EP15: March 30, 1933 - Thanks, It...
EP15: March 30, 1933 - Thanks, It Was a Scalpel

Ghosts of the Gazette by Blake Garbe & Kendra Clark

Episode notes

This Monday on Ghosts of the Gazette: we’re reliving stories reported on March 30th, 1933! Kendra takes us to Winston-Salem, North Carolina, where the sudden and controversial death of tobacco heir Zachary Smith Reynolds sent shockwaves through high society… and placed Broadway star Libby Holman at the center of a scandal that still sparks debate today. Blake heads west to Colorado, where the dramatic kidnapping of wealthy heir Charles Boettcher II launches a frantic investigation, a ransom demand, and a race to uncover who was behind one of the era’s most gripping crimes.

Every other Monday, we dig into fascinating stories from the past — all originally reported on the exact same date (though many years ago) as the episode airs. It’s history, headlines, and a touch of mystery, all rolled into your new favourite podcast.

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