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The Queen

4. Bobbie and Diana

Jun 7, 2019
In this captivating episode, Bobbie's story details how she helped a vulnerable family escape the Jim Crow South, while Diana's tale involves kidnapping a child and possibly causing her husband's death. These two intriguing stories shed light on the enigmatic and impactful life of Linda Taylor.
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  • Linda Taylor had a history of abruptly entering people's lives, causing chaos, and then disappearing without a trace.
  • Linda Taylor's actions had both positive and negative impacts on those she encountered, showcasing her complex and manipulative character.

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Linda Taylor's Deceitful Past and Mixed-Race Identity

In 1964, Linda Taylor claimed to be Constance Wakefield, the heir to a gambling kingpin's fortune, but a court hearing revealed her duplicity. Her white relatives also concealed her real parentage due to her being biracial, leading to Taylor's disownment. Taylor, known for exploiting families, married Lamar Jones briefly and was arrested for welfare fraud soon after. Despite contacts with several individuals, no one stayed in touch with her long-term as Taylor often disappeared abruptly, leaving chaos in her wake.

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