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S8·E1 Murder of the Century

Episode
Season 8, Episode 1
Air Date
October 16, 1995
Runtime
55 minutes
Story Type
Core Character Arc
Core Aired October 16, 1995 55 min
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Synopsis

In 1906, the murder of Stanford White, New York architect and man-about-town, by Harry K. Thaw, heir to a Pittsburgh railroad fortune, was reported "to the ends of the civilized globe;" much of the focus however was on Evelyn Nesbit, the beautiful showgirl in the center of the love triangle. A sensational murder story that had everything: money, power, class, love, rage, lust and revenge.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When did Season 8 Episode 1 of American Experience air?

Season 8, Episode 1 ('Murder of the Century') originally aired on October 16, 1995.

How long is Season 8 Episode 1 ('Murder of the Century')?

The runtime for this episode is approximately 55 minutes.

What happens in American Experience Season 8 Episode 1?

In 1906, the murder of Stanford White, New York architect and man-about-town, by Harry K. Thaw, heir to a Pittsburgh railroad fortune, was reported "to the ends of the civilized globe;" much of the focus however was on Evelyn Nesbit, the beautiful showgirl in the center of the love triangle. A sensa...

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