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The History of Murder

The History of Murder

By: 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.



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Episodes
  • When Protesters Met Bayonets: The Story of the Bonus Army
    Nov 11 2025

    Is it true crime or military might? The President of the United States ordered the army to remove peaceful protestors from Washington DC. The army used tear gas, torches, bayonets, and tanks to get the job done. Three people died. The year was 1932. The president was Herbert Hoover. And the actions taken changed the United States to this day.


    More about the show:
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    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

    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 Herbert Hoover: Rob Janas

    @thatrobjanas

    http://www.robjanas.com/



    Voice of Joe Angelo: Mike Canale

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    39 mins
  • The Night of Horrors: The Story of the Chinese Massacre
    Oct 28 2025

    In October of 1871, a mob in Los Angeles descended upon a poor neighborhood and hunted down every Chinese man they could find. The killing spree would last four hours. There were several trials, but many of the witnesses stayed away – and one group, the surviving Chinese, were kept from testifying. Then the entire event was buried so deep in the history books that even the descendants of the survivors didn’t know it happened.



    More about the show:
    🌐 https://thehistoryofmurder.com

    Team & Contributors

    Executive Producer- Clare O'Donohue
    https://clareodonohue.com

    Executive Producer - Margaret Smith

    Editor – Steph Kelly
    https://stephkellyedits.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

    David Louie. LA Historian

    Chinese American Museum, Los Angeles

    Voice of Yo Hing - Mike Zhao

    Voice of Joseph Mesmer - Kevin Smith

    Voice of Horace Bell - Brian Fox Ellis

    Voice Adolpho Celis - Ryan Hultman
    Instagram: @rhults11

    Voice of Reporter - Jeff Stampka
    https://cooolmedia.com/


    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


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    27 mins
  • The Man Who Poisoned A Dynasty: The Story of Bennett Clark Hyde
    Oct 14 2025

    In 1909, a major philanthropist in Missouri died. He was 81 and had a number of health issues. His death might have been natural…. Except…. In the same house a family member had died just weeks before, and another would die weeks later. Fingers pointed to one man. The trials that followed divided a family and left a legacy of doubt that haunts Missouri to this day.

    More about the show:
    🌐 https://thehistoryofmurder.com

    Team & Contributors

    Executive Producer- Clare O'Donohue
    https://clareodonohue.com

    Executive Producer - Margaret Smith

    Editor – Steph Kelly
    https://stephkellyedits.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

    Ralph Monaco
    Monaco Sanders, Racine, Powell, & Reidy, LLC

    Voice of Thomas Swope - Ed Moran

    Voice of Bennett Clark Hyde - Nick Rowley
    http://njrowley.com/

    Voice of Pearl Keller - 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

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    48 mins
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