fogle's case...
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100th Celebration with author Jesse Pollack
Four decades after Jeannette DePalma's tragic death, authors Jesse P. Pollack and Mark Moran present the definitive account of the shocking Springfield township cold case. As Springfield residents decorated for Halloween in September 1972, the crime rate in the quiet, affluent township was at its...
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100th Celebration with author Kate Zaliznock
Congratulations to Crime Capsule for reaching 100 episodes. Today, we're celebrating returning a former guest, Kate Zaliznock, author of The San Francisco Doodler Murders. In 1974, one of San Francisco's most horrific unsolved serial murder cases began. In less than two years, the man police…
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Behind the Scenes of Crime Capsule: 100th Episode Special with Christen Thompson
Celebrating 100 episodes, host Benjamin Morris reflects on milestones and the journey to reaching this momentous occasion. He acknowledges the support of Christen Thompson from Arcadia and the History Press, who played a pivotal role in bringing the podcast to life. Join the celebration as they...
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100th Episode Teaser
Join Crime Capsule in celebrating their 100th episode milestone with a special birthday bash! Starting off with an exclusive interview with director Christen Thompson from the History Press, followed by updates from past guests on their cases. Get ready for promotions, giveaways, and a big…
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Lost Sopris with author Genevieve Faoro-Johannsen Pt 2
Before the Flood The lost town of Sopris lies silently beneath the depths of Trinidad Lake. Once a thriving mining community in the late 1800s, it was renowned for abundant coal deposits and a bustling population. Three generations called Sopris home. They fought in the Civil War, homesteaded and...
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Lost Sopris with author Genevieve Faoro-Johannsen
Before the Flood The lost town of Sopris lies silently beneath the depths of Trinidad Lake. Once a thriving mining community in the late 1800s, it was renowned for abundant coal deposits and a bustling population. Three generations called Sopris home. They fought in the Civil War, homesteaded and...
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From DNA testing to the Dixie Mafia, Crime Capsule brings you new stories of true crime in American history. Join writer and host Benjamin Morris for exclusive interviews with authors from Arcadia Publishing, writing the hottest books on the most chilling stories of our country’s past. Crime Capsule: history so interesting it’s criminal.
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