The murder of Ken McElroy comes off like a story from a cheap paperback book you’d get to read on a plane. But this is a true crime story, set in Missouri in the early 80s. And boy does it pack a punch.

The murder of Ken McElroy comes off like a story from a cheap paperback book you&rsquo;d get to read on a plane. But this is a true crime story, set in Missouri in the early 80s. And boy does it pack a punch.

Fall is the time our thoughts turn to pumpkin spice, sweaters, and grisly crimes. So in that spirit, Stuff You Should Know put together 12 of our best true crime episodes. We hope you enjoy them in good health. 

Fall is the time our thoughts turn to pumpkin spice, sweaters, and grisly crimes. So in that spirit, Stuff You Should Know put together 12 of our best true crime episodes. We hope you enjoy them in good health.&nbsp;

SYSK’s Fall True Crime Playlist

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Listen to this collection of top episodes from iHeartRadio and iHeartPodcasts. 

Listen to this collection of top episodes from iHeartRadio and iHeartPodcasts.&nbsp;

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SYSK’s Fall True Crime Playlist: The Strange Unsolved Murder of Ken McElroy

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Strange but true, actor Tippi Hedron kickstsarted the Vietnamese manicure industry in the United States in the 1970s. This is that story. 

Strange but true, actor Tippi Hedron kickstsarted the Vietnamese manicure industry in the United States in the 1970s. This is that story.&nbsp;

Short Stuff: Did Tippi Hedron start the Vietnamese manicure industry?

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If you don’t believe in any kind of god or afterlife - or even that there’s a meaning to life – does that mean you’re doomed to a life of gloom and doom? Heck no!, say humanists. Their philosophical movement says you can make your own meaningful life.

If you don&rsquo;t believe in any kind of god or afterlife - or even that there&rsquo;s a meaning to life &ndash; does that mean you&rsquo;re doomed to a life of gloom and doom? Heck no!, say humanists. Their philosophical movement says you can make your own meaningful life.

Humanists, the Happy Heathens

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First of all, movies can't be cursed because curses aren't real. However, that can't stop Josh and Chuck from taking a look at some movies throughout history that have had a disturbing number of bad things surrounding their production and release. Dive into the world of cursed movies in this very fun classic episode.

First of all, movies can't be cursed because curses aren't real. However, that can't stop Josh and Chuck from taking a look at some movies throughout history that have had a disturbing number of bad things surrounding their production and release. Dive into the world of cursed movies in this very fun classic episode.

Selects: Can movies be cursed?

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SYSK’s Fall True Crime Playlist: The Strange Unsolved Murder of Ken McElroy

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