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Underbelly L.A.

Underbelly L.A.

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Underbelly L.A. is a podcast about the parts of Los Angeles that the lights of Hollywood don’t reach. Each episode, Hadley Meares shares a new story about the city’s dark side. This is a TableCakes podcast.
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In the realm of true crime, there are mysterious, disturbing cases where the identities of perpetrators are hidden—concealed even through the relentless passage of time. These are the cases where the perpetrator remains unknown, and justice remains unserved. In 2007, a sinister underbelly emerged beneath South Florida's sunny exterior and facade of tranquility. A series of heinous crimes, all originating from the posh Town Center Mall in Boca Raton, sent shockwaves through the community. Mor ...
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The Tuesday Crew will be jumping into it’s first series - Tricogha Nights. Tricogha Nights is a urban jungle campaign set in the USA during the summer of 1927 in a world not too different to our own. written and GMed by Commissar Roach Cast: Midgeman as Alderman Jack Andrews UtariOnzo as Harry Neville RivalZoneGaming as Jack ’Satis Finem’ Roman Red Moogle as Lena La Pan Surelyonlymikey as Larence O’shay Join the crew as they try to navigate the seedy underbelly of the city of Tricogha. With ...
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In this installment, we plunge deeper into the mysterious murders of mother and daughter, Nancy and Joey Bochicchio. Discovered bound and lifeless in their vehicle at Boca Raton's Town Center Mall in 2007, the narrative explores an initial focus on Nancy's ex-husband, quickly cleared as a suspect. Unraveling the aftermath, we scrutinize the 16-hour…
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In this episode, LA shares insights from extensive conversations with Randi’s son, Daniel. He provides a deeply personal account of the day of his mother's murder, his struggles afterward, and his insights into the case. The installment also recounts LA’s brief interaction with Randi’s former husband, Stewart. The narrative unfolds with shocking up…
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This episode delves into the enigmatic case of Randi Gorenberg's unsolved murder, revealing new complexities. Notably, Randi’s vehicle may have been followed into the Home Depot parking lot, where it was later discovered abandoned. The narrative unveils uncertainties surrounding two mysterious rings Randi wore at the time of her death, a potential …
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In this episode, the aftermath of the Bochicchio murders unfolds, revealing intricate connections to the Jane Doe abduction. The Boca Raton Police Department and the FBI responded swiftly, unveiling a suspect sketch within days and offering an unprecedented $350,000 reward. Unexpectedly, the identification of two persons of interest diverges from t…
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In this installment, the podcast explores another horrifying incident at Boca Raton's Town Center Mall, just months before the Bochicchio murders. On August 7, 2007, a young woman, referred to as "Jane Doe," and her toddler son fell victim to a bizarre abduction. The episode vividly recounts the harrowing experience as Jane Doe returns to her vehic…
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In this episode, the narrative shifts to the tragic events of December 12, 2007, in Boca Raton, Florida. Nancy Bochicchio and her daughter, Joey, become victims in a horrifying crime that echoes the murder of Randi Gorenberg, nine months earlier. The episode paints a vivid picture of Nancy's life as a devoted single mother, emphasizing her unwaveri…
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In this episode, the tragic events of 2007 surrounding Randi Gorenberg's murder in Boca Raton, Florida, are meticulously explored. Beginning with a portrayal of Randi's seemingly perfect life, the narrative takes a dark turn on March 23rd when she mysteriously disappears from the Town Center Mall, only to be found dead 39 minutes later near a park.…
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Broadcasted live on Twitch -- Watch live at https://www.twitch.tv/componentcast Join the Discord! - https://discord.gg/NVmHBXNfBX Buy some Merch! - https://component-cast.myspreadshop.co.uk/ ***************************************** Cast: Midgeman as Alderman Jack Andrews UtariOnzo as Harry Neville RivalZoneGaming as Jack 'Satis Finem' Roman Red Mo…
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The final showdown. Jack is kiddnapped and team steath take on the Mayor! Cast: Midgeman as Alderman Jack Andrews UtariOnzo as Harry Neville RivalZoneGaming as Jack 'Satis Finem' Roman Red Moogle as Lena La Pan Surelyonlymikey as Larence O'shay Join the crew as they try to navigate the seedy underbelly of the city of Tricogha. With prohibition in f…
