The Criminal Genealogist

By: Host Michelle Bates
  • Summary

  • The Criminal Genealogist - where true crime and genealogy intersect! The records don't lie but your ancestors might...Ever researched your ancestors only to find that naughty one who couldn't stay out of trouble? We love those stories! Criminal ancestors are the best to research because they usually have a lot of records and newspaper articles about their dirty deeds. Join me as I talk about criminal ancestors you have shared with me or I came across in my research.
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Episodes
  • S2E6: Vito Gerardi - Murder in the Family
    Nov 23 2022

    This episode was sent to me by Adriana Gerard, whose great-great grandfather Vito Gerardi killed his wife and daughter and Adriana's great-grandfather Dominico witnessed it all.

    Thank you for your support of this podcast. You can follow us on our social media platforms below.
    Twitter @TheCriminalGene - https://twitter.com/TheCriminalGene
    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thecriminalgenealogist
    Show notes available on Website - https://thecriminalgenealogist.com/

    You can now leave us a message at https://www.speakpipe.com/TheCriminalGenealogistPodcast and tell us about your ancestor or give us your feedback on the episodes so far. #BeNice

    Want to start your own podcast? Sign up at Alitu using my referral link: https://alitu.com/?fp_ref=michelle76

    All the sources for this episode will be uploaded to the website within 24 hours of the episode going live. Enjoy! 

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    34 mins
  • Criminal of the Week: Charles Leroy Hawkins
    Sep 28 2022

    In the off weeks, I am bringing you a "Criminal of the Week" to give you just a taste of a criminal's story. There are too many to turn into full episodes so this way we get something new every week for you to enjoy. And hey, you could take this information and do your own research to find out more. 

    This week's criminal is Charles Leroy Hawkins. 

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    3 mins
  • S2E5: Wilbur Underhill Jr aka Tri State Terror & the Underhill Brothers
    Sep 22 2022

    This episode was sent to me by my long time friend Shannon, whose great-granduncle was the infamous outlaw Wilbur Underhill Jr. What a story it was! Wilbur wasn't the only one who was a troublemaker in this family. 

    Thank you for your support of this podcast. You can follow us on our social media platforms below.
    Twitter @TheCriminalGene - https://twitter.com/TheCriminalGene
    Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thecriminalgenealogist
    Show notes available on Website - https://thecriminalgenealogist.com/

    You can now leave us a message at https://www.speakpipe.com/TheCriminalGenealogistPodcast and tell us about your ancestor or give us your feedback on the episodes so far. #BeNice

    Want to start your own podcast? Sign up at Alitu using my referral link: https://alitu.com/?fp_ref=michelle76

    All the sources for this episode will be uploaded to the website within 24 hours of the episode going live. Enjoy! 

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    26 mins

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