This Missouri Mayhem episode delves into the chilling story of Lorenzo Jerome Gilyard Jr., also known as the Kansas City Strangler. It explores his double life, earlier criminal activities, and the eventual breakthrough in the case through DNA evidence. This evidence conclusively linked Gilyard to the murders of six women, leading to his arrest on April 16, 2004, and subsequent charges of 12 counts of first-degree murder. The episode concludes with Gilyard's sentencing to life in prison without parole on March 17, 2007.

Resources & References:

Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org

Serial Killer Calendar

https://www.serialkillercalendar.com

Radford University

https://maamodt.asp.radford.edu

Samuel J. Heyman Services to America Medals

https://servicetoamericamedals.org

Cdn6.f-cdn.com

https://cdn6.f-cdn.com

Crime Library

https://www.crimelibrary.org

NBC News

https://www.nbcnews.com

Bureau of Justice Assistance

https://bja.ojp.gov

Apple Podcasts

https://podcasts.apple.com

Peacock

https://www.peacocktv.com

Prezi

https://prezi.com

9News

https://www.9news.com

KOMU 8

https://www.komu.com

Wfmynews2.com

https://www.wfmynews2.com

Lawrence Journal-World

https://www2.ljworld.com

IMBDb

https://m.imbd.com

Serial Killer Database Wiki

https://skdb.fandom.com

In this episode of Missouri Mayhem, Mystery and Murder, hosts Mindy and Megan explore the intriguing history of two steamboats, the Arabia and the Malta, both of which met their fate on the Missouri River. The discussion delves into the cultural and historical significance of these vessels, the dangers of river travel in the 1800s, and the fascinating discoveries made during the excavation of the Arabia. The episode also touches on the ongoing mystery of the Malta and its impact on river navigation and safety.

REFERENCE LIST

Primary & Historical Sources

• “The Steamboat Arabia: A Time Capsule of Frontier Life.” Arabia Steamboat Museum publications.
• Gilman, D.C. The Steamboat Arabia and Its Artifacts. Kansas City Historical Society, 1992.
• Chittenden, H.M. History of Early Steamboat Navigation on the Missouri River. A.C. McClurg & Co., 1903.
• Army Corps of Engineers. Snag Removal Reports on the Missouri River, 1830–1870. U.S. Government Archives.
• Parkville Luminary Newspaper, 1856 contemporary accounts of the Arabia sinking.
• Missouri Republican (St. Louis). September 1856 reporting on the Arabia disaster.
• Merchant journals from the Missouri River Fur Trade, 1839–1848, including accounts referencing the Malta sinking.
• Peterson, Charles. “Graveyard of the Missouri River Steamboats.” Missouri Historical Review, 1978.

Secondary Sources

• Holleman, Jason. Lost Steamboats of the Missouri. Prairie River Press, 2007.
• Kane, M.J. Steamboats West: The Untold Story of America’s River Empires. Riverbend Books, 2011.
• National Park Service. “Steamboat Wrecks on the Missouri River.”
• Kansas City Public Library – Steamboat Arabia digital archives.

This Missouri Mayhem episode provides an overview of the Pony Express, a mail service that operated from April 1860 to October 1861, using relays of young riders on horses to deliver mail across approximately 2000 miles from St. Joseph, Missouri, to Sacramento, California. The service was prompted by California's rapidly growing population and aimed to deliver mail in about 10 days. Despite its speed and innovation, the Pony Express was not a financial success and went bankrupt after 18 months, largely due to the advent of the transcontinental telegraph.

Resources & References:

• National Geographic Society

https://education.nationalgeographic.org

• National Pony Express Association

https://nationalponyexpress.org

• LibGuides

https://slcl.libguides.com

• Buffalo Bill Center of the West

https://centerofthewest.org

• PBS Learning Media

https://www.pbslearningmedia.org

• National Park Service

https://www.nps.gov

• National Postal Museum

https://postalmuseum.si.edu

• Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org

• Rainbow Resource Center

https://www.rainbowresource.com

• The Philatelic Foundation