Crimes of the Centuries · January 6, 2025 · 40 min

S4 Ep40: The Murder That Scandalized Harvard

On Thanksgiving week in 1849, Boston doctor and Harvard graduate George Parkman went for a walk and never returned home. The last place he'd been spotted was near the college's medical school, where he'd stopped for a meeting with Harvard chemistry professor John White Webster. The case that unfolded not only made international headlines but it threatened the reputation of America's oldest university. " Crimes of the Centuries " is a podcast from Grab Bag Collab exploring forgotten crimes from times past that made a mark and helped change history. You can get early and ad-free episodes on the Grab Bag Patreon page. DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE CRIMES OF THE CENTURIES BOOK! Order today at www.centuriespod.com/book ( https://www.centuriespod.com/book)! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter : @centuriespod Episode Sponsors: Hiya Health. Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/COTC . Rocket Money. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions and reach your financial goals faster with Rocket Money. Go to RocketMoney.com/COTC today.