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Best podcasts about nate hendley

Latest podcast episodes about nate hendley

Most Notorious! A True Crime History Podcast
387: The Beatle Bandit w/ Nate Hendley

Most Notorious! A True Crime History Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2025 57:55


On July 24, 1964, twenty-four-year-old Matthew Kerry Smith disguised himself with a mask and a Beatle wig, hoisted a semi-automatic rifle, then held up a bank in North York, Ontario. The intelligent but troubled son of a businessman and mentally ill mother, Smith was a navy veteran with a young Indigenous wife and a hazy plan for violent revolution. Outside the bank, Smith was confronted by Jack Blanc, a former member of the Canadian and Israeli armies, who brandished a revolver. During a wild shootout, Blanc was killed, and Smith escaped ― only to become the object of the largest manhunt in the history of the Metropolitan Toronto Police Force. My guest is journalist and author Nate Hendley. He joins me to talk about his book, The Beatle Bandit: A Serial Bank Robber's Deadly Heist, a Cross-Country Manhunt, and the Insanity Plea that Shook the Nation. More about the author and his books on his website: https://natehendley.ca/ The author has included these links for those interested in purchasing The Beatle Bandit: Amazon.ca: https://amzn.to/3KQZ90P Amazon.com: https://amzn.to/3Bh5HCF Apple Books: https://tinyurl.com/3xkb7w5t Barnes and Noble: https://tinyurl.com/6h2p7epz Walmart: https://tinyurl.com/4bdksr8h Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peter Anthony Holder's
#0766: Nate Hendley; Josee Gautreau; & Ray Watson & Kyle Wiltshire

Peter Anthony Holder's "Stuph File"

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2024 59:08


The Stuph File Program Featuring Nate Hendley, author of Atrocity On The Atlantic: Attack On A Hospital Ship During The Great War; Josee Gautreau, owner of Llamazing Adventures; & Jay Watson & Kyle Wiltshire, author of The Dead Rock Stars Download Nate Hendley is the author of Atrocity On The Atlantic: Attack On A Hospital Ship During The Great War. Josee Gautreau is the operator of Llamazing Adventures, which gives people the opportunity to take walks with llamas and alpacas. Jay Watson & Kyle Wiltshire are the authors of The Dead Rock Stars, a humorous tale of famous rock stars faking their deaths to become secret agents. This week's guest slate is presented by Shell Beckwith, a Stuph File Program listener from Winnipeg, Manitoba and a Patreon subscriber.

Murder Was The Case
#289. Four Horsemen II (Dive Bar) w/ Dr. Peter Vronsky, Nate Hendley, Robert Hoshowsky, & Lichita Valadez

Murder Was The Case

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2022 84:03


Lee reconvenes with Dr. Peter Vronsky, Nate Hendley, and Robert Hoshowsky in Toronto for the first time since 2019 to see what the boys are doing and meet Mexican author Lichita Valadez. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Canadian True Crime
108 The Beatle Bandit — Part 1

Canadian True Crime

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2022 53:16


[ Part 1 of 2 ] The unbelievable but true story of a bizarre-looking bank robber who terrorized 1964 Toronto as Beatlemania was gripping the nation. One heist went terribly wrong, ending in a wild shootout that sparked a national debate around gun control, mental health and the death penalty.Part 2 available to everyone March 22Get it ad-free, right now on one of our Premium Feeds: Apple Podcasts, Patreon or SupercastBook Recommendation:This series was written by Nate Hendley for Canadian True Crime based on his new book, The Beatle Bandit: A Serial Bank Robber's Deadly Heist, a Cross Country Manhunt, and the Insanity Plea that Shook the Nation.ABOUT NATE: Nate Hendley is a Toronto-based journalist, speaker, and author of many books.PURCHASE: The Beatle Bandit is available in paperback, e-book, and audiobook formats at: Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Chapters-Indigo Credits:Primary research and writing: Nate HendleyCreative direction, additional research, writing, editing: Kristi LeeSound design: Kristi LeeAudio editing and production: We Talk of Dreams Disclaimer voiced by the host of TrueAll credits and information sources can be found on the page for this episode at canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Darkness Radio
TCT: The Beatle Bandit w/Nate Hendley

Darkness Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 69:07


True Crime Tuesday Presents: The Beatle Bandit with Author, Nate Hendley ! On July 24, 1964, twenty-four-year-old Matthew Kerry Smith disguised himself with a mask and a Beatle wig, hoisted a semi-automatic rifle, then held up a bank in North York, Ontario. The intelligent but troubled son of a businessman and mentally ill mother, Smith was a navy veteran with a young Indigenous wife and a hazy plan for violent revolution. Outside the bank, Smith was confronted by Jack Blanc, a former member of the Canadian and Israeli armies, who brandished a revolver. During a wild shootout, Blanc was killed, and Smith escaped ― only to become the object of the largest manhunt in the history of the Metropolitan Toronto Police Force. Get Nate's Book, The Beatle Bandit, Here:  https://www.amazon.com/Beatle-Bandit-Nate-Hendley/dp/1459748107 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Beyond the Darkness
TCT: The Beatle Bandit w/Nate Hendley

Beyond the Darkness

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2022 69:07


True Crime Tuesday Presents: The Beatle Bandit with Author, Nate Hendley ! On July 24, 1964, twenty-four-year-old Matthew Kerry Smith disguised himself with a mask and a Beatle wig, hoisted a semi-automatic rifle, then held up a bank in North York, Ontario. The intelligent but troubled son of a businessman and mentally ill mother, Smith was a navy veteran with a young Indigenous wife and a hazy plan for violent revolution. Outside the bank, Smith was confronted by Jack Blanc, a former member of the Canadian and Israeli armies, who brandished a revolver. During a wild shootout, Blanc was killed, and Smith escaped ― only to become the object of the largest manhunt in the history of the Metropolitan Toronto Police Force. Get Nate's Book, The Beatle Bandit, Here:  https://www.amazon.com/Beatle-Bandit-Nate-Hendley/dp/1459748107 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

House of Mystery True Crime History
Nate Hendley - The Beatle bandit

House of Mystery True Crime History

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 27, 2022 50:40


In 1964, bank robber Matt Smith's getaway was interrupted by Jack Blanc, an army veteran brandishing a revolver. A wild shootout left Blanc dead and Smith the object of a massive manhunt.Support this show http://supporter.acast.com/houseofmysteryradio. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Murder Was The Case
#244. Homicide Headlines 2021, Part 1: Ghosts of Headlines Past (Dive Bar) w/ Nate Hendley

Murder Was The Case

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2022 45:17


Part 1 of 3. Nate Hendley joins Lee to review the homicide headlines of 2021, beginning with Toronto's annual murder rate and developments in the murders of pharma billionaires Barry and Honey Sherman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Murder Was The Case
#245. Homicide Headlines 2021, Part 2: Strange Ripples (Dive Bar) w/ Nate Hendley

Murder Was The Case

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2022 50:07


Part 2 of 3. Nate and Lee look at the vile crimes of 'Bedsit Killer' David Fuller in the UK and touch upon the DV homicide of Gabby Petito in the USA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Murder Was The Case
#246. Homicide Headlines 2021, Part 3: Blackened Blue (Dive Bar) w/ Nate Hendley

Murder Was The Case

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2022 58:44


Part 3 of 3. In 2021, two police officers emerged as lust murderers in Europe - Wayne Couzens in the UK and Francois Verove in France. Then there was the incident at Christmas in Wisconsin... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Murder Was The Case
#237. The Beatle Bandit (Dive Bar) w/ Nate Hendley

Murder Was The Case

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 24, 2021 106:21


In 1964, a man in a Beatle wig walked into a Toronto bank with a semi-automatic... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Peter Anthony Holder's
#0636: Nate Hendley; Gary Feng; & Marc Hartzman

Peter Anthony Holder's "Stuph File"

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 24, 2021 58:16


The Stuph File Program Featuring Nate Hendley, author of The Beatle Bandit: A Serial Bank Robber's Deadly Heist, a Cross-Country Manhunt, and the Insanity Plea that Shook the Nation; Guinness World Record holder, Gary Feng; & Marc Hartzman, author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural Download Nate Hendley is the author of the true crime novel, The Beatle Bandit: A Serial Bank Robber's Deadly Heist, a Cross-Country Manhunt, and the Insanity Plea that Shook the Nation, the story of 24-year-old Matthew Kerry Smith. Gary Feng is the Guinness World Record holder for the largest collection of soft drink cans of the same brand.  He has over 11,000 Coca-Cola cans. Marc Hartzman, from WeirdHistorian.com and the author of Chasing Ghosts: A Tour of Our Fascination with Spirits and the Supernatural is back, with the weird story of October.  The one with the bizarre third-party Presidential candidate in the United States who had the backing of extraterrestrials. Now you can listen to selected items from The Stuph File Program on the new audio service, Audea. A great way to keep up with many of the interviews from the show and take a trip down memory lane to when this show began back in 2009, with over 600 selections to choose from! This week's guest slate is presented by Patrick Gee, a Stuph File Program listener in Montreal.

