The Man Who Poisoned A Dynasty: The Story of Bennett Clark Hyde

Oct 14, 2025
48 mins

Episode Description

In 1909, a major philanthropist in Missouri died. He was 81 and had a number of health issues. His death might have been natural…. Except…. In the same house a family member had died just weeks before, and another would die weeks later. Fingers pointed to one man. The trials that followed divided a family and left a legacy of doubt that haunts Missouri to this day.

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Executive Producer- Clare O'Donohue 
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Executive Producer - Margaret Smith

Editor – Steph Kelly
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Social Media Manager & Design - Mikayla Bogus
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IT Manager - Conor Sweeney

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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Ralph Monaco
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Voice of Thomas Swope - Ed Moran 

Voice of Bennett Clark Hyde - Nick Rowley
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Voice of Pearl Keller - Kelly Haran

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