The History of Murder

Clare O’Donohue and Margaret Smith

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. 

  1. Dead at Dawn: The Story of Meriwether Lewis

    JAN 6

    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 in a remote cabin in Tennessee. Is this a true crime? The question of what happened to him has plagued historians for centuries. More about the show: 🌐 https://thehistoryofmurder.com Team & Contributors Executive Producer- Clare O'Donohue https://clareodonohue.com Executive Producer - Margaret Smith Writer: Kara Amis Thomas https://karaamis.substack.com/ Senior Editor – Steph Kelly                                                                 https://stephkellyedits.com Social Media Manager & Design - Mikayla Bogus https://mikayladesign.cargo.site IT Manager - Conor Sweeney The History of Murder Logo - Bernadette Carr https://www.bcarrdesign.com Theme Song “My Carnal Life I Will Lay Down” - Rob Brereton https://robertbrereton.com Interview: Ben Winn, Lewis & Clark State Historic Site https://campdubois.com/ Voice of Meriwether Lewis: Nnamdi Ngwe Insta: https://www.instagram.com/nngwe17 This was truly a team effort, and we’re grateful to everyone who played a part. Help keep us around by …. Buying Merch https://buy.thehistoryofmurder.com Joining Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thehistoryofmurder And Supporting Us Directly https://buymeacoffee.com/thehistoryofmurder

    31 min
  2. When Lincoln Defended A Killer: The Story of Peachy Quinn Harrison

    11/25/2025

    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.com Team & Contributors Executive Producer- Clare O'Donohue https://clareodonohue.com Executive Producer - Margaret Smith Editor – Jessica Stokey Social Media Manager & Design - Mikayla Bogus https://mikayladesign.cargo.site IT Manager - Conor Sweeney The History of Murder Logo - Bernadette Carr https://www.bcarrdesign.com Theme Song “My Carnal Life I Will Lay Down” - Rob Brereton https://robertbrereton.com   Interview: Brian "Fox" Ellis  https://www.facebook.com/brian.f.ellis.5 Voice of Abraham Lincoln: Randy Duncan Email: no_malice03@yahoo.com Voice of Peachy Quinn: Ryan Hultman Instagram: @rhults11 Voice of Greek Crafton: Mike Canale This was truly a team effort, and we’re grateful to everyone who played a part. Help keep us around by ….  Buying Merch  https://buy.thehistoryofmurder.com Joining Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thehistoryofmurder  And Supporting Us Directly https://buymeacoffee.com/thehistoryofmurder

    40 min
  3. The Night of Horrors: The Story of the Chinese Massacre

    10/28/2025

    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 Team & Contributors Executive Producer- Clare O'Donohue  https://clareodonohue.com Executive Producer - Margaret Smith Editor – Steph Kelly https://stephkellyedits.com Social Media Manager & Design - Mikayla Bogus https://mikayladesign.cargo.site IT Manager - Conor Sweeney The History of Murder Logo - Bernadette Carr https://www.bcarrdesign.com Theme Song “My Carnal Life I Will Lay Down” - Rob Brereton https://robertbrereton.com David Louie. LA Historian  Chinese American Museum, Los Angeles    Voice of Yo Hing - Mike Zhao Voice of Joseph Mesmer - Kevin Smith Voice of Horace Bell - Brian Fox Ellis Voice Adolpho Celis  - Ryan Hultman Instagram: @rhults11 Voice of Reporter - Jeff Stampka https://cooolmedia.com/ This was truly a team effort, and we’re grateful to everyone who played a part. Help keep us around by ….  Buying Merch  https://buy.thehistoryofmurder.com Joining Our Patreon https://www.patreon.com/thehistoryofmurder  And Supporting Us Directly https://buymeacoffee.com/thehistoryofmurder

    27 min
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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. 

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