Gangland Wire
Nate Hendley on Dutch Schultz

Gangland Wire

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021 23:46


Nate Hendley Gary interviews the well-known Canadian true crime author Nate Hendley. Recently, He released his book Dutch Schultz: The Brazen Beer Baron of New York on Kindle for the first time. Mr. Hendley tells... The post Nate Hendley on Dutch Schultz appeared first on Gangland Wire.

Murder Was The Case
#178. The Bloody Awards 2020

Murder Was The Case

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2021 110:10


In the third annual Bloody Awards we take a look back at the most memorable moments and guests from Murder Was The Case in 2020. Featuring guest presenters Suzanna Ryan, Nate Hendley, Robert Baltovich, Sasha Reid, Ariel Cooksey, and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Dead to Writes
Dead to Writes: S4 E80, Nate Hendley (The Boy on the Bicycle) Dead to Writes: S4 E80, Nate Hendley (The Boy on the Bicycle)

Dead to Writes

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 26, 2020


Author of The Boy on the Bicycle, Nate Hendley, joins Donna to discuss researching in the True Crime genre. Prefer to watch the interview on YouTube? Subscribe to our Dead to Writes channel, and never miss an episode: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCRXq0Coz2TJHb71Q5n7GwMg?view_as=subscriber Are you a published author? Would you like to be featured on our podcast? Email Donna at carrickpublishing@rogers.com –… Continue reading Dead to Writes: S4 E80, Nate Hendley (The Boy on the Bicycle)

Gangland Wire
The Boy on the Bicycle

Gangland Wire

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2020 38:08


Another case of wrongful conviction True crime author Nate Hendley tells about a horrid case of wrongful conviction in 1950’s Toronto Canada. In a change of pace from organized crime stories, Gary Jenkins interviews Mr.... The post The Boy on the Bicycle appeared first on Gangland Wire.

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Gangland Wire
Boring Mobster Life

Gangland Wire

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2020 27:03


Nate Hendley on Joe Pistone In this episode noted Mob author and historian, Nate Hendley and Gary discuss the boring life of a mobster. Nate points out that Joe Pistone wrote in his book, Donnie... The post Boring Mobster Life appeared first on Gangland Wire.

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Writing About Crime
Chapter 24- The Story Of Swift Runner

Writing About Crime

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2020 26:15


CHAPTER 24  Swift Runner “The Wendigo” The story of Swift Runner, the Canadian hunter and trapper who was respected and considered an impressive young man. A competent hunter and handy craftsman, he married and lived well with his young wife and five children.  However, the challenges of the harsh Canadian winters and the trickled down availability of the Bison for hunting, would challenge the mind and spirit.  How fragile is the human mind?  How do the warning tales and folklore influence our reality?  It’s a wormhole.   Visit:  Writing About Crime Facebook page:  Writing About Crime Twitter @writingcrime Instagram: Writing About Crime Instagram Email:  writingaboutcrime@writeme.com Podcasts I mention In this episode: ANXIOUS AND AFRAID The Pod is a podcast that covers everything from true crime to the paranormal. We’re interested in ghosts, murders, missing persons, and everything else weird and unexplained. This most recent summer reading I recommend was:  Mark Bourrie  -  Peter Woodcock: Canada's Youngest Serial Killer  Peter Woodcock was Canada's youngest serial killer when at the age of seventeen he brutally raped and murdered two boys and a girl between the ages of four and nine. He was never put on trial by "reason of insanity" and instead was confined for 34 years in a criminal psychiatric facility and offered treatment" You can buy it HERE and HERE, and you can follow him on twitter HERE. Nate Hendley  - The Boy on the Bicycle: A Forgotten Case of Wrongful Conviction  On the night of September 15, 1956, seven-year-old Wayne Mallette, was brutally murdered on the grounds of the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto. The chief suspect was a "boy on a bicycle" seen pedalling away from the CNE. You can buy it HERE or HERE , or wherever you buy books. I post those on Instagram and Twitter each Wednesday, if you are looking for some Canadian true crime books this summer. ***Thank you Tara And Barney of BLOODY MURDER PODCAST.  For providing the disclosure at the top of the show.  A special thank you to Barney for redesigning my logo.  You both are a treat. Sources used in this chapter include: Rampage: Canadian Mass Murder and Spree Killing  By Dr. Lee Mellor You can buy it HERE   See www.writingaboutcrime.com for a full list of sources.   

