The History of Murder

Clare O’Donohue and Margaret Smith
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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. 

  1. 6d ago

    Murder on the Indiana Frontier: The Story of the Fall Creek Massacre

    Let us know what you think about the episode The story of white men killing native people is not unusual in American history. But this story is. In this case, the killings were seen as a crime and the white men involved were arrested. What happened next involved two trials and an appearance by the Governor. The result is almost unprecedented in US History.  More about the show: 🌐 https://thehistoryofmurder.com Team & Contributors Executive Producer- Clare O'Donohue  https://clareodonohue.com Executive Producer - Margaret Smith Interview: David Murphy,  Murder in Their Hearts: The Fall Creek Massacre  https://amzn.to/4yNnhtb This is an affiliate link, which means we may receive a small commission if you make a purchase, at no additional cost to you. Writer: Kara Amis Thomas https://karaamis.substack.com Editor – Steph Kelly Social Media Manager & Design - Mikayla Bogus https://mikayladesign.cargo.site 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   Voice of James Hudson/ Andrew Sawyer - Ruben Woolcott https://rubenwoolcott.com/ Voice of James Brown Ray/ Thomas Harper - Joe Janes Joe Janes 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

    Murder on the Indiana Frontier: The Story of the Fall Creek Massacre

  2. Sep 29

    A Ritual Sacrifice: The Story of Lucinda Mills

    Let us know what you think about the episode He believed that God was working through him to perform miracles and bring hope to his Depression-era community in rural Kentucky. But things were not going well. His followers had split off and there were fewer people coming to hear him preach, and fewer donations coming in. He needed a sacrifice. Now he had to convince the people closest to him that one of them would have to die. More about the show: 🌐 https://thehistoryofmurder.com Interview: Harry Reed (2) Facebook Team & Contributors Executive Producer- Clare O'Donohue  https://clareodonohue.com Executive Producer - Margaret Smith Editor – Ruben Woolcott https://rubenwoolcott.com/ Social Media Manager & Design - Mikayla Bogus https://mikayladesign.cargo.site 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   Voice of Trixie/Lucinda: Regina Gilliam Voice of Blaine/Rafe: Shelby Pack 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

    A Ritual Sacrifice: The Story of Lucinda Mills

  3. Sep 15

    Murder at Gettysburg: The Story of Jennie Wade

    Let us know what you think about the episode It was the bloodiest battle of the Civil War, with over 7000 men dying during the three-day battle. One woman died in her sister’s kitchen while making bread, and since 1863, the story has been that the bullet shot into the house was not intended to kill anyone inside. But was that true? There’s an alternate theory of the murder that questions the historical record.   More about the show: 🌐 https://thehistoryofmurder.com Team & Contributors Executive Producer- Clare O'Donohue  https://clareodonohue.com Executive Producer - Margaret Smith Editor – Steph Kelly Social Media Manager & Design - Mikayla Bogus https://mikayladesign.cargo.site 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   Voice of Jennie Wade: Kelly Haran Voice of John Culp/John Young: Ruben Woolcott 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

    Murder at Gettysburg: The Story of Jennie Wade

  4. Sep 1

    Labor Day's Bloody History: The Story of the Pullman Strike

    Let us know what you think about the episode He sold luxury and elegance. His workers called him a tyrant. He controlled every aspect of their lives - and when they fought back, thirty people died. It led to court cases, a national holiday, and a bizarre burial for the man who once ran an empire. More about the show: 🌐 https://thehistoryofmurder.com Team & Contributors Executive Producer- Clare O'Donohue  https://clareodonohue.com Executive Producer - Margaret Smith Editor – Ruben Woolcott https://rubenwoolcott.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   Voice of George Pullman: Mitchell Bisschop Voice of Jennie Curtis: Esther Oh Voice of Eugene V Debs: Jon Crowley 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

    Labor Day's Bloody History: The Story of the Pullman Strike

  5. Aug 18

    The First Showdown: The Story of Wild Bill Hickok

    Let us know what you think about the episode  Every Western movie has a shootout in the town square. But Hollywood didn't make this scene up. They can all trace their origins to one summer evening in 1865 Springfield Missouri when Wild Bill Hickok and Davis Tutt drew their guns. It didn't start the way the Hollywood movies do, but it ended with one man in the dirt and the other becoming a legend. More about the show: 🌐 https://thehistoryofmurder.com Team & Contributors Executive Producer- Clare O'Donohue  https://clareodonohue.com Executive Producer - Margaret Smith Editor – Ruben Woolcott https://rubenwoolcott.com/ Social Media Manager & Design - Mikayla Bogus https://mikayladesign.cargo.site IT - Matt Hunt https://evanstonitguy.com/ 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   Voice of Wild Bill Hickok - Matt Hunt https://evanstonitguy.com/ Voice of Buffalo Bill/ George Nichols - Ruben Woolcott Voice of Woman (in saloon fight) - Kelly Haran 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

    The First Showdown: The Story of Wild Bill Hickok

  6. Aug 4

    Until Death Do Us Part: The Story of Father Coyle

    Let us know what you think about the episode In 1921, a Catholic priest sat on the porch of the rectory when a Methodist minister walked up, pointed his gun at him, and shot three times. The motive for the murder changed, funds for the defense were raised by a hate group, and the defense lawyer, a future Supreme Court justice, used tactics that horrified many onlookers. For more information on Father Coyle, please go to this website. Home - The Father Coyle Memorial Project More about the show: 🌐 https://thehistoryofmurder.com Team & Contributors Executive Producer- Clare O'Donohue  https://clareodonohue.com Executive Producer - Margaret Smith Editor – Ruben Woolcott Ruben Woolcott 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   Voice of Father Coyle: Kieran O'Donohue Voice of Edwin Stephenson: Sean Sheehan Voice of Ruth Stephenson: Kelly Haran 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

    Until Death Do Us Part: The Story of Father Coyle

  7. Jul 21

    Escape Route: The Story of the Young Brothers

    Let us know what you think about the episode Route 66 was in its infancy, but it was already used to transport stolen cars from one state to another. Likely the most successful at it were the Young Brothers, who along with other family members, became experts. As a result, they were wanted men. When the police came to arrest them, the shootout would change law enforcement forever.   More about the show: 🌐 https://thehistoryofmurder.com Team & Contributors Executive Producer- Clare O'Donohue  https://clareodonohue.com Executive Producer - Margaret Smith Editor – Jessica Kozdra  https://www.youtube.com/@TheSuperverse/videos 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   Voice of Harry Young - Jon Crowley Voice of Frank Pike - Joe Janes Thanks to The History Museum on the Square and Sean Fitzgibbons https://historymuseumonthesquare.org/ 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

    Escape Route: The Story of the Young Brothers

  8. Jul 7

    Congressman. Killer. Hero. The Story of Dan Sickles

    Let us know what you think about the episode It was a massive story in the year before the Civil War. A sitting US congressman killed the son of an American legend. Why had he done it? And who was really the victim? It wasn't an easy question to answer then - or now. And what happened after the trial is also up for debate.   More about the show: 🌐 https://thehistoryofmurder.com Team & Contributors Executive Producer- Clare O'Donohue  https://clareodonohue.com Executive Producer - Margaret Smith Editor – Ruben Woolcott https://www.rubenwoolcott.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   Voice of Daniel Sickles - Jon Crowley Voice of Teresa Sickles - Esther Oh 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

    Congressman. Killer. Hero. The Story of Dan Sickles
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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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  • Creator
    Clare O’Donohue and Margaret Smith
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    32
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 The History of Murder
  • Show Website
    The History of Murder

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