Best Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Podcasts (2024)

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The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Heist - Part 2 1:17:37

21d ago1:17:37

1:17:37

We're back with part 2 of our look into the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Heist! In this episode, we follow the twists and turns of the investigation and discuss why someone would want to steal art in the first place. There is a never ending list of suspects, each one as promising as the last, so join us to see if we can solve the mystery. Sponso…

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The Murder of Chris Regan part 1 1:27:37

2h ago1:27:37

1:27:37

Laura Frizzo was Michigan’s Upper Peninsual’s UP’s first female police chief. One evening, just as she was heading home, a distressed woman arrived at the station, convinced her friend, Chris Regan, was missing. Chris was reliable, detail-oriented, and days away from starting his dream job in North Carolina. His sudden disappearance made no sense—u…

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Tattnal County John Doe & The Cheerleader In the Trunk 29:47

2h ago29:47

29:47

We deep dive into the unknown circumstances around the deaths of two unidentified descendent cases. In this episode we are looking into the Tattnal County John Doe & The Cheerleader in the Trunk cases. We apologize for how stuffy we sound in this episode we were both pretty sick when we recorded the episode. Citations: Unidentified Awareness Wiki. …

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Catherine Mehaffey Shelton 1:26:29

1h ago1:26:29

1:26:29

Catherine Mehaffey Shelton was a Texas criminal defense attorney with a reputation for sharp wit and sharp edges—oh, and a trail of dead or mysteriously injured people linked to her over the years. While Catherine denies any wrongdoing, the string of incidents raises plenty of questions. Is it all a bizarre coincidence, or is there more to the stor…

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The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Heist - Part 1 1:07:34

15d ago1:07:34

1:07:34

The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum heist is one of the most baffling art thefts in history! In the early hours of March 18, 1990, two men dressed as cops waltzed into Boston's famous museum, tied up the guards, and made off with 13 pieces of priceless art. Decades later, the frames still hang empty, waiting for the masterpieces to return. The case…

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The Baker Butcher 1:58:31

1M ago1:58:31

1:58:31

This week, Kristin and Mogab are joined by special guest and friend of the podcast, Destiny, to tell them a truly atrocious story. Throughout the 70s and 80s, young women in Alaska were vanishing without a trace. These women had fallen prey to a sinister figure who took advantage of the wild Alaskan landscape, but their stories were largely ignored…

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The Hinterkaifeck Murders 1:27:36

1M ago1:27:36

1:27:36

In April of 1922, neighbors of the Gruber-Gabriel family stumbled upon a grizzly scene on a remote farmstead near Gröbern, Bavaria called Hinterkaifeck. They found all 6 residents - Andreas and Cäzilia Gruber, their daughter Viktoria, her children Cäzilia and Josef, and their maid Maria Baumgartner - bludgeoned to death with a farm tool. When polic…

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The Murder of Jennifer Myers 1:48:23

28d ago1:48:23

1:48:23

On August 5, 1996, 43-year-old Jennifer Myers was working alone at the Tailfeather Art Gallery in West Manchester Township, PA. Just before 11 AM, a man walked in, pulled a gun, and demanded money. The robber was interrupted by an unexpected delivery and fled, but he was quickly identified as a man named Kevin Dowling and arrested. But as the trial…

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FROM THE VAULT: The McDonald's Monopoly Scam 1:49:54

1M ago1:49:54

1:49:54

Mogab is out of town this week, so we are releasing one of our favorite episodes from our Patreon vault! The monopoly game at McDonald’s ran once a year from the late 80s to the early 2000s. yYou’d get different game pieces that you’d peel off your drink cup or your fries container in exchange for prizes ranging from a free small fry or coke to boa…

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The Murder of Daniel Morcombe 1:45:27

2M ago1:45:27

1:45:27

Daniel Morcombe was 13 years old when he vanished from a bus stop in Queensland, Australia, never to be seen again. The ramifications of this crime would be felt around Australia for decades to come. A large-scale investigation was launched almost immediately and quickly led police to several prime suspects, but after years went by with no arrests,…

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The Murder of Joseph Sonnier 1:17:16

