On this episode of Advances in Care , host Erin Welsh and Dr. Craig Smith, Chair of the Department of Surgery and Surgeon-in-Chief at NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia discuss the highlights of Dr. Smith’s 40+ year career as a cardiac surgeon and how the culture of Columbia has been a catalyst for innovation in cardiac care. Dr. Smith describes the excitement of helping to pioneer the institution’s heart transplant program in the 1980s, when it was just one of only three hospitals in the country practicing heart transplantation. Dr. Smith also explains how a unique collaboration with Columbia’s cardiology team led to the first of several groundbreaking trials, called PARTNER (Placement of AoRTic TraNscatheteR Valve), which paved the way for a monumental treatment for aortic stenosis — the most common heart valve disease that is lethal if left untreated. During the trial, Dr. Smith worked closely with Dr. Martin B. Leon, Professor of Medicine at Columbia University Irving Medical Center and Chief Innovation Officer and the Director of the Cardiovascular Data Science Center for the Division of Cardiology. Their findings elevated TAVR, or transcatheter aortic valve replacement, to eventually become the gold-standard for aortic stenosis patients at all levels of illness severity and surgical risk. Today, an experienced team of specialists at Columbia treat TAVR patients with a combination of advancements including advanced replacement valve materials, three-dimensional and ECG imaging, and a personalized approach to cardiac care. Finally, Dr. Smith shares his thoughts on new frontiers of cardiac surgery, like the challenge of repairing the mitral and tricuspid valves, and the promising application of robotic surgery for complex, high-risk operations. He reflects on life after he retires from operating, and shares his observations of how NewYork-Presbyterian and Columbia have evolved in the decades since he began his residency. For more information visit nyp.org/Advances…
Send us a text In this episode, we revisit the dark case of Kathleen Bedsole's murder in 1983, and the attempted murder of Charles Leonard, Jr., a crime that shook the communities surrounding Birmingham, Alabama to their core. We delve into the disturbed mind of David Duren, the man accused of the brutal killing, and unravel the events that led to one of the most infamous true crime stories in the region. What We Cover : An in-depth look at the night of the murder - what happened, how it was discovered, and the immediate aftermath that sent shockwaves through the community. Profile of the Perpetrator(s): A detailed background on David Duren exploring his history, potential motives, and the factors that may have contributed to his actions. Also, we get into the effect that this crime had on him and the aftermath of his actions. Trial and Justice: An examination of the courtroom drama, the legal strategies employed, and the verdict that closed the case. Listen Now: Share this episode with a friend or two or share the link on your favorite platform to help us reach more true crime fans eager to uncover the hidden truths behind these cases. Narrator: Curtis Hildreth Excerpts of David Duren's writings : Read by Tim Gwyn Intro and Outro Music : Isaiah Hildreth Sources: http://www.goodfight.com/letters/AnAttitudeAdjustment.html https://murderpedia.org/male.D/d1/duren-david-ray.htm https://www.newspapers.com/image/1151496322/?match=1&terms=Bedsole%2C%20Kathleen https://www.newspapers.com/image/794763897/?match=1&terms=Bedsole%2C%20Kathleen https://www.newspapers.com/image/794456346/ https://www.newspapers.com/image/795056645/ https://docs.google.com/document/d/1s5tnqmcX9Eal-howxfkSdrMbXh5tVQYa4CVD95ih_5w/edit?tab=t.0 Support the show hardtimesandtruecrimes.com buymeacoffee.com/hardtimesTC…
