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Who Killed Dr Bogle & Mrs Chandler? five-part podcast series explores one of the most baffling cold cases in the annals of crime. On New Year's morning, 1963, brilliant physicist Dr Gilbert Bogle and Mrs Margaret Chandler were found dead beside the picturesque Lane Cove River in Sydney, Australia. The police found no evidence to suggest how they had died and the bizarre manner the bodies were covered only added to the mystery. The police immediately suspected Margaret's husband, Geoffrey Cha ...
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The people and Their Work Podcast was created by Douglas S. Gardner, Professor in the Student Leadership and Success Studies Department at Utah Valley University. In this Podcast you will hear the 1st person stories of people journeying through their Education, Work and Career Decision Making. Music by Christopher Wease. Images are from the UVU Roots of Knowledge stained glass exhibit by Holdman Studios. 'Roots of Knowledge' is a registered trademark of Utah Valley University. Copyright © Ho ...
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Hello, and welcome to A Murderess Affair. My name is Gabrielle and this is the podcast where I talk about women in history known for mayhem and murder. This week I was inspired by the Netflix documentary Lover, Stalker, Killer and immediately fell down the rabbit hole of this case. If you know this story, then you know who our woman of the week is,…
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Today we're talking about Manuela Sáenz, a political activist who helped to lead Simón Bolivar's vision of a Gran Columbia. She was notable for stopping multiple assassination attempts against him, becoming a spymaster of information, and also carrying a mustache around of her dead enemy? Sources: https://worldhistoryconnected.press.uillinois.edu/7…
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Alright everyone, we're talking about Gypsy Rose Blanchard today. I know, she's been dominating news cycles since she was released, but I couldn't not talk about her! Also I'm sorry about the terrible audio quality in the beginning, literally took me forever to get it to be semi-worth listening. If it's too much skip to like around 3 mins and it sh…
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Mary Crafts is the founder of Culinary Crafts a successful catering business. There is a lot to Mary Crafts. She shares her journey through sorrow, struggle, and sacrifice to how she became the woman she is today, focused on helping others heal. https://marycraftsinc.com/ The People and Their Work Podcast was created by Douglas S. Gardner Professor…
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This past Friday was also National Haunted House day, which worked out perfectly as it also inspired our latest episode. Now, this is one that is actually local to where I am in Arizona, and I heard about it from a friend and knew immediately that this is something I needed to talk about. So, guys, gals, and nonbinary pals, let’s talk about the Cha…
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The first! Ever! Live! Episode! Thank you so much to everyone who came out and made Scaredycon so much fun to be at, a million thanks to Taproom-120 for hosting, ScaredyCast and everyone else for putting this together. I had a great time being part of it and 100000% can't wait for the next one. In this episode we talk about women from horror movies…
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Hello and welcome to A Murderess Affair, the podcast about women in history known for mayhem and murder. This week, we’re talking about a woman who recently made the news and then also a woman who caused a lot of mystery and chaos to many investigators-The Phantom of Heilbronn. There’s actually a little bit of a theme, without giving too much away.…
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Today we’re talking about not one, but two different women. Yes, it is a double episode today, of sorts. And the reason is because I went down a rabbit hole, as I tend to do, and I was originally going to just talk about one woman this happened to, but apparently it has happened to at least two within the past year. Now, there’s a website, which I’…
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Hello and welcome to A Murderess Affair, my name is Gabrielle and this is the podcast where we talk about women in history known for mayhem and murder. We’re continuing a theme of sorts, by talking about a woman who was mentioned last week as the arch-enemy of Kate Leigh. Any guesses? Tilly Devine, that’s who. Born Matilda Mary Twiss in September 1…
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Hello everyone! Welcome back to A Murderess Affair. It's been a while friends but I am SO EXCITED to be back and making episodes again. This week we're talking about Kate Leigh, Australia's Queen of the Underworld, and her rise to power. She also had a vicious and bloody history in Australia's Razor Gang War against fellow Australian kingpin Tillie…
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Courtney Davis is an Art Historian and Dean of the Utah Valley University School of the Arts. Courtney's journey to where she is now went through the arts, a dabble in the law, and back to the arts again. Courtney addresses her experience, leadership, being a woman, and taking all of the past experiences, including law, in making a meaningful contr…
