The Tragic Case of Veronica Gedeon - Pin-up Model Vintage Crime Case - Fickle Fate Series

#crime #newyork #model
(subtitles in major languages!!)
It’s 1930s New York, and the police have just discovered the bodies of three murdered people inside a boarding house - one of them a pretty model for a true crime periodical.
There were lots of suspects, including her own father - but who would do this to a young lady who had no enemies and was loved by all?
Her mother and a lodger were also murdered, investigations revealed that they also had no enemies.
While the police were concentrating on the wrong man, the real murderer was already hundreds of miles away….
Loads more interesting vintage crime cases on my Patreon!
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[@draganasidlik7084]

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I just became a member. I so appreciate your content

[@ObsoleteOddity]

@@SheilaRiley-ug9pb much appreciated Sheila, thank you so much for your support!

[@avamasquerade]

That poor thing! Even from here, 100 years later, and somehow communicated through an old photo, her dog looks traumatized and filled with incomprehensible grief. The poor pup had seen some things and the media's seeming gleeful torment of the animal is an abject horror...

[@CleoHarperReturns]

Yes, I caught that too! Just lost my own beautiful boy last October. Once you see the range of emotions on a beloved dog's face, you can see it in the face of all dogs. A cursed gift.💔

[@GabyGibson]

Ah, yes. I've read about this case and have seen a few true crime show episodes about it. This case needs a lot more exposure and this was brilliant as always my friend.

[@ObsoleteOddity]

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[@amywc5309]

"Buddy, you really did it." Understatement of the year.

[@honeyvitagliano3227]

😂💀

[@patriciaalexander1061]

My Grandmother used to have these magazines around her house. I was fascinated by them. Woman tied up and in all forms of horrifying poses. No wonder I have a true crime obsession.

[@cristinesaunders2428]

Wow, what a story! It's uncanty that she was a true crime model; and in the end she was kiled by an insane crimal! Loved the picture of the door opening at the end, showing a ghostly lady:)) Thank you Oddie! Have a wonderful day:))

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Thank you! 😊 Glad you enjoyed the presentation my friend!

[@kaijunasan4497]

Feels like it's been too long! Pin up is still art ❤

[@Serenityafterall]

I enjoy listening to your stories at night with my head under the covers like a scared child . Ive been listening since 2016 faithfully❤

[@ObsoleteOddity]

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[@EnticinglyDeadly]

A very smart piece of work there Oddie. Cheers.

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Many thanks!

[@renee1961]

Obsession is a Very Dangerous emotion!!

[@Mayakran]

Yeah, people use that term wayyyy too casually nowadays, lol. “This new lipstick is gorgeous omg I’m *obsessed*!” Nah, you just think it’s pretty. Obsessed would be buying the entire stock, hoarding them, setting up a little shrine, worrying your friends and family and coworkers over your fascination.

[@bronwentillman8385]

A fascinating and truly horrific crime! Thank you, Dearest Oddie, for bringing this to us! A beautiful victim of "wrong place/wrong time". Thankfully, her case was solved! All 3 victims deserved justice. And poor Ethel, losing her mother and sister in one fell swoop to a vicious and deceitful "friend".

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you 😊

[@katymay2611]

Fascinating as always and very well put together. I enjoy these videos and look forward to new ones. Thank you for continuing to provide interesting and historical content ❤🙂

[@ObsoleteOddity]

That’s very kind of you thank you so much for your positive feedback!

[@nonosays]

One of the saddest things I ever heard. A girl gets murdered for coming home and getting ready for bed. Who cares what she did for a living? She did not a thing to provoke the situation. Disgraceful exploitation by the press. And her poor innocent mother and boarder! What a terrible story. But very well done, Oddy!😮

[@Chrissy259]

nonosays, I agree with you 100%. Veronica Gedeon and the others were totally innocent, and none deserved to be murdered like this!

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you 😊

[@arlanstrong1424]

A Sunday treat from Oddie! Oh how we treasure your juicy vignettes. Your voice and interaction add to the pleasure.

[@ObsoleteOddity]

I really appreciate your positive feedback - thank you very much :)

[@anniej1834]

Couldn't click quick enough thanks 4 another fantastic video 📸 and as always I've smashed the like button ✅

[@ObsoleteOddity]

That's very kind of you, thank you for that Annie.

