Timewatch - S21E13: Murder at Harvard

Name: Murder at Harvard
Genre: Documentary
Released: 2002-12-14
Duration: 1 h

Dec 14, 2002DocumentarySeason 21, Episode 13

In 1849 American society was shaken by the grisly news that a prominent and wealthy Bostonian, George Parkman, had been killed and dismembered. The subsequent trial found a Harvard medical professor, John White Webster, guilty of murder, and he was sentenced to death by hanging. Historian Simon Schama investigates the case in the light of ongoing doubts about Webster's guilt, and attempts to solve the celebrated murder mystery once and for all.

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Timewatch S21E13 Synopsis

Stream Timewatch "Murder at Harvard" in HD quality on Goojara. Originally aired on 2002-12-14, this episode is part of Season 21 of Timewatch. With a runtime of 50m, the episode keeps you engaged throughout. As part of this Documentary series, the episode continues to build on the show's compelling narrative. In 1849 American society was shaken by the grisly news that a prominent and wealthy Bostonian, George Parkman, had been killed and dismembered. The subsequent trial found a Harvard medical professor, John White Webster, guilty of murder, and he was s...