1845: America's First 'Sleepwalking Killer'
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.
Trigger Warning Level: Low
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Sources: Medium, Murder by Gaslight, Smithsonian Magazine, Sleep Forensic Medicine, and Historical Ipswich
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