Digging Up Dillinger

Digging Up Dillinger

Welcome to "Digging Up Dillinger," the podcast that plunges deep into the shadowy world of one of America's most infamous gangsters, John Dillinger. Join our hosts as we embark on a journey through time, exploring the two main conspiracy theories that have shrouded Dillinger's demise in mystery. Was his death a carefully orchestrated ruse, allowing him to slip away into anonymity? Or did he indeed meet his end on that fateful night, leaving behind a legacy of unanswered questions and hidden truths? But our investigation doesn't stop there. We'll also delve into the tantalizing mystery of Dillinger's stolen loot. Countless banks were plundered, yielding vast sums of cash, but where did it all go? Could there still be hidden stashes waiting to be discovered, buried beneath the sands of time? Or did Dillinger's ill-gotten gains vanish into the ether, leaving behind only whispers of untold riches? Prepare to be riveted as we sift through the evidence, analyze the theories, and separate fact from fiction. "Digging Up Dillinger" promises to be a thrilling expedition into the heart of America's criminal past, where truth is often stranger than fiction. Subscribe now and join us as we unearth the secrets of one of history's most enigmatic figures. Music by: Eddie Bandas

Episodes

30: The Jail

April 7, 2025 • 36 mins
Join us on Episode 29 of Digging Up Dillinger as we explore the infamous Crown Point Jail and John Dillinger's daring escape. See the history come alive!In this episode, we uncover the fascinating story of John Dillinger's escape from the Crown Point Jail. Watch as we delve into the history of this infamous criminal and his daring prison break!In this episode, we uncover the fascinating story of John Dillinger's escape from th...
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29: The Letters

March 17, 2025 • 51 mins
Melvin Purvis was a ladies man, Who knew?! This episode we go over some letters Todd discovered in the Dillinger files. If you love history this is the episode for you! 
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28: The Grave

March 3, 2025 • 43 mins
A new found article showcases what Dillinger's grave looks like underground!  What a huge find for the team and as the weather warms a trip to the gravesite is in order! 
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27: The Indiana State Museum SUCKS!

February 17, 2025 • 45 mins
The Indiana State Museum is the WORST! I can't believe this is an episode we have to cover but this organization sucks. After contacting Travis to inquire about the alleged Dillinger baseball glove, the Museum gives us the run around,making us jump through hoops for nothing. 

Money, not History, seems to be the motivation, you be the judge.     


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26: The Pendulum

January 27, 2025 • 43 mins
The gang brings in a "Pendulum Dousing" experts to see if we could get a lead from the "otherside"! An interesting tactic used by law enforcment and FBI investigators for decades. The team asks a few serious questions at the end to see if we could get a lead on John Dillinger's death. 
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25: The Truth Seekers

January 20, 2025 • 46 mins
The gang is back after a long holiday break. This episode we give the updates we've been working on as a crew and new insight into the crazy 16 hour TikTok Ban of 2025. 
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24: The Fix

December 9, 2024 • 43 mins
Crime historian Paul Maccabee spent 12 years researching his book, “John Dillinger Slept Here: A Crooks Tour of Crime and Corruption in St. Paul” – based on tens of thousands of FBI files released to him under the Freedom of Information Act and interviews with more than 200 police officers, gun molls, retired FBI agents and family members of Public Enemies-era gangsters. 

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23: The Derringer

November 25, 2024 • 23 mins
Mike puts on a 'Show and Tell' with some real-life Dillinger artifacts. This episode is best enjoyed on our YouTube channel. 
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22: The Pants

November 18, 2024 • 42 mins
 The gang hangs out again after a short break, this time going over the details of the recent DNA results. The DNA comes from the pants John Dillinger was wearing the night he was allegedly shot at the Biograph Theater. 
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21: The K9 Search Part 2

October 28, 2024 • 48 mins
The gang talks to the Director and Founding Director of Indiana K9 Search and Recovery, the team that helped us search the Dillinger family property.
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20: The K9 Search

October 14, 2024 • 46 mins
This week's episode, Sherry McCollum joins the gang to talk about the resent K9 search on the old family farm property in Moorsville Indiana. 
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19: The Johnny Depp Story

October 7, 2024 • 42 mins
The gang starts the episode discussing the famous Johnny Depp and his involvment with the Thompsons. Could getting a hold of the actor pay off in the end for the new age Dillinger Crew? 
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18: The Map Part 2

September 30, 2024 • 50 mins
The Gang revists the Mapp discussion after Joe pulls it out the safety deposit box. Specifically we examine the timeline and cities associated with the Dillinger gang to see if there are any connections to the information left behind. 
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17: The Mike Thompson Interview Part 2

September 23, 2024 • 42 mins
Nephew of John Dillinger joins us on the podcast for another round. We hit him with some viewer questions and discuss some of the artifacts hidden in Mike's garage. 
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16: The Mike Thompson Interview

September 9, 2024 • 50 mins
The closest living relative of John Dillinger, Mike Thompson sits down with the gang to talk about the podcaat!  A huge wealth of knowledge, Mike brings us stories and facts we have been dying for! 
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14: The University Chicago Library

September 2, 2024 • 40 mins
Auther Ron Offen, co-author of the book 'Dillinger: Dead or Alive' had some serious writer credits. Much of his research and papers are stored in one place, The University of Chicago Library. Joe takes a trip to the college to dive into what they have in the special research section. The Gang dicusses the findings and if it means anything to the investigation. 
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14: The Melvin Pervis Article

August 26, 2024 • 39 mins
The Gang takes on some new research. Our own Todd Hiles found a news article buried in the FBI files showcasing what Melivn Pervis says happend to Dillinger. The interesting part is, all of it is on the record, but does that make it true? We dive deep on this episode of Digging Up Dillinger. 
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13: The Map

August 19, 2024 • 46 mins
Imagine one day your digging on the family farm, with a film crew filming, and all of a sudden you put your shovel in the ground and 'Crack'! A ball jar is under the ground and a piece of american history is sitting right at your feet. That is exactly what happened at the Dillinger family farm and to our own Stewart Fillmore. This episode we talk about the day that happened and what the map means in our opinion. 
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12: A Hollywood Persepctive with Paul Lima

August 12, 2024 • 51 mins
 Throughout this case, Hollywood has tried to help tell the story of these two mysteries. Paul Lima was the producer at the forefront of the first real attempt at this case being on TV. He joins the gang for an interview to talk about the project he was a part of. 
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11: The Fillmore Report Part 8: The Al Feeney Letter

August 5, 2024 • 35 mins
 On December 3, 1949, the Mayor of Indianapolis, Indiana, Al Feeney, wrote a letter to Terre Haute, Indiana Mayor Ralph Tucker. The letter was relatively short> Was it a hoax, a joke?  Was it a secret?  The gang covers the letter in the best way they how! 
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