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Sick and Wrong Podcast
S&W Episode 956: Tales From the Crypts

Sick and Wrong Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2024 87:46


A week spent cemetery hopping leads Kate to ponder tales from the crypts featuring guest stars such as Charlie Starkweather, Billy Cook and famous celebrities like Roy Orbison and Frank Zappa who are mysteriously buried in unmarked graves. Driver calls in about the first time he saw tittays. Sign up for the Sick and Wrong...

Mike Safo
Mike Safo with Harry MacLean, New York Times Best-Selling Author

Mike Safo

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2024 46:00


Joined today by New York Times best-selling author and Edgar Award Winner, Harry MacLean. Harry and I chat about living in Denver, what he misses most about Nebraska, and some Cornhuskers football. Harry is on to talk about his newest book "Starkweather: The Untold Story of the Killing Spree that Changed America". He tells us about how the eleven murders Charlie Starkweather committed in 1958 combined with his fourteen year old girlfriend and television being broadcasted all over the United States made this the perfect storm and the first court tv type of story. He shares his writing style, telling this story from Charlie's and Caril's point of view, and the hurdles he faced writing this book. We hear about his personal connection to Charlie and the victims, why the public was convinced Caril was guilty and what was his purpose writing this book. Harry discusses the emotional toll the book took on him, his initial thoughts of the crimes, and what shocked him the most during his research. We go over the botched police investigation, delve into if Caril was present when he family was murdered and what made Harry believe in her innocence. From Billy Joel to Bruce Springsteen singing about Charlie and Caril to movies and documentaries and how the crimes are still a hot button issue in Nebraska. All this plus Abe Lincoln wrestling, Truman Capote's ghost and more   Check out Harry's site here and his other outstanding books  - https://www.harrymaclean.com/  

Beyond the Darkness
S18 Ep67: Pro Bono: The 18 Year Defense of Caril Ann Fugate w/Jeff MacArthur

Beyond the Darkness

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2023 154:20


True Crime Tuesday presents: Pro Bono:  The 18 Year Defense of Caril Ann Fugate with Author, Jeff MacArthur! In 1958, 19-year-old Charlie Starkweather went on a murder spree that paralyzed Nebraska, shocked the nation, and left 11 people dead. With him when he was captured was his 14-year-old ex-girlfriend Caril Fugate. The question soon arose, was Caril a kidnapped victim, or a heartless accomplice? Appointed to her case, attorney John McArthur initially accepted the assignment out of a sense of constitutional duty. But as he delved deeper, he found that the truth was far more complicated than anyone was letting on. Up against incredible odds, and with a strong conviction of her innocence, McArthur remained with Caril and fought for her freedom for 18 years. For this service, he took no pay, accepting the case pro bono. This book, "Pro Bono...",  follows the long struggle of McArthur, his partner Merril Reller, and John's son James as they took on the Nebraska legal system and a public that had already determined Caril's guilt before ever hearing a word of testimony. His Grandson, Jeff joins TCT today to tell his story and the story of his family and where Caril's story goes from here! PLUS: A BRAND NEW DUMB CRIMES/STUPID CRIMINALS!!! Check out the video of the guy surfing on his car in California traffic! Police say charges are pending! :   https://nypost.com/2023/06/05/video-shows-man-perched-onside-car-on-california-freeway/ #crime #truecrime #truecrimepodcasts #truecrimetuesday #charlestarkweather #carilannfugate #jeffmacarthur #probonothe18yeardefenseofcarilannfugate #johnmacarthur #merrilreller #nebraska #wyoming #murder #serialkiller #brucespringsteen #stephenking#homeinvasion #the12thvictim # #chickenshed #dumbcrimesstupidcriminals #TimDennis #beercitybruiser #ringofhonorwrestling #floridaman #drugcrimes #foodcrimes #stupidcrimes #funnycrimes  #sexcrimes #oakenfap

Darkness Radio
S18 Ep67: Pro Bono: The 18 Year Defense of Caril Ann Fugate w/Jeff MacArthur

