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Feb 18
47m 14s

Did the Pope Cover Up His Son's Murder?

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When Juan Borgia died in 1497, his father, Pope Alexander VI, swore he’d find the killer. But just two weeks later, the Pope suddenly closed the case – without naming or punishing the murderer. The Pope might have covered up the killer’s identity for political reasons… or because it was one of his other children. Keep up with Conspiracy Theories!Instagram: ... Show More
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