Send us a text Episode Summary: On Valentine’s Day 1971, a young couple Jesse McBane and Patricia Mann vanished after a romantic night in Durham, North Carolina. Days later, their bound and strangled bodies were discovered deep in the woods. Their deaths were no accident—this was a meticulously staged murder. Over 50 years later, the case remains unsolved. Who was behind this horrific crime, and why have investigators struggled to bring justice to Jesse and Patricia? Join us as we unravel the chilling details of the murders and explore the theories that still haunt the couples friends, family and communities. Sources: findagrave.com newspapers.com The Long Dance Podcast https://www.opendurham.org/buildings/bullocks-bbq#:~:text=By%20the%20late%201940s%2C%20the,became%20the%20first%20Bullock's%20Restaurant. https://www.bullocks-bbq.com/about.html#:~:text=Bullock's%20BBQ%20has%20been%20a,so%20they%20had%20to%20grow. 🔎 In This Episode, We Cover: ✔️ The timeline of Jesse & Patricia’s final hours ✔️ The disturbing way their bodies were found ✔️ Possible suspects ✔️ Why the case remains unsolved after 50+ years 👀 Could This Case Still Be Solved? New forensic techniques might hold the key. Could this cold case finally get the justice it deserves? 🎧 Listen Now 🔔 Subscribe & Leave a Review! Enjoying Hard Times & True Crimes ? Don’t forget to subscribe, rate, and review on your favorite podcast platform! Your support helps us keep telling these stories. 📩 Got a Case Suggestion? Send us your requests at hardtimesandtruecrimes@gmail.com 🎙 Hosted by Darlene & Melody | Intros & Outros by Curtis Music: Guilty by Al Bowly (in the Public Domain) “Hard Times & True Crimes—two Southern Christian women take turns telling each other historical, true crime stories. Support the show hardtimesandtruecrimes.com buymeacoffee.com/hardtimesTC…
Send us a text In this episode of Hard Times and True Crimes , we dive into a chilling case that highlights the dark side of online interactions. In the early 2000s, an internet chatroom became the setting for a deadly deception - what started as a seemingly harmless online friendship between marine_sniper and talhotblond, turned into a love triangle that ended in murder. We'll explore how a web of lies, manipulation, and hidden identities led to a fatal encounter. Join us as we break down the timeline of events, discuss the key players, and examine how the anonymity of the internet played a dangerous role in this real-life tragedy. Could this crime have been prevented? And what does it reveal about the risks of online relationships? In This Episode, We Cover: The rise of online chatrooms in the early 2000s The key individuals involved in this shocking case How online deception escalated into real-world violence The investigation and trial that followed The impact of this case on Internet safety Tune in for a gripping true crime story that reminds us: not everyone online is who they claim to be. Narrator : Curtis Hildreth Intro and Outro Music : Isaiah Hildreth Sources: https://youtu.be/UO0vwNu-ZTw?si=hksZ4k27n8DKJAHE https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VI-JATDDUd8 https://www.newspapers.com/image/877751944/?match=1&terms=thomas%20montgomery https://www.newspapers.com/image/877368196/?match=1&terms=brian%20barrett Support the show hardtimesandtruecrimes.com buymeacoffee.com/hardtimesTC…
Send us a text In this episode, we delve into the lesser-known case of Ida Ball Warren, a woman from Winston-Salem, North Carolina, whose story shocked the state in 1914. It all began with the discovery of a body in Muddy Creek—a chilling find that, months later, would unravel a dark web of secrets and lead investigators straight to the man's own house. What You’ll Learn in This Episode The events leading up to Garrett Warren’s murder. How the discovery in Muddy Creek led investigators to Ida. Public reaction to Ida Ball Warren. Insight into early 20th-century societal attitudes toward women in crime. Listener Challenge What are your thoughts on Ida Ball Warren’s case? Do you think justice was truly served? Drop us a comment on social media or leave us a voicemail—we might feature your feedback in a future episode! Support the Show Love the podcast? Don’t forget to: Leave us a review on Apple Podcasts! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Follow us on your favorite podcast app. Share this episode with a true crime-loving friend. Music by Isaiah Hildreth Male Narrator Curtis Hildreth Sources newspapers.com findagrave.com https://casetext.com/case/state-v-christy-30 Support the show hardtimesandtruecrimes.com buymeacoffee.com/hardtimesTC…
