Bullies on Broad and Beyond
Bullies on Broad and Beyond, not only the the nickname for our beloved Philadelphia Flyers, but also the name of my beloved Philly true crime podcast in which we delve into some local true crime. Not only was this a passion project, but I proceeded to submit this for my senior project at Neumann University. I am beyond proud of this project and hope you enjoy it just as much!
Episode 1
Philly's First Bank Heist
This episode covers the first recorded bank robbery in US history. But I delve more deeply into the idea that this is the first instance of wrongful conviction and imprisonment.
Episode 2
Who was he? The Boy in the Box Finally Found His Name
This episode, featuring Aris Topalidis, a DELCO native covers the case known as The Boy in the Box. In this episode, not only do we cover the case but also hone in on the affects that victim identification can have on the public and those involved with the case.
Episode 3
Broomall's Dark Day: The Kidnapping and Murder of Gretchen Harrington
In this episode we cover the Gretchen Harrington kidnapping and murder case. In 1975, this 8 year-old girl went missing from Broomall , PA and was later found deceased in Ridley Creek State Park. I got to talk to the Broomall Chief of Police Brandon Graeff in regards to this case, focusing more on the personal side of being involved with a case such as this.
Podcast References: Books: True Crime Philadelphia: From America's First Bank Robbery to the Real-Life Killers Who Inspired  Boardwalk Empire By: Kathryn Canavan Marple's Gretchen Harrington Tragedy: Kidnapping, Murder, and Innocence Lost in Suburban Philadelphia By: Mike Mathis & Joanna Falcone Sullivan​ Episode 1 https://www.phillyvoice.com/first-bank-robbery-us-philly-carpenters-hall-patrick-lyon/ ​ Episode 2 https://www.nytimes.com/2022/12/08/us/boy-in-the-box-philadelphia-homicide.html https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/crime/boy-in-box-potters-field-philadelphia-cold-case-b2666661.html https://www.inquirer.com/opinion/boy-in-the-box-joseph-augustus-zarelli-philadelpha-police-20221209.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9imMInTHo0A&list=PLqFJWqJHPXL3QXOPj1oElkkaG9e-1cRmd&index=2 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5nl9ZfUsOY&list=PLqFJWqJHPXL3QXOPj1oElkkaG9e-1cRmd&index=20 Episode 3 https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/david-zandstra-gretchen-harrington-acquitted/​