OK, at the Salam Witch Trials, 20 people were executed,

and at the Witch Trials in Europe, 50,000 were killed.

But crazy enough, some of the accused

were only cleared in the last few years,

including a Salam Witch cleared just last year

with the help of some eighth graders.

I'm Patty Steele.

The Witch Trials are finally over.

Next on the backstory.

A brand new historical true crime podcast.

The year is 1800, a city hall, New York.

The first murder trial in the American Judicial System.

A man-sense trial for the charge of murder.

Even with defense lawyers, Alexander Hamilton,

and Aaron Burr on the case, this is probably

the most famous trial you've never heard of.

When you lay suffering a sudden violent brutal death,

I hope you'll think of me, starring Allison Williams.

I don't need anything simplified, Mr. Hamilton, thank you.

With Tony Goldwyn, as Alexander Hamilton.

Don't be so sad down front.

It doesn't suit you.

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