Send us a text On New Year's Day 1951, a respected member of the Mt. Airy community was targeted in a car bombing. He was a teacher, a new husband, the son of a police chief, and an upstanding citizen. It took two years for the bomber to be apprehended when they targeted another victim. Narrator: Curtis Hildreth Intro and Outro Music: Isaiah Hildreth Sources: Pickens, Cathy. True Crime Stories of Western North Carolina . Arcadia Publishing, 2022. https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-high-point-enterprise-mt-airy-bombi/24079081/ https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-daily-times-news-mt-airy-bombing-ca/11451814/ https://www.newspapers.com/image/12198628/?match=1&terms=William%20Cochrane https://www.newspapers.com/image/1046213430/?match=1&terms=cochrane%2C%20william https://www.newspapers.com/image/934138603/ https://www.newspapers.com/image/934138608/ https://www.newspapers.com/image/938833299/?match=1&terms=cochrane%2C%20william Support the show hardtimesandtruecrimes.com buymeacoffee.com/hardtimesTC…
Send us a text In 1913 Nancy Ann Kerley's name became infamous in the Appalachian mountains of North Carolina. Her story remains a chilling legend in the region's history. Listen to this episode to find out why. Music By Memphis Robinson Gora Sources: newspapers.com findagrave.com https://www.facebook.com/LadyFromTheMountains13/posts/the-legend-of-nance-dude-stoned-by-children-considered-a-witch-by-some-and-a-com/295072048854981/ https://www.wikitree.com/wiki/Conard-284 https://docsouth.unc.edu/nc/johnson/chapter24.html https://www.knoxnews.com/story/life/2024/08/28/cataloochee-valley-settlers-descendants-return-to-the-smokies/74950606007/ The Legend of Nance Dude by Maurice Stanley Support the show hardtimesandtruecrimes.com buymeacoffee.com/hardtimesTC…
Send us a text Days before Christmas in 1831, Charlie Silver went missing from his home, leaving behind a young wife and baby. In the mountains of Western North Carolina, his family searched to no avail. Unfortunately, Charlie was eventually found but not all in one piece. Narrator: Curtis Hildreth Intro and Outro Music: Isaiah Hildreth Narrator of The Ballad Of Frankie Silver excerpt - Lily Hildreth Sources: You Tube Documentary - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZQ6DViANMIc McCrumb, Sharyn. The Ballad of Frankie Silver. The Penguin Group 1998 https://exhibits.lib.unc.edu/exhibits/show/capital-punishment/biographies/silver https://www.ncpedia.org/biography/silver-frankie https://murderpedia.org/female.S/s/silver-frankie.htm https://www.google.com/search?q=what+was+appalachian+life+like+in+the+1800s&rlz=1C1CHBF_enUS1055US1057&oq=what+was+appalachian+life+like+in+the+1800s&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyCQgAEEUYORigAdIBCTExMDcxajBqN6gCALACAA&sourceid=chrome&ie=UTF-8#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:7ec1b597,vid:liDtcY_NbWI,st:0 Lyrics to the Ballad: https://www.ncanchor.org/printpdf/13728 (authorship attributed to Thomas Scott) Support the show hardtimesandtruecrimes.com buymeacoffee.com/hardtimesTC…
Send us a text On Christmas Eve in 1881, the bodies of three teenagers were found in a burning house. The brutal way in which they were killed would shock the country. Listen to the conclusion of the story on this episode. Music By Riley Hildreth Sources: https://sites.rootsweb.com/~kycarter/journals/neal_craft_murder.htm The Story of the First Hanging in Carter County by Glen R. Haney findagrave.com newspapers.com The Ashland Tragedy: Murder, a Mob and a Militia in Kentucky by H E Joe Castle and J. M. Huff Fresh Hell Podcast Support the show hardtimesandtruecrimes.com buymeacoffee.com/hardtimesTC…
