Today is Wednesday, December 1st, 2021.

On this day in 1825, Russian Tsar Alexander I

first died under mysterious circumstances.

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Welcome to Today in True Crime, a Spotify original from Parcast.

Due to the graphic nature of this crime, listener discretion is advised.

This episode includes discussions of violence that some people may find offensive.

We advise extreme caution for children under 13.

I'm Vanessa Richardson, and today I'm joined by our guest host,

Kate Leonard, from Dictators. Every week, her show delves into the minds and motives behind the

world's most infamous leaders. Kate is here to discuss the aftermath of today's story,

while I'll cover the narrative. Hello, everyone. I'm happy to be here.

Absolutely.

Now let's go back to Tag and Rog Russia on December 1st, 1825.

The morning was gray and somber.

47-year-old Tsar Alexander I had moved to the coastal town,

hoping the sea air would improve his wife Elizabeth's health.

But shortly after arriving, Alexander was the one who got sick,

and nothing seemed to bring him any relief.

Now the Tsar laid on his deathbed in the palatial estate. He experienced severe delusions and

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