S2 Ep14: The Murder of "Diamond Bessie"

<div>When the body of a beautiful and well-dressed woman was discovered in 1877 outside of Jefferson, Texas, residents recognized her immediately -- even though they didn't know her real name. She'd been christened through gossip as "Diamond Bessie" thanks to the jewels she wore, and she'd come to town with a mysterious man who'd promptly disappeared.<br> <br> "<a href="https://www.centuriespod.com/">Crimes of the Centuries</a>" is a podcast from the <a href="https://www.obsessednetwork.com/">Obsessed Network</a> exploring forgotten crimes from times past that made a mark and helped change history.<br> <br> Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/centuriespod/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/centuriespod">Twitter</a>: @centuriespod<br> <br> Episode Sponsors:</div> <ul> <li> <a href="https://try.catperson.com/podcast-no-fine-print/?utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_source=Crimes-of-the-Centuries&amp;utm_campaign=mdr%7Ccotc&amp;host=Crimes%20of%20the%20Centuries&amp;offerid=cotc">Cat Person</a>: Go to <a href="http://www.catperson.com/COTC">www.CatPerson.com/COTC</a> and use code COTC to save nearly 50% on your Starter Box with free shipping.  </li> <li> <a href="https://www.hellofresh.com/cotc16">Hello Fresh</a>: America's number one meal kit! Go to <a href="http://www.hellofresh.com/cotc16">www.hellofresh.com/cotc16</a> and use code "cotc16" for up to 16 free meals and 3 free gifts!</li> <li> <a href="https://appsec.aarp.org/mem/join?campaignid=UARCC99&amp;cmp=cotc">AARP</a> - Try the benefits for yourself! Go to <a href="http://www.aarp.org/COTC">www.AARP.org/COTC</a> to join for just $12 for your first year with automatic renewal.</li> <li> <a href="https://www.luminesscosmetics.com/?coupon=COTC&amp;source=pc_cotc&amp;utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_medium=cpc&amp;utm_campaign=cotc">Luminess</a> - The most advanced airbrush system! Go to <a href="http://www.breezetoday.com/COTC">www.BreezeToday.com/COTC</a> and use code COTC to get 50% off.</li> </ul>