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243: The Murder of Thora Chamberlain w/ Rod Kackley - A True Crime History Podcast

243: The Murder of Thora Chamberlain w/ Rod Kackley - A True Crime History Podcast

FromMost Notorious! A True Crime History Podcast


243: The Murder of Thora Chamberlain w/ Rod Kackley - A True Crime History Podcast

FromMost Notorious! A True Crime History Podcast

ratings:
Length:
69 minutes
Released:
May 10, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

On the afternoon of December 2nd, 1945, a fourteen-year-old student named Thora Chamberlain walked with friends to a high school football game in Campbell, California. A man wearing a U.S. Navy uniform pulled up beside them in his sedan and told them he needed a babysitter - and would compensate generously for the help. Thora accepted, got into his car, and was never seen alive again. Police, with the assistance of the F.B.I. (and famed G-man E.J. Connelley) soon arrested a ne'er-do-well named Thomas McMonigle, who confessed (sort of) to Thora's murder. An extensive search for her body at a nearby ocean cliff followed, although it would ultimately prove to be unsuccessful. My guest is Rod Kackley, author of "The Murder of Thora Chamberlain: A Shocking True Crime Story". He tells the story of Thora's kidnapping, the investigation, McMonigle's murder trial - and theorizes on the tragic and horrifying scenario that likely played out that fateful day for Thora Chamberlain. More information about the author can be found at his website: https://www.rodkackley.com/
Released:
May 10, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Serial killers. Gangsters. Gunslingers. Victorian-era murderers. And that's just the tip of the iceberg. Each week, the Most Notorious podcast features true-life tales of crime, criminals, tragedies and disasters throughout history. This is an interview show, spotlighting authors and historians who have studied their subjects for years, and whose stories are offered with unique insight, detail, and historical accuracy.