Wicked Words - A True Crime Talk Show with Kate Winkler Dawson

One morning in June, John Chiswell visits a favorite tavern, only to be confronted by a drunk, abusive merchant. At least that was Chiswell’s version of events. So he picked up a sharp sword…and nothing good can come of that. Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4dsqzI1 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

John Chiswell’s powerful son-in-law, John Robinson is gravely sick. Robinson is Chiswell’s most important business partners. They’re both keeping secrets and, if Robinson dies, Chiswell’s secret will be uncovered. Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4dsqzI1 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Colonel John Chiswell is one of Colonial Williamsburg’s most respected men. He married into a famous family and his daughter married one of the most powerful people in Virginia. But Chiswell’s life was a house of cards…and by 1766, it was teetering.  Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4dsqzI1Written, researched and hosted by Kate Winkler Dawson Producer Jason Wehling  Senior Producer Alexis Amorosi Consulting Producer Kyle Ryan Researcher Nicole Brown Sound Designer Eric Friend Additional Sound Design by Nicholas Muniz Composer Curtis Heath Artwork by Nick Toga Find my books: katewinklerdawson.com Follow me on social: @tenfoldmorewicked (Facebook and Instagram) 2024 All Rights Reserved  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A historical true crime story set in colonial Virginia, ten years before the Revolutionary War. Three men's deaths and a political scandal that changed history. Exploring the impact of desperation on society in the mid-18th century.

This episode isn’t about a typical true crime story. There’s no murder, but there doesn’t need to be to make it a wild story. This is about manipulation, tragedy…and obsession. Lots of obsession. Author Michael Finkel documented all of it in his book: The Art Thief.  Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4dsqzI1Buy my books: katewinklerdawson.com  If you have suggestions for historical crimes that could use some attention, email me: info@tenfoldmorewicked.com  Follow me on social: @tenfoldmore (Twitter) / @tenfoldmorewicked (Facebook and Instagram)  2024 All Rights Reserved See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

One of my most favorite blogs is one called Murder by Gaslight. It focuses on historical true crime. The writer behind it is Robert Wilhelm and he’s also a nonfiction author. He tells us the story of Pearl Bryan from his book, So Far From Home.Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4dsqzI1Buy my books: katewinklerdawson.com  If you have suggestions for historical crimes that could use some attention, email me: info@tenfoldmorewicked.com  Follow me on social: @tenfoldmore (Twitter) / @tenfoldmorewicked (Facebook and Instagram)  2024 All Rights Reserved  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A writer’s stepfather is a researcher in a prison when he meets a prisoner---and they’ll change each other’s lives forever. This is a tragic true crime tale about regret…lots of regret. Could one decision have saved the life of a police officer? Author Lisa Belkin tells us her very personal story from her book: Genealogy of a Murder: Four Generations, Three Families, One Fateful Night.Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4dsqzI1Buy my books: katewinklerdawson.com  If you have suggestions for historical crimes that could use some attention, email me: info@tenfoldmorewicked.com  Follow me on social: @tenfoldmore (Twitter) / @tenfoldmorewicked (Facebook and Instagram)  2024 All Rights Reserved  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Journalist and author Casey Sherman discusses the chilling true crime story of serial killer Tony Costa, who terrorized women in New England in the late '60s. Sherman delves into Costa's manipulative tactics, troubled upbringing, and the dark landmarks associated with his heinous crimes. The podcast explores the sensational trial of Costa, with shocking testimonies and strategies used by the defense, as well as additional murders and intriguing connections to other cases. It also delves into the arrogance and meticulous planning of a killer driven by societal circumstances in a more carefree era.

I’ve been fascinated with the story of Jesse Pomeroy in 1870s Boston. He’s the boy who murdered kids for quite a while before he was caught. What does this story tell us about crime today? Author Roseanne Montillo talks about her book, The Wilderness of Ruin: A Tale of Madness, Fire, and the Hunt for America's Youngest Serial Killer.  Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4dsqzI1Buy my books: katewinklerdawson.com  If you have suggestions for historical crimes that could use some attention, email me: info@tenfoldmorewicked.com  Follow me on social: @tenfoldmore (Twitter) / @tenfoldmorewicked (Facebook and Instagram)  2024 All Rights Reserved  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

By now, most of you know the story of the Delphi murders. Actually, this wasn’t a case that I had kept up with. So that’s why this episode is interesting for me. My guest is Nic Edwards—he’s the host of the True Crime Garage podcast. He’s also an author. Nic wrote a book about the murders of Libby and Abby in 2017 called The Delphi Murders: The Quest To Find ‘The Man On The Bridge.’ He told me a lot of things about the case that I didn’t know. Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4dsqzI1Buy my books: katewinklerdawson.com  If you have suggestions for historical crimes that could use some attention, email me: info@tenfoldmorewicked.com Follow me on social: @tenfoldmore (Twitter) / @tenfoldmorewicked (Facebook and Instagram)  2023 All Rights Reserved See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.