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Tenfold More Wickeds Presents: Wicked Words is a unique blend of narrative, nonfiction, and true crime storytelling with in-depth interviewing. In each episode, host Kate Winkler Dawson interviews a journalist, writer or other professional about their best true crime cases. Explore the story behind some of history’s most infamous cases. Now in its third season, past interviews include the filmmaker who investigated the Long Island serial killer, the forensic psychologist who spent years expl ...
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In February of 1992, a 22 year old walked into a police station in Florida and confessed that he’d shot and killed his parents. He claimed that he had been possessed by the devil. He was eventually diagnosed with schizophrenia and ruled “not criminally responsible” for the murders on grounds of insanity. But after the trial, where do the "criminall…
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What would it be like to interview a serial killer? New York Times best-selling author Jillian Lauren knows. Her haunting account of confronting Samuel Little is detailed in her book Behold the Monster. In our chat, Jillian explains how she convinced Little to tell her where one unknown victim was buried. Buy my books: katewinklerdawson.com      If…
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Best-selling author Bryan Burrough returns to his small-town Texas roots in the podcast, by Texas Monthly, called “Stephenville.” This season he explores a murder case that went cold for nearly two decades. To tell this amazing story, Bryan is armed with the newly discovered diary of the killer himself. Buy my books: katewinklerdawson.com      If y…
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The story of one of America’s youngest death row inmates is tragic and complicated. How did a young woman in 1980s Indiana end up in prison? Alex Mar unfolds her incredible book, Seventy Times Seven: A True Story of Murder and Mercy. It’s a journey about racism, anger, and forgiveness. Buy my books: katewinklerdawson.com      If you have suggestion…
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Maurice Chammah hosts a podcast called “Smoke Screen: Just Say You’re Sorry.” It tells the story of a brutal murder of a woman who was disparaged by the police to secure a suspect. And that's just the beginning of the questionable techniques used by investigators, as well as the Texas Rangers. Buy my books: katewinklerdawson.com   If you have sugge…
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One of the most incredible stories in true crime is the tale of Arthur Conan Doyle and how he helped free a man…who was innocent of murder. Author Margalit Fox offers us a deep dive into the characters in her book, Conan Doyle for the Defense. Buy my books: katewinklerdawson.com      If you have suggestions for historical crimes that could use some…
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You can’t beat a story about an eighteenth-century mutiny and survival and then conflicting accounts. Author David Grann has written about the epic, harrowing saga of a ship and its crew in a book called The Wager: A Tale of Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder. Buy my books: katewinklerdawson.com      If you have suggestions for historical crimes that cou…
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Most of you have probably heard the story of the Hart family, the couple that drove a car off a cliff with all of their adopted children inside. Our guest Roxanna Asgarian unfolds the story with details that we’ve never heard before, including an investigation into the child welfare system. Buy my books: katewinklerdawson.com      If you have sugge…
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One of the most studied murder trials in recent history is the case of Kathleen Peterson, which was featured in the TV series, The Staircase. Author Tiddy Smith recounts the story in his book Death by Talons and focuses on the most controversial part of the case…the owl theory. Buy my books: katewinklerdawson.com      If you have suggestions for hi…
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A wealthy man is poisoned in 1830s England, and there are many suspects, including several heirs. Would coffee grounds prove to be crucial evidence in a murder case that helped change forensics? Sandra Hempel in her book, The Inheritor’s Powder, tells us the story of a determined chemist who shifted the outcome of a historic case. Buy my books: kat…
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A man is found dead from a gunshot wound in Washington DC in 1923. He’s an aide and a confidante to a powerful politician, the attorney general of the United States. Was his death a murder or a suicide? Author Nathan Masters tells us the story at the center of his book: Crooked. Buy my books: katewinklerdawson.com     If you have suggestions for hi…