Gangland Wire
Lucky Luciano and the Night of the Sicilian Vespers

Gangland Wire

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2020 32:21


Lucky Luciano and the Night of the Sicilian Vespers Gary interviews well known true crime author Nate Hendley about Charles “Lucky” Luciano and how he recruited other young gangsters to kill the old Mustache Petes... The post Lucky Luciano and the Night of the Sicilian Vespers appeared first on Gangland Wire.

Conversations of the Strange
CotS: Nate Hendley, Author of "The Boy on the Bicycle: A Forgotten Case of Wrongful Conviction"

Conversations of the Strange

Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2020 71:17


It was 1956, in Tonronto, Wayne Mallette was found murdered and 14 year-old Ron Moffatt was arrested and convicted of the murder. However, when two other children were found murdered, police arrested Peter Woodcock, later David Michael Krueger. Moffatt was released, however, the murder has hung over him like a cloud. Writer Nate Hendley researched and wrote about Moffatt's story in the book The Boy on the Bicycle. He details the murder and how Moffatt was able to rebuild his life. Nate spoke with Conversations of the Strange about the book, Ron Moffatt and the ultimate fate of serial killer Peter Woodcock. Listen in! ___________ Don't forget to visit "Conversations of the Strange" at our website here and on our Facebook page here. _______ New theme credit - "Extinction Level Event" by Jingle Punks --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

House of Mystery True Crime History
THE BOY ON THE BICYCLE - NATE HENDLEY

House of Mystery True Crime History

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2020 58:32


On the night of September 15, 1956, seven-year-old Wayne Mallette, was brutally murdered on the grounds of the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto. The chief suspect was a “boy on a bicycle” seen pedalling away from the CNE.Investigators zeroed on 14-year-old Ronald Moffatt, a former CNE employee who had the poor timing to run away from home shortly after the murder.Moffatt was located, arrested and interrogated. He eventually confessed and was convicted.The problem was, Moffatt couldn’t ride a bike and didn’t commit the crime. The real killer abused and murdered two more children, using his bike as a lure.A shocking true story, about a coerced confession, fumbled police investigation, a miscarriage of justice, and the star lawyer who fought to free Moffatt from custody.The Boy on the Bicycle is based on police files, interviews, original newspaper coverage, reports, books and documentaries.A compelling story of 14-year-old Ronald Moffatt who was wrongly charged and convicted of murdering seven-year-old Wayne Mallette in 1956 Toronto. Nate Hendley weaves facts and narrative to cover all bases –flawed police procedure, the legal system, the hidden psyche of the real killer and Moffatt’s story of his childhood before and his terror during and after his ordeal.-Sharon Crawford, crime author of Beyond Blood and Beyond the Tipping Point See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

House of Mystery True Crime History
NATE HENDLEY - THE BOY ON THE BICYCLE

House of Mystery True Crime History

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2020 58:32


On the night of September 15, 1956, seven-year-old Wayne Mallette, was brutally murdered on the grounds of the Canadian National Exhibition in Toronto. The chief suspect was a “boy on a bicycle” seen pedalling away from the CNE.Investigators zeroed on 14-year-old Ronald Moffatt, a former CNE employee who had the poor timing to run away from home shortly after the murder.Moffatt was located, arrested and interrogated. He eventually confessed and was convicted.The problem was, Moffatt couldn’t ride a bike and didn’t commit the crime. The real killer abused and murdered two more children, using his bike as a lure.A shocking true story, about a coerced confession, fumbled police investigation, a miscarriage of justice, and the star lawyer who fought to free Moffatt from custody.The Boy on the Bicycle is based on police files, interviews, original newspaper coverage, reports, books and documentaries. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Twisted Podcast
Episode 103: Al Capone, Part 2

Twisted Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2020 25:40


Part 2 of 2. True crime writer Nate Hendley and I discuss the most notorious gangster of all time: Al Capone.

