From Chernobyl to Deepwater Horizon, the world has witnessed the catastrophic consequences of human error and negligence. But what causes these disasters, and why do they keep happening? In this episode, Janelle and Vicky look at two of these massive disasters. Get ready for a gripping exploration of the devastating costs of our mistakes, and the importance of accountability and responsibility.You can check out the We're All Just Pretending podcast here! Research links below!:Very Well Health - "An Overview of Minamata Disease""The History and the Present of Minamata Disease" by Noriyuki HachiyaThe Lancet - "Japan Remembers Minamata"Science Daily - "New potential cause of Minamata mercury poisoning identified"Science Direct - "Minamata Disease"EPA - canal-tragedy.html">"The Love Canal Tragedy"Geneseo - "Love Canal: A Brief History"The New York Times - canal-suit-focuses-on-records-from-1940-s.html">"Love Canal: Suit Focuses On Records From 1940's""The Road to Love Canal" by Craig E. Colten and Peter N. SkinnerEPA - "Summary of the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (Superfund)"

In this week's episode, the ladies visit one wild and rowdy town: Philadelphia. Join Vicky and Janelle as they talk crimes from the city of brotherly love. You can check out the Vocal Fries Podcast here! Research links below!:"Cellar of Horror" by Ken EngladePhiladelphia Magazine - "Inside the House of Heidnik"Time - "House Of Horrors: Serial Murder in Philadelphia"Jet Magazine - "Black Women Report of Sex, Torture, Murder At Hands of White Philadelphia 'Bishop'"Serial Killer Crime Index - "Heidnik, Gary Michael"Gettysburg Times - "Cyril 'Tony' Brown pleads not guilty in captivity case"The Telegraph Herald - "Heidnik tries suicide"truTV - "Gary Heidnik: To Hell and Back"All Thats Interesting - "Gary Heidnik, The 'House Of Horros' Killer Who Inspired Buffalo Bill"The True Crime Edition - "The Real-Life Silence of the Lambs"UPI - "Lawyer: Heidnik's church alive and well"FindLaw - "Berkery v. Estate of Stuart NJ"Philadelphia Weekly - "Bootleggers, Burglars and a Beauty"Justia - "United States of America Ex Re. Raplh Staino, Jr. H-4329 v. Joseph R. Brierly, Superintendent, State Correctional Institution, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19130"The Philadelphia Inquirer - "Pottsville Burglary: An Incredible Caper That Had Everything"AP News - "Mobster Asks Judge To Cut His Prison Term"Casetext - "Reis v. United States Marshal"Kiko's House - story-acted-out-against-backdrop.html">"A Decades-Long Love Story Acted Out Against A Backdrop of Prison & Passion"Temple University Libraries - "State's star witness [Richard Blaney] in fantastic upstate burglary killed by bomb blast"Philadelphia City Paper - "War of the Words"Vlex - law.vlex.com/vid/com-v-staino-885225131">"Com. v. Staino"

If you're looking for a podcast about sex and cults, then by golly you've found the right one! In this episode, Janelle and Vicky look at two cults with sex at the center of their practices for very different reasons. You can check out the High Expectations podcast here! Research links below:Bloomberg - "The Dark Side of the Orgasmic Meditation Company""Orgasm, INC." on NetflixThe Spinoff - "My Weekend at OneTaste, the 'sex cult' made famous by Netflix's Orgasm Inc"Variety - "'Sexual Wellness' Company Founder Loses Libel Bid Against BBC Over Podcast"Page Six - "Former OneTaste participants sue Netflix over 'Orgasm Inc' documentary"Harpers Bazar - "Orgasm Inc: Netflix explores alleged 'orgasm cult' company, OneTaste"Insider - "Former members of an 'orgasm cult' say leaders encouraged them to have sex to settle arguments and heal from trauma"OneTaste.USBloomberg - "FBI Is Probing OneTaste, a Sexuality Wellness Company" NY History - "The Oneida Community""The Communistic Societies of the United States; From Personal Visit and Observation: Including Detailed Accounts of the Economists, Zoarites, Shakers, The Amana, Oneida, Bethei, Aurora, Icarian, and Other Existing Societies, Their Religious Creeds, Social Practices, Numbers, Industries, and Present Condition." by Charles NordhoffVCU Libraries Social Welfare History Project - "Oneida Community (1848-1880): A Utopian Community"Syracuse University Library - "The Oneida Community Collection in the Syracuse University Library"Oneida Community Mansion HouseWBUR - "The Rich, Sexy History Of Oneida - Commune and Silverware Maker"Collectors Weekly - "The Polyamorous Christian Socialist Utopia That Made Silverware for Proper Americans"Syracuse University Library - "John Humphrey Noyes, the Putney community; compiled and edited by George Wallingford Noyes""The Ideas of John Humphrey Noyes, Perfectionist" by Leonard Bernstein

There is nothing that wets your true crime whistle like a juicy fraud story. Luckily, we've got two for you! Join Janelle and Vicky as they tackle more stories of people trying to game the system. You can check out Murder and Such here!Research links below: Thought Co. - "The Whiskey Ring: Bribery Scandal of the 1870s"National Archives - "Grant, Babcock, and the Whiskey Ring"History - "Ulysses S. Grant, the Whiskey Ring and America's First Special Prosecutor"The New York Times - years-prison-if-authorities-can-catch-him-fbi-says-fugitive-has-flair-for.html?scp=3&sq=sholam%20weiss&st=cse">"845 Years in Prison, If the Authorities Can Catch Him; F.B.I. Says Fugitive Has a Flair For Fraud and Hiding Stolen Cash"Bloomberg - years-prison-if-authorities-can-catch-him-fbi-says-fugitive-has-flair-for.html?scp=3&sq=sholam%20weiss&st=cse">"Fraudster Returns Home After Trump Commutes 835-Year Term""Anatomy of a Failure" by Sally WhitneyTimes Herald-Records - "Convicted thief paid for religious school"The Yeshiva World - shulem-weiss-suffers-stroke-just-two-months-after-commuted-by-president-trump.html">"Shulem Weiss Suffers Stroke - Just Two Months After Commuted By President Trump"The New York Times - arrested-in-austria-after-a-year-on-the-run.html">"Fugitive Arrested in Austria After a Year on the Run"