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Kristen Chandler is an Author she shares her experience with personal struggle including learning disabilities and how a special needs son blesses her life. Kristen has great advice for women who are questioning whether education is worth the time and sacrifice. This recording took place during the 2021 UVU For the Love of Reading Conference. https…
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Paul Cartwright had many who cautioned him about the instability of a career in the arts. Now as an actor, voice actor, author, and entrepreneur he is making it work. Sure there is instability, but there is a way to make it work. Listen as Paul takes us on his journey. Visit Paul's Website: https://www.paulcartwrightvo.com/ The People and Their Wor…
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Chris Wallace is a Therapist. He has the degrees and the requisite training, and he has developed an approach to counseling, which helps him see his clients as people as he helps them them through the challenges they face. Chris shares his love of learning, his own personal challenges, and the important influences that have contributed to his couns…
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Margaret Peterson Haddix is a well known and beloved author. Shortly before this interview took place my own children declared Margaret their favorite author of all time. Margaret shares the personal side of what it is like being Maraget Peterson Haddix. This interview took place during the 2021 For the Love of Reading Conference. Margaret Peterson…
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Lesa Cline-Ransome is a writer, author, wife, and mother. She shares her story of becoming a writer as an African American Woman. Part of Lesa's motivation is that she wants to make sure women's stories are told and not erased from history. Lesa shared her story during the 2021 For the Love of Reading Conference. Lesa Cline-Ransome's Website: https…
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This week we're talking about "Onake" Obavva, a South Indian woman who took on an army by herself in the late 1700s, smashing men over the head with a club as they tried to sneak one by one into her town. This is a story you won't want to miss. Let's also talk about the Kaitlin Armstrong updates! Finally caught after 43 days on the run, here's what…
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Part 3. The newspapers push new theories sidetracking the toxicology investigation. The inquest is the biggest story in town but it fails to identify the cause of death, let alone a killer. Bizarre new theories about spies and ray guns capture the headlines but the case goes cold. Forty years later, the toxicologist makes a stunning confession. Hos…
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Part 1. A brilliant scientist and the wife of his colleague are found dead beside a picturesque river. Both victims are strangely covered and there are no clues as to how they died. The police soon have a suspect, but he has an astonishing and scandalous alibi. So begins one of the most baffling cases in the history of crime. Hosted on Acast. See a…
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The deaths of a gifted scientist and his colleague's wife beside a picturesque river became one of the most baffling cold cases in the annals of crime. New evidence and a confession finally provide a solution to what the Police Commissioner dubbed "the mystery of the century." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…
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Annie Dookhan is a convicted felon who pled guilty to falsifying evidence that affected up to 34,000 cases in the state of Massachusetts. She worked as a chemist for the Massachusetts Department of Public Health Drug Abuse Laboratory. She was recently the subject of a Netflix series How to Fix a Drug Scandal and I highly recommend watching it if yo…
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In the wake of the Roe v Wade decision, it is easy to feel hopeless, and angry. I wanted to make an episode that talked about the women who came before us, and how they fought against a system that was determined to deny them their basic human rights and access to healthcare. Today we're going to talk about the Jane Collective, the women who came b…
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This week we're talking about current fugitive Kaitlin Armstrong, wanted in connection to the murder of Moriah "Mo" Wilson. Armstrong was last on surveillance footage at the Newark International Airport. US Marshals are currently offering $5,000 for any information in connection to her arrest. Support the Wilson Family here: https://www.gofundme.co…
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Krista Edwards is a Falconer and an English Teacher and she is passionate about both. In this episode you will learn how Krista has developed the side gig of Falconry and even brought her falconry into the classroom, while being allergic to birds. The People and Their Work Podcast was created by Douglas S. Gardner Associate Professor in the Student…
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Today we’re taking a little trip to the Republic of Cyprus, an island nation south of Turkey in the Mediterranean Sea, in order to talk about Elena Skordelli. She was a television presenter who in 2010 was accused alongside her brother and another accomplice for murdering the CEO of Sigma TV, a company that Elena had recently been fired from.…
