Criminal

In 1977, a man named Robert Burns went to a funeral and shot someone, in the head, in front of 300 people. He didn’t deny it, and his lawyer didn’t deny it. Burns told a police officer: “I had to do it. And if I had to do it over, I’d do it again.” Casey Cep's book is Criminal is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. If you haven't already, please review us on iTunes! It's an important way to help new listeners discover the show: Say hello on If you'd like to introduce friends or family members to podcasts, we created a based on frequently asked questions. Artwork by . Sponsors: . and use promo code CRIMINAL during checkout. for 20% off a pair of dress pants. and using criminal at checkout. Terms and conditions apply.  Shop in-store, online, or download the app, and get 20% off select items with the promo code REAL. for a free trial and when you’re ready to launch, use the offer code CRIMINAL to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. .

In 1930, a Cuban woman named Elena de Hoyos went to the hospital in Key West, Florida. She had a bad cough, and her family was afraid she had Tuberculosis. She met a German x-ray technician who called himself ”Count Von Cosel” and who claimed he could save her, using unusual methods he'd invented himself. But on October 25, 1931, Elena de Hoyos died. Count Von Cosel wrote that a strange new kind of life began for him. For more, check out Ben Harrison’s book, . Criminal is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. If you haven't already, please review us on iTunes! It's an important way to help new listeners discover the show: Say hello on If you'd like to introduce friends or family members to podcasts, we created a based on frequently asked questions. Artwork by .

Three years ago, we spoke with Axton Betz-Hamilton about discovering that her identity had been stolen as a child. When she found out who had stolen it, everything changed. We spoke with Axton again a couple of weeks ago. She said that since our last conversation she’s been conducting an investigation, going back to the very beginning of her own life, and reconsidering every memory. This is a follow-up episode to Axton's new book is . Criminal is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. If you haven't already, please review us on iTunes! It's an important way to help new listeners discover the show: Say hello on If you'd like to introduce friends or family members to podcasts, we created a based on frequently asked questions. Artwork by . Sponsors:   and use promo code CRIMINAL during checkout. right now and get your first refill pack FREE with a QUIP electric toothbrush.  Shop in-store, online, or download the app, and get 20% off select items with the promo code REAL.  for a free trial and when you’re ready to launch, use the offer code CRIMINAL to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. and using code CRIMINAL at checkout. 

After a crime occurs, or when someone dies, the police aren’t responsible for cleaning up. That’s not their job. The coroner takes the body, the police conduct their investigation, and then everyone leaves. But the blood, and the rubber gloves, and the uneaten food in the refrigerator are all left behind. Sandra Pankhurst didn’t like imagining that. So she decided to clean it up. Criminal is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. If you haven't already, please review us on iTunes! It's an important way to help new listeners discover the show: Say hello on If you'd like to introduce friends or family members to podcasts, we created a based on frequently asked questions. Artwork by . Sponsors: and use promo code CRIMINAL during checkout.  Shop in-store, online, or download the app, and get 20% off select items with the promo code REAL. for a free trial and when you’re ready to launch, use the offer code CRIMINAL to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. .

When 18-year-old Ruth Cruger disappeared in 1917, newspapers reported that she probably ran off with a boyfriend. New York police said that there were no clues to go on. But an investigator named Grace Humiston decided that she would do whatever it took to find her. She became known as "Mrs. Sherlock Holmes." Brad Ricca's book is Criminal is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. If you haven't already, please review us on iTunes! It's an important way to help new listeners discover the show: Say hello on If you'd like to introduce friends or family members to podcasts, we created a based on frequently asked questions. Artwork by . Sponsors: and using criminal at checkout. Terms and conditions apply. and use promo code CRIMINAL during checkout.  Shop in-store, online, or download the app, and get 20% off select items with the promo code REAL. for a free trial and when you’re ready to launch, use the offer code CRIMINAL to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. and enter promo code CRIMINAL for free shipping on all business cards, any style, any quantity.