Join Janelle and Vicky for this live show at the Dark Matters Podcast Festival! This time, the ladies are talking about Illinois crime. A special thank you goes to Side Street Studio Arts and Ghostly Podcast! Research links here!:The National Registry of Exonerations - "Julie Rea"University of Illinois Innocence Project - "Julie Rea"Investigating Innocence - "Julie Rea"abc30 - "Woman details how she survived attack by serial killer Tommy Lynn Sells"The New York Times Magazine -was-exonerated-of-the-murder-of-her-son-her-life-is-still-shattered.html"> "She Was Exonerated of the Murder of Her Son. Her Life Is Still Shattered."Illinois Times - "Answers needed in the Julie Rea-Harper case"ABC News - "Crime scene analyst discusses blood spatter patterns in Julie Rea case"Investigating Innocence - "Investigating Women and Innocence"Herald & Review - review.com%2Fnews%2Flocal%2F25-years-after-jennifer-lockmiller-of-decatur-was-murdered-her-killer-remains-a-mystery%2Farticle_8714a8b7-7766-5de2-8afc-1c5e85364899.html">"25 years after Jennifer Lockmiller of Decatur was murdered, her killer remains a mystery"Northwestern Pritzker School of Law - beaman.html">"Alan Beaman"Medium - "Who Killed Jennifer Lockmiller in 1993?"Herald & Review - review.com/photos-and-documents-from-the-jennifer-lockmiller-case/collection_40c20367-83a9-5614-aa13-24a208c271cd.html#anchor_item_6">"Photos and documents from the Jennifer Lockmiller case"NPR - "Quinn Pardons Man Wrongfully Convicted of ISU Student's Murder"The National Registry of Exonerations - "Alan W. Beaman""Beaman v. Freesmeyer"WTTW - "Illinois Once Again Leads Nation in Criminal Exonerations, Largely Due to Cases Tied to Ex-Chicago Sergeant"The National Registry of Exonerations - "2021 Annual Report"

They say everything is bigger in Texas. Here at the BTC, we believe that applies to crime as well. Join Vicky and Janelle as they look at two crimes from the Lonestar state. You can check out the Not Fade Away podcast here! Research links here!:WFAA-TV - "Dallas serial killer Billy Chemirmir charged with killing 22 Texas women gets 2nd conviction"The Guardian - "How a Texas serial killer went under police radar for years"Olsen, L. (2022, December). Unnatural Causes. AARP: The Magazine, 55–63.NBC DFW - "'You Are a Coward': Families Face Accused Serial Killer Billy Chemirmir After 2nd Murder Conviction"Oxygen - "How The Children Of Elderly Murder Victims United To Help An Entire Community" TheHeritage Society at Sam Houston Park - "William Marsh Rice and His Legacy"OCLC WorldCat Identities - "Rice, William Marsh 1816-1900"New England Historical Society - "The Texas-Size Story of William Marsh Rice"Library of Congress - "New York's Mystery"Texas State Historical Association - "Rice, William Marsh"The Portal to Texas History - "84 years of capitalism: the story of William M. Rice"

There are plenty of conspiracies out there about government coverups. But what happens when the coverup turns out to be real? In this episode of the BTC, Janelle, and Vicky look at two cases of government coverups and what happens when the lies run out.You can check out Murder Road Trip here! Research links here!:UCLA Newsroom - "An Army base isn't as safe as you think"Newsweek - "Details About Death of Three Children at Camp Lejeune Scarce"Marine Corps Times - "9 North Carolina Marines convicted of drug-related crimes since November"Military Times - "Marine who fled Camp Lejeune for alleged criminal activity has been apprehended"WNEP - "Family of a couple brutally murdered speaks out after convicted man's parole hearing"WHQR - "Misled and betrayed: Camp Lejeune contamination survivors have waited decades for justice"NBC News - "Navy to deny all civil claims related to Camp Lejeune water contamination"Huffpost - "Camp Lejeune Water Contamination Cover-Up Hinted In Navy Letter"The Few, The Proud, The Forgotten Rolling Stone - "Karen Silkwood: the Case of the Activist's Death"History - "Karen Silkwood dies in mysterious one-car crash"PBS Frontline - "The Karen Silkwood Story"Public Health and the Law - "The Case of Karen Silkwood"Rolling Stone - "Karen Silkwood Was Right in Plutonium Scandal"The New York Times - on-plutonium-plant-is-told-of-a-conflict-over-health.html">"Hearing on Plutonium Plant Is Told Of a Conflict Over Health Reports"Texas State Historical Association - "Silkwood, Karen Gay"Time - "The Nuclear-Safety Activist Whose Mysterious Death Inspired a Movie"A True Measure of Exposure - "The Karen Silkwood Story"United States General Accounting Office - 75-374.pdf">"Federal Investigations Into Certain Health, Safety, Quality Control, And Criminal Allegations At Kerr-McGee Nuclear Corporation"

