In this episode, we explore the fascinating and tragic story of Mary Mallon, better known as Typhoid Mary. As the first identified asymptomatic carrier of typhoid fever in the United States, Mallon unknowingly spread the deadly bacteria to dozens of people, leading to widespread fear and controversy. Her life was marked by defiance, isolation, and a complex battle for her freedom, raising important questions about public health, individual rights, and the ethics of quarantine. Tune in as we uncover the truth behind her infamous legacy.

Source Materials:

HowTyphoid Mary left a trail of scandal and death

Typhoid Mary, Who Spread Typhoid in Early 1900s

Mary Mallon (1869-1938) and the history of typhoid fever - PMC

Typhoid Mary: The Untold Story of a Public Health Paradox | by PAUL CALAMUSA | Nov, 2024 | Medium

Typhoid Mary: The Irishwoman blamed for bringing a deadly disease to New York – The Irish Times

Typhoid Mary: ‘The Most Dangerous Woman in America’

10 Things You May Not Know About 'Typhoid Mary' | HISTORY

Join us as we unravel the tragic and mysterious case of Mary Cecilia Rogers, the 19th-century "Cigar Girl" whose beauty captivated New York City and whose death sparked a media frenzy. From her rise as a local icon to the chilling discovery of her body, we explore the theories, suspects, and cultural impact of this unsolved crime—including its influence on Edgar Allan Poe's detective fiction. Dive into the gritty streets of 1840s Manhattan for a tale of intrigue, scandal, and enduring mystery.

Source Materials

Possible Solutions — The Murder Mystery of Mary Rogers — Crime Library

Edgar Allan Poe Tried and Failed to Crack the Mysterious Murder Case of Mary Rogers | Smithsonian

The Murder of the “Beautiful Cigar Girl” Crime Magazine

Mary Rogers: A Sensational 1841 Murder - geriwalton.com

Murder by Gaslight: Mary Rogers, the Beautiful Cigar Girl

The Mysterious Murder of ‘Cigar Girl’ Mary Rogers, 1841 - HistoricalCrimeDetective.com

The Unsolved Murder That Fascinated 1840s New York (and Edgar Allan Poe)

In January 1932, the icy wilderness of Canada’s Yukon Territory became the stage for an extraordinary manhunt. Known as the “Mad Trapper of Rat River,” Albert Johnson eluded law enforcement for weeks, battling the elements and evading capture with near-supernatural skill.

Join us as we unravel the legend of Albert Johnson—a tale of isolation, endurance, and a mystery that continues to baffle nearly a century later. Source Materials:

https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/albert-johnson

https://www.rcmpgraves.com/vetcorner/madtrapper.html

https://history.howstuffworks.com/world-history/canadian-provinces.htm

https://albertaaviationmuseum.com/mad-trapper-aerial-manhunt-marks-90th-anniversary/

https://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/who-s-the-mad-trapper-of-rat-river-these-forensic-experts-are-one-step-closer-to-finding-out-1.5523860

Hélèna Katz, The Mad Trapper, 2004, Altitude Publishing Canada Ltd., 133 pages, ISBN 1-55153-787-7