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Flu Julia: The Con Artist Nurse That Made Bank Off Of Misery

Flu Julia: The Con Artist Nurse That Made Bank Off Of Misery

FromRidiculous History


Flu Julia: The Con Artist Nurse That Made Bank Off Of Misery

FromRidiculous History

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Length:
44 minutes
Released:
Aug 31, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

During the flu pandemic of 1918, Julia Lyons saw opportunity amid chaos. Posing a visiting nurse in Chicago, she successfully swindled numerous desperate people through a variety of cons, always seeming to escape the long arm of the law. In today's episode, the guys explore the ins and outs of Julia's criminal career -- including how it compares to the current pandemic.
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Released:
Aug 31, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

History is beautiful, brutal and, often, ridiculous. Join Ben Bowlin and Noel Brown as they dive into some of the weirdest stories from across the span of human civilization in Ridiculous History, a podcast by iHeartRadio.