Episode 23: Sunny and Claus

Content warning: This episode discusses substance abuse and eating disorders. If you are struggling with addiction or disordered eating, please proceed with care and see our Listener Resources below.

This week, Kirsten + Andrew take a look at an infamous case in Kirsten’s backyard—Newport, Rhode Island. From high-society gossip and a Harvard legal dream team to authorized and unauthorized books and an Oscar-winning film, this mysterious case has had a small but distinct impact on pop culture.

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• The Breakers Mansion – Newport’s ultimate “summer cottage” 
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• It’s Sunny and Claus von Bülow’s Clarendon Court, Y’all! – Variety
• Clarendon Court – HouseHistree 
• Sunny von Bülow – Wikipedia
• Sunny von Bulow Obituary (2008) – Elmira, NY – Star-Gazette 
• Claus von Bülow – Wikipedia 
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