Into The Basement

This episode we talk about a series of cases related to the urban legend surrounding Halloween candy. Happy Halloween, everybody!

The conclusion to the two part series on Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb. Listen in to hear how their perfect crime fell apart in front of their eyes and what the ramifications were for these two swaggering youths.

Research Material:

•     Leopold and Loeb: The Crime of the Century by Hal Higdon - https://amzn.to/2p1Kud5
•     For the Thrill of It: Leopold, Loeb, and the Murder That Shocked Jazz Age Chicago by Simon Baatz - https://amzn.to/2nsbrqd
•     The Leopold and Loeb Files: An Intimate Look at One of America's Most Infamous Crimes by Nina Barrett - https://amzn.to/2omHSGk

In Chicago during the Roaring Twenties, amidst the gang violence and political corruption, a pair of boys seek to commit the perfect crime. How much planning does that take? What was the perfect crime? Why are they so obsessed with Peoria, IL? Join us for part one of this two part series on Nathan Leopold and Richard Loeb. 23 skidoo!

Research Material:

• Leopold and Loeb: The Crime of the Century by Hal Higdon - https://amzn.to/2p1Kud5
• For the Thrill of It: Leopold, Loeb, and the Murder That Shocked Jazz Age Chicago by Simon Baatz - https://amzn.to/2nsbrqd
• The Leopold and Loeb Files: An Intimate Look at One of America's Most Infamous Crimes by Nina Barrett - https://amzn.to/2omHSGk

What does a 60 year old New Zealand murder have to do with a well-known author? Listen as Jess explains how two misunderstood teens plan and commit a murder to stay close to each other.

On this month's episodes of Into the Basement, Jess and Adrian talk about the case surrounding Betsy Faria, a mother and cancer patient whose murder sparked controversy, confusion, and frustration from day one. Air-tight alibis, changing stories, and wild accusations are just the start of this crazy case. 

On this month's episode, we talk about Susan Kuhnhausen, an ER nurse who, in 2006, was violently attacked in her home and not only survived, but displayed the strength and character all of us hope to possess.