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      • The Foxcatcher true story revealed that in 1988, following the death of his mother, Jean Liseter Austin du Pont (portrayed by Vanessa Redgrave in the movie), John changed the name from Liseter Hall Farm to Foxcatcher Farm.
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  2. Nov 13, 2014 · Why was John du Pont's land called "Foxcatcher Farm"? The Foxcatcher true story revealed that in 1988, following the death of his mother, Jean Liseter Austin du Pont (portrayed by Vanessa Redgrave in the movie), John changed the name from Liseter Hall Farm to Foxcatcher Farm.

  3. Feb 18, 2019 · Inheriting the 440 acre Liseter Estate after his mother’s death, du Pont turned the land into Foxcatcher Farm and developed a word renowned wresting facility on the property, drawing champions from across the globe and renowned Olympians.

  4. Aug 30, 2023 · Heir to the vast du Pont family fortune, John du Pont murdered Olympic wrestler Dave Schultz at Foxcatcher Farm in Pennsylvania on January 26, 1996. When the 911 operator asked why du Pont had just shot his favorite coach, Dave Schultz's wife simply replied: "Because he’s insane!"

  5. Jan 22, 2015 · John du Pont inherited his parents' sprawling Liseter Hall estate in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania, once used for rearing champion horses, and turned it into a wrestling camp.

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  6. Nov 14, 2014 · Foxcatcher, out Friday, chronicles the real-life story of Mark and Dave Schultz (played by Channing Tatum and Mark Ruffalo, respectively), brothers and Olympic gold medalists in wrestling, who...

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  7. Nov 17, 2014 · On Jan. 26, 1996, John Eluthère du Pont shot and killed Olympic gold wrestler Dave Schultz on du Pont’s Foxcatcher estate in Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. Schultz, along with other...

  8. Jan 4, 2015 · In 1995, says Jackson, du Pont “started eliminating anything black on the farm,” because he associated black with death. “He was taking out black gym equipment, the coach was told he couldn ...

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