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Clare O’Donohue And Margaret Smith
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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://thehistoryofmurder.comTeam & Contributors
2025-11-25
40 min
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.comTeam & ContributorsExecutive Producer- Clare O'Donohue https://clareodonohue.comExecutive Producer - Margaret SmithEditor – Steph Kelly
2025-11-11
39 min
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.comTeam & ContributorsExecutive Producer- Clare O'Donohue https://c...
2025-10-28
27 min
The History of Murder
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 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.comTeam & ContributorsExecutive Producer- Clare O'Donohue https://clareodonohue.comExecutive Producer - Margaret SmithEditor – Steph Kell...
2025-10-14
48 min
The History of Murder
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, but what he uncovered not only changed his life – it changed everything.More about the show:🌐 https://thehistoryofmurder.comTeam & ContributorsExecutive Producer- Clare O'Donohue https://clareodonohue.comExecutive Producer - Margaret SmithEditor – Steph Kellyhttps://stephkellyedits.com
2025-09-30
34 min
The History of Murder
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 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 murderMore about the show:🌐 https://thehistoryofmurder.comTeam & ContributorsExecutive Producer- Clare O'Donohue https://clareodonohue.comExecutive Produ...
2025-09-16
44 min
The History of Murder
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 it.Go to our website for more information on the showThe History of MurderExecutive Producer- Clare O'Donohuewww.clareodonohue.comExecutive Producer - Margar...
2025-09-02
43 min
The History of Murder
From Front Lines to Front Page: The Story of Carl Wanderer
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 showThe History of MurderExecutive Producer- Clare O'Donohuewww.clareodonohue.comExecutive Producer - Margaret SmithSenior Editor - Steph Kelly
2025-09-02
36 min
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.
2025-08-20
00 min