The History of Murder
Some murders changed history. Some happened because of it. The History of Murder puts crimes in context - using interviews with historians, actors reading the actual words of those involved, and narration that brings it together for a compelling story in each episode.
Podcasting since 2025 • 7 episodes
The History of Murder
Latest Episodes
The Night of Horrors: The Story of the Chinese Massacre
In October of 1871, a mob in Los Angeles descended upon a poor neighborhood and hunted down every Chinese man they could find. The killing spree would last four hours. There were several trials, but many of the witnesses stayed away – and on...
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Episode 6
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The Man Who Poisoned A Dynasty: The Story of Bennett Clark Hyde
In 1909, a major philanthropist in Missouri died. He was 81 and had a number of health issues. His death might have been natural…. Except…. In the same house a family member had died just weeks before, and another would die weeks later. Fingers...
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Episode 5
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Murder at the Crossroads: The Story of Clara Olson
In 1926, one invention was changing lives all across America. And in rural Wisconsin it was about to change the life of a young woman who thought she was on the road to her future. When she disappeared, her father did everything to find her, bu...
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Episode 4
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The Castle on Garland Street: The Story of Ossian Sweet
In 1925 Detroit, Michigan a Black family moved into a White neighborhood. A mob attacked their home with rocks, and one man was killed. 10 men went to trial for first-degree murder. With Clarence Darrow leading the defense, the attorne...
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Episode 3
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The Bride of Blood: The Story of Belle Gunness
If you want love, you might advertise. That was certainly true in 1908 La Porte, Indiana when a Norwegian immigrant went looking for a mate in the newspaper’s Lonely-Hearts section. But it didn’t lead to love, it led to murder – and lots of ...
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Episode 2
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