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Le Plan is in action. Roman and Larance take on the barge brewery, whilst jack finds himself in danger. Cast: Midgeman as Alderman Jack Andrews UtariOnzo as Harry Neville RivalZoneGaming as Jack 'Satis Finem' Roman Red Moogle as Lena La Pan Surelyonlymikey as Larence O'shay Join the crew as they try to navigate the seedy underbelly of the city of T…
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The final preperations are underway for the take down of the Mayor. Cast: Midgeman as Alderman Jack Andrews UtariOnzo as Harry Neville RivalZoneGaming as Jack 'Satis Finem' Roman Red Moogle as Lena La Pan Surelyonlymikey as Larence O'shay Join the crew as they try to navigate the seedy underbelly of the city of Tricogha. With prohibition in full sw…
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The recovery continues and people being to close in on Jack and the crew Cast: Midgeman as Alderman Jack Andrews UtariOnzo as Harry Neville RivalZoneGaming as Jack 'Satis Finem' Roman Red Moogle as Lena La Pan Surelyonlymikey as Larence O'shay Join the crew as they try to navigate the seedy underbelly of the city of Tricogha. With prohibition in fu…
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Harry goes on a recon mission to the Mayors office, whilst Larance recovers from his injury. Cast: Midgeman as Alderman Jack Andrews UtariOnzo as Harry Neville RivalZoneGaming as Jack 'Satis Finem' Roman Red Moogle as Lena La Pan Surelyonlymikey as Larence O'shay Join the crew as they try to navigate the seedy underbelly of the city of Tricogha. Wi…
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With Laurance's life on the line and an enemy out for revenge - who knows if this is the last blood to be shed this day? Cast: Midgeman as Alderman Jack Andrews UtariOnzo as Harry Neville RivalZoneGaming as Jack 'Satis Finem' Roman Red Moogle as Lena La Pan Surelyonlymikey as Larence O'shay Join the crew as they try to navigate the seedy underbelly…
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Its time that our resident rabbit unvailed Le Plan. Have the group worked out the Turners full scheme and how deep does the corruption go? Cast: Midgeman as Alderman Jack Andrews UtariOnzo as Harry Neville RivalZoneGaming as Jack 'Satis Finem' Roman Red Moogle as Lena La Pan Surelyonlymikey as Larence O'shay Join the crew as they try to navigate th…
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The group work out what to do and the power vaccum within the city grows. Cast: Midgeman as Alderman Jack Andrews UtariOnzo as Harry Neville RivalZoneGaming as Jack 'Satis Finem' Roman Red Moogle as Lena La Pan Surelyonlymikey as Larence O'shay Join the crew as they try to navigate the seedy underbelly of the city of Tricogha. With prohibition in f…
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Bloodied and bruised the team hide out at the Alderman's manor and Roman's past comes back to haunt him. Cast: Midgeman as Alderman Jack Andrews UtariOnzo as Harry Neville RivalZoneGaming as Jack 'Satis Finem' Roman Red Moogle as Lena La Pan Surelyonlymikey as Larence O'shay Join the crew as they try to navigate the seedy underbelly of the city of …
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Things turn sour aboard the St. Louis Luck and a bloody gunfight insuse. Will we see the party through? Cast: Midgeman as Alderman Jack Andrews UtariOnzo as Harry Neville RivalZoneGaming as Jack 'Satis Finem' Roman Red Moogle as Lena La Pan Surelyonlymikey as Larence O'shay Join the crew as they try to navigate the seedy underbelly of the city of T…
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Harry investigates the rest of the docks as a Sitdown is interuppted by the rest of the Aldermans group. Cast: Midgeman as Alderman Jack Andrews UtariOnzo as Harry Neville RivalZoneGaming as Jack 'Satis Finem' Roman Red Moogle as Lena La Pan Surelyonlymikey as Larence O'shay Join the crew as they try to navigate the seedy underbelly of the city of …
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The Team set up plans to find out what the Turner gang is up to and scout the city. Cast: Midgeman as Alderman Jack Andrews UtariOnzo as Harry Neville RivalZoneGaming as Jack 'Satis Finem' Roman Red Moogle as Lena La Pan Surelyonlymikey as Larence O'shay Join the crew as they try to navigate the seedy underbelly of the city of Tricogha. With prohib…
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Cast: Midgeman as Alderman Jack Andrews UtariOnzo as Harry Neville RivalZoneGaming as Jack 'Satis Finem' Roman Red Moogle as Lena La Pan Surelyonlymikey as Larence O'shay Join the crew as they try to navigate the seedy underbelly of the city of Tricogha. With prohibition in full swing and the criminal underground fast becoming the largest industry …