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Have you ever heard of the Rice Chest Prince? It’s a real story from Korean history, and it’s a fascinating look at the dynamic between a king and his son, and how it turned so tragic. Author June Hur explores her culture in her novel, The Red Palace, as she uses the Prince’s story for inspiration. Buy my books: katewinklerdawson.com      If you ha…
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The brutal murder of a 3-year-old shocked Victorian England not only because of how it happened, but because of who the police suspected. Could one of Britain’s most famous detectives solve the case? Author Kate Summerscale tells us the story at the center of her book, The Suspicions of Mr. Whicher. Buy my books: katewinklerdawson.com If you have s…
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When Dr. Benjamin Gilmer takes over a small clinic in North Carolina, he was told that he is actually the second Dr. Gilmer to practice there. The first “Dr. Gilmer” had murdered his father in 2004. The book: The Other Dr. Gilmer details the lives of both Dr. Gilmers and how their lives intersected.   Buy my books: katewinklerdawson.com      If you…
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This story centers on a terrible crime in 1999 rural Oklahoma. Two parents were murdered and two teenaged girls in the same trailer went missing. Author Jax Miller details the story in her book, Hell in the Heartland. Buy my books: katewinklerdawson.com      If you have suggestions for historical crimes that could use some attention, email me: info…
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One of the most controversial tools used by investigators is the lie detector. It’s used often to intimidate suspects and sometimes it’s responsible for confessions, real and false. Author Amit Katwala explains how the lie detector’s origin is grounded in deception, abuse, and of course murder. Buy my books: katewinklerdawson.com   If you have sugg…
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In some parts of the world, one of the most dangerous jobs you can have is being a journalist. Author Katherine Corcoran writes about a ground-breaking reporter who risked her life to expose corruption in Mexico… and then she was murdered. Buy my books: katewinklerdawson.com      If you have suggestions for historical crimes that could use some att…
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In 1905, many people seemed to have a reason to kill one of the richest women in America and Stanford University’s co-founder, Jane Stanford. Author and Stanford Professor Dr. Richard White tells us about the wealthy eccentric’s troubled legacy and mysterious death. Buy my books: katewinklerdawson.com      If you have suggestions for historical cri…
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When a powerful businessman in Alaska is murdered in his bed in 1953, the police believe that it might have been a break-in gone wrong. But as details about his personal life made headlines, investigators turned to several new suspects. Author James T. Bartlett discusses the potential motives at the center of this story. Buy my books: katewinklerda…
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Liliana Rivera Garza lived in Mexico and journaled everything about her life until she was murdered. Her sister, author Cristina Rivera Garza, looked for clues inside Liliana’s diaries and letters. Determined to figure out what happened, Garza talks about her search for her sister’s killer. Buy my books: katewinklerdawson.com      If you have sugge…
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In the 1840s, an Irish family lived in constant turmoil after starting a feud with their entire town in Canada. When tensions rose in the town, the family’s lives were put at risk. Author John Little tells the story about the Black Donnelly tragedy. Buy my books: katewinklerdawson.com     If you have suggestions for historical crimes that could use…
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How well do you know your neighbor? Author Jamie Gehring discusses how for decades she and her family had no idea they were living right next-door to the Unabomber who was secretly building explosives in his cabin. Buy my books: katewinklerdawson.com   If you have suggestions for historical crimes that could use some attention, email me: info@tenfo…
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In the mid-1980s Stella Nickell was suspected of murdering her husband using headache pills laced with poison. Author Gregg Olsen describes the panic that ensued when someone else also died from taking pills. But were the two deaths connected? Buy my books: katewinklerdawson.com   If you have suggestions for historical crimes that could use some at…
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Kate Winkler Dawson's true crime talk show Tenfold More Wicked Presents: Wicked Words is back for its third season. On each new episode of Wicked Words, Kate interviews journalists, podcasters and authors about their fascinating behind-the-scenes stories from their investigations in the world of true crime. These are the stories behind the stories.…
