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Crime Classics | Old Time Radio

Crime Classics | Old Time Radio

Written by: Old Time Retro Radio
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Crime Classics is a documentary-style podcast presenting restored episodes of the legendary old time radio series of the same name. Originally broadcast during the Golden Age of Radio, Crime Classics dramatized some of history’s most notorious crimes, infamous criminals, and darkly ironic true cases, all delivered with sharp narration and period-authentic storytelling.

Each episode recreates real criminal events from history, blending factual detail with dramatic radio performance. The series is known for its distinctive tone, combining grim subject matter with refined narration and subtle dark humor, offering listeners a unique window into how crime stories were told in mid-twentieth-century radio.

All episodes featured on this podcast are sourced from verified public domain recordings and carefully curated to preserve their original sound and atmosphere. Crime Classics is ideal for listeners interested in true crime history, classic radio drama, and the enduring art of vintage audio storytelling.

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Episodes
  • Billy Bonny Bloodletter [episode 17], Broadcast 10/21/1953

    Billy Bonny Bloodletter [episode 17], Broadcast 10/21/1953
    Feb 24 2026
    https://www.OldTimeRetroRadio.com Crime Classics (OTRR) Billy Bonny Bloodletter [episode 17], Broadcast 10/21/1953 Billy Bonny Bloodletter [episode 17], Broadcast 10/21/1953 🎧 This episode is sourced from verified public domain archives. Sources may include OTRR.org and Archive.org. Restoration and curation by Crime Classics | Old Time Radio. 🔒 Want the full experience? Get complete video episodes, exclusive bonus content, and access to everything on The Forbidden Knowledge Network — only on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/theforbiddenknowledgenetwork #OldTimeRadio, #OTR, #ClassicRadio, #OldTimeRetroRadio, #GoldenAgeRadio
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    30 mins
  • The Seven-layered Arsenic Cake of Madame Lafarge [episode 16], Broadcast 10/14/1953

    The Seven-layered Arsenic Cake of Madame Lafarge [episode 16], Broadcast 10/14/1953
    Feb 16 2026
    https://www.OldTimeRetroRadio.com Crime Classics (OTRR) The Seven-layered Arsenic Cake of Madame Lafarge [episode 16], Broadcast 10/14/1953 The Seven-layered Arsenic Cake of Madame Lafarge [episode 16], Broadcast 10/14/1953 🎧 This episode is sourced from verified public domain archives. Sources may include OTRR.org and Archive.org. Restoration and curation by Crime Classics | Old Time Radio. 🔒 Want the full experience? Get complete video episodes, exclusive bonus content, and access to everything on The Forbidden Knowledge Network — only on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/theforbiddenknowledgenetwork #OldTimeRadio, #OTR, #ClassicRadio, #OldTimeRetroRadio, #GoldenAgeRadio
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    30 mins
  • The Hangman and William Palmer, Who Won [episode 15], Broadcast 10/7/1953

    The Hangman and William Palmer, Who Won [episode 15], Broadcast 10/7/1953
    Feb 9 2026
    https://www.OldTimeRetroRadio.com Crime Classics (OTRR) The Hangman and William Palmer, Who Won [episode 15], Broadcast 10/7/1953 The Hangman and William Palmer, Who Won [episode 15], Broadcast 10/7/1953 🎧 This episode is sourced from verified public domain archives. Sources may include OTRR.org and Archive.org. Restoration and curation by Crime Classics | Old Time Radio. 🔒 Want the full experience? Get complete video episodes, exclusive bonus content, and access to everything on The Forbidden Knowledge Network — only on Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/theforbiddenknowledgenetwork #OldTimeRadio, #OTR, #ClassicRadio, #OldTimeRetroRadio, #GoldenAgeRadio
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    30 mins
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