EPISODE · Mar 3, 2026 · 34 MIN
First Amendment Murder: The Story of Elijah Lovejoy
from The History of Murder · host Clare O’Donohue and Margaret Smith
Let us know what you think about the episodeHe used his words to persuade, and he died because of them. In 1837, Elijah Lovejoy became a martyr to the first amendment, specifically freedom of the press, because as a newspaper editor, he believed in speaking out on the biggest injustice of his day. But after he was murdered, was there any justice for him?More about the show:🌐 https://thehistoryofmurder.comTeam & ContributorsExecutive Producer- Clare O'Donohue https://clareodonohue.comExecutive Producer - Margaret SmithWriter: Kara Amis Thomashttps://karaamis.substack.comEditor – Jessica StokeySocial 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.com Voice of Elijah Lovejoy: Joe Janeswww.joejanes.netVoice of Abraham Lincoln: Randy Duncan This 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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Let us know what you think about the episode He used his words to persuade, and he died because of them. In 1837, Elijah Lovejoy became a martyr to the first amendment, specifically freedom of the press, because as a newspaper editor, he believed in speaking out on the biggest injustice of his day. But after he was murdered, was there any justice for him? More about the show: 🌐 https://thehistoryofmurder.com Team & Contributors Executive Producer- Clare O'Donohue https://clareodonohue...
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