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Most Notorious! A True Crime History Podcast

Most Notorious! A True Crime History Podcast

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Serial killers. Gangsters. Gunslingers. Victorian-era murderers. And that's just the tip of the iceberg. Each week, the Most Notorious podcast features true-life tales of crime, criminals, tragedies and disasters throughout history. Host Erik Rivenes interviews authors and historians who have studied their subjects for years. Their stories are offered with unique insight, detail, and historical accuracy.Copyright Erik Rivenes True Crime World
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  • 397: The Hazel Drew Murder Revisited w/ Jerry C. Drake
    Jul 9 2025
    The legend of Hazel Drew spread through stories of her ghost haunting the woods where her body was found. It was a hot summer day in July 1908 when the body of a young woman was found floating in a mill pond in Upstate New York. Hazel Irene Drew was murdered. Her death captured headlines across the nation and around the world, but after a whirlwind investigation lasting less than thirty days, the District Attorney abruptly closed the case. Joining me is Jerry C. Drake, author of Hazel Was a Good Girl: Solving the Murder that Inspired Twin Peaks. Through meticulous research and new evidence, he focuses on an intriguing, rarely discussed suspect—and a set of circumstances that turn this classic murder mystery on its head. The author's website: https://drakeinvestigates.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 30 mins
  • MoNo Encore: The 1912 Murder of Ella Barham w/ Nita Gould
    Jul 3 2025
    (Original pub date: 6/16/21) In November of 1912, a young woman named Ella Barham journeyed home, on her horse, to her family farm in Boone County, Arkansas, but never arrived. After her body was discovered, murdered and dismembered, suspicions quickly centered on a neighbor, Odus Davidson, who was rumored to have been in love with Ella, a love never returned. My guest, Nita Gould, has a very personal connection to Ella, one that led to her write the book she joins us to discuss, called "Remembering Ella: A 1912 Murder and Mystery in the Arkansas Ozarks." More information can be found on her website, here: https://www.rememberingella.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 27 mins
  • 396: The 1951 Murder of Clarence Pellett w/ Clem Pellett
    Jun 30 2025
    Clem Pellett grew up knowing very little about his grandfather, Clarence Pellett, who was murdered along Montana's iconic Hi-Line in April of 1951. Pellett's father had cut ties with the family, and Pellett didn't even know his grandfather's first name until he started investigating the case as an adult. Through extensive research over many years, Pellett uncovered the details of his grandfather's cold-blooded murder by a hitchhiker named Frank Dryman, as well as the lengthy legal battle that followed. Pellett has written a book called "Murder on Montana's Hi-Line" about his grandfather's murder, and a feature film adaptation titled "Pellet" is in the works. "The Pellett Project" website: https://pellettproject.com/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thepellettproject/ On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThePellettProject/ On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePellettProject Hungry? Support the show here! Get started with Factor here to get 50% off plus FREE shipping on your first box!: http://factormeals.com/notorious50off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 22 mins

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I enjoyed it very much. Very interesting! I would definitely recommend your podcast. Will continue to listen.

Very Good True Crime Story!

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Eric can you recommend any other podcasts that are like most notorious I've listen to all your episodes and love them wish I could hear more historical true crime

similar historical podcasts??

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This is my first time listening to this podcast and after hearing this I am hooked! I had never heard anything about this case before. So interesting and so sad.

Such an interesting mystery.

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This podcast is really intriguing! The book authors have done the research and writing to bring these stories to light while Erik asks compelling questions that we all wish we could ask if we had the opportunity. Everyone's story is important and this podcast makes that a central focus.

Intriguing!!

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Each episode is interesting, brilliant and informative.. Thank you for sourcing so much great talent.

My Addiction

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I had heard this story before but enjoyed hearing from the author. Awesome true story!!

Loved it!!

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One of the best podcasts available! The insights into true crime, history and writing about both are exceptional. The host is skilled at allowing guest authors to tell their stories by asking just the right questions at the right times! Absolutely wonderful, respectful storytelling!

Fantastic for fans of true crime and history!

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I’ve listened to other podcasts but always came back to this one. Most Notorious is now the only true crime podcast I listen to! The host is very thorough in both his research & well asked questions, questions that us, the listeners all want to know. I very highly recommend!!

I’ve been a fan for years

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Hands down, this is my favorite podcaster. No talking about dogs, beer or anything frivolous. Just getting down to business with experts and authors who have spent vasts amounts of time researching historic crimes.

The host is quite modest. You can tell that he occasionally has better recall of certain facts than the person he is interviewing, yet he never interrupts or draws attention to his knowledge. Bravo! And no, I’m not his mother!😊

The best podcasts I’ve ever listened to

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This is an absolutely fabulous example of the genre, particularly for those of us who have heard the same 2 dozen crimes rehashed again and again. Eric never fails to present a crime story that has either been almost totally forgotten or never before looked at from a different angle. Completely binge-worthy.

America's Forgotten Crimes

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