Send us a text On Christmas Eve in 1881, the bodies of three teenagers were found in a burning house in Ashland, Kentucky. The brutal way that they died would shock not only the community, but the entire nation. Music by Isaiah and Riley Hildreth Sources: findagrave.com wikipedia.com The Ashland Tragedy: MURDER, A MOB & A MILITIA IN KENTUCKY by Joe Castle and JM Huff Fresh Hell Podcast https://sites.rootsweb.com/~kycarter/journals/neal_craft_murder.htm Support the show hardtimesandtruecrimes.com buymeacoffee.com/hardtimesTC…
Send us a text The residents of Cumming, Georgia were in an uproar in 1972 after two sheriff deputies were murdered. Just months later, in the same vicinity, a middle-aged couple was murdered in their bed and the community was on edge. Were the killings connected? Could it be retaliation or was it something else altogether? Was anyone else in danger? Narrator: Curtis Hildreth Intro and Outro Music: Isaiah Hildreth Sources: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62SuK3_9mR4 https://www.newspapers.com/image/398617568/?match=1&terms=hollis%20morgan https://www.newspapers.com/image/398240286/?match=1&terms=michael%20morgan https://www.newspapers.com/image/971797866/?match=1&terms=michael%20morgan (picture of Michael Morgan) https://services.gdc.ga.gov/GDC/OffenderQuery/jsp/OffQryRedirector.jsp Support the show hardtimesandtruecrimes.com buymeacoffee.com/hardtimesTC…
Send us a text On Thanksgiving Eve in 1930 , a dairy farming family of four were brutally murdered. Their deaths shocked the nation. Ninety-five years later, the murders are still unsolved. Listen to the episode to see if you think you know who the killer is. Male Narrator: Curtis Hildreth Music: Isaiah Hildreth Sources: findagrave.com newspapers.com modernfarmer.com The Germond Family Murders: A Scientific Conclusion to a Cold Case by Vincent Cookingham PHD Old Timey Crimey Podcast Between the Cracks Podcast Support the show hardtimesandtruecrimes.com buymeacoffee.com/hardtimesTC…
Send us a text On Thanksgiving Night, in 2009, Paul Merhige joined his family for their annual get-together. He had not been invited but decided to attend anyway. He called his father to get directions to his cousin's home and his father complied. What happened after he arrived that evening was a nightmare that tore the family apart. Sources: https://www.newspapers.com/image/781522952/?match=1&terms=Merhige%20paul https://www.newspapers.com/image/658361509/?match=1&terms=Merhige%20paul https://www.newspapers.com/image/286357403/?match=1&terms=Merhige%20paul https://www.newspapers.com/image/206749563/?match=1&terms=Merhige%20paul https://www.macabredaily.com/articles/template-6fy98 https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/fl-district-court-of-appeal/1657743.html Support the show hardtimesandtruecrimes.com buymeacoffee.com/hardtimesTC…
Send us a text In 1991, seventeen year old Crystal Faye Todd didn't come after a night out with friends. Her mother instinctively knew something was wrong. Listen to the story of the disappearance, rape and brutal murder of an all-American girl from Conway, South Carolina. Music by Isaiah Hildreth Sources: newspapers.com findagrave.com Forensic Files Southern Fried True Crime Carolina Crimes Support the show hardtimesandtruecrimes.com buymeacoffee.com/hardtimesTC…
