Ep484 Delaware Crimes
Summary
Hosts Lucy and Amanda discuss their recent tour and upcoming shows before diving into a fan-picked episode on Delaware crimes. They review the state’s history, flag, and corporate laws, then detail the unsolved 2019 murder of teacher Susan Ledyard and her husband’s subsequent arrest for assaulting his new wife. The episode concludes with a segment on the Cannon-Johnson gang, who operated a "reverse Underground Railroad" kidnapping free Black people for slavery.
Topics discussed
Intro, Wayfair ad, and tour recap
Fan pick: Delaware crimes and wine pairing
Delaware history, geography, and state facts
Slavery in Delaware and colonial history
Delaware corporate laws and state symbols
State flag, peach history, and intro to Susan's case
The unsolved murder of Susan Benner
Ben's assault on Stephanie and domestic violence discussion
Ads for Drip Drop, Wild Grain, and Quo
The Cannon-Johnson gang and slave kidnapping
Gang tactics, War of 1812, and legal outcomes
Patty Cannon's legacy and neighborhood naming controversy
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