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Step back into 19th-century New York City for a tale of intrigue, heartbreak, and one of America's earliest murder mysteries—the Manhattan Well Murder. In this episode, we uncover the tragic story of Gulielma "Elma" Sands, a young woman whose body was found in a well in 1799, sparking the nation's first documented murder trial.Accused of the crime was Levi Weeks, a young carpenter with powerful connections, defended by none other than Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr. From the mysterious events leading up to Elma's disappearance to the courtroom drama that captivated a growing city, we dive into the complexities of the case and the questions that remain unanswered.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/true-crimecast--4106013/support.
In this special Halloween episode, we explore an urban legend that emerged from the trial of Levi Weeks. After the verdict came down, a vengeful Catherine Ring is said to have cursed Alexander Hamilton, Aaron Burr, and Justice John Lansing, causing all three to die lamentable deaths. Show notes available at www.artofcrimepodcast.com. If you'd like to support the show, please consider becoming a patron at www.patreon.com/artofcrimepodcast.
Pod Crashing Episode 297 With Allison Flom From Erased: The Murder Of Elma Sands Twenty-two-year-old Elma Sands is found murdered in a Manhattan well on January 2, 1800. Her lover, wealthy and well-connected Levi Weeks, is accused of the barbaric offense. Weeks brings in the nation's best legal defense team - none other than Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr - to clear his name while a pandemic-stricken New York City buzzes with scandal. This six-episode true story unfolds over the unbelievable two-day trial that laid the sexist roots of today's justice system. Through flashbacks and testimony recreated in modernized language and narrated by Allison Flom, Erased: The Murder of Elma Sands investigates history's chronic erasure of women and highlights the toils of Catherine Ring, a 27-year-old Quaker woman who took on the nation's best legal team to preserve her cousin Elma's name. Starring & executive produced by Allison Williams (Get Out, Girls) as Catherine Ring, Tony Goldwyn (Scandal, Ghost) as Alexander Hamilton, Barry Scheck (Innocence Project founder) as Aaron Burr and Jason Flom (Wrongful Conviction) as Judge John Lansing. Episodes available here: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-erased-the-murder-of-elma-125462684/
Pod Crashing Episode 297 With Allison Flom From Erased: The Murder Of Elma Sands Twenty-two-year-old Elma Sands is found murdered in a Manhattan well on January 2, 1800. Her lover, wealthy and well-connected Levi Weeks, is accused of the barbaric offense. Weeks brings in the nation's best legal defense team - none other than Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr - to clear his name while a pandemic-stricken New York City buzzes with scandal. This six-episode true story unfolds over the unbelievable two-day trial that laid the sexist roots of today's justice system. Through flashbacks and testimony recreated in modernized language and narrated by Allison Flom, Erased: The Murder of Elma Sands investigates history's chronic erasure of women and highlights the toils of Catherine Ring, a 27-year-old Quaker woman who took on the nation's best legal team to preserve her cousin Elma's name. Starring & executive produced by Allison Williams (Get Out, Girls) as Catherine Ring, Tony Goldwyn (Scandal, Ghost) as Alexander Hamilton, Barry Scheck (Innocence Project founder) as Aaron Burr and Jason Flom (Wrongful Conviction) as Judge John Lansing. Episodes available here: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-erased-the-murder-of-elma-125462684/
In early 1800, Levi Weeks went on trial for the murder of Elma Sands. Rumor had it that Weeks and Sands had been lovers, until something went tragically wrong. But at the trial, where Weeks was defended by Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr, a much more complicated story emerged…See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Twenty-two-year-old Elma Sands is found murdered in a Manhattan well on January 2, 1800. Her lover, wealthy and well-connected Levi Weeks, is accused of the barbaric offense. Weeks brings in the nation's best legal defense team - none other than Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr - to clear his name while a pandemic-stricken New York City buzzes with scandal. This six-episode