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From celebrated New York Times best-selling author and winner of the Pulitzer Prize Rick Bragg comes a poignant and wryly funny collection of essays on life in the South. Keenly observed and written with his insightful and deadpan sense of humor, Bragg explores enduring Southern truths about home, place, spirit, table, and the regions' varied geographies, including his native Alabama, Cajun country, and the Gulf Coast.

One ordinary spring morning in Reykjavik, Iceland, Thordis Elva kisses her son and partner good-bye before boarding a plane to do a remarkable thing: fly 7,000 miles to South Africa to confront the man who raped her when she was just 16. Meanwhile, in Sydney, Australia, Tom Stranger nervously embarks on an equally life-changing journey to meet Thordis, wondering whether he is worthy of this milestone.

The untold story of an Israeli spy’s epic journey to bring the notorious Butcher of Latvia to justice - a case that altered the fates of all ex-Nazis.

Welcome to True Story Festival, a showcase of some of the best creative non-fiction writing in Australia today.

Deadwax True Crime, hosted by Kevin Clark. Series 1: The June Larimore Project This season investigates the brutal 1990 stabbing death of 24-year-old June Larimore in Blytheville, Arkansas. Clark has amassed an unprecedented collection of original evidence, an archive of tangible artifacts that resist time and memory: crime scene photos and videos, police interview tapes, and physical evidence like blood and hair samples. We are pulling back the curtain on this tragedy, revisiting the past to uncover what others may have missed.

South Australia Police have launched a podcast highlighting the trauma caused to all those affected by a fatal crash. For more information, head to https://www.police.sa.gov.au/your-safety/road-safety/road-safety-resources

True Crime South Africa covers solved and unsolved South African true crime cases.

True Crime South Africa – die Afrikaanse weergawe vertel die ware intrigues agter van Suid-Afrika se mees berugte en skokkende misdade ooit. In dié veel bekroonde potgooi, vertel Jacaranda FM se Gerda de Sousa die stories agter ware misdaad verhale wat strek van die Wes-Kaap in die suide tot bo in Limpopo in die noorde van die land. Seisoen 3 skop af met die bekende Afrikaanse sanger, Jo Black, wat sy stem leen om die storie te help vertel oor die Stander Bende. True Crime South Africa – die Afrikaanse weergawe is nagevors, geskryf en vervaardig deur Nicole Engelbrecht vir haar gewilde ...

Across the South, millions of disabled people are forced to navigate the impossible maze of Medicare and Medicaid. These programs were meant to protect them, but they are often designed in ways that fail them. Dual: The True Cost of Care reveals what it truly takes to survive in a system that was never built to care for everyone.Hosted by Stacey Abrams. Produced by New Disabled South. Supported by Arnold Ventures.

In 1932, the city of Natchez, Mississippi, reckoned with an unexpected influx of journalists and tourists as the lurid story of a local murder was splashed across headlines nationwide. Two eccentrics, Richard Dana and Octavia Dockery, enlisted an African American man named George Pearls to rob their reclusive neighbor, Jennie Merrill, at her estate. During the attempted robbery, Merrill was shot and killed.

This program is read by the author, Ken Layne, host of the Desert Oracle radio show. It includes an exclusive first listen to a story from Desert Oracle: Volume 2. The cult-y field guide to the strange and intriguing secrets of the Mojave—its myths and legends, outcasts and oddballs, flora...

What makes a person capable of a heinous act? We're exploring the dark side of the South, one crime at a time. We’re just a married couple and a best friend who are obsessed with true crime, and we’re here to share our morbid fascination with you. Each week, we get together to dissect detailed accounts of both well-known and lesser-known true crime cases in the Southern United States. From the first 911 call to the final verdict, we take a deep dive into the minds of criminals, the lives of victims, and the complexities of the justice system. We maybe even find a little bit of dark humor ...

They say history is written by the victors. In the case of the Civil War, that's largely true. But historian Samuel Mitcham brings the Southern point of view to life in Voices from the Confederacy. In it, you will learn about the heroic, the scoundrels, the clever, the vanquished, and the hungry. Rich or poor, black or white, Voices from the Confederacy shares hundreds of poignant and revealing moments during the war between the states.

If Maggie is living her best life, why doesn’t it feel like she's in the right place? 'Great fun, delicious food, beautiful setting: excellent summer reading' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'Sophia's best book yet' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 'The perfect read for a bright summer's day' ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐...

In 2003, local Genovese family captain "Big Al" Bruno got shot five times with a .45 caliber handgun as he walked out of the Our Lady of Mount Carmel social club in Springfield, Massachusetts. Since Vito Genovese took his empire north from New York City, a string of mobsters dating back a hundred years have operated in the Greater Springfield area. With this migration came murders, mayhem, treachery, criminal trials, and constant corruption.

From the bestselling authors of Black Mass comes the definitive biography of Whitey Bulger, the most brutal and sadistic crime boss since Al Capone. Drawing on a trove of sealed files and previously classified material, Whitey digs deep into the mind of James J. “Whitey” Bulger, the crime...

The story of the intelligence war in South Africa during the Second World War is one of suspense, drama and dogged persistence. In 1939, when the Union of South Africa entered the war on Britain’s side, the German government secretly contacted the political opposition, and the leadership of the anti-war movement, the Ossewabrandwag. The Nazis’ aim was to spread sedition, undermine the Allied war effort, and - given the strategic importance of the Cape of Good Hope sea route - gain naval intelligence. Soon U-boat packs were sent to operate in South African waters, to deadly effect.

A slave determined to gain freedom, a widow battling poverty and despair, a man of God grappling with spiritual and worldly troubles, and a former Confederate soldier seeking a new life. They lived in the South during 1865 - a year that saw war, disunion, and slavery give way to peace, reconstruction, and emancipation. Between January and December 1865, these four people witnessed, from very different vantage points, the death of the Old South and the birth of the New South. Civil War historian Stephen V. Ash reconstructs their daily lives, their fears and hopes, and their frustrations and triumphs in vivid detail.

Join us on Welted Marigold where every episode unravels a captivating story filled with unexpected twists and gripping turns. Dive into the world of true crime, extraordinary incidents, and the remarkable lives of people who have faced the unthinkable. From unsolved mysteries that haunt the shadows of our society to awe-inspiring accounts of resilience in the face of adversity, we bring you tales that challenge perceptions and ignite curiosity. Each story offers a fresh perspective and a deeper understanding of the human experience, wrapped in suspense, or in awe that keeps you on the edge of...

Ax assault, kidnapping, brutal murder: how could these things happen in a small town? Although regional crimes hardly ever make it to the national circuit, they will always remain with the families and communities of the victims and a part of the area's history. After working with the South Carolina Law Enforcement Division for twenty-four years, Rita Shuler has a passion for remembering the victims. From an unsolved case that has haunted her for thirty years to a cold case solved after fifteen years by advanced DNA technology, Shuler blends her own memories with extensive research.