Happy Holidays from HOTC.

In this festive episode we explore a series of bizarre Christmas-themed crimes. From the arrest of a man who legally changed his name to Santa Claus for a DUI incident, to the dangerous American tradition of mistletoe hunting, and the chaos of a Christmas parade gone wrong .We also recount a prank that nearly ruined the Canadian postal service's Letters to Santa program , and landed some teenagers on Santa's Naughty list.

References.

DUI:Christmas Float – Lowering the Bar

TheStory of the Speeding Float : NPR

Bondset for driver in Anderson Christmas parade charged with DUI

Cruelletters from Santa prompt Canada Post to take action | CBC News

Authorof nasty letters from Santa sought | Reuters

HuntOn For Grinch Writing Obscene 'Santa' Letters Through Canada Post

'RogueElf' sends nasty letters from Santa - ABC News

Policepick up Santa Claus for driving the wrong way | Ellington

SantaClaus arrested for drunk driving in US | Santa Claus gets arrested for drunkdriving

The uncouth episode!

In this episode of 'Hooked on True Crime', we delve into the life of Albert Pierrepoint, the chief executioner, while also sharing our personal anecdotes (maybe too personal this episode). We explore the rise of organized crime in London during the 1940s, culminating in the infamous Palm Beach Club incident. The episode highlights the complexities of crime, justice, and the human experience, all wrapped in a light-hearted yet, hopefully, informative narrative. We delve into the harrowing stories of Karel Richter's execution and the murder of Rachel Dobkin. We explore the complexities of the cases, including the challenges faced by executioner Albert Pierrepoint and the investigative efforts that led to the identification of Dobkin's remains. The discussion highlights the intricacies of the legal system, the emotional weight of the cases, and the historical context surrounding these events.

3 Scottish words of the week, and a debate over Jelly!

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References

Books

Pierrepoint:A Family of Executioners,--(Steve Fielding)

TheExecutioner's Bible,--(Steve Fielding)

Executioner:Pierrepoint,--(Albert Pierrepoint)

TheHangman's tale,--(Syd Dernley and David Newman)

Web

The Murders At 10 Rillington PlaceAnd The Demise Of The Death Penalty

(5) Antonio Mancini - AlbertPierrepoint’s... - Capital Punishment UK | Facebook

04 Nov 1941 - Last British GangsterGoes To Gallows And Ends Reign Of Terror - Trove

Understanding Burden of Proof inCriminal Law | Coconote

Details of the mission - The NationalArchives

German Spy:Karel Richard Richter |WW2Talk

Harry Dobkin | Murderpedia, theencyclopedia of murderers

Youtube.

Tales from The Hangman's Record.Episode Five. Antonio Mancini - 31st October 1941, Pentonville.

Tales from The Hangman's Record.Episode Thirty Three. Harry Dobkin – 27th January 1943 Wandsworth

When Being a WW2 Spy Goes Wrong - ABrief Story about Karel Richter

Happy Holidays from HOTC!

In this festive episode, we delve into the lighter side of crime with stories of 'Bad Santa's' and holiday heists, including a KFC robbery and a helicopter theft. The conversation also touches on the chaotic SantaCon event and concludes with a briefly heart warming , yet shocking tale of a mother who staged a burglary to gain sympathy. The episode is filled with humour, holiday spirit, and intriguing crime stories.

References

Person dressed as the Grinchtaunts woman who allegedly faked Christmas burglary

Crooks crawl through windowof Lehigh Acres home, steal family’s Christmas gifts - YouTube

'Santa' robsDerbyshire KFC at knifepoint - BBC News

Floridamom arrested by The Grinch after allegedly lying about stolen gifts | New YorkPost

'Santa' robsDerbyshire KFC at knifepoint - BBC News

'SantaClaus’ in armed robbery of KFC drive-through in Derbyshire | The Independent |The Independent