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On our final episode, John Tawell is facing the noose for murder. His wife, Sarah Appleby, seems to be standing by his side. Will he die on the gallows? And what will happen to Sarah Hart’s children? Buy my books: katewinklerdawson.com  If you have suggestions for historical crimes that could use some attention, particularly in your own family, ema…
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John Tawell, dressed as a Quaker, rushed to the train station in London after leaving Sarah Hart, dying, on the floor of her cottage. As he sits on the train heading to Paddington Station, he doesn’t notice those strange lines running alongside the tracks. They would soon become very important. Buy my books: katewinklerdawson.com  If you have sugge…
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In 1845, John Tawell is frantic because the mother of two of his children is demanding more child support. He leaves London on New Year’s Day with a choice in his pockets: in one was money, in the other was a bottle of deadly prussic acid. What will happen to Sarah Hart that cold January night? Buy my books: katewinklerdawson.com  If you have sugge…
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A lot has happened to John Tawell over the past twenty years. His wife has died and her nurse is now his mistress. Sarah Hart wants more from John Tawell, the father of her two kids. When Tawell marries another woman, Sarah Appleby, Sarah Hart takes a stand. And now, her life might be in danger. Buy my books: katewinklerdawson.com  If you have sugg…
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John Tawell is caught as a forger, but the Quakers convince the Crown to send him to a penal colony in Australia. He seems like a dedicated family man—he sent for them in England. And Tawell became a huge success in Australia, but he was still duplicitous. And soon, he would make a terrible decision. Buy my books: katewinklerdawson.com  If you have…
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In 1814, John Tawell seems to have a wonderful life. He’s a husband, a businessman and a devout Quaker in England. But Tawell can’t seem to stay out of trouble…and he’s been caught in a crime that could result in his execution. And it’s not murder (yet). Will the Quakers save him? Written, researched, and hosted by Kate Winkler Dawson/ producers Ja…
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The ninth season of Tenfold More Wicked is called “The Wolf Among Us.” It’s a historical true crime story about a man who used his religion to cloak his sinister side, and the two women in his life who both suffered because of it. It’s also about a brand-new machine that helped catch a killer. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and Cal…
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Annie Crawford goes on trial for murdering her sister, Elise. The police hope to find more evidence by exhuming the bodies of the other family members. The media analyze everything about Annie, especially her looks. Will an all-male jury convict her of poisoning her sister? Buy my books: katewinklerdawson.com  If you have suggestions for historical…
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Elise Crawford is dying in her aunt and uncle’s home in New Orleans. Aunt Mary is alarmed by Annie’s calmness. Elise and Annie are both keeping secrets. And soon, the police in New Orleans will learn about everything. Buy my books: katewinklerdawson.com  If you have suggestions for historical crimes that could use some attention, email me: info@ten…
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Mary Agnes Crawford and her parents Emma and Walter are now dead. Annie and her surviving sisters move in with their Aunt Mary; unfortunately, Annie and Aunt Mary don’t get along at all. And when yet another family member becomes ill…Annie’s little sister becomes suspicious because Annie is the main beneficiary in the life insurance policies. Buy m…
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Mary Agnes Crawford and her father Walter are dead within weeks of each other; still, doctors offer diagnoses that aren't unusual for the time. How could no one suspect that there was something happening in the Crawford family home? And then weeks after Walter dies, his wife, Emma, begins to complain of stomach pains. This all feels very familiar. …
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Mary Agnes Crawford lays dying in her family’s home on Chestnut Street in New Orleans. The doctor who treats her is puzzled and offers a surprising diagnosis. As Annie tends to the others in their family over the coming weeks, her father Walter Crawford begins to complain about an upset stomach. Is there something happening to the Crawford family? …
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In 1910 New Orleans, Annie Crawford is the modest sister of three very vibrant young women. While they stroll the cobblestone streets wearing fashionable clothing, Annie is demurer. She might have been jealous; she might have been insecure…or perhaps she didn’t care. But when one of her sisters becomes gravely ill, Annie doesn’t seem concerned. Why…
