In this episode, we explore the mysterious demise of 19th-century explorer Thomas Simpson—cousin of famed Arctic navigator Sir George Simpson. Lauded for his contributions to mapping Canada's Arctic coast, Thomas’s career was cut short in 1840 under highly suspicious circumstances.
Found dead with a bullet wound to the head, alongside two fellow travelers also killed, Simpson was quickly labeled insane and suicidal. But was it a cover-up?
We dig into the official reports, letters, and the lingering questions that still haunt his legacy. Was Thomas Simpson a victim of ambition, corporate intrigue, or something darker?
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