Jan 10 2025 18 mins 3
In this episode, we explore the chilling Cold Spring murders, a case that baffled the public and led to a series of dramatic trials. Nancy Clem, William Abrams, and Silas Hartman were arrested in connection with the brutal killings of the Youngs, but the mystery deepened with each trial.
We’ll examine the twists and turns of their courtroom battles, the complex motivations behind the crime, and the lasting questions that remain about the true culprits.
Source Materials
Cold Springs Murders | Historic Indianapolis | All Things Indianapolis History
Notorious Indianapolis Murdue Case: Cold Spring Murders – The Polis Center
Notorious Mrs. Clem by Wendy Gamber: Book Review - Ann Marie Ackermann's author website
Murder by Gaslight: The Notorious Mrs. Clem.
Money, Murder, and Mrs. Clem - JSTOR Daily