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Tensions in the city are at breaking point and some of the Gangs are getting reckless, Putting the groups lives on the line. Cast: Midgeman as Alderman Jack Andrews UtariOnzo as Harry Neville RivalZoneGaming as Jack 'Satis Finem' Roman Red Moogle as Lena La Pan Surelyonlymikey as Larence O'shay Join the crew as they try to navigate the seedy underb…
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The Baron wants a job done, so this unlikely band of criminals has to get stuff done. There are debts to be paid after all... Cast: Midgeman as Alderman Jack Andrews UtariOnzo as Harry Neville RivalZoneGaming as Jack 'Satis Finem' Roman Red Moogle as Lena La Pan Surelyonlymikey as Larence O'shay Join the crew as they try to navigate the seedy under…
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The Tuesday Crew will be jumping into it's first series - Tricogha Nights. Tricogha Nights is a urban jungle campaign set in the USA during the summer of 1927 in a world not too different to our own. written and GMed by Commissar Roach. Cast: Midgeman as Alderman Jack Andrews UtariOnzo as Harry Neville RivalZoneGaming as Jack 'Satis Finem' Roman Re…
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In Burbank, there’s a cemetery named for a mythical land of the dead that today is known as the burial place of many famous aviators. It didn’t start out on the up-and-up, however. In our season two finale, Hadley recalls how Valhalla Memorial Park began as a grift, and its criminal legacy still casts a shadow today.This podcast was researched, wri…
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His name is forever associated with largest park, and indeed Griffith Park is one of the jewels of the city even today. But that legacy — and the bronze statue standing at the park’s entrance — belie a less-often told story a troubled man who shot his wife in the face.This podcast was researched, written and narrated by Hadley Meares. Follow her on…
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One Saturday in December, 1927, Los Angeles was rocked by news of the gruesome murder of a child. A citywide manhunt for the killer quickly spread across state lines, and terrified Angelenos were even more surprised when the culprit turned out to be a 19-year-old who looked more like a Hollywood leading man than a craven villain.Find out more about…
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In August of 1935, Robert S. James committed one of the worst-planned murders in the history of Los Angeles, in the process earning himself the nickname "the Rattlesnake Killer" and also revealing a history of previous suspicious deaths.Find out more about Underbelly L.A. on the official website: https://www.underbellyla.comUnderbelly L.A. on Twitt…
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In the second installment of our series looking into L.A. criminals who were decidedly not masterminds, Hadley examines Burmah White. Was she a bad girl? Or a good girl led astray by the worst kind of guy?Find out more about Underbelly L.A. on the official website: https://www.underbellyla.comUnderbelly L.A. on Twitter: https://twitter.com/underbel…
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The new season of Underbelly L.A. looks not at the city’s criminal masterminds but at the city’s criminal also-rans, who gained infamy in spite of themselves. And we’re kicking off the new run with the story of Hazel Glab, whose amusingly flawed plot for murder made her an early L.A. media star.Find out more about Underbelly L.A. on the official we…
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After tracking down some expert witnesses and murderers for hire the party finds themselves invited to rub shoulders with the elite of the elite in the Seedy Underbelly of Greyheim. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @deadmenquesting Theme and outro sounds by NikoWrightson and Azureflux Other sounds by Tabletop Audio & Zapsplat…
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More than the host of Underbelly L.A., Hadley Meares is a journalist, historian, explorer and occasional stand-in for Amy Poehler. As she prepares for the second season of this podcast, she sat down for an interview with Underbelly L.A. producer Drew Mackie about just how a girl from North Carolina comes to love Los Angeles in all its seamy glory.G…
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It looks like to get the heat off of themselves Dead Men will have to solve the murder of a local politician and nobleman, Fildo Underfoot. Time to recon the city and strategize...Hey was that potion chain store always there?Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @deadmenquestingTheme and outro sounds by NikoWrightson and AzurefluxOther sounds by Table…
