334 - 2,000 Pounds of Soap
- Jun 30, 2022
- 1:01:57
- Full Episode
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<p>This week, Karen tells the story of murderer Adolph Luetgert, Chicago’s “Sausage King” and Georgia covers the mysterious disappearance of Laureen Rahn.</p> <p> </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
Brief Summary
Hosts discuss Roe v. Wade's impact and Adolf Lutgart's murder of his wife.
Key points
- Dr. Death the Cowboy. A story of a charming neurosurgeon who left a trail of broken bodies.
- Supreme Court Decision Impact. Discussion on the dire consequences of the Roe v. Wade overturning.
- Adolf Lutgart: The Sausage King. The story of Adolf Lutgart, a murderer and the real sausage king of Chicago.
- Adolf's New Marriage. Two months after Caroline's death, Adolf remarries Louisa Bickneys, a 23-year-old.
- Louisa's Journey to America. Louisa emigrates from Germany to New York City at 17, marking a new beginning.
- The Sausage King of Chicago. Adolf becomes a prominent figure in Chicago, known for his sausage business.
Episode highlights
- Dr. Death the CowboyA story of a charming neurosurgeon who left a trail of broken bodies.“This is a story of greed, betrayal, and a fight for justice.”0:51Jun 30, 2022
- Supreme Court Decision ImpactDiscussion on the dire consequences of the Roe v. Wade overturning.“This decision stripped away the right to have a safe and legal abortion.”1:36Jun 30, 2022
- Adolf Lutgart: The Sausage KingThe story of Adolf Lutgart, a murderer and the real sausage king of Chicago.“His name was Adolf Lutgart, and he killed his wife.”15:15Jun 30, 2022
- Adolf's New MarriageTwo months after Caroline's death, Adolf remarries Louisa Bickneys, a 23-year-old.“Yikes.”22:37Jun 30, 2022
- Louisa's Journey to AmericaLouisa emigrates from Germany to New York City at 17, marking a new beginning.“And then Gemma put a note that said, I'm not sure how Louisa makes her way from New York City to Chicago.”23:05Jun 30, 2022
- The Sausage King of ChicagoAdolf becomes a prominent figure in Chicago, known for his sausage business.“So this is the point where Adolph becomes the Sausage King of Chicago.”28:30Jun 30, 2022
- The Murder of Louisa LutgartAdolf's dark turn leads to the murder of his wife, Louisa, in a shocking act.“No one knows exactly what went on in the boiler room that night.”34:01Jun 30, 2022
- The Trial of Adolf LutgartAdolf's trial garners national attention as the prosecution presents damning evidence.“The biggest hurdle for the prosecution is proving murder in the absence of a body.”39:52Jun 30, 2022
Tension
70/ 100High tension
