The podcast episodes explore several notable crimes from the 1970s, providing historical context and insights into the investigative techniques and societal attitudes of the time.
The first episode details the story of Martin McNally, an unemployed man who hijacked a plane in 1972 to extort $500,000, drawing inspiration from the infamous D.B. Cooper case. Ten Thousand Feet in the Air delves into the dramatic hijacking and McNally's eventual arrest and sentencing.
The second episode focuses on the horrific murders of three young girls in Rochester, NY between 1971-1973, sparking a hunt for a potential serial killer. SERIAL KILLER: The Alphabet Murders Part 1 explores the investigative process and the societal impact of these crimes.