Send us a text With the discovery of radium by the Curies in 1898, great strides were made in the scientific field. Along with the possibilities were risks not yet known. One of the inventions - luminous paint- made painting watch dials big business in the early 1900s. But within two decades the dangers were coming to light. Sources: Narrator : Curtis Hildreth Intro and Outro Music: Isaiah Hildreth Sound Effect Music : Radium Dance - Composer: Schwartz, Jean , Victor Dance Orchestra. Public Domain: Recorded Sound Section, Library of Congress https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/12732/9-ways-people-used-radium-we-understood-risks https://allthatsinteresting.com/radium-girls https://environmentalhistory.org/people/radiumgirls/ https://www.newspapers.com/article/brooklyn-eagle-dr-s-von-sochocky-death/3474048/ https://womenslibrary.org.uk/2017/11/28/radium-girls-the-dark-story-of-americas-shining-women-by-kate-moore/ https://cdn.sourcebooks.com/assets/marketingmaterials/RadiumGirls_EXCERPT.PDF https://www.newspapers.com/image/144179268/?match=1&terms=grace%20fryer https://www.newspapers.com/image/917879198/ https://www.newspapers.com/image/447229085/ https://www.newspapers.com/article/brooklyn-eagle-dr-s-von-sochocky-death/3474048/ Photos: Public Domain Mollie Maggia : author Mlumbrox This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International license. Grace Fryer photo : This work is in the public domain in the United States because it was published (or registered with the U.S. Copyright Office ) before January 1, 1929. Girls painting watch dials photo: This file is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 4.0 International license. https://www.xlsemanal.com/conocer/historia/20190131/envenenamiento-radiactivo-radio-mujeres-guerra-mundial.html Author: Mateo, Esther and Moore, Kate Support the show hardtimesandtruecrimes.com buymeacoffee.com/hardtimesTC…
Send us a text In 1973 a movie opened in theaters that scared the nation - The Exorcist. But you may not be aware that it was based on true events that took place in 1949. Billy Graham urged audiences not to see it due to its depiction of evil, but audiences continued to flock to see it for its scare factor. These are the details of what happened and the truth is scarier than fiction. Intro and Outro Music: Isaiah Hildreth Narrator: Curtis Hildreth Sources: O'Reilly, B., & Dugard, M. (2023). Killing the Witches: The Horror of Salem, Massachusetts . St. Martin's Publishing Group. https://www.newspapers.com/image/868176622/?match=1&terms=exorcism https://www.newspapers.com/image/868178624/?match=1&terms=exorcism https://www.newspapers.com/image/1040054397/?match=1&terms=exorcism https://www.newspapers.com/image/4398609/ Relateable Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7gqsAurxuXIYnQeAHEOnNa?si=Yoi8nwHeT4eR7mqPQSXI3A Support the show hardtimesandtruecrimes.com buymeacoffee.com/hardtimesTC…
Send us a text The trials began in 1692 when a group of young girls in the Puritan village of Salem, Massachusetts claimed they were being tormented by local women who were practicing witchcraft. Male Narrator: Curtis Hildreth Music by Isaiah Hildreth Sources: Killing Witches by Bill O’Riley O'Reilly, B., & Dugard, M. (2023). Killing the Witches: The Horror of Salem, Massachusetts https://salemwitchmuseum.com/my-account/history-education/ https://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu/disp_textbook.cfm?smtid=2&psid=3578 https://history.howstuffworks.com/history-vs-myth/puritans.htm https://www.cliffsnotes.com/literature/c/the-crucible/critical-essays/historical-period-puritans-in-salem https://www.history.com/news/salem-witch-trials-first-accused-woman-slave https://salem.lib.virginia.edu/n95.html https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=the+puritans&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8 https://www.britannica.com/topic/Puritanism https://newenglandhistoricalsociety.com/way-more-than-the-scarlet-letter-puritan-punishments/ https://www.legendsofamerica.com/ma-samuelparris/ http://law2.umkc.edu/faculty/projects/ftrials/salem/SALEM.HTM https://salem.lib.virginia.edu/n38.html https://historyofmassachusetts.org/reverend-george-burroughs-salem/ https://www.themonastery.org/blog/seven-strange-and-barbaric-witch-tests-used-in-the-salem-witch-trials?gad_source=1&gbraid=0AAAAAD9lAltiDnTytAw3jj5g9ZLYRO3bc&gclid=CjwKCAjwvKi4BhABEiwAH2gcw_g8-36rbr8gI1NWQv3DaTj-urRQ3qusZo3nTTAIII2k-mu6Kdk8VhoCrsYQAvD_BwE Reddit Water’s Edge Church- Salem Witch Trials The Gospel Coalition Teaching Salem Witch Trials Support the show hardtimesandtruecrimes.com buymeacoffee.com/hardtimesTC…
