Episode Description: In 1828, a teenage boy appeared out of nowhere in the streets of Nuremberg, Germany — confused, barely able to speak, and carrying a cryptic note. His name? Kaspar Hauser. Who was he, truly? A tragic foundling locked away from birth… or a pawn in a political conspiracy with royal blood?

In this episode of Down the Crooked Path, Amanda dives deep into one of Europe's most enduring enigmas. You’ll uncover:

• 🔍 The strange circumstances of Kaspar’s sudden arrival
• ✒️ The mysterious note that hinted at his imprisonment
• 🏰 The theories tying him to the House of Baden
• 💀 His violent death and the eerie events leading up to it

Was Kaspar Hauser a victim, a fraud, or something far more complicated? Join us as we untangle a tale of identity, deception, and shadowy secrets—where every answer leads to new questions.

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