true story unfolds over the unbelievable two-day trial that laid the sexist roots of today's justice system. Through flashbacks and testimony recreated in modernized language and narrated by Allison Flom, Erased: The Murder of Elma Sands investigates history's chronic erasure of women and highlights the toils of Catherine Ring, a 27-year-old Quaker woman who took on the nation's best legal team to preserve her cousin Elma's name. Starring & executive produced by Allison Williams (Get Out, Girls) as Catherine Ring, Tony Goldwyn (Scandal, Ghost) as Alexander Hamilton, Barry Scheck (Innocence Project founder) as Aaron Burr and Jason Flom (Wrongful Conviction) as Judge John Lansing. Episodes available here: https://www.iheart.com/podcast/1119-erased-the-murder-of-elma-125462684/
Twenty-two-year-old Elma Sands is found murdered in a Manhattan well on January 2, 1800. Her lover, wealthy and well-connected Levi Weeks, is accused of the barbaric offense. Weeks brings in the nation's best legal defense team – none other than Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr – to clear his name while a pandemic-stricken New York City buzzes with scandal. This six-episode true story unfolds over the unbelievable two-day trial that laid the sexist roots of today's justice system. Through flashbacks and testimony recreated in modernized language and narrated by Allison Flom, Erased: The Murder of Elma Sands investigates history's chronic erasure of women and highlights the toils of Catherine Ring, a 27-year-old Quaker woman who took on the nation's best legal team to preserve her cousin Elma's name. Starring & executive produced by Allison Williams (Get Out, Girls) as Catherine Ring, Tony Goldwyn (Scandal, Ghost) as Alexander Hamilton, Barry Scheck (Innocence Project founder) as Aaron Burr and Jason Flom (Wrongful Conviction) as Judge John Lansing. Listen here or on the iHeartRadio app.They don't want you to read our book.: https://static.macmillan.com/static/fib/stuff-you-should-read/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Twenty-two-year-old Elma Sands is found murdered in a Manhattan well on January 2, 1800. Her lover, wealthy and well-connected Levi Weeks, is accused of the barbaric offense. Weeks brings in the nation's best legal defense team – none other than Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr – to clear his name while a pandemic-stricken New York City buzzes with scandal. This six-episode true story unfolds over the unbelievable two-day trial that laid the sexist roots of today's justice system. Through flashbacks and testimony recreated in modernized language and narrated by Allison Flom, Erased: The Murder of Elma Sands investigates history's chronic erasure of women and highlights the toils of Catherine Ring, a 27-year-old Quaker woman who took on the nation's best legal team to preserve her cousin Elma's name. Starring & executive produced by Allison Williams (Get Out, Girls) as Catherine Ring, Tony Goldwyn (Scandal, Ghost) as Alexander Hamilton, Barry Scheck (Innocence Project founder) as Aaron Burr and Jason Flom (Wrongful Conviction) as Judge John Lansing. Listen here or on the iHeartRadio app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Twenty-two-year-old Elma Sands is found murdered in a Manhattan well on January 2, 1800. Her lover, wealthy and well-connected Levi Weeks, is accused of the barbaric offense. Weeks brings in the nation's best legal defense team – none other than Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr – to clear his name while a pandemic-stricken New York City buzzes with scandal. This six-episode true story unfolds over the unbelievable two-day trial that laid the sexist roots of today's justice system. Through flashbacks and testimony recreated in modernized language and narrated by Allison Flom, Erased: The Murder of Elma Sands investigates history's chronic erasure of women and highlights the toils of Catherine Ring, a 27-year-old Quaker woman who took on the nation's best legal team to preserve her cousin Elma's name. Starring & executive produced by Allison Williams (Get Out, Girls) as Catherine Ring, Tony Goldwyn (Scandal, Ghost) as Alexander Hamilton, Barry Scheck (Innocence Project founder) as Aaron Burr and Jason Flom (Wrongful Conviction) as Judge John Lansing. Listen here or on the iHeartRadio app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Twenty-two-year-old Elma Sands is found murdered in a Manhattan well on January 2, 1800. Her lover, wealthy and well-connected Levi Weeks, is accused of the barbaric