E224: Helen Jewett Pt. 1

Published: Nov. 10, 2020, 8:01 a.m.

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.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices