Beginning Monday, February 20th.  The story of Jane Stanford, one of the richest women in the country in 1905. But the life of Stanford University’s founder was cut short — poisoned — and it wasn’t the first attempt. In the weeks following her death, her innermost circle would collaborate in a messy coverup, ruling her death as natural.

More than a century later, the university founded by Jane as a tribute to the ghost of her 15-year-old son, still hasn’t acknowledged the darker parts of its past.

Beginning Monday, February 20th.  The story of Jane Stanford, one of the richest women in the country in 1905. But the life of Stanford University’s founder was cut short — poisoned — and it wasn’t the first attempt. In the weeks following her death, her innermost circle would collaborate in a messy coverup, ruling her death as natural.
More than a century later, the university founded by Jane as a tribute to the ghost of her 15-year-old son, still hasn’t acknowledged the darker parts of its past.

More than a century later, the death of Jane Stanford remains shrouded in mystery.  Who would want the founder of Stanford University and one of the richest women in the world dead? And why?

More than a century later, the death of Jane Stanford remains shrouded in mystery.  Who would want the founder of Stanford University and one of the richest women in the world dead? And why?

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In the final episode, we learn about the natural disaster that rocked the Bay Area the year following Jane’s death, quieting the rumors in the media once and for all. And we return to a place that was home to one of the happiest times of her life, thoughtfully preserved to the present day.”

Written, reported, and narrated by Natalia Gurevich.  

Editing, production, and sound design by Matt Pitman.

Additional editing by Myron Kaplan, Managing Producer - Audacy Original Podcasts.

In the final episode, we learn about the natural disaster that rocked the Bay Area the year following Jane’s death, quieting the rumors in the media once and for all. And we return to a place that was home to one of the happiest times of her life, thoughtfully preserved to the present day.”
Written, reported, and narrated by Natalia Gurevich.  
Editing, production, and sound design by Matt Pitman.
Additional editing by Myron Kaplan, Managing Producer - Audacy Original Podcasts.

The Ashes

As Jane's death is covered up by the university, the most likely culprit emerges. But the poisoner's motivations might not be what we think. And as we get closer to Jane's story, we get closer to her living family as well, and what connections they still have with her. 

Written, reported, and narrated by Natalia Gurevich.  

Editing, production, and sound design by Matt Pitman.

Additional editing by Myron Kaplan, Managing Producer - Audacy Original Podcasts.

As Jane's death is covered up by the university, the most likely culprit emerges. But the poisoner's motivations might not be what we think. And as we get closer to Jane's story, we get closer to her living family as well, and what connections they still have with her. 
Written, reported, and narrated by Natalia Gurevich.  
Editing, production, and sound design by Matt Pitman.
Additional editing by Myron Kaplan, Managing Producer - Audacy Original Podcasts.

Family Ties

Even though the doctors present at her death and at her autopsy quickly concluded that she had been poisoned with strychnine, this narrative would soon be changed. Those with the university chose to declare her death natural, out of fear that any other cause -- murder, suicide, would open the school, and her estate, to further scrutiny.

Written, reported, and narrated by Natalia Gurevich.  

Editing, production, and sound design by Matt Pitman.

Additional editing by Myron Kaplan, Managing Producer - Audacy Original Podcasts.

Even though the doctors present at her death and at her autopsy quickly concluded that she had been poisoned with strychnine, this narrative would soon be changed. Those with the university chose to declare her death natural, out of fear that any other cause -- murder, suicide, would open the school, and her estate, to further scrutiny.
Written, reported, and narrated by Natalia Gurevich.  
Editing, production, and sound design by Matt Pitman.
Additional editing by Myron Kaplan, Managing Producer - Audacy Original Podcasts.

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