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The Car Hook Murder Most Notorious! A True Crime History Podcast
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On April 26, 1871, Avery Putnam was viciously attacked on a New York City horse-car. He would die a few days later. Rumors abounded that the murderer was a Tammany Hall crony, and newspapers leveled criticism at the city about the dangerous conditions passengers faced while utilizing public transportation.
On April 26, 1871, Avery Putnam was viciously attacked on a New York City horse-car. He would die a few days later. Rumors abounded that the murderer was a Tammany Hall crony, and newspapers leveled criticism at the city about the dangerous conditions passengers faced while utilizing public transportation.