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For almost forty years, Paul Williams has chronicled the life and crimes of some of Ireland's most notorious godfathers, killers and thieves. In Crooks he brings his audience for a ride-along, taking us behind the scenes of his most notorious scoops, describing the run-ins he's had with unsavoury, dangerous criminals and the high price of his line of work.

"Crooks And Spies I’ve Known" is a riveting autobiography by Keith Laws, a four-time successful escapee who spent an astounding 15 years on the run in Europe. Laws shares his firsthand experiences, having rubbed shoulders with notorious figures such as mobsters, bank robbers, and traitorous spies, including infamous names like John Walker, Aldridge Ames, and his surprising CIA acquaintance, Edwin Wilson.

Join us on an exhilarating journey with Don Everhard, a hard-boiled gambler and gunman, who inadvertently becomes embroiled in a devious plot while dining in a New York City restaurant. This sinister scheme stretches across the continent, ensnaring high-ranking individuals, including a state governor, in its web. Tune into this thrilling crime masterpiece and delve into the heart of intrigue and danger. - Summary by Adventure Vol. 24 No. 5 & Ben Tucker.

Ken Tekiela was a celebrated Chicago firefighter and a loving father of two who led a secret double life as a hitman for the Chicago mafia. Is it even possible to keep a life of crime hidden from your wife and kids for two decades? Yes, it is. I know because Ken is my father. In 2013, after a lifetime of deception, he broke down and told me everything, and our whole world changed… CROOK COUNTY is the shocking true-crime podcast about my father's rise through the ranks of the legendary organized crime syndicate, the Chicago Outfit. From whorehouse doorman at the age of 17, to ruthless ...

Crooks N Crimes is a true crime podcast featuring the stories of criminals, victims, and true crime writers. Hosts JB and MJ serve up all things true crime with a side of pop culture, politics, and humor.

Crooks Everywhere exposes the plot to assassinate Daphne Caruana Galizia, a Maltese journalist who spent her life fighting for truth, justice, and decency in a country overrun by corruption. Join investigative journalists Manuel Delia and John Sweeney as they uncover the mystery behind Daphne’s murder and amplify the discoveries the killers were trying to silence. Because of the extent of her investigations, Daphne had many enemies, but only now, seven years later, has the truth of her assassination come to light. Listen and discover how Malta came to be a place where crime and politics ...

Delve into this explicit, stark narrative of a man who has lived a life of notorious crime since childhood. This tale serves as a potent testament to the fact that a life of crime never truly pays - a message more powerful than any prison statistic could convey. - by the editor

Big money. Big names. Big crimes. Cryptocurrency is a radical technology with incredible potential. The kind of potential that fraudsters and criminals can’t resist exploiting. We’re launching “Crypto Crooks” to dig into their schemes, in the hopes of protecting investors from getting taken in. We’ll explore how nefarious actors draw in victims, where their rackets start to unravel – and how their empires crumble, taking investors down with them. Listen carefully, and maybe you’ll be able to steer clear of Crypto Crooks.

This inaugural edition of what will be a yearly collection offers a fascinating variety of essays and crime reporting, taken from regional, national, and international publications. The stories range from reports of homicide at a Toronto massage parlor to blackmail and murder-for-hire in Austin, Texas, to an unusual murder weapon in rural Minnesota. Other stories examine controversial rehabilitation techniques for sexual criminals and explore the phenomenon of victims' relatives appearing as guests at true crime conventions.

The pitch went like this: Chris Butler, a retired cop, ran a private investigator firm in Concord, California. His business had a fascinating angle - his firm was staffed entirely by soccer moms. In fact, Butler employed PI Super Moms: attractive, organized, smart, and trained in investigative techniques, self-defense, and weaponry. This American Life host Ira Glass described them as "MILF: Charlie's Angels." When this story came across Pete Crooks's desk when he was working at Diablo magazine in 2010, he was instantly hooked.

A mixture of paranormal and true crime genres in which I explore various topics that are tied to the occult, demonic, or in the realm of killings.

This is the "Our Thing" Radio broadcast. Originally airing on Atlanta's AM 1010 "The King" every Friday morning at 8 am -9 am Eastern.

Hey guys! I am Nicole, lover of true crime and paranormal encouters, that also includes cryptids and legends, myths, you know the deal. I want to start my own in my (little) free time because I go through so many, I always want more! My inspiration for this has been Morbid: a true crime podcast, And that’s why we Drink, Creep Time, Unexplained Encounters, etc. I like working alone (that’s why I’m solo, of course!) For now, I’m doing this from home, with my phone, just for fun. Maybe if I’m good at it, they’ll give me a record deal! The new email is aspookytimepod@gmail.com <3

We discuss the legends of the worlds most notorious gangsters, many whose names you may never have heard! We sort through the various legends, news clippings and various accounts to bring you the most entertaining version of their lives possible. The good, the bad, and the ugly. It can get REALLY ugly! Give us a shot, it's a great way to kill an hour.