The Murder of Jane Stanford

The podcast delves into the mysterious death of Jane Stanford, co-founder of Stanford University, exploring the circumstances surrounding her demise and the subsequent cover-up. It highlights Jane's demanding nature as a lead trustee and her interest in spiritualism, which influenced the university's early direction. The hosts discuss the initial suspicion of poisoning, Jane's trip to Hawaii, and her eventual death, allegedly from strychnine poisoning. The narrative explores the conflicting accounts and investigations, particularly the efforts of Stanford's president, David Starr Jordan, to downplay the possibility of foul play. Ultimately, the podcast examines potential motives and suspects, including Jane's personal secretary, Bertha Berner, leaving the case unsolved.