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American Criminal
The true crime history podcast that takes you inside the minds of some of our most notorious felons and outlaws, exploring the dark side to the American dream.
Host Jeremy Schwartz will introduce you to the picture-perfect brothers who teamed up to kill their parents; the thief who stole babies and ruined countless lives; the crypto king who siphoned off billions in the name of saving the world—and plenty more. From assassins and gangsters, to killers and con artists, whatever the case, whoever…
Episodes
American CriminalHalloween Horrors: The San Francisco Witch Killers | 2
After claiming their first victim, Michael and Suzan Carson flee San Francisco and take shelter in the wilderness. While the authorities investigate the murder…
American CriminalHalloween Horrors: The San Francisco Witch Killers | 1
In 1647, Alse Young became the first person executed for the crime of witchcraft in the American colonies. Three and a half centuries later, a husband and wife…
American CriminalHalloween Horrors: The San Francisco Witch Killers | 1
In 1647, Alse Young became the first person executed for the crime of witchcraft in the American colonies. Three and a half centuries later, a husband and wife…
American CriminalVintage Halloween Horrors | The Real Amityville Horror | 3
In November 1974, six members of the DeFeo family were found murdered in their beds in Amityville, New York. The truth behind the shocking crime rocked the…
American CriminalVintage Halloween Horrors | The Real Amityville Horror | 3
In November 1974, six members of the DeFeo family were found murdered in their beds in Amityville, New York. The truth behind the shocking crime rocked the…
American CriminalSerial Killer: Richard Rogers | How to Catch a Killer | 4
Following the murder of Michael Sakara, investigators from New Jersey reach out to their New York counterparts to form a task force. They team up with…
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Serial Killer: Richard Rogers | How to Catch a Killer | 4
Following the murder of Michael Sakara, investigators from New Jersey reach out to their New York counterparts to form a task force. They team up with…
American CriminalVintage Halloween Horrors | The Candyman Killer | 2
In 1974, one shocking crime changed the way Americans think about trick-or-treating forever when Ronald O'Bryan's son Timothy died after eating poisoned…
American CriminalVintage Halloween Horrors | The Candyman Killer | 2
In 1974, one shocking crime changed the way Americans think about trick-or-treating forever when Ronald O'Bryan's son Timothy died after eating poisoned…
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Serial Killer: Richard Rogers | Last Seen Leaving | 3
After the discovery of a mutilated body beside the Pennsylvania Turnpike, local investigators search for clues to the man's identity. Their hunt leads them all…
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Serial Killer: Richard Rogers | Last Seen Leaving | 3
After the discovery of a mutilated body beside the Pennsylvania Turnpike, local investigators search for clues to the man's identity. Their hunt leads them all…
American CriminalVintage Halloween Horrors | The Trick or Treat Murder | 1
On Halloween night, 1957, Peter Fabiano is gunned down by one final trick-or-treater. Or so it seems. Listen to all Halloween Horrors episodes wherever you get…
American CriminalVintage Halloween Horrors | The Trick or Treat Murder | 1
On Halloween night, 1957, Peter Fabiano is gunned down by one final trick-or-treater. Or so it seems. Listen to all Halloween Horrors episodes wherever you get…
American CriminalAmerican Criminal Season 28 - Halloween Horrors: The San Francisco Witch Killers
In 1647, Alse Young became the first person executed for the crime of witchcraft in the American colonies. Unfortunately, she wouldn’t be the last. As the 17th…
American CriminalAmerican Criminal Season 28 - Halloween Horrors: The San Francisco Witch Killers
In 1647, Alse Young became the first person executed for the crime of witchcraft in the American colonies. Unfortunately, she wouldn’t be the last. As the 17th…
American CriminalSerial Killer: Richard Rogers | A Mutilated Body | 2
Having been acquitted of murdering his roommate Frederic Spencer, Richard Rogers moves to New York City, where he studies nursing and gets a job at Mount Sinai…
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Serial Killer: Richard Rogers | A Mutilated Body | 2
Having been acquitted of murdering his roommate Frederic Spencer, Richard Rogers moves to New York City, where he studies nursing and gets a job at Mount Sinai…
American CriminalSerial Killer: Richard Rogers | The First Kill | 1
Between 1991 and 1993, New York City was home to an active serial killer: Richard Rogers. But his first kill came long before he made it to the Big Apple. In…
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Serial Killer: Richard Rogers | The First Kill | 1
Between 1991 and 1993, New York City was home to an active serial killer: Richard Rogers. But his first kill came long before he made it to the Big Apple. In…
