281. Something About Mamie: The Murder of Mamie Thurman

Our True Crime Podcast

In Logan County, West Virginia, there have been sightings of the ghost of a murdered woman that haunts 22 Mine Road. But underneath the spooky legend and sightings is a chilling story about the free-loving, warm-hearted Mamie Thurman who knew too much.
It was the height of the Depression, and America saw the lowest numbers recorded on the stock market exchange. Prohibition was in full swing, and speakeasies and gambling houses permeated the town of Logan.
On Wednesday, June 22nd, 1932, a berry picker found Mamie Thurman's body on the side of a mountain. Her throat had been slashed. While investigating, police found that Mamie had been living a double life. A life that was deemed immoral by most of the town.
Clarence Stephenson, a black "odd jobs man," would be found guilty of the murder of Mamie Thurman and sentenced to life in prison, where he claimed his innocence until the day he died.
To this day, many think Clarence Stephenson is innocent, and Mamie's murder is still unsolved.
And there are some that believe Mamie haunts 22 Mine Road because her real killer was never brought to justice.
Light a pumpkin-spiced candle for spooky season and join Jen and Cam as they discuss "Something About Mamie: The Murder of Mamie Thurman."
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Thank you to our team:
Written and researched by Lauretta Allen
Listener Discretion by Edward October of OctoberPod VHS
Executive Producers Nico Vitesse and Jesse of The Inky Pawprint
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