The Murder of Benjamin Nathan

Published: Dec. 15, 2020, 1 p.m.

Benjamin Nathan was a wealthy Jewish Businessman who was a prominent member of the New York Stock Exchange. He owned a home in the city on 23rd street. He also owned a summer home in Morristown, New Jersey. On won fateful night on July 28th 1870 Benjamin Nathan would be murdered in his home. 

He would be found in his room bludgeoned to death with blood everywhere. The safe was opened and the contents of the safe where thrown about the room. Four people were in the house during the time of the murder but did not hear a violent struggle. 

The murder drew massive public interest in New York City and the inquest into the murder was making headline. However no one was bought to just for the murder. 

In this episode we discuss the murder and investigation. I will also present my own theories to who killed Benjamin Nathan.