Crimes of the Past

The Greenbrier Ghost: The Murder Solved by a Spirit’s Testimony


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 When Elva Zona Heaster died mysteriously in 1897, her mother claimed Elva’s ghost revealed the truth—that she had been murdered by her husband. The case became the only U.S. trial where a ghost’s testimony helped convict a killer

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Thanks for joining us as we explored the chilling mystery of the Villisca Ax Murders. Over a century later, the questions still linger—and the house still whispers. If you enjoyed this episode, don’t forget to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a fellow true crime fan. Until next time, stay curious... and stay safe.


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Crimes of the PastBy Joyce