The Judge Mulligan Poisoning and Other Historic Lexington Crimes with Keven McQueen (2026)
Summary
Host David Bryant interviews author Kevin McQueen about his book on historic Lexington crimes, including the Judge Mulligan poisoning and the Lafayette Shelby shooting. McQueen discusses his research methods, highlighting how newspaper archives reveal overlooked details like the true death toll of the 1890 Louisville tornado. He also shares a chilling ghost story from Richmond involving the Stockton House.
Topics discussed
Introduction and guest Kevin McQueen
Reading: Hanging Some Dummies (Lafayette Shelby trial)
Research methods: Newspapers and microfilm
The Great Louisville Tornado of 1890
Other surprising stories: Fairgrounds murder and King McNamara
The Judge Mulligan poisoning mystery
Using death certificates and Find a Grave
Ghost story: The Stockton House in Richmond
Where to find books and conference details
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