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September 18, 96 CE: Domitian Assassinated Sep 18, 2020

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On this day in 96 CE, Roman Emperor Domitian was assassinated. His successor, Nerva, was named that same day… leading some to suspect that the new emperor was involved in Domitian’s bloody demise.

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September 17, 2014: Shao Tong Reported Missing Sep 17, 2020

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On this day in 2014, Iowa State University student Shao Tong was reported missing. Her body was found nine days later—but by then, her killer had taken a one-way flight to China.

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September 16, 1986: Vicki Wegerle Murdered Sep 16, 2020

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On this day in 1986, Dennis Rader, also known as the BTK Killer, strangled 28-year-old Vicki Lynn Wegerle. Guest hosted by Dan Cummins from Incredible Feats.

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September 15, 2008: Lehman Brothers Collapses Sep 15, 2020

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On this day in 2008, financial firm Lehman Brothers made the largest bankruptcy filing in U.S. history.

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September 14, 1972: Aiko Koo Murdered Sep 14, 2020

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On this day in 1972, 15-year-old Aiko Koo was murdered by notorious serial killer, Ed Kemper, also known as the Co-Ed Killer.

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September 13, 1980: Amana Holiday Inn Murders Sep 13, 2020

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On this day in 1980, a housekeeper at the Amana Holiday Inn in Williamsburg, Iowa discovered a double homicide.

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September 12, 1943: David Bacon Dies Sep 12, 2020

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On this day in 1943, Hollywood actor David Bacon died of a mysterious stab wound while driving his car.

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September 11, 1776: Staten Island Conference of 1776 Sep 11, 2020

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On this day in 1776, three representatives of the Continental Congress met with British Admiral Richard Howe in Staten Island, New York. They hoped to broker a peace treaty that might save the colonies from a bloody war. Instead, they crossed a point of no return.

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September 10, 1897: Lattimer Massacre Sep 10, 2020

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On this day in 1897, a sheriff’s posse gunned down 19 unarmed coal miners in Lattimer, Pennsylvania.

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September 9, 1939: U Ottama Dies in Jail Sep 09, 2020

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On this day in 1939, Sayadaw U Ottama, Buddhist monk and non-violent revolutionary, starved to death. Many call him the first martyr in Burma’s fight for independence. Guest hosted by Carter Roy from the Parcast original, Famous Fates: Movers and Shakers

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