America's First Murderer: The Story of John Billington

The Pilgrims landed at Plymouth, worked with the Native Americans and celebrated the first Thanksgiving. That’s the story we grew up hearing. But there’s a part that isn’t generally talked about – a man who came over on the Mayflower, caused trouble in the colony, and murdered his neighbor. Some historians call him “America’s First Murderer” because the trial was the first of its kind on American soil. But it’s the details of how and why it happened that make it an important part of the nation’s origin story.

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Special thanks to the Plimoth Patuxet Museums and Kate LaPrad
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Team & Contributors

Executive Producer- Clare O’Donohue
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Executive Producer – Margaret Smith

Editor – Ruben Woolcott
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Social Media Manager & Design – Mikayla Bogus
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The History of Murder Logo – Bernadette Carr
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Theme Song “My Carnal Life I Will Lay Down” – Rob Brereton
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Voice of William Hubbard: Ruben Woolcott

This was truly a team effort, and we’re grateful to everyone who played a part.