74. The Brown Palace Murders

74. The Brown Palace Murders

A love triangle erupts into a gunfight at Denver’s Brown Palace Hotel, exposing a scandalous affair that ends in a double murder

Iain unpacks the heated rivalry between Frank Henwood and Tony von Thul, two men competing for the affections of socialite Isabel Springer. When flirtations turn to threats and threats escalate to gunfire, the fallout sends shockwaves through Colorado high society, leaving behind a trail of scandal, heartbreak, and one of the most sensational trials of the era.

If you would like to see the photo of Isabel Springer mentioned in the episode, please click here: https://strangeco.blogspot.com/2019/09/murder-at-brown-palace.html

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