The Aftermath of a Murder

The murder of Joseph Smith and his brother, Hyrum was a shock to the church members of the community. Because Joseph’s life had been spared many times before, they thought it would be spared this time as well. However, God had other plans for Joseph Smith and he became a martyr for Christ instead.

Unfortunately, Robert did not record his feelings about the deaths of Joseph and Hyrum Smith. This part of his history is not mentioned at all in the Book of Memoranda. Yet, this was a time of great mourning for the members of the church and the death of their beloved prophet and his brother was not all that they would have to endure.