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A 66-year-old widow was killed by a young man who went her front door. Downtown crime scene walking tour tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/downtown-crime-scene-walking-tour-tickets-596115336017 Purchase Notorious Bakersfi...

This year marks the 120-year anniversary of one of Bakersfield's most notorious crimes. Purchase Notorious Bakersfield merchandise here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/NotoriousBakersfield Email: notoriousbakersfield@gmail.com Are...

In October 1969, a little girl named Jody was abandoned on the freeway south of Bakersfield. Officials didn't have a lot to go to positively identify her. When her story ran in newspapers and broadcast on local TV news progr...

What's the future of the historic Woolworth building in downtown Bakersfield? David Anderson, one of the building's new owners gives Notorious Bakersfield listeners some insight into this project. Purchas Notorious Bakersfiel...

There's a lot of speculation about homicides in Bakersfield that may be the work of a serial killer. But to date, only one person connected to Bakersfield has been convicted of a series of killings. This episode is about that...

In 1988 a Bakersfield Police officer was wounded while on duty. This story has two unexpected twists to it. Purchase Notorious Bakersfield merchandise here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/NotoriousBakersfield Email: notoriousbaker...

A convicted rapist was paroled to Bakersfield in 1967. Listen to see how his past follow him here. Visit the Notorious Bakersfield website: https://www.notoriousbakersfield.com/ Purchase Notorious Bakersfield merchandise her...

This episode covers the 2011 abduction of a 7-year-old Bakersfield girl. The perpatrator will surprise you. Visit the Notorious Bakersfield website: https://www.notoriousbakersfield.com/ Purchase Notorious Bakersfield merchan...

This episode covers the 1973 murder of Carol Edde. Visit the Notorious Bakersfield website: https://www.notoriousbakersfield.com/ Purchase Notorious Bakersfield merchandise here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/NotoriousBakersfield...

A house fire in 1909 near Union Ave and Hosking Rd killed an entire family. Was it an awful accident or something more sinister? This 114-year-old Bakersfield mystery will be explored in this episode. Visit the Notorious Bake...

The Corporation Part 2 For a period of time that spans almost the entire 1980s, an organized crime ring operated in Bakersfield. This crime syndicate consisted of a rag-tag group of friends and acquaintances. They targeted in...

For a period of time that spans almost the entire 1980s, an organized crime ring operated in Bakersfield. This crime syndicate consisted of a rag-tag group of friends and acquaintances. They targeted independent businesses an...

During Christmas 1984 through to the New Year, the faithful and curious alike flocked to an East Bakersfield home to view what some claimed to be that of an apparition of the Virgin Mary. This is the story about The Virgin Ma...

In 1989, Kenneth Obney and a companion were ambushed by an assailant wearing a Santa costume in the parking lot of a Denny's restaurant in Bakersfield. If you'd like to support the Notorious Bakersfield podcast, you can buy m...

"Most of Arvin blew through Bakersfield on its way to Fresno..." That's how Don Hart, the mayor of Bakersfield at the time, described the 1977 wind and dust storm. If you'd like to support the Notorious Bakersfield podcast, y...

For 72 years residents have flocked to the Kern County Fairgrounds on South P Street for fun and amusement. What many people don't realize, three years before the fair moved here, this location was the site of one of Bakersf...

In early 1960, a young man roamed the state of California robbing women at gunpoint in their own homes. He targeted homes that were for sale. Homeowners in Modesto, Fresno, and Ventura fell victim to this criminal. He eventua...

The investigation into the deaths of two sex workers in the mid-1980s revealed an unlikely suspect...a Kern County Sherriff's deputy. If you'd like to support the Notorious Bakersfield podcast, you can buy me a coffee. Visit ...

Story 1: Monkey On The Loose In Bakersfield Story 2: Baby Boy Osborn If you'd like to support the Notorious Bakersfield podcast, you can buy me a coffee. Visit here to make a donation: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Notorious V...

18-year-old Dawn Koons was murdered in 1978. It took nearly four decades to solve this crime. If you'd like to support the Notorious Bakersfield podcast, you can buy me a coffee. Visit here to make a donation: https://www.buy...

This 1994 murder in the upscale neighborhood of The Oaks stunned and shocked the entire city of Bakersfield. If you'd like to support the Notorious Bakersfield podcast, you can buy me a coffee. Visit here to make a donation: ...

This sensational story from 1975 rocked an entire church congregation. If you'd like to support the Notorious Bakersfield podcast, you can buy me a coffee. Visit here to make a donation: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Notorious...

Notorious Bakersfield brings you a special Halloween bonus episode. On this Halloween episode, you'll hear the back story to Bakersfield's Central Park ghost. Also, a story from the West London Witch! Purchase the Notorious B...

Interview with Matt Munoz from Bakersfield's Mento Buru band. We discuss Mento Buru's 2021 EP Skalloween. Featured on this EP are two Halloween songs with Bakersfield roots-Buck Owen's "Monster's Holiday" and Ronnie Cook's "G...