Last Podcast On The Left Episode 655: The Du Pont Foxcatcher Murder Part III - Wrestle-Mania
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Mar 6, 2026 A deep dive into the Du Pont heir’s descent into obsession and isolation. The story traces his odd childhood, violent stunts, and mounting paranoia. It follows his takeover of wrestling programs, tense power dynamics with the Schultz brothers, and the chilling morning that ended in murder. The tale closes with the trial, prison years, and the strange legacy left behind.
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Escalating Recklessness From Foxes To Tanks To Ponds
- John blew up newborn foxes with dynamite, joyrode a de-weaponized tank drunk, and drove a car into a pond — often with minimal consequence.
- These acts illustrate escalating recklessness tolerated because of his wealth and police connections.
Obsession With Wrestling Let Him Own A Small World
- John obsessed over Olympic-style wrestling as a way to own an obscure world he could control and be close to men physically.
- He used money to create Team Foxcatcher and attract top wrestlers into his private sphere.
How The Schultz Brothers Became Foxcatcher Anchors
- The Schultz brothers were elite wrestlers: Mark a sledgehammer and Dave a technical genius who changed the sport.
- Both won gold in 1984 and later became central to Foxcatcher's rise and du Pont's obsession.
