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Morbid

Episode 540: Anna George and the Murder of George Saxton

Feb 22, 2024
A scandalous murder case from 1898 involving George Saxton, brother-in-law of First Lady Ida McKinley, and his former mistress Anna George. The tumultuous relationship, murder trial, and eventual acquittal of Anna. Witness revelations post-trial and Annie's life after the shocking verdict.
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Quick takeaways

  • Annie's obsession with George Saxton led to a tumultuous relationship filled with legal battles and threats of violence.
  • Despite Annie's escalating threats and harassment towards George, she was surprisingly acquitted of his murder due to lack of concrete evidence.

Deep dives

Annie's Obsession with George

Annie becomes obsessed with George Saxton and vows to marry him, leaving her family and stalking him relentlessly despite his lack of interest in marriage.

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