Welcome back! We launch Season 3 with a doozy of a story of a building collapse that led to one of the most brutal civilian massacres in American history.

Our story starts way back in 1863, when a women's prison for Confederate sympathizers crashed to the ground, killing 4 women and maiming many others. That collapse enraged Quantrill's raiders, who decided to burn, murder and maim much of Lawrence Kansas in revenge. When it was all said and done, over 150 Lawrence residents were dead, and a quarter of the buildings were burnt to the ground.

This month's episode is sponsored by our good friends at J. Rieger & Company!

Killer Cocktail recipe: Killer Crash & Burn Martini (Original Creation)


Ingredients:
• 2 oz J. Rieger’s Gin
• 1 oz dry vermouth
• 0.5 oz pineapple juice (for tropical “crash”)
• 1 dash orange bitters (adds complexity)
• 1 dash Tabasco or a spicy tincture (for “burn”)
• Flamed orange twist or fresh jalapeño slice for garnish
Instructions:
1. Add gin, vermouth, pineapple juice, bitters, and Tabasco into a mixing glass with ice.
2. Stir until well chilled.
3. Strain into a chilled martini glass.
4. Flame an orange twist over the glass, or garnish with a thin jalapeño wheel for a spicy kick.
Optional: Rim the glass with a mix of sugar and cayenne pepper for extra burn!

Sources:

Bloody Dawn, The Story of the Lawrence Massacre by Thomas Goodrich

Civil War on the Western Border, 1854-1865 by Jay Monaghan

In December 2023, we released "A Killer Headache", an episode recorded live where we discussed the Kansas City connection to the infamous Tylenol poisoning case in Chicago.

Now with Netflix releasing a 3 part documentary on the Tylenol case, we decided to weigh in on Netflix's take of the tragedy, and then allow you to hear how we told the story back in 2023.

We also make an announcement of subscriber only content coming to you in Season 3. Have suggestions or comments on that? email us at: killingcitypod@gmail.com

email us if you want to do a summer walking tour!: killingcitypod@gmail.com

n the heart of Kansas City, hidden beneath the modern cityscape, lie the forgotten landmarks of the city's criminal past. Join us as we uncover the untold stories of the mob’s influence on this city—places you walk past every day without realizing they once hosted murder, corruption, and shady dealings. From speakeasies to smoky backrooms, these landmarks were the epicenter of Kansas City's mob world.

This is our second season finale, brought to you by our sponsor West Bottoms Whiskey Co., with a Killer Cocktail recipe from Jamie Green. Don’t miss this gripping exploration of the dark side of the Crossroads....the heart of Killing City.

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