offense. Weeks brings in the nation's best legal defense team – none other than Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr – to clear his name while a pandemic-stricken New York City buzzes with scandal. This six-episode true story unfolds over the unbelievable two-day trial that laid the sexist roots of today's justice system. Through flashbacks and testimony recreated in modernized language and narrated by Allison Flom, Erased: The Murder of Elma Sands investigates history's chronic erasure of women and highlights the toils of Catherine Ring, a 27-year-old Quaker woman who took on the nation's best legal team to preserve her cousin Elma's name. Starring & executive produced by Allison Williams (Get Out, Girls) as Catherine Ring, Tony Goldwyn (Scandal, Ghost) as Alexander Hamilton, Barry Scheck (Innocence Project founder) as Aaron Burr and Jason Flom (Wrongful Conviction) as Judge John Lansing. Listen here or on the iHeartRadio app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Twenty-two-year-old Elma Sands is found murdered in a Manhattan well on January 2, 1800. Her lover, wealthy and well-connected Levi Weeks, is accused of the barbaric offense. Weeks brings in the nation's best legal defense team – none other than Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr – to clear his name while a pandemic-stricken New York City buzzes with scandal. This six-episode true story unfolds over the unbelievable two-day trial that laid the sexist roots of today's justice system. Through flashbacks and testimony recreated in modernized language and narrated by Allison Flom, Erased: The Murder of Elma Sands investigates history's chronic erasure of women and highlights the toils of Catherine Ring, a 27-year-old Quaker woman who took on the nation's best legal team to preserve her cousin Elma's name. Starring & executive produced by Allison Williams (Get Out, Girls) as Catherine Ring, Tony Goldwyn (Scandal, Ghost) as Alexander Hamilton, Barry Scheck (Innocence Project founder) as Aaron Burr and Jason Flom (Wrongful Conviction) as Judge John Lansing. Listen here or on the iHeartRadio app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Twenty-two-year-old Elma Sands is found murdered in a Manhattan well on January 2, 1800. Her lover, wealthy and well-connected Levi Weeks, is accused of the barbaric offense. Weeks brings in the nation's best legal defense team – none other than Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr – to clear his name while a pandemic-stricken New York City buzzes with scandal. This six-episode true story unfolds over the unbelievable two-day trial that laid the sexist roots of today's justice system. Through flashbacks and testimony recreated in modernized language and narrated by Allison Flom, Erased: The Murder of Elma Sands investigates history's chronic erasure of women and highlights the toils of Catherine Ring, a 27-year-old Quaker woman who took on the nation's best legal team to preserve her cousin Elma's name. Starring & executive produced by Allison Williams (Get Out, Girls) as Catherine Ring, Tony Goldwyn (Scandal, Ghost) as Alexander Hamilton, Barry Scheck (Innocence Project founder) as Aaron Burr and Jason Flom (Wrongful Conviction) as Judge John Lansing. Listen here or on the iHeartRadio app. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Welcome to the first murder trial in the American judicial system; it's March 31, 1800 and you are here. Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr defend their client, Levi Weeks, who's been charged with the beating and murder of his girlfriend Elma Sands. In this episode, Elma's cousin recounts the night of the murder. Elma's uncle creates chaos in the courtroom. Several boarders from their house testify about Elma, and a theory emerges that could ruin the prosecution's case. Erased: The Murder of Elma Sands is released weekly, every Wednesday, wherever you get your podcasts. To hear all six episodes right now, ad-free, subscribe to Lava for Good+ on Apple Podcasts. Erased: The Murder of Elma Sands is a production of Lava for Good™ Podcasts in association with Signal Co. No1.