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Episode 511: Nan Patterson and The Death of Frank "Caesar" Young

Nov 13, 2023
Actress Nan Patterson's passionate affair with Frank 'Caesar' Young leads to a sensational murder trial. The podcast covers Halloween costumes, downfall of relationships, shifting views on death penalty, and Nan's trial with conflicting witness accounts and media frenzy.
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Quick takeaways

  • The case highlighted the challenges of obtaining a fair trial and the power of media influence.
  • Despite doubts about Nan Patterson's guilt, she was ultimately released due to deadlocked juries.

Deep dives

Nan Patterson and Caesar Young's Turbulent Relationship

Nan Patterson, an actress, had a tumultuous relationship with Caesar Young. They met on a train and began a passionate affair while Caesar was still married. Despite various attempts to end the relationship, they continued to see each other. On the morning of June 4, 1904, before leaving for a trip with his wife, Caesar met with Nan one last time. In a cab, an argument ensued, and Caesar was found dead with a gunshot wound in his chest. Nan claimed it was a suicide, but suspicion arose due to rumored threatening letters and witnesses who contradicted her story. She was indicted for murder and held without bail.

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