S18 Ep49: The Scandalous Hamiltons: Grift, A Disgraced American Icon, & The Birth of Tabloid Journalism w/Bill Shaffer

True Crime Tuesday presents: The Scandalous Hamiltons: Grift, A Disgraced American Icon, & The Birth of Tabloid Journalism with Researcher/Author, Bill Shaffer!

An Alexander Hamilton heir, a beautiful female con artist, an abandoned baby, and the shocking courtroom drama that was splashed across front pages from coast to coast—this is the fascinating true story behind one of the greatest scandals of the Gilded Age, and the story that gave rise to the sensational tabloid journalism still driving so much of the news cycle in the 21st century.

Now, for just a little more added tease, throw in a knife, assorted deaths, secret marriages, prostitution, sordid affairs, and you would think we have a modern day tale on our hands... but would you believe it if we told you that this takes place just 15 years after the end of the Civil War?! Bill Shaffer, the author of this book joins TCT today to talk about our story, the players involved and the seediness of the time!

Get Bill's book, "The Scandalous Hamiltons ..." here:  https://www.billshafferbooks.com/

PLUS AN ALL-NEW DUMB CRIMES/STUPID CRIMINALS WITH BEER CITY BRUISER!

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