Darkness Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2023 154:20


True Crime Tuesday presents: Pro Bono:  The 18 Year Defense of Caril Ann Fugate with Author, Jeff MacArthur! In 1958, 19-year-old Charlie Starkweather went on a murder spree that paralyzed Nebraska, shocked the nation, and left 11 people dead. With him when he was captured was his 14-year-old ex-girlfriend Caril Fugate. The question soon arose, was Caril a kidnapped victim, or a heartless accomplice? Appointed to her case, attorney John McArthur initially accepted the assignment out of a sense of constitutional duty. But as he delved deeper, he found that the truth was far more complicated than anyone was letting on. Up against incredible odds, and with a strong conviction of her innocence, McArthur remained with Caril and fought for her freedom for 18 years. For this service, he took no pay, accepting the case pro bono. This book, "Pro Bono...",  follows the long struggle of McArthur, his partner Merril Reller, and John's son James as they took on the Nebraska legal system and a public that had already determined Caril's guilt before ever hearing a word of testimony. His Grandson, Jeff joins TCT today to tell his story and the story of his family and where Caril's story goes from here! PLUS: A BRAND NEW DUMB CRIMES/STUPID CRIMINALS!!! Check out the video of the guy surfing on his car in California traffic! Police say charges are pending! :   https://nypost.com/2023/06/05/video-shows-man-perched-onside-car-on-california-freeway/ #crime #truecrime #truecrimepodcasts #truecrimetuesday #charlestarkweather #carilannfugate #jeffmacarthur #probonothe18yeardefenseofcarilannfugate #johnmacarthur #merrilreller #nebraska #wyoming #murder #serialkiller #brucespringsteen #stephenking#homeinvasion #the12thvictim # #chickenshed #dumbcrimesstupidcriminals #TimDennis #beercitybruiser #ringofhonorwrestling #floridaman #drugcrimes #foodcrimes #stupidcrimes #funnycrimes  #sexcrimes #oakenfap

True Crime Uncensored
NATURAL BORN KILLERS, BADLANDS, ETC VS. THE TRUTH ABOUT CARIL ANN FUGATE...JEFF MCARTHUR IS OUR GUEST. THE BOOK: PRO BONO,

True Crime Uncensored

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2023 57:36


In 1958, 19-year-old Charlie Starkweather went on a murder spree that paralyzed Nebraska, shocked the nation, and left 11 people dead. With him when he was captured was his 14-year-old ex-girlfriend Caril Fugate. The question soon arose, was Caril a kidnapped victim, or a heartless accomplice?Appointed to her case, attorney John McArthur initially accepted the assignment out of a sense of constitutional duty. But as he delved deeper, he found that the truth was far more complicated than anyone was letting on. Up against incredible odds, and with a strong conviction of her innocence, McArthur remained with Caril and fought for her freedom for 18 years. For this service, he took no pay, accepting the case pro bono.This book follows the long struggle of McArthur, his partner Merril Reller, and John's son James as they took on the Nebraska legal system and a public that had already determined Caril's guilt before ever hearing a word of testimony. The story continues through all it influenced, such as Stephen King, who became a horror writer because of it, Bruce Springsteen, who wrote a whole album about it, Terrence Malick, Oliver Stone, Martin Sheen, and Peter Jackson, who wrote his first major movie based on the Starkweather-Fugate incident.Pro Bono explores aspects of this incredible story that have never been revealed before, and sheds new light on these terrifying and complex events.

