The Weatherman

The Weatherman

From 90s Crime Time by Simone Taylor

June 10, 2026 · 31 min · Season 7 · Episode 9

About this episode

This episode explores the downfall of a beloved local TV weatherman amidst allegations of stalking and suicide.

In 1994, a local TV star was on top of the ratings. He delivered the local weather almost everyday to viewers who loved his knowledge, personality, and charisma. He was so well-loved that not only did her deliver the weather, many businesses and schools around the area fought to get him to speak and engage with them at many of his events... He was unstoppable...Or so he thought, because in Marchh of the same year, a person open the floodgates on the "media star" they knew... and when they did, all hell was about to break loose. WARNING: This episode talks about stalking and suicide. Check out the website! - 90scrimetime.com News Sources Virginia Tech Library - https://scholar.lib.vt.edu/VA-news/ROA-Times/issues/1994/rt9404/940415/04150076.htm The Edwardsville Intelligencer - https://www.newspapers.com/image/1301997035/?match=1&terms=bob%20richards%20meteorologis t Newsweek - https://www.newsweek.com/truth-gossip-and-sleaze-188822?utm_ Riverfront Times - https://www.riverfronttimes.com/weatherman-bob-richards-suicide-25-years-ago-rocked-st-louis/ St. Louis Dispatch - https://www.newspapers.com/image/142349640/?match=1&terms=bob%20richards…

People in this episode

Host: Simone Taylor

Topics covered

  • media
  • local celebrity
  • stalking
  • suicide
  • true crime
  • 1990s

Keywords

  • Bob Richards
  • weatherman
  • stalking
  • suicide
  • 1994
  • local news
  • true crime

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Virginia Tech Library, The Edwardsville Intelligencer, Newsweek, Riverfront Times, St. Louis Dispatch

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