Hey Crimestituents! We’re gaveling in another session of Crime in Congress, a true crime podcast with host Harley that examines the shockingly true crimes and scandals of America’s elected officials throughout history.
Session 40: The Attempted Assassination of President Ronald Reagan
Hey Crimestituents! It's time to gavel in another session of your favorite political true crime podcast.
I'm your host, Harley, and today we are discussing the attempted assassination of President Ronald Reagan, who was not John Hinckley's first target - and no, the shooting was not politically motivated.
Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Hinckley_Jr.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Attempted_assassination_of_Ronald_Reagan
https://www.famous-trials.com/johnhinckley
https://people.com/politics/john-hinckley-jr-now-in-virginia-after-reagan-assassination-attempt/
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22 Aug 2025
Session 39: The Murder of Preston Taulbee in the U.S. Capitol
Hey Crimestituents! It's time to gavel in another session of your favorite political true crime podcast.
I'm your host, Harley, and today we are discussing the murder of former Congressman Preston Taulbee, who was shot in the halls of Congress by his arch nemesis.
Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.
Sources:
https://skepticalinquirer.org/newsletter/murder-in-the-u-s-capitol-and-the-ghost-of-william-p-taulbee/
https://bioguide.congress.gov/search/bio/T000055
https://www.npr.org/2007/02/19/7447550/a-historic-killing-in-the-capitol-building
https://ghostsofdc.org/2024/01/26/taulbee-kincaid-feud-capitol-shooting/
https://www.newspapers.com/image/32457944/?match=1&terms=%22kincaid%22%20AND%20%22taulbee%22%20
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/William_P._Taulbee?utm_source=chatgpt.com
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1 Aug 2025
Session 38: Robert Telles and the Murder of Journalist Jeff German
Hey Crimestituents! It's time to gavel in another session of your favorite political true crime podcast.
I'm your host, Harley, and today we are discussing the murder of journalist Jeff German, who was uncovering the corruption and affair of local politician Robert Telles.
Listen now wherever you get your podcasts.
Sources:
https://www.the-sun.com/news/12314488/robert-telles-found-guilty-murder-jeff-german/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
https://abcnews.go.com/US/nevada-politician-robert-telles-sentenced-life-killing-journalist/story?id=114853148&utm_source=chatgpt.com
https://nypost.com/2024/08/23/us-news/ex-democratic-las-vegas-politician-accused-of-murdering-veteran-journalist-stumped-when-confronted-with-surprise-text-message-at-trial/?utm_source=chatgpt.com
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jeff_German?utm_source=chatgpt.com
https://www.reviewjournal.com/investigations/county-office-in-turmoil-with-secret-video-and-claims-of-bullying-hostility-2577147/?utm_campaign=widget&utm_medium=latest&utm_source=staff_jeff-german&utm_term=County%20office%20in%20turmoil%20with%20secret%20video%20and%20claims%20of%20bullying%2C%20hostility
https://www.reviewjournal.com/investigations/embattled-county-official-losing-re-election-bid-posts-angry-letter-2594362/?utm_campaign=widget&utm_medium=latest&utm_source=staff_jeff-german&utm_term=Embattled%20county%20official%20losing%20re-election%20bid%2C%20posts%20angry%20letter
https://www.npr.org/2024/10/16/nx-s1-5155054/las-vegas-reporter-murder-official-sentenced
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