Murder in the City by the Bay: A Guide to San Francisco's Darkest Secrets
Normand Franco
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.
San Francisco, a city known for its breathtaking views and iconic landmarks, hides a darker side beneath its vibrant streets. Murder in the City by the Bay takes you on a chilling journey through the unsolved mysteries, notorious crimes, and chilling murder cases that have shocked the city and left their mark on its history. In this gripping guide, you’ll uncover: The eerie tales of infamous murders that have haunted San Francisco for decades. A look at the criminal underworld that once thrived in the city's alleys and neighborhoods. True crime stories that involve famous landmarks, such as the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island. The dark history of the city’s most notorious neighborhoods, where danger lurked at every corner. From cold cases and baffling disappearances to the unspeakable crimes that shook the Bay Area, Murder in the City by the Bay offers a deep dive into the secrets that even locals often avoid talking about. Whether you're a true crime enthusiast, a history buff, or someone intrigued by the shadows of a city that has seen its share of bloodshed, this book will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Duration - 2h 14m.
Author - Normand Franco.
Narrator - Digital Voice Mia G.
Published Date - Sunday, 05 January 2025.
Copyright - © 2025 Leonard E Reynolds ©.
Location:
United States
Description:
This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice. San Francisco, a city known for its breathtaking views and iconic landmarks, hides a darker side beneath its vibrant streets. Murder in the City by the Bay takes you on a chilling journey through the unsolved mysteries, notorious crimes, and chilling murder cases that have shocked the city and left their mark on its history. In this gripping guide, you’ll uncover: The eerie tales of infamous murders that have haunted San Francisco for decades. A look at the criminal underworld that once thrived in the city's alleys and neighborhoods. True crime stories that involve famous landmarks, such as the Golden Gate Bridge and Alcatraz Island. The dark history of the city’s most notorious neighborhoods, where danger lurked at every corner. From cold cases and baffling disappearances to the unspeakable crimes that shook the Bay Area, Murder in the City by the Bay offers a deep dive into the secrets that even locals often avoid talking about. Whether you're a true crime enthusiast, a history buff, or someone intrigued by the shadows of a city that has seen its share of bloodshed, this book will keep you on the edge of your seat. Duration - 2h 14m. Author - Normand Franco. Narrator - Digital Voice Mia G. Published Date - Sunday, 05 January 2025. Copyright - © 2025 Leonard E Reynolds ©.
Language:
English
Chapter 1: The City of Shadows 4
Duration:00:00:04
San Francisco's History of Violence 4
Duration:00:03:30
The Rise and Fall of the Barbary Coast 6
Duration:00:02:38
The Mysterious Disappearance of Pearl Thomson 8
Duration:00:01:59
Chapter 2: The Golden Gate Bridge: A Tragic History 10
Duration:00:00:05
The Engineering Marvel and Its Design Flaws 10
Duration:00:02:21
Suicide and Homicide on the Bridge 11
Duration:00:02:41
The Haunting Stories of the Bridge's Ghosts 13
Duration:00:02:32
Chapter 3: Nob Hill's Haunted Past 16
Duration:00:00:04
The Murder of Sarah Winchester 16
Duration:00:02:33
The Specter of Mark Twain 18
Duration:00:02:18
The Curse of the Fairmont Hotel 19
Duration:00:02:01
Chapter 4: The Tenderloin District: A Hotbed of Crime 21
Duration:00:00:05
The History of Prostitution and Drug Addiction 21
Duration:00:01:58
The Rise of Gangs and Organized Crime 22
Duration:00:03:59
The Notorious Cases of Polly Adler and Richard Trenton Chase 25
Duration:00:02:59
Chapter 5: The Sunset District: A Place of Darkness and Murder 28
Duration:00:00:06
The Zodiac Killer's Reign of Terror 28
Duration:00:02:59
The Murder of Catharine Cassady 30
Duration:00:03:19
The Mysterious Case of the Black Dahlia 32
Duration:00:02:19
Chapter 6: The Haight-Ashbury District: A Hippie Haven Gone Wrong 34
Duration:00:00:06
The Summer of Love and Its Aftermath 34
Duration:00:02:32
The Rise and Fall of the Manson Family 36
Duration:00:02:37
The Murders at 1005 Ashbury 37
Duration:00:02:39
Chapter 7: The Castro District: A Target of Hate 40
Duration:00:00:05
The Assassination of Harvey Milk 40
Duration:00:03:46
The Night of the Long Knives 42
Duration:00:02:28
The Struggle for LGBTQ+ Rights 44
Duration:00:03:14
Chapter 8: The Mission District: A Cultural Melting Pot with a Dark Side 47
Duration:00:00:06
The Mission Street Murders 47
Duration:00:02:31
The Rise of the Latino Gangs 49
Duration:00:02:56
The Notorious Case of Jose Montano 50
Duration:00:02:51
Chapter 9: The Presidio: A Military Fortress with a Criminal Past 53
Duration:00:00:07
The Murder of John Vincent 53
Duration:00:03:39
The Mysterious Disappearance of Christopher Boyce 55
Duration:00:03:57
The Espionage Case of Jonathan Pollard 58
Duration:00:03:12
Chapter 10: Golden Gate Park: A Place of Beauty and Murder 61
Duration:00:00:05
The Murder of David Gulig 61
Duration:00:02:11
The Black Panther Case 62
Duration:00:02:02
The Unsolved Mystery of the Zodiac Killer's Victims 64
Duration:00:02:04
Chapter 11: Chinatown: A World Within a City 66
Duration:00:00:05
The Tong Wars and Gang Violence 66
Duration:00:02:08
The Murder of Harry Wong 67
Duration:00:02:41
The Rise of Triads and Organized Crime 69
Duration:00:03:01
Chapter 12: Russian Hill: A Sanctuary of Wealth and Corruption 72
Duration:00:00:06
The Murder of Anna Boudin 72
Duration:00:02:42
The Smuggling Ring of Roger Winter 74
Duration:00:02:42
The Financial Scandal of Alan Greenspan 75
Duration:00:02:01
Chapter 13: Twin Peaks: A City Landmark with a Sinister Past 78
Duration:00:00:06
The Mysterious Death of Dale Cooper 78
Duration:00:02:50
The Twin Peaks Murders 80
Duration:00:01:58
The Specter of the One-Armed Man 81
Duration:00:03:11
Chapter 14: Lombard Street: A Tourist Haven with a Hidden History 84
Duration:00:00:06
The Murder of Charles Becker 84
Duration:00:03:17
The Corruption of Police Chief John Mooney 86
Duration:00:02:47
The Notorious Case of the Black Baron 88
Duration:00:02:22
Chapter 15: Telegraph Hill: A Literary and Artistic Haven with a Dark Side 90
Duration:00:00:07
The Murder of Edwin Markham 90
Duration:00:02:38
The Rise of the Beat Generation 92
Duration:00:03:42
The Mysterious Disappearance of Jack Kerouac 94
Duration:00:02:27
Chapter 16: Angel Island: The Gateway to America 96
Duration:00:00:05
The Chinese Exclusion Act and Immigration Detention 96
Duration:00:02:48
The Death of Chinese Immigrants 98
Duration:00:03:39
The Rise of the Angel Island Movement 100
Duration:00:03:38