S2 Ep7: The Peyton Place Murder

<div>When the groundbreaking book "Peyton Place" hit bookshelves in 1956, the murder tale at its center was so scandalous that many stores banned it outright. But the truth is that author Grace Metallious ripped that tale from the headlines -- and even softened its edges a bit. The real-life story centered on Sylvester Roberts, who was killed in 1946 by the daughter he had raped.<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://www.takecareof.com/">Care/of</a> - The right vitamins, personalized for you! For 50% off your first order, go to www.TakeCareOf/com and enter code cotc50.</li> <li> <a href="https://www.hairstory.com/">Hairstory</a> -  A new way to clean your hair. Check out Hairstory at <a href="http://www.hairstory.com">www.hairstory.com</a> and use my promo code COTC to get 15% off your purchase!</li> <li> <a href="https://chef.greenchef.com/plans?ct=COTC130&amp;utm_campaign=50222222podcast&amp;utm_content=cotc130&amp;utm_medium=cpm&amp;utm_source=podcast">Green Chef</a> - The #1 meal kit for eating well! Go to <a href="http://www.GreenChef.com/cotc130">www.GreenChef.com/cotc130</a> and use code cotc130 to get $130 off, plus free shipping!</li> <li> <a href="https://www.audible.com/pd/Impact-Winter-Audiobook/B09PSLLWFG?ref=mrq_aud_IW_5&amp;source_code=MRQOR22701272206N9">Audible</a> - A heart-stopping Audible Original from the executive producers of <em>The Walking Dead</em> and the writer of <em>Pacific Rim. </em>Visit <a href="http://www.Audible.com/Survive">www.Audible.com/Survive</a> and listen now.</li> </ul>