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June 20, 2022

1848: The Controversial Execution of Washington Goode

It's another case that people might not be aware of. One that sparked outrage but not in the way many might think. The outrage came from the execution of a man convicted of murder. Confused? The execution of Washington Goode …

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June 13, 2022

1848: Eliza Darling Borden and the Borden Family Curse

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June 6, 2022

1847: The Murder of John Runkle By His Wife Mary (Allegedly)

It's a classic story. Woman marries a man she doesn't love and then over 10 years later he's dead. Join the ONUC gals this week as they discuss the creator of the Ouija board and the murder of John Runkle …

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May 30, 2022

1847: Elvira Houghton and the ONUC One Year Anniversary

HAPPY ONE YEAR ANNIVERSARY! Join the ONUC gals this week as the reminisce on the first year of the podcast, the questions you should never ask anyone, and the tragic case of Elvira Houghton. Trigger Warning Level: Low Visit o...

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May 23, 2022

1846: America's First M'Naghten Defense AKA 'Not Guilty by Reason of …

This case was NOT easy to find and seeing it's a FIRST for the United States it's honestly impossibly to understand why it's not more known. Cases like this are the reason this podcast exists. Pulling cases from the metaphor...

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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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May 9, 2022

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 co...

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May 2, 2022

1845: The Berlin Murder Case

WE MADE IT TO EPISODE 50 Y'ALL! Join the ONUC gals this week on a particularly long episode covering everything from Johnny Depp and his connection to the West Memphis Three, a man who murdered his wife just eight days …

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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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April 11, 2022

1843: The Hanging and Redemption of John Gordon

Join the ONUC gals this week as the discuss the wrongful hanging of John Gordon, what they did during their time off, and the crazy circumstances that surround this case. Trigger Warning Level: Low Visit our website www.onena...

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March 28, 2022

1842: Alexander Holmes and the Sinking of the William Brown

What if the events of the Titanic happened in the 1840s? Could the events of the Titanic have been prevented? As it turns out the answers is, no. Because they did happen on the William Brown in 1842. The similarities? …

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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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March 7, 2022

1840: The Murder of George Mickelberry by Noah Beauchamp

This week the ONUC gals discuss the murder of George Mickelberry by Noah Beauchamp. Join them as they discuss tornadoes, the case, and how it ties back to another case we've done before. Trigger Warning Level: Low Visit our w...

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