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Most Notorious! A True Crime History Podcast

Blue Ewe Media
True Crime
Grimes Sisters
Lindbergh Kidnapping
Chicago
Charley Flynn
Murder
Benny Bedwell
California Gold Rush
Willow Springs
Harry Gloss
Elvis Presley
San Francisco
Matthew Bernstein
Mary Gibson
Charles Lindbergh
Lise Pearlman
Charles Starkweather
Caril Ann Fugate
Sex Trafficking
Victorian-Era Crime

Serial killers. Gangsters. Gunslingers. Victorian-era murderers. And that's just the tip of the iceberg. Each week, the Most Notorious podcast features true-life tales of crime, criminals, tragedies and disasters throughout history. Host Erik Rivenes interviews authors and historians who have studied their subjects for years. Their stories are offered with unique insight, detail, and historical ac... more

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Molly Zelko was the crusading editor and publisher of the Spectator, a newspaper devoted to battling local gangsters operating slot machines and other rackets in Joliet, Illinois. In the late night hours of September 25, 1957 she vanished, with only... more

On September 13, 1868, the bodies of Jacob and Nancy Young were discovered brutally murdered along the bank of the White River in Cold Spring, Indiana. Police would eventually set their sights on a charming and fascinating confidence woman named Nanc... more

Close to midnight on May 17, 1951, four north Alabama lawmen drove to a bootlegger’s home to serve an arrest warrant. Before the clock struck twelve, the bootlegger lay dead in front of the house he shared with his wife and eight children, and three ... more

My guest today is Dr. Amy Helen Bell, author of "Under Cover of Darkness: Murders in Blackout London". She shares accounts of the terror, tragedy and crime experienced by Londoners during the blackout and the blitz in 1940s wartime Britain.

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Recent Guests

Wendy Gamber
Robert F. Burns Professor in History at Indiana University, Bloomington
Indiana University, Bloomington
Episode: 382: The Notorious Nancy Clem & the Cold Spring Murders w/ Wendy Gamber
Lesa Carnes Shaul
Author of Midnight Cry, A Shooting on Sand Mountain
University of West Alabama
Episode: 381: Alabama's Kilpatrick Shooting w/ Lesa Carnes Shaul
Dr. Amy Helen Bell
Historian at Huron University College, specializing in the social and cultural history of 20th century Britain, especially London.
Huron University College, University of Western Ontario
Episode: 380: Murder in Blackout London w/ Amy Helen Bell
Dr. Ed Epperly
Author of 'Fiend Incarnate, Villisca Axe Murders of 1912'
Episode: MoNo Encore: The Villisca Axe Murders: Wilkerson Vs. Jones w/ Edgar Epperly
Dr. Edgar Epperly
A historian and researcher who has studied the Villisca Axe Murders for over 70 years
Episode: MoNo Encore: The Villisca Axe Murders: Crime Scene w/ Edgar Epperly
Amit Katwala
Writer and editor for Wired, author of Tremors in the Blood
Episode: 377: The Murder of Anna Wilkens & The Birth of the Lie Detector w/ Amit Katwala
Justin Dombrowski
A screenplay writer, author, and expert on the history of Erie, Pennsylvania, specializing in Polish genealogy research.
Author of Erie's Great Mausoleum Mystery, Ghouls, Grave Robbers & Extortion
Episode: 376: Erie's Mausoleum Mystery w/ Justin Dombrowski
Brian Santana
College English professor and writer
Episode: 375: The Murder of Virginia Olson w/ Brian & Cameron Santana
Cameron Santana
Veteran law enforcement officer with over 18 years of experience
Episode: 375: The Murder of Virginia Olson w/ Brian & Cameron Santana

Host

Erik Rivenes
Host of a true crime history podcast, Erik Rivenes engages with an array of authors and historians to uncover detailed stories surrounding notorious crimes throughout history.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 3.6k ratings
  • Why?

    If Virginia’s family is not interested in solving the case and most of her peers are older and becoming unhelpful, why continue to focus on the case?

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    PW from GR
    United States2 months ago
  • Love this pod!

    I’ve listened on and off for years. While the podcast occasionally features crackpot authors (mostly Jack-the-Ripper related), more often than not the interviews are direct and informative. I just listened to a fantastic episode on the Manhattan Well Mystery, and it made me finally get around to writing a review for this show, which I should have done LONG ago. Keep up the great work, Erik!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Pools of Bethesda
    United States2 months ago
  • Love it

    Very high quality interviews from a laid-back host who has a great rapport with the authors he interviews. It is one of my top-2 historical true crime shows!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    omar1ot
    United States2 months ago
  • Five Stars

    A very unique format because of the simplicity! Thank you for not be ing in a hurry through the interview and offering a great discussion without talking over each other, no unneeded banter, and a clean podcast. Eric’s voice is calm and just what the world is in need of right now! Fiver stars!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    PolkSaladAnnie1980
    United States3 months ago
  • One of the best

    OG True Crime!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    đź’•brener
    United States3 months ago

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Critiques have noted occasional difficulties with audio quality and a desire for more challenging questions towards guests on contentious issues.
Overall, it is described as a captivating experience that is both educational and entertaining.
The format of letting guests tell their stories without interruption is highly praised, providing a fluid narrative experience.
Many enjoy the unique combination of true crime with historical context, finding it both informative and captivating.
Listeners appreciate the deep historical insights and the engaging storytelling style of the host.

Chart Rankings

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#217
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#242
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#161
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#97
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#162
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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

380: Murder in Blackout London w/ Amy Helen Bell
Q: What do you think sparked Gordon Cummins' rampage during the war?
Cummins’ violent turn seems to be attributed to the war conditions, which provided him opportunities that may have unleashed a side of him previously unrecognized.
380: Murder in Blackout London w/ Amy Helen Bell
Q: Could you talk more about that?
In the early days of the war, the domestic murders often arose from intense emotional distress and the pressure of war leading to tragic outcomes like murder-suicides.
380: Murder in Blackout London w/ Amy Helen Bell
Q: What was it like to live as a Londoner during this very dark time?
Londoners experienced a horrifying mixture of fear, monotony, and community amidst the chaos of war, characterized by the intense restrictions of the blackout and the emotional toll of war.
380: Murder in Blackout London w/ Amy Helen Bell
Q: Would you tell us more about that case? And is it the reason you became so interested in true crime?
Bell's interest stemmed from her father's involvement in a high-profile murder case as a criminal lawyer, which she only discovered later and researched extensively after his death.
MoNo Encore: The Villisca Axe Murders: Crime Scene w/ Edgar Epperly
Q: Was there any sign that anyone in the Moore home had awakened and was aware of what had happened before they were killed?
The house had no traces of struggle or blood trails, suggesting the victims did not realize they were being attacked.

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2. Lesa Carnes Shaul
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5. Dr. Edgar Epperly
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7. Justin Dombrowski
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