In the sixteenth episode of 5 Minute Murder, we delve into the dramatic and controversial murder of Grigori Rasputin, the mystic who wielded extraordinary influence over Russia’s royal family in the early 20th century. In just five minutes, we recount the events of December 1916, when Rasputin was lured to his death by a group of conspirators intent on ending his hold over Tsar Nicholas II and his wife, Alexandra. Poisoned, shot, and ultimately drowned, Rasputin’s death has become the stuff of legend. Join us as we explore the facts, myths, and political intrigue surrounding one of history’s most infamous murders.

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In the fifteenth episode of 5 Minute Murder, we explore the chilling story of H. H. Holmes, one of America’s first known serial killers. In just five minutes, we unravel the dark tale of Holmes’s infamous “Murder Castle” in Chicago during the 1890s, a labyrinth of hidden rooms and trapdoors designed for sinister purposes. Holmes lured victims with charm and deception, amassing a body count that shocked the nation. Join us as we delve into the life of this cunning and ruthless killer, whose horrifying crimes continue to haunt true crime enthusiasts to this day.

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In the fourteenth episode of 5 Minute Murder, we examine the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln, a defining moment in American history. In just five minutes, we recount the fateful events of 14 April 1865, when Lincoln was shot by actor and Confederate sympathiser John Wilkes Booth while attending a play at Ford’s Theatre. The episode explores the shocking aftermath of the assassination, the manhunt for Booth, and the profound impact of Lincoln’s death on a nation still reeling from the Civil War. Join us as we delve into this tragic chapter in history and its lasting legacy.

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