210 - Every Plan Is A Bad Plan
- Feb 20, 2020
- 1:37:30
- Full Episode
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<p>Karen and Georgia cover the murder of Mary Phagan and revenge murder of Leo Frank, and the Wonderland murders.</p> <p> </p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
Brief Summary
The episode discusses the murders of Mary Fagan and the Wonderland gang, highlighting racial tensions and the impact of addiction.
Key points
- Exciting New Podcast Announcement. Introducing 'I Said No Gifts' with Bridger Weineger, focusing on gift-giving anecdotes.
- Old Marijuana Convictions Wiped Out. LA County prosecutors team up with Code for America to clear 66,000 marijuana convictions.
- The Tragic Story of Mary Fagan. Mary Fagan, a 12-year-old factory worker, is found dead in the basement of the National Pencil Company.
- The Arrest of Newt Lee. Newt Lee, the night watchman, is arrested for Mary Fagan's murder based on ambiguous notes left at the scene.
- Leo Frank's Trial Begins. The trial of Leo Frank begins amidst a highly charged atmosphere of anti-Semitism and public outrage.
- Jim Connelly's Confession. Jim Connelly changes his story, claiming Leo Frank paid him to move Mary's body.
Episode highlights
- Exciting New Podcast AnnouncementIntroducing 'I Said No Gifts' with Bridger Weineger, focusing on gift-giving anecdotes.“It's called I said no gifts, but all of his guests are required to bring him a gift.”5:41Feb 20, 2020
- Old Marijuana Convictions Wiped OutLA County prosecutors team up with Code for America to clear 66,000 marijuana convictions.“Isn't that amazing?”16:05Feb 20, 2020
- The Tragic Story of Mary FaganMary Fagan, a 12-year-old factory worker, is found dead in the basement of the National Pencil Company.“Awful. Okay. So let's talk about Mary and Mary's life.”26:15Feb 20, 2020
- The Arrest of Newt LeeNewt Lee, the night watchman, is arrested for Mary Fagan's murder based on ambiguous notes left at the scene.“It looks like they're trying to lay it on me.”32:28Feb 20, 2020
- Leo Frank's Trial BeginsThe trial of Leo Frank begins amidst a highly charged atmosphere of anti-Semitism and public outrage.“People watch from outside through the windows.”40:09Feb 20, 2020
- Jim Connelly's ConfessionJim Connelly changes his story, claiming Leo Frank paid him to move Mary's body.44:06Feb 20, 2020
- Lynching of Leo FrankLeo Frank is lynched by a mob after being abducted from prison.46:12Feb 20, 2020
- Posthumous PardonIn 1986, Leo Frank is posthumously pardoned, acknowledging the state's failure.51:24Feb 20, 2020
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