American Criminal
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The true crime history podcast that takes you inside the minds of some of our most notorious felons and outlaws, exploring the dark side to the American dream.Host Jeremy Schwartz will introduce you to the picture-perfect brothers who teamed up to kill their parents; the thief who stole babies and ruined countless lives; the crypto king who siphoned off billions in the name of saving the world—and plenty more. From assassins and gangsters, to killers and con artists, whatever the case, whoever the criminal, you don’t know the full story—until now. Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or to get early, ad-free access to the entire season first, plus hundreds of other ad-free history podcast episodes, subscribe at IntoHistory.com.
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Apr 3, 2025 • 43min
Encore: The Menendez Brothers | They’re Going To Kill Us | 2
For years, Lyle and Erik Menendez suffered at the hands of their parents. But when the brothers finally stood up for themselves, the family's toxic dynamic made bloodshed almost inevitable.To listen to all four episodes of 'The Menendez Brothers' right now and ad-free, go to IntoHistory.com. Subscribers enjoy uninterrupted listening, early releases, bonus content and more, only available at IntoHistory.com.Go to shopify.com/americancriminal to take your retail business to the next level today.If you or someone you know is in crisis, there is free help available at mhanational.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 27, 2025 • 45min
Encore: The Menendez Brothers | Five-Year Plan | 1
On August 20th, 1989, Lyle and Erik Menendez shot and killed their own parents. Until then, this Beverly Hills family had been a portrait of the American Dream. How did it go so wrong?To listen to all four episodes of 'The Menendez Brothers' right now and ad-free, go to IntoHistory.com. Subscribers enjoy uninterrupted listening, early releases, bonus content and more, only available at IntoHistory.com.If you or someone you know is in crisis, there is free help available at mhanational.org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 20, 2025 • 28min
An Update on the Menendez Brothers
Since we first aired our series on the Menendez Brothers, there have been a lot of developments with the public's interest in the case and Lyle and Erik's bid for freedom. We sat down to take you through everything that's happened, lay out the different paths the brothers might take to parole, as well as the roadblocks that stand in their way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 18, 2025 • 47min
Case File | Forbidden History: KKK: Secret Societies
The Ku Klux Klan is the most notorious white supremacist group in America. Once having over a million members, today it is just a shadow of its former self. Forbidden History investigates today's Klan members, looks at the impact the group has had on America over the last 150 years, and examines whether America is heading for a new race war. Listen to Forbidden History whereever you get your podcasts.
To listen to all four episodes of 'The Murder of Medgar Evers' right now and ad-free, right now and ad-free, subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or at AmericanCriminal.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 13, 2025 • 44min
The Murder of Medgar Evers | The Truth | 4
Less than a year after Byron De La Beckwith shot Black civil rights leader Medgar Evers in cold blood, he was a free man. But the journey to bring him to justice was only just getting started.
To listen to all four episodes of 'The Murder of Medgar Evers' right now and ad-free, right now and ad-free, subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or at AmericanCriminal.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Mar 6, 2025 • 44min
The Murder of Medgar Evers | No Justice, No Peace | 3
After his arrest for the murder of Medgar Evers, Byron De La Beckwith is surprisingly cocky for a man facing the death penalty. Then again, Mississippi has never even tried a white man for killing a Black person, so he figures he has nothing to fear.
To listen to all four episodes of 'The Murder of Medgar Evers' right now and ad-free, right now and ad-free, subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or at AmericanCriminal.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 27, 2025 • 48min
The Murder of Medgar Evers | The Fanatic | 2
With a family legacy built on lies, racism, and a 'Paradise Lost' mentality, Byron De La Beckwith grows into a young man with offputting manners, a brutal temper, and a violent opposition to desegregation.
To listen to all four episodes of 'The Murder of Medgar Evers' right now and ad-free, right now and ad-free, subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or at AmericanCriminal.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 20, 2025 • 48min
The Murder of Medgar Evers | The Crusader | 1
In the 1960s, the US is rocked by a series of high-profile assassinations of civil rights leaders, beginning with the shocking murder of Medgar Evers in his own driveway.
To listen to all four episodes of 'The Murder of Medgar Evers' right now and ad-free, right now and ad-free, subscribe in Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or at AmericanCriminal.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 13, 2025 • 1h 15min
Case File | The Incorruptibles
In the early part of the 20th century, an off-the-books vice squad known as embarked on a campaign to purge the Lower East Side of crime and sin. This is The Incorruptibles from Most Notorious!To listen to all four episodes of 'John Gotti' right now and ad-free, go to IntoHistory.com. Subscribers enjoy uninterrupted listening, early releases, bonus content and more, only available at IntoHistory.com.We want to hear from you! Visit americancriminal.com/survey Your feedback will directly help improve the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Feb 6, 2025 • 50min
John Gotti | The Fall | 4
As top dog in the Gambino family, John Gotti feels untouchable. He's the Teflon Don. But his arrogant demeanor leads him to make the kinds of shortsighted mistakes that will lead to a stunning betrayal and a spectacular fall.
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