Canadian True Crime
BONUS: Donnellys Debrief

Canadian True Crime

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2020 13:29


This is a conversation with Nate Hendley - who researched and wrote the episode, and criminologist Dr Lee Mellor. Also in this audio is me, Jordan from Nighttime, and Aaron from The Generation Why.Learn more about:Nate Hendley and his books Lee Mellor's podcast Murder Was the Case See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Canadian True Crime
59 The Donnellys

Canadian True Crime

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2020 41:36


An Irish immigrant family arrived in Lucan, Ontario in the 1840s, and almost immediately clashed with members of the local community. A fiery dispute erupted that would last for decades and escalate into madness, leaving a pile of bodies in its wake.I appreciate the support of my sponsors!You can find applicable codes and information here.Find out more about: Toronto true crime author Nate Hendley's collection of booksDocumentary: The Donnellys (2017) Want more Canadian True Crime? Consider becoming a Patreon for just $2 a month or more, and you’ll receive these perks!Credits: Research and writing: Nate Hendley Editing, narration, music arrangement: Kristi Lee Audio editing: Erik KrosbyDisclaimer voiced by the host of Beyond Bizarre True Crime Theme Song: We Talk of DreamsAll credits and resources can be found on the page for this episode at www.canadiantruecrime.ca/episodes. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Twisted Podcast
Episode 102: Al Capone

Twisted Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2020 30:22


True crime writer Nate Hendley and I discuss the most notorious gangster of all time: Al Capone. 

Murder Was The Case
#118. Homicide Headlines 2019, Part 3: Pretty Dead Girls (Dive Bar) w/ Nate Hendley, Robert Hoshowsky, Neil Gray & Matthew Carver

Murder Was The Case

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2020 89:16


Though 2019 saw developments in Australia's most high profile series of unsolved murders 'The Claremont Killings', the headlines were also punctuated by the murders of Mackenzie Lueck in Utah, Aniah Blanchard in Alabama, and Anastasia Yeshenko in Russia. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Murder Was The Case
#117. Homicide Headlines 2019, Part 2: Good Riddance (Dive Bar) w/ Nate Hendley, Robert Hoshowsky, Neil Gray & Matthew Carver

Murder Was The Case

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2020 61:46


The guys recall the crimes of the sickest serial killers to die in 2019 and ponder the lasting fixation with Charles Manson 50 years after the 1969 slayings committed by The Manson Famly. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Murder Was The Case
#116. Homicide Headlines 2019, Part 1: The Land of Death and Honey (Dive Bar) w/ Nate Hendley, Robert Hoshowsky, Neil Gray, & Matthew Carver

Murder Was The Case

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2020 82:13


Lee congregates with true crime authors Nate Hendley and Robert Hoshowsky along with artists Neil Gray and Matthew Carver at Toronto's 19th century Blake House restaurant to feast, drink, and talk about the year 2019 in homicide. In this episode: homicide rates, a deeper look into the murders of local billionaires Barry & Honey Sherman, and the controversial resolution to the cold case killing of six-year-old Ljubica Topic. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Twisted Podcast
Episode 94: The Murder of Wayne Mallette

Twisted Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 1, 2019 28:13


Seven-year-old Wayne Mallette was murdered in Toronto in 1956. Ron Moffatt, a local 14-year-old, was wrongfully convicted of his murder. True crime writer, Nate Hendley, will take us through these horrific events, which he chronicled in his book, "The Boy on the Bicycle." 

Murder Was The Case
#103. Off With His Head! (Radio Play)

Murder Was The Case

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 19, 2019 33:28


The gripping true crime tale of German serial killer Eugen Weidmann, the last person to be publicly executed in 'La Belle' France, eighty years ago...CAST: Lorna Poplak, Lee Mellor, Nate Hendley, and Jacqueline Rendell.Written by: Lorna PoplakProduced by: Lee MellorFootage of Weidmann's execution: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJdhePPvxjY --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Murder Was The Case
#84. The Four Horsemen of Toronto True Crime w/ Nate Hendley, Robert Hoshowsky, & Dr. Peter Vronsky (Dive Bar)

Murder Was The Case

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2019 129:10


Regular guests Nate Hendley, Robert Hoshowsky, and Dr. Peter Vronsky convene for the first time in 2019 to catch-up, shoot the $hit, and play a round of murder trivia. Topics include toasting customs, ghosts, the Ancient Ram Inn, creepy landscapes, serial killers and age, Bruce McArthur, interviewing psychopathic murderers in prison, Richard Cottingham, old school Toronto murders, 20th century naivety regarding child molestation, homicide trading cards, and more! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Futility Closet
242-The Cardiff Giant

