The 1925 Vinton murder that went unsolved for decades
Veteran journalist Tom Chorneau discusses his book Mrs. Cook & The Klan, which…
River to River · Ben Kieffer, Dani Gehr
December 9, 202539m 57s
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Show Notes
Veteran journalist Tom Chorneau discusses his book Mrs. Cook & The Klan, which examines an unsolved Iowa murder case from 1925. Chorneau’s true crime investigation also explains the complex social, political and cultural forces at work in 1920s America, where prohibition, the KKK's resurgence and the temperance movement created a volatile mix.This show was originally produced June 17, 2025.