Forgotten True Crime
Join proud Host, Trevor Shelby, as he digs into the most interesting stories that show the darker side of True Crime. Every episode we will feature a true crime story that has been forgotten through time. We will cover Cold Cases, Missing Persons, Serial Killers, and Horrible Crimes that happened in the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries.
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In this bonus episode of Forgotten True Crime, we explore the mysterious disappearance of 4-year-old Joan Gray Croft during the devastating 1947 Woodward tornado. As the town lay in ruins, Joan was last seen in a chaotic hospital basement, only to vanish without a trace. Was she taken by two men for medical help, or did something more sinister occur? Join us as we piece together the fragments of this haunting case, sifting through ...
When Jack Leary is found brutally murdered in Cheyenne, Oklahoma, in 1933, the community is left reeling. The investigation that follows spans nearly a decade, punctuated by false confessions, dismissed charges, and a trial that raises more questions than answers. Join Trevor Shelby as he examines the evidence, the key players, and the enduring impact of this baffling case on the town of Cheyenne.
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In today's episode of Forgotten True Crime, we delve into the heartbreaking case of Lonnie Fellick, a 7-year-old boy from Chicago who disappeared in October 1947. Lonnie, who was facing the possibility of being sent to an institutional home due to his family's eviction, made a fateful promise to his mother that he would run away if she sent him away.
Join us as we explore the twists and turns of this tragic case, the conflic...
Join us on Forgotten True Crime as we uncover the shocking murder of 14-year-old Ben Coleman in 1921. This case shook the small town of Duncan, Oklahoma and left the community searching for answers. We delve into the events of that fateful night and the investigation that followed. From the gun battle at the train yard to the hunt for the mysterious "hijacker," we uncover the evidence and explore theories surrounding the ca...
Hello, and welcome everyone to Forgotten True Crime. My name is Trevor Shelby. The Spooky times are almost here, meaning we are telling Haunted stories once again. Today we are telling the story of James Bailey, who was murdered by Henry "Dutchy" Baker in San Quentin Prison in California. Dutchy believes that he is free from his former friend... but soon, he realizes that his victim may have returned as a ghost!
February 23rd, 1929, in Cranford, New Jersey. A man making a delivery sees a fire in the distance on the road. What he comes upon would stick with him for the rest of his life. Another woman had been murdered and set on fire. Who was this woman? Did she have any connection with Margaret Brown who died a year earlier?
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I have spent quite a bit of time on this case because I wanted to answer this one simple question, was the torch slayer a serial killer? The basic definition of a Serial Killer is someone who commits a series of murders, often with no apparent motive and typically following a characteristic, predictable behavior pattern. Because of how things were handled, you probably never heard of the Torch Slayer, and if you had, you only knew ...
Robert Franks had gone missing, and his Father, Joseph Franks, went out looking for him. At home, his mother receives a phone call from someone claiming to have her son... and he wanted money or his life.
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February 23rd, 1929, in Cranford, New Jersey. A man making a delivery sees a fire in the distance on the road. What he comes upon would stick with him for the rest of his life. Another woman had been murdered and set on fire. Who was this woman? Did she have any connection with Margaret Brown who died a year earlier?
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February 23rd, 1929, in Cranford, New Jersey. A man making a delivery sees a fire in the distance on the road. What he comes upon would stick with him for the rest of his life. Another woman had been murdered and set on fire. Who was this woman? Did she have any connection with Margaret Brown who died a year earlier?
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Today we continue this new series. Margaret Brown was murdered in 1928, the killer was known as the Torch Slayer due to the harsh nature of her murder. There was little for police to go on except for a name. Dr. Louis Clement. As they track down the Doctor they find out many things about him that are quite odd... is he the Torch Slayer?
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In April of 1922, in a small corner of the Bronx in New York. There were curious questions about what might have happened to Mrs. Jennie Becker. A hardworking stay-at-home mother of four who fiercely loved her children. On April 6th, she and her husband, Abraham Becker, had attended a party together. On April 7th, Abraham was telling friends and family that Jennie had left with another man. She left her husband, kids, and life for ...
Today we are starting a new series, I have spent quite a bit of time on this case because I wanted to answer this one simple question, was the torch slayer a serial killer? The basic definition of a Serial Killer is someone who commits a series of murders, often with no apparent motive and typically following a characteristic, predictable behavior pattern. Because of how things were handled, you probably never heard of the Torch Sl...
In April of 1922, in a small corner of the Bronx in New York. There were curious questions about what might have happened to Mrs. Jennie Becker. A hardworking stay-at-home mother of four who fiercely loved her children. On April 6th, she and her husband, Abraham Becker, had attended a party together. On April 7th, Abraham was telling friends and family that Jennie had left with another man. She left her husband, kids, and life for ...
In April of 1922, in a small corner of the Bronx in New York. There were curious questions about what might have happened to Mrs. Jennie Becker. A hardworking stay-at-home mother of four who fiercely loved her children. On April 6th, she and her husband, Abraham Becker, had attended a party together. On April 7th, Abraham was telling friends and family that Jennie had left with another man. She left her husband, kids, and life for ...
This Forgotten True Crime is truly sad. A Woman by the name of Kate Teal was attacked in her home. The Murder weapon was a 12-inch bladed knife used to kill animals. Now police are struggling to solve what seems to be the perfect crime.
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In 1927, Lorraine Snyder fled from her home and ran to a neighbors house. Her family had been attacked. Her Mother Ruth Snyder was tied up and on the floor. Lorraine's Father was murdered in his bedroom while he slept. Who attacked this family and killed Albert? The truth may surprise you...
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College is supposed to be a safe place for students. This was no different in 1929 at the Ohio State University Campus. Theora K Hix, a 25-year-old student at the University was found dead at a local Rifle Range. The Main Suspects were faculty at the University, Professor James H Snook, and researcher Marion T Meyers.
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College is supposed to be a safe place for students. This was no different in 1929 at the Ohio State University Campus. Theora K Hix, a 25-year-old student at the University was found dead at a local Rifle Range. The Main Suspects were faculty at the University, Professor James H Snook, and researcher Marion T Meyers.
Check out our Facebook page at Facebook.com/OkieInvestigations
and our Blog Truecrime.blog
College is supposed to be a safe place for students. This was no different in 1929 at the Ohio State University Campus. Theora K Hix, a 25-year-old student at the University was found dead at a local Rifle Range. The Main Suspects were faculty at the University, Professor James H Snook, and researcher Marion T Meyers.
Check out our Facebook page at Facebook.com/OkieInvestigations
and our Blog Truecrime.blog
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