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Nicky Barnes: Mr Untouchable | A Fair Fight | 2
Fresh out of his stint in Green Haven State Prison, Nicky Barnes gets to work rebuilding his drug business. He takes the advice of Matty Madonna, and models…
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Nicky Barnes: Mr Untouchable | A Fair Fight | 2
Fresh out of his stint in Green Haven State Prison, Nicky Barnes gets to work rebuilding his drug business. He takes the advice of Matty Madonna, and models…
American CriminalCase File | Mafia Cops
There's corruption, and then there's corruption.Stephen Caracappa and Louis Eppolito rise through the ranks of the NYPD while secretly working for the Mafia…
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Case File | Mafia Cops
There's corruption, and then there's corruption.Stephen Caracappa and Louis Eppolito rise through the ranks of the NYPD while secretly working for the Mafia…
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American Criminal Season 27 - Serial Killer: Richard Rogers
In the early ‘90s, someone was taking men home from Manhattan’s gay bars, killing them, and mutilating their bodies. As pieces of victims turned up outside the…
American CriminalAmerican Criminal Season 27 - Serial Killer: Richard Rogers
In the early ‘90s, someone was taking men home from Manhattan’s gay bars, killing them, and mutilating their bodies. As pieces of victims turned up outside the…
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Nicky Barnes: Mr Untouchable | The Rest of the Story | 5
Jeremy and Joel get together for a casual and illuminating conversation about the complicated world of Nicky Barnes, the legacy he left behind, and the many…
American CriminalNicky Barnes: Mr Untouchable | The Rest of the Story | 5
Jeremy and Joel get together for a casual and illuminating conversation about the complicated world of Nicky Barnes, the legacy he left behind, and the many…
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Nicky Barnes: Mr Untouchable | Cold, Calculated Revenge | 4
When a low-level grunt in the Council's orbit gets picked up for running a telephone scam, he offers to help the feds get to Nicky Barnes. And over a period of…
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Nicky Barnes: Mr Untouchable | Cold, Calculated Revenge | 4
When a low-level grunt in the Council's orbit gets picked up for running a telephone scam, he offers to help the feds get to Nicky Barnes. And over a period of…
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Nicky Barnes: Mr Untouchable | The Council | 3
In 1972, Nicky Barnes assembles "The Council" -- a Mafia-inspired syndicate of Black heroin dealers. They establish a partnership with supplier Matty Madonna…
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Nicky Barnes: Mr Untouchable | The Council | 3
In 1972, Nicky Barnes assembles "The Council" -- a Mafia-inspired syndicate of Black heroin dealers. They establish a partnership with supplier Matty Madonna…
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Nicky Barnes: Mr Untouchable | Son of Harlem | 1
Long before he became "Mr Untouchable" -- one of the biggest drug dealers in the country -- Nicky Barnes was just a kid growing up in Harlem. But he would…
American CriminalNicky Barnes: Mr Untouchable | Son of Harlem | 1
Long before he became "Mr Untouchable" -- one of the biggest drug dealers in the country -- Nicky Barnes was just a kid growing up in Harlem. But he would…
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Case File | The Doctors Who Stole Bodies
In the 18th century, it was an open secret that new corpses would often be taken from graves and used as teaching aids for medical students. Not the most…
American CriminalCase File | The Doctors Who Stole Bodies
In the 18th century, it was an open secret that new corpses would often be taken from graves and used as teaching aids for medical students. Not the most…
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American Criminal Season 26- Nicky Barnes: Mr. Untouchable
In the 1970s, one man is the face of New York City’s heroin trade: Leroy “Nicky” Barnes. After a years-long cycle of arrests, prison time, and parole, Nicky…
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American Criminal Season 26- Nicky Barnes: Mr. Untouchable
In the 1970s, one man is the face of New York City’s heroin trade: Leroy “Nicky” Barnes. After a years-long cycle of arrests, prison time, and parole, Nicky…
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William 'Boss' Tweed | How History Made the Man | 5
If the story of William Tweed has taught us anything, it’s that corruption in politics is nothing new. But nor is corruption the only thing that affected the…
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William 'Boss' Tweed | How History Made the Man | 5
If the story of William Tweed has taught us anything, it’s that corruption in politics is nothing new. But nor is corruption the only thing that affected the…
American CriminalCase File | History Daily | Boss Tweed Escapes Prison
