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Travel back in time to the darkest depths of the Gilded Age with a show that chronicles the strangest and most terrifying true crime tales of 1892. Each story you hear, penned during the golden age of yellow journalism, is ripped straight from period newspapers on the 129th anniversary of the day it was first printed. First episode drops on January 1st, 2021. From the creators of the Most Notorious podcast.

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"Trefethen Innocent"

2022/01/03

In this final episode of Aghast at the Past:1892, we skip to September of 1893 for the conclusion of the Tena Davis case. Also some reflection from me on the show in general, including possibilities for its future.

"Ten Years Old and a Murderer"

2021/11/19

New news on the Lizzy Borden and James Trefethen trials. A ten year old boy commits murder over a pocket watch, and other tales of true crime.

"A New Trial"

2021/11/01

Unfortunate new developments for Tena Davis's family in James Trefethen's murder trial.

"Their Last Raid"

2021/10/10

The final fate of the notorious Dalton Gang, plus selected true crime stories from the first week of October, 1892.

"Looking For Her Child"

2021/09/18

Lizzie Borden news, plus new true crime stories from September.

"Sent to Jail"

2021/08/25

Lizzie Borden becomes the primary suspect in the murder of her father and step-mother.

"No Clue As Yet"

2021/08/08

The Borden murder case continues to baffle investigators. Andrew Borden's brother-in-law, John Morse, tells his story about his visit hours before their death.

"A. J. Borden and Wife Butchered"

2021/08/04

Lizzie Borden's father and step-mother are discovered murdered at their Fall River, Massachusetts home on August 4th, 1892.

"The Work of Fiends"

2021/07/30

A handful of disturbing crime stories from the week of July 25th, 1892.

"Bob Ford's Death"

2021/07/08

The assassin of Jesse James is killed in Colorado, and the volatile Homestead Strike leads to dozens dead and wounded in Pennsylvania.

"Life in the Balance"

2021/07/01

Attorney General Pillsbury gives the prosecution's closing remarks in the Tena Davis Murder Case, and the jury delivers a verdict.

"Long Begins"

2021/06/14

James Trefethen and William Smith's defense team, Marcellus Coggan and John Long, make the case that their clients had nothing to do with the murder of Deltena Davis.

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4.9 out of 5

104 reviews

★★★★★

madnoweather 2022/01/04

Whoohooo 🙌

I have enjoyed Aghast of The Past!! Although I wish there were more episodes, but understand you have other things! I will eagerly await the new seaso...

★★★★★

Quel the belle 2021/08/08

In the parlance of the time!

Fascinating to see how the perception of a story evolves! Also the host has a fine set of pipes 🎶

★★★★★

Bikerider54 2021/06/02

Love it!

This is one of my favorite podcasts. Wish there were more episodes!

★★★★★

blikfod 2021/05/06

Great!

This is another of my top two favorites the other being Most Notorious. The writing style is entertaining and You have an excellent voice for a podca...

★★★★★

MarDal80 2021/03/27

Love love love

I enjoy this time in history. So it is fun to have newspapers article read to me. Erik or Eric has a great voice.😀

★★★★★

kookoo3000 2021/02/27

Thank you

Thank you for your unique perspective. So special and riveting. Also love Most Notorious!

★★★★★

jas caffrey 2021/02/05

Another great podcast from Eric!

As a fan of “most notorious” and “where blood runs cold”, I was excited to learn that Eric had a new podcast - and I’ve thoroughly enjoyed this new on...

★★★★★

RedSkyBurns 2021/01/27

Great podcast, though brutal!

As a huge Most Notorious fan I was excited to check this podcast out on day one, and boy did it deliver! Great concept here, itvis very fun to hear ...

★★★★★

Mxrpl 2021/01/27

Fascinating!

While doing historical research in graduate school thirty years ago, I had to plow through microfilm copies of newspapers from the early 18th century....

★★★★★

msmaven73 2021/01/19

Gripping historical true crime

Pulled from the headlines of 1892 and read with sensitivity and insight. If you’re a fan of Jack Finney’s Forgotten News you’ll love this podcast.

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