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 • 11 episodes
The History of Murder
Latest Episodes
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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When Lincoln Defended A Killer: The Story of Peachy Quinn Harrison
The stakes were high – and not just for the young man on trial for murder. But also for his defense attorney, Abraham Lincoln. Not only did he know both the victim and the killer, but the case marked the only time the full trial would be writte...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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When Protesters Met Bayonets: The Story of the Bonus Army
Is it true crime or military might? The President of the United States ordered the army to remove peaceful protestors from Washington DC. The army used tear gas, torches, bayonets, and tanks to get the job done. Three people died. The...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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39:29
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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Season 1
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Episode 6
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