The Murder Record
Kelley Amstutz, The Genealogy Investigator
Join me, Kelley Amstutz, The Genealogy Investigator, as we learn about what was happening in the United States in the 1800s with a focus on true crime stories, uncovering some gory details... horrific events... and a lot of EARLY MURDER cases. We sate our CURIOSITY, getting an in-depth look at what the motivations were of these early criminals and what our justice and legal system was made of as we move through SOLVING these real-life whodunit crime stories.
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ANOTHER HORRIBLE MURDER in Toledo, Ohio
The Murder Record
12/19/23 • 41 min
ANOTHER HORRIBLE MURDER in Toledo, Ohio
We find ourselves in Sylvania, Ohio in 1857 where we are introduced to Mr. Return J. M. Ward who is assumed to have killed his wife and burned her body in a truly horrific manner. I take us through the gruesome crime, confession, and trial with one of Toledo, Ohio's most horrible crimes.
***VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED***
Rather read this episode? Check out the BLOG post:
http://www.thegenealogyinvestigator.com/blog/anotherhorriblemurder
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Visit my WEBSITE: www.thegenealogyinvestigator.com to learn MORE about me, Kelley Amstutz, The Genealogy Investigator and my business.
Email me for your FREE Consultation for Genealogy Services: [email protected] - I have some GREAT specials going on NOW!
And, check out my courses: THE GENEALOGY ACADEMY - featuring :
- My introduction to Genealogy Course - THE GENEALOGY ACADEMY - which is a 6-week, fully comprehensive certificate course giving you everything from A to Z on how to START your GENEALOGY business!
- DNA & Genetic Genealogy Academy - my NEWEST edition to my self-paced courses features a 29-MODULE, 12-WEEK CERTIFICATE course to help newbies and seasoned Genealogist LEARN about DNA and Genetic Genealogy to level up your business and help your clients FIND their ancestors using traditional genealogy methods -and- DNA methodologies. This course is JAM PACKED with a TON of content to get you no your way to offering DNA services (or just analyzing your OWN DNA results!).
- MINI WORKSHOPS are individual workshops on HOT TOPICS in the genealogy industry to help you keep up!
PLUS, I have several PRINTABLES and EBOOKS available through this LINK for purchase to give you the TOOLS to succeed within your own GENEALOGY business!
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****LISTENER SPECIAL****
Have you HIT a BRICK WALL?
A brick wall in genealogy is a ROADBLOCK!!! It's a question we can't seem to answer - no matter where we look. But... there's a WAY to overcome the barriers ... and FIND ANSWERS!!!
--- INTRODUCING the BRICK WALL BUSTER CARDS SYSTEM ---
DISCLAIMER: This episode is subject to graphic content due to the nature of the true crime stories as told by newspaper articles in this era and reiterated by Kelley Amstutz, Crime Travel host. View discretion is advised for younger listeners.
The Murder of Bertha Moore | A Story of Self Defense
The Murder Record
04/13/23 • 17 min
Our first story takes place is Toledo, Ohio when a negro man, William Hibbett is arraigned in court for murdering Bertha Moore, a white woman, and William names his alleged accomplice, Harry Brown. The case takes an interesting turn, as Hibbett is arraigned, but Harry Brown is convicted and awaiting electrocution.
Our second story also takes place in Toledo, Ohio in 1909 surrounded by the murder of Hugh Christy by the hand of Frank McHugh, a fighter who claims Mr. Christy threatened him causing him to protect himself in self-defense.
I choose some lighter crime for tonight’s episode after our two-part graphic case that I am sure still has some of us reeling, me for one!
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Visit my WEBSITE: www.thegenealogyinvestigator.com
Email me for your FREE Consultation for Genealogy Services: [email protected]
Grab a SEAT in my fully comprehensive 6-week, self-paced certificate course:
THE GENEALOGY ACADEMY
DISCLAIMER: This episode is subject to graphic content due to the nature of the true crime stories as told by newspaper articles in this era and reiterated by Kelley Amstutz, Crime Travel host. View discretion is advised for younger listeners.
