Historian John Turner examines the complicated succession crisis that followed Joseph Smith's 1844 martyrdom in Part Four of his Mormon Stories interview series. Drawing from his book *Brigham Young: Pioneer Prophet*, Turner discusses what happened to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints after its founder was killed.

The episode explores the leadership vacuum and competing claims to authority that emerged after Smith's death, and how Brigham Young ultimately consolidated power. The video was just released and has 283 views in its first hour.