Episode 7

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26th Oct 2021

Body Parts Found on Playground in Appleton, 1967

On Monday, September 25, 1967, four children - in first and second grade at St. Joseph Catholic School - found an unusual package on their playground. It was a brown paper sack, which the children were kicking around the alley and throwing at each other. The principal, Sister Illuminata, confiscated the bag and looked inside. When opened, the principal found five dismembered toes and part of a foot.

This episode is based on chapter 9 of Gavin Schmitt's book: Fox Cities Murder & Mayhem

More information can be found at gavinschmitt.com/body-parts-found-by-schoolkids/

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Fox Cities Murder & Mayhem
Wisconsin True Crime from Author and Criminal Historian, Gavin Schmitt
Wisconsin has had it's fair share of notorious criminals that have been in the spotlight over the years, but what about bizarre crimes and mayhem that have vanished over time? Join author Gavin Schmitt and Eric Wulterkens as they take you through stories of crimes that were once front page news. Gavin will share crimes from his book "Fox Cities Murder & Mayhem" as well as those that have never been shared by him before.

If you're a fan of true crime who is tired of hearing about the same murders over and over, then you'll definitely like this podcast. And as listeners from the Wisconsin Fox Cities have said, some of these stories (such as the Appleton Butcher episode) have brought back memories of when they first heard about the cases as children. Not from Wisconsin? Don't worry, no knowledge of Wisconsin is necessary to enjoy these episodes.