America's Youngest Serial Killer: Jesse Pomeroy

Boston, Massachusetts. Childhood. It's often painted as a time of joy, simplicity, and innocence. A sacred period that should be free from the world's darker realities. Yet there are times when this very innocence becomes the mask for something deeply sinister. Today's episode is about one such case. A series of chilling events that would not only shock the community, but also capture the attention of an entire nation. TIMELINE 1735: in Boston, Massachusetts, which was part of the British Massachusetts Bay Colony at the time. 1859: in Charlestown, Massachusetts, Jesse Harding Pomeroy was the second child in a seemingly ordinary family. 1874: just after his 15th birthday, and concluded the very next day. 1876: But the story doesn't end there. WHY THIS MATTERS The story of Boston is a reminder that the events that shaped America didn't always happen in the biggest cities. What unfolded here left marks on the community that are still visible today. The full story is more complicated, and more human, than the version most people know. Episode 149 | Hometown History | Hosted by Shane Waters If you liked this: Episode 179 (Gay Head, Massachusetts) Hometown History explores forgotten stories from small-town America. The overlooked events, hidden triumphs, and buried tragedies that shaped the country we live in. New episodes every Tuesday. Find every episode at mythsandmalice.com/hometown-historyAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy