Like a Lamb to the Slaughter

The Prophet Joseph Smith and his Brother Hyrum are killed while imprisoned in Carthage, Illinois. Several individuals offer themselves up as leaders for the Church. The Quorum of the Twelve Apostles with Brigham Young as the senior Apostle carry on with the keys Joseph gave them before his death. Robin Jensen, a historian from the Joseph Smith Papers, shares his insights into this pivotal time in Church history.