The Murder Record

Jan 30 2024

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Join me, Kelley Amstutz, The Genealogy Investigator, as we learn about what was happening in the United States in the 1800s with a focus on true crime stories, uncovering some gory details... horrific events... and a lot of EARLY MURDER cases. We sate our CURIOSITY, getting an in-depth look at what the motivations were of these early criminals and what our justice and legal system was made of as we move through SOLVING these real-life whodunit crime stories.

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Brawling At The Brewery

Jan 30 2024 80 mins

Brawling At The BreweryTonight we investigate THE HADDOCK ASSASSINATION that took place on August 3rd, 1886 about 10:00 PM in Sioux City, Iowa. This story has nine (9) criminals surrounding the MURDER of Rev. George C. Haddock. The killing of Rev. Haddock was one of the sensational mysteries of the YEAR in 1886, and baffled authorities in Iowa... and the details that unfold from th

ANOTHER HORRIBLE MURDER in Toledo, Ohio

Dec 19 2023 41 mins

ANOTHER HORRIBLE MURDER in Toledo, OhioWe find ourselves in Sylvania, Ohio in 1857 where we are introduced to Mr. Return J. M. Ward who is assumed to have killed his wife and burned her body in a truly horrific manner. I take us through the gruesome crime, confession, and trial with one of Toledo, Ohio's most horrible crimes. ***VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED***Rather read this episo

LAD KILLED HIS MOTHER in TOLEDO, OH

Dec 05 2023 27 mins

LAD KILLED HIS MOTHER in Toledo, OhioWe are diving into one of Toledo's MOST NOTED MURDER MYSTERY CASES with the murder of Mrs. John F. Hazel by her seventeen year old son, Harvey Hazel. Rather read this episode? Check out the BLOG post: http://www.thegenealogyinvestigator.com/blog/hazel *************************************************************************************Visit my W

A DEED OF BLOOD

Nov 21 2023 25 mins

A DEED OF BLOODJoin me as we take a walk back in time to 1854 when a murder takes place between two women of the night over a pair of gloves. We will learn about one notorious BIDDY FURY, and her multiple brushes with the law over her lifetime. Rather read this episode? Check out the BLOG post: http://www.thegenealogyinvestigator.com/blog/guilt *************************************

TIME POINTS OUT A GUILTY MAN

Nov 08 2023 32 mins

TIME POINTS OUT A GUILTY MANThis story is sure to stir a bit of intrigue... and controversy for my listeners this week as we dive into a 37-year old cold case murder and a confession from an unlikely suspect with a twist that even I didn't expect to uncover! Rather read this episode? Check out the BLOG post: http://www.thegenealogyinvestigator.com/blog/guilt ***********************

GHOST STORY

Oct 25 2023 24 mins

GHOST STORYLet's dig into another SPOOKY SEASON? I LOVE 'digging' up these OLD stories that haven't seen the light of day in so long...Our first story - CHANGE IN GHOST STORIES is from THE NEWS-HERALD from 11 Feb 1897, page 3. It's a twist on a traditional ghost story that was written (and published) way... way... back in 1897. Forgive my mispronunciation on some things... I was ba

JOCK BROWN'S GHOST

Oct 09 2023 29 mins

JOCK BROWN'S GHOSTWho is ready for SPOOKY SEASON? Well, I am! I found this old story that was published on May 12, 1882 in The Sidney Journal and dusted it off and am re-telling it (to the best of my abilities). It was written by "A Scottish Lawyer" and it is sure to not disappoint! Are you ready to hear a great ghost story that surrounds the mysterious disappearance of JOCK BROWN

A KEROSENE MURDER & CHOKED TO DEATH

Sep 27 2023 14 mins

A KEROSENE MURDEROur first case takes place on May 29th in 1874 and you guessed it… A KEROSENE MURDER takes place in Toledo, Ohio, in the fifth ward. Mrs. Charles Hoover made a fire this morning in a wood stove, and after the kindling blazed poured on coal oil from a large can, thinking it would hasten the burning of an obstinate fire.This resulted in an explosion and Mrs. Charle

A MURDER IN SALEM (Massachusetts)

Sep 12 2023 59 mins

A MURDER IN SALEMTonight we travel WAY back in time to 1830 where a BRUTAL crime took place that riveted the nation, and even inspired the writings of Edgar Allan Poe and Nathaniel Hawthorne. On the night of April 6, 1830, an 82 year old man, Captain Joseph White was MURDERED. This story is a well publicized story and was so intriguing to retell! There are many characters within th

Found Dead on the Tracks

Aug 29 2023 11 mins

Found Dead on the TracksA body if found on the tracks at Air Line Junction in Toledo, Ohio belonging to Mr. M. J. Grogan, one of the most popular trainmen on the Lake Shore. This is a real mystery and the details are plentiful. Was Mr. Grogan murdered? Listen in to see what we uncover!Both Missing; Murder FearedOur second story tonight takes place in West Toledo in 1895 with a miss