Factual America
The Murder Victim Who Lived

Factual America

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2023 48:09


In the winter of 1957-58, 19 year old Charlie Starkweather went on a killing spree that would claim eleven victims before he and his accomplice, Caril Ann Fugate, were caught. At their trial, both were found guilty of murder. Charlie was executed while Caril was given a life sentence, later reduced. In The 12th Victim, Nicola Marsh explores what happened during the killing spree from Caril's perspective. She shows how, contrary to what was said at the time, Caril was not Charlie's girlfriend but his ex; neither was she his willing accomplice but his hostage. And, most importantly, although convicted of murder, she killed no one. As Nicola tells Matthew Sherwood, the Starkweather murders “coincided with the birth of live television news”. This gave both Charlie and Caril an immediate notoriety that encompassed all of America. In the years since, the case has also influenced the arts. Nicola cites Badlands (1973), True Romance (1993), and Natural Born Killers (1994) as films all inspired by what happened. They also explore how The 12th Victim was made – from Nicola's use of archival footage to the different ways she recreated key scenes. And they look at the question of what makes the true crime genre so popular, Nicola offers this succinct answer: “You get to experience all the things you're afraid of, but in a very safe way.” At the heart of it all, however, stands a young girl whose life was ruined by the actions of others. Starkweather's malice, incompetent policing, and bad decisions made by her attorney gave Caril Ann Fugate little chance of escaping the nightmare. Nevertheless, she continues to protest her innocence and seek a pardon. “I think what really I found particularly compelling about the story was that for women, most women, we've all been in slightly sketchy situations. And the path out of it is laugh at the jokes until you have a clear exit strategy... If somebody gets a bit handsy, you don't turn around and punch them in the face, otherwise, you can end up dead.” – Nicola Marsh

Tenfold More Wicked
Kendare Blake: Stranger Than Fiction

Tenfold More Wicked

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2022 40:21


Author Kendare Blake tells us about the true crime story that inspired one of her fiction books. In 1958, Caril Ann Fugate was blamed for the murders committed by her boyfriend, Charlie Starkweather. Was Fugate a cold-blooded killer, or a terrified teenager? Written, researched, and hosted by Kate Winkler Dawson/producer Alexis Amorosi/mixer Ryo Baum/composer Curtis Heath/web designer Ilsa Brink Buy my books: katewinklerdawson.com  If you have suggestions for historical crimes that could use some attention, email me: info@tenfoldmorewicked.com  Follow me on social: @tenfoldmore (Twitter) / @tenfoldmorewicked (Facebook and Instagram)  2022 All Rights Reserved  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Murder, My Dude
Episode 125 - Killer Couples, My Dude (Charles Starkweather & Caril Ann Fugate)

Murder, My Dude

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2022 101:32


Just in time for Valentine's Day, Murder, My Dude closes out its fifth season with one of the most infamous killer couples in true crime history! Charlie Starkweather was a difficult child - a bullied boy who grew up to be a tougher young man who tormented his tormenters. Not long after meeting up with Caril Ann Fugate, however, Starkweather went on a killing spree that terrorized a Nebraska city in the late 1950s. This week, we cover their story, which has spawned many memorable pieces of cinema itself. BUT FIRST! This Week In Murder looks at a long distance relationship gone bad and the controversial execution of an Alabama inmate. And, as always, we close with a rousing game of Who Died The Worst! Like what we're doing? Subscribe and tell a friend! Think we could do better or have some other feedback? Reach out to us! Our contact info is: Merch/Website: projecthumanoid.com Instagram/Twitter: @murdermydude Facebook: @podcastmydude --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/murdermydude/support

Crime Biscuit: A True Crime Podcast
Kids You Shouldn't Turn Your Back On - Part 1

Crime Biscuit: A True Crime Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2021 29:00


This episode is all about kids.  The kind of kids that enjoy games that involve stabbing, strangulation, and other not-so-nice games.  In this episode, we will talk about Charlie Starkweather and Caril Fugate, Jesse Pomeroy, Craig Chandler Price, and Mary Bell.  Hold on to your biscuits.  These kids will give you nightmares.

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SIN EXPLICACION
SINEXP Episodio 66 - Betty Broderick y Charlie Starkweather

SIN EXPLICACION

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2020 41:52


Esta semana contamos la histora de Betty Broderick es una mujer estadounidense que fue condenada por matar a su exmarido, Daniel T. Broderick III, ya su segunda esposa, Linda Broderick el 5 de noviembre de 1989. Tambien contamos la historia de Charles Raymond "Charlie" Starkweather fue un asesino estadounidense que asesinó a once personas en Nebraska y Wyoming entre diciembre de 1957 y enero de 1958, cuando tenía 19 años. Mató a diez de sus víctimas entre el 21 y el 29 de enero de 1958, fecha de su arresto.