[@great-grandmakirk8828]

No one can tell a story as wonderfully as you do. This was really a strange one. Thank you so much for sharing this with us.❤️😍 I’m looking forward to your next video. ❤️😍👏🏼👵🏻

[@ObsoleteOddity]

That is so very kind of you my friend, thank you so much as always for your wonderful support. Have a great start to the week and best wishes.

[@TheKulu42]

I'm always impressed by how you can find and use all of those photographs, and I enjoyed your narration as usual.

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Very happy you enjoyed the images, thank you so much for your feedback! 😊

[@tillyg8858]

This was a sad, but very interesting story. Thank you for sharing.

[@ObsoleteOddity]

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[@mariabrett6712]

Hello my dear friend Oddie I've missed you been such a long time since ive had the pleasure of seeing your interesting video's you tube are being mean in my opinion glad you're back ❤🎉

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Welcome back! I really appreciate your positive feedback - thank you very much :)

[@dmreddragon6]

I cannot imagine what her sister Ethel went thru after her mother and sister were murdered. Then to find out that she was the intended victim.

[@shawnsutherland2111]

Harold Schechter wrote a book about this case in 2014 titled “The Mad Sculptor: The Maniac, the Model, and the Murder that Shook the Nation.”

[@OGxCSH]

Thanks again for another great video Oddie...cheers

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Very welcome!

[@99fruitbat94]

Thank You for the video Oddie ❤

[@ObsoleteOddity]

You're most welcome, thanks for your feedback!

[@danom3572]

Thanks for sticking with us, specifically us old folk that have a hard enough time finding youtube haha...also sorry and perturbed you had to put a comment guideline notice...

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Thank you so much for reaching out with your kind feedback 😊

[@rosanajaquez3274]

Oddie, thank you for another great feature documentary! I am a native NYer and started my career in real estate. I actually showed an apartment once many, many moons ago in the building this took place at - 316 East 50th Street, known then as Beekman Place. Very interesting story, but so sad all the same. Thank you!❤

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Very glad you enjoyed it Rosana, thank you so much for your great feedback! Oh my goodness! What a small world - actually in that apartment block, did you feel any strange vibes?

[@rosanajaquez3274]

Honestly, yes, though not as much as driving in Westfield,NJ by the site of where both the List murders and the infamous Watcher cases took place. Living in two states notorious for historic crimes is quite the experience!

[@beverlyforward7173]

Oh well done! Well researched. Loved the old pictures and your movements within as always. Thank you!

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Very glad you enjoyed it Beverly, Many thanks!

[@tomcaldwell5750]

Tragic and sad situation. Thank you Oddie, I am amazed at the quality of your videos.

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Thanks for your very kind feedback - much appreciated 😊

[@tracytracy622]

Hi, Oddie! Thank you for a new video ❤ You chose some really nice pictures. Poor trio, what an awful end for them.....

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Glad you like them!

[@luvuforeverjames]

Thank you again Oddie for yet another fascinating and very well put together story, I think you would do well as an investigator yourself, as you are always very thorough in your research. Thanks again my friend.

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Very glad you enjoyed it! Oh yes, I think I would’ve enjoyed an incarnation as a investigator! 😄

[@Renee2day598]

So excited for this YT upload! Cheers!🎉

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Hope you enjoy it!

[@renee1961]

Oddie, your videos are So Amazing! Love them!!

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Much appreciated, thank you kindly!

[@renee1961]

​@@ObsoleteOddityyou're very welcome!

[@msc8663]

Thanks Oddie! Another interesting but sad sorey. My love to you and Mrs Oddie. Take care my friend.💕💕

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Thank you kindly

[@heru-deshet359]

How nice to see you again. It's been a long while. 😊

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Welcome back!

[@SookiesCharlie_aunt]

Oddie, i just love your videos especially vintage stories that I've never heard before. Ive always looked forward to your vids! Much love from NYC!❤🥰

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Glad you like them! Thank you so much for your kind feedback!

[@theresadimaggio7241]

Great program Oddity. Love all the work you do. Your special effects are awesome

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Thank you kindly Theresa 😊

[@JJW77]

You did another excellent vintage crime story telling...

