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The Criminal Genealogist

The Criminal Genealogist

Host Michelle Bates

The Criminal Genealogist - where true crime and genealogy intersect! The records don't lie but your ancestors might...Ever researched your ancestors only to find that naughty one who couldn't stay out of trouble? We love those stories! Criminal ancestors are the best to research because they usually have a lot of records and newspaper articles about their dirty deeds. Join me as I talk about criminal ancestors you have shared with me or I came across in my research.
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The Criminal Genealogist - S1E2: Elijah Upjohn - Criminal to Executioner
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09/07/21 • 30 min

This is the story of Elijah Upjohn and his journey from criminal to an executioner of one of the most famous Australian Bushrangers, Ned Kelly! I explore the lives of Elijah and his father Henry Upjohn and walk through their genealogy, their criminal records, and some other interesting facts about the Upjohn line.
Thank you for your support of this podcast. You can follow us on our social media platforms below.
Twitter @TheCriminalGene - https://twitter.com/TheCriminalGene
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thecriminalgenealogist
Website - https://thecriminalgenealogist.com/
All the sources for this episode will be uploaded to the website within 24 hours of the episode going live. Enjoy!

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The Criminal Genealogist - S2E6: Vito Gerardi - Murder in the Family
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11/23/22 • 33 min

This episode was sent to me by Adriana Gerard, whose great-great grandfather Vito Gerardi killed his wife and daughter and Adriana's great-grandfather Dominico witnessed it all.
Thank you for your support of this podcast. You can follow us on our social media platforms below.
Twitter @TheCriminalGene - https://twitter.com/TheCriminalGene
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thecriminalgenealogist
Show notes available on Website - https://thecriminalgenealogist.com/
You can now leave us a message at https://www.speakpipe.com/TheCriminalGenealogistPodcast and tell us about your ancestor or give us your feedback on the episodes so far. #BeNice
Want to start your own podcast? Sign up at Alitu using my referral link: https://alitu.com/?fp_ref=michelle76
All the sources for this episode will be uploaded to the website within 24 hours of the episode going live. Enjoy!

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The Criminal Genealogist - Criminal of the Week: Charles Leroy Hawkins
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09/28/22 • 3 min

In the off weeks, I am bringing you a "Criminal of the Week" to give you just a taste of a criminal's story. There are too many to turn into full episodes so this way we get something new every week for you to enjoy. And hey, you could take this information and do your own research to find out more.
This week's criminal is Charles Leroy Hawkins.

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This episode was sent to me by my long time friend Shannon, whose great-granduncle was the infamous outlaw Wilbur Underhill Jr. What a story it was! Wilbur wasn't the only one who was a troublemaker in this family.
Thank you for your support of this podcast. You can follow us on our social media platforms below.
Twitter @TheCriminalGene - https://twitter.com/TheCriminalGene
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thecriminalgenealogist
Show notes available on Website - https://thecriminalgenealogist.com/
You can now leave us a message at https://www.speakpipe.com/TheCriminalGenealogistPodcast and tell us about your ancestor or give us your feedback on the episodes so far. #BeNice
Want to start your own podcast? Sign up at Alitu using my referral link: https://alitu.com/?fp_ref=michelle76
All the sources for this episode will be uploaded to the website within 24 hours of the episode going live. Enjoy!

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The Criminal Genealogist - S2E4: Lizzie Cardish - The Girl Who Burned Down Her School
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08/19/22 • 15 min

This episode is all about Elizabeth "Lizzie" Cardish who didn't want to attend the school on her reservation in Wisconsin, so she burned it down.
Thank you for your support of this podcast. You can follow us on our social media platforms below.
Twitter @TheCriminalGene - https://twitter.com/TheCriminalGene
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thecriminalgenealogist
Show notes available on Website - https://thecriminalgenealogist.com/
You can now leave us a message at https://www.speakpipe.com/TheCriminalGenealogistPodcast and tell us about your ancestor or give us your feedback on the episodes so far. #BeNice
Want to start your own podcast? Sign up at Alitu using my referral link: https://alitu.com/?fp_ref=michelle76
All the sources for this episode will be uploaded to the website within 24 hours of the episode going live. Enjoy!

