Description
80 years after Slumach’s execution, exclusive information emerged as part of a family story passed down through history: Slumach’s story from his lips to only one person’s ears.
In this episode, we hear the account of what happened from Slumach’s perspective.
He was a wanted man and seen as a menace to society, so there seemed to be little interest in pursuing Slumach’s motive. This raises the questions: Did Slumach shoot Louis Bee in cold blood to protect his gold as the legend says? Or was it actually self-defence?
Host:
Kru Williams - @kru_williams
Guests:
Don Froese
Dr. Keith Carlson, PhD https://www.keiththorcarlson.com/
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