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Execution & Trial of John D Lee (Janiece Johnson)

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We’re looking at the trial and execution of John D Lee. How reponsible was Brigham Young? How did the trials affect public opinion against the Mormons? Dr Janiece Johnson says this reverberates, even to today with the recent release of “Under the Banner of Heaven.” Check out our conversation…

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Dr Janiece Johnson discusses the trials & execution of John D Lee.
  • Date: July 20, 2023
  • Church History, MMM, Mormon violence, Mormons & Crime, Mountain Meadows Massacre
  • Historical Mentions John D. Lee
  • Tags: best Mormon history podcast, Brigham, Brigham Young, Church History, Gospel Tangents, GT Podcast, iTunes, John D. Lee, LDS Church, Lee, mission, Mormon, Mormons, murder, Under the Banner of Heaven
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