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Twenty-two-year-old Elma Sands is found murdered in a Manhattan well on January 2nd, 1800. Her lover, wealthy and well-connected Levi Weeks, is accused of the barbaric offense. Weeks brings in the nation's best legal defense team – none other than Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr – to clear his name while a pandemic-stricken New York City buzzes with scandal. This six-episode true story unfolds over the unbelievable two-day trial that laid the sexist roots of today's justice system. Through flashbacks & testimony recreated in modernized language and narrated by Allison Flom, Erased: The Murder of Elma Sands investigates history's chronic erasure of women and highlights the toils of Catherine Ring, a 27-year-old Quaker woman who took on the nation's best legal team to preserve her cousin Elma's name. Starring & Executive Produced by Allison Williams ("Get Out", "Girls") as Catherine Ring, Tony Goldwyn ("Scandal," "Ghost") as Alexander Hamilton, Barry Scheck (Innocence Project Founder) as Aaron Burr, and Jason Flom (Wrongful Conviction) as Judge John Lansing. https://link.chtbl.com/anhGlC6Q Erased: The Murder of Elma Sands is released weekly, starting next Wednesday, October 18th, wherever you get your podcasts. Or, to hear all six episodes right now, ad-free, subscribe to Lava for Good+ on Apple Podcasts. Erased: The Murder of Elma Sands is a production of Lava for Good™ Podcasts in association with Signal Co. No1.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Twenty-two-year-old Elma Sands is found murdered in a Manhattan well on January 2nd, 1800. Her lover, wealthy and well-connected Levi Weeks, is accused of the barbaric offense. Weeks brings in the nation's best legal defense team – none other than Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr – to clear his name while a pandemic-stricken New York City buzzes with scandal. This six-episode true story unfolds over the unbelievable two-day trial that laid the sexist roots of today's justice system. Through flashbacks & testimony recreated in modernized language and narrated by Allison Flom, Erased: The Murder of Elma Sands investigates history's chronic erasure of women and highlights the toils of Catherine Ring, a 27-year-old Quaker woman who took on the nation's best legal team to preserve her cousin Elma's name. Starring & Executive Produced by Allison Williams ("Get Out", "Girls") as Catherine Ring, Tony Goldwyn ("Scandal," "Ghost") as Alexander Hamilton, Barry Scheck (Innocence Project Founder) as Aaron Burr, and Jason Flom (Wrongful Conviction) as Judge John Lansing. Erased: The Murder of Elma Sands is released weekly, starting next Wednesday, October 18th, wherever you get your podcasts. Or, to hear all six episodes right now, ad-free, subscribe to Lava for Good+ on Apple Podcasts. Erased: The Murder of Elma Sands is a production of Lava for Good™ Podcasts in association with Signal Co. No1.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The trial transcript of a 225-year-old murder is filled with fascinating evidence of the way we used to talk. John explains. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lexiconvalley.substack.com/subscribe
Today we go waaaay back in time to the first ever recorded murder trial in the United States...not first murder, just the first recorded one. If you enjoy musicals, you'll enjoy the Hamilton connection. Next, another two parter with the murder of Athalia Ponsell Lindsley...gotta love a two part episode. Our throwbacks are the infamous Gordon Gartrell shirt, the 90s Toronto Blue Jays, and velour sweat suits. Follow us on Instagram and write to us with your stories at ithappenedtopod@gmail.com.
(Kristin) In 1800, Levi Weeks was accused of the murder of Elma Sands in New York City and throwing her body down a well. His defense team included Henry Livingston, Aaron Burr, and Alexander Hamilton. His is the first murder trial in the United States to have a recorded transcript … but there are still many unanswered questions as to what happened the night of December 22, 1799. Join Kristin as she looks at the most sensational trial of the new 19th century this week on Footnoting History!
Episode 24 - Non-Stop We've reached the end of Act 1. It's been Non-Stop fun! Music and Lyrics by Lin-Manuel Miranda. Performed by Hamilton Cast. References Non-Stop People v. Levi Weeks, 1800 Aaron Burr Alexander Hamilton Henry Brock Livingston Alexander Hamilton History.com Alexander Hamilton As Attorney Hamilton and the U.S. Constitution John Baker Church John Jay James Madison Alexander Hamilton and his Patron, George Washington Find us on: Twitter: https://twitter.com/Hamilton_SBS Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hamiltonshotbyshot/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hamiltonshotbyshot Movies By Minutes: https://moviesbyminutes.com/ Find out more at https://hamilton-shot-by-shot.pinecast.co This podcast is powered by Pinecast.
