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The Plot
In 1864, a 41-year-old woman named Mary Surratt was running a boarding house in Washington, D.C. One of the most famous actors in the country began visiting her – which led to her becoming known as the woman who “kept th...
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The Plot is an episode from Criminal by Vox Media Podcast Network. In 1864, a 41-year-old woman named Mary Surratt was running a boarding house in Washington, D.C. One of the most famous actors in the country began visiting her – which led...
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Published Feb 20, 2026, 42:37 long, audio available.
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Published Feb 20, 2026 and 42:37 long