S1 E11 Axe Murders in Mount Pleasant: The Kosbergs
11/20/20 • 31 min
In December 1965, 17-year-old Tom Kosberg made milkshakes for his parents and four siblings, dosed them with sleeping pills, and then hacked up their bodies with a double-bladed axe. Only the baby survived. Tom was found not guilty by reason of insanity. So, why was he out in 10?
This podcast is based on a story from my book Vancouver Exposed: Searching for the City's Hidden History
For crime scene photos, show credits, sources, and information about my true crime books, blog or podcast, please visit: evelazarus.com
In December 1965, 17-year-old Tom Kosberg made milkshakes for his parents and four siblings, dosed them with sleeping pills, and then hacked up their bodies with a double-bladed axe. Only the baby survived. Tom was found not guilty by reason of insanity. So, why was he out in 10?
This podcast is based on a story from my book Vancouver Exposed: Searching for the City's Hidden History
For crime scene photos, show credits, sources, and information about my true crime books, blog or podcast, please visit: evelazarus.com
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Cover art: the Wise's East Vancouver House. Eve Lazarus photo
This podcast is based on a story from my book Cold Case Vancouver: the city's most baffling unsolved murders
For more photos, show credits, sources, and information about my true crime books, blog or podcast, please visit: evelazarus.com
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This podcast is based on a story from my book Cold Case Vancouver: the city's most baffling unsolved murders
For crime scene photos, show credits, sources and information about my books, blog or podcasts visit: evelazarus.com
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