Gates used old newspaper clippings from the early 1900s to reveal the tragic tale of Amanda Seyfried's third great-grandfather, John P. Elbert, who was murdered in a horrifying incident.
Seyfried expressed her shock and sorrow over her ancestor's murder, feeling a connection despite not knowing him personally, saying, 'How dare they? Like, find justice!'
The episode highlighted how uncovering family history can reveal unsettling truths, as Seyfried reacted emotionally to the graphic details of Elbert's death, calling it 'so sad!'
Seyfried's poignant response reflects the complexities of familial relationships, as she empathized with her third-great grandmother and their children left behind after the tragedy.
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