Futility Closet

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2019 34:55


In 1869, two well diggers in Cardiff, N.Y., unearthed an enormous figure made of stone. More than 600,000 people flocked to see the mysterious giant, but even as its fame grew, its real origins were coming to light. In this week's episode of the Futility Closet podcast we'll tell the story of the Cardiff giant, one of the greatest hoaxes of the 19th century. We'll also ponder the effects of pink and puzzle over a potentially painful treatment. Intro: Edgar Rice Burroughs invented a variant of chess for a book set on Mars. Due to an unfortunate edict, a ladder in Jerusalem has remained unmoved for 200 years. Sources for our feature on the Cardiff giant: Scott Tribble, A Colossal Hoax, 2008. Nate Hendley, The Big Con, 2016. Magnus Magnusson, Fakers, Forgers and Phoneys, 2007. Brian Innes, Fakes & Forgeries, 2005. Mark Rose, "When Giants Roamed the Earth," Archaeology 58:6 (2005), 30-35. Barbara Franco, "The Cardiff Giant: A Hundred Year Old Hoax," New York History 50:4 (October 1969), 420-440. James Taylor Dunn, "The Cardiff Giant Hoax," New York History 29:3 (July 1948), 367-377. Michael Pettit, "'The Joy in Believing': The Cardiff Giant, Commercial Deceptions, and Styles of Observation in Gilded Age America," Isis 97:4 (December 2006), 659-677. Julian D. Corrington, "Nature Fakes," Bios 27:3 (October 1956), 159-169. Kat Eschner, "The Cardiff Giant Was Just a Big Hoax," Smithsonian.com, Oct. 16, 2017. Jessie Szalay, "Cardiff Giant: 'America's Biggest Hoax,'" Live Science, Aug. 16, 2016. Ruth Mosalski, "Cardiff Giant Turned Out to Be Really Big US Hoax," South Wales Echo, Jan. 21, 2017, 24. Gerald Smith and George Basler, "Hull Earned a Spot in 'Con Man's Hall of Fame,'" [Binghamton, N.Y.] Press & Sun-Bulletin, Oct. 6, 2014, 4. Ed Kemmick, "'Petrified' Man Was Big Attraction in Turn-of-the-Last-Century Montana," Billings Gazette, March 13, 2009. 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Rick Brown, "Hayden Fry Jokes About Health, Pink Locker Room," Des Moines Register, Aug. 30, 2014. Mark Snyder, "Michigan Football Covers Iowa's Pink Visitors Locker Room," Detroit Free Press, Nov. 12, 2016. Mark Wogenrich, "Penn State Readies for Iowa and Its Soothing Pink Locker Room," [Allentown, Pa.] Morning Call, Sept. 19, 2017. Alexander G. Schauss, "The Physiological Effect of Color on the Suppression of Human Aggression: Research on Baker-Miller Pink," International Journal of Biosocial Research 2:7 (1985), 55-64. Wikipedia, "Baker-Miller Pink" (accessed March 16, 2019). Oliver Genschow, et al., "Does Baker-Miller Pink Reduce Aggression in Prison Detention Cells? A Critical Empirical Examination," Psychology, Crime & Law 21:5 (2015), 482-489. Morwenna Ferrier, "This Colour Might Change Your Life: Kendall Jenner and Baker-Miller Pink," Guardian, Jan. 10, 2017. Natalie Way, "In the Pink: The Secret Wall Color for Dropping Pounds and Calming Down," realtor.com, Jan. 12, 2017. Jake New, "The Meaning of Pink," Inside Higher Ed, Aug. 29, 2014. Kabir Chibber, "Sports Teams Think the Color Pink Can Help Them Win," Quartz, Aug. 22, 2018. "Norwich City Paint Carrow Road Away Dressing Room Pink," BBC, Aug. 20, 2018. "Norwich City Stats," FootyStats (accessed March 19, 2019). This week's lateral thinking puzzle was contributed by listener Neil de Carteret, who sent this corroborating link (warning -- this spoils the puzzle). You can listen using the player above, download this episode directly, or subscribe on Google Podcasts, on Apple Podcasts, or via the RSS feed at https://futilitycloset.libsyn.com/rss. Please consider becoming a patron of Futility Closet -- you can choose the amount you want to pledge, and we've set up some rewards to help thank you for your support. You can also make a one-time donation on the Support Us page of the Futility Closet website. Many thanks to Doug Ross for the music in this episode. 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Murder Was The Case
#63. Homicide Headlines 2018: Serial Killers & Lust Murderers w/ Nate Hendley (Dive Bar)