If you could change your identity, what would you do? In the cases the ladies look at in this episode, these folks choose to commit crimes. Join Vicky and Janelle as they look at criminals using aliases.You can check out 600 Second Saga here!BBC News - "Piecing together serial killer Peter Tobin's past"The Guardian - "Serial killer Peter Tobin dies while serving life sentences in Edinburgh"The Herald - "Man gets 14 years for sex assault on teenage girls"BBC News - "Second jail term for Kluk killer"BBC News - "Peter Tobin police probe Operation Anagram 'wound down'"BBC News - "Peter Tobin: Serial killer's ashes scattered at sea"BBC News - "Timeline: Peter Tobin"Independent - jailed-for-sex-attacks-on-girls-14-teenagers-plied-with-drink-and-drugs-then-assaulted-court-told-1436798.html">"Man jailed for sex attacks on girls, 14: Teenagers plied with drink and drugs then assaulted, court told"The Scotsman - "Witness tells Kluk trial of hearing 'horrible' screams""HMA v. Peter Britton Tobin" The Guardian - "Westminster attack: 75-year-old man becomes fourth victim - as it happened"The Telegraph - "First picture of Khalid Masood reveals how he went from football-loving teenager to London Attacker"The Guardian - "Westminster attack: police scramble to piece together past of London killer"The New Statesman - "Westminster terror attack: What we know so far"

Happy Holidays from all of us here at the BTC. During this time of joy and togetherness, we mustn't forget the women and girls who have been the victims of crimes. This week, Janelle and Vicky discuss two of these stories. You can check out the Book Vs Movie Podcast here!Research links below!:"Elsa Lanchester Herself" by Elsa LanchesterKat Devitt - "Edith Lanchester: How A Victorian Feminist Ended Up In An Insane Asylum"Lanchester Interactive Archive - "How suffragette Edith Lanchester came to be kidnapped and committed for 'over-education'"BBC News - "Russell Bishop: Paedophile guilty of 1986 Babes in the Woods murders"BBC News - "Police quiz Babes in Wood Father"The Telegraph - "Babes in the Wood murders: after the police blunders and killer's deceit, how justice caught up with Russell Bishop, 32 years on"Independent - bishop-trial-latest-karen-hadaway-nicola-fellows-brighton-murder-sex-assault-1986-woods-a8586206.html">"Predatory paedophile killed two girls then cynically joined search for missing nine-year-olds, court hears"Independent - in-the-wood-murders-russell-bishop-court-case-trial-old-bailey-karen-hadaway-nicola-fellows-timings-a8659786.html">"Babes in the Wood murders: Did blunder over timings allow killer Russell Bishop to escape justice and strike again?"Judiciary of England and Wales - v-bishop-sentencing-remarks-2-1.pdf">"The Queen v. Russell Bishop: Sentencing Remarks of Justice Sweeney"The Guardian - "Man found guilty of 1986 Brighton 'babes in the wood' murders"Sky News - "How billion-to-one DNA match led to Russell Bishop's murder conviction"Murder In The UK -bishop.html"> "Russell Bishop"BBC News - "Woman attacked by Babes in Wood killer wants to be heard"https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-147-living-in-sin-and-getting-it-in/

During every criminal trial, the accused has the option of defending themselves. If they choose to do so, it rarely results in a positive outcome. In this episode of The BTC, Vicky and Janelle discuss two times defendants chose, and were forced to, defend themselves. You can check out the We're All Just Pretending podcast here!: https://www.stitcher.com/show/were-all-just-pretendingResearch links here!: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-146---beam-me-up/

The ladies of the BTC are back! After a short hiatus, Janelle and Vicky return with two stories from the high seas. This week, we're talking oceanic crimes!You can check out the Vocal Fries Podcast here!: https://vocalfriespod.com/ Research links here!: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-145---international-waters-baby/

While we here at the BTC take a little break, we wanted to share one of our favorite podcasts with you! This week we bring you the Ghostly Podcast!Does the Sausage King’s wife still haunt Chicago? Favorite guest Mondo joins Pat and Rebecca to discuss and debate the story of the Sausage King. In 1897, the wife of Adolph Luetgert, the Sausage King of Chicago, was reported missing. Two trials later, Luetgert was convicted of killing his wife Louisa. Since her death, reports of her ghost have haunted both their former home and the sausage factory where her body was supposedly dissolved. Listen to the debate and then you decide – does Louisa Luetgert haunt Chicago?Find out more about this episode here!: https://ghostlypodcast.com/episode/sausage-king/

This week we are bringing you the Bad Taste Crime Podcast live from the Elgin Fringe Festival! You can check out more about the Fringe here!: https://www.elginfringefestival.com/We'd like to give a special thank you to Side Street Studio Arts and Ghostly Podcast!https://www.sidestreetstudioarts.org/https://ghostlypodcast.com/Research links here!: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-144---live-from-the-elgin-fringe-festival-2022/

When the average person visits the doctor, they expect a certain level of care. These are not stories about receiving that level of care. Join Janelle and Vicky as they look at two doctors-gone-rogue.You can check out the High Expectations Podcast here!: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/high-expectations-podcast/id1071712255Research links here!: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-143---fast-me-to-death/

We've seen countless examples of the average person joining a group that ends up being more trouble than it is worth. In this episode, Janelle and Vicky talk cults, government, and drug counseling. You can check out Murder and Such here!: https://www.instagram.com/murderandsuch/?hl=enResearch links here!: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-142---exit-exit-exit/

In this week's episode, the ladies of the BTC talk about one of their favorite subjects: satanic crimes. Join us as we mark the start (unofficial) start of spooky season with these two tales.You can check out the Not Fade Away Podcast here!: https://www.spreaker.com/show/not-fade-away-podcastResearch links here!: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-141---can-i-speak-to-the-hell-manager/

Join us for this live recording of our show at Parapalooza 2022!You can find out more about Graveside Paranormal here!: https://gravesideparanormal.com/You can check out Ghostly Podcast here!: https://ghostlypodcast.com/Research links here!: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-140---live-at-parapalooza-2022/

Recently, the BTC crew has had an overwhelming feeling of wanting to be anywhere else but here. So in this episode, join Janelle and Vicky as they look at crimes on the Korean peninsula.You can check out the Murder Road Trip Podcat here!: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/murder-road-trip-545869Research links here!: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-139---automotive-genghis-khan/