2M ago1:17:16

1:17:16

On July 11, 2012, a distressing 911 call came in from Lubbock, Texas. The caller, a worker from Dr. Joseph Sonnier's landscaping service, reported that something was terribly wrong at the doctor's home. They described finding a window forcibly entered and others searching for Dr. Sonnier inside. Tragically, they discovered his lifeless body in the …

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The Case of Lydia Fairchild 1:17:41

3M ago1:17:41

1:17:41

In 2002, 26 year old single mother, Lydia Fairchild, found herself facing hard times. She decided to apply for government assistance, which required a DNA test to prove that she and the babies’ father, Jamie Townsend, were the parents of the children. It was just a standard procedure. But the results of the test were absolutely shocking: Jamie was …

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The Murder of Sierah Joughin 1:17:19

3M ago1:17:19

1:17:19

Sierah Joughin, a 20-year-old college student, set out on a summer bike ride near her Ohio home in July 2016—and never came back. As her family frantically searched, clues started surfacing, hinting at something far more sinister. Days later, a break in the case led investigators to a chilling discovery in a rural cornfield and a suspect with a dar…

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The Murder of Anjelica "AJ" Hadsell 1:28:46

3M ago1:28:46

1:28:46

It was march 2, 2015 when 18 year old Angelica "AJ" Hadsell disappeared. Her mom came home from work to find AJ missing, but her wallet and jacket had been left behind, and the house looked as if she had left very abruptly. When she didn't return home, an investigation was opened and search parties were formed, AJ's friends and family rallying to f…

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The Murder of Julie Jensen 1:43:09

3M ago1:43:09

1:43:09

On December 3, 1998, 39-year-old Mark Jensen called 911 to report that something was terribly wrong with his wife, 40-year-old Julie Jensen. He had arrived home to find her lying in bed, looking as if she were simply resting. She looked perfectly fine, healthy even. But she wasn't breathing. First responders arrived within minutes, but their effort…

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The Disappearance of Maura Murray (Part 2) 1:38:20

3M ago1:38:20

1:38:20

In part 1, we explored the known details surrounding Maura's disappearance. Now, "from this point forth, we shall be leaving the firm foundation of fact and journeying together through the murky marshes of theories into thickets of wildest guesswork." We will dive into the five leading theories: Was Maura's disappearance orchestrated? An accident? …

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The Disappearance of Maura Murray (part 1) 1:24:55

3M ago1:24:55

1:24:55

We decided to come back from our break with our most requested case of all time - the disappearance of Maura Murray. Maura was a 21-year-old nursing student who vanished on February 9, 2004, after crashing her car on a rural road in New Hampshire. 20 years later, we still don't know what happened to her. Part 2 available now on all levels of the Pa…

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Hot Pursuit: A True Crime Podcast Collaboration (Part 1) 1:48:35

4M ago1:48:35

1:48:35

Welcome to Hot Pursuit, a summer true-crime collaboration, where we dive deep into the world of true crime. We’ve gathered many incredible true-crime podcasters to bring you a multi-part series that’s all about the heat of the chase. We'll explore cases where justice was relentlessly pursued, delve into crimes that occurred during the scorching sum…

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RE-RELEASE: CyberStalker 1 AND 2 2:17:07

4M ago2:17:07

2:17:07

This episode was originally dropped as a 2 parter, but because we are on our break we decided to put them together and give them to you as one single episode! After ending a 12 year relationship, Dave Kroupa decided to get back out there, and he signed up for online dating. After several months of dating a few different women, he met Cari Farver. S…

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RE-RELEASE: The Kidnapping of Denise Huskins 1:21:46

4M ago1:21:46

1:21:46

This week, we're talking about the kidnapping of Denise Huskins. In the middle of the night on March 22, 2015, a group of broke into the home of Aaron Quinn and kidnapped his girlfriend, Denise Huskins. Aaron's story involved kidnappers wearing wet suits who played pre-recorded messages and wanted very little ransom for Denise's return. His story s…

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The Murder of Ricky Cowles 1:42:40

5M ago1:42:40

1:42:40

It was August of 1997 when 21 year old Ricky Cowles was found murdered in his apartment by his girlfriend, Amy Preasmyer and her friend Sara. Nothing about this scene. This wasn’t a robbery - there were no signs of forced entry and the apartment wasn’t ransacked, nothing was missing. He didn't appear to have any enemies. So what reason could someon…

