Amanda Seyfried uncovers shocking family history on Finding Your Roots

Amanda Seyfried discovered shocking details about her family history on the PBS show "Finding Your Roots." She learned that her ancestor, John Peter Ebert, was murdered after immigrating to the U.S. and had an illegitimate son. Ebert's death became a major news story, revealing a complicated family background. His widow disclosed his affair with a woman named Mary, who had given up their son for adoption. Herbert, the illegitimate son, was initially suspected in Ebert's murder but provided an alibi. Ultimately, police found that Ebert was killed by a neighbor during a robbery. Seyfried reflected on the turmoil caused by her ancestor's choices and expressed a sense of connection to her family's past, tracing her roots back to the 16th century.