American Criminal

The Dark Side of the American Dream

From Airship, the studio behind American Scandal, American History Tellers, and History Daily, comes a true crime history podcast that takes you inside the minds of some of our most notorious felons and outlaws, exploring the dark side to the American dream.

Host Jeremy Schwartz will introduce you to the picture-perfect brothers who teamed up to kill their parents; the thief who stole babies and ruined countless lives; the crypto king who siphoned off billions in the name of saving the world—and plenty more. From assassins and gangsters, to killers and con artists, whatever the case, whoever the criminal, you don’t know the full story—until now.

Listen wherever you get your podcasts, or to get early, ad-free access to the entire season first, plus hundreds of other ad-free history podcast episodes, subscribe at IntoHistory.com.

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American Criminal

Episodes

Feb. 6, 2024

Introducing American Criminal

Coming February 29th, 2024: American Criminal , from the studio behind American Scandal , American History Tellers and History Daily . American Criminal , is a new true crime history podcast that takes you inside the minds o…
Feb. 29, 2024

The Menendez Brothers | Five-Year Plan

On August 20th, 1989, Lyle and Erik Menendez shot and killed their own parents. Until then, this Beverly Hills family had been a portrait of the American Dream. How did it go so wrong? To listen to all four episodes of 'The …
March 7, 2024

The Menendez Brothers | They’re Going To Kill Us

For years, Lyle and Erik Menendez suffered at the hands of their parents. But when the brothers finally stood up for themselves, the family's toxic dynamic made bloodshed almost inevitable. To listen to all four episodes of …
March 14, 2024

The Menendez Brothers | Acts of Grief

In the quiet moments after killing their parents, Lyle and Erik Menendez expect to be arrested. But when no one suspects they're the killers, the brothers put together a plan to get away with murder. To listen to all four ep…
March 21, 2024

The Menendez Brothers | They Had It Coming

After their arrest, Lyle and Erik Menendez face the death penalty. But even as the media examines the case from every angle, it's years before the full story of the Menendez family comes out. To listen to all four episodes o…
March 28, 2024

The Menendez Brothers | Juror #9

Author and Genealogist Hazel Thornton discusses her experience as a juror during Erik Menendez's first trial. To listen to all four episodes of 'The Menendez Brothers' right now and ad-free, go to IntoHistory.com . Subscribe…

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