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The Kidnapping of Noela Rukundo 1:01:29

6M ago1:01:29

1:01:29

Noela Rukundo had survived so many horrors in her past as a refugee of the Burundi Civil War. She had managed to put her past behind her and create a new life for herself in Australia. But when she has to return to Burundi for her stepmother's funeral, she realizes that her problems are not entirely in her past. Sponsors: Prose! Get 50% off your fi…

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The Murder of Michelle O'Keefe 2:01:55

5M ago2:01:55

2:01:55

When 18 year old Michelle O'Keefe was found murdered in her brand new blue Mustang, police were quick to hone in on their suspect: Raymond Jennings, a security guard working at the park and ride where her car was parked. The only problem with their theory was that none of the evidence seemed to point at Raymond. Every new stone they unturned seemed…

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The Kidnapping of Schanda Handley 1:17:31

6M ago1:17:31

1:17:31

Schanda Handley was enjoying a quiet evening at home with her daughter and a friend when, without warning, two men burst into the house. They handcuffed her, forcibly dragged her out, and threw her into their van. The terrifying incident unfolded in a blur, leaving Schanda in a state of shock. However, nothing in this story was as it seemed; unexpe…

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The West Memphis Three - Part 3 1:48:35

7M ago1:48:35

1:48:35

The final installment of our West Memphis Three series. In this episode, we discuss the evidence presented at trial against Damien Echols and Jason Baldwin (spoiler: the evidence includes Damien's black clothes), as well as all of the attempts of the West Memphis Three to obtain actual innocence. Sponsors: Prose! Get 50% off your first subscription…

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West Memphis Three - Part 2 1:06:46

6M ago1:06:46

1:06:46

It's the second installment of our West Memphis Three series. In this part, we discuss how the police narrow in on Damien Echols for the murder of three young boys in West Memphis, Arkansas. But Damien couldn't have done it alone - his best friend, Jason Baldwin, must have been involved. Unfortunately, investigators are far from proving it. That is…

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The West Memphis Three - Part 1 1:01:46

7M ago1:01:46

1:01:46

The first installment of our 3 parter on the West Memphis Three. In this episode, we dive deep into the tragic murders of three young boys – Christopher Byers, Stevie Branch, and Michael Moore. These murders shook the tight-knit community of West Memphis, Arkansas to its core. As details emerged, whispers of a Satanic cult swirled around town. The …

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Twin Flames Universe 1:34:33

7M ago1:34:33

1:34:33

We're getting a little bit culty this week as we dive into the dumpster fire that is Twin Flames Universe. What started out looking like a couple of kooky, quirky influencers with a whole lotta confidence quickly turned extremely sinister and disturbing. Sponsors: Prose! Get 50% off your first subscription and FREE consultation at Prose.com/creeper…

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The Murder of Mirna Salihin 1:35:00

7M ago1:35:00

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Mirna Salihin was on top of the world - she'd recently married her long time boyfriend in a beautiful wedding in Bali and was looking forward to her upcoming honeymoon in South Korea. On January 6, 2016, she went to meet some friends at the Olivier Cafe in the upscale Grand Indonesia Shopping Mall in Jakarta, Indonesia. She took a seat at the booth…

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The Carnegie Deli Murders 1:11:00

8M ago1:11:00

1:11:00

It was Thursday, May 10, 2001 around 7:30 when the call came in to 911 operators in Manhattan, New York asking for help. 5 people had been shot in an apartment on the 6th floor above Carnegie Deli in Midtown Manhattan. All were shot in the back of the head while lying facedown on the ground, their hands duct taped behind their backs. This looked li…

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The Death of Tina Watson 1:46:41

8M ago1:46:41

1:46:41

Tina and Gabe Watson were newly weds, on the honeymoon of their dreams: 2 weeks in beautiful Australia to scuba dive in the Great Barrier Reef. But on their very first dive, something went horribly wrong. Tragically, Tina died in the water. However, what looked at first like a tragic accident began to seem more and more like murder to those investi…

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The Murder of Els Van Doren 1:24:58

8M ago1:24:58

1:24:58

Els Van Doren's passion in life was skydiving, and that's how she spent nearly all her free time. It was something she'd done thousands of times. But on November 18, 2006, everything went wrong. Els went to pull her parachute, and nothing happened. It wouldn't open. So she tried to open her reserve shoot, but it wouldn't open either. Els fell miles…