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Thank you so much!

[@maureenmcdonough7018]

Such a sad story thank you for presenting it to us and for all your hard work It is much appreciate May God bless your and yours

[@ObsoleteOddity]

I appreciate your positive feedback Maureen, thank you so much.

[@KimF1]

Thanks Oddie, very interesting! ❤

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you 😊

[@katmandoo4462]

I've seen this covered once before. This is by far a superior version. Love your work.

[@ObsoleteOddity]

That’s very kind of you, much appreciated! 😊🙏

[@jinx17]

Your videos are so interesting to watch, you don't add a lot of the same old stock footage in every single video. You have the vintage photos and I like that you put the scrolling script in there to fill in between photos. Much more effort than a lot of other channels. Such a shame youtube is such a butt about censorship.

[@ObsoleteOddity]

I appreciate that, thank you so much for your positive feedback. Yes, because of certain things I have said, and recounted, the powers that are have made sure that my channel is suppressed and shadow-banned, plus they delete my subscribers on a regular basis. As long as one goes along with their agenda, they will promote inferior talent.

[@judyrichards969]

Oddie what a great and tragic story. Thank you. Only you could tell this story. Yes i did see the death mask. Thank you !

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Thank you Judy I appreciate your great feedback - much appreciated!

[@sandracollins7938]

Oddie , I agree with what you said about the case. No need in repeating it all. Loved the color pics of New York. Another very good story from you. I know you put a lot of time & research into these stories-----I thank you!!

[@ObsoleteOddity]

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[@PHBRNTGGR2]

Wow! How sad was this story. Can you imagine confronting a suspect instead of just calling the police…. That was ballzy or just dumb. She could have been murdered too!!!

[@CoffeeCakeCrumble]

What an absolutely crazy series of events! Kindness and patience got poor Mary killed, I can't imagine the conflict she felt and the shock of him attacking her out of the blue. A little off topic....I really liked the standard typewriter font you used! I have a WWII era Royal Quiet De Luxe that still works perfectly😊😊😊😊

[@deniseleplatt1616]

Wonderful as always. Thank you Odie

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Thank you for watching and listening my friend.

[@Sonnycorleone162]

Oddie, Great upload. At 4:16 that also sounds like the actress Sharon Tate as well and what happened to her! Sad murder case indeed from long ago. You are an expert in bringing us vintage crime. Thank you!

[@ObsoleteOddity]

That's very kind of you, thank you for that.

[@jett8193]

Hey Oddie, thanks for sharing this "Fickle Fate" of Veronica Gedeon. Her face looks so familiar to me. I used to sell/collect womens antique & vintage hats & can't help feeling like there's a vintage, store hat-display-head/bust modeled after her. Also, I love that tinkly music at the end, instantly makes me wanna watch the original, Karloff, "Lady Killers" now. I joined your Patreon just now, but the free version, as I'm on a fixed income. Thx again, Oddie 🖤

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Very glad you enjoyed it my friend, thank you so much for your positive feedback! Much appreciated 😊

[@renee1961]

Hello, Oddie, my Friend! How are you doing today? As always, Thank You for your Excellent videos! ALWAYS 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟! 🤗🤗

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Thank you so much for reaching out with your kind feedback 😊

[@renee1961]

@@ObsoleteOddity it's always my pleasure,! I Love your videos! Always Fascinating, and Beautiful!

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Very kind, thank you 😊

[@AmericanAmy]

Sad story.

[@nanmattingly6402]

Very good Oddie. Your vlogs always fascinate me; your voice is mesmerizing, and I love the graphics you include. Thanks again wonderful Oddie, and hello to Mrs. Oddie.

[@ObsoleteOddity]

I’m happy to hear that my friend, thank you so much for your positive feedback!

[@chanel58style70]

As always, a well narrated very interesting story! I realize that this is a minor detail, but loved the train clip. 🦋

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Thank you very much!

[@renee1961]

Seems like Mary, and Frank were forgotten about. How sad.

[@dariussatius1621]

Another great video! Thank you!

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@ToddNitsche]

Hello Sir,exellent program,I wish you would do it more often.personally id love to hear more mystery and less murder,thanks

[@VanishingPoint1970]

I'm so glad I found your channel again ❤

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Welcome back!

