Rorschach: Murder at City Hall
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<p>A shocking public shooting at New York City Hall leaves the ambitious, charismatic City Councilman James E. Davis dead, before his assailant is gunned down by a New York City cop. It turns out that Davis had been murdered by his political rival, Niel Askew. And yet all that summer, the two men had been seen around Brooklyn together, been together in James’ office, sat side by side at a barbershop. Despite the shock waves this murder sent through New York City in the summer of 2003, the story is now forgotten, along with the mystery of what really happened between these men. RORSCHACH: MURDER AT CITY HALL recounts their final fateful day through eye-witness accounts, and then traces the path that led James Davis and his killer Niel Askew to their deaths.</p>
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3/18/2026
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Recent Episodes
May 20, 2026
Episode 10: It Stays with You
Host James Davis explores the lingering legal and societal impact of a dramatic City Hall shooting, uncovering a persistent mystery.
May 13, 2026
Episode 9: The Empty Seat
Host Sarah Koenig explores the political maneuvering and family conflict surrounding the vacant seat after James's shocking death.
May 6, 2026
Episode 8: The Last Day
Investigative journalist Nielson "Niel" Johnson and his subject James explore City Hall on their final day, uncovering secrets that lead to their tragic deaths in this interview episode.
11 total episodes available with 1 transcripts
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- What is Rorschach: Murder at City Hall?
<p>A shocking public shooting at New York City Hall leaves the ambitious, charismatic City Councilman James E. Davis dead, before his assailant is gunned down by a New York City cop. It turns out that Davis had been murdered by his political rival, Niel Askew. And yet all that summer, the two men had been seen around Brooklyn together, been together in James’ office, sat side by side at a barbershop. Despite the shock waves this murder sent through New York City in the summer of 2003, the story is now forgotten, along with the mystery of what really happened between these men. RORSCHACH: MURDER AT CITY HALL recounts their final fateful day through eye-witness accounts, and then traces the path that led James Davis and his killer Niel Askew to their deaths.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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