A Gang of Roughs and Their Bloody Work
The Murder Record
04/12/23 • 53 min
On the 3rd of October 1879, at the fair grounds in Wooster, Ohio a man, John Tormie was murdered. John and his brother-in-law, Martin, were leaving the fair grounds when they were attacked by a crowd of roughs, about 6 to 8 men. Tormie was beaten over the head with a club, then stabbed three times in his back. This case take quite a turn when the trial begins and the infuriated crowds gather, determined to see the four men identified hung.
This story is has a lot of players and the details are grim, so younger listeners, beware!
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Visit my WEBSITE: www.thegenealogyinvestigator.com to learn MORE about me, Kelley Amstutz, The Genealogy Investigator and my business.
Email me for your FREE Consultation for Genealogy Services: [email protected] - I have some GREAT specials going on NOW!
And, check out my courses: THE GENEALOGY ACADEMY - featuring :
- My introduction to Genealogy Course - THE GENEALOGY ACADEMY - which is a 6-week, fully comprehensive certificate course giving you everything from A to Z on how to START your GENEALOGY business!
- DNA & Genetic Genealogy Academy - my NEWEST edition to my self-paced courses features a 29-MODULE, 12-WEEK CERTIFICATE course to help newbies and seasoned Genealogist LEARN about DNA and Genetic Genealogy to level up your business and help your clients FIND their ancestors using traditional genealogy methods -and- DNA methodologies. This course is JAM PACKED with a TON of content to get you no your way to offering DNA services (or just analyzing your OWN DNA results!).
- MINI WORKSHOPS are individual workshops on HOT TOPICS in the genealogy industry to help you keep up!
PLUS, I have several FREEBIES through the LINK above and eBooks for purchase to give you the TOOLS to succeed within your own GENEALOGY business!
DISCLAIMER: This episode is subject to graphic content due to the nature of the true crime stories as told by newspaper articles in this era and reiterated by Kelley Amstutz, Crime Travel host. View discretion is advised for younger listeners.
GHOST STORY
The Murder Record
10/25/23 • 24 min
GHOST STORY
Let's dig into another SPOOKY SEASON?
I LOVE 'digging' up these OLD stories that haven't seen the light of day in so long...
Our first story - CHANGE IN GHOST STORIES is from THE NEWS-HERALD from 11 Feb 1897, page 3.
It's a twist on a traditional ghost story that was written (and published) way... way... back in 1897. Forgive my mispronunciation on some things... I was battling not only proper English... but smudges within the newspaper. (personally, it only makes it that much MORE fun!)
Our second story, "Farm for Sale" is different... and in my opinion, a literary work of art from The Somerset Press published on the 13th of March 1874. This story made PAGE 1 and states that it is "From Hearth and Home."
My inquiring mind wanted to know... what the heck is "HEARTH and HOME"? With a little rabbit hole digging... I wasn't able to figure it out... I assume it was a publication (but we know what they say about assuming!)...
We are faced with all the questions about WHY the Farm is for sale...
So, sit back and relax and let's have a little pre-Halloween FUN!
Rather read this episode? Check out the BLOG post:
http://www.thegenealogyinvestigator.com/blog/jockbrownsghost
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Visit my WEBSITE: www.thegenealogyinvestigator.com to learn MORE about me, Kelley Amstutz, The Genealogy Investigator and my business.
Email me for your FREE Consultation for Genealogy Services: [email protected] - I have some GREAT specials going on NOW!
And, check out my courses: THE GENEALOGY ACADEMY - featuring :
- My introduction to Genealogy Course - THE GENEALOGY ACADEMY - which is a 6-week, fully comprehensive certificate course giving you everything from A to Z on how to START your GENEALOGY business!
- DNA & Genetic Genealogy Academy - my NEWEST edition to my self-paced courses features a 29-MODULE, 12-WEEK CERTIFICATE course to help newbies and seasoned Genealogist LEARN about DNA and Genetic Genealogy to level up your business and help your clients FIND their ancestors using traditional genealogy methods -and- DNA methodologies. This course is JAM PACKED with a TON of content to get you no your way to offering DNA services (or just analyzing your OWN DNA results!).
- MINI WORKSHOPS are individual workshops on HOT TOPICS in the genealogy industry to help you keep up!
