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Crimes of the Centuries

Amber Hunt and Audioboom
True Crime
FBI
World War II
Murder
Amityville Horror
Defeo Murders
Great Depression
Vietnam War
Art Theft
Jimmy Savile
Nazi Germany
Cincinnati
Chowchilla Kidnapping
Child Abuse
Hitler
Cultural Genocide
Charley Ross
Diane Downs
California
Crimes Of the Centuries

Crime is so commonplace that it takes something particularly shocking to be labelled the “crime of the century.” Even so, there are a lot of cases that have earned the distinction. In each episode of Crimes of the Centuries, award-winning journalist Amber Hunt will examine a case that’s lesser known today but was huge when it happened. The cases explored span the centuries and each left a mark. So... more

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When 16-year-old John Paul Getty III was kidnapped from a Roman street in 1973, his captors thought they’d chosen the perfect target: the grandson of the richest man in the world. They hadn’t counted on J. Paul Getty refusing to pay. As weeks turned ... more

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Through the 1970s and ’80s, women were being raped and murdered in northwest Fort Lauderdale, and police kept hearing the same name: Eddie Lee Mosley. He was arrested, questioned, identified and released again and again. And somehow, while Mosley rem... more

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In 1907, Ireland’s Crown Jewels vanished from Dublin Castle just days before a royal visit. The hunt for them led into the private lives of aristocrats, con men and royal insiders — and whispers of secret relationships, blackmail and a scandal nobody... more

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For years, famed architect Frank Lloyd Wright had made headlines for his personal life. After all, he'd left his wife and six children for a married woman during the Victorian era, and made no apologies for the two "living in sin" in a home he built ... more

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John Curcio
Fort Lauderdale police detective
Fort Lauderdale Police Department
Episode: S6 Ep29: The Serial Killer Every Cop Knew
Casey Renee
Host of Let's Talk Headlines
Episode: S6 Ep29: The Serial Killer Every Cop Knew
Stephen Michelson
Attorney who represented Eddie Lee Mosley
Episode: S6 Ep29: The Serial Killer Every Cop Knew
Tamara Hill
Licensed clinical child and family psychotherapist
Episode: S6 Ep29: The Serial Killer Every Cop Knew
Mark Safrik
Former FBI Behavioral Analysis Unit supervisory special agent
Federal Bureau of Investigation
Episode: S6 Ep29: The Serial Killer Every Cop Knew
Kevin Allen
Fort Lauderdale police detective
Fort Lauderdale Police Department
Episode: S6 Ep29: The Serial Killer Every Cop Knew
Barbara Howard
Developmental behavioral pediatrician at Johns Hopkins Children's Center
Johns Hopkins Children's Center
Episode: S6 Ep29: The Serial Killer Every Cop Knew
Pam Colloff
Author of Catch the Devil, A True Story of Murder, Deception, and Injustice on the Gulf Coast
Author, freelance journalist
Episode: S6 Ep27: Catch the Devil: The Murder of Shelly Boggio
Noreen Gosch
Mother of Johnny Gosch; central figure in the investigation and advocacy
Gosch family
Episode: S6 Ep26: Johnny Gosch: The Paperboy Who Never Came Home

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Amber Hunt
Host of Crimes of the Centuries

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 6.3k ratings
  • The story of Belle Elmore.

    I usually enjoy listening to this podcast but after listening to this latest episode, just days after reading Hallie Rubenhold’s excellent book on this case, it was extremely disappointing to hear Amber repeating all the smears and slander against Belle that HR had worked so hard to disprove. I’m now wondering about how much work went into the research of other episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    DayBlindStars
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • So much potential

    Love the premise of this podcast. And it could be 5 stars if the “journalist” could simply check her clear political biases and distain for white people at the door. We are TIRED of this and will not be gaslit any more!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Sissarae27
    United States3 months ago
  • Well researched and delivered

    I cannot speak highly enough of Amber's detailed, original presentations and often wry commentary that show this podcast is not your typical show with hosts reading Wikipedia, or regurgitating the same tired stories and making dumb jokes. Along with Amber, Charlie from Crimelines and Kristi from Canadian True Crime are the holy triumvirate of North American true crime podcasts. None of them avoid political and sociological implications of the cases they cover, which I appreciate.

    I advise check... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    HL Barrett
    United States4 months ago
  • Meh

    Good if you like a little podcast with your adverts.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    OriginalItchy
    United States4 months ago
  • Thoughtful and Thought-provoking

    I’ve been a listener to Crimes of the Century for some time now, and always appreciate the care Amber Hunt takes with her subjects, and especially appreciate the intention to give the Twilight Zone/Vic Morrow story two episodes. Well done.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SeanXR
    United States5 months ago

Listeners Say

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Production quality and host's journalistic approach get frequent praise, with occasional critiques of pace or tone.
Some listeners push back on perceived political bias and ads, preferring neutral delivery.
Listeners praise deep, original research and storytelling that goes beyond surface-level summaries.
Overall sentiment highlights thoughtful analysis and respect for historical context, with some vocal disagreements about bias.
Fans note the blending of history and crime as a strength, but a subset feels recent episodes lean too liberal.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#211
United States/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#168
Russia/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#200
Hong Kong/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#207
Brazil/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#214
Colombia/True Crime

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

S6 Ep26: Johnny Gosch: The Paperboy Who Never Came Home
Q: Were you involved in any of the sexual abuse of Johnny?
Yes, I was forced to participate in it according to Paul Bonassi's account during the abduction, and he described a coordinated operation involving multiple individuals; however, the veracity of these claims is disputed by investigators and sources, leaving questions about credibility.
S5 Ep20: The Fox in the Henhouse: Klaus Fuchs and the Secret That Changed the World
Q: What were the consequences of his actions?
His espionage enabled the Soviet Union to develop their own atomic bomb much quicker than anticipated, potentially altering the course of the Cold War.
S5 Ep20: The Fox in the Henhouse: Klaus Fuchs and the Secret That Changed the World
Q: What was Klaus Fuchs' motivation for spying?
He believed that by sharing atomic secrets with the Soviet Union, he could help create a more equal world and promote peace.

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What is Crimes of the Centuries about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A narrative-focused true-crime/history podcast that revisits lesser-known cases with significant historical impact. Episodes blend archival clips, expert commentary, and investigative storytelling to explore legal shifts, societal reactions, and long-running investigations across centuries. Notable strengths include rigorous historical context, careful legal analysis, and a polished production that weaves sponsor reads into the narrative without sacrificing depth. A recurring draw is the host's journalistic rigor and willingness to connect past events to ongoing civil rights and media dynamics, making it appealing to history buffs and true-crime listeners who crave context-rich storytelling.

What stands out is the blend of deep archival re... more

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1. John Curcio
2. Casey Renee
3. Stephen Michelson
4. Tamara Hill
5. Mark Safrik
6. Kevin Allen
7. Barbara Howard
8. Pam Colloff

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