Send us a text A rocky marriage, a controlling husband, an estranged wife, and alcohol addiction; a destructive combination that led down a deadly path and ultimately ended in tragedy for several families. Narrator: Curtis Hildreth Intro and Outro Music: Isaiah Hildreth Sources: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-4948199 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carthage_nursing_home_shooting https://www.newspapers.com/image/960980039/?match=1&terms=Wanda%20Neal https://www.newspapers.com/image/632593184/?match=1&terms=Wanda%20Neal https://www.newspapers.com/image/984597352/?match=1&terms=%22Robert%20Stewart%22 https://www.newspapers.com/image/960913943/?match=1&terms=%22Robert%20Stewart%22 https://www.newspapers.com/image/649488771/?match=1&terms=%22Robert%20Stewart%22 https://www.newspapers.com/image/946889600/?match=1&terms=%22Robert%20Stewart%22 https://www.newspapers.com/image/960928640/?match=1&terms=Pinelakes%20Health%20and%20Rehab%20lawsuit https://www.wral.com/story/10-years-later-hero-of-nc-nursing-home-shooting-still-loves-putting-on-the-uniform/18303237/ Support the show hardtimesandtruecrimes.com buymeacoffee.com/hardtimesTC…
Send us a text In August 1931, police were investigating the disappearances of Asta Eicher and her three children. They found love letters, which led them to a man named Harry Powers in Quiet Dell, West Virginia. Nespresso Vertuo Amazon Link: https://amzn.to/4eO75xy Music by Isaiah Hildreth Male Narrator: Curtis Hildreth Sources: newspapers.com findagrave.com wikipedia.com murderpedia.com https://www.wvencyclopedia.org/print/Article/1911 https://news.lib.wvu.edu/2014/10/28/the-harry-powers-murders-crimes-that-inspired-west-virginia-authors/ morbidtourism.com Southern Mysteries Podcast Support the show hardtimesandtruecrimes.com buymeacoffee.com/hardtimesTC…
Send us a text To retire early and live their days sailing on a yacht is the dream of many a couple. Some actually get to live that dream. Such was the case for Tom and Jackie Hawks until the day another dream came true - a grandbaby was on the way. When the couple decided to sell their yacht and move closer to family, they thought they had found the perfect family to enjoy the Well-Deserved . But something sinister was in the works that Tom and Jackie did not see coming. Narrator: Curtis Hildreth Intro and Outro Music: Isaiah Hildreth Sources: 20/20 Episode: https://abc.com/episode/540e7569-4074-40ba-85de-d4aaedacfcc2 48 Hours Episode : https://www.cbsnews.com/news/48-hours-mystery-dark-voyage-12-06-2010/ https://casetext.com/case/people-v-henderson-2126 newspapers.com Hymn - For Those In Peril On The Sea by William Whiting Prime Young Adult Offer: https://amzn.to/3B6JwRU *sign-ups through this link will give us a small commission Support the show hardtimesandtruecrimes.com buymeacoffee.com/hardtimesTC…
Send us a text Marie Dean Arrington was a professional criminal in Florida during the 1960's. After she committed a brutal murder, Marie became the second woman to be put on the FBI's Most Wanted List. Male Narrator- Curtis Hildreth Music by Isaiah Hildreth Sources Find a Grave findagrave.com Wikipedia wikipedia.com Murderpedia Southern Mysteries Podcast Amazon Prime Young Adult Offer: https://amzn.to/4gpn1aY Free for 6 months and then 50% off a regular membership. *If you purchase with our link, we will receive a small commission. Support the show hardtimesandtruecrimes.com buymeacoffee.com/hardtimesTC…