This week Keegan, Cassi and Christina talk about sports and Jesse Williams baring it all on Broadway. The FMK this week features the pairing of cities with astrological signs: D.C. as Capricorn, Portland as Pisces and Vegas as Aries (don't worry, we name all the signs!) Going into the bad date stories, Keegan shares a story of a first date at a strip club, Christina shares a story of a date with an awful catfish and Cassi shares a story of an awkward date with a sad boy. Keegan wraps it up in our true crime segment, Tainted Love, with the historical story of the first murder trial in America, Levi Weeks. Got a story to share? Go to http://www.myworstdatepodcast.com to share with us! Follow us on Instagram @myworstdatepodcast or TikTok @myworstdatepodcast Visit http://www.yearandday.com/myworstdate and use code MYWORSTDATE to get $25 off your first order of $150 or more. Ready to find the card for you? Head to Credit Karma at http://www.creditkarma.com or get the Credit Karma app to find the card for you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
A woman was found at the bottom of a well. According to witnesses. The last person to see her alive was Levi weeks. Levi weeks was accused of this murder. Was he acquitted? Did he get convicted? Join us as we examine the first murder trial in American history that has a transcript. On this episode. Of a day with crime. Levi Weekshttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Levi_WeeksTranscripthttps://history.nycourts.gov/case/people-v-weeks/Manhattan Well Murderhttps://www.atlasobscura.com/places/manhattan-well-murderSHOUTOUTSMurder Between Friendshttps://art19.com/shows/murder-between-friendsDown a rabbit holehttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/down-a-rabbit-hole/id1608115996DON'T FORGET TO RATE, COMMENT AND SUBSCRIBEJoin us on social mediaVisit our website www.adaywithcrime.comadaywithcrime@gmail.comCover Art created by Geneva McClamSound Mixing and editing by David McClamIntro and outro jingle by David McClam
Take a young couple who might be in love, the bustling city of Manhattan, and a mystery and you have a good story. Make the year 1799, add Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr, and add a liberal serving of the first recorded murder trial transcript in the history of the United States and you have a GREAT story! Join as as we tell the tale of Gulielma "Elma" Sands and Levi Weeks.
Ever wondered about the murder trial referenced in the Hamilton song, "Non-Stop"? We're gonna tell you all about it! Today we're going through the story of the murder of Elma Sands, the trial of Levi Weeks, and the early American historical figures that played a massive role in the whole affair. FURTHER READING: https://memory.loc.gov/service/gdc/scd0001/2005/20051214001re/20051214001re.pdf (Report of the trial of Levi Weeks - Original Trial Transcript) http://www.crimemagazine.com/original-dream-team (The Original "Dream Team") https://www.theparisreview.org/blog/2014/09/15/the-well-on-spring-street/ (The Paris Review - The Well on Spring Street) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Levi_Weeks (Levi Weeks - Wikipedia) https://www.jstor.org/stable/27750131?refreqid=excelsior%3A8ec763b58c73e2c0ca0141aa2b74b0c3&seq=1#metadata_info_tab_contents (A Tale of Two Murders by Scott Slawinski) https://insideouttours.com/2019/04/22/wells-are-deeper-than-you-know-elma-sands/ (Wells are Deeper Than You Know: Elma Sands) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Brockholst_Livingston (Death of Henry Brockholst Livingston) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alexander_Hamilton (Alexander Hamilton) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aaron_Burr (Aaron Burr) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hamilton_Grange_National_Memorial (Hamilton Grange) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ezra_Weeks (Ezra Weeks) https://www.biography.com/.amp/news/alexander-hamilton-aaron-burr-murder-trial-levi-weeks-elma-sands (Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr Uncharacteristically Joined Forces During America's First Tabloid Murder Trial) https://law.jrank.org/pages/2398/Levi-Weeks-Trial-1800-Less-than-Discreet-Affair.html (Levi Weeks Trial: 1800 - A Less Than Discreet Affair) https://law.jrank.org/pages/2399/Levi-Weeks-Trial-1800-Weeks-Indicted-Murder.html (Levi Weeks Trial: 1800 - Weeks Indicted For Murder - Hamilton, Sands, Body, and Burr - JRank Articles) https://law.jrank.org/pages/2400/Levi-Weeks-Trial-1800-Two-Day-Trial.html (Levi Weeks Trial: 1800 - A Two-day Trial - Night, Witnesses, Sands, and Defense - JRank Articles) ----------------------------------------------- https://square-mile-of-murder.captivate.fm/listen (Like the show? Give us a rating and review!) Join our Patreon: https://patreon.com/squaremileofmurder (Patreon) Check out our merch store: https://squaremileofmurder.store/ (Square Mile of Murder Merch) Get our newsletter: https://squaremileofmurder.com/newsletter (Newsletter) Send us an email: info@squaremileofmurder.com Follow us on social media: https://www.facebook.com/pg/squaremilepod/ (Facebook) https://www.instagram.com/squaremileofmurder/ (Instagram) https://twitter.com/squaremilepod (Twitter) https://squaremileofmurder.com/ (Squaremileofmurder.com) Support this podcast
