Forgotten Felonies

The Traumatic Life and Vengeful Death of Charles Alma Sanders

Season 1 Episode 10

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Life wasn't easy for the Mormon refugees flooding into Mexico in 1885, and it was downright terrifying when they fled back out during the Mexican revolution in 1912. Life seemed to be especially hard for one man in particular who was born in Colonia Diaz and he took it out on his family for the rest of his life. When the law wouldn't help them or their mother, a few of his children figured they'd have to help themselves—with deadly consequences.

Join Monica and Olivia to find out what rumble seats, sagebrush, and ropes have in common in this episode of Forgotten Felonies!

  • Hoosier Cabinets ad from 1912, voiced by Christian N.
  • Lifebuoy Health Soap ad from 1940, voiced by Christian N. and our hosts

For more information on the Mormon colonies in Mexico, watch The Land of Refuge: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qaP0va4jtDY


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