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One evening in 1958, an explosion shattered not only the quiet peace of the Christmas season but also perceptions about the World Knowledge Faith Love Fountain of the World, a clunkily named religious sect based in Southern California. It’s just one of the many cults to bloom in the area, and we’re closing out the first season of Underbelly L.A. wi…
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During the late 19th and early 20th centuries, rootless men flooded into Los Angeles, looking for sunshine and, often, a new beginning. Many of them ended up in the downtown district known as Skid Row, and once there, they elicited both hostile and charitable reactions from better-off Angelenos. You could say the same of L.A. residents of the prese…
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Jeanne French lived big and flew high, and it’s insult to injury that her grisly murder would end up overshadowing all she did with her life. In this episode, Hadley looks into circumstances around French’s 1947 murder, the “werewolf killer” panic that gripped Los Angeles around the time she died, and the possible connections the so-called Lipstick…
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Have you heard the one about the woman in the water tank? That’s not a setup for a joke so much as an urban legend rooted in one of the most tragic establishments in Los Angeles: the Hotel Cecil. Most famous for being the backdrop for the mysterious death of tourist Elisa Lam in 2013, the Hotel Cecil’s macabre history goes back to 1929 and, as Hadl…
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One evening in 1940, nine-year-old Dorothy Lee Gordon was kidnapped as in the most insidious of ways: simply and quietly by a man whom, according to her friend, pulled up alongside them as they walked home from church and said “Get in the car, Dorothy. I’m going your way.” Weeks later, Dorothy would be found dead, and to this day, her murder has no…
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The night of February 17, 1929, left two bodies on the floor of the imposing Greystone Mansion of Beverly Hills. To this day, we don’t know the exact circumstances of Ned Doheny and his personal secretary, Hugh Plunkett, but Hadley lays out the various rumors and theories regarding what transpired on that fateful night.Find out more about Underbell…
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Celebrated in Los Angeles as both an actress and a restaurateur, Thelma Todd was found dead in the front seat of her Lincoln Phaeton on the morning of December 16, 1935. To this day, we can’t say for certain whether Todd died as a result of an accident or more sinister circumstances. In this episode, Hadley lays out the best guesses as to what real…
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What’s in the box? What’s in the box?! A hatbox is inherently suggestive of a bygone era, in which men and women wore proper hats that they would protect in transit with a container called a hatbox. In this week’s story about Winnie Ruth Judd’s 1931 arrival by train in Los Angeles, a hatbox gets used for a grossly inappropriate purpose that ends up…
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Long before Los Angeles drew tourists wanting to glimpse the good life, it attracted gawkers who wanted a look at downtown’s seedy vice-ridden backside. Our second episode focuses on the part of L.A. once known as Hell’s Half Acre, a kingdom of a red light district ruled by one Bartolo Ballerino — an irascible cuss of a man who held on to his realm…
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The Dead Men have been accused of murder and arrested by the City Watch of Greyheim! Will Detective Reddick solve this high profile case and execute these deranged criminals, or will these masterminds evade the law again? Find out!Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @deadmenquestingTheme and outro sounds by NikoWrightson and AzurefluxOther sounds by…
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Underbelly L.A. kicks off its first season with a trip far into the city’s past. In 1836, one of early Los Angeles’ most prominent families, the Felizes, saw their son struck down. A manhunt resulted in mob rule and a double execution — and a permanent stain on the young city’s history books. Find out more about Underbelly L.A. on the official webs…
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Our brave heroes (and Tc'huck) cross paths with a dark elf fortune teller. Will they have the attention span to hear the lady out? Or will fortune's favor pass them by? Find out now!Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @deadmenquestingTheme and outro sounds by NikoWrightson and AzurefluxOther sounds by Tabletop Audio & Zapsplat…
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