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Top Shelf Murder- True Crime & Curious Stories

Top Shelf Murder- True Crime & Curious Stories

By: M.K. Homan
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 A true-crime, curious stories podcast with Dobby the dog as my quirky (silent except for his neurotic barking) co-host. Each episode has a book recommendations that also serve as inspiration for what story is discussed week to week.Top Shelf Murder- True Crime & Curious Stories Art Literary History & Criticism True Crime
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  • 13: The Iconic Plague Doctor Mask

    13: The Iconic Plague Doctor Mask
    Sep 17 2020
    Dobby and I talk about the history of the plague doctor mask and suit. We also discuss The Black Death, when the bubonic plague swept away millions of lives in the 14th century.  Book recommendation is Sister Dear by Hannah Mary McKinnon Sources- https://www.ancient-origins.net/artifacts-ancient-technology/secrets-behind-plague-doctor-mask-terrifying-costume-009201  https://www.livescience.com/plague-doctors.html https://medium.com/@chavpatr/plague-masks-are-sexy-118666983e8c Black Death- https://www.historytoday.com/archive/black-death-greatest-catastrophe-ever  https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/49217/anatomy-14th-century-bubonic-plague-hazmat-suits 
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    34 mins
  • 12: The Strange & Curious Tale of Tarrare

    12: The Strange & Curious Tale of Tarrare
    Aug 21 2020
    Dobby and I tell the (believe it or not) true tale of Tarrare. Tarrare was a french dude born in the 1700's who couldn't stop eating. He did not discriminate against anything, eating non-foods as a sideshow or simply to try satisfy his never ending hunger. Book Recommendation is Mexican Gothic by Silvia Moreno-Garcia. *** Content Warning- This episode mentions death a small child and eating cats and dogs. Sources Tarrare- https://www.diabetes.co.uk/symptoms/polyphagia.html https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/66508/tarrare-greatest-glutton-all-time https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tarrare  https://allthatsinteresting.com/tarrare Dr. Percy- https://www.napoleon-empire.com/personalities/percy.php https://www.worldcat.org/title/journal-des-campagnes-du-baron-percy-chirurgien-en-chef-de-la-grande-armee/oclc/18497213
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    29 mins
  • 11: Lindsey Baum & The Emery Brothers

    11: Lindsey Baum & The Emery Brothers
    Aug 11 2020
    Dobby couldn't make it, so my Ma joined in to discuss the disappearance and murder of Lindsey Baum. Lindsey has been missing for 11 years, partial remains were located late in 2017. Her murder or murderers have not been apprehended to date. ***Content Warning- this episode contains mentions of pedophilia, child pornography, child abduction, and murder. Book recommendation is Don't Tell Daddy by Barbara Petty https://www.amazon.co.uk/Dont-Tell-Daddy-Barbara-Petty/dp/0440120969 https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0440120969/ref=dbs_a_w_dp_0440120969 https://www.abebooks.com/9780440120964/Tell-Daddy-Barbara-Petty-0440120969/plp https://www.abebooks.com/servlet/BookDetailsPL?bi=30349907525 https://www.ebay.com/p/57056609?iid=401877944676 References- https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4838704/Wife-suspected-penny-loafer-pervert-brother-disappeared.html https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/cadaver-dogs-will-join-search-of-3-brothers-shelton-home-in-sex-abuse-investigation/597578846/ https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/police-brothers-in-their-70s-80s-arrested-in-child-sex-abuse-investigation/596258669/ Naptime Nancy Podcast, Season One Episode Three https://www.thedailyworld.com/news/after-a-decade-knowing-didnt-bring-relief/
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    1 hr and 28 mins
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