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Learn about the story of John Billington, the first murderer in Plymouth Colony who was executed for killing another colonist's servant, and how Governor Bradford ordered his death.
30:05 - 31:31 (01:25)
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Learn about the story of John Billington, the first murderer in Plymouth Colony who was executed for killing another colonist's servant, and how Governor Bradford ordered his death.
ChapterDangerous Mistake with Nicotine
EpisodeSelects: Who was America's first murderer?
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The Billington family were one of the first pilgrims to arrive in America but their reputation was marred by John Billington, who became America's first murderer.
31:31 - 32:55 (01:24)
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The Billington family were one of the first pilgrims to arrive in America but their reputation was marred by John Billington, who became America's first murderer. However, the accounts of the time could have been biased and there may have been more to his story.
ChapterDangerous Mistake with Nicotine
EpisodeSelects: Who was America's first murderer?
PodcastStuff You Should Know
The speaker shares an anecdote about accidentally ingesting a dangerous dose of a substance and suggests using the search bar on the HowStuffWorks website for the best results in finding content.
32:55 - 35:38 (02:42)
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The speaker shares an anecdote about accidentally ingesting a dangerous dose of a substance and suggests using the search bar on the HowStuffWorks website for the best results in finding content. The last sentence is an ad for a sugary addition to hookah tobacco.