Criminal

A terrifying home invasion, a challenging police interrogation, and a chilling encounter with a sinister organization. Uncertainty and fear follow a revelation, while support and doubt surround the victim's story. Part One sets the stage for a continuation in Part Two.

The podcast explores the suspicious death of Bianca Rudolph on a hunting trip in Zambia's national park. The investigation uncovers suspicions of foul play, including concerns about her husband's involvement, financial gain, and an affair. The FBI gets involved and eventually arrests and charges the husband and his mistress. The chapter also discusses the forensic analysis of the shooting incident and the husband's alleged insurance fraud.

Explore the fascinating story of Ken Eto, a Japanese American who rose through the ranks of Chicago's organized crime family. Discover his involvement in gambling and the discrimination faced by Japanese Americans during World War II. Learn about Eto's arrest, cooperation with the FBI, and his later life in Atlanta. Dive into the intriguing details of Eto's life in the Chicago outfit and his ultimate betrayal.

This podcast covers various interesting topics, including a police officer responding to a call about a person crying for help, only to find out it was a goat. They also discuss a parent catching their child pretending to save fish and a man finding his dentures missing, suspecting a mouse. They talk about daily activities, lassoing skills, and advertisements. They also share stories about a unique cat named Onion and the mischief of John's cat in the kitchen. Finally, they discuss Scout, a therapy dog at Meadowbrook senior living facility and how he interacts with the residents.

Andrea Armstrong, Genius Grant winner and founder of the Incarceration Transparency Project, discusses exposing prison conditions and deaths in Louisiana. Topics include the shooting of Alton Sterling, poor treatment of protesters in jail, and inhumane conditions on death row. The importance of recognizing the humanity of incarcerated individuals is emphasized.

A young woman with no memory arrives at a boarding house causing concern. Discover the ease of committing individuals to mental asylums and the bias against nonconforming women. Nellie Bly's shocking undercover investigation reveals the horrors of the New York City lunatic asylum. Explore Roosevelt Island's history and amenities and the transformation of the old asylum into luxury apartments. Uncover inequality in criminal justice and the mistreatment of women at the asylum. Learn about Nellie Bly's legacy and her efforts to expose corruption.

In this podcast, they discuss the high rates of sexual assault in Chicago in the 1970s and the lack of evidence collection. They explore Marty Goddard's efforts to create an evidence collection kit and the struggles she faced in securing funding. The podcast also addresses the issue of backlogged rape kits and emphasizes the importance of collective action to address sexual violence.

Discover the fascinating history of poodles and their association with wealth and fashion in the 1950s. Learn about the remarkable life of Masterpiece, a poodle who achieved fame and success through his stud and modeling fees. Explore the aftermath of the dog-napping of Masterpiece and speculate on his fate. The hosts also share information on illustrations, social media, and the Criminal Plus membership program.

Museum directors in 1913 warned of potential art attacks by women; explores women's suffrage movement and violent confrontations; discusses museum responses and acts of vandalism by suffragettes.

In this podcast, the hosts discuss Liverpool's heroin epidemic in the 1980s and the efforts to combat drug addiction. They explore the controversy surrounding the needle exchange program and highlight the importance of harm reduction and safe spaces for drug users. The episode also includes information about the Criminal podcast's tour and membership program.