Send us a text The murder of a mother of two in a small town in Randolph County has investigators baffled. She had no enemies to speak of. Sometimes an enemy is closer than we think though and is not someone we consider an enemy. One man is arrested and one man turns himself in. The question is did they work together or did one work alone? Narrator: Curtis Hildreth Intro and Outro Music: Isaiah Hildreth Sources: Interview with Detective Sargeant Jeff Wilhoit https://bjs.ojp.gov/content/pub/pdf/scj9095.pdf https://www.newspapers.com/image/944276601/?match=1&terms=Melissa%20Mickey https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/nc-supreme-court/1049413.html https://greensboro.com/jurors-spare-wife-killers-life-terry-mickey-trial/article_f1d0d149-d619-587a-83e0-2cdc24c3d73f.html https://myfox8.com/news/north-carolina/piedmont-triad/2-piedmont-triad-men-convicted-of-murder-charges-to-be-freed-from-prison/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Asheboro,_North_Carolina Prime Young Adults Offer - 50% off after 6-month free trial. Click Here https://amzn.to/4dJ36SG Offer expires 10/31/2024 *purchasing through this link will earn us a small commission* Support the show hardtimesandtruecrimes.com buymeacoffee.com/hardtimesTC…
Send us a text The 1988 murder of 41 year old Peggy Carr is one of the most bizarre crimes in Polk County Florida history. Music by Isaiah Hildreth Narrator-Curtis Hildreth Sources newspapers.com Poison Mind : The True Story of the Mensa Murderer and the Policewoman who Risked her Life to Bring Him to Justice By Jeffrey Good and Susan Goreck Justialaw The Murder of Peggy Carr Crime Documentary Support the show hardtimesandtruecrimes.com buymeacoffee.com/hardtimesTC…
Send us a text A group of families headed west to California in the spring of 1846 during the Westward Expansion movement. They were well provisioned for the journey that was expected to take them 4-6 months. But one delay after another along with a bad leadership decision turned the trip into a nightmare. Never take a shortcut that has not been proven; it could be deadly. Intro and Outro Music: Isaiah Hildreth Narrator: Curtis Hildreth Sources: Murphy, Virginia Reed. Zeinert, Karen. Across the Plains in the Donner Party. 1996 Linnet Books. Shoe String Press, Inc. North Haven, Connecticut. This resource can be purchased here https://amzn.to/3AmuXcN *This is an affiliate link and we may receive a commission on your purchase* Podcast Unexplained Mysteries - The Donner Party Documentary: The Donner Party; A Film by Ric Burns. 1992 (PBS Documentaries) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Donner_Party https://donduncan.org/trails/donner.htm Support the show hardtimesandtruecrimes.com buymeacoffee.com/hardtimesTC…
Send us a text In 1894, poor Ellen Smith was murdered by her ne-er do- well lover, Peter DeGraff in Winston-Salem, NC. This episode will cover a short background, the murder, trial and execution of Peter DeGraff. The story was made famous by a late nineteenth century murder ballad named Poor Ellen Smith that Peter DeGraff supposedly wrote in prison while awaiting his execution. Music by Isaiah Hildreth The Swamp Lilies https://theswamplilies.bandcamp.com/track/poor-ellen-smith Male Narrator Curtis Hildreth Sources nc-pedia- https://www.ncpedia.org/history/cw-1900/zinzendorf findagrave.com newspapers.com wordpress.com https://northcarolinaroom.wordpress.com/2015/03/25/swinging-into-eternity-poor-ellen-smith/ Support the show hardtimesandtruecrimes.com buymeacoffee.com/hardtimesTC…
Send us a text Edward and Katie Gingerich lived among their people, the Amish, in the early 1990s. When Ed started having various physical ailments and then mental anguish, the church tried to step in but nothing seemed to help; not herbal supplements, prescribed medicines, or hospitalization. This is the story of how Ed became the first Amish person in the US to be tried for murder and the events that led up to the brutal event. Narrator: Curtis Hildreth Intro and Outro Music: Isaiah Hildreth Sources: https://www.crimelibrary.org/notorious_murders/family/gingerich/1.html https://www.newspapers.com/image/14300184/?match=1&terms=Gingerich https://www.newspapers.com/image/564658409/ https://www.meadvilletribune.com/news/local_news/edward-gingerich-found-dead/article_c246da7f-1f12-559a-b738-0fc00c987ee5.html https://www.crimelibrary.org/notorious_murders/family/gingerich/17.html https://mentalillnesspolicy.org/coping/demonic-possession-mental-illness.html Fisher, Jim . Crimson Stain: The Shocking True Story of Ed Gingerich. May 2000. Berkeley True Crime. You can purchase this title here https://amzn.to/4d2EFzc *We are Amazon affiliates and as such may earn commission from qualifying purchases.* Support the show hardtimesandtruecrimes.com buymeacoffee.com/hardtimesTC…
