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EPISODE · Jan 6, 2026 · 31 MIN

Dead at Dawn: The Story of Meriwether Lewis

from The History of Murder · host Clare O’Donohue and Margaret Smith

Let us know what you think about the episodeMeriwether Lewis is known for being half of Lewis and Clark, who in 1804 led an extraordinary expedition into the lands of the Louisiana Purchase. But having survived that harrowing journey, just five years later, Lewis was found shot to death in a remote cabin in Tennessee. Is this a true crime? The question of what happened to him has plagued historians for centuries.More about the show:🌐 https://thehistoryofmurder.comTeam & ContributorsExecutive Producer- Clare O'Donohue https://clareodonohue.comExecutive Producer - Margaret SmithWriter: Kara Amis Thomashttps://karaamis.substack.com/Senior Editor – Steph Kelly                                                                 https://stephkellyedits.comSocial Media Manager & Design - Mikayla Bogushttps://mikayladesign.cargo.siteIT Manager - Conor SweeneyThe History of Murder Logo - Bernadette Carrhttps://www.bcarrdesign.comTheme Song “My Carnal Life I Will Lay Down” - Rob Breretonhttps://robertbrereton.comInterview: Ben Winn, Lewis & Clark State Historic Site https://campdubois.com/ Voice of Meriwether Lewis: Nnamdi NgweInsta: https://www.instagram.com/nngwe17This was truly a team effort, and we’re grateful to everyone who played a part.Help keep us around by …. Buying Merch https://buy.thehistoryofmurder.comJoining Our Patreonhttps://www.patreon.com/thehistoryofmurder And Supporting Us Directlyhttps://buymeacoffee.com/thehistoryofmurder

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