Session 18: Assassination of William Gobles

Crime in Congress

Hey Crimestituents! We're gaveling in another session of Crime in Congress, a new true crime podcast with hosts Harley and Sarah that examines political scandals and infamous crimes with elected officials.

This session, we're talking about a 1900's stolen election, an insurrection at a capitol building, and an assassination of (one of) Kentucky's governors.

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Sources:

William Goebel: The Politics of Wrath by James C. Klotter

My Own Story by Caleb Powers

Powers, Caleb, from the U.S. House of Representatives

'Stop the Steal' Was the Rallying Cry of a Bloody Election Cycle—in 1899 (historynet.com)

Featuring: the creaks, hums, and sounds of Sarah's house

Gavel strike audio by odditonic

Instrumental intro/outro music by Dmitry Taras