The 1800s were filled with expansion, new beginnings, and many people looking to get rich quick. One man living in the Utah Territory took advantage of people at the lowest times in their lives and learned the hard way that his unique crimes would bring a very unique punishment. But, did the punishment work?

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SOURCES – April 2, 1893

Arave, Lynn. “Fate of Grave Robber After Banishment Is Yet To Be Unearthed.” Deseret News. Deseret News, December 9, 1991. https://www.deseret.com/1991/12/9/18956114/fate-of-grave-robber-after-banishment-is-yet-to-be-unearthed.

“A Gruesome Tale.” The Salt Lake Sunday Herald (Salt Lake City, Utah), April 2, 1893. www.newspapers.com.

Smith, Willard C. “Fremont Island Reveals Unique History.” The Daily Utah Chronicle (Salt Lake City, Utah), September 27, 1978. www.newspapers.com.

SOUND SOURCES

Al Jolson. “I’ll Say She Does.” www.pixabay.com/music.

Lucille Hegamin and The Dixie Daisies. “Cold Winter Blues.” www.pixabay.com/music.

Sophie Tucker. “Reuben Rag.” www.pixabay.com/music.