Infamous Episodes

June 13, 2022

1848: Eliza Darling Borden and the Borden Family Curse

**If you or someone you know is having symptoms of Peripartum Depression (previously Postpartum Depression), please please please speak with your OBGYN about what you are experiencing and take it seriously. You can find a ton...

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May 16, 2022

1846: The Donner Party

It's happened. We have officially covered it. The Donner Party. Join the ONUC gals this week as they discuss Manifest Destiny, the tragic events that led to the Donner groups down fall, and how the moral to the story is …

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April 25, 2022

1844: The Murdered Mormons - Part Two

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 …

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April 18, 2022

1844: The Murdered Mormons - Part One

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 …

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March 21, 2022

1841: The Colt-Adams Murder Trial - Part Two

How do you mistake a hammer for a hatchet? Well, we didn't quite figure that out. But, we do wrap up the Colt-Adams Murder Trial and the events that happened afterward. This week the ONUC gals give you part two …

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March 14, 2022

1841: The Colt-Adams Murder Trial - Part One

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 …

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Feb. 21, 2022

1838: The Mystery of 'The Beautiful Cigar Girl' Mary Cecilia Rogers

A body is found in the Hudson River. Four years earlier a newspaper falsely reported a woman missing. What happened to Mary Cecilia Rogers? This week the ONUC gals discuss the mysterious death of Mary Cecilia Rogers, the men ...

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Jan. 31, 2022

1835: The First Presidential Assassination Attempt in the United Stat…

What makes an assassin? Why does anyone make the decision to try and murder a president or political figure? And, why (other than ALL of the other problematic issues) President Andrew Jackson? This week the ONUC gals discuss ...

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Jan. 24, 2022

1834: Madame LaLaurie - Deuxième Partie: The Dark Secret

Are there people who walk among us with a dark secret? A secret so shocking that it's not even thought possible? Does sadism have a face? Yes... there are many. But, this one is Madame Delphine Marie LaLaurie. This is …

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Jan. 17, 2022

1834: Madame LaLaurie - Première Partie: New Orleans

What do Madame LaLaurie, the Axeman, and the UpStairs Lounge all have in common? N'awlins, of course. This week the ONUC gals dive into première partie (part one) of the case of Madame Marie Delphine LaLaurie. This isn't your...

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Oct. 11, 2021

1820: Lavinia Fisher AKA America's First Female Serial Killer (Maybe)

Lavinia Fisher has an impressive laundry list of titles from highwaywoman, serial killer ... and ghost? But, how many of those are actually true? HINT: You can/will hear about her on ghost tours in Charleston. This week the O...

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July 26, 2021

1809: The Mysterious Death of Meriwether Lewis

Meriwether Lewis. One of the most recognized names in United States History. The Lewis and Clark Expedition. Governor of Upper Louisiana. Relative to Thomas Jefferson. Why would a man as influential to the nation chose to end...

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June 21, 2021

1804 Part 2: The Duel in Weehawken

Welcome to part two of our coverage on Alexander Hamilton, Aaron Burr, and the infamous duel in Weehawken! Stick around after the death of Aaron Burr to hear a bonus section on someone who, in the gals' opinion, is the …

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June 14, 2021

1804 Part 1: The Duel in Weehawken

If ONUC covers 1804 without talking about Alexander Hamilton, then did ONUC even cover 1804? No. This is our FIRST two part episode! Join the ONUC gals this week as they discuss Alexander Hamilton's life from being born in th...

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May 31, 2021

1800: The Manhattan Well Murder Trial

IT'S THE FIRST OFFICIAL EPISODE! What do 44 hours in court, 75 witnesses, and a 5 minute deliberation have in common? The first recorded murder trial of the United States. Join the ONUC gals as they discuss their opinions on …

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