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True Crime Road Trip
Short, real-life stories about curious crimes and odd criminals in intriguing places.
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Lou Schachter
Jul 5
The Escape Fiasco
How did 25 German prisoners escape a Phoenix POW camp during WWII?
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Lou Schachter
Jun 28
Detour: Violent Fury
What turns anger into rage?
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Lou Schachter
Jun 21
Dust Bowl Dust Up
The LAPD’s 1936 border blockade stops refugees from entering California
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Lou Schachter
Jun 14
Detour: Throwback Lodges and Design Motels
New takes on old road trip lodging options
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Lou Schachter
Jun 7
Dark Sky City
A crusading newspaper publisher’s descent into madness
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Lou Schachter
May 31
Detour: London Calling
Were the Alters connected to a 1990 art theft in England?
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Lou Schachter
May 24
Death Valley Desperadoes
What triggered a gun battle in a national park?
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Lou Schachter
May 16
Detour: Did the Alters steal more?
And can AI help my investigation?
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Lou Schachter
May 10
The Unlucky Ticket
Did a lottery winner’s murderer commit the perfect crime?
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Lou Schachter
May 3
Detour: TV Coverage
Behind the scenes as local news programs cover my story
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