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The eighth season of Tenfold More Wicked is called “The Morphine Murderess.” It’s a historical true crime story about a quiet, meek woman who would never have been considered a murder suspect…until several members of her family turned up dead. In early 1900s New Orleans, a city struggling with violent crime, even these deaths made huge headlines. T…
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On the last episode of this season, Eugene Burt faces a trial for murdering his family. His loyal brothers might be able to save him, but does Burt want to be saved? Buy my books: katewinklerdawson.com  If you have suggestions for historical crimes that could use some attention, particularly in your own family, email info@tenfoldmorewicked.com   Fo…
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Eugene Burt’s brothers try to sort out why he would kill his wife and, especially, why he would kill his two little girls. While investigators search for the murderer, the Powers family bury his victims. And we try to sort out why all of this happened. Buy my books: katewinklerdawson.com  If you have suggestions for historical crimes that could use…
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Investigators in 1896 Austin, Texas make a horrific discovery in Eugene Burt’s basement. It’s a sad ending for a once happy family. But now Burt’s on the run and his brothers are panicked. Will the police track down a murderer who is falling apart? Buy my books: katewinklerdawson.com  If you have suggestions for historical crimes that could use som…
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Eugene Burt’s life seems to be falling apart in the summer of 1896. He’s under stress because his beloved brothers—his financial backers—begin to turn on him. His wife, Annie, is having frightening dreams. And Eugene Burt is about to make a terrible decision. Who would become his victims? Buy my books: katewinklerdawson.com  If you have suggestions…
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In 1884 and 1885, a series of terrible murders all points to one serial killer, dubbed the Servant Girl Annihilator. Eugene Burt, then a teenager, accompanies his father, the city physician, to one of the crime scenes—and he makes a terrible discovery. Twelve years later, Burt is beginning to act erratically after his father dies. Buy my books: kat…
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Eugene Burt is a family man, the father of two little girls and the husband of a lovely woman, Anna Powers. But Burt has a past peppered with violence, some that he caused, some that he witnessed when, as a teen, his father took him to crime scenes. Would his past affect his future actions? Written, researched, and hosted by Kate Winkler Dawson/pro…
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The seventh season of Tenfold More Wicked is called “The Annihilator.” It’s a historical true crime story that takes place in late 1800s Austin, Texas. This is a case about a man with a troubled past, someone who witnessed the aftermath left by a notorious serial killer. But did seeing that crime scene cause him to kill in virtually the same way, t…
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Author Mark Pinsky details the complicated story of a double murder...the killing of a philanthropic couple in Montgomery, Alabama. Their son was the main suspect, but was he being controlled by someone else? Written, researched, and hosted by Kate Winkler Dawson/producer Alexis Amorosi/mixer Ryo Baum/composer Curtis Heath/web designer Ilsa Brink  …
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Father and daughter writers Blaine Pardoe and Victoria Hester investigated the unsolved murders of women in the early 1970s in the nation’s capital. Who was the main suspect? Blaine and Victoria have someone in mind... Written, researched, and hosted by Kate Winkler Dawson/producer Alexis Amorosi/mixer Ryo Baum/composer Curtis Heath/web designer Il…
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The Bloody Benders were a family of serial killers in the 1800s that murdered people who visited their home in rural Kansas. Author Susan Jonusas offers us a compelling profile of four mysterious killers who terrified America in the 19th century. Written, researched, and hosted by Kate Winkler Dawson/producer Alexis Amorosi/mixer Ryo Baum/composer …
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Award-winning journalist Vivian Ho exposes a shattering true-crime story, shedding light on America's new lost generation and investigating two murders that are connected to a troubled trio. Written, researched, and hosted by Kate Winkler Dawson/producer Alexis Amorosi/mixer Ryo Baum/composer Curtis Heath/web designer Ilsa Brink Buy my books: katew…
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Author Patricia Pearson reunited with her high school boyfriend to investigate the murder of his sister, Theresa Allore, in Canada thirty years earlier. And what they discovered about her likely killer was disturbing. Written, researched, and hosted by Kate Winkler Dawson/producer Alexis Amorosi/mixer Ryo Baum/composer Curtis Heath/web designer Ils…
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