163. Vintage Case: Robert "The Rattlesnake Killer" James

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L.A. Not So Confidential

True Crime, Science, Mental Health, Health & Fitness, Social Sciences

4.6 • 973 Ratings

🗓️ 8 November 2023

⏱️ 33 minutes

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This month's vintage episode focuses on yet ANOTHER rattlesnake - themed killer, Robert James. Using his smooth southern charm, James left a trail of destruction from the heart of Alabama across the United States, conning and killing many of the women who had the misfortune of crossing his path. Insurance cons, murder, incest and rattlesnakes all play a role in the story of this cold and vicious killer. You can find all of our resources on our website: https://www.la-not-so-confidential.com/ L.A. Not So Confidential is proud to be part of the Crawlspace Media Network. http://crawlspace-media.com/

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0:00.0	Oh, he's cute. Mr. I can never sleep when I'm traveling. He's hugging his pillow like a sloth on a branch.
0:10.0	He couldn't sleep before. Now listen to him. Sounds like an elephant with a chest infection.
0:15.0	Well, they call him a dreamer. And now they're right.
0:19.0	All aboard, Mr. I can never sleep when I'm traveling.
0:23.0	Find all the comfort you need in the quiet lounge.
0:26.0	Piando Ferries, there is another way. The I'm Dr. Shiloh.
0:55.0	And I'm Dr. Scott.
0:57.5	And this is LA not so confidential, the Forensic Psychology and True Crime Podcast.
1:01.7	Each week we explored the intersection of psychology, the criminal justice system, and entertainment.
1:06.0	Today our episode is on the vintage case of the rattlesnake killer, Robert James.
1:16.0	Welcome back everyone. Hi Dr. Shiloh.
1:17.0	Hello Dr. Scott, how are you?
1:19.0	Good, but what is it with you in snakes?
1:21.0	You know, I do one thing on in Alabama snake crime and then you dig up another one like
1:26.3	geez oh yeah it's plentiful apparently we're just gonna have to get you some Freudian dream
1:31.0	interpretation for your snake stuff.
1:33.0	Oh, let's do it.
1:35.0	Yikes.
1:36.0	Hey folks, welcome back.
1:38.0	Our live stream this month is up for Saturday, November 18th at 4 PM.m. Pacific Standard Time, and we will be talking with
1:45.0	N. Lee Hunt, the author of the book I don't like Mondays, the true story
1:49.4	behind America's first modern school shooting.
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