Swindled

83. The Troubadour (Mark Leonard)

7 snips
Jul 5, 2022
Ask episode
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
ANECDOTE

The Richmond Disaster of 1968

  • A gas leak caused a massive explosion in Richmond, Indiana, in 1968, killing 41 people.
  • The Richmond Gas Corporation was found liable due to negligence and stricter gas line regulations were implemented.
ANECDOTE

Richmond Hill Explosion

  • In 2012, an explosion rocked the Richmond Hill neighborhood in Indianapolis, killing two and damaging numerous homes.
  • The blast, initially thought to be accidental, quickly became a criminal investigation.
ANECDOTE

Meeting Mark Leonard

  • Monserrat Shirley, struggling financially, met Mark Leonard, an ex-exotic dancer with a criminal record.
  • Leonard proposed burning down their house for insurance money, an idea Shirley initially resisted.
Get the Snipd Podcast app to discover more snips from this episode
Get the app