Run time 1hr and 4 minutes

Episode Overview

In the dark, winding hills of Logan County, West Virginia, the 1932 murder of Mamie Thurman remains one of the Appalachian region’s most enduring, haunting ghost stories—and its most scandalous unresolved crime.

This week, The Mountain Mysteries steps into the theater of the mind. We are proud to present a special, cinematic audio reading of Between Two Worlds: The Mamie Thurman Tragedy, an immersive script written and produced by acclaimed regional storyteller and researcher Christopher S. Slone.

Forget everything you think you know about the standard true-crime breakdown. Through Slone’s evocative storytelling, we transport you directly to the humid, tense atmosphere of 1930s coal country. With rich sound design, haunting atmospheric scores, and dramatic narration, this episode breathes life into the cold courtroom testimonies, the whispered rumors of high-society affairs, and the lingering spirit that locals claim still wanders 22 Mountain.

• The Discovery on 22 Mountain: The chilling moment a young boy stumbles upon Mamie's body, changing the town of Logan forever.

• The Web of Power: A deep dive into the powerful local figures, secret societies, and illicit affairs that ensured the real truth stayed buried.

• The Trial of Harry May: A cinematic recreation of the sensational trial that left the community divided and a killer walking free.

• Between Two Worlds: An exploration of Mamie's afterlife legacy. Is her spirit trapped in the ridges of West Virginia, seeking the justice she was denied in life?

About the Writer/Producer: > Christopher S. Slone is a dedicated chronicler of Appalachian history, folklore, and true crime. His work on Between Two Worlds meticulously pieces together historical records, trial transcripts, and local oral histories to give Mamie Thurman a voice nearly a century after it was violently silenced.