Wicked Words - A True Crime Talk Show with Kate Winkler Dawson
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Welcome to Tenfold More Wicked Presents: Wicked Words, Kate Winkler Dawson's true crime talk show. On each new episode of Wicked Words, Kate interviews journalists, podcasters and authors about their fascinating behind-the-scenes stories from their investigations in the world of true crime, many of which have never been shared before.
Kate interviews Patricia Cornwell, the prolific true crime author about her book Portrait Of A Killer: Jack The Ripper – Case Closed, she heads to Texas with veteran journalist Rena Pederson to discuss her coverage of an uncatchable jewel thief during the swinging sixties, chats with podcaster and journalist Mandy Matney from the Murdaugh Murders Podcast and so much more. These are the stories behind the stories.
Also in this feed is host Kate Winkler Dawson’s true crime limited series, Tenfold More Wicked.
Season 12 - A Blessing and a Curse
Season 11 - Fire and Brimstone
Season 10 - Entitled
Season 9 - The Wolf Among Us
Season 8 - The Morphine Murderess
Season 7 - The Annihilator
Season 6 - The Echo of Murder
Season 5 - Blood Feud
Season 4 - Tiger Woman
Season 3 - Murder in the Court
Season 2 - The Body Snatcher
Season 1 - All That is Wicked
Wicked Words is part of the Exactly Right podcast network that provides a platform for bold, creative voices to bring to life provocative, entertaining and relatable stories for audiences everywhere. The Exactly Right roster of podcasts covers a variety of topics including historic true crime, comedic interviews and news, science, pop culture and more. Podcasts on the network include Buried Bones with Kate Winkler Dawson and Paul Holes, That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast, This Podcast Will Kill You, Bananas and more.
Kate interviews Patricia Cornwell, the prolific true crime author about her book Portrait Of A Killer: Jack The Ripper – Case Closed, she heads to Texas with veteran journalist Rena Pederson to discuss her coverage of an uncatchable jewel thief during the swinging sixties, chats with podcaster and journalist Mandy Matney from the Murdaugh Murders Podcast and so much more. These are the stories behind the stories.
Also in this feed is host Kate Winkler Dawson’s true crime limited series, Tenfold More Wicked.
Season 12 - A Blessing and a Curse
Season 11 - Fire and Brimstone
Season 10 - Entitled
Season 9 - The Wolf Among Us
Season 8 - The Morphine Murderess
Season 7 - The Annihilator
Season 6 - The Echo of Murder
Season 5 - Blood Feud
Season 4 - Tiger Woman
Season 3 - Murder in the Court
Season 2 - The Body Snatcher
Season 1 - All That is Wicked
Wicked Words is part of the Exactly Right podcast network that provides a platform for bold, creative voices to bring to life provocative, entertaining and relatable stories for audiences everywhere. The Exactly Right roster of podcasts covers a variety of topics including historic true crime, comedic interviews and news, science, pop culture and more. Podcasts on the network include Buried Bones with Kate Winkler Dawson and Paul Holes, That's Messed Up: An SVU Podcast, This Podcast Will Kill You, Bananas and more.
Episodes
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Oct 16, 2023 • 47min
Wicked Words - Margalit Fox: Conan Doyle for the Defense
One of the most incredible stories in true crime is the tale of Arthur Conan Doyle and how he helped free a man…who was innocent of murder. Author Margalit Fox offers us a deep dive into the characters in her book, Conan Doyle for the Defense. 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.
Oct 9, 2023 • 42min
Wicked Words - David Grann: The Wager
You can’t beat a story about an eighteenth-century mutiny and survival and then conflicting accounts. Author David Grann has written about the epic, harrowing saga of a ship and its crew in a book called The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder. 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.
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Oct 2, 2023 • 43min
Wicked Words - Roxanna Asgarian: We Were Once a Family
Roxanna Asgarian, an expert on the Hart family tragedy and child welfare system, reveals new details surrounding the case. Topics include the investigation into the child welfare system, challenges faced by children in foster care, and the tragic story of Dante, a young boy separated from his siblings.
Sep 25, 2023 • 41min
Wicked Words - Tiddy Smith: Death by Talons
Author Tiddy Smith discusses his book Death by Talons, which focuses on the controversial owl theory in the Kathleen Peterson murder trial. The podcast explores evidence supporting the theory and the impact of overlooked feather evidence. It also delves into the reliability of blood spatter analysis and a change in belief regarding the theory.
Sep 18, 2023 • 44min
Wicked Words - Sandra Hempel: The Inheritor’s Powder
A wealthy man is poisoned in 1830s England, and there are many suspects, including several heirs. Would coffee grounds prove to be crucial evidence in a murder case that helped change forensics? Sandra Hempel in her book, The Inheritor’s Powder, tells us the story of a determined chemist who shifted the outcome of a historic case. 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.
Sep 11, 2023 • 47min
Wicked Words - Nathan Masters: Crooked
A man is found dead from a gunshot wound in Washington DC in 1923. He’s an aide and a confidante to a powerful politician, the attorney general of the United States. Was his death a murder or a suicide? Author Nathan Masters tells us the story at the center of his book: Crooked. 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.
Sep 4, 2023 • 41min
Wicked Words - June Hur: The Red Palace
Author June Hur explores her culture in her novel, The Red Palace, inspired by the tragic story of the Rice Chest Prince in Korean history. They discuss the societal hierarchy and limited opportunities for women in 18th century Korea, as well as the complex dynamics and violent incidents in the royal family. They also delve into the horrifying tale of a man locked in a chest and the significance of writing historical fiction that evokes empathy.
Aug 28, 2023 • 41min
Wicked Words - Kate Summerscale: The Suspicions of Mr. Whicher
Kate Summerscale, author of The Suspicions of Mr. Whicher, tells the story of a brutal murder in Victorian England and the famous detective who tried to solve it. Topics include the suspicious nature of the case, the abusive family patriarch, child labor in factories, the impact of class and power on detective investigations, and the various theories and suspects involved. Lessons learned from crime fiction and true crime stories are also explored.
Aug 21, 2023 • 41min
Wicked Words - Benjamin Gilmer: The Other Dr. Gilmer
Guest Benjamin Gilmer, a doctor, takes over a clinic in North Carolina and discovers he is the second Dr. Gilmer, following the first Dr. Gilmer who murdered his father. The podcast discusses the troubled upbringing of the first Dr. Gilmer, the challenges in presenting important evidence and witnesses during his trial, the potential impact of abuse claims on the outcome, and the struggles of giving hope to an incarcerated person.
Aug 14, 2023 • 41min
Wicked Words - Jax Miller: Hell in the Heartland
Author Jax Miller discusses her book Hell in the Heartland, which tells the story of a terrible crime in rural Oklahoma: two parents murdered and two teen girls missing. The podcast explores themes of grief, trauma, police corruption, and the search for justice. It also discusses potential suspects, lack of media attention, new leads, and the emotional impact of crime journalism.
