Episode
The Midnight Assassin
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- Scams, Money, & Murder
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- Jul 3, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 2779
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Summary
In 1880s Austin, Texas, a shadowy killer stalked the city under cover of darkness, leaving behind brutal murders that sparked panic and rumor. In Part 1, Vanessa and Dr. Engels explore the early crimes, the social tensions of the era, and the birth of one of America’s first urban murder mysteries. Follow Serial Killers & Murderous Minds for part 2 of this episode: https://pod.link/1769285458 Join Crime House+ to binge a special limited series on Murder: True Crime Stories for America’s 250th: The Crimes That Built America. These are the cases that created the FBI, gave us Miranda rights, sparked criminal profiling, and gave us America’s Most Wanted. Join at crimehouseplus.com or if you’re listening on Apple Podcasts, tap “Try Free” at the top of this show’s page. You’ll also get ad-free and early released episodes across the Crime House lineup. 🎧 Need More to Binge? Listen to other Crime House Originals Clues, Crimes Of…, Crime House 24/7, Serial Killers & Murderous Minds, Murder True Crime Stories, and more wherever you get your podcasts! Follow me on Social Instagram: @Crimehouse TikTok: @Crimehouse Facebook: @crimehousestudios X: @crimehousemedia YouTube: @crimehousestudios