The Murder Record
Join me, Kelley Amstutz, The Genealogy Investigator, as we learn about what was happening in the United States in the 1800s with a focus on true crime stories, uncovering some gory details... horrific events... and a lot of EARLY MURDER cases. We sate our CURIOSITY, getting an in-depth look at what the motivations were of these early criminals and what our justice and legal system was made of as we move through SOLVING these real-life whodunit crime stories.
The Murder Record
The Murder of Bertha Moore | A Story of Self Defense
Our first story takes place is Toledo, Ohio when a negro man, William Hibbett is arraigned in court for murdering Bertha Moore, a white woman, and William names his alleged accomplice, Harry Brown. The case takes an interesting turn, as Hibbett is arraigned, but Harry Brown is convicted and awaiting electrocution.
Our second story also takes place in Toledo, Ohio in 1909 surrounded by the murder of Hugh Christy by the hand of Frank McHugh, a fighter who claims Mr. Christy threatened him causing him to protect himself in self-defense.
I choose some lighter crime for tonight’s episode after our two-part graphic case that I am sure still has some of us reeling, me for one!
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DISCLAIMER: This episode is subject to graphic content due to the nature of the true crime stories as told by newspaper articles in this era and reiterated by Kelley Amstutz, Crime Travel host. View discretion is advised for younger listeners.
