Criminal

A black and white illustration of a white crabapple tree on a black background. The tree is bare, missing its leaves and many of its branches.

Under the Crabapple Tree

Episode #236

2023-09-22 05:00:25

Download

On September 16, 1922, a reverend and a choir singer were found dead under a tree. Between their bodies was a stack of love letters. When police began investigating the murders, tabloid reporters did too, and rumors about the case began to spread quickly.

Joe Pompeo’s book is Blood and Ink.