December 4, 1875. Notoriously corrupt New York City politician Boss Tweed slips away from guards during a home visit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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Case File | History Daily | Boss Tweed Escapes Prison
December 4, 1875. Notoriously corrupt New York City politician Boss Tweed slips away from guards during a home visit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
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William 'Boss' Tweed | Knives Out | 4
By the spring of 1870, William Tweed had almost complete control over New York – not just the city, but much of the state, too. And with his wealth increasing…
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William 'Boss' Tweed | Knives Out | 4
By the spring of 1870, William Tweed had almost complete control over New York – not just the city, but much of the state, too. And with his wealth increasing…
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William 'Boss' Tweed | The New York City Draft Riots | 3
As Bill Tweed tightened his stranglehold over Tammany Hall, the Civil War broke out, throwing the country into chaos. And when the war effort asked New Yorkers…
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William 'Boss' Tweed | The New York City Draft Riots | 3
As Bill Tweed tightened his stranglehold over Tammany Hall, the Civil War broke out, throwing the country into chaos. And when the war effort asked New Yorkers…
American CriminalWilliam 'Boss' Tweed | Police at War | 2
When Fernando Wood won the election to become mayor of New York City, Bill Tweed watched him closely. He observed everything his political rival did -- the way…
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William 'Boss' Tweed | Police at War | 2
When Fernando Wood won the election to become mayor of New York City, Bill Tweed watched him closely. He observed everything his political rival did -- the way…
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William 'Boss' Tweed | New York's Forty Thieves | 1
Growing up in a New York City where pigs roamed the unpaved streets, Bill Tweed didn't have much reason to pay attention to the world of politics. But as he…
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William 'Boss' Tweed | New York's Forty Thieves | 1
Growing up in a New York City where pigs roamed the unpaved streets, Bill Tweed didn't have much reason to pay attention to the world of politics. But as he…
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Case File | Destroying Richard Jewell
Eric Rudolph's horrific crimes affected a lot of people. More than 100 people were injured in his bombings, and two people lost their lives. And there was one…
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Case File | Destroying Richard Jewell
Eric Rudolph's horrific crimes affected a lot of people. More than 100 people were injured in his bombings, and two people lost their lives. And there was one…
American CriminalAmerican Criminal Season 25: William 'Boss' Tweed
In the 19th century, the great American experiment was still in its infancy. Not only was the political landscape still forming, but everyday voters didn’t…
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American Criminal Season 25: William 'Boss' Tweed
In the 19th century, the great American experiment was still in its infancy. Not only was the political landscape still forming, but everyday voters didn’t…
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Killer Cowboy: The Legend of Claude Dallas
In 1981, game wardens Bill Pogue and Conley Elms stopped by the Nevada campsite of Claude Dallas, a self-proclaimed "mountain man" who was living off the land…
American CriminalKiller Cowboy: The Legend of Claude Dallas
In 1981, game wardens Bill Pogue and Conley Elms stopped by the Nevada campsite of Claude Dallas, a self-proclaimed "mountain man" who was living off the land…
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Case File | Deep Cover | The Family Man
Elise and Marissa grew up in a seemingly normal house in the suburbs of St. Louis, but it was a house built on secrets. There were things their father never…
American CriminalCase File | Deep Cover | The Family Man
Elise and Marissa grew up in a seemingly normal house in the suburbs of St. Louis, but it was a house built on secrets. There were things their father never…
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Domestic Terror: The Hunt for Eric Rudolph | One Final Bomb | 5
After making it through his first couple of years alone in the woods, Eric Rudolph decided that he wasn't done building bombs. So he picked his target and set…
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Domestic Terror: The Hunt for Eric Rudolph | One Final Bomb | 5
After making it through his first couple of years alone in the woods, Eric Rudolph decided that he wasn't done building bombs. So he picked his target and set…
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Domestic Terror: The Hunt for Eric Rudolph | Run Rudolph Run | 4
Following his latest bombing of an abortion clinic, Eric Rudolph was on the back foot – running scared. He believed in the righteousness of his actions, but he…