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Erased: The Murder of Elma Sands

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Elma Sands
Levi Weeks
Catherine Ring
Bone Valley
Manhattan Well
Alexander Hamilton
Aaron Burr
Jeremy Scott
Justice System
Michelle Schofield
New York City
Trial
Women's Rights
Yellow Fever Epidemic
Crime Of the Century
The War On Drugs
Crime
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Drug Policy

Twenty-two-year-old Elma Sands is found murdered in a Manhattan well on January 2nd, 1800. Her lover, wealthy and well-connected Levi Weeks, is accused of the barbaric offense. Weeks brings in the nation’s best legal defense team – none other than Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr – to clear his name while a pandemic-stricken New York City buzzes with scandal.

This six-episode true story unfolds ... more

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4.1 out of 5 stars from 369 ratings
  • An interesting true crime story told in a “modern” way

    The story is quite interesting but I didn’t enjoy the “modern” dialogue and narration that tried making this 1800 story accessible to “young folks”.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    MatildaTheGreat
    Israela month ago
  • History told in a stunning way

    INCREDIBLE! A MUST LISTEN TO

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    white witch brewing
    United States2 months ago
  • Fictionalizes some key facts

    The problem with this dramatization of the Levi Weeks trial is not the modernized language (some may like and others dislike it), and it’s not that the podcast interprets the story as a miscarriage of justice for Elma at the hands of the Patriarchy (which is a plausible but not inevitable interpretation). It’s that, whether by creative choice or a misunderstanding of the source material, the podcast fictionalizes three crucial facts.

    First, the dramatization makes much of the use of an affidav... more

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    GradySM
    United States2 months ago
  • I love the podcast! Great story and time period.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    RM
    3 months ago
  • The only only

    The only first thing time you you have have is is the the day day first and thing you you can can have have do it you

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    5
    Nsihxihejf
    United States4 months ago

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Overall, the production quality is praised, with many hailing the compelling nature of the storytelling.
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The portrayal of women's historical injustices resonates strongly, making the themes relevant today.
Some criticism exists regarding the modernized dialogue, which has polarized opinions on its effectiveness.
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The series centers on the shocking murder of Elma Sands, a young woman who was found dead in a Manhattan well in the early 19th century. The narrative delves into the sensational trial that followed, featuring prominent historical figures such as Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr defending the accused, Levi Weeks. Through a blend of dramatization and historical analysis, the series explores themes of gender inequity, societal biases, and the long-standing consequences of injustices faced by women. With a focus on both the courtroom dynamics and the personal struggles of Elma's cousin, Catherine Ring, the series seeks to illuminate the often-neglected stories of women in history and the impact of the legal system on their lives.

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