True Crime Episodes

Aug. 9, 2021

1811: The Murder of George

*In this episode, there is some slight background noise. The podcast mascots (Fletcher, Claire, and Nox) are the culprits and they apologize (not really) for the slight distraction.* It was called the 'Year of Miracles'. But,...

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Aug. 2, 2021

1810: The Amish Murder Mystery

'Just because it walks like a duck, and talks like a duck, doesn't make it a Solomon.' This week the ONUC gals cover the 'Amish Murder Mystery', Amish culture, a semi deathbed confession, and the meaning of an 'incel'. Trigge...

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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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July 19, 2021

1808: America's First Murder Ballad

It's a tale as old as time. Man loves woman. Woman loves man. Man finds another woman. Man then kills first woman. Sounds pretty romantic, right? This week the ONUC gals discuss the murder and murder ballad of Naomi Wise. …

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July 12, 2021

1807: The Man Who Was Hanged Twice

If a tree falls in Genesee County, New York, can anyone hear it? We aren't sure. But, if you cut it down you might get murdered for it. In this episode, the ONUC gals discuss James McLean aka 'The Man …

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July 5, 2021

1806: The Purrington Family Massacre

The Purrington family seemed to have it all from the outside looking in. But, there were troubles lurking beneath the surface. In this episode the ONUC gals cover the Purrington family massacre. The gals also dive into NKOTB ...

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June 28, 2021

1805: Dominic Daley and James Halligan

Two Irishmen are walking down a road... sounds like the beginning of a joke right? In this episode, the ONUC gals cover the murder of Marcus Lyon and the trial and execution of Dominic Daley and James Halligan. It's a …

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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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June 7, 2021

1803: The Harpe Brothers

What do you get when you combine two men and a multitude of crimes that span across four states? America's first documented serial killers Micajah and Wiley Harpe AKA 'The Harpe Brothers'. On this episode, the ONUC gals talk ...

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May 31, 2021

1802: The Life and Disappearance of Dr. James Durham

How do stories like this fall through the cracks? This week the ONUC gals discuss the inspiring life of Dr. James Durham and what could have caused the first black doctor in United States history to disappear. Trigger Warning...

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May 31, 2021

1801: Elizabeth Fales and Jason Fairbanks

A man staggers toward you holding a knife, covered in blood, and tells you someone is dead. Would you think he did it? On this episode, the ONUC gals discuss the 'happy' couple Elizabeth Fales and Jason Fairbanks. Were they …

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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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