LIVE! From City Lights
Roy Scranton

LIVE! From City Lights

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2020 56:36


Roy Scranton reading from his novel, I Heart Oklahoma, published by Soho. Suzie's seen it all, but now she's looking for something she lost: a sense of the future. So when the chance comes to work with a maverick video artist on his road movie about Donald Trump's America, she's pretty sure it's a bad idea but she signs up anyway, hoping for an outside shot at starting over. A provocative, genderqueer, shapeshifting musical romp through the brain-eating nightmare of contemporary America, I Heart Oklahoma! is a book about art, guns, cars, American landscapes, and American history. This kaleidoscopic novel moves from our bleeding-edge present to a furious Faulknerian retelling of the Charlie Starkweather killings in the 1950s, capturing in its fragmented, mesmerizing form the violence at the heart of the American dream. Roy Scranton is the author of Learning to Die in the Anthropocene: Reflections on the End of a Civilization (published by City Lights Books), and co-editor of Fire and Forget: Short Stories from the Long War. He grew up in Oregon, dropped out of college, and spent several years wandering the American West. In 2002, he enlisted in the US Army. He served from 2002 to 2006, including a fourteen-month deployment to Iraq. After leaving the Army he earned a bachelor’s degree and a master’s degree at the New School for Social Research, then completed his PhD in English at Princeton.

Today in True Crime
January 29, 2020: Charlie Starkweather

Today in True Crime

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2020 12:56


On this day in 1958, teenage criminal Charlie Starkweather was apprehended outside Douglas, Wyoming with his girlfriend, Caril Ann Fugate. The arrest ended the couples’ weeklong murder-spree. Guest hosted by Rachel and Desi from Hollywood Crime Scene.

Bad In The Boondocks
Twisted Romance & Bad, Bad Carl Brown

Bad In The Boondocks

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2019 46:32


Two things about this episode.  First, we are so sorry for getting this episode out to you guys late.  I have been working in Florida, and we live in South Carolina.  I did not get back to South Carolina until late this weekend so that is why it is not on time.  Secondly, thank you so much for any of you that have rated and/or reviewed us.  We have found out the past week that on Castbox, it has not been showing ratings and reviews, and on iTunes, they are slowly trickling in late.  So, if we have not given you a shout out on an episode, it is because your comment/review is not showing up.  If that is the case for you, please take a minute and review us again on the platform you use, and go to our website  https://badintheboondocks.com (https://badintheboondocks.com) and shoot us a comment there also.  Thank you guys and gals so much for sticking with us.  We really care about what y'all think and we want to know anything we can do to make you want to listen to us even more.  Also, if you will, please go to our Patreon page and consider joining one of our three tiers, each of which has unique perks.  This will really help us continue  and improve our podcast.  We do not receive any monetary compensation for the podcast because we are completely independent and completely free of annoying ads.  But, it does cost us money to put out this podcast and becoming a patron will help us become better sounding, and stay ad free.  Plus, becoming a patron gives you a lot of neat perks as well as bonus content (and who can say no to more of us right!?).  Having said that, this week, we talk about a loser of a guy named Carl Brown, and yet another loser named Charlie Starkweather.  Again, sorry for the lateness of the episode and thank you so much for listening.  And hey, spread the word, and tell a friend! Support this podcast

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Tequila and Terror
The Excelsior House Hotel and the Charlie Starkweather murder spree

Tequila and Terror

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 3, 2019 81:08


Episode 11 of tequila and terror is now out! We go back to our drunken no edit roots This episode Keisha tells us about The historic Excelsior House Hotel in Jefferson TX that is said to be haunted Wes tells us the story of Charlie Starkweather murder spree a young James dean wannabe who went on a killing spree in Nebraska and Wyoming tequilaandterror.com

The Goth Librarian Podcast
006 - Deadly Duos

The Goth Librarian Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2018 36:46


Explore three cases where couples killed together - Faye and Ray Copeland, Alvin and Judith Neelley, and Charlie Starkweather and Caril Ann Fugate.  Questions or comments? thegothlibrarianpodcast@gmail.com Follow me on Twitter: @GothPodcast Instagram: that_gothlibrarian Thank you for listening! Check out other shows from PODCAST JUKEBOX: Will Sean Podcast? ProudToBeKinky Podcast Drinks with God NO LOVE LOST & Being There

Murder, Myth & Mystery
Episode #74

Murder, Myth & Mystery

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2018 68:43


On this week's Podcast, we talk about Charlie Starkweather, The Flying Dutchman, and the Flannan Isles Lighthouse.

