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 • 14 episodes
The History of Murder
Latest Episodes
St. Valentine's Day Massacre: The Story of Prohibition's Deadliest Day
The most famous event of Prohibition happened in a garage on Chicago’s North Side. We all know that Al Capone tried to kill Bugs Moran but instead killed a bunch of his guys. Except, maybe that isn’t what happened. There are lots of theories ab...
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Season 1
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Episode 13
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The Rise of the Chicago's Underworld: The Story of the Early Mob
Prohibition became law in the U.S. in January 1920. But in Chicago, it was more of a suggestion. It turned ordinary people into criminals, and criminals into superstars. Explore where true crime meets commerce in a documentary about a time when...
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Season 1
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Episode 12
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Dead at Dawn: The Story of Meriwether Lewis
Meriwether Lewis is known for being half of Lewis and Clark, who in 1804 led an extraordinary expedition into the lands of the Louisiana Purchase. But having survived that harrowing journey, just five years later, Lewis was found shot to death ...
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Episode 11
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Death of the Defense: The Story of Clement Vallandigham
His death is often cited on lists called, “Stupid Ways People Have Died” … and it was stupid. But the life of attorney and politician Clement Vallandigham was complicated. During the Civil War he was a free speech advocate and a convicted trait...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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Fire on the Prairie: The Story of the Lawrence Massacre
On August 21, 1863, the residents of Lawrence, Kansas woke up to chaos. The Civil War was raging, and this Midwestern town, far from the front lines, was at the center. 500 men rode into town, killing men and boys, burning down the homes ...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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