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Episode 6: Throw a Chair | Edward Burke and Edward King
Tina and Hillary cover the Chicago Alderman Edward Burke and former Mount Pleasant, Iowa Mayor Edward "Edd" King."
Tina's Story
Mayor Edd King was a beloved and innovative leader of Mount Pleasant, Iowa. But, on December 10th, 1986, an encounter with an aggrieved, reclusive consitutent changes the history of the once peaceful town forever.
Hillary's Story
Since 1969 Alderman, Edward Burke, ruled Chicago's 14th ward. But, in 2019 after years of kickbacks, Burke has to defend himself against corruption charges.
Sources
Tina's Story
Wikipedia
Mount Pleasant
Tom Vilsack
Chicago Tribune
“Iowa Vets Drummed Out Veteran”--Rogers Worthington
The New York Times
“Killing in Council Chamber Stuns City in Rural Iowa”--Andrew H. Malcolm
“Murder Case in Suspect’s Past”--UPI
“Slain Mayor in Iowa Eulogized at Service”--UPI
Associated Press
“Slain Mayor Remembered As 'Dedicated'; Suspect Called 'Oddball'”--David Speer
“Man Says He Has No Regrets About Killing Mayor Over Sewer Dispute”--David Speer
“Mayor Killed, Two Council Members Wounded In Meeting Gunfire”--David Speer
USA Today
“Tears flow as memorial fountain to slain mayor is removed”--Kyle Munson
League of California Cities
“Physical Security and Public Officials”--Robert Herrick
Cut Bank Pioneer Press
“Convicted murderer dead at 81”--Jim Hekel
Photos
Wikimedia
Mount Pleasant
Main Street Mount Pleasant
City of Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant Comprehensive Plan 2017
Mayor Edd King Early Photo
The Courier
“Man Kills Mt. Pleasant Mayor; Two Council Members Wounded”--AP
Ralph Orin Davis Handcuffed
The Hawkeye
Mayor Edward Edd King Memorial Fountain--Photo by John Loveretta via The Hawkeye
Hillary's Story
New York Times
"Live, at Chicago's City Hall: It's the 'Jerry Springer Show'"--Bruce Weber
Chicago Magazine
"In 1997, We Profiled Ed Burke. He Was in Trouble Then, Too"--Phobe Mogharei
Wikipedia
Chicago City Council
Edward M Burke
Chicago Tribune
"Feds charge Ald. Edward Burke, allege wiretap on cellphone captures him in attempted extortion"--Jason Meisner
Photos
Chicago Tribune
Young Edward Burke
Burke and Alderman Timothy Evans
Chicago Sun Times
Older Burke
Mental Floss
Jerry Springer Show
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Tina and Hillary cover the Chicago Alderman Edward Burke and former Mount Pleasant, Iowa Mayor Edward "Edd" King."
Tina's Story
Mayor Edd King was a beloved and innovative leader of Mount Pleasant, Iowa. But, on December 10th, 1986, an encounter with an aggrieved, reclusive consitutent changes the history of the once peaceful town forever.
Hillary's Story
Since 1969 Alderman, Edward Burke, ruled Chicago's 14th ward. But, in 2019 after years of kickbacks, Burke has to defend himself against corruption charges.
Sources
Tina's Story
Wikipedia
Mount Pleasant
Tom Vilsack
Chicago Tribune
“Iowa Vets Drummed Out Veteran”--Rogers Worthington
The New York Times
“Killing in Council Chamber Stuns City in Rural Iowa”--Andrew H. Malcolm
“Murder Case in Suspect’s Past”--UPI
“Slain Mayor in Iowa Eulogized at Service”--UPI
Associated Press
“Slain Mayor Remembered As 'Dedicated'; Suspect Called 'Oddball'”--David Speer
“Man Says He Has No Regrets About Killing Mayor Over Sewer Dispute”--David Speer
“Mayor Killed, Two Council Members Wounded In Meeting Gunfire”--David Speer
USA Today
“Tears flow as memorial fountain to slain mayor is removed”--Kyle Munson
League of California Cities
“Physical Security and Public Officials”--Robert Herrick
Cut Bank Pioneer Press
“Convicted murderer dead at 81”--Jim Hekel
Photos
Wikimedia
Mount Pleasant
Main Street Mount Pleasant
City of Mount Pleasant
Mount Pleasant Comprehensive Plan 2017
Mayor Edd King Early Photo
The Courier
“Man Kills Mt. Pleasant Mayor; Two Council Members Wounded”--AP
Ralph Orin Davis Handcuffed
The Hawkeye
Mayor Edward Edd King Memorial Fountain--Photo by John Loveretta via The Hawkeye
Hillary's Story
New York Times
"Live, at Chicago's City Hall: It's the 'Jerry Springer Show'"--Bruce Weber
Chicago Magazine
"In 1997, We Profiled Ed Burke. He Was in Trouble Then, Too"--Phobe Mogharei
Wikipedia
Chicago City Council
Edward M Burke
Chicago Tribune
"Feds charge Ald. Edward Burke, allege wiretap on cellphone captures him in attempted extortion"--Jason Meisner
Photos
Chicago Tribune
Young Edward Burke
Burke and Alderman Timothy Evans
Chicago Sun Times
Older Burke
Mental Floss
Jerry Springer Show
Support The Muck Podcast