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165: The Psychotic Actor & Assassin Who Killed America’s Favorite President

Dark History

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Celebrity and Conscience

This chapter explores the life of an actor caught between fame and the turbulent political landscape of mid-1800s America, focusing on the anti-slavery movement. As he grapples with his identity and views amid societal change, the chapter highlights Abraham Lincoln's rise and the polarized opinions surrounding him.

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