John du Pont had ties to a Wimbledon star, a US president & a horse that beat Seabiscuit

The du Pont family has had a hold on Delaware since a nobleman in the court of King Louis XVI escaped the guillotine and came ...

The multimillionaire murderer: The story behind how John E. du Pont killed Olympic wrestler

Goodale, still in the passenger seat, pointed the barrel of his gun at du Pont's. The multimillionaire blinked and threw his revolver on the car's seat. Goodale jumped out of the car and slammed the ...

John du Pont murder trial timeline, from killing to trial and beyond

From the killing to David Schultz to John du Pont standing trial, see how these events played out just north of Delaware.

These 15 du Pont estates will put you in the mood for last Downton Abbey film

Get in the mood for the final chapter of 'Downton Abbey' with these 15 Delaware estates, all with ties to the du Pont family ...
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The multimillionaire murderer: How John du Pont used wealth to try and avoid prison time

Almost 30 years ago, on a frigid, gray afternoon on Jan. 26, 1996, John E. du Pont, an heir to the du Pont family fortune and ...
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Historic wedding gowns, accessories part of 'Coming to America' celebration at Hagley

Graduation and prom seasons are giving way to wedding season, and what better time to get out of the summer heat and get a close-up look at historic wedding dresses? Throughout the summer months, ...