It’s 1673 in Portsmouth, Rhode Island. Rebecca Briggs Cornell and her husband Thomas are the town’s founders and have already survived a raft of trauma. They’ve seen their closest friend murdered in New York and were banished from Boston for their religious beliefs. Now they’re concerned about the safety of their family. When Thomas dies, their son Thomas Junior takes over the family property.Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4dsqzI1Written, researched and hosted by Kate Winkler DawsonProducer Jason WehlingSenior Producer Alexis AmorosiConsulting Producer Kyle RyanResearcher Carrie NolteSound Designer Eric FriendAdditional Sound Design by Nicholas MunizComposer Curtis HeathArtwork by Nick TogaFind my books: katewinklerdawson.comFollow me on social: @tenfoldmorewicked (Facebook and Instagram)2024 All Rights Reserved Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is “Fire and Brimstone,” the eleventh season of TENFOLD MORE WICKED, our oldest story yet. This time we’re traveling to colonial Rhode Island in 1673. This story came from a longtime Tenfold More Wicked listener and distant relative of the victim. Believe it or not, this case is still local lore for residents of the area.Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4dsqzI1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Chiswell is found dead in his home. Was it suicide, murder, or even an accident? The middle and lower classes of Williamsburg don’t believe he’s really dead. Are they right? Will Robert Routledge’s friend ever see justice for his death?Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4dsqzI1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Chiswell’s well-connected friends have saved him from a public jail, but they might not be able to save him from the noose. As his murder trial approaches, Chiswell goes quiet and that’s not good. Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4dsqzI1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Chiswell holds a bloody sword, a blade he pulled from the body of Robert Routledge, a man he once considered his friend. But was it murder or self-defense? Luckily for John Chiswell…he has some very powerful friends.  Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4dsqzI1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One morning in June, John Chiswell visits a favorite tavern, only to be confronted by a drunk, abusive merchant. At least that was Chiswell’s version of events. So he picked up a sharp sword…and nothing good can come of that. Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4dsqzI1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Chiswell’s powerful son-in-law, John Robinson is gravely sick. Robinson is Chiswell’s most important business partners. They’re both keeping secrets and, if Robinson dies, Chiswell’s secret will be uncovered. Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4dsqzI1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Colonel John Chiswell is one of Colonial Williamsburg’s most respected men. He married into a famous family and his daughter married one of the most powerful people in Virginia. But Chiswell’s life was a house of cards…and by 1766, it was teetering.  Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4dsqzI1Written, researched and hosted by Kate Winkler Dawson Producer Jason Wehling  Senior Producer Alexis Amorosi Consulting Producer Kyle Ryan Researcher Nicole Brown Sound Designer Eric Friend Additional Sound Design by Nicholas Muniz Composer Curtis Heath Artwork by Nick Toga Find my books: katewinklerdawson.com Follow me on social: @tenfoldmorewicked (Facebook and Instagram) 2024 All Rights Reserved  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A historical true crime story set in colonial Virginia, ten years before the Revolutionary War. Three men's deaths and a political scandal that changed history. Exploring the impact of desperation on society in the mid-18th century.

This episode isn’t about a typical true crime story. There’s no murder, but there doesn’t need to be to make it a wild story. This is about manipulation, tragedy…and obsession. Lots of obsession. Author Michael Finkel documented all of it in his book: The Art Thief.  Support this podcast by shopping our latest sponsor deals and promotions at this link: https://bit.ly/4dsqzI1Buy my books: katewinklerdawson.com  If you have suggestions for historical crimes that could use some attention, email me: info@tenfoldmorewicked.com  Follow me on social: @tenfoldmore (Twitter) / @tenfoldmorewicked (Facebook and Instagram)  2024 All Rights Reserved Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices