The crime that shocked a nation more than Lincoln's assassination
In short: In 1874, a rural Illinois community was rocked by a brutal family massacre that gripped the American public. This video explores the enduring mystery of the Saxtown Murders, a case that remains unsolved nearly 150 years later.
The Saxtown Murders involved the killing of a family of five in rural Illinois. Due to the extreme violence involved, period press outlets described the deed as the most startling offense following Abraham Lincoln's killing.
Despite the intense national attention and the passage of 144 years, the perpetrators have never been identified. The video provides historical context for the event, using public domain media to illustrate a tragedy that remains a significant piece of unsolved American history.
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