Murder Was The Case

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2019 103:13


...continuing with the previous episode's discussion of the most gripping homicide headlines of 2018, Lee and author Nate Hendley move on to the crimes of alleged 'Golden State Killer' Joseph James DeAngelo, John D. Miller, Samuel Little, Juan David Ortiz, and more! --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Murder Was The Case
#64. Homicide Headlines 2018: American Massacres w/ Nate Hendley (Dive Bar)

Murder Was The Case

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2019 78:41


In this fourth and final installment of Homicide Headlines, Lee and author Nate Hendley look at the three most devastating American gun massacres of 2018: Parkland, Thousand Oaks, and Pittsburgh. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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#62. Homicide Headlines 2018: Toronto the Bad, Part 2 w/ Nate Hendley (Dive Bar)

Murder Was The Case

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2019 69:01


Having reviewed Toronto's 2018 'Homicide Headlines' for serial and sex slayers, Lee and author Nate Hendley turn their attention to the unprecedented mass murder committed by killer 'Incel' Alek Minassian, 'Danforth Shooter' Faisal Hussein, and analyze and contextualize Toronto's worst year for homicide in history. Will banning the legal ownership of handguns work? --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Murder Was The Case
#61. Homicide Headlines 2018: Toronto the Bad, Part 1 w/ Nate Hendley (Dive Bar)

Murder Was The Case

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 10, 2019 62:04


Author Nate Hendley returns to the dive bar to recap the most captivating homicide headlines of 2018. In this first of several episodes, he and Lee give an overview of the Bruce 'Silverfox' McArthur sex murders, the conviction of serial killer Dellen Millard for slaying his wealthy father, and the debacle surrounding the investigation of the Tess Richey murder and subsequent arrest of Kalen Schlatter. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Impact Statement
The Wrongful Conviction of Ron Moffatt

Impact Statement

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 22, 2018 31:55


In 1957, the youngest serial killer in Canada was caught after having killed three children in four months. What many don't know about Peter Woodcock's story is that a 14 year old had been wrongfully convicted for one of those murders after giving a false confession. It took six decades before Ron Moffatt was ready to tell his story to author Nate Hendley for his book The Boy on the Bicycle. And now Ron is sharing his story at book signings, Innocence Canada events, and on podcasts to warn of the real consequences of allowing children to be interrogated without a parent present and using uncorroborated confessions in criminal trials. Support the show.

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#0469: Nate Hendley & Charlotte Rae

Peter Anthony Holder's "Stuph File"

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2018 58:29


The Stuph File Program Featuring Nate Hendley, author of The Boy on the Bicycle: A Forgotten Case of Wrongful Conviction in Toronto; & actress Charlotte Rae Download Nate Hendley, author of The Boy on the Bicycle: A Forgotten Case of Wrongful Conviction in Toronto, which tells the story of a 14-year-old boy who was wrongly accused of killing a 7-year-old boy back in 1956 Toronto. We remember actress Charlotte Rae who recently passed away at the age of 92. We play an interview with her from three years ago when she was promoting her memoir, The Facts of My Life. This week’s opening slate is presented by Jacquie Jordan, a film & TV producer and the brains behind TVGuestPert.

Murder Was The Case
#41. The Boy on the Bicycle w/ Nate Hendley & Dr. Peter Vronsky (Dive Bar)

Murder Was The Case

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2018 127:08


To celebrate the launch of Nate Hendley's The Boy on the Bicycle, Lee, Nate Hendley, and Dr. Peter Vronsky convene to discuss a murderer all three authors have written about: Peter Woodcock - Canada's youngest serial killer. Nate is a Toronto-based freelance writer and reporter. Check out his book The Boy on the Bicycle on Amazon https://www.amazon.ca/Boy-Bicycle-Forgotten-Wrongful-Conviction/dp/1988274516 Peter is a bestselling author, crime historian and filmmaker. For more information visit: http://www.petervronsky.org ----more---- Check out our sponsor DATSUSARA for all your hemp gear essentials including: bags, apparel, body care, accessories and more! https://www.dsgear.com/ Subscribe to us on iTunes & leave us a rating and review: http://bit.ly/itunesmwtc To become a show sponsor visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/murderwasthecase Follow us on Twitter for all MWTC updates: https://twitter.com/murderwtcase Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MWTCPodcast Email: murderwasthecasepodcast@gmail.com Promo featuring The True Crime Island: https://twitter.com/truecrimeisland --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Murder Was The Case
#37. The Summer of ‘59 w/ Nate Hendley (Dive Bar)

