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The Execution of Gordon Northcott
46:12 - 50:45 (04:33)
The infamous case of Gordon Northcott involved the kidnapping and killing of young boys. Northcott's defense called Christine Collins, mother of one of the victims, to the stand during his trial and he later admitted to lying about killing her son before he was executed.
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Christine Collins, the mother of a missing child, was called up as a defense witness for a serial murderer who she believed had killed her son.
46:12 - 47:41 (01:29)
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Christine Collins, the mother of a missing child, was called up as a defense witness for a serial murderer who she believed had killed her son. Despite being convinced or wanting to believe he was guilty, Collins produced evidence that had been left out of the papers, highlighting the emotional roller coaster she had been on.
ChapterThe Execution of Gordon Northcott
EpisodeThe Christine Collins Story
PodcastStuff You Should Know
Gordon Northcott was convicted and sentenced to hang for killing a handful of boys, but it is believed that he killed up to 20.
47:41 - 49:03 (01:22)
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Gordon Northcott was convicted and sentenced to hang for killing a handful of boys, but it is believed that he killed up to 20. Evidence was found, including letters and bones, leading to his conviction, and he confessed to Christine Collins a couple of days before he was executed.
ChapterThe Execution of Gordon Northcott
EpisodeThe Christine Collins Story
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The podcast hosts discuss the notorious Wineville chicken coop murders and how the town changed its name after the execution of the murderer Gordon Northcott.
49:03 - 50:45 (01:42)
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The podcast hosts discuss the notorious Wineville chicken coop murders and how the town changed its name after the execution of the murderer Gordon Northcott. They also discuss the mental state of the victims' families during this time.