S1 Ep17: Daniel Sickles: Temporarily Insane?

<div>In 1859, two of Washington, D.C.'s highest-profile men were in love with the same woman -- and that love triangle would lead to the broad-daylight shooting of one of them just a stone's throw from the White House. The victim had been the first-born son of Francis Scott Key, author of the lyrics to America's national anthem. And his killer would be the first in the country to argue a defense of temporary insanity.<br> <br> "<a href="https://www.centuriespod.com/">Crimes of the Centuries</a>" is a new 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://www.epicreads.com/books/9780062982421/the-initial-insult/"><em>The Initial Insult</em></a>: The new novel by Mindy McGinnis is available wherever books and audiobooks are sold.</li> <li> <a href="https://www.thredup.com/COTC">ThredUp</a>: Go to <a href="http://www.thredup.com/COTC">www.thredup.com/COTC</a> for 30% off your first order!</li> <li> <a href="https://www.prettylitter.com">PrettyLitter</a>: Use promo code COTC for 20% off your first order at <a href="http://www.prettylitter.com">www.prettylitter.com</a>!</li> <li> <a href="https://www.hairstory.com/">Hairstory</a>: Use promo code COTC to get 15% off your first purchase at <a href="http://www.hairstory.com">www.hairstory.com</a>!</li> </ul>