This week, Janelle and Vicky go on a tour de France to find crimes in the country known for cheese, croissants, and wine. Join us as we look at French crimes.You can check out the We're All Just Pretending Podcast here!: https://www.stitcher.com/show/were-all-just-pretendingResearch links here!: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-138---a-boarding-school-but-also-wine-making/

This week, we look at two examples of how women can do anything, even murder! Join Vicky and Janelle as they look at two cases of black widows. You can check out The Vocal Fries here!: https://vocalfriespod.com/Research links here!: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-137---i-hate-it-here/

In this episode of the BTC, we take a look at one of the largest problems in the US: hate crimes. Join Janelle and Vicky as they look at two cases that changed the course of history. You can check out the High Expectations Podcast here!: https://anchor.fm/highexpectationspodcast?fbclid=IwAR3KCa1wtlL3guLbgfvSW6AbTwwM5B1q0Pc6rJsqt4El-xm5u1hgShLvKSgResearch links here!: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-136---box-of-tears/

The BTC Crew is taking another trip down memory lane as we revisit long-haul murderers. In this episode, Vicky and Janelle look at two new cases of truckers turning to the dark side.You can check out Murder and Such here!: https://linktr.ee/murderandsuchResearch links here!: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-135---superhighway-of-trash/

With school finishing up for the summer, it's hard not to look around and notice the children that have been unleashed on the weekday world. In this episode, Janelle and Vicky look at two examples of why (as Janelle likes to say) "children are the f***king worst."You can check out the Not Fade Away Podcast here!: https://www.spreaker.com/show/not-fade-away-podcastResearch links here!: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-134---smokin-pot-in-the-gazebo-at-the-park/

Summer is arriving and to get in the mood, we here at the BTC have decided to check in on Florida. Join Vicky and Janelle as they look at two crimes from the sunshine state.You can check out the Murder Roadtrip podcast here!: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/murder-road-trip-545869Research links here!: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-133---the-alexander-graham-bell-of-phone-sex/(opens in a new tab)

Here at the BTC, we enjoy the finer things in life: fancy wine, stinky cheeses, and expensive art. In this episode, Janelle and Vicky look at two of the art world's biggest trouble-makers.You can check out We're All Just Pretending here!: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-were-all-just-pretending-p-43094822/Research links here!: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-132---aye-aye-captain/

In this episode, we decide to revisit our earliest topic: movies based on real crime! This time Vicky and Janelle look at two brand new cases that remind us that sometimes, really can't write this stuff!You can check out The Vocal Fries podcast here!: https://vocalfriespod.com/Research links here!: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-131---its-all-about-the-gains/

On this episode of the BTC, Janelle and Vicky dive into two stories of absolutely horrible people. Enough said.You can check out Murder Road Trip here!: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/murder-road-trip-545869Research links here!: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-130---the-british-bill-cosby/

This week we bring you The Bad Taste Crime Podcast Live from Dark Matters! A special thank you to Side Street Studio Arts and Ghostly Podcast for this great event!You can check out Side Street Studio Arts here!: https://www.sidestreetstudioarts.org/and Ghostly Podcast here!: https://ghostlypodcast.com/Research Links here!: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-129---live-from-dark-matters/

On this episode of the BTC, the ladies revisit one of their favorite topics: death penalty cases. Join Janelle and Vicky as they look at two stories that both hold an important place in death penalty history. You can check out the High Expectations Podcast here!: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/high-expectations-podcast/id1071712255Research links here!: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-128---sadness-sauce

In this episode, the ladies decide to return to their roots and dig into one of their favorite topics: serial killers. Join Vicky and Janelle as they look at two unusual and unexpected cases. You can check out Murder and Such here!: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/murder-and-such/id1255329049Research links here!: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-127---full-gabagool/

This week, the ladies of the BTC are talking smuggling! Join Janelle and Vicky as they look at a few of the strangest items smuggled across the globe. You can check out the Book Vs Movie Podcast here!: https://bookvsmovie.libsyn.com/Research links here!: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-126---competitive-egg-gathering/

Recently, it has felt like the winter blues are here to stay. But here at the BTC, we've decided to take a quick vacation to Sin City. Join Vicky and Janelle as they look at some of the crimes, and legends, that have shaped Las Vegas. You can check out Murder Roadtrip here!: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/murder-road-trip-545869Research Links here!: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-125---the-greatest-place-to-hide-a-body/

This week on the BTC, we kick off the new year by heading to Colorado. Join Janelle and Vicky as they look at two strange tales from the "Switzerland of America."Check out the Hig Expectations podcast here!: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/high-expectations-podcast/id1071712255Research links here!: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-124-almost-a-kidnapping/

We are back this week with a wildcard! Who knows what the ladies will cover? No matter what, it's sure to be a good time!You can check out Murder and Such here!: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/murder-and-such/id1255329049Research links here!: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-123-sound-it-out/

Although we missed November by a little, we wanted to ensure we highlighted some of the struggles of the indigenous peoples of this and other lands. Join Janelle and Vicky as they look at a few of the crimes perpetrated against indigenous populations. You can check out the We're All Just Pretending Podcast here!: https://www.stitcher.com/show/were-all-just-pretendingResearch links here!: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-122-special-privileges/

Crime knows no bounds and reaches into every part of our society including the world of sports. There are many examples of athletes getting busted for nefarious actions. This week, Vicky and Janelle look at two such cases.You can check out the Feminine Mistake Podcast here!: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/feminine-mistake-podcast/id1081041699Research links here!: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-121-sport-ball/

This week the ladies are taking a little break. Instead, we bring you some behind-the-scenes audio for a look into what Janelle and Vicky talk about when they aren't talking about murder. We will be back with our regularly scheduled episode in two weeks.

