Feb. 21, 2026

Episode 820 - People Wasn't Made To Burn: The James Hickman Story

Episode 820 - People Wasn't Made To Burn: The James Hickman Story

Send a text An unbearable loss pushes one man past the breaking point, ending in murder. But was it justified? Listener discretion is advised. Want to help support the show? Buy me a coffee! Buy more than one and get a personalized video thank you. https://www.buymeacoffee.com/chicagohistory Leave me a voice message - just click on the microphone in the lower right corner here: https://www.chicagohistorypod.com Up your cocktail or Sodastream game with Portland craft syrups! https://portland...

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An unbearable loss pushes one man past the breaking point, ending in murder. But was it justified? Listener discretion is advised.

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People Wasn't Made To Burn: A True Story of Housing, Race, and Murder in Chicago by Joe Allen

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