Murder, kidnapping, dismemberment—these are the crimes of many a true crime podcast; just not this true crime podcast. In this episode, Caleb and Greg explore wire fraud, its history, and why it comes up in nearly every case study they discuss.

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Sources:
The History Of Wire Fraud — LAWS.com
Wire Fraud: Definition, examples, and prevention. — Datavisor
Mail and wire fraud — Wikipedia
U.S. postal system established | July 26, 1775 — History.com
Telegraph | Invention, History, & Facts — Britannica
History of the Mail Fraud Statute — United States Postal Inspection Service
Wire and Mail Fraud — Prison Professors
Uncovering the Legislative Histories of the Early Mail Fraud Statutes: The Origin of Federal Auxiliary Crimes Jurisdiction — University of Utah Law
P.T. Barnum was an Early Adopter of the Telegraph- So he Could Prank his Co-Workers — Another Century Blog
Wired on Crime: Soapy Smith’s Telegraph Con — Another Century Blog
18 U.S. Code § 1343 - Fraud by wire, radio, or television — Cornell Law School
What is Wire Fraud, and What is the Statute of Limitations for Wire Fraud? — Warren Law Group
Former Enron CEO Jeffrey Skilling Resentenced to 168 Months for Fraud, Conspiracy Charges — DOJ
Federal Jury Convicts Former Enron Chief Executives Ken Lay, Jeff Skilling On Fraud, Conspiracy And Related Charges — DOJ