The Mysterious Murder of Jane Stanford (Co-founder of Stanford University)

The co-founder of Stanford University was murdered. In this true story, I'll discuss what happened, the cover-up, and possible suspects for a century-old unsolved poisoning.
Please note that all historic images and music are in the public domain.
Theme music: Camille Saint-Saens performing his own Danse Macabre.
Opening sequence photos: Nob Hill and Charles Crocker's spite fence, Richard Wagner with Mad King Ludwig II of Bavaria at Neuschwanstein, the head of the Statue of Liberty at the Exposition Universelle of Paris in 1878, Newspaper depiction of the assassination of Stanford White

[@jessicajenkins462]

These are so fun! I remember you telling me about this story in particular one of the last times we visited. I've never forgotten your descriptions of how gruesome strychnine poisoning is.

[@misssilencedogood5968]

WOW....! I did not know this omg... so interesting.

[@carolynking9844]

great video!

[@pauliewogmastercertifiedli535]

I like how you equate the money to wages which gives you a much more accurate understanding of the true wealth invested

[@curlslocked6745]

thank you for this im learning it in class

[@desertnessie]

Woooooooo!!!

[@jkgifford71]

For an update, do check out Professor Richard White's talk launching his book "Who Killed Jane Stanford?" hosted by the Stanford Historical Society, 17 May 2022:

[@caleb2242]

My grandma has been researching and told me today I am related to Mary Jane Stanford.

[@Reunion4ever]

Poor Jane 💔

[@caleb2242]

Sounds like it was the doctor staying in the hotel. What’s the story behind that guy?

[@reneetubeaddict9757]

This is some real life Agatha Christie mystery! A real whodunit!

[@tspark1071]

Was Jane Stanford murdered? Who owns it now?

[@Reunion4ever]

Poor Jane 💔