Allison Williams has launched a new podcast that delves into the inaugural murder trial in American history, serving as a precursor to the formation of the Constitution.
On Monday, actor Allison Williams had a conversation with CBS News about her newly launched podcast that narrates the tale of the initial documented homicide trial in American history.
Williams is the lead and also serves as executive producer for the six-episode true-crime podcast called “Erased: The Murder of Elma Sands.”
She explained that it was a podcast that presents historical information using modern language, similar to a radio program.
Disappearing on the evening of December 22, 1799.
Levi Weeks, who was romantically involved with her, was charged with the crime and represented in a trial by none other than Aaron Burr and Alexander Hamilton.
Williams was accompanied by Allison Flom, the individual behind the podcast and the one telling the story. Flom shared that she initially became aware of the case through her work as a New York tour guide.
The location where Sands was killed is currently the basement of a high-end clothing store in the SoHo neighborhood.
Flom described being in a clothing store, observing others trying on clothes and seeing mannequins all around. He felt a strong urge to yell out, “A person was murdered here!” He wondered why no one seemed to be aware or concerned about it.
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According to Flom, reviewing the transcripts of the trial revealed that our legal system is designed to eliminate individuals who are obstructive to the concentration of wealth, influence, and authority.
According to Flom, this statement still holds true. “I chose to express it as 2023 because it had the same feel as 2023.”
According to Flom, Williams, a proponent of improving the criminal justice system, recognized the importance of the story and assisted in spreading it beyond her expectations.
Williams explained to CBS News that her involvement in the podcast allowed her to gain a better understanding of the flaws in America’s justice system. She described the first time the Constitution was truly tested in a murder trial, which she referred to as a “trial run,” and how it could have either reinforced the existing issues or helped progress towards a more diverse and inclusive society.
Williams stated that the origin of the issue is known, and it provided a framework for understanding how it has gradually worsened over time.
Source: cbsnews.com