In 1833, a writer named Catharine Williams began working on a new book. She’d published books of poetry and about the Revolutionary War before, but this book was going to be different. It was going to be about a Methodist minister, a mill worker, and a murder. Kate Dawson’s book is The Sinners All Bow: Two Authors, One Murder, and the Real Hester Prynne (https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/727618/the-sinners-all-bow-by-kate-winkler-dawson/). Criminal is a show about people who’ve done wrong, been wronged, or gotten caught somewhere in the middle. Hosted by Phoebe Judge. Part of the Vox Media Podcast Network. Join Criminal Plus on Patreon for ad-free listening, bonus episodes, listener chat rooms, behind-the-scenes content, and more membership perks. https://www.patreon.com/Criminal Follow the show on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. https://pod.link/809264944 Say hello on Twitter (https://twitter.com/criminalshow) Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/criminal_podcast) Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/thisiscriminal) and TikTok (https://www.tiktok.com/@criminal_podcast) Sign up for our occasional newsletter, which includes a note from Phoebe, behind-the-scenes photos, and things our team has been enjoying lately. https://thisiscriminal.com/newsletter We also make the podcasts This is Love (https://pod.link/1337100398) and Phoebe Reads a Mystery (https://pod.link/1503921457). Artwork by Julienne Alexander: http://www.yssrs.com/. Check out our online shop: https://shop.thisiscriminal.com/ Episode 343 originally published December 5, 2025. https://thisiscriminal.com/episode-343-fall-river-12-5-2025/ Music in this episode: “Notche” by Blue Dot Sessions “The Hairdresser” by Blue Dot Sessions “Rapids” by Blue Dot Sessions “Two Dollar Token” by Blue Dot Sessions “Talltell” by Blue Dot Sessions “Astrisx_Minimal” by Blue Dot Sessions “Marking the Clock” by Blue Dot Sessions “Holo” by Blue Dot Sessions “Distill” by Blue Dot Sessions “Louver” by Blue Dot Sessions “Under the Wire” by Blue Dot Sessions “Descent to Calibri” by Blue Dot Sessions “Momentary Ease” by Blue Dot Sessions “The Summit” by Blue Dot Sessions