Hello treasure seekers! It has been a minute! Did you miss us? We missed your ear holes that's for sure! This week Brie talks nostalgia with a round-off of all your favorite teen movies. Shay talks history but surprise surprise she cheats and talks about the first documented murder trial prosecuting Levi Weeks back in 1799.
Page 3 Killers: Murders that went unnoticedEpisode 24 Case: Americas First Murder Trial & The Manhattan Well MysteryDescription:This week join us for Johns Birthday as we discuss the oldest case we could find in America! In 1799 the murder of a young woman kicks off the start of the first murder trial in America. That right we are talking about the Gulielma “Elma” Sands and the following trial of her lover Levi Weeks. Did he do it or not? Lets find out today. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/page.3.killers.media Email: page3killerspodcast@gmail.com Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Page3KillersPodcast
Tune in this week as I discuss the first murder trial in United States history with a full written record - People v. Levi Weeks.Charged with the murder of young Quaker Elma Sands, Levi was defended by the best legal minds in New York: Henry Livingston and political enemies Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton. The Manhattan Well Murder, as it is sometimes known, is the first in history to have a publish transcription of the court proceedings, giving life to a well loved genre in America - true crime. For show notes and information on how you can support the pod, visit www.civicsandcoffee.comSupport the show (http://www.buymeacoffee.com/civicscoffeepod)
Beth and Catherine are recording TOGETHER! Sadly, Hannah is still apart, but she tells a very interesting story from when the United States was new, and famous figures of the American Revolution didn't have musicals made about them yet. In exploring the murder of Gulielma "Elma" Sands, the hosts discuss how Levi Weeks could have been granted a not-guilty verdict. Also, Catherine's dog creates shenanigans, as always. This episode contains some discussion about suicide.
Levi Weeks was a carpenter... his brother was rich and successful, and he was jealous... on THIS DAY, March 31st with Chris Conley. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
I dipped my toes back into the podcast with a new reinvented Podcast. This episode is a long story short about the case of Levi Weeks. It is basically the first OJ case in the U.S. I hope you enjoy! If there is anything you personally would like me to discuss or join me on the podcast I am on Twitter @ConnecttheDots. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/connectthedot/support
Ashley tells Jess about the 1800 murder trial of Levi Weeks, the first murder trial in the United States to become a media sensation. Together, they look at the events surrounding the disappearance and death of Gulielma Sands, the evidence presented at trial, and consider the role the high profile defense team played in outcome of the case. Wood doesn’t work well for pipes, just FYI.If you have story requests reach out to us at StudyingScarletPodcast@gmail.com-----------Our Links:Facebook link - StudyingScarletPodcastTwitter - StudyScarletPodInstagram - StudyingScarletPodcastTeepublic - StudyingScarlet
When a 22-year-old woman living with relatives in a boarding house disappeared on Dec. 22, 1799, her loved ones didn't immediately worry. But when she still hadn't returned days later, all eyes turned to her lover -- whom she'd supposedly been set to marry the last time she was seen alive. Levi Weeks came from a family with money, so his rich brother did something that was unheard of at this point in American history: He hired fancy lawyers. And that's how Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr ended up on the same side defending a man against murder charges in 1800. The case, referenced in Lin Manuel Miranda's award-winning musical "Hamilton," marks two firsts: The defense panel was America's first legal Dream Team, and the Weeks' case was the first recorded murder trial in the country's history. "Crimes of the Centuries" is a new podcast from the Obsessed Network exploring forgotten crimes from times past that made a mark and helped change history. Follow us on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/centuriespod/) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/centuriespod) : @centuriespod
Melissa starts her comeback and wins RPS in one throw. She then tells Sarah about the rarest type of criminal who apparently Sarah has already reported on twice. Buzzkill. Sarah shares the story of our nation’s first murder trial aka the liberty behind deliberation.
