1812: Chicago's First Murder

08/16/21 • 72 min

'Welcome, Ladies and Gentlemen, you are about to see a story of murder, greed, corruption, violence, exploitation, adultery, and treachery - all of those things we all hold near and dear to our hearts.' - Chicago, The Musical
Unfortunately, the ONUC gals aren't discussing that Chicago this week. But, they are talking about the first murder on record for the famous Windy City. In this week's episode, the gals discuss the murder of Jean Lalime, give you a brief history of Canada, and why a kohen couldn't go to the Chicago History Museum until 2012.
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Sources: Chicago Reader, Chicago Tribune, and Document Transcripts from the War of 1812

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08/16/21 • 72 min

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One Nation Under Crime - 1812: Chicago's First Murder

Transcript Summary

In this episode titled "1812: Chicago's First Murder," the hosts of the true crime podcast "One Nation Under Crime" delve into the history of Chicago and its first recorded murder in 1812. The conversation touches on various notable events and deaths that occurred in that year, including the establishment of the New England Journal of Medicine and the start of the War of 1812. The hosts discuss the story of John H. Kinzie, a fur trader involved in shady dealings and suspected of murder, and his return to Chicago years later. They also explore the origins of death-related phrases and burial traditions. With a mix of historical context, engaging banter, and a true crime mystery, this episode offers a fascinating look into Chicago's dark past and is definitely worth a listen for history and true crime enthusiasts alike.

Transcript

You are listening to One Nation Under Crime, A Chronological True Crime Podcast. Each week we go through our nation's history and discuss one case for me here starting in 1800. I'm Kayla and I'm Leah and we're to episode 14 for 14, officially in the teens, not like just a team that's right in it. And we're in the year of 1812. So got a lot of events that happened this year. There's a war that happened a year. And I hear named for the year that there are a lot of events that happened in this ye

1812: Chicago's First Murder Top Questions Answered

Who were Cooper and Whistler and what prices did they charge at Fort Dearborn?

Cooper and Whistler were individuals who charged higher prices for goods at Fort Dearborn.

How did John Kinsey attain his position at Fort Dearborn?

There is speculation that John Kinsey obtained his position through possible leverage over the Fort commander.

What controversial activities were reported about John Kinsey and Captain Helm?

Matthew Irwin reported shady dealings and illegal trading by Kinsey and Captain Helm.

Who expressed concerns about John Kinsey's actions at Fort Dearborn?

Surgeon Dr. Isaac van Voris and interpreter Gene Walling expressed concerns about John Kinsey's actions.

Did John Kinsey engage in gun running?

There were rumors about John Kinsey being involved in gun running.

What is the origin of the term "saved by the bell"?

The term "saved by the bell" originated from the practice of burying people alive with a bell attached to alert others if they were still alive.

How did the phrase "graveyard shift" originate?

The phrase "graveyard shift" originated from the need for someone to be present in case someone needed to ring the bell in a graveyard.

Who was the first murder victim in Chicago in 1812?

Jean Lalime, a fur trader, was murdered by John Kinsey at Fort Dearborn in Chicago in June 1812.

Who were the notable people from Chicago mentioned in the podcast?

Notable people from Chicago include Oprah, Robin Williams, Harrison Ford, Walt Disney, Dwayne Wade, Michelle Obama, and more.

Has the female host seen any of the Indiana Jones movies?

The female host admits to not having seen any of the Indiana Jones movies.

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