The crime of the 19th century in a brand new nation; sensationalism who?! This week we commit hard to the bit as Emma brings us the story of America’s first recorded murder trial and the death of Elma Sands. Were our favorite Law Kens able to figure out whodunnit? Or the answer to a bigger question: Was it even murder? Come find out with your midwest mom and fancy Russian neighbor, the bit stealers of the week. 




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