Join us as we talk about the first murder trial in American history and the scary story of Jolly Jane. Levi Weeks and Elma Sands: https://www.encyclopedia.com/law/law-magazines/levi-weeks-trial-1800https://www.biography.com/news/alexander-hamilton-aaron-burr-murder-trial-levi-weeks-elma-sandshttps://insideouttours.com/2019/04/22/wells-are-deeper-than-you-know-elma-sands/https://itshamiltime.com/tag/elma-sands/http://www.iamnotastalker.com/2017/10/25/the-well-from-the-manhattan-well-murder-of-1799/Jane Toppan:https://murderpedia.org/female.T/t/toppan-jane.htmhttps://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/serial-killers/jane-toppan/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jane_Toppanhttps://books.google.com/books?id=WFNaD9ArVqwC&pg=PT122&lpg=PT122&dq=Israel+Dunham+poisoning&source=bl&ots=WjkdQ_X35g&sig=ACfU3U04bNvRtFv5nugyH5Y8EtKGFTHZFw&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi-naj2uMvqAhXWW80KHQrYCqMQ6AEwAnoECAkQAQ#v=onepage&q&f=false--- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/crimesceneteacher/messageSupport the show
In honor of Alex being the first Bachelor and Trista being the first Bachelorette, we both took that theme of firsts and ran with it. Danielle discusses the first recorded trial in the United States, The Manhattan Well Murder of Gulielma “Elma” Elmore Sands. The Defendant in the case, Levi Weeks, had a star-studded cast of attorneys, including Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton (yes we do discuss Hamilton the play a lot in the episode, which Megan got Danielle obsessed with). Megan talks about the legends surrounding Lavinia Fisher, who is widely thought to be the first female serial killer in the United States. Pro Tip: Don’t eat Oleander flowers, and don’t drink Lavinia’s tea. We also share very recent true crime news about the heartbreaking death of Vanessa Guillen, we share some bad news about the sentence a Georgia child pornographer Peter Mallory and we chat briefly about Ghislane Maxwell, long time romantic partner (and alleged partner in crime) to the piece of shit that is Jeffrey Epstein. First story begins at 19:35. Second story begins at 1:06:11. Links Mentioned in Episode: Book: Six Miles to Charleston: The True Story of John and Lavinia Fisher by Bruce Orr Connect with us at linktr.ee/CrimeandRoses There you can see links to listen and share the podcast and connect with us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. Email: CrimeandRoses@gmail.com. Send us crime suggestions and any questions or comments you may have. Huge shoutout and thank you to our producer, David Velick! You can find him on Instagram @davidvelick --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/crimeandroses/support
Kristy tells Scott and Amber about a torrid love affair that ended horribly, with special appearances from a famous American founding father and a vice president. Sources: Buckner F. Melton, Jr. Encyclopedia.com. “Levi Weeks Trial: 1800.”https://www.encyclopedia.com/law/law-magazines/levi-weeks-trial-1800 Murder by Gaslight. “The Manhattan Well Mystery.” http://www.murderbygaslight.com/2010/12/manhattan-well-mystery.html Historical Society of the New York Courts. “People v. Levi Weeks, 1800.” https://history.nycourts.gov/case/people-v-weeks/ Levi Weeks. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Levi_Weeks Greenwich, Massachusetts. Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greenwich,_Massachusetts Library of Congress. “Report of the Trial of Levi Weeks.” http://memory.loc.gov/service/gdc/scd0001/2005/20051214001re/20051214001re.pdf Atlas Obscura. “The Manhattan Well Murder.” https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/manhattan-well-murder Steve Medeja. Secrets of Manhattan. “The Manhattan Well Murder at 129 Spring Street.” https://secretsofmanhattan.wordpress.com/2017/10/31/the-manhattan-well-murder-at-129-spring-street/
