Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast

Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast

Foggy gaslit streets. A quiet courtroom. And crimes that history tried to bury. Foul Play is a historical true crime podcast that investigates the most chilling murder cases from the 1800s and early 1900s across the United States and the United Kingdom. Hosted by investigative crime journalists Shane Waters — who pioneered crime podcasting in 2008 — and Wendy Cee, each season unravels one complete criminal case through original research, court records, and primary source material. This isn't sensationalized true crime. Every season of Foul Play puts victims first — their names, their stories, their humanity — before examining how murder investigations unfolded in an era before modern forensics, when justice was far from guaranteed. From Victorian poisoners in London to Gilded Age killers in America, Foul Play brings historical true crime to life with cinematic storytelling and relentless accuracy. Every fact is verified. Every claim is sourced. Every story is told with the gravity it deserves. New seasons of this historical true crime podcast release throughout the year, with episodes dropping weekly on Tuesdays. Hello, friend. Welcome to Foul Play.

Episodes

N/A: Throwaways - Forgotten Strands

January 1, 2014 • 29 mins
Throwaways cast light on forgotten strands of history. In our series premiere, we explore... --- Support Foul Play: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/foulplaypodcast Website: https://www.mythsandmalice.com/show/foul-play/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/foul-play-crime-series/id1525832703 Follow us: Instagram: @foulplaycrimeseries Twitter: @foulplaypod

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N/A: Throwaways - Shadows and Crossroads

January 2, 2014 • 23 mins
Shadows know no bounds as we journey through Throwaways’ unseen stories. In Episode 2... --- Support Foul Play: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/foulplaypodcast Website: https://www.mythsandmalice.com/show/foul-play/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/foul-play-crime-series/id1525832703 Follow us: Instagram: @foulplaycrimeseries Twitter: @foulplaypod

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N/A: Throwaways - Viral Justice Uncovered

January 3, 2014 • 20 mins
Viral justice brings light to cold cases with Throwaways’ potent impact. Episode 3 uncovers... --- Support Foul Play: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/foulplaypodcast Website: https://www.mythsandmalice.com/show/foul-play/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/foul-play-crime-series/id1525832703 Follow us: Instagram: @foulplaycrimeseries Twitter: @foulplaypod

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N/A: Throwaways - Classroom Detectives

January 4, 2014 • 26 mins
Classroom detectives unveil new chapters of Throwaways. Episode 4 journeys into... --- Support Foul Play: Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/foulplaypodcast Website: https://www.mythsandmalice.com/show/foul-play/ Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/foul-play-crime-series/id1525832703 Follow us: Instagram: @foulplaycrimeseries Twitter: @foulplaypod

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London: Midnight Escape in the Victorian Era

January 5, 2014 • 42 mins
In the heart of Victorian London, a daring escape under the midnight sky unveils... Jane Doe #7's dramatic flight was a living nightmare reflecting the brutal reality of the era's 'throwaways.' Tune in to unravel the chilling story of her midnight escape and what it reveals about society's forgotten souls. Season 1 delves into the lives marginalized by Victorian London's dark underbelly, examining how they m...
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London: A Mother's Shadow and the 1800s Crimes

January 6, 2014 • 24 mins
In Victorian London's shadowy boroughs, maternal instincts clashed with... crimes of the 1800s. In this episode, we delve into how one mother's past cast dark shadows, shaping the infamous acts committed during her son’s spree. Our series, focusing on those discarded by history, examines their formative influences. Before the shadows darkened her life, this mother shared tender moments unseen by history's harsh lens. He...
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London: Echoes from the Edge in 19th Century Crime

January 7, 2014 • 25 mins
At the fringes of Victorian society, echoes resound from those cast aside... Their existence paints a poignant picture of survival amidst crime. This episode features individuals neglected even as their stories eerily echo societal failures. Our series focuses on the marginalized, unearthed from their century-old obscurity. Each tale embodies both desperation and hope from an era when survival bore silent screams. Before entangleme...
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London: Alibi Ironies of Victorian Crime

January 8, 2014 • 21 mins
Victorian London was a city cloaked in the fog of industrial progress and the dark alibi ironies of crime—where the ultimate truth... Amidst the grandeur and grime of 19th-century London, crime and justice shared an intricate dance—the beguiling case of Jerry Johns unfolds. Season 1, episode 8 of Foul Play's 'Throwaways' series digs deep into Victorian crime, revealing how mistaken alibis became deadly. Jerry Johns, onc...
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London: Crosses of Remembrance in Victorian Murders

January 9, 2014 • 27 mins
Amidst the cobblestones of Victorian London, crosses of remembrance stand silent witness to gruesome murders—buried truths... As the 'Throwaways' series finale unfolds, we delve into London's shadows, confronting how society remembers—or forgets—the victims of history's darkest crimes. Amidst the bustling streets, forgotten voices echo. This episode examines the intersection of memory and justice in Victorian London...
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New Castle: Catherine Winters Disappearance 1913

January 22, 2014 • 40 mins
Catherine Winters' 1913 disappearance from New Castle, Indiana, presents a haunting portrait of a vanished child... In this standalone episode, we revisit the perplexing mystery that rocked a small town and captivated a nation. Catherine Winters was more than a name in periodicals; a vivacious nine-year-old brimming with curiosity in a bustling New Castle. Her disappearance is a window into an era marked by burgeoning American ...
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Indiana: John Hubbard and the Bones in the Basement

September 17, 2017 • 43 mins
In mid-1800s Indiana, John Hubbard's basement horrors surfaced from secrecy—scarred bones, serial deeds unmasking evil... This standalone episode peels back the layers of a harrowing narrative set in Wabash, a small Indiana town marred by serial killings and buried sins. John Hubbard was once simply a man in the community until the gruesome discovery revealed macabre secrets lurking beneath his feet. His sinister acts against n...
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Edmonton: Gruesome Discovery in Septic Tank

October 2, 2017 • 10 mins
In rural Edmonton, a septic tank bore witness to haunting secrets—where a grim discovery unravels community deception... This episode unearths the terrifying scene encountered by the McCloud family as they attempted to expand their property, stumbling upon something truly sinister. In Canada’s vast expanses, even closely-knit communities can conceal menacing mysteries. The case of 'Septic Tank Sam' is a stark reminder of cr...
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Iowa: The Tragic Johnson Family Case

October 11, 2017 • 18 mins
Alvira Johnson and her seven children faced a tragic end that left investigators questioning whether it was murder or... This case, set in Iowa, is haunting due to its uncertainties, reflecting the era’s investigative limits and familial despair. Alvira, a devoted mother, and her children found themselves at the heart of this devastating event, forever etched in the history of American true crime. Today, we delve into their lives b...
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One-Off: The Tragedy in My Family

June 18, 2018 • 34 mins
Today is Father’s day and two days before my birthday, so I wanted to share with you a special story about a tragedy that happened in my own family. On November 14, 1979, my dad was hit by a drunk driver - after 42 days in a coma he defied the doctors and woke up. My dad, and my family, were never the same again - but the question remains on if some things happen for a reason. If my dad were never in this horrific accident, I never...
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Baltimore: Sister Cathy's Silenced Truth

September 17, 2018 • 51 mins
Baltimore: Sister Cathy's Silenced Truth dives into her unsolved murder. As Shane Waters and Gemma Hoskins…

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Baltimore: Schmidt Family Shadows

September 25, 2018 • 35 mins
Baltimore: Schmidt Family Shadows continues to unravel chilling truths surrounding Sister Cathy. The Schmidt family…

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Baltimore: Cindy's Courageous Journey

October 3, 2018 • 72 mins
Baltimore: Cindy's Courageous Journey highlights Cindy Lovell's harrowing experiences under Father Joseph Maskell…

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Baltimore: Unearthing Truths with Erlandson

October 10, 2018 • 88 mins
Baltimore: Unearthing Truths with Erlandson, offers a deep dive with journalist Bob Erlandson into church corruption…

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Baltimore: Donna's Silent Struggle

October 17, 2018 • 60 mins
Baltimore: Donna's Silent Struggle reveals Donna Vondenbosch's survival story against Father Maskell's manipulations…

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Baltimore: The Shadow Network

October 24, 2018 • 66 mins
Baltimore: The Shadow Network delves into Father Maskell's covert actions. Shane and Gemma expose…

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