The Cigar Girl Mystery

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This week, A.C. Roberts dives into the chilling mystery of Mary Cecilia Rogers, known to history as “The Beautiful Cigar Girl.” Her death captivated 19th-century New York, igniting one of the first true media frenzies and inspiring Edgar Allan Poe’s groundbreaking story, The Mystery of Marie Rogêt. Join us as we explore her life, the botched investigation, and the theories that still surround her untimely demise. Could this case have been solved with modern methods, or will it remain an enduring enigma? Justice is still Wanted.

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Wikipedia: A comprehensive overview of Mary Rogers' life, disappearance, and the subsequent investigation. Crime Museum: The Murder of Mary RogersAn article detailing the circumstances of Mary Rogers' death and its impact on society.https://www.crimemuseum.org/crime-library/famous-murders/the-murder-of-mary-rogers/ Smithsonian Magazine: Edgar Allan Poe's Tale of Mystery and Loss. An exploration of how Edgar Allan Poe's "The Mystery of Marie Rogêt" was inspired by the real-life case of Mary Rogers.https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/edgar-allan-poe-tried-and-failed-to-crack-the-mysterious-murder-case-of-mary-rogers-7493607/ Historic Mysteries: The Beautiful Cigar Girl: Mary Cecilia RogersA focused article on Mary Rogers’ life, her mysterious death, and the societal reaction.https://www.historicmysteries.com/mary-rogers/ Amazon: The Beautiful Cigar Girl: Mary Rogers, Edgar Allan Poe, and the Invention of Murder by Daniel StashowerA comprehensive narrative connecting Mary’s case to Poe’s literary endeavors and its impact on crime reporting. BMCC - CUNY: The Life of Mary Rogers - An in-depth look at Mary Rogers' life and the cultural context of her time. Wikipedia: The Mystery of Marie RogêtInformation on Edgar Allan Poe's short story inspired by Mary Rogers' case. Rosenbach Museum: The Mystery of “The Mystery of Marie Roget” - An analysis of Poe's story and its connection to the real-life case of Mary Rogers. Baltimore Police History: Edgar Allan Poe and the BPD - Discusses Poe's connection to the Baltimore Police Department and his interest in true crime. Mantex: The Mystery of Marie Roget – tutorial and study guideA study guide providing commentary and analysis of Poe's story.