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The Murder of Pearl Bryan: Decapitation and Deceit
In this episode, we delve into the tragic and gruesome murder of Pearl Bryan, a young woman from Greencastle, Indiana, whose life was cut short in 1896. Discover how her shocking death unraveled a sinister plot, led to a sensational trial, and left behind haunting legends and folk songs that keep her memory alive over a century later.
Source Materials:
https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/crime/2016/02/08/120-year-old-beheading-still-fascinates/80032790/
https://www.indystar.com/story/news/2016/03/06/pennies-gravestone-provide-murder-victim-head/81218676/
https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/crime/2022/05/04/abortions-kentucky-before-supreme-court-roe-v-wade-pearl-bryan/9015862002/
https://www.nkyviews.com/campbell/text/pearl_wilhelm.html
https://www.bannergraphic.com/story/2425083.html
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In this episode, we delve into the tragic and gruesome murder of Pearl Bryan, a young woman from Greencastle, Indiana, whose life was cut short in 1896. Discover how her shocking death unraveled a sinister plot, led to a sensational trial, and left behind haunting legends and folk songs that keep her memory alive over a century later.
Source Materials:
https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/crime/2016/02/08/120-year-old-beheading-still-fascinates/80032790/
https://www.indystar.com/story/news/2016/03/06/pennies-gravestone-provide-murder-victim-head/81218676/
https://www.courier-journal.com/story/news/crime/2022/05/04/abortions-kentucky-before-supreme-court-roe-v-wade-pearl-bryan/9015862002/
https://www.nkyviews.com/campbell/text/pearl_wilhelm.html
https://www.bannergraphic.com/story/2425083.html
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