EPISODE · Apr 14, 2024 · 32 MIN
The Kentucky Cannibal
from A Popular History of Unpopular Things · host Kelli Beard
Join Kelli as she tells the story of Levi Boone Helm, a frontiersman-turned-outlaw who committed murders across the West at the height of the California Gold Rush. But that's not all this serial killer did - he was also a cannibal. And he bragged about it.It's another mid-19th-century tale of the dark side of western expansion. With lots of cannibalism.So let's dive into the historical context of the time to see if we can place Boone Helm in his contextual place, the American West during westward expansion.Intro and Outro music credit: NedricFind him on all streaming services and YouTube, and check out his newest album, Sparrow Factory!Support the showIntro and Outro music credit: Nedric | Yello KakeFollow me on Instagram! @beardhistoryIf you want to support the show, donate to the cause at Buy Me a Coffee
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Join Kelli as she tells the story of Levi Boone Helm, a frontiersman-turned-outlaw who committed murders across the West at the height of the California Gold Rush. But that's not all this serial killer did - he was also a cannibal. And he bragged about it. It's another mid-19th-century tale of the dark side of western expansion. With lots of cannibalism. So let's dive into the historical context of the time to see if we can place Boone Helm in his contextual place, the American West during ...
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