Listen Up Show with Mitchell Chadrow
Fannie O’Linn Chadron Nebraska Dawes County Northwestern Panhandle Founder Attorney Teacher Show 062

Listen Up Show with Mitchell Chadrow

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 13, 2018 27:16


Fannie O’Linn Chadron Nebraska Dawes County Northwestern Panhandle Founder Attorney Teacher Show 062 Chadron The Northwestern Nebraska Panhandle town founded by Frances Maria Brainard O'Linn Show 062 I'm Mitchell Chadrow and this is the Listen Up Show Podcast Fanny was not only the founder of a town she was a noteworthy pioneer for settling the west, a school teacher, a postmaster, the fifth woman admitted to the Bar in Nebraska, a community builder and most of all a hero that should be studied by all in business and life. -> What are we going to learn today? -> What Legacy did Fanny Leave and how can her lessons apply to your everyday business and life? -> Why do an entire podcast on Fanny? ;After doing research on her story I was shocked that even people in the town of Chadron know little about her let alone Nebraskians especially how her story applies to business I started asking myself why has this most amazing woman somehow been placed on the back seat of history - maybe until now there has been no one to be her voice or maybe she has no relatives or family to tell her story.  It really seemed unfair because she should at least be on a short list of notable Nebraska women.  Tome, she really seemed to have been unforgotten but I’m changing all that now I mean we all have heard of William Jennings Bryan the orator and Nebraska politician read and heard stories of the Travelings of Lewis and Clark Know about The Showmanship of William F. Cody and of course the Notoriety of Charlie Starkweather. However, it’s not every day that a woman in the In the 1880’s helps start up a town. builds a community of people in the heartland of America becomes a pioneer settling the west, is the fifth woman to become an attorney in Nebraska and the 11th registered with the US Supreme Court - she was a postmaster, a mid wife, a school teacher, and so much more She was born back on April 13, 1848 in a small town called Magnolia the county seat of Harrison County Iowa, Fanny graduated at the University State University of Iowa in Iowa City as valedictorian and youngest member of the class' at the State University of Iowa in Iowa City. She became a teacher at Magnolia High School and then principal at Buena Vista High School. When her father moved to Magnolia Iowa it only had a population of 500 however by 1876 Magnolia was removed as the county seat, which left the place with but little else than a small, local trade. Hallowed be the name Magnolia to many a pioneer, who knew the place as Harrison County's best town. You can get the show notes back at mitchellchadrow.com/show062 signup back at my website at mitchellchadrow.com/signup get the latest in my blog posts and podcasts and free resource guides just by signing up back at my website mitchellchadrow.com/signup Women's history is rich in the Panhandle of Northwestern Nebraska but at the forefront of this is another true hero pioneer that must be recognized now and has been uncovered. For me researching her story has been a journey of discovery, uncovering this amazing woman's story from various sources that has led me to so many other wonderful stories that I will also tell you here on future podcasts. I am glad O’Linn’s story can be shared with my Listen Up audience and I hope her wonderful story helps motivate inspire and help you in business. It's like a Wild Buffalo Bill Cody Show on tour but with Fannie, and being able to take you across the country to share all this history that she created in the communities where she lived Ificould describe her in three words:      adventurous      courageous      dynamic Our start up round is sponsored by startups Smarter You need help starting that business whether it’s forming establishingvyiurpresence online or help forming or testing your business idea my listeners who signup back at startupsmartup.com/Mitchell get a free one page website on their platform and a free guide how to Startup Smarter so head on over to startupssmarter.com/Mitchell as my listeners get that free one page free website help on starting up that business Now back to the show Fanny came from a family of doer's and their great work ethic and business acumen most certainly had a positive influence on her her dad Judge Daniel Egbert Brainard, was also a pioneer and Fannys role model both in herfathersdeeds and his actions Fanny’s dad was Harrison County Iowa judge from 1857 to 1862 and a member of the state board of education for several years, he held the office of county treasurer and recorder from 1856 to 1858, and was agent for the post office department at Washington County Iowa looking after delinquencies. He held this latter position four years with headquarters usually at Iowa City, but most often he was out in the field examining postal matters in Iowa. Both of Fanny’s brothers were entrepreneurs George and Orville together started their own newspaper publisher business in 1859 called the Magnolia Weekly Republican and then later the Dunlap Reporter after several years the first newspaper business was sold and neither George decided to farm but also carried the mail Fanny was destined to be involved with the post office yuh see back in 1854 a post office was being set up in her hometown at that time Magnolia and Fanny's dad was involved becoming postmaster a year after the post office was established in 1855. Her brother George also became postmaster in Magnolia and 1862 was subsequently appointed postmaster of the House of Representatives in Iowa. George decided to lease the newspaper to a Judge FORD, instead of selling it outright. Magnolia’s Chief feature was Schools and churches; aside from being the county seat of Harrison County Iowa which contributed toward the upbuilding of the place. The early schools were kept in private houses. In 1858 the first school building was provided at that point. It was a poor "shack" of a house, two stories high, designed for agradedschool; it was used for school purposes until 1866. Again Fanny taughtthere ! However, by 1868 she met and married Dr. Daniel O'Linn.  Dr. O'Linn was a Civil War veteran who participated in "Sherman's March to the Sea" and was renowned as a physician and surgeon. Fanny, her husband and two sons at that time decided to move to Blair County in 1872, where Dr. O'Linn set up business with Dr. S.B. Taylor. The year before her brother George had the itch to get back into the newspaper business so by 1871 he started his second paper this time called the Dunlap Reporter It’s no wonder why The family was described in HarrisoncountyIowa as being strong, high-minded and with true characters. Tragically Fannie's husband died suddenly in 1880, it left Fannie alone with two sons and by that time she also had a daughter. She had to rely on herself so she decided to immediately take that principal position of she promptly took the Blair schools, followed by Tekamah, and took a leadership role in education in Washington County for four years. Our Fast Pitch is sponsored by Chadrow.net Chadrow Law a Law Made Smarter Legal Service Solutions forLife ! You need a will trust poalwbusiness startup formation documents or for any real estate transaction or litigation issues go over to Chadrow.net with informative articles that will empower you about the lawa freeresource guides on Estate planning digital assets business check out Chadrow.net learn more about the law Something fundamental changed in American 1884 the Homestead Act was past It provided anyone either a brand new start or a chance to own 160 acres their own land Fanny viewed it as a new opportunity a new chance for a fresh start she made the decision to move with her children from the place she always knew and loved and continue west toward Nebraska. Her plan settle her own small frontier settlement and call it O'Linn. Many twists and turns in this journey and like all business minded entrepreneurs your best plans don’t always go as planned - the question for fanny and you is how to handle these twists and turns when confronted that’s what makes you who you are and calls you toward your destiny You see the town of O’Linn was not merely being named such because Fanny had an ego although she had every right - she was accomplished and achieve morethenmost woman or men could at the time she moved west to Nebraska to settle O’Linn. But the name was to honor the memory of her eldest son, who had died shortly after their move to what would eventually be Dawes County Northwestern Nebraska called the panhandle some say Oklahoma Fanny homesteaded near the junction of the White River and Chadron Creek, then located in Sioux County near Dakota Junction but today it’s Dawes County. Her humble abode was merely one-room, 14- by 16-foot claim cabin half dugout and half soddy. She one of a few earliest settlers in Dawes, she noted that summer that "the only houses ... were around Fort Robinson (while) we had only to throw our lines in the White River to have a catfish (and) found 49 varieties ofwild flowers." As I mentioned earlier when her son Daniel Egbert was accidentally killed, locals began calling the settlement O'Linn in his honor. I also mentioned because of her father and brothers involvement with the postal system she didn’t wasteanytimeapplying for a post office in September of 1884, and that’s how the name O'Linn stuck. One of the first shops to open was owned by another settlor Burr Sheldon It didn’t take longfirothers to quickly follow with a hardware store, bank, druggistandsaloon, some of which operated out of tents before buildings could be erected. That December 1884 the first Methodist Church service in the county, known as the White River O'Linn Charge, was held in the O'Linn cabin by Rev. Joseph Gray. Early in 1885, the population of O'Linn was advertised as 500, replete with five saloons and a dozen stores. Thus, when the Elkhorn, Fremont & Missouri Valley Railroad began scouting the area for right of way, Fannie felt certain that O'Linn would be the natural site for a depot and siding. Unfortunately, her optimism led her to ask for more money than the railroad felt was justified, and instead they bought land some six miles distant at a site they named Bordeaux. In the summer of 1885, a county seat election for the new Dawes County chose Chadron on a vote of 582 to 3 for O'Linn. I have to think that the three votes fanny received was her vote her youngest son and her daughter How was it that this pioneer dynamic accomplished woman didn’t receive one other vote from anyone else In my research it was partly do to another settlor named Edward E Egan who started the first newspaper in the town surprising it wasn’t Fanny’s brother Orville who would also settle the area as well and the fact that the Railroad probably didn’t like being told by Fanny the more aggressive terms that her Homestead would become the location for the new Railroad stop.  More about that on another podcast as I will do an entire story on Edward Egan the person who got the town and Railroad to rally around the name Chadron over O’Linn. Our wrap up round is actually sponsored by Chadron.net In honor of this special town of Chadron The Chadron.net website is not just for people who live go to school work in Chadron or only Nebraskians it’s a place to learn about the rich history of the heartland of American and all this area and surrounding terroritoty has got you and your family Chadron is known as the magic city even though Fanny didn’t get her wish to name Chadron O’Linn She taught us if things to work out you pick up the pieces dust yourself off and keep moving I became fascinated with Chadron because people would ask me if I knew there was a Chadrow NE and that there is a fire co and sports wear on the Internet called Chadrow - both turned out to be errors on the Internet never corrected but back in a lot of ways I’m glad because if you go back to Chadron.net you can learn more about the Chadrow 4 Chadron project bringing more tourists and people to the area and learn about our country’s founding and the amazing stories of people that come slice at Chadron.net and tell a story that can help inspire motivate you in your life and business Now let me tell you more about this amazing town of Chadron -> When the railroad arrived in July of 1885 O'Linn or now Chadron meaning the entire town literally picked up and moved to the new site - one store even kept operating while "being trundled over the prairie." Lowenthal How many towns are you aware of the history of the US that could or can just pick up and overnight move giving it the name the magical city Despite the perceived set back of not having her Homestead as the railroad stop or name of the town like a determined person she was with true character and grit Fannie moved as well too, and not only that she became Chadron's first postmaster. Later becoming what some say the fifth female attorney in Nebraska. However studying the law under the direction of her father the judge back in Iowa must have provided her great exposure to the law thus some say she might have actually been the 2nd practicing woman attorney in Nebraska Whatever her ranking, Fannie O'Linn was one of the originators of the Northwest Nebraska Teachers Association, one of the initial promoters of Chadron's library, and again its first postmaster, becoming "one of the most widely known and respected women in the northwest ... present at the first wedding, the first birth and the first funeral in Dawes County." It doesn’t stop there for those who say I have done all I can in business and life fanny kept going she was the first female insurance broker, was also involved heavily in organizations, such as the Women's Christian Temperance Union and the women's suffrage movement Yes O'Linn battled tragedy throughout her life, but she persevered, playing a crucial role in the settlement and development of her communities both in Iowa and Nebraska I was driven by this story for so many reasons - Just think she loses her husband then her oldest son she is on the western plains of Nebraska single woman in this really harsh tough life of circumstances who despite all of this pushed forward to her own future journey. To recap in conclusion Here is a list of this amazing woman's accomplishment that only a few ever achieve: She was admitted to the bar in 1885, was responsible for keeping the land office in Chadron, then started an abstract business, she started the town called O'Linn that eventually became Chadron. She was the first postmistress of the town, and was one of the first female postmistresses." she even served as a midwife and is believed to have been responsible for helping to birth most of the children born in Dawes County from 1880 through 1910. Her life was complex, full and varied. She battled with area ranchers and businessmen, was a correspondent for the Omaha Bee, served as president and historian for Dawes County for the Nebraska Historical Association, and was a charter member of the Order of the Eastern Star in Chadron. Her influence even extended into raising the young woman who would grow to fame as Dr. Leta Stetter Hollingworth, a pioneer in women's and educational psychology at Columbia University. Unfortunately, her youngest son also predeceased her and only her daughter (who had been born in Blair County Iowa) would survive her; her descendants eventually moved away from Dawes County, leaving no one to tell her story or recount her achievements - until now. By 1890-1891 she is listed asMrsFanny O'Linn attorney at law, notary public, abstracts, insurance, real estate, and loans. Her dad moves to Chadron around this time The last years of Judge BRAINARD's life were spent in Chadron, Nebraska, with his daughter. He passed away On Dec 4, 1892 (at the aged 83) but his family buried him back in Magnolia where he spent most of his years at Magnolia Cemetery Magnolia, Harrison County, Iowa, USA PLOT section 2 MEMORIAL ID 106692353 · View Source] We can all learn something from folks like Fannie. I hope you all Listened Up and found out what is so special and important in really hearing this story Fanny passed away on July 19, 1926 (at the aged 78) her Burial spot Blair Cemetery Blair, Washington County, Nebraska Her grave marker is prominently displayed to honor the amazing legacy she left for all those who want toListenupto the story she left for everyone! Until next time My trusted friends Please provide a well-written review on iTunes Mitchell Chadrow.com/iTunes it takes two minutes but helps others find the show subscribe anywhere we are also on Spotify stitcher iheartradio tuneinradio or any popular podcast aggregator one of my favorite overcast.fm or Mitchell Chadrow.com/overcast Signupback at my website for the latest podcasts more articles and if you send me an email about your business startup I am happy to respond Mitchell Chadrow.com /signup Thank you again