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Hello and welcome to A Murderess Affair. It’s black history month and to celebrate we’re talking about Stephanie St. Clair, who battled hardcore mobsters, police-both corrupt and not, and other gangsters who tried to take over the piece of New York she’d carved out for herself and taken control of. She’s probably one of the most badass women in his…
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Sam Jarman shares the story of how he got into teaching and how he advanced through several roles within education. Sam recently retired and shares his plan for how he is going to make retirement meaningful. Part of Sam's story illustrates the powerful role of mentorship. The People and Their Work Podcast was created by Douglas S. Gardner Associate…
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Amy Iverson, as a journalist, had a few doors open to her and instead of hesitating walked through those doors of opportunity. Amy shares the story of how as a mom she developed her career as her husband developed his. The People and Their Work Podcast was created by Douglas S. Gardner Associate Professor in the Student Leadership and Success Studi…
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Today we’re talking about Fredegund the Assassin Queen-probably one of the most hysterically evil people I’ve had the fortune of reading about. In a nutshell, Fredegund was the epitome of every evil mistress or wife. A consort who gained the affection of a king, she either killed or hired someone to kill any who may get in the way of her and later,…
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Brent Edgington retired after 36 years working as a hospital administrator. A week after his retirement he shared several stories about what made his work meaningful, what he did to prepare for retirement, and how he will continue to live a meaningful life. Hint, meaning for Brent has a lot to do with relationships. The People and Their Work Podcas…
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Is there something in your life that you just can't seem to get enough of. For Kailie Breitenstein that something is makeup. Listen as Kailie shares her story of how she started out playing with makeup and is now a Makeup Artist. The People and Their Work Podcast was created by Douglas S. Gardner Associate Professor in the Student Leadership and Su…
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Let's talk about Elize Matsunaga, who made headlines in Brazil when she killed her millionaire husband Marcos Matsunaga, dismembered his body, and disposed of the body parts in an abandoned wooded area outside São Paulo. Her story has recently been featured in Netflix's most recent true crime docuseries called Elize Matsunaga: Once Upon a Crime. Fi…
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Ick ick ick ick ick okay guys this one is a gross one today, like even I was hesitant about covering this one because it’s really messed up so consider this your overall warning about Omaima Nelson and how she murdered her husband. She is most commonly compared to Hannibal Lector and Jeffrey Dahmer, some of the most famous cannibals out there so ju…
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It’s October aka the best month of the year and it’s time to get spooky! Or, at least more spooky than usual. This month, we’re going to be tying our women to the tropes we find most often in horror movies. Our first murderess? A woman who strangled her best friend for around $2000. Her name was Guen Garlejo Aguilar and she murdered Jane Parangan L…
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Kirk Chambers played in the NFL and is currently coaching at Provo High School. He takes us on his journey through the NFL and to where he is now. Financial Management and teaching financial literacy to high school is what he is doing and as he says is his thing. Listening to Kirk you will learn a bit about how to manage your own finances. The Peop…
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In this episode of the People and Their Work Podcast we will hear from Marsha Judkins a Utah State Legislator. Marsha shares her story of Math, Motherhood, Political Science, Education, School Board, and serving on the Utah State Legislature. The People and Their Work Podcast was created by Douglas S. Gardner Associate Professor in the Student Lead…
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In this episode of the People and Their Work Podcast we will hear from Jake Rust a Wealth Management Advisor. He explains the process he went through to build his practice and how he has controlled the things he can control and how he has learned to manage the things he cannot. His hard work and determination are applicable for building a financial…
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This week we're talking about Yang Kyin Hsiu, aka "Olive" Yang. She was royalty turned warlord, who’s CIA supplied army had opium delivery routes all across the golden triangle. She also helped fund public schools in rural areas and dated famous Burmese actress Wah Wah Win Shwe. You can see how she definitely caught my attention. Check out our merc…
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