In 1958, movie star Lana Turner was trapped in an abusive relationship with mafia bodyguard Johnny Stompanato. Until her teenage daughter Cheryl Crane ended the couple’s last argument by fatally stabbing Johnny. But many wondered: how did a teenager overpower a gangster? Or was Cheryl taking the fall for her famous mother?

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Silver Screen Stabbing: Did a Starlet Cover Up a Gangster's Murder?

FEB 25, 202648 MIN
Conspiracy Theories

Silver Screen Stabbing: Did a Starlet Cover Up a Gangster's Murder?

FEB 25, 202648 MIN

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In 1958, movie star Lana Turner was trapped in an abusive relationship with mafia bodyguard Johnny Stompanato. Until her teenage daughter Cheryl Crane ended the couple’s last argument by fatally stabbing Johnny. But many wondered: how did a teenager overpower a gangster? Or was Cheryl taking the fall for her famous mother? Keep up with Conspiracy Theories!Instagram: @⁠theconspiracypod⁠TikTok: ⁠⁠⁠⁠@conspiracy.pod⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices