In this episode we cover the terrible murders of Veronica Gedeon, her mother, Mary and their roommate, Frank Byers. This was a case that ended up creating mental health reforms, but was the man convicted the actual killer or was it someone closer to home?

Join us as we talk about the case and some of the historical events of the time.

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See you soon, killers.

CK and Suzanne.

Research sources

1. “Pretty Model, Mother, and a Roomer Killed” - The Daily Times, Davenport, Iowa. 29Mar1937.
2. “Triple Killing Suspect Held in New York” - Des Moines Tribune, Des Moines, Iowa. 29Mar1937.
3. “Question Former Lodger in Triple Slaying” - Des Moines Tribune, Des Moines, Iowa. 30Mar1937.
4. “Willful Ronnie Made Fools of Men, Dad Says” - Daily News, New York, New York. 30Mar1937.
5. “Gray Hair Found in Model’s Hand Chief Clue in Triple Murder” - Daily News, New York, New York. 30Mar1937.
6. “Fingerprints Found in Murder of Model” - Daily News, New York, New York. 31Mar1937.
7. “Slain Girl’s Father Held - Hunt Missing Clothes” - Daily News, New York, New York. 1Apr1937.
8. “Hunt Mad Sculpter, Ex-Wooer of Ronnie” - Daily News, New York, New York. 5Apr1937. 
9. “Irwin Writes Own Life Story” - Daily News, New York, New York. 12Apr1937.
10. “Mysterious Threats Alarm Doctor Who Treated Murder Suspect” - The Ithaca Journal, Ithaca, New York. 24Jun1937. 

“Nab Irwin - Admits Murders” - Daily News, New York, New York. 27Jun37.

Music

The Murdered Dancer - Luella Gren

Sneaky Suspicion - Anthony Earls

Everything We Knew - Christian Andersen

So to Say - Taylor Crane

Elevated Consciousness - Amaranth Cove

Beyond the Western Hills - Gabriel Lewis

Partners in Crime - Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen

What's Left Behind - Taylor Crane 

Crossing the Bridge - Jon Bjork

Hoist the Colours Buccaneers - Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen

Kick Off - Earle Belo

Rule Britannia - Sight of Wonders

The Great War - Jon Bjork

Playing by Hollywood's Rules - Golden Age Radio

I Will Remember Everything Forever - Ave Air

Forgotten - Ever So Blue

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