True Crime Firsts

This week we explore true crime firsts—the groundbreaking cases and moments that changed criminal investigations forever. They dive into: The first DNA conviction: The case of Colin Pitchfork in 1987 in the UK, where DNA evidence was used for the first time to convict a killer. Two teenage girls were murdered years apart, and DNA technology—still brand new at the time—helped identify and convict Pitchfork after a massive blood testing campaign of 5,000 local men. The first woman executed by the US government: Mary Surat, a boarding house owner who aided John Wilkes Booth in the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. She was convicted and hanged in 1865. The parrot witness: A bizarre Michigan case where a parrot may have witnessed a murder and repeatedly mimicked the victim's final words, saying "Don't shoot!" This became the closest thing the justice system has ever had to a talking bird witness. This episode is a fascinating, lighter look at the innovations and oddities that shaped modern crime-solving. A fun, educational conversation for true crime fans who love the history and science behind the cases! New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday!Follow us on Instagram: @momsandmysteries Join our Patreon: patreon.com/momsandmysteries Visit our website: momsandmysteries.com #TrueCrime #Podcast #FloridaMoms #DNA #Forensics #ColinPitchfork #MarySurat #LincolnAssassination #ParrotWitness #TrueCrimeHistory Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices