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The History of Murder
Clare O’Donohue and Margaret Smith
11 episodes
1 week ago
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 traitor. He was beloved by some in Ohio, hated by others and, ultimately, laughed about by most. The true crime is a shooting in a bar room brawl on Christmas Eve, but this is a documentary about the lawyer who defended that case with his life. More about t...
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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 traitor. He was beloved by some in Ohio, hated by others and, ultimately, laughed about by most. The true crime is a shooting in a bar room brawl on Christmas Eve, but this is a documentary about the lawyer who defended that case with his life. More about t...
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Episodes (11/11)
The History of Murder
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 traitor. He was beloved by some in Ohio, hated by others and, ultimately, laughed about by most. The true crime is a shooting in a bar room brawl on Christmas Eve, but this is a documentary about the lawyer who defended that case with his life. More about t...
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1 week ago
31 minutes

The History of Murder
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 and businesses. They said they were fighting for the Confederacy but were they really just criminals looking to steal and kill? In this true crime documentary, we explore the question of whether this was mass murder or an act of war. More about the sho...
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3 weeks ago
37 minutes

The History of Murder
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 written down and published for everyone to see. One major slip could lead to the gallows for his client and end his hopes for the presidency. Listen to the true crime documentary that featured a future president. More about the show: 🌐 https://thehist...
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1 month ago
40 minutes

The History of Murder
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 year was 1932. The president was Herbert Hoover. And the actions taken changed the United States to this day. More about the show: 🌐 https://thehistoryofmurder.com Team & Contributors Executive Producer- Clare O'Donohue https://clareodonohue.c...
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1 month ago
39 minutes

The History of Murder
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 one group, the surviving Chinese, were kept from testifying. Then the entire event was buried so deep in the history books that even the descendants of the survivors didn’t know it happened. More about the show: 🌐 https://thehistoryofmurder.com Tea...
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2 months ago
27 minutes

The History of Murder
The Man Who Poisoned A Dynasty: The Story of Bennett Clark Hyde
Send us a text 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 pointed to one man. The trials that followed divided a family and left a legacy of doubt that haunts Missouri to this day. More about the show: 🌐 https://thehistoryofmurder.com Team & Contributors Executive Producer- Clare O'Donoh...
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2 months ago
48 minutes

The History of Murder
Murder at the Crossroads: The Story of Clara Olson
Send us a text 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, but what he uncovered not only changed his life – it changed everything. More about the show: 🌐 https://thehistoryofmurder.com Team & Contributors Executive Producer- Clare O'Donohue https://clareodonohue.com Executive Producer - ...
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3 months ago
34 minutes

The History of Murder
The Castle on Garland Street: The Story of Ossian Sweet
Send us a text 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 attorneys and the NAACP had to convince an all-White jury that defending one's home was not a crime, but a right. Please Be Advised: There's a graphic description of a child's murder More about the show: 🌐 https://thehistoryofmurder.com Team &...
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3 months ago
44 minutes

The History of Murder
From Front Lines to Front Page: The Story of Carl Wanderer
Send us a text Love the movie “His Girl Friday”? It’s tied to a 1920 murder in Chicago where two newspaper men looked behind the headlines to get the real story of a double homicide in the entryway to a home. Go to our website for more information on the show The History of Murder Executive Producer- Clare O'Donohue www.clareodonohue.com Executive Producer - Margaret Smith Senior Editor - Steph Kelly www.stephkellyedits.com Social Media Manager & Design - Mikayla Bogus...
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4 months ago
36 minutes

The History of Murder
The Bride of Blood: The Story of Belle Gunness
Send us a text 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 it. Go to our website for more information on the show The History of Murder Executive Producer- Clare O'Donohue www.clareodonohue.com Executive Producer - Margaret Smith Senior Editor - Steph Kelly www.stephkellyedits.com So...
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4 months ago
43 minutes

The History of Murder
Trailer: Carl Wanderer
A taste of the new podcast The History of Murder. Our first episode is about two members of the press, and the double murder they helped solve.
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4 months ago

The History of Murder
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 traitor. He was beloved by some in Ohio, hated by others and, ultimately, laughed about by most. The true crime is a shooting in a bar room brawl on Christmas Eve, but this is a documentary about the lawyer who defended that case with his life. More about t...