PLUS, I have several PRINTABLES and EBOOKS available through this LINK for purchase to give you the TOOLS to succeed within your own GENEALOGY business!
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****LISTENER SPECIAL****
Have you HIT a BRICK WALL?
A brick wall in genealogy is a ROAD
DISCLAIMER: This episode is subject to graphic content due to the nature of the true crime stories as told by newspaper articles in this era and reiterated by Kelley Amstutz, Crime Travel host. View discretion is advised for younger listeners.
PART ONE – A Murder and a Suicide | Double Murder Near Wauseon- of the Williams Family
The Murder Record
03/16/23 • 32 min
We begin with A MURDER AND A SUICIDE, meeting John Molloy, age 72 and his wife whose dead bodies are discovered on the floor of their home, both suffering from gunshot wounds by the paper body, learning of mental instability and jealously that led to divorce and murder/suicide.
Our second story is a two-parter. WARNING – Graphic Details of the HORRIBLE double murder near Wauseon, Ohio (just outside of Toledo, Ohio) of George Williams and Isabella Williams who were found after two days murdered in their home with their two month old baby nearly starving to death. We are taken on the beginning of a long and gruesome tale of one of the worst murders I have ever encountered.
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Visit my WEBSITE: www.thegenealogyinvestigator.com
Email me for your FREE Consultation for Genealogy Services: [email protected]
Grab a SEAT in my fully comprehensive 6-week, self-paced certificate course:
THE GENEALOGY ACADEMY
DISCLAIMER: This episode is subject to graphic content due to the nature of the true crime stories as told by newspaper articles in this era and reiterated by Kelley Amstutz, Crime Travel host. View discretion is advised for younger listeners.
Brawling At The Brewery
The Murder Record
01/31/24 • 80 min
Brawling At The Brewery
Tonight we investigate THE HADDOCK ASSASSINATION that took place on August 3rd, 1886 about 10:00 PM in Sioux City, Iowa.
This story has nine (9) criminals surrounding the MURDER of Rev. George C. Haddock. The killing of Rev. Haddock was one of the sensational mysteries of the YEAR in 1886, and baffled authorities in Iowa... and the details that unfold from these criminals is nothing short of astonishing.
Join me on this fantastical journey of whodunits as each part of the story begins to unravel to learn WHO took the life of Rev. Haddock, the prohibition crusader.
***VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED***
Rather read this episode? Check out the BLOG post:
www.thegenealogyinvestigator.com/blog/brewery
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WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT ME?
Visit my WEBSITE: www.thegenealogyinvestigator.com to learn MORE about me, Kelley Amstutz, The Genealogy Investigator and my business.
Email me for your FREE Consultation for Genealogy Services: [email protected]
*************************************************************************************
And, check out my courses: THE GENEALOGY ACADEMY - featuring :
- My introduction to Genealogy Course - THE GENEALOGY ACADEMY - which is a 6-week, fully comprehensive certificate course giving you everything from A to Z on how to START your GENEALOGY business!
- DNA & Genetic Genealogy Academy - my NEWEST edition to my self-paced courses features a 29-MODULE, 12-WEEK CERTIFICATE course to help newbies and seasoned Genealogist LEARN about DNA and Genetic Genealogy to level up your business and help your clients FIND their ancestors using traditional genealogy methods -and- DNA methodologies. This course is JAM PACKED with a TON of content to get you no your way to offering DNA services (or just analyzing your OWN DNA results!).
- MINI WORKSHOPS are individual workshops on HOT TOPICS in the genealogy industry to help you keep up!
PLUS, I have several PRINTABLES and EBOOKS available through this LINK for purchase to give you the TOOLS to succeed within your own GENEALOGY business!
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****LISTENER SPECIAL****
Have you HIT a BRICK WALL?
A brick wall in genealogy is a ROADBLOCK!!! It's a question we can't seem to answer - no matter where we look. But... there's a WAY to overcome the barriers ... and FIND ANSWERS!!!
--- INTRODUCING the BRICK WALL BUSTER CARDS SYSTEM ---
DISCLAIMER: This episode is subject
DISCLAIMER: This episode is subject to graphic content due to the nature of the true crime stories as told by newspaper articles in this era and reiterated by Kelley Amstutz, Crime Travel host. View discretion is advised for younger listeners.
