Episodes

This episode covers the 1999 tragic death of Melissa Lonon, an 18-year-old mother to two children. Notorious Bakersfield: The Book is available for purchase! Order your copy here: https://a.co/d/3b1jj4F

If you've kept up on recent Bakersfield news, you're probably familiar with some aspects of The Bakersfield Three story. It's a complex story with multiple people involved...it was a difficult story to follow in the news. But...

Rachel Legan is a Bakersfield media personality. She worked in both radio a television, delivering the news or hosting her morning show on the radio. Rachel tells us about an event in her life that made headlines in Bakersfi...

For 72 years residents have flocked to the Kern County Fairgrounds on South P Street for fun and amusement. What many people don't realize, three years before the fair moved here, this location was the site of one of Bakersf...

This story occurred on Halloween 1986. Two murders. One in Bakersfield, One in Hesperia. Both committed by the same man. https://halloween2023.supercast.com/

In February 1991, a Bakersfield Police officer solved a murder case almost by accident. He was at the right place at the right time. https://halloween2023.supercast.com/

If it's October, it's time to check out George The Giant's Museum of Oddities and Wonders. Check out this pop-up musuem Fridays and Saturdays at 5630 District Blvd, suite 122. Click here to purchase The Notorious Bakersfield ...

This story from 2009 is extremely disturbing. The episode title should give you a clue to how horrific it is. https://halloween2023.supercast.com/

Hank Clason was a 78-year-old retired CHP officer. He was brutally murdered in 2002. This is his story. The Notorious Bakersfield Halloween Tour is available. Click the link to purchase this year's all new tour ($24.99): http...

In 1979, a developmentally disabled 21-year-old man was beaten to death at Kern Medical Center by staff. This is his story. Hopefully, something like this can't happen today. Purchase Notorious Bakersfield merchandise here: h...

A Bakersfield Fire Chaplain mysteriously vanished the morning after Easter Sunday in 1990. Purchase Notorious Bakersfield merchandise here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/NotoriousBakersfield Email: notoriousbakersfield@gmail.com ...

In 1959, a cave-in occurred in the Stockdale area. It entombed a construction worker for thirteen hours. This story made nationwide headlines. Purchase Notorious Bakersfield merchandise here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/Notori...

This isn't a notorious Bakersfield story because of where the crime was committed. This is a notorious Bakersfield story because of where the criminal was captured. Purchase Notorious Bakersfield merchandise here: https://www...

Bryce Laspisa disappeared ten years ago this week. This is his story. Purchase Notorious Bakersfield merchandise here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/NotoriousBakersfield Email: notoriousbakersfield@gmail.com Are you a Breaking Ba...

This story covers the tragic 1906 killing of a Bakersfield hotel/saloon owner. Purchase Notorious Bakersfield merchandise here: https://www.etsy.com/shop/NotoriousBakersfield Email: notoriousbakersfield@gmail.com Are you a Br...

On the night of March 30, 1995, there was an explosion at the Sunland Oil Refinery on Coffee Rd. It killed a young motorist passing by and injured several more. This is that story. Purchase Notorious Bakersfield merchandise ...

This week is the 54th anniversary of Charles Manson's sinister crimes. It's well known that Manson died here in Bakersfield in 2017. But there's another, lesser known Kern County connection to this story.

I've been busy with other projects, so this week's story is an encore presentation. We're approaching the 54th anniversary of the Charles Manson murders. Next week's Notorious Bakersfield episode will be about Bakersfield's c...

This story is about the wild ambitions and deadly rivalries of a family. Their once humble but highly successful business venture takes a tragic turn. It all begins in Southern California but culminates in Bakersfield. Purcha...

In December 2001, an elderly Bakersfield woman disappeared from the Dallas-Fort Worth International Airport. Despite extensive searches and investigations, Margie's whereabouts remained unknown for years. In 2008, her skeleta...

Azita Nikooei worked as an exotic dancer. When she went missing in 2004, there was widespread speculation that her disappearance was related to her profession. For nearly eight years her case remained a mystery. Purchase Noto...

For this Notorious Bakersfield episode, I cover the devastating 1889 fire that destroyed most of Bakersfield. The fire, which started as a minor kitchen fire, quickly spread and consumed the city. This week is the 134-year an...

This 100th episode of the Notorious Bakersfield podcast takes an in-depth look at the 1998 homicide of elementary school principal Kathleen Heisey. The case remains unsolved, leaving questions and speculations about killer's ...

Glenda Jean Hough went missing April 1, 1984. Eight months later her car-with her body inside- was discovered submerged in a canal. Kern County officials ruled her death an accident. Glenda's family doesn't agree. Purchase No...