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In the annals of legendary Wild West desperadoes, Belle Starr is remembered to this day as the Bandit Queen. Shortly after her murder in 1889, a highly romanticized, sensational book titled Bella Starr . . . The Bandit Queen, or the Female Jesse James was published—the first in a series of high-profile portraits to brand Starr as a villain. Now, celebrated author Michael Wallis parses over a century of mythmaking to reveal the woman behind the renegade legend.

Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis, former shot caller for the Southside Compton Crips and kingpin of a Compton-based drug operation, rose to national prominence as one of the only living witnesses to the 1996 slaying of rapper Tupac Shakur after being featured in several TV specials on A&E (2017), USA Network (2017), Fox (2017), and BET (2018). More than 20 years after the killings of Tupac and Biggie, Keffe D has released his gritty memoir.

Luke Mordue examines the historical impact of the stories that haunt our society, tales that have gripped towns and cities worldwide for centuries as actual events - Urban Legends. First, hear the tales retold as short stories before delving into the history of the legend, dissecting its cultural significance, factuality, and origins. Released Fortnightly.

Join Shaun as he chats about a crime, mystery, conspiracy or haunting, and something a bit lighter from pop culture or politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From his heyday to the present moment, Al Capone - Public Enemy Number One - has gripped popular imagination. Rising from humble Brooklyn roots, Capone went on to become the most infamous gangster in American history. At the height of Prohibition, his multimillion-dollar Chicago bootlegging, prostitution, and gambling operation dominated the organized-crime scene.

Mr. New Orleans tells the incredible story of Frenchy Brouillette, a redneck Cajun teenager who stole his big brother's motorcycle and embarked on a 60-year vacation to New Orleans, where he became a legendary gangster and the underworld political fixer for his cousin, Louisiana governor Edwin Edwards. Written by Crescent City native Matthew Randazzo V, the wickedly funny Mr. New Orleans is the first book to ever break the code of secrecy of the New Orleans Mafia Family, the oldest and most mysterious criminal secret society in America.

Welcome to Sleepless Epic Legends, your ultimate destination for sleep stories that entertain, chill, and soothe the restless mind with classic stories for sleep true crime stories for sleep. Our channel blends sleep stories for adults, scary stories to sleep to, and history sleep stories with captivating mythology sleep stories, greek mythology sleep stories, and even gangster stories for sleep. From boring stories for sleep to short horror stories for sleep, from bible sleep stories to sleep paralysis stories, our wide range of narratives caters to every kind of night owl.

In the winter of 1873, a small band of prospectors lost their way in the frozen wilderness of the Colorado Rockies. Months later, when the snow finally melted, only one of them emerged. His name was Alfred G. Packer, though he would soon become infamous throughout the country under a different name: "the Man-Eater."

The Inventive Peasant Arnaud du Tilh had almost persuaded the learned judges at the Parlement of Toulouse, when on a summer's day in 1560 a man swaggered into the court on a wooden leg, denounced Arnaud, and reestablished his claim to the identity, property, and wife of Martin Guerre. The astonishing case captured the imagination of the Continent. Natalie Zemon Davis reconstructs the lives of ordinary people, in a sparkling way that reveals the hidden attachments and sensibilities of nonliterate 16th-century villagers.

Midnight’s Legends è il podcast che ti accompagna oltre il confine dell’inspiegabile.Ogni episodio racconta una storia realmente accaduta guidandoti nei territori del mistero: leggende metropolitane, cronache oscure, fenomeni paranormali, sparizioni, possessioni, spiriti, e verità mai del tutto svelate.Narrato con stile cinematografico e voce immersiva, Midnight’s Legends unisce narrazione, documentazione e atmosfera.Perché a volte il soprannaturale… è semplicemente reale.

Lenny McLean inspired fear in many, but respect from all, as he became a bare-knuckle fighting legend. His fame became even greater in later life, appearing in Guy Ritchie's Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels just as his autobiography was reaching the top of the bestsellers chart. Lenny's untimely death from cancer in 1998 marked the beginning of the end of the old Cockney way of life and interest in his story has only increased since his passing, inspiring documentaries as well as a feature film, My Name is Lenny.

Imagine talking about urban legends with your friends and having a lot of coffee! That's what this podcast is all about. It is devoted to our favorite drinks, lattes, and our favorite subject matter, urban legends. lattesandlegends@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to ”Chasing Legends,” a podcast dedicated to delving into the eerie, the mysterious, and the downright spooky. Sharing local legends, ghost stories, and true crime tales. From tragic brides to notorious bank robbers, the stories are as chilling as they are captivating. Chase the legends and find the stories and truths behind the supernatural.

Discover the real-life inspirations behind history’s most infamous serial killers: John Wayne Gacy, Jeffrey Dahmer, Charles Manson, and so many more.

What do you really know about the people around you? To the residents of leafy Acacia Avenue, Mr. and Mrs. Smith were like any other couple. Living a very ordinary life, in a very ordinary suburb, on the outskirts of a very ordinary city. But behind closed doors, Mr. and Mrs. Smith were at the heart of a world filled with deception and organized crime—and they were the good guys. Inspired by true events and detailing Mr. and Mrs. Smith’s covert deployments, this is first in a series of gripping tales.

Urban Legends par Liv est une série audio Audible Original en audio spatial 3D. Pour une expérience encore plus immersive, l'écoute au casque est recommandée. Laissez-vous ensorceler par les récits captivants de Urban Legends racontés par Liv, la Youtubeuse qui cumule plus de 950 000 abonnés, passionnée par le paranormal. Vous ne verrez plus l’Amérique de la même façon. Dans cette série immersive originale aux sons plus vrais que nature, Liv vous fait voyager à travers dix légendes urbaines américaines terrifiantes.

Some of the legendary gunmen of the Old West were lawmen, but more, like Billy the Kid and Jesse James, were outlaws. Tom Horn (1860-1903) was both. Lawman, soldier, hired gunman, detective, outlaw, and assassin, this darkly enigmatic figure has fascinated Americans ever since his death by hanging the day before his 43rd birthday. In this masterful historical biography, Larry Ball, a distinguished historian of western lawmen and outlaws, presents the definitive account of Horn’s career.

Campfire legends is created by Lost Legends & Lore. Listen to true ghost stories and epic hauntings as well as original stories inspired by old dark lore and legends. Ghost stories, hauntings, and creepy original stories all live here.

Lauren’s Legends takes you down rabbit holes of the mysterious, adventures of the macabre, tales of the haunted, chilling true crime encounters and so much more!!!!!

"Legends & Lies: The Stories Behind the Scandals" takes you deep into the most captivating, controversial cases that shook the world. From celebrity trials and political scandals to infamous crimes, each episode reveals the untold details, hidden motives, and the lasting impact of these unforgettable stories. Join us as we uncover the truth, sift through the legends, and explore the lies that turned ordinary events into extraordinary moments in history.