In March 1941, Kansas Citians woke up to the most horrific news, 24 year old Leila Welsh was brutally murdered in her own bedroom after coming home from a date. The killer had laid in wait for hours, before sneaking into her bedroom through an open window while her mother slept in the room next to her, while her brother was asleep downstairs. Despite a bevy of physical evidence, there has never been a conviction to her murder, and to this day remains unsolved.

6 years later and almost 1700 miles away, 22 year old Elizabeth Short's body was found perfectly dissected, in a weed strewn empty lot in Los Angeles. It would be another case that would never be solved, but maybe it now has been.

The author Eli Frankel joined Jamie with UMKC's Chris Wolff to discuss his new book "Sisters in Death." Frankel ties the two murders together with a huge amount of detail. He spent 5 years total investigating the cases. And at the very least, both women did know the same Kansas City man. Could he possibly murdered them both and got away with it?

This discussion was recorded live at Rainy Day Books in front of a packed audience. Listen in as Frankel makes his case as to who was responsible for both murders, and how he managed to get away with it.

Special thanks to this month's sponsor, KC Bier Co! They invite you to enjoy their winter seasonal beer, Schwarzbier!

Be sure to join both Jamie and Alex at the Speakeasy Spa on Tuesday December 9 from 4:30 to 6:30 pm! The event is free, but space IS limited- you must email us at: killingcitypod@gmail.com to reserve your space before it sells out! Jamie and Alex will each make a killer cocktail, while discussing some of their most interesting cases, while Speakeasy Spa will provide free tacos, sangria AND chair massages! Plus enter to win a free massage!

It's Halloween season and we all love a good scary story - but sometimes, a tale is so scary, it leaves literally with chills.

Kansas City was home to the first documented internet serial killer. He had a long criminal record, but for the vast majority of his life, he was simply a con man who swindled various businesses and individuals out of their money. Law enforcement and Prosecutor's office had numerous opportunities to put him behind bars for a long time, but they failed to do so. They would lead to deadly consequences as he pivoted away from being a con man into being a horrifying serial murderer, who preyed on the most vulnerable. Join us for this truly terrifying tale that most likely will keep you up at night.

Full show notes, including all the accompanying links can be found on our website: www.killingcitypod.com.

A skeleton in a cave. A businessman who vanished 17 years earlier. A partner who disappeared the same day. Was it murder, a cover-up, or both? 🥃 Sponsored by Gunnar’s Bourbon Company. Complete show notes at killingcitypod.com (http://killingcitypod.com/).

Welcome back! We launch Season 3 with a doozy of a story of a building collapse that led to one of the most brutal civilian massacres in American history.

Our story starts way back in 1863, when a women's prison for Confederate sympathizers crashed to the ground, killing 4 women and maiming many others. That collapse enraged Quantrill's raiders, who decided to burn, murder and maim much of Lawrence Kansas in revenge. When it was all said and done, over 150 Lawrence residents were dead, and a quarter of the buildings were burnt to the ground.

This month's episode is sponsored by our good friends at J. Rieger & Company!

Killer Cocktail recipe: Killer Crash & Burn Martini (Original Creation)


Ingredients:
• 2 oz J. Rieger’s Gin
• 1 oz dry vermouth
• 0.5 oz pineapple juice (for tropical “crash”)
• 1 dash orange bitters (adds complexity)
• 1 dash Tabasco or a spicy tincture (for “burn”)
• Flamed orange twist or fresh jalapeño slice for garnish
Instructions:
1. Add gin, vermouth, pineapple juice, bitters, and Tabasco into a mixing glass with ice.
2. Stir until well chilled.
3. Strain into a chilled martini glass.
4. Flame an orange twist over the glass, or garnish with a thin jalapeño wheel for a spicy kick.
Optional: Rim the glass with a mix of sugar and cayenne pepper for extra burn!

Sources:

Bloody Dawn, The Story of the Lawrence Massacre by Thomas Goodrich

Civil War on the Western Border, 1854-1865 by Jay Monaghan

In December 2023, we released "A Killer Headache", an episode recorded live where we discussed the Kansas City connection to the infamous Tylenol poisoning case in Chicago.