This Halloween, we bring our first live performance since the start of the pandemic! Please note: This event was conducted in line with current Covid-19 guidelines. As such, we may sound slightly different because we were wearing masks. Enjoy!Research links here!: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-119-live-at-the-elgin-fringe-festival-2021/

This week, the ladies are heading down under to the land of "Nope": Australia. Join Janelle and Vicky as they look at two crimes from the outback. You can check out the We're All Just Pretending Podcast here!: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/256-were-all-just-pretending-p-43094822/Research links here!: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-118-sydney-sendoff/

We've all had moments when our family has been less than enjoyable. But seldom are we driven to kill them. This week, the ladies of the BTC look at two stories where family means very little and money is everything.You can check out the Book Vs. Movie podcast here!: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/book-vs-movie-podcast/id918954447Research links here!: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-117-it-was-the-80s-everyone-was-on-cocaine/

It's fair to say that many people find dissatisfaction in their regular employment. But if you're listening to this, it means you haven't died while at work. Join Janelle and Vicky as they look at two stories where work was truly killer. You can check out The Feminine Mistake Podcast here!: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/feminine-mistake-podcast/id1081041699 Research links here!: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode116-the-dip-to-lip/

Since the dawn of the internet, folks have been flocking to the digital space to feed their passions. For some, this refers only to solving crime. Join us as we look at two crimes aided extensively by amateur sleuths. You can check out Best Forevers here!: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/best-forevers-a-podcast-for-kindred-spirits/id1291766749 Research links here!: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-115-there-are-not-a-lot-of-places-to-hide-cars-in-south-dakota/

The ladies of the BTC are ready to welcome fall with a bang! This week, Janelle and Vicky take a look at crimes that used explosives. Strap in, because this one is shaping up to be dynamite.You can check out 600 Second Saga here!: https://600secondsaga.com/Research links here!: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-114-loud-and-unusual-tones/

No matter how close your family is, things can rapidly change once money is put into the mix. This week, the ladies of the BTC look at what can happen when an inheritance is at stake. You can check out Murder and Such here!: https://murderandsuch.com/Research links here!: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-113-all-the-dysentery/

This week, the BTC is taking a little summer vacation in Europe, where we discuss the crimes of Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and many others. Join Janelle and Vicky for tales of murder and explosions.You can check out the Hidden Staircase Podcast here!: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-hidden-staircase-573590 Research links here!: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-112-johnny-go-get-the-rocket/

At many points in history, there are instances when groups of people are pushed past their breaking point. Sometimes, this results in intense standoffs lasting days or weeks at a time. In this episode of The BTC, Vicky and Janelle examine two of these stories. You can check out the NPN here!: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nihilist-podcast-network/id1113860666 Research links here!: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-111-who-wouldnt-want-like-7-wives/

Summer is a time when folks like to head outdoors and really soak in nature, especially after being cooped up indoors during a global pandemic. But, this episode of the BTC might make you think twice about spending your vacation at one of the many U.S. national parks. You can check out The Hidden Staircase Podcast here!: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/the-hidden-staircase-573590 Research links here!: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-110-just-some-horrible-sht-that-occasionally-happens/

As promised, the ladies have returned to Boston! This week, we take a hard look at the corruption plaguing Boston. You might need a pen and paper for this one folks!You can check out the Nothing Rhymes With Murder podcast here!: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/nothing-rhymes-with-murder/id1250779617 Research notes here!:https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-109-different-than-being-above-water/

It doesn't take much to look at the music industry and see a scandal somewhere; it wouldn't really be the music industry if there wasn't. This week, the BTC ladies look at two of these sordid tales, and hopefully pose a warning to those looking to get famous: DON'T!You can check out the Super Serious Social Justice Podcast here!: https://www.sssjcast.com/episodes Research links here!: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-108-literal-ono/

Welcome back to our regularly scheduled programming! This week, the ladies of the BTC are talking wrestling, and all of the crime that goes with it. Join Vicky and Janelle as they look at two of these sordid tales. You can check out You Can Rewind It here!: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/you-can-rewind-it/id1182199765 Research links here!: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-107-all-baby-faces-and-heels/

This week, we wanted to share something with you that you may not know existed. We have a YouTube channel where we've done multiple livestreams since the start of the pandemic. Instead of a normal episode, the gang at The BTC decided to share our anniversary stream right here in your podcast feed! If you enjoy this episode, you can find more just like this at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCphe1MBZci9gNL0nmA4LKFg

Janelle and Vicky are on a bit of a break, but in the meantime we present our virtual show for the 2020 Elgin Fringe Festival. If you missed it last year, we have it here for you now! Join BTC as we talk about the long standing and ever great tradition of body snatching.Research Links here!: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/fringe-fest-2020-virtual-show/

Easter is here! This year, the BTC is indulging in the Norwegian tradition of Påskekrims. Sort of like we do every other week, but time there's a reason for the season. You can check out the Not Fade Away podcast here!: https://notfadeawaypodcast.libsyn.com/Research links here!: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-106-paskekrims/

How far would you go to completely eliminate someone from your life? If you're anything like the people discussed on this episode, you'd go as far as you had to. This week, Vicky and Janelle chat about murder for hire, double jeopardy, and strippers!? We've got it all this week!You can check out Murder Road Trip here!: https://twitter.com/murdertrip?lang=enResearch links here!: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-105-enough-to-get-plausible-deniability/

On this very special anniversary episode, the ladies get back to their roots and look at a wide variety of cults! From the metaphysical to the downright explosive, this is not an episode you want to miss!You can check out the Marble Orchard Podcast here!: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/marble-orchard-podcast-586728Research links here!: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-104-takes-all-kinds/

