November 7, 1837: Mob Kills Elijah Lovejoy

Today in True Crime - A podcast by Parcast Network

Abolitionist and newspaper editor Elijak Lovejoy was killed in Alton, Illinois by a mob of white supremacists. His murder emboldened others to speak out against slavery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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