In episode four of 5 Minute Murder, we take a look at the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, an event that sparked one of the deadliest conflicts in human history—World War I. On 28 June 1914, the heir to the Austro-Hungarian throne was gunned down in Sarajevo, setting off a chain reaction that led to global war. Join us as we explore the political tensions, the fateful events of that day, and the far-reaching consequences of the assassination that changed the course of history.

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In episode three of 5 Minute Murder, we delve into the infamous Lizzie Borden case, one of the most notorious and controversial murder mysteries in American history. On a sweltering August day in 1892, Lizzie Borden’s father and stepmother were brutally murdered with an axe in their home, sparking a sensational trial that captivated the nation. Despite being the prime suspect, Lizzie was acquitted, but the question of her guilt has lingered for more than a century. Join us as we examine the details of this grisly case and the enduring enigma of whether Lizzie Borden truly "took an axe."

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In the second episode of 5 Minute Murder, we uncover the chilling story of Mary Ann Cotton, often regarded as Britain’s first female serial killer. Operating in the 19th century, Cotton’s life was marked by a series of suspicious deaths—many involving those closest to her. With poison as her weapon of choice, she left a trail of bodies in her wake, all while collecting insurance payouts and evading suspicion for years. Join us as we explore the dark and twisted tale of Mary Ann Cotton, whose cunning and cold-blooded crimes shocked Victorian England.

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