[@louiseb3491]

I really enjoyed this. Thank you ☺️

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you .)

[@helenwagner9878]

I absolutely listen to way to many murder stories. I actually remembered hearing this one 🤔 twice. But I like your voice best ❤

[@ObsoleteOddity]

I really appreciate that, thank you.

[@Ava-oc1dg]

I always look at these people to read their faces or their eyes. I look to see if there is something different some tell tale sign. But no. TY oddie

[@shirleybezuidenhout2724]

Very interesting story. Thanks again Oddie for sharing 😊

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Glad you enjoyed it, thank you for your feedback!

[@jmflyer55]

Another great video. New subscriber doing sone binge watching…

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Thank you, my friend, very happy it was to your liking!

[@chatita9527]

Thank you for the storytelling. It was fascinating like always. I really enjoyed it! ❤ Greetings from Berlin Germany

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Very glad you enjoyed it, thank you so much for reaching out with your positive feedback!

[@KJKFORYOU]

Love these old cases ❤

[@KJKFORYOU]

Love the old photos

[@brendabrooks6731]

Never disappointed 😊Take care out there Oddity 😊

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you 😊

[@debralerner8298]

what a fascinating case oddie thanks for the posting i really enjoyed this one!!!!!!🙂🙂🙂🙂!!!!!!

[@ObsoleteOddity]

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Aloha 🌺 Oddie & Family🥰🌺♥️

[@anthonybarnwell767]

Excellent 👌

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@kathleenmholland8055]

My mother used to buy those "detective" magazines when I was a young kid....all I could figure out from their lurid covers, Oddie, was that something horrible was happening to the...underclad...women portrayed, screaming, on the covers of those things. I don't know why she read them. I never had the courage to ask. She left them laying about sometimes, I'd see and read the covers, and I don't think she should have done that, left them around like that...they weren't pleasant to see. Guess she didn't care. Sèeing them during those years did not stop my later fascination, starting at 19, with criminal investigation and forensic science, which, to this day, over 50 years later, is one of my passions. It's fun being an old "armchair detective", you know, it's great intellectual exercise (however strange that kind of intellectual exercise may be!), and I imagine I'll be studying this stuff, our Oddie, for however much longer I'll be around. Your elegant and beautifully researched videos are a fascinating joy to me. They get my old neurons firing away! American cases are fascinating enough, but I also love learning about cases in other countries, too, which you often present so very weĺl. And you care about the victims, as all who portray cases in the media should do. Just surprises me how, back then, the reporters were allowed to overrun crime scenes, interfere with and contaminate these situations in such a crass and insulting way. They were turning horror and sadness into tabloid fodder...still done today, but at least they are no longer allowed to overrun and contaminate, and even steal things from crime scenes as they once were allowed to do. Another superb video, beautifuĺly done, and fascinating, Oddie Beau. Yours are truly the best I've seen, and I'm picky! Thank you again , with love and best wishes. 😊

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Thank you for your fantastic feedback, Kathleen, that really is a lovely compliment and I loved reading your own account of how you come to enjoy vintage crime. Have a lovely Sunday, and very glad you enjoyed the presentation! 😊🙏

[@lynnschaeferle-zh4go]

This isn’t the only story about a sick man who can’t abide good looking women. Then the fact that the woman is an actress, dancer, model means she’s been begging for. The fact that cops don’t bother with it means they too feel that she deserves it. Once the murderer gets to trial well he’s insane. The beauty of the woman drove him mad. It’s her fault. The good old misogynistic motive is totally unfounded. After all nobody can challenge it without being dragged in the mud.

[@rkatewinslet6657]

U r an awesome content creator thank u

[@ObsoleteOddity]

I appreciate that!

[@applicationuser9764]

This was wonderful. Thank you so much!

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Glad you enjoyed it! Thank you 😊

[@mijiyoon5575]

This killer is straight out of a creepy horror movie, only it is worse b/c it is real true crime ...Yikes! That line he spoke TS 19:00 & you *Oddie* made it even creepier ...good job w/ all this *Oddie* TS 19:22

[@ObsoleteOddity]

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[@shelliewerner5624]

Wow...what a story...and it's true...love your content...

