Scandalous Facts About May Yohé, The Cursed Songstress
One woman, one hundred lives. May Yohé became a star, a scandal maker, a future Duchess, a war hero, a pauper, a suspected criminal, and everything in between. She loved life. But it didn’t love her back.
1. She Had The Craziest Life
Pennsylvania native May Yohé was born in 1866, but she made the world her playground. While May became a music star, she’s more famous for her off stage performances. These include doomed romances, secret marriages, endless scandals, abandoned children, crazy careers, and a cursed diamond. Just to name a few. And May started young.
2. She Courted Scandal
The 19-year-old rising star’s voice was angelic, but her behavior was devilish. She’d just moved from her hometown to Chicago to pursue her musical theater dreams. May drew attention—but not always for the right reasons. Enter, Edward Shaw. He was 30-years-old, rich, and married. By spending time together, May and Edward already walked a fine line. One day, they crossed it.
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3. She Was A Homewrecker
Despite their differences, Edward and May shared a hobby: homewrecking. When May failed to show up two days in a row, her theater bosses were clueless. Turns out, she skipped work to go on a weekend trip with him. A week later, Edward’s wife Jessie filed for divorce due to his abandonment and adultery. She even called out May. But the two lovers had a ridiculous excuse.
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4. She Didn’t Fool Anyone
According to May, she was only on the train to say goodbye to Edward. That is, until it departed while she was still on board. Edward and May could deny the affair, but Jessie had the receipts.
Turns out, a train conductor caught them spending the night in the same bed.
This public and embarrassing ordeal would’ve taught most people a lesson… if they had any shame. May didn’t.