JOCK BROWN'S GHOST
The Murder Record
10/09/23 • 29 min
JOCK BROWN'S GHOST
Who is ready for SPOOKY SEASON?
Well, I am! I found this old story that was published on May 12, 1882 in The Sidney Journal and dusted it off and am re-telling it (to the best of my abilities). It was written by "A Scottish Lawyer" and it is sure to not disappoint!
Are you ready to hear a great ghost story that surrounds the mysterious disappearance of JOCK BROWN and the speculation that surrounds his devoted widow, Mysie Brown.
Rather read this episode? Check out the BLOG post:
http://www.thegenealogyinvestigator.com/blog/jockbrownsghost
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Visit my WEBSITE: www.thegenealogyinvestigator.com to learn MORE about me, Kelley Amstutz, The Genealogy Investigator and my business.
Email me for your FREE Consultation for Genealogy Services: [email protected] - I have some GREAT specials going on NOW!
And, check out my courses: THE GENEALOGY ACADEMY - featuring :
- My introduction to Genealogy Course - THE GENEALOGY ACADEMY - which is a 6-week, fully comprehensive certificate course giving you everything from A to Z on how to START your GENEALOGY business!
- DNA & Genetic Genealogy Academy - my NEWEST edition to my self-paced courses features a 29-MODULE, 12-WEEK CERTIFICATE course to help newbies and seasoned Genealogist LEARN about DNA and Genetic Genealogy to level up your business and help your clients FIND their ancestors using traditional genealogy methods -and- DNA methodologies. This course is JAM PACKED with a TON of content to get you no your way to offering DNA services (or just analyzing your OWN DNA results!).
- MINI WORKSHOPS are individual workshops on HOT TOPICS in the genealogy industry to help you keep up!
PLUS, I have several PRINTABLES and EBOOKS available through this LINK for purchase to give you the TOOLS to succeed within your own GENEALOGY business!
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****LISTENER SPECIAL****
Have you HIT a BRICK WALL?
A brick wall in genealogy is a ROADBLOCK!!! It's a question we can't seem to answer - no matter where we look. But... there's a WAY to overcome the barriers ... and FIND ANSWERS!!!
--- INTRODUCING the BRICK WALL BUSTER CARDS SYSTEM ---
The Brick Wall Buster Cards system has been a GAME CHANGER in my own research and I am so excited to team up with Kim Richardson, the creator of this unique system and a TOOL that I believe EVERY genealogist... no matter how experienced you are... NEEDS to have in their genealogy toolkit!
Because I believe SO much in this system, I am offering YOU a unique COUPON cod
DISCLAIMER: This episode is subject to graphic content due to the nature of the true crime stories as told by newspaper articles in this era and reiterated by Kelley Amstutz, Crime Travel host. View discretion is advised for younger listeners.
The Massacre of Glencoe - A SCOTLAND HISTORICAL EVENT!
The Murder Record
12/18/24 • 30 min
Travel back to early Scotland to the 13th of February 1692 to the Highlands of Glencoe and the story of Clan MacDonald of Glencoe who refused to “Bend the Knee” during the Jacobite rising, resulting in the MASSACRE of about 30 people on the Clan MacDonald side.
Would you rather READ? : https://open.substack.com/pub/thegenealogyinvestigator/p/podcast-the-massacre-at-glencoe?r=377pvu&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
***VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED***
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WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT ME?
Visit my WEBSITE: www.thegenealogyinvestigator.com to learn MORE about me, Kelley Amstutz, The Genealogy Investigator and my business.
Email me for your FREE Consultation for Genealogy Services: [email protected]
*************************************************************************************
And, check out my courses:
- THE GENEALOGY ACADEMY
DNA & Genetic Genealogy Academy
**************************************************************************************
****LISTENER SPECIAL****
Have you HIT a BRICK WALL? A brick wall in genealogy is a ROADBLOCK!!! It's a question we can't seem to answer - no matter where we look. But... there's a WAY to overcome the barriers ... and FIND ANSWERS!!! --- INTRODUCING the BRICK WALL BUSTER CARDS SYSTEM ---
Just GO HERE: https://www.brickwallbustercards.com/
DISCLAIMER: This episode is subject to graphic content due to the nature of the true crime stories as told by newspaper articles in this era and reiterated by Kelley Amstutz, Crime Travel host. View discretion is advised for younger listeners.
