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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
  • St. Valentine's Day Massacre: The Story of Prohibition's Deadliest Day
    Feb 3 2026

    The most famous event of Prohibition happened in a garage on Chicago’s North Side. We all know that Al Capone tried to kill Bugs Moran but instead killed a bunch of his guys. Except, maybe that isn’t what happened. There are lots of theories about who and why but not as many answers. What we do know is that February 14, 1929, changed everything for Capone, Moran and Prohibition itself.


    More about the show:
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    Team & Contributors

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

    Executive Producer - Margaret Smith

    Senior 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

    Voice of William Russell - Mike Sweeney

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    Buying Merch
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    29 mins
  • The Rise of the Chicago's Underworld: The Story of the Early Mob
    Jan 20 2026

    Prohibition became law in the U.S. in January 1920. But in Chicago, it was more of a suggestion. It turned ordinary people into criminals, and criminals into superstars. Explore where true crime meets commerce in a documentary about a time when Chicago’s underworld became household names.

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

    Team & Contributors

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

    Executive Producer - Margaret Smith

    Editor – Jessica Stokey

    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 Dean O'Banion - Nnamdi Ngwe
    Insta: https://www.instagram.com/nngwe17

    Interview - Paul Durica, Chicago History Museum
    https://www.chicagohistory.org/

    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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    32 mins
  • Dead at Dawn: The Story of Meriwether Lewis
    Jan 6 2026

    Meriwether Lewis is known for being half of Lewis and Clark, who in 1804 led an extraordinary expedition into the lands of the Louisiana Purchase. But having survived that harrowing journey, just five years later, Lewis was found shot to death in a remote cabin in Tennessee. Is this a true crime? The question of what happened to him has plagued historians for centuries.


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

    Team & Contributors

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

    Executive Producer - Margaret Smith

    Writer: Kara Amis Thomas
    https://karaamis.substack.com/

    Senior 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

    Interview: Ben Winn, Lewis & Clark State Historic Site
    https://campdubois.com/

    Voice of Meriwether Lewis: Nnamdi Ngwe
    Insta: https://www.instagram.com/nngwe17


    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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    31 mins
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