Tragic Story or Hoax?: The Tale of Maggie Matthews

Tragic Story or Hoax?: The Tale of Maggie Matthews

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Description

Maggie Matthews was a supposed student at Lindenwood College in 1891. Explore the her  reported death in that sparked conflicting newspaper publications. Through reports from The New York Times, The St. Charles Cosmos, and the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, this episode examines the unanswered questions, disputed details, and surprising connection to Lindenwood College. Discover how comparing historical sources can reveal contradictions, challenge assumptions, and remind us that not every compelling story is a confirmed fact.

Publication Date

10-2026

Keywords

Maggie Mathews, Suicide, Mystery, Scam Artist, Lindenwood College, Lindenwood University, Saint Charles

Disciplines

United States History

Tragic Story or Hoax?: The Tale of Maggie Matthews

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