Murder Was The Case

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2018 110:50


Fourteen-year-old Steven Truscott was wrongfully convicted of the murder of his classmate, Lynne Harper. Nearly 60 years later we still don’t know who killed Lynne. MWTC welcomes back author Nate Hendley to discuss the case and compare an alternative suspect to Lee's offender profile. Check out Nate’s book Steven Truscott: Decades of Injustice: https://www.amazon.ca/Steven-Truscott-Injustice-Nate-Hendley/dp/192740021X and for more info on Nate visit: http://www.natehendley.com ----more---- Check out DATSUSARA for all your hemp gear essentials including: bags, apparel, body care, accessories and more https://www.dsgear.com/  Visit our Patreon page: https://www.patreon.com/murderwasthecase  Tweet us: https://twitter.com/murderwtcase Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MWTCPodcast/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/youtube_MWTC & leave us a dope review on iTunes: http://bit.ly/itunesmwtc  Contact: murderwasthecasepodcast@gmail.com  Promo featuring The Murder in My Family https://twitter.com/MurderInMyFam --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

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Murder Was The Case
#24. Tommy Guns Blazin’ Part 1: ‘Scarface & Dutch’ w/ Nate Hendley (Dive Bar)

Murder Was The Case

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2018 71:51


Author Nate Hendley returns to the dive bar for a second round, regaling Lee with tales of Prohibition gangsters Al Capone in Chicago and Dutch Schultz in New York City. The two explore the relationship between Prohibition; Nativist responses to mass Italian, Irish, and Jewish immigration from Europe; fame; and the ruthless pursuit of the American dream. For more on Nate and to order his books, check out: http://www.natehendley.com ----more---- Check out DATSUSARA for all your hemp gear essentials including: bags, apparel, body care, accessories and more! https://www.dsgear.com/  Support this show and join the Murder Was The Case family @ https://www.patreon.com/murderwasthecase  Tweet us: https://twitter.com/murderwtcase Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MWTCPodcast/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/youtube_MWTC & Leave us a dope review on iTunes: http://bit.ly/itunesmwtc  Contact: murderwasthecasepodcast@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Murder Was The Case
#25. Tommy Guns Blazin’ Part 2: ‘Theatrical Banditry’ w/ Nate Hendley (Dive Bar)

Murder Was The Case

Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2018 41:22


Lee and Nate shift from the urban underworld to the dusty highways of the American southwest, deromanticizing Bonnie and Clyde and their merry rabble of homicidal bank robbers. They conclude with a look at the Boyd gang, stick-up artists who sought notoriety more than riches, and examine an unsettling rumour regarding their leader's deathbed confession. For more on Nate and to order his books, check out: http://www.natehendley.com  ----more---- Check out DATSUSARA for all your hemp gear essentials including: bags, apparel, body care, accessories and more! https://www.dsgear.com/  Support this show and join the Murder Was The Case family @ https://www.patreon.com/murderwasthecase  Tweet us: https://twitter.com/murderwtcase Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MWTCPodcast/ Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/youtube_MWTC & Leave us a dope review on iTunes: http://bit.ly/itunesmwtc  Contact: murderwasthecasepodcast@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Murder Was The Case
#9. Cons, Cults, and Rock & Roll w/ Nate Hendley (Dive Bar)

Murder Was The Case

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2018 115:00


Nate Hendley, author of The Big Con, joins Lee in the divebar for a humorous chat about homicidal con men, the Satanic Panic of the 1980s and so-called 'Amityville Horror', along with allegations of subliminal messages in heavy metal.   For more information on Nate, visit: http://www.natehendley.com The Big Con is available on Amazon here! ----more---- If you like this podcast, subscribe to us on iTunes & leave us a rating and review: http://bit.ly/itunesmwtc Become a show sponsor: https://www.patreon.com/murderwasthecase  Tweet us: https://twitter.com/murderwtcase  Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MWTCPodcast Email Us: murderwasthecasepodcast@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app