In 1921, a Methodist minister in Birmingham, Alabama, shot and killed a Catholic priest in broad daylight in front of witnesses. The resulting murder trial was a sensation because it featured so many elements of intolerance including Southern racism, anti-Catholicism, and xenophobia. This is the story of the murder of Father John Coyle. Find full show notes for this episode at southernmysteries.com

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MUSIC Theme Song “Dark & Troubled” by Panthernburn. Special thanks to Phillip St Ours for permission for use ***Additional Music: “Quinn’s Song: First Night”; “Ever Mindful”; “Long Note One”; “Echoes of Time”; “Ghostpocalypse 3” Road of Trials”; “Private Reflection” Music by Kevin MacLeod Licensed under Creative Commons