Murder of Patty Ann Smith Featuring Rajah Maples
WGEM’s Rajah Maples joins us to talk about the tragic cold case murder of nine year old Patty Ann Smith. Was the murderer a family member?
Quincy Mobsters: Murl “Turkey” Job
Get to know this Quincy Mobster often hiding in the background of local history, often hidden in the shadows of the Moncktons and Ted Crowley, get to know Murl “Turkey” Job.
The Murder of Stanley Goodside
A love triangle turned to tragedy when Phillip Stanley Goodside was murdered and dismembered. Tune in as we rebound this gruesome crime that took place here in Quincy, Illinois in 1976.
Brothels in Quincy, Illinois
On this episode we take the 10,000 foot overhead view of what exactly the world of brothels looked like in Quincy over 100 years ago with special guest Iris Nelson.
Crime in Quincy Illinois with Chief Adam Yates
We’ve talked a lot about past crime in Quincy, Illinois. What about today though, what does the nature of crime look like? Quincy Illinois Chief of Police Adam Yates joins us to talk Modern Day Crime in Quincy. Listen now!
James Scott
James Scott already had a bad reputation in Quincy before the Levee Broke in West Quincy in 1993. When he appeared on television moments later, Lawn Enforcement jumped into action.
Quincy Mobsters: Ted Crowley
One of Quincy’s most infamous citizens, Ted Crowley is surrounded by criminal mobster myth and lore. We set aside the rumors and look into the facts to find out who Ted Crowley really was.
The Mummy Man
in there early 1980s Quincy Illinois was in constant terror of the mummy man, a sexual predator stalking single women whose cries escalated in murder. Listen now.
Quincy Mobsters: Leo Monckton
Leo Moncton didn’t build the home at 1419 Locust St. in Quincy, but he certainly built a questionable reputation for illegal mob activity. Learn about it here.
The Pfanschmidt Axe Murders
Author Beth Lane joins us to talk about how Quincy was rocked to it's core in 1912 when a brutal murder occurred… But who did it?
Quincy’s Ocean’s Eleven Bank Robbery
Channel your inner Danny Ocean as we recall this wild, elaborate Ocean’s Eleven style Bank Robbery by the infamous national known Scott-Dunlap gang. Listen now!
The History of Robberies in Quincy
Quincy Illinois has seen its fair share or robberies throughout history. Armed hold-ups to daring overnight heists...stolen chickens to bank jobs...we have it all. Lock up your valuables and tune into this wild episode!
Mayhem, Moonshine and Murder: The Wild Life of Edna Brown
Edna Brown lived a wild life in Quincy, no stranger to the local news headlines, four marriages, charges of murder, running a brothel, and making moonshine.
Michael Swango
Many recall stories of interacting with Michael Swango, a serial killer with many local connections. We do a deep dive into his story and recap the sinister ways of this former Quincian’s insidious past.
The Blind Murderer?
John Loomiller was a wealthy blind man living with his wife and niece near Liberty, IL. When his wife and daughter were found brutally murdered with an axe, many suspected John to be the killer. Don’t miss this lesser known wild story of the Quincy area’s past.
Michael McCluskey
In 1995 14 year old Michael McCluskey lost his parents and a brother in a house fire. Soon, suspicion turned toward Michael for starting the fire. On this episode we dig into this tragic event in Quincy’s history.
That time a Five Year old was Kidnapped?
Chris and Travis are Joined by Nancy Benz of the Quincy Museum, to discuss the curious case of Freddie Lieb, a 5 year old who went missing in 1871...only to possibly resurface 50 years later..