Today in True Crime

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There’s never an ordinary day in true crime history. Flip back the calendar and see how one fateful day can ripple through time. Today in True Crime is a Spotify Original from Parcast.

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November 1, 1950: Truman Assassination Attempt

Nov 01 2020 15 mins  
On this day in 1950, two members of the Puerto Rican Nationalist Party attempted to assassinate President Harry S. Truman. Their ultimate gameplan was to secure Puerto Rican independence from America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

October 31, 1984: Indian Prime Minister Assassinated

Oct 31 2020 16 mins  
On this day in 1984, India’s first female P.M., Indira Gandhi, was assassinated outside of her home in New Delhi. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

October 30, 1831: Nat Turner Apprehended

Oct 30 2020 13 mins  
On this day in 1831, Nat Turner was apprehended in Southampton County, Virginia, weeks after leading the bloodiest slave uprising in U.S. history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

October 29, 1901: Death of McKinley’s Assassin

Oct 29 2020 14 mins  
On this day in 1901, 28-year-old Leon Czolgosz was executed via electric chair for fatally shooting U.S. President William McKinley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

October 28, 1895: H.H. Holmes Murder Trial Begins

Oct 28 2020 14 mins  
On this day in 1895, serial killer H.H. Holmes went on trial for murder in Philadelphia. He refused a court appointed lawyer, opting to defend himself. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

October 27, 1659: Quakers Hanged for Being Quakers

Oct 27 2020 15 mins  
On this day in 1659, William Robinson and Marmaduke Stevenson became the first Quakers to be executed for their religion in America. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

October 26, 2007: Verdict for Murderer of Expectant Mother

Oct 26 2020 15 mins  
On this day in 2007, Lisa Montgomery was given the death penalty for murdering 8-months-pregnant Bobbie Jo Stinnett and cutting the baby from her womb. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

October 25, 1929: Teapot Dome Scandal

Oct 25 2020 16 mins  
On this day in 1929, President Harding’s interior secretary, Albert B. Fall, was found guilty of accepting a bribe while in office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

October 24, 1986: UK Closes Syrian Embassy

Oct 24 2020 13 mins  
On this day in 1986, the British government cut diplomatic ties with Syria over a failed airplane bombing — an attack that was allegedly planned by Syrian intelligence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

October 23, 1982: Christ Miracle Healing Shootout

Oct 23 2020 15 mins  
On this day in 1982, police in southern Arizona engaged in a deadly shootout with members of the Christ Miracle Healing Center and Church. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices