After arriving in Carthage, Joseph Smith, the founder and prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is murdered.

Joseph's brother, Hyrum, is also murdered as the two are in jail waiting for trial on charges of treason.  Surviving the attack are John Taylor and Willard Richards.

After arriving in Carthage, Joseph Smith, the founder and prophet of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, is murdered. Joseph's brother, Hyrum, is also murdered as the two are in jail waiting for trial on charges of treason. Surviving the attack are John Taylor and Willard Richards.

Episode 7 - Death of the Prophet

The story of how Joseph Smith, the prophet and founder of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, was murdered in jail. This serial podcast combines drama and history. It pulls from numerous books and source materials to tell the story of religious refugees fighting for their safety, and of Joseph Smith’s murder on the American frontier.

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Episode 7 - Death of the Prophet

Episode 7 - Death of the Prophet