David Boles: Human Meme
Crime Story: The Peril of Caril Ann

David Boles: Human Meme

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2016 16:07


Caril Ann Fugate was kidnapped by Charles Starkweather. We re-examine the 1958 case of Caril Ann, and her Starkweather captor. Charlie Starkweather murdered 11 people, including members of Caril Ann's family. Caril Ann Fugate was implicated in the killings -- by her kidnapper! -- and she was given a life sentence. This is her story. This is the exoneration of Caril Ann Fugate.

True Murder: The Most Shocking Killers
PRO BONO-Jeff McArthur

True Murder: The Most Shocking Killers

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2013 75:32


In 1958, 19-year-old Charlie Starkweather went on a murder spree that paralyzed Nebraska, shocked the nation, and left 11 people dead. With him when he was captured was his 14-year-old ex-girlfriend Caril Fugate. The question soon arose, was Caril a kidnapped victim, or a heartless accomplice? Appointed to her case, Attorney John McArthur initially accepted the assignment out of a sense of constitutional duty. But as he delved deeper, he found that the truth was far more complicated than anyone was letting on. Up against incredible odds, and with a strong conviction of her innocence, McArthur remained with Caril and fought for her freedom for 18 years. For this service, he took no pay, accepting the case pro bono. This book follows the long struggle of McArthur, his partner Merril Reller, and John's son James as they took on the Nebraska legal system and a public that had already determined Caril's guilt before ever hearing a word of testimony. The story continues through all it influenced, such as Stephen King, who became a horror writer because of it, Bruce Springsteen, who wrote a whole album about it, Terrence Malick, Oliver Stone, Martin Sheen, and Peter Jackson, who wrote his first major movie based on the Starkweather-Fugate incident. Pro Bono explores aspects of this incredible story that have never been revealed before, and sheds new light on these terrifying and complex events. PRO BONO-The 18-Year Defense of Caril Ann Fugate-Jeff McArthur