In 1836, a 23-year-old sex worker named Helen Jewett was found dead in bed at her upscale Manhattan brothel. Once the city's tabloids got a hold of the scandalous details, the case quickly became one of the most divisive in 19th century America.
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E224: Helen Jewett Pt. 1 | Unsolved Murders: True Crime Stories podcast - Listen or read transcript on Metacast
