Virginia Rappe’s Death Inside Hollywood’s Golden Age

Step inside one of Hollywood’s most shocking scandals with this Skoob Podcast episode of Spotlight Murders hosted by Kieran Caldwell. This short podcast takes you deep into the tragic story of Roscoe “Fatty” Arbuckle and the mysterious death of Virginia Rappe—a case that redefined fame, scandal, and media power in America.

With an AI powered narrative, this AI podcast uncovers the courtroom drama, media frenzy, and cultural fallout that turned Hollywood upside down in the 1920s. Discover how Arbuckle’s downfall became the blueprint for modern celebrity scandals, and why Virginia Rappe’s story still matters in today’s era of trial by public opinion.

Perfect for true crime fans and history buffs alike, this US podcast reveals the fragile line between comedy and tragedy.

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Timestamps:

(0:00) The Tragic Fall of Fatty Arbuckle: A Hollywood Scandal That Changed Everything

(1:37) THE RISE AND FALL OF A COMEDY KING

(3:07) THAT FATEFUL LABOR DAY NIGHT

(5:20) THE ICE, THE SCREAMS, AND THE ACCUSATIONS

(7:35) THE DESPERATE ATTEMPTS TO HELP

(8:57) THE MEDIA FEEDING FRENZY

(10:49) THE COURTROOM CIRCUS BEGINS

(12:48) THE SHOCKING TESTIMONY

(14:37) THE DEFENSE FIGHTS BACK

(16:29) THE MEDICAL MYSTERY

(18:27) THE VERDICT AND ITS AFTERMATH

(20:23) THE LEGACY OF DESTRUCTION