Send us a text In the spring of 1856, two brothers, seven year old George and five year old Joseph wondered off together from their cabin home in the Alleghenies Mountains of Pennsylvania. Listen to hear their tragic story. Allison Krauss Music Video Jacob's Dream https://youtu.be/sUtNRK3tYgg?si=TMerX-xqoij1dUGn Male Narrator: Curtis Hildreth Music by Isaiah Hildreth Sources newspapers.com findagrave.com The Lost Children of the Alleghenies Written by Charles McCarthy Pennsylvania Oddities Podcast Support the show hardtimesandtruecrimes.com buymeacoffee.com/hardtimesTC…
Send us a text After a harrowing shipwreck at sea, Captain Julian Harvey was rescued just off the coast of the Bahamas in November 1961. He is pulled from a dinghy along with a deceased seven-year-old girl but none of the other passengers are found. Miraculously, four days later another survivor of the nightmare is rescued and she is barely alive. Her story of the event is far different than the one the captain gave the authorities, raising many questions about what really happened. Narrator: Curtis Hildreth Intro and Outro Music: Isaiah Hildreth Sources: Fassbender, Tere Dupperault and Logan, Richard. 2010. Alone: Orphaned On The Ocean. Titletown Publishing, LLC. May 2, 2010. https://youtu.be/lf4ICs4my2E?si=EdXkrVcJT3KSm6Aj https://www.newspapers.com/image/318139645/ https://www.newspapers.com/search/?date=1961-11&keyword=dupperault®ion=us-fl https://www.newspapers.com/image/301387775/ Support the show hardtimesandtruecrimes.com buymeacoffee.com/hardtimesTC…
Send us a text Paul Dennis Reid also known as The Fast Food Killer is Nashville’s most notorious serial Killer. He was convicted and given seven death sentences for murdering seven people from various fast food restaurants in the Nashville area. Sources: Narrator for today’s episode Darlene Hildreth Music Isaiah Hildreth Intro Written by Sherry White Sources: When Nashville Bled: The untold stories of serial killer Paul Dennis Reid written by Judith Yates findagrave.com newspapers.com murderpedia.com True Crime all the Time Podcast Not Today Podcas Mountain Mysteries Podcast The Murder Mafia Podcast News Channel 5 thetennessean.com americansongwriter.com Support the show hardtimesandtruecrimes.com buymeacoffee.com/hardtimesTC…
Send us a text Sometimes a simple "welfare check" for someone's safety turns out to be more than investigators bargained for. For the Houston Police Department in 1965, this was the case when a man called in concerned about his elderly aunt and uncle. What they found when they got inside was a nauseating scene. Narrator: Curtis Hildreth Intro and Outro Music: Isaiah Hildreth Sources: Criminal Podcast - Episode 41 https://allthatsinteresting.com/ice-box-murders https://www.ktnv.com/news/crime/explanation-of-parricide-and-why-kids-kill-parents (Joyce Lupiani June 10, 2021) Support the show hardtimesandtruecrimes.com buymeacoffee.com/hardtimesTC…
Send us a text On June 1896, Ceely Rose poisoned her family with arsenic because they wouldn't let her see or speak the name of their neighbor, Guy Berry. Her father, David, died within a week of being poisoned. Walter, her brother, died within two weeks and Rebecca, her mother, lived for a month before getting a second dose and then dying. Listen to hear the whole story. Male Narrator-Curtis Hildreth Music-Isaiah Hildreth Sources: The Ceely Rose Murders at Malabar Farm By Mark Sebastian Jordan findagrave.com newspapers.com Most Notorious Podcast https://www.malone.edu/files/resources/thesis-final-draft-rarickdocx.pdf Support the show hardtimesandtruecrimes.com buymeacoffee.com/hardtimesTC…
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