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The Criminal Genealogist - S1E4: Cordelia Brown Botkin - Death by Chocolate
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09/24/21 • 18 min

Cordelia Adelaide Brown Botkin was quite the character and the center of one of the most intriguing crimes at the end of the 19th century. She was the first person in America convicted for murder via the US Postal Services, delivering a deadly package to the wife of her ex-lover.
P.S. Sorry for the delay - this one-woman show was delayed several times in getting this episode completed. It won't happen again, pinky promise.
Thank you for your support of this podcast. You can follow us on our social media platforms below.
Twitter @TheCriminalGene - https://twitter.com/TheCriminalGene
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thecriminalgenealogist
Show notes available on Website - https://thecriminalgenealogist.com/
All the sources for this episode will be uploaded to the website within 24 hours of the episode going live. Enjoy!

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The Criminal Genealogist - S2E3: Zachariah Shaw - Merchant to Forger; Banished for Life
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07/11/22 • 19 min

This episode is about Zachariah Shaw who was the 4th great-grandfather of listener Shane Hopkinson who sent in his story. Zachariah was a hosier in Ireland when at the age of 62, he was arrested and convicted of stamp forgery. Sentenced to Transportation for Life from England and Ireland, he started fresh in the colony of Australia.
Thank you for your support of this podcast. You can follow us on our social media platforms below.
Twitter @TheCriminalGene - https://twitter.com/TheCriminalGene
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thecriminalgenealogist
Show notes available on Website - https://thecriminalgenealogist.com/
You can now leave us a message at https://www.speakpipe.com/TheCriminalGenealogistPodcast and tell us about your ancestor or give us your feedback on the episodes so far. #BeNice
Want to start your own podcast? Sign up at Alitu using my referral link: https://alitu.com/?fp_ref=michelle76
All the sources for this episode will be uploaded to the website within 24 hours of the episode going live. Enjoy!

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The Criminal Genealogist - S2E2: Hattie Blackburn Stone: The Family Serial Killer
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06/15/22 • 12 min

This is the story of Hattie Blackburn Stone and the murder of her husband, 2 sons, and mother-in-law.
Thanks to Susan Fabian for sharing her family's story and doing all the great research you did! If you want to learn more about Susan, you can check out her profile on the Association of Professional Genealogists (APG) website at https://www.apgen.org/users/susan-v-fabian
Thank you for your support of this podcast. You can follow us on our social media platforms below.
Twitter @TheCriminalGene - https://twitter.com/TheCriminalGene
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thecriminalgenealogist
Show notes available on Website - https://thecriminalgenealogist.com/
You can now leave us a message at https://www.speakpipe.com/TheCriminalGenealogistPodcast and tell us about your ancestor or give us your feedback on the episodes so far. #BeNice
All the sources for this episode will be uploaded to the website within 24 hours of the episode going live. Enjoy!

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The Criminal Genealogist - S2E1: Michael Globenfelt - White Slavery
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06/09/22 • 26 min

This is the story of Michael "Mike" Globenfelt whose life was full of trauma and drama. He was constantly in the news, arrested for a wide variety of crimes, and convicted for violating the Mann Act and the Harrison Act.
Thank you for your support of this podcast. You can follow us on our social media platforms below.
Twitter @TheCriminalGene - https://twitter.com/TheCriminalGene
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thecriminalgenealogist
Show notes available on Website - https://thecriminalgenealogist.com/
You can now leave us a message at https://www.speakpipe.com/TheCriminalGenealogistPodcast and tell us about your ancestor or give us your feedback on the episodes so far. #BeNice
All the sources for this episode will be uploaded to the website within 24 hours of the episode going live. Enjoy!

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The Criminal Genealogist - On a Break This Week

On a Break This Week

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10/05/21 • 0 min

Took the week off to get caught up on other neglected projects and to take a long nap. I'll be back next week with a brand new episode!

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FAQ

How many episodes does The Criminal Genealogist have?

The Criminal Genealogist currently has 21 episodes available.

What topics does The Criminal Genealogist cover?

The podcast is about Genealogy, True Crime, History, Murder, Family, Criminal, Podcasts and Crime.

What is the most popular episode on The Criminal Genealogist?

The episode title 'Criminal of the Week: Charles Leroy Hawkins' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on The Criminal Genealogist?

The average episode length on The Criminal Genealogist is 15 minutes.

How often are episodes of The Criminal Genealogist released?

Episodes of The Criminal Genealogist are typically released every 7 days, 23 hours.

When was the first episode of The Criminal Genealogist?

The first episode of The Criminal Genealogist was released on Dec 28, 2020.

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