Now with Netflix releasing a 3 part documentary on the Tylenol case, we decided to weigh in on Netflix's take of the tragedy, and then allow you to hear how we told the story back in 2023.

We also make an announcement of subscriber only content coming to you in Season 3. Have suggestions or comments on that? email us at: killingcitypod@gmail.com

email us if you want to do a summer walking tour!: killingcitypod@gmail.com

In the heart of Kansas City, hidden beneath the modern cityscape, lie the forgotten landmarks of the city's criminal past. Join us as we uncover the untold stories of the mob’s influence on this city—places you walk past every day without realizing they once hosted murder, corruption, and shady dealings. From speakeasies to smoky backrooms, these landmarks were the epicenter of Kansas City's mob world.

This is our second season finale, brought to you by our sponsor West Bottoms Whiskey Co., with a Killer Cocktail recipe from Jamie Green. Don’t miss this gripping exploration of the dark side of the Crossroads....the heart of Killing City.

Have a tip or a comment about the show? Contact us at killingcitypod@gmail.com!

ALSO, we are planning TWO live streams that we will also put up on here. Please follow us on YouTube and Facebook. We will have a live stream on May 15, 2025 AND June 15, 2025! Details soon .

At about 2 am on March 27, 1977, an enormous explosion destroyed 2 buildings and most of a city block in the River Market neighborhood. Why was it bombed? And who did it? We discuss all of it in this month's episode!

But first! Jamie's childhood friend Jim Hanna joins us to talk all about his True-Crime YouTube series: "Shot.....or Shot?"

Jim is an actor in Hollywood who has been on shows such as Hacks, Matlock and much much more!

This month's episode is once again sponsored by our good friends at West Bottoms Whiskey!

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Show theme written and performed by ⁠⁠⁠Jackie Myers⁠⁠⁠. Introduction by ⁠⁠⁠Laura Kelly Ellis⁠⁠⁠.

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Angela Monroe. Anna Ewing. Patricia Wilson Butler. Sheilah McKinzie. Darci Williams. Carmen Hunt. Claudette Juniel. Sandra Reed. Nellia Harris.

Nine women were murdered in and around Prospect Avenue, marking the emergence of a new serial killer in Kansas City in 2004.

Shockingly, the killer brazenly called 911 to disclose the locations of the bodies. Our special guest, former Jackson County Prosecutor Jean Peters Baker, who served as assistant county prosecutor during that time, joins us to delve into the Prospect Avenue murders. She offers profound insights into the case, covering aspects from the investigation and trial to the disturbing history of the perpetrator's family, known as one of the most violent in Kansas City's history.

Tune in to hear more on Apple, Spotify or wherever you get your podcasts.

This Month's SponsorFebruary's sponsor is West Bottoms Whiskey Co. They have a new whiskey out called convergence. The history of American whiskey began taking shape when Scottish settlers brought their malt whiskey techniques and illicit stills to a fledgling America, where Rye whiskey was making its name as the nations first homegrown spirit. The coming together of Old World tradition and New World agriculture helped lay the foundation for a whiskey revolution.

Convergence Whiskey embodies this rich history, combining rye and single malt whiskeys into a distinctive blend, which rests in a Malbec wine cask for its signature finish. This cask resting process allows time and tradition to merge into one uniquely blended whiskey that honors both classic and modern whiskey making techniques.Be sure to visit and tell them you heard about them on the podcast!

The Killer Cocktail is the Stool Pigeon.

Ingredients:

• 1 oz whiskey
• 1 oz Apple brandy or applejack
• Dash Grenadine syrup
• Fresh lime juice to taste.

Method:

• Stir the ingredients together in a mixing glass. Serve with a rock of ice.
• Garnish with a thin apple slice.
• Tell nobody how this drink is made...snitches get stitches.

Enjoy!

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Show theme written and performed by Jackie Myers. Introduction by Laura Kelly Ellis.Going to Killing City Podcast is recorded and produced in beautiful Kansas City, Missouri. Copyright © 2025 killingcitypod.com - All Rights Reserved. No reproduction, excerpting, or other use without written permission. We are an Amazon Associates seller, and some of our links may earn us a commission. Media inquiries: pleasecontact Alex.