Here at the BTC, we have some feelings about the death penalty, most of them are not great. In this episode, we take a look at two women who eventually left death row in very different ways. You can check out DAMN, Girl here!: https://www.stitcher.com/show/damn-girlResearch links here!: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-103-messy/

There are many mysteries in this world: Jack the Ripper, D.B. Cooper, and who killed J.F.K? On this episode, the ladies take a look at two unsolved crimes that continue to mystify today. You can check out How to Be Less Awkward Here!: https://howtobelessawkward.libsyn.com/Research links here!: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-102-a-jolly-jaunt-down-murder-lane/

In the wide world of crime, there is one genre that could certainly be considered a classic: bank robbery. Since the creation of wealth, there have been people wanting to steal it. On this episode of The BTC, the ladies look at two tales of rowdy robbers and how they got caught.You can check out Spoop Hour here!: https://spoophour.podbean.com/Research links here!: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode101-its-either-dynamite-or-canaries/

Join us for this, our 100th episode! This week, we take on hijackings, and examine two tales of thieves who tried to make a great getaway. You can check out the Oddballs Podcast here!: http://oddballspodcast.com/?fbclid=IwAR33x9srQ9q8OrhFfgVz9bxQFNctaAd-icP_eIABlCOzk1vFjFuKh1ED26gResearch links here!: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-100-were-excited/

In an attempt to bring something somewhat heartwarming to BTC, the ladies look at two tales of justice gone wrong. Sometimes, these errors are put right, and sometimes not. We can only try to right the wrongs and learn a new path forward. Join Vicky and Janelle as they talk wrongful convictions. You can check out The Vocal Fries Pod here!: https://vocalfriespod.com/Research links here!: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-99-fk-off-im-calling-my-lawyer/

On this episode, the ladies take you to the darkest place Janelle could think of: Alaska. Join us as we take a peek into the wilderness and find the things that go bump in the night. You can check out Large Marge Sent Us here!: https://largemargesentus.libsyn.com/Research links here!: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-98-another-reason-not-to-be-a-runner/

In the search of warmer weather, the ladies are taking you to the coast! In this episode, Janelle and Vicky look at murder on the high seas, unless it wasn't actually murder at all...You can check out the Feminine Mistake podcast here!: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/feminine-mistake-podcast/id1081041699 Research links here!: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-97-premium-wife/

When it comes to money, it seems the powerful would rather have more than contribute to the betterment of society. Many times, those seeking wealth push those in their way aside without regard to what the consequences are. On this episode, the BTC gals tell you two of these tales. You can check out the High Expectations podcast here!: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/high-expectations-podcast/id1071712255Research links here!: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/pisode-96-just-do-the-mine-stuff/

This week we have a very special episode for you! The BTC ladies did a cross over with the Maybe It's Spiritual? podcast to talk about everything from ghost stories to aliens to sleep paralysis. Join them this week for a trip into the unknown. You can check out Maybe It's Spiritual? here!: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/maybe-its-spiritual/id1520069361Email: maybeitsspiritual@gmail.comInstagram: maybeitsspiritual

It's that time of year again! The BTC ladies have looked over their leftover notes and cases they haven't quite gotten to yet, dug down deep, and pulled out another wild card episode just for you! There's no telling what they will be discussing this week, but they can guarantee it will be in bad taste. You can check out Devil We Know podcast here!: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/devil-we-know/id1460607200 Research links here!: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-95-bathtub-gin/

There have been many great duos over the course of history: Batman & Robin, Sonny & Cher, and Harry and Lloyd just to name a few. However, the duos we're talking about today don't land in the "great" category. Join Janelle and Vicky as they look at two of the worst duos imaginable.You can check out Happily Ever Aftermath here!: https://heamcast.libsyn.com/Research links here!: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-94-severe-lack-of-boners/

Consider this episode a warning, please make sure you are looking into the people you leave your children with. Or, as Janelle would say, just don't have kids. You can check out the Cutaways Podcast here!: https://thecutaways.com/Research Links here!: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-93-morally-strange/

Crime and corruption influence nearly every aspect of our government, including the people who have influence on legislation. This week, the ladies take a look at some criminal lobbying efforts and ask, why is this still a thing? You can check out Crime Crazy here!: https://crimecrazy.podbean.com/Research links here!: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-92-murder-lite/

With the federal death penalty recently making the news, the girls examine the beginnings of our modern day death penalty system, and what makes it unique. Join Vicky and Janelle as they take a look at two death penalty convictions on the federal level. You can check out the Book vs. Movie podcast here!: https://bookvsmovie.libsyn.com/Research links here!: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-91-he-did-feet-things/

Corruption. It's cycle is never ending, and we have yet to find an effective way to stop it. Where powerful people reign, corruption is sure to follow. Join Janelle and Vicky as they look at just two of these cases. You can check out the Best Forevers podcast here!: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/best-forevers-a-podcast-for-kindred-spirits/id1291766749 Reference links here!: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-90-perfect-for-police-work/

Many times, those who kill don't start that way. This week on the BTC, Vicky and Janelle take a look at two cases of criminals escalating towards the worst outcome imaginable, murder.You can check out the Film Roast Podcast here!: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-film-roast-podcast/id1451920434Research Links here!: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-89-no-body-no-crime/

On this weeks episode, Janelle and Vicky take a look at linkage blindness, an issue plaguing law enforcement across the country. Join us as the ladies discuss the issues, and some possible solutions to help solve these cases.You can check out the We're All Just Pretending Podcast here!: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/true-crime-fan-club-podcast/were-all-just-pretendingResearch Links here!: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-88-good-life-advice/

On this episode, Vicky and Janelle take a little trip to Maine. On the surface it's a quiet New England state, but things are not always as they appear to be..You can check out Your Brain On Facts here!: http://yourbrainonfacts.com/Research links here!: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-87-maine-is-the-feeble-state/

