Lead: Under attack and with their leader dead, the Mormons sought a place of refuge. Intro.: "A Moment in Time" with Dan Roberts. Content: The founder of the Church of the Latter Day Saints more commonly known as the Mormon Church was killed by a mob in Carthage, Illinois on June 27, 1844. He left a religious community under assault and in great turmoil. Listen to Segment Loading... Taking too long? Reload document | Open in new tab Download [5.40 KB] Share