LIVE: A Deadly Christmas Eve at the American Saloon

On Christmas Eve 1870, a chaotic brawl inside a Hamilton, Ohio gambling saloon left notorious ruffian Thomas Myers dead from a mysterious gunshot. The state quickly pinned the murder on political operator Thomas McGehean, triggering a sensational series of Gilded Age trials wrapped up in a multi-million-dollar federal whiskey ring. Defense attorney Clement L. Vallandigham was so sure of his own theory about the shooting that he staged a demonstration to prove it — and shot himself in the process. Crimes of the Centuries is a podcast from Grab Bag Collab exploring forgotten crimes from times past that made a mark and helped change history. You can get early and ad-free episodes and more over at www.grabbagcollab.com Order the Crimes of the Centuries book at your favorite bookstore or at www.centuriespod.com/book ! Follow us on Instagram and other social media: @centuriespod Episode Sponsors: Zenni: Stylish prescription glasses, sunglasses, and customizable lens options starting under $30, with 15% off and free shipping over $65 at Zenni.com/PODCAST using code PODCAST15. Hims: Simple, 100% online access to personalized plans for sex, hair, weight loss, and more at Hims.com/COTC . Quince: Hotel-quality bedding, apparel, and home essentials priced 50-80% less than similar brands, at Quince.com . Nutrafol: Nutrafol’s Women’s hair growth supplement, with $15 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping at Nutrafol.com using code COTC. Home Chef: Fresh ingredients and easy recipes delivered weekly, with 50% off and free shipping on your first box plus free dessert for life at HomeChef.com/COTC .