Ep 22. Ma Barker Hideout
- April 9, 2018
In this episode of Strange Inheritance, viewers are taken on a journey to explore the fascinating history behind the infamous Ma Barker and her hideout. Ma Barker, born Kate Barker, was a notorious criminal in the early 1900s who led the Barker-Karpis Gang, one of the most notorious and brutal gangs in American history.
Host Jamie Colby meets with Barker's granddaughter, who has inherited the property where Ma Barker spent her final days and where her hideout once stood. The granddaughter reveals that despite its dark history, the hideout has been in the family for generations and holds many secrets and treasures.
The episode kicks off with Colby arriving at the property and meeting with Barker's granddaughter, who begins to reveal the fascinating story behind the hideout. Viewers learn that the hideout was built in the early 1930s by the Barker-Karpis Gang and served as a safe haven for the gang members, who would hide out there between their robberies and other criminal activities.
The granddaughter takes Colby on a tour of the property and reveals some of the hidden features of the hideout. They explore the secret tunnels and hidden compartments that the gang used to hide their weapons, money, and other valuables. She also shows Colby the areas where two of the gang members were killed during a shootout with the FBI in 1935.
Viewers get an inside look into the life of Ma Barker and her family, learning about their criminal activities and the close-knit relationship between Ma and her sons. The granddaughter explains that despite her criminal reputation, Ma Barker was a loving and supportive mother who would do anything for her children.
As the episode progresses, Colby and the granddaughter begin to uncover some of the hidden treasures of the hideout. They find a number of artifacts from the era, including old photographs, letters, and even a stash of cash hidden in one of the compartments.
The episode also delves into the controversy surrounding Ma Barker's death. While the official story is that she was killed in a shootout with the FBI, some historians and family members believe that she was actually murdered in her sleep by the FBI, who then staged the shootout to cover up their actions. The granddaughter shares her thoughts on the matter, telling Colby that she believes her grandmother was innocent and that the official story is a cover-up.
Ultimately, the episode offers viewers a fascinating insight into the life of one of America's most infamous criminals and the legacy she left behind. Through the eyes of her granddaughter, viewers get to see the human side of Ma Barker and the impact her criminal activities had on her family and the wider community. The episode also showcases the hidden treasures of the Ma Barker Hideout and the fascinating history of the property.
