One Nation Under Crime

Have you ever wondered when sleepwalking became a legit excuse for murder? Have you ever wondered who first used the defense AND got away with it?

This week the ONUC gals discuss a doctor turned body snatcher turned famous college professor, the topic of continuous consent, and the first time sleepwalking was used as a defense in a murder trial.


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Sources: Medium, Murder by Gaslight,  Smithsonian Magazine, Sleep Forensic Medicine, and Historical Ipswich

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WE MADE IT TO EPISODE 50 Y'ALL!

Join the ONUC gals this week on a particularly long episode covering everything from Johnny Depp and his connection to the West Memphis Three,  a man who murdered his wife just eight days after they got married, and another murder ballad to add to the annals of true crime. 

Recipe for Game Day Punch: 

• Honey Whiskey
• Orange Juice
• Cranberry Juice (NOT cocktail)

Whatever 'parts' of each you would like... I'm not going to tell you how to live your life. (xoxo love - Kayla)

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Sources: The Berlin Murder Case: In Folklore and Ballad by Louis C. Jones and Murder By Gaslight

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How many Mormons does it take to start the Mormon church? Better question, how many prior Mormon church leaders does it take to try and topple its leader? 

This week the ONUC gals wrap up the case of Joseph and Hyrum Smith. They discuss the literal movement of the church from state to state, Joseph Smith's constant church betterment plans that all fail, and what led to the murder of Joseph Smith and his brother, Hyrum Smith.

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Remember, there isn't always liberty and justice for all.

Sources: PBS, Famous Trials, History, and The Salt Lake Tribune

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We know that people are murdered for their religious beliefs. But, what if you started the religion that led to your murder? Not only your murder, but also the murder of your brother? That is exactly what happened to the founder of Mormon church, Joseph Smith and his brother, Hyrum.

Join the ONUC gals as they discuss the formation of the Mormon church, the early life of Joseph Smith, and religious folk magic (?). Yes, religious folk magic.

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Remember, there isn't always liberty and justice for all.

Sources: PBS, Famous Trials, History, and The Salt Lake Tribune

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Join the ONUC gals this week as the discuss the wrongful hanging of John Gordon, what they did during their time off, and the crazy circumstances that surround this case.

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Sources: New England Historical Society, Small State Big History, and Murder By Gaslight 

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What if the events of the Titanic happened in the 1840s? Could the events of the Titanic have been prevented? As it turns out the answers is, no. Because they did happen on the William Brown in 1842. The similarities? An iceberg, in April, and a lack of lifeboats. The difference? The captain went down with the Titanic and it's likely due to the trial against Alexander Holmes that we have to thank for the difference.

This week join the ONUC gals as they discuss the sinking of the William Brown, how Alexander Holmes ended up on trial, and how the rules of seamen changed forever.

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Sources: Encyclopedia, Historical Crime Detective, and Museum Hack

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Who is John C. Colt? Why did he murder Samuel Adams? Is it THAT Samuel Adams? No. Is it THAT Colt family? Yes.

This week the ONUC gals discuss the Cole-Adams Murder Trial. They will dive deep into the history of the Colt Paterson revolver, John C. Colt's background and many, many professions, and the events that led to Samuel Adams' murder.

**YOU CAN GET EPISODE TWO RIGHT NOW ON OUR PATREON FEED**

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Sources: Encyclopedia, Murder by Gaslight, and The New England Historical Society

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This week the ONUC gals discuss the murder of George Mickelberry by Noah Beauchamp. Join them as they discuss tornadoes, the case, and how it ties back to another case we've done before. 

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Sources: Murderpedia

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The leader of 'The Forty Thieves' gang murders his wife of less than a year. Was it jealousy or money?

This week the ONUC gals discuss the murder of Ann Coleman aka the Pretty Hot Corn Girl. Join us as we dig into Five Points, the origins of The Gangs of New York, and the first man to be hanged in the Tombs Prison. 

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Remember, there isn't always liberty and justice for all.

Sources: The Irish Mob, Bowery Boys History, and Gangs: An Annotated Blog

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