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Episode 24: The Parkman Murder, Boston's Celebrity Trial of the (19th) Century (Apr 9, 2017)
Episode 24: The Parkman Murder, Boston's Celebrity Trial of the (19th) Century (Apr 9, 2017)
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25 minutes
Released:
Apr 10, 2017
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Podcast episode
Description
In 1849, Boston was rocked by the crime of the (19th) century when Professor John Webster murdered Dr. George Parkman in his lab at Harvard Medical School. The world was riveted by the investigation and trial that ensued, while the Boston Brahmins were shaken to the core by the scandal in their ranks. The courtroom drama lived up to our modern-day CSI standards, offering one of the earliest uses of forensic evidence and a legal standard still in use today. Listen to the show!
Show notes: http://HUBhistory.com/024
Show notes: http://HUBhistory.com/024
Released:
Apr 10, 2017
Format:
Podcast episode
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