Jeff tells the unbelievable true story of Colton Harris-Moore, better known as the “Barefoot Bandit.”

As a teenager, Harris-Moore became one of the most infamous fugitives in modern American history after a string of burglaries, thefts, and daring escapes across multiple states. Known for committing crimes barefoot and leaving footprints behind, he captured national attention with his ability to evade authorities while stealing cars, boats, and even airplanes—despite having little to no formal training.

What began as local break-ins spiraled into an international manhunt that ended in the Bahamas after years on the run. His story became a strange mix of true crime, media fascination, and internet folklore.

Spoiler Alert: This episode contains spoilers for the Netflix documentary Should I Marry a Murderer.

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• Wikipedia – Colton Harris-Moore
  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colton_Harris_Moore
• Tuko – What Happened to Colton Harris-Moore After Release?
  https://www.tuko.co.ke/entertainment/celebrities/618703-what-happened-colton-harris-moore-release/
• HistoryLink – True Crime: The Barefoot Bandit
  https://historylink.org/File/10397

Sam shares the chilling story of H. H. Holmes, one of America’s earliest and most infamous serial killers.

Operating during the late 1800s in Chicago, Holmes became notorious during the time of the 1893 World’s Fair. Behind his charming demeanor and successful business ventures was a dark and calculated killer whose crimes would become the stuff of legend.

Holmes is most remembered for his so-called “Murder Castle,” a building allegedly designed with hidden rooms, secret passages, and deadly traps. While some details surrounding the case have become exaggerated over time, the horrifying reality of his fraud, manipulation, and murders remains deeply disturbing.

This episode explores the myth, the man, and the terrifying legacy Holmes left behind in turn-of-the-century America.

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• Encyclopaedia Britannica – H.H. Holmes
  https://www.britannica.com/biography/H-H-Holmes
• Library of Congress – Chronicling America: H.H. Holmes
  https://guides.loc.gov/chronicling-america-h-h-holmes
• EBSCO Research Starter – H.H. Holmes
  https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/history/h-h-holmes
• Forensic Scholars Today – Academic article on H.H. Holmes
  https://digitalcommons.csp.edu/forensic_scholars_today/vol1/iss2/4/
• Larson, Erik. The Devil in the White City
• Schechter, Harold. Depraved – The Definitive True Story of H.H. Holmes, Whose Grotesque Crimes Shattered Turn-of-the-Century Chicago

Jeff covers the story of the Kent State shootings, a pivotal and tragic moment in American history that took place on May 4, 1970.

During a period of intense national unrest over the Vietnam War, students at Kent State University gathered to protest the expansion of the conflict into Cambodia. What began as a demonstration escalated into chaos when members of the Ohio National Guard opened fire on unarmed students.

In just 13 seconds, four students were killed and nine others were wounded. The event shocked the nation, ignited further protests across college campuses, and became a defining moment in the conversation around war, civil rights, and the role of government force against its own citizens.

This episode explores not only what happened that day, but the lasting impact it left on American society.

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• Kent State University Libraries – May 4 Memorial Collection
  https://www.library.kent.edu/special-collections-and-archives/may-4-memorial-kent-state-university
• Kent State Today – Students Guiding History
  https://www.kent.edu/today/news/students-guiding-history-kent-state
• Wikipedia – Kent State Shootings
  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kent_State_shootings
• Kent State University – May 4 Historical Accuracy
  https://www.kent.edu/may-4-historical-accuracy
• History.com – Nixon’s Response to Kent State
  https://www.history.com/articles/richard-nixon-kent-state-shootings-response
• History.com – Kent State Shooting Overview
  https://www.history.com/articles/kent-state-shooting
• Darkest Hours: The Kent State Shootings (Podcast)
  https://podcasts.apple.com/at/podcast/darkest-hours-the-kent-state-shootings/id1638918169?i=1000749601765