About this episode

The episode explores the investigation into Starr Faithfull's murder, examining evidence, media portrayal, and historical context.

In the final part of our series on Starr Faithfull, the investigation begins, and this is where the mystery begins! Why were parts of her clothing missing? Why did two autopsies reach different conclusions? What was in Starr's diary? And what role, if any, did the powerful former mayor Andrew J. Peters play after years of abusing her? In this final episode, we walk through the investigation, the evidence, and the theories that have been debated for more than 90 years. We also talk about how the press turned Starr into a "party girl," and why we think that completely misses the point. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Topics covered

• murder investigation
• autopsy discrepancies
• historical crime
• media portrayal
• theories of evidence

Keywords

• Starr Faithfull
• murder
• investigation
• autopsy
• Andrew J. Peters
• true crime
• history

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