Long before America was America, there was Salem. The town was a successful and busy port city, but it would become an infamous location that still causes a chill to run down our spines at the mere mention of its name. Based on my research, I would say that Salem has two main streets in its historic district that are the most haunted in the city. One is Essex Street and the other is Derby Street. On this episode, we are going to focus on the history and hauntings of Derby Street. The Moment in Oddity was suggested by John Michaels and features Fredric Baur buried in a Pringles can and This Month in History features Levi Weeks acquitted in Manhattan Well Mystery. Check out the website: http://historygoesbump.com Show notes can be found here: https://historygoesbump.blogspot.com/2019/04/ep-295-haunted-derby-street-in-salem.html Become an Executive Producer: http://patreon.com/historygoesbump Music: Vanishing by Kevin MacLeod http://incompetech.com (Moment in Oddity) In Your Arms by Kevin MacLeod http://incompetech.com (This Month in History) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/ Party Crowd sound effect by Daniel Simon All other music licensing: PODCASTMUSIC.COM License Synchronization, Mechanical, Master Use and Performance Direct License for a Single Podcast Series under current monthly subscription. Eulogies by Mort music is Long Time Gone by 5 Alarm Music on Drones & Beyond album. Witch Cave Full with Cello by ALIBI Music on Mysterious True Crime Tension 3 Lurking Shadow by 5Alarm Music on Danger & Drama - Disc 2 album Horror - That Weird Tape_Full by ALIBI Music
4 years before their famous duel, Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr would team up to defend Levi Weeks in one of our Nation's first Murder trials.
Happy Birthday, America! In this special 4th of July episode, we talk about the first heavily publicized murder trial in America -- the death of Elma Sands and the subsequent trial of her maybe-lover, Levi Weeks. We compare and contrast how things went back then and what issues are still present in the world of American criminal defense today. This episode is proudly sponsored by forhims.com. Check out our ad starting at 35:45 for details and a special promo code!
There once was a well just north of Collect Pond (New York’s fetid source of drinking water in the late 18th century) in a marshy place called Lispenard’s Meadow, in the area of today’s SoHo. One cold day in December – in the year 1799 -- a boy came across a lady’s article of clothing here matching that in the possession of a missing woman named Elma Sands. Upon looking into the old, boarded-up well, investigators discovered a horrifying sight – the lifeless body of Ms. Sands, which had been submerged in the well for several days. Suspicion immediately shifted to the boarding house where she lived and worked, and the unusual tenants there all became suspects – including Levi Weeks, the brother of a prominent builder. Weeks was soon accused of her murder and thrown into jail. This is the tale of the extraordinary trial that occurred in March of 1800 featuring two of the most prominent people in New York City – Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr. Years before their fateful duel in Weehawken, the two lawyers agreed to defend Weeks against charges of brutal murder. But Hamilton and Burr were linked to the case in other ways. A banking institution borne from these early days still thrives today. And, believe it or not, the infamous Manhattan well still exists in the basement of a surprising place. Support the show.
This episode provides an account of America's first "Trial of the Century," a murder mystery involving both Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton that, as our first documented court case, has become the first entry in the modern True Crime genre. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Three days before Christmas in 1799, a young woman named Gulielma Sands disappears the night she reveals she is to marry Levi Weeks. Her lifeless body is found in a Manhattan well on January 2nd not far from her boardinghouse on Greenwich Street, New York City. When Levi was arrested for the murder, chaos ensued. The trial was New York City’s first sensational murder case, the first American trial to be transcribed and contained the first “dream team” council that included no other than Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr.
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