Need we say more? Join the ladies of the BTC for a look at a few ways the rich are really good at ruining everything. Check out the 600 Second Saga podcast here!: https://600secondsaga.com/Research links here!: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-86-the-rich-ruin-everything/

On this episode, Janelle and Vicky take a little trip to New England to examine the crimes of Boston. Two cases of strange murder, acid tasting, and organs? Yup, we've got it all here for you!You can check out the Not Fade Away Podcast here!: https://notfadeawaypodcast.libsyn.com/Research links here!: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-85-tastes-like-acid/

This week, the BTC ladies take a gander at what happens when regular people become assassins. Whether it be for political benefit or simply for revenge, the outcome is always the same. Listen in and fight those quarantine blues!You can check out the Devil We Know podcast here!: https://www.devilweknowpodcast.com/ Research links here!: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-84-also-horses/

This week, the BTC ladies are taking a little trip! Join Janelle and Vicky as they look at 2 crimes from the dusty southwest, and some cowboys and cattle rustlers thrown in there just for fun.You can check out the Super Serious Social Justice podcast here!: https://www.sssjcast.com/episodesResearch links here!: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-83-shitty-schmiddy/

Some criminals are so terrible, the largest law enforcement body in the United States take notice. These folks tend to end up on the long standing FBI's most wanted list. Join Vicky and Janelle as they take a look at two such cases. You can check out The Thirst podcast here!: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-thirst/id1227383761Research Links!: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-82-cant-stop-wont-stop/

There's a few things we really appreciate here at BTC. A good cup of coffee, a nice bottle of wine, and some cleverly constructed food crimes. Join us this week as we take another look at a round of food related felonies!You can check out The Oddballs Podcast here!: http://oddballspodcast.com/Research links here!: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-81-well-color-me-hysterical/

There might be quite a few things going on in the world, but here at BTC headquarters we only have 1 thing on our mind. Taxes. On this episode, join Vicky and Janelle as they take a look at that classic american tale; rich people trying to avoid paying what they owe. You can check out the Marble Orchard Podcast here!: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/marble-orchard-podcast ***PLEASE NOTE: This episode was pre-recorded before COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic. Since then, our event with Haunted Rockford on April 4 has been CANCELLED. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. You can visit HauntedRockford.com for more information. Research Links here!: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-80-youre-gonna-get-all-crimed-out/

There are things in life that are unavoidable, and others that are so avoidable that it's incredible to think that the people in power have done nothing. On this episode of BTC the ladies look at two large scale man-made disasters. Hope you don't get too sticky! You can check out how to be less awkward here!: http://howtobelessawkward.libsyn.com/Research Links: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-79-how-do-you-feel-about-being-sticky/

On this episode of the BTC, we take a little trip over to Indiana. With stories of an angel of death and toxic masculinity, Vicky and Janelle are sure to make you reconsider that road trip. You can check out Best Forevers podcast here!: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/best-forevers-a-podcast-for-kindred-spirits/id1291766749 Research Links: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-78-indiana-the-karmic-place/

Sometimes a crime is committed much closer to home than most of us are comfortable with. Occasionally, that crime is murder. This week, Janelle and Vicky look at two cases from from small towns, and the impact those cases had on the communities involved. You can check out Murder and Such here!: https://www.facebook.com/murdandsuch/Research links: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-77-this-is-where-i-have-an-opinion/

This week we bring you some behind the scenes audio of the ladies being themselves. We'll be back with our regular episodes in 2 weeks!

Vacations are something we all hope to enjoy a time or two a year. They relieve the stress of life and allow us visit places we wouldn't go to otherwise. But what if these little getaways turned into the nightmare of a lifetime? Today, Vicky and Janelle take a look at two cases where families would never return home from vacation. You can check out the Murder Roadtrip Podcast here!: https://twitter.com/murdertrip?lang=en Research Links: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-75-operation-aluminum-foil/

Art and murder. While the two seem to have no crossover, they have more in common that you think. Join Janelle and Vicky as they explore two cases where the art world and true crime crash right into each other. You can check out Large Marge Sent Us here!: https://largemargesentus.libsyn.com/ Research Links here!: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-74-thats-1900s-logic-for-you/

Welcome to another Wildcard episode! This week, we look at two extremely mysterious cases. One from the present, and one from the past. Will the ladies solve this mystery? Probably not, but take a listen anyway!You can check out Devil We Know here!: https://www.devilweknowpodcast.com/ Research links: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-73-damn-archie/

Jane Doe cases have always interested us here at the BTC, but we've never been able to dig into the history of how that came to be. Join us this week for that and to examples of these mysterious cases. You can check out the Cutaways Podcast here!: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/the-cutawaysResearch Links here!: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-72-the-carousel-motel-for-public-lewdness/

This is not your standard podcast and these are not your standard murder weapons. On this episode, the ladies of BTC highlight two cases of strange choices. You can check out the Nihilist Podcast Network here!: https://nihilistpodcastnetwork.simplecast.fm/Research links here!: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-71-poison-is-played-out/

The use of fire to destroy evidence is one of the most common tactics killers use. On this episode of the BTC, Janelle and Vicky cover two such cases, and discuss the mystery that lay in the flames. You can check out the The Hidden Staircase here: https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/american-crimecast/encrypted Research Links: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-70-but-what-if-god-was-one-of-us/

There may be times when things are completely out of our control. And that is exactly what can happen in a hostage situation. Today, Vicky and Janelle look at two cases when taking a hostage took an unexpected turn. You can check out the DAMN, Girl podcast here!: There may be times when things are completely out of our control. And that is exactly what can happen in a hostage situation. Today, Vicky and Janelle look at two cases where taking a hostage took an unexpected turn. You can check out the DAMN, Girl podcast here!: https://twitter.com/damngirlpodcast?lang=enResearch links here!: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-69-invent-damn-you/