DESPERATE MAN-KILLERS - Paul and John Zeltner - PART 2
The Murder Record
12/18/24 • 43 min
DESPERATE MAN-KILLERS (a.k.a. Bloody Riot) PART 2
We continue our story from last week, learning the fate of JOHN ZELTNER. The date is March 25, 1899 when our parties are leaving the office of Justice Burgoon, where they just had a case on trial. Our criminal(s) are: John and Paul Zeltner, German Immigrant brothers who shot and killed in cold-blood Attorney E. S. Westenhaver of North Baltimore in Hoytsville, Wood County, Ohio. The murder was a result of money owed to Attorney Westenhaver by the Zeltners' for attorney fees.
RATHER READ: https://open.substack.com/pub/thegenealogyinvestigator/p/podcast-desperate-man-killers-part?r=377pvu&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web&showWelcomeOnShare=true
***VIEWER DISCRETION IS ADVISED***
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WANT TO FILL THOSE NUTRITIONAL GAPS IN YOUR HEALTH? Use my special link to grab your Grüns now, at up to 45% off! SHOP now using THIS LINK: https://www.gruns.co/pages/vip?snowball=KELLEY80082
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WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT ME?
Visit my WEBSITE: www.thegenealogyinvestigator.com to learn MORE about me, Kelley Amstutz, The Genealogy Investigator and my business.
Email me for your FREE Consultation for Genealogy Services: [email protected]
*************************************************************************************
And, check out my courses:
- THE GENEALOGY ACADEMY
DNA & Genetic Genealogy Academy
**************************************************************************************
****LISTENER SPECIAL****
Have you HIT a BRICK WALL?
A brick wall in genealogy is a ROADBLOCK!!! It's a question we can't seem to answer - no matter where we look. But... there's a WAY to overcome the barriers ... and FIND ANSWERS!!! --- INTRODUCING the BRICK WALL BUSTER CARDS SYSTEMJust GO HERE: https://www.brickwallbustercards.com/
DISCLAIMER: This episode is subject to graphic content due to the nature of the true crime stories as told by newspaper articles in this era and reiterated by Kelley Amstutz, Crime Travel host. View discretion is advised for younger listeners.
A Terrible Tragedy - The Murder of Mr John Harmon
The Murder Record
03/02/23 • 35 min
John Harmon, a highly respected citizen is shot and killed in cold blood by Peter D. Cole on Main Street in the town of Deshler, Ohio just outside of Toledo, Ohio. Several witnesses were present in the six shot murder, including Mr. Harmon’s young son, as he is gunned down, traumatizing both families involved, as well as the town for one last time.
We are taken through the tantalizing crime, uncovering secret affairs that led one man to murder and another to his final moments as we hear the defense weave a story so poetic that it is hard to believe anything but the side of the scorned murderer.
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Visit my WEBSITE: www.thegenealogyinvestigator.com
Email me for your FREE Consultation for Genealogy Services: [email protected]
Grab a SEAT in my fully comprehensive 6-week, self-paced certificate course:
THE GENEALOGY ACADEMY
DISCLAIMER: This episode is subject to graphic content due to the nature of the true crime stories as told by newspaper articles in this era and reiterated by Kelley Amstutz, Crime Travel host. View discretion is advised for younger listeners.
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How many episodes does The Murder Record have?
The Murder Record currently has 30 episodes available.
What topics does The Murder Record cover?
The podcast is about Suicide, Mystery, True Crime, History, Murder and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on The Murder Record?
The episode title 'A Gang of Roughs and Their Bloody Work' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on The Murder Record?
The average episode length on The Murder Record is 32 minutes.
How often are episodes of The Murder Record released?
Episodes of The Murder Record are typically released every 13 days, 22 hours.
When was the first episode of The Murder Record?
The first episode of The Murder Record was released on Jan 3, 2023.
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