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Gary Krist: Love, Murder, and Madness in Gilded-Age San Francisco

Commonwealth Club of California Podcast

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Unraveling the Gilded Age Murder Mystery

This chapter explores the meticulous research behind a notorious murder trial in San Francisco, shedding light on archival materials that reveal personal and legal complexities. It examines societal attitudes toward female offenders, courtroom strategies, and the tension between victimhood and perpetration in the context of the Gilded Age.

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