While he is known for being one of the first settlers of Minnesota, Sir Edward Phalen may also be the settlement’s first murderer. His relationship with Sergeant John Hays was already tense. But when Hays was found dead and brutally beaten, locals realized that Phalen was likely the last to see him alive.
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E313: “Minnesotan Madness” John Hays | Unsolved Murders: True Crime Stories podcast - Listen or read transcript on Metacast
