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In the late 1800s, North Carolina was trying to build a railway system through the Western part of the state. In December of 1882, something went wrong. The Raleigh News and Observer called it “too horrible to chronicle without a shudder.” Criminal is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. If you haven't already, please review us on iTunes! It's an important way to help new listeners discover the show: Say hello on If you'd like to introduce friends or family members to podcasts, we created a based on frequently asked questions. Artwork by . Sponsors:  Text Criminal to 79-79-79 and Griddy will give you your first month’s membership FREE. and use promo code CRIMINAL during checkout. . right now and get your first refill pack FREE with a QUIP electric toothbrush.  Shop in-store, online, or download the app, and get 20% off select items with the promo code REAL. for a free trial and when you’re ready to launch, use the offer code CRIMINAL to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. to get up to $80 off today! .

Dan Stevenson has lived in Oakland’s Eastlake neighborhood for 40 years. He says crime has been an issue for as long as he can remember, but he isn’t one to call the police. He’s a pretty “live and let live” kind of guy. Or he was. Before he finally got fed up and took matters into his own hands. We update a favorite episode with news and additional interviews. Criminal is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. If you haven't already, please review us on iTunes! It's an important way to help new listeners discover the show: Say hello on If you'd like to introduce friends or family members to podcasts, we created a based on frequently asked questions. Artwork by . Sponsors: and use promo code CRIMINAL during checkout. and using criminal at checkout. Terms and conditions apply. and use promo code CRIMINAL during checkout.  Shop in-store, online, or download the app, and get 20% off select items with the promo code REAL. for a free trial and when you’re ready to launch, use the offer code CRIMINAL to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. to get up to $80 off today!

One day in 1969, Paulette Cooper decided to see what she could get away with. Learn more about Paulette Cooper on her about stowing away. Criminal is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. If you haven't already, please review us on iTunes! It's an important way to help new listeners discover the show: Say hello on If you'd like to introduce friends or family members to podcasts, we created a based on frequently asked questions. Artwork by . Sponsors:  Shop in-store, online, or download the app, and get 20% off select items with the promo code REAL. for a free trial and when you’re ready to launch, use the offer code INVISIBLE to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. to get up to $80 off today! .

Amanda Hamm and her boyfriend Maurice LaGrone drove to Clinton Lake one night in 2003. The next day, DeWitt County Sheriff Roger Massey told a local newspaper, “We don’t want to blow this up into something that it’s not. But on the other side, we’ve got three children who are dead. None of us know exactly what happened.” Criminal is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. If you haven't already, please review us on iTunes! It's an important way to help new listeners discover the show: Say hello on If you'd like to introduce friends or family members to podcasts, we created a based on frequently asked questions. Artwork by . Sponsors: Text Criminal to 79-79-79 and Griddy will give you your first month’s membership FREE. today to find out more. right now and get your first refill pack FREE with a QUIP electric toothbrush. for a free trial and when you’re ready to launch, use the offer code INVISIBLE to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain. to get up to $80 off today.

In our   we spoke Cecilia Gentili, a trans Latina who worked for many years as an undocumented sex worker. Today, we get two more views of sex work in America. We speak with a high-end escort in New York City, and take a trip to one of the only legal brothels in the country - the Bunny Ranch. Criminal is a proud member of Radiotopia from PRX. If you haven't already, please review us on iTunes! It's an important way to help new listeners discover the show: Say hello on If you'd like to introduce friends or family members to podcasts, we created a based on frequently asked questions. Artwork by .