America's First Murder Trial - Elma Sands

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. --For early, ad free episodes and monthly exclusive bonus content, join our Patreon! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.