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In 1959, a cave-in occurred in the Stockdale area. It entombed a construction worker for thirteen hours. This story made nationwide headlines. Purchase Notorious Bakersfield merchandise here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/Notori...

This isn't a notorious Bakersfield story because of where the crime was committed. This is a notorious Bakersfield story because of where the criminal was captured. Purchase Notorious Bakersfield merchandise here: https://www...

Bryce Laspisa disappeared ten years ago this week. This is his story. Purchase Notorious Bakersfield merchandise here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/NotoriousBakersfield Email: notoriousbakersfield@gmail.com Are you a Breaking Ba...

This story covers the tragic 1906 killing of a Bakersfield hotel/saloon owner. Purchase Notorious Bakersfield merchandise here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/NotoriousBakersfield Email: notoriousbakersfield@gmail.com Are you a Br...

On the night of March 30, 1995, there was an explosion at the Sunland Oil Refinery on Coffee Rd. It killed a young motorist passing by and injured several more. This is that story. Purchase Notorious Bakersfield merchandise ...

This week is the 54th anniversary of Charles Manson's sinister crimes. It's well known that Manson died here in Bakersfield in 2017. But there's another, lesser known Kern County connection to this story.

I've been busy with other projects, so this week's story is an encore presentation. We're approaching the 54th anniversary of the Charles Manson murders. Next week's Notorious Bakersfield episode will be about Bakersfield's c...

This story is about the wild ambitions and deadly rivalries of a family. Their once humble but highly successful business venture takes a tragic turn. It all begins in Southern California but culminates in Bakersfield. Purcha...

In December 2001, an elderly Bakersfield woman disappeared from the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. Despite extensive searches and investigations, Margie's whereabouts remained unknown for years. In 2008, her skeleta...

Azita Nikooei worked as an exotic dancer. When she went missing in 2004, there was widespread speculation that her disappearance was related to her profession. For nearly eight years her case remained a mystery. Purchase Noto...

For this Notorious Bakersfield episode, I cover the devastating 1889 fire that destroyed most of Bakersfield. The fire, which started as a minor kitchen fire, quickly spread and consumed the city. This week is the 134-year an...

This 100th episode of the Notorious Bakersfield podcast takes an in-depth look at the 1998 homicide of elementary school principal Kathleen Heisey. The case remains unsolved, leaving questions and speculations about killer's ...

Glenda Jean Hough went missing April 1, 1984. Eight months later her car-with her body inside- was discovered submerged in a canal. Kern County officials ruled her death an accident. Glenda's family doesn't agree. Purchase No...

In April 2016, Sonia Connell received alarming text messages from her nephew Derek, stating that his mother and stepfather were dead. Upon video calling Derek, he showed her the crime scene. Derek Connell became the prime sus...

After the dark and heavy episode last week, I'm switching gears to something more lighthearted and less serious. In this episode, I'll take you on a journey through the heyday of streaking in the 1970s, exploring how this fad...

In June 1995, a group of teenagers went to a secluded location in the Rosedale area of Bakersfield for a night of partying. However, the evening took a dark turn when two of the friends brutally beat and murdered their compan...

In the summer of 1947, a fearless Bakersfield police officer pursued armed robbers after they hit the Fox Theater. His courage earned him praise from the Bakersfield Chief of police. Purchase Notorious Bakersfield merchandise...

This episode takes a look back at a nearly 80-year-old murder mystery. Purchase Notorious Bakersfield merchandise here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/NotoriousBakersfield Email: notoriousbakersfield@gmail.com Are you a Breaking B...

A sportswriter for The Bakersfield Californian was killed at a track & field meet in 1986. This episode covers the tragic death of Phil Klusman. Purchase Notorious Bakersfield merchandise here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/Notor...

Alicia Manning was only three weeks away from graduating from CSUB when she was brutally murdered. Notorious Bakersfield takes a look back at that tragedy that shocked the entire CSUB community. Purchase Notorious Bakersfield...

This episode takes a look back at the 1969 bus accident that claimed the lives of three girls scouts from Bakersfield. Purchase Notorious Bakersfield merchandise here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/NotoriousBakersfield Email: not...

When Robert Ming told people he was going to be hunting lions, nobody questioned him. He wasn't hunting lions. He was hunting his estranged wife and a man. Purchase Notorious Bakersfield merchandise here: https://www.etsy.com...

Glenda Crosley killed her husband Sam by running him down with her car. She claimed spousal abuse as justification for this crime. Victim of Domestic Violence? Visit this link: https://kernalliance.org/ Purchase Notorious Bak...

For decades the Maison Jaussaud restaurant was a Bakersfield institution. This episode highlights the role the dinner club played in the Bakersfield community. But the main topic is about an incident that happened to Babe Jau...