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162: Pennsylvania's Massacre of the Conestogas w/ Jack Brubaker - A True Crime History Podcast

162: Pennsylvania's Massacre of the Conestogas w/ Jack Brubaker - A True Crime History Podcast

FromMost Notorious! A True Crime History Podcast


162: Pennsylvania's Massacre of the Conestogas w/ Jack Brubaker - A True Crime History Podcast

FromMost Notorious! A True Crime History Podcast

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Length:
60 minutes
Released:
Aug 2, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In 1763 Lancaster, Pennsylvania, the last surviving members of the Conestoga Indian nation, numbering less than two dozen (mostly seniors and children), were housed in the town's workhouse and under protection of local authorities. Just days after their arrival a group of Scots-Irish vigilante frontiersmen known as the "Paxton Rangers" rode into Lancaster, found them and slaughtered them all, meeting no resistance from the Indians' supposed protectors. My guest, Jack Brubaker, a long-time Lancaster investigative journalist, columnist and historian. He shares how the brutal attacks unfolded, and explains how the complex political climate in Pennsylvania halted any justice for the murdered. His book is called "Massacre of the Conestogas: On the Trail of the Paxton Boys in Lancaster County".Become a Most Notorious patron at: www.patreon.com/mostnotoriousLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Released:
Aug 2, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Serial killers. Gangsters. Gunslingers. Victorian-era murderers. And that's just the tip of the iceberg. Each week, the Most Notorious podcast features true-life tales of crime, criminals, tragedies and disasters throughout history. This is an interview show, spotlighting authors and historians who have studied their subjects for years, and whose stories are offered with unique insight, detail, and historical accuracy.