S2 Ep40: The True Story Behind 'Murder Ordained'

<div>Film adaptations of true crimes have to strike a tricky balance between authenticity and drama. 1987’s <em>Murder Ordained </em>depicts the 1983 incidents within a small town in Kansas, where the mysterious deaths of a minister’s wife and a secretary’s husband converge. But upon its release, residents and journalists alike argued the movie left some accuracy to be desired. So, what happened in Emporia?<br> <br> "<a href="https://www.centuriespod.com/">Crimes of the Centuries</a>" is a podcast from the <a href="https://www.obsessednetwork.com/">Obsessed Network</a> exploring forgotten crimes from times past that made a mark and helped change history.<br> <br> Follow us on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/centuriespod/">Instagram</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/centuriespod">Twitter</a>: @centuriespod<br> <br> Episode Sponsors:</div> <ul> <li> <a href="https://welcome.storyworth.com/?utm_source=cotc&amp;utm_medium=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=summer2019&amp;promo=hR8XucBp"><strong>StoryWorth</strong></a> - Help your family share their story this holiday season. Go to <a href="http://www.StoryWorth.com/cotc">www.StoryWorth.com/cotc</a> today and save $10on your first purchase.</li> <li> <a href="https://sundayscaries.com/"><strong>Sunday Scaries</strong></a> - Stress relief products to help you defeat the beast within. Visit <a href="http://www.sundayscaries.com/">www.sundayscaries.com</a> and use code COTC for 25% off.</li> <li> <strong>Cold Season 3</strong> - Listen to the Amazon Music exclusive podcast, COLD, in the Amazon Music App.</li> </ul>