
The events that took place in Chester County, Pennsylvania in August 1978 were unthinkable. Family killing family. A father calling for the murder of his own son. For years The Johnston Gang got away with everything—theft, burglary, violence—until the brazen attacks of August 1978 crossed a line, and the family crime empire began to crumble. Host and writer Amanda Lamb shares her own memories of t... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 10 | Founded | 2 years ago |
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The murders, the all-consuming investigation and trials, and the fear inflicted by the Johnstons left indelible marks on Chester County, Pennsylvania. Scars remain, 45 years after the events of August 1978.
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Since the murders of two Kennett Square police officers in 1972, investigators have been building the case against Bruce Johnston, Sr. In March 1980, justice finally came for the leader of the family crime empire. As prosecutor Bill Lamb told the pre... more
After years of ruthless violence and criminal activity, David and Norman Johnston are charged with multiple counts of murder. In a Pennsylvania courtroom 225 miles away from Chester County, they face a jury. Will the testimony of snitches be enough t... more
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It’s an great podcast overall, would definitely recommend. The only thing is, when it comes to the trial, the narrator uses the word “snitch” a ridiculous number of times and always adds an emphasis in her tone when she says it. It seems so unnecessary and is very bizarre.
As a current resident of the area this was fascinating. The podcaster has a personal angle that really brings the listener into the story.
I grew up in Newark DE and left in 1980 at the age of 22.
I never heard of the Johnston gang or this story.
I was frustrated by the fact these guys could have been harassed and even jailed for all the known burglaries and transporting stolen vehicles and tractors across state lines. Could this have stalled the killing of poor Robin and the Kiddie Gang in 8/78. Justice seemed to take a long time to take these criminals down for the 100s of thousands of $$$ they were stealing.
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It’s so frustrating that justice for Robin after she was drugged and raped as a teenager at the hands two adult men wasn’t even talked about. The investigators just ignored it and wanted info on stolen tractors.
The story is awful but the narrator editorialized a LOT which makes it sound very dramatic in a Dateline-style way. I think it makes it both harder to follow and also makes me doubt her objectivity. I wish she would just let the story speak for itself. If you like Dateline though, you may love this story.
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