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Campus Killings
Jane Stanford Part 2 of 2
Jun 22, 2024
Explore the mysterious murder of Jane Stanford, co-founder of Stanford University, poisoned with strychnine. Suspects include her secretary Bertha and Chinese immigrants. Detective investigations, manipulation by David Starr Jordan, and the unsolved case's impact on the university's history are discussed.
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- The podcast highlighted the suspicions surrounding key figures like Elizabeth Richmond and Ah Wing in Jane Stanford's murder case.
- The role of David Starr Jordan in influencing the investigation and changing the narrative to protect Stanford University's reputation was discussed.
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Jane Stanford's Poisoning and Investigations
After Jane Stanford was poisoned at her mansion in San Francisco and survived, an investigation began. Private detectives were involved because of Jane's public figure status. Suspicions arose towards her maid, Elizabeth Richmond, who left employment right after the poisoning. The investigation also focused on a Chinese servant named Ah Wing, who had a complicated relationship with Jane.
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