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Randolph Tavern Fire

Episode Summary

On February 16, 1968, a man with a lengthy criminal record set a fire in a tavern full of people in Moberly, Missouri, killing 12 people. William Coleman's motive appears to have involved his search for his estranged wife, who left him because he was abusive.

Episode Notes

A tragic fire in Moberly, Missouri in 1968 leaves 12 people dead and offers a glimpse into how differently domestic violence was viewed and responded to in Midwestern America in that era, compared to today.

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