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Interview With Author Ray Franze 43:40

8M ago43:40

43:40

In todays episode we interview the author of historical fiction novel "The Heights" Ray Franze His book covers many of the largest historical events in mob history from an often untold perspective. Order the book "The Heights" here https://bluehandlepublishing.com/merch/p/the-heights-signed-hardcover Follow Ray on Instagram at https://www.instagram…

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The Murder of Tom Merriman 1:46:23

9M ago1:46:23

1:46:23

It was January 1, 2021 when a strange phone call came in to 911 in San Diego, California The caller reporting that his friend, Jade Janks, had asked him to come over the day before because she needed help. When he arrived, Jade told him that she had murdered her stepfather, Tom Merriman, and she needed his help covering up the murder. When word got…

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Willy's Chocolate Experience - AKA The Fyre Fest Of Chocolate Factories 29:35

9M ago29:35

29:35

Sara and Danny are back for the final time, to cover Willy's Chocolate Experience in Glasgow - an event organized by a company named House of Illuminati, that was giving more Fyre Fest than "Pure Imagination." Sara and Danny get into it all, from the AI generated, spelling error-riddled poster, to the off-brand character of The Unknown (a terrifyin…

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Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Robbery 1:11:22

9M ago1:11:22

1:11:22

On this years St Patricks day special. Lock, Dan and Lorraine Mclain discuss the robbery of Bostons Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum robeery.

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The Murder of Tatiana Tarasoff Part 2 1:37:29

9M ago1:37:29

1:37:29

Part 2 of this saga brings us further down Prosenjit Poddar's road to complete obsession with Tatiana Tarasoff. His behavior would become incredibly concerning, so much so that his best friend insisted he see a professional. But as concerning as Prosenjit's friends and psychiatrist would find his behavior, Tatiana and her family had no idea of the …

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The Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum Heist Ft. Josh Gondelman 44:58

9M ago44:58

44:58

This week, Sara is joined by writer and comedian Josh Gondelman to cover a story from his hometown of Boston: the still-unsolved Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum heist. In 1990, two thieves dressed as policemen walked into the museum in the middle of the night, and carried out the single largest property theft in the world, stealing 13 paintings val…

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The Murder of Tatiana Tarasoff Part 1 1:06:25

9M ago1:06:25

1:06:25

Tatiana Tarasoff's tragic story would be remembered more for the legal decisions that arose because of her murder - namely that in many states in the United States, therapists now have a duty to warn potential victims if their clients have threatened them. But her story is incredibly complex, and in part 1 we get to know Tatiana, a college student …

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Steve Comisar: Serial Scammer 48:48

9M ago48:48

48:48

Sara and Danny are back to cover the self-proclaimed "Jeffrey Dahmer of fraud,” Steve Comisar. But first, Sara shares a self-imposed scam of her own, with a recent Uber Pool trip that went off the rails. Then, they get into the extensive grifting resume of Beverly Hills conman Steve Comisar, who shilled everything from solar-powered clothes dryers,…

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The Murder of Jamie Faith 1:35:24

9M ago1:35:24

1:35:24

The morning after their 15th anniversary, on October 9, 2020, Jamie and Jennifer Faith did what they’d done every morning - they got up early and walked their dog, Maggie. It was around 7:30 AM when they walked out the front door - which was caught on their ring doorbell camera. But then, as soon as they reached the sidewalk, the sound of rapid fir…

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INTRODUCING: Love Murder 13:25

10M ago13:25

13:25

We are so excited to introduce you to LOVE MURDER, a true crime podcast. Hosts Jessie Pray and Andie Cassette team up each week to tell stories of love and relationships gone fatally wrong. This show is all about seemingly normal driven to terrible madness by passion and rage. Hang out with your new best friends each week to discover how someone ca…

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How The Cut's Financial Advice Columnist Was Scammed Out Of $50K 44:27

10M ago44:27

44:27

This week, Sara and Danny cover the viral story from The Cut's own financial advice columnist, Charlotte Cowles, who was the unlikely victim of a scam that cost her $50,000. They get into Cowles' article, which details how over the course of just one day, the scammers - posing as Amazon employees and and FTC agents - successfully convinced her that…

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