
Saturday Matinee: The Art of Crime
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The Levi Murder Trial
This chapter explores the intense courtroom drama surrounding the murder trial of Levi in 1800, who stands accused of killing Elma over a broken promise to marry. The prosecution builds a case against him with circumstantial evidence while the defense, led by Aaron Burr, questions the validity of testimonies and introduces new revelations. As the trial unfolds, the interplay of gossip, medical opinions, and unexpected twists complicates the narrative of Elma's mysterious death.
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