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My Cousin is Serial Killer Mark Hofmann (1 of 3 Diane Smith/Michelle Stone)

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What did Mark Hofmann’s family think when a bomb went off? Did they think he was guilty? What was he like growing up? Michelle Stone & Diane Smith are two of Mark’s cousins and knew him well. They’ll talk about family lore, whether polygamy was secret in their family, and what Mark was like as a young boy and teen. Was he always a sociopath? Check out our conversation…

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Diane Smith & Michelle Stone are Mark Hofmann's cousins and share stories about growing up with him.
  • Date: April 10, 2023
  • Guest: Diane Smith, Michelle Stone
  • Church History, Hofmann Bombings/Forgeries, Mormons & Crime
  • Historical Mentions Mark Hoffman, Mark Hofmann
  • Tags: best Mormon history podcast, Diane Smith, Gospel Tangents, Michelle Stone, serial killer
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