A dramatic scene unfolds as Mrs. Stanford experiences sudden physical distress and convulsions, leading to her tragic death.
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She became one of the most influential people in California when she co-founded Stanford University in 1891. Jane Stanford was widely beloved for her forward-thinking, liberal ideals—but she also earned a few enemies. And when she was murdered in 1905, one question sent shockwaves through California: Who disagreed with Jane enough to kill her? This episode originally aired in September 2020.