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😊 Much appreciated, thank you kindly!

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Say hello to Oddette...stay well...

[@mleighqs]

Great vid Obsolete Oddity, very interesting case.

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Very glad you enjoyed it, thank you

[@GlamGam1964]

An early example of how social media is useful in solving crimes.

[@bettybg1051]

Good morning Oddie 🎉

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Evening!

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[@nancydesrocher8338]

So excited to watch this tonight!! We check for new posts all the time.👏👏👏👏Getting in pajamas and making a cup of tea now!🫖☕️😂

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Hope you liked it!

[@user-wt1wo1mn9r]

This was an amazing story poor Ronnie a shame her life was cut short … I love all your videos you are the best!!!❤

[@ObsoleteOddity]

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[@ObsoleteOddity]

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[@cadillacdeville5828]

You're AMAZING 😍

[@ObsoleteOddity]

thank you kindly!

[@peachai27]

I wonder if her father could have filed a case against the investigators who tortured him.. And Bob castrating himself, he's definitely not in the right mind!

[@sadielevens1144]

❤❤❤❤❤ I always love your videos.

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Thank you so much!!

[@great-grandmakirk8828]

Thanks!

[@ObsoleteOddity]

I appreciate the very kind donation great grandma Kirk, thank you so much!

[@bibiijaz6238]

So sad! You forgot to mention the culpability of the press! They called several men “the murderer.” Ruined reputations for sure.

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Well, that’s nothing new, they’re still doing it today.

[@bibiijaz6238]

@@ObsoleteOddity right you are! Love your content thank you!

[@ObsoleteOddity]

I appreciate that, thank you so much 😊🙏 I can’t believe that there hasn’t been any adequate laws brought in to put a leash on the paparazzi, they have caused so much damage.

[@thepainteduniverse3648]

So “odd,” - as soon as you said the word sculptor the very first time, I was like “oh, it was totally him.” 🤔

[@missGLO.]

Ty for putting n g more videos on KZbin

[@ObsoleteOddity]

You're most welcome, thanks for your feedback!

[@widowlovelace796]

I look so forward to every one of your in-depth investigations❣️❣️❣️

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Thank you for watching and listening my friend.

[@nancyM1313-Boo]

Thank you Oddie🌻🕊

[@ObsoleteOddity]

You are so welcome 🙏

[@missmaggie2620]

One things for sure...media has not changed one bit. Also, the Mattawan State Hospital was in NJ. Close to where I lived & we took a class trip there in the 5th grade, I don't know what the school system was thinking. I also lived on the grounds as an au pair for one of the psychiatrist that treated patients there.

[@gyongyiszoke1622]

Thank you🙂

[@ObsoleteOddity]

You’re welcome!

[@renee1961]

What a Horrific Crime! So Brutally Savage! 💔💔💔💔🙏🙏🙏🙏🥀🥀🥀🥀🕊️🕊️🕊️🕊️

[@cindysmith6612]

Thank You

[@ObsoleteOddity]

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[@jocelynsomerville4319]

Brillant story would love 2 know about him ❤👍

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Thank you 😊

[@reneelibby4885]

" My client is crazy as a bedbug." Yep.

[@HyperActive7]

Bob was a bit coocoo and I'm really surprised or not surprised the system allowed him to be free on the streets to where he didn't even have any remorse about killing three people in cold blood.

[@FaerieStar]

Poor Ronnie 😢

[@cherripaterson6066]

this was an interesting story, Veronica didn't deserve to be murdered, what went thru this mans mind before he murdered her Ill never know, i really think their brains are lacking something or wired totally different in some sinister way, the part about the cast of her face being made is eerie in itself, but these cases often have bazaar turn outs, thanks for bringing this story to us

[@ObsoleteOddity]

I’m happy you’re enjoying my content Cherri, thank you 😊

[@AmericanAmy]

It still happens 32:17

[@cplineberger]

Good channel.

[@ObsoleteOddity]

Thanks!

[@CleoHarperReturns]

Quite a few parallels with the Kohberger case.

[@carmencarlton3240]

I do love your videos

[@ObsoleteOddity]

I really appreciate that, thank you.