On this weeks episode, Courtney from Cult of Domesticity joins the BTC ladies for a discussion of ghouls a ghosts. It may be early, but the ladies are ready for the spooky season!You can find more from the Cult of Domesticity at https://domesticpodcast.podbean.com/ This weeks research links can be found here!: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-68-the-zak-bagans-scale-of-believe-ability-ft-courtney-from-cult-of-domesticity/

Occasionally on the BTC, we like to look at cases yet unsolved. Today is that day.Join Vicky and Janelle as they discuss two missing persons cases that could use your help. You can find The Cutaways Podcast here!: https://thecutaways.com/ Research links for this episode can be found here!: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-67-youre-a-great-cop/

Occasionally, when you are all alone, you feel a sort of unease. Almost like someone is watching you. And sometimes, this feeling is all too true. Today, Janelle and Vicky look at the watched, and the watchers. Research Links Here!: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-66-six-counts-of-being-a-fking-creep/

While it seems normal to us now, there was a time where when we didn't have things like welfare systems, adoption systems and the like. The world was grappling with what to do with abandoned children, or in the very least how to use these children for there personal gain. Join the ladies as they discuss how these early systems began, and how they went so terribly, terribly wrong. Research links can be found here: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-65-how-dare-you-be-a-woman/

War can define a nation’s history, and many times that includes the horrendous actions by those involved. On this episode, Janelle and Vicky discuss 2 different wars with one terrible thing in common, war crimes.You can check out the Devil We Know podcast here: https://www.spreaker.com/show/devil-we-know-podcast Research links can be found here: https://www.badtastecrimecast.com/podcast/episode-64-roman-numerals-are-hard/

Most weeks, the BTC crew talks about crime in the general population. But this week we are looking at a different kind of general population, inside of prisons. Join Vicky and Janelle as they look at two different prisons, and the riots that happened within them. You can check out the You Can Rewind It podcast HERE!Wikipedia - San Quentin SixLos Angeles Times - "The San Quentin Six: How a wig and a handgun sent a prison into chaos 44 years ago"Reuters - "Calif. prison riot sparked by stabbing of 'San Quentin Six' inmate"The New York Times - "Conspiracy Laid to  San Quentin 6"Salon - "America's fortress of blood: The death of George Jackson and the birth of the prison-industrial complex"The Press-Courier - "San Quentin Story Unfolded"Toledo Blade - "Leader Of Radical Group In Gun Battle"Oklahoma Historical Society - "McAlester Prison Riot"Oklahoma Watch - "Three Days of Mayhem: the McAlester Riot"Tulsa World - "State Prison Inmates Seize Guards, Set Buildings Afire"Only In Your State - "The Story Behind This Oklahoma State Penitentiary Riot Is Truly Disturbing"

Drawing on one of their recent travels, the BTC ladies are taking it back to Cleveland this week! Join us as we revisit what is revealing itself to be a more terrifying place than we thought. You can check out Spoop Hour HERE!CBS News - Strange Truth: A Murder MysteryClevescene - Jeff Krotine is Dead, But the Mystery of His Wife's Murder Lives OnClevescene -Now What?Dateline - Murder of Mona KrotineWikipedia - Sam SheppardFamous Trials - Dr. Sam Sheppard Trials: An AccountThoughtCo. - The Tragic Life, Murder Case of Dr. Sam SheppardATI - The Trial Of Sam Sheppard: How A Media Frenzy Led To The Life Imprisonment Of A Young DoctorCase Western Reserve University - Sheppard Murder Case

Sometimes, it's not the perpetrators of the crime that make it interesting, but the method they choose. On today's episode, we take a look at two cases involving strangulation, and why this method was the method of choice. You can check out Murder and Such on Facebook, Twitter, iTunes, and HERE! Wikipedia - Altemio SanchezRadford University Department of Psychology - Altemio C. SanchezMuderpedia - Altemio C. SanchezInnocence Project - Anthony CapozziNew York Times - "Buffalo Suspect's Uncle Misled Tem in '81, Officials Say"PubMed - A review of 300 attempted strangulation cases. Part 1: criminal legal issuesFamily Justice Center - "The Investigation and Prosecution of Strangulation Cases Manuel""On the Edge of Homicide: Strangulation as a Prelude"Justice Clearinghouse - "The Investigation and Prosecution of Strangulation Cases Webinar Notes"The Kansas City Star - "Piers Morgan confronts 'Kansas City Strangler' Lorenzo Gilyard on 'Serial Killer'"Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In honor of the upcoming Chicago True Crime Podcast Festival, we've decided to take you on a short tour of Chicago corruption. From torture rings to straight up political shenanigans, there is a reason why the Windy City is one of the most corrupt cities in the United States. Listen in for your Chicago Primer!You can still get tickets to the 2019 Chicago True Crime Podcast Festival HERE!Check out You Can Rewind It! HERE!USA Today - "Former U.S. congressmen Mel Reynolds is headed back to prison - and then Africa"History, Art, and Archives: United States House of Representatives - Mel ReynoldsThe New York Times - "Illinois Indicts a Congressman In Sex Case Involving 2 Girls"NPR - "The Equal Opportunity Culture of Corruption"Wikipedia - Ed VrdolyakDaily Herald - "'Fast Eddie' admits to tax evasion"The New York Times - "Ex-Leader of Democrats in Chicago Switches Parties"Illinois Periodicals Online - "Is there political gold in Vrdolyak?"Chicago Tribune - "Ex-Ald. 'Fast Eddie' Vrdolyak pleads guilty to federal charges for second time in little over a decade"Chicago Tribune - Jon BurgeThe Marshall Project - "Payback"South Side Weekly - "A Symbol of Healing"Chicago Torture Justice CenterChicago Tribune - "Jon Burge and Chicago's legacy of police torture"Chicago Tribune - "A tortured path to Death Row"Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices