Podcast appearances and mentions of ruthie mae mccoy

Ruthie Mae McCoy fought her whole life to escape the violence and fear of Chicago's public housing, but when intruders slipped through her medicine cabinet and into her apartment, her worst nightmare became horrifyingly real.Darkness Syndicate members get the ad-free version. https://weirddarkness.com/syndicateInfo on the next LIVE SCREAM event. https://weirddarkness.com/LiveScreamInfo on the next WEIRDO WATCH PARTY event. https://weirddarkness.com/TVIN THIS EPISODE: Ruthie Mae McCoy was the type who talked to herself and cursed strangers on the street. When she called 911 to report that someone was coming through the medicine cabinet of her Abbott Homes apartment, she might have been hallucinating. But she wasn't. (They Came Through The Mirror) *** Who was the mysterious woman who spoke a language no-one could understand? What was inside the box she held in her hands? What was the meaning of the markings on the round metal object she arrived in? Those are just some of the questions no one has been able to answer about a strange encounter near Tokyo in 1803. (The Alien Woman and the Hollow Ship) *** In a well-known area of southwest Texas that many believe to already be haunted, a woman dies in childbirth – but when she is found, her baby is missing, and wolf prints are everywhere. And that's when sightings of The Wolf Girl of Devil's River begin. (The Wolf Girl of Devil's River) *** Throughout early 1800s Delaware and Maryland, Patty Cannon and her gang kidnapped as many as 3,000 Black Americans to sell into bondage in the South… and would often murder those slaves… and those that sold them. (Patty Cannon: The Slave-Trading Serial Killer)CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS (All Times Approximate)…00:00:00.000 = Disclaimer and Show Open00:02:20.426 = Patty Cannon: The Slave-Trading Serial Killer00:13:31.595 = The Alien Woman and the Hollow Ship00:17:14.271 = The Wolf Girl of Devil's River00:27:35.179 = They Came In Through The Bathroom Mirror, Part 100:51:38.713 = They Came In Through The Bathroom Mirror, Part 201:14:53.153 = They Came In Through The Bathroom Mirror, Part 301:30:23.483 = Show Close01:30:56.638 = Verse and Final Thought01:31:35.307 = BloopersSOURCES AND RESOURCES FROM THE EPISODE…Episode Page at WeirdDarkness.com: https://weirddarkness.com/TheyCameThroughTheBathroomMirror“Patty Cannon: The Slave-Trading Serial Killer” by Emily Stringer for All That's Interesting: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/a95a6zaz“The Alien Woman and the Hollow Ship” by Ellen Lloyd for Ancient Pages: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/tvkvddc5“The Wolf Girl of Devil's River” by Brian Haughton: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5uf2utcc“They Came Through The Mirror” by Steve Bogira for Chicago Reader: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/65pp5y96=====(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2025, Weird Darkness.=====Originally aired: October 14, 2021TRANSCRIPT: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/mrhu4vxz

Ruthie Mae McCoy is beginning to thrive with the support of mental health and social services. She aims to work her way out of Chicago's Abbott Housing Projects. But her life is cut short when someone breaks in through her bathroom mirror. Mick and Tommy discuss Ruthie Mae's murder, and how it became the inspiration (or not) for one of the greatest horror movies of all time. But more importantly, we try to understand how this happened and the people involved.

Everybody knows the "candyman"...you know, look in your bathroom mirror, say "candyman" five times, and he'll appear? Well, this horror story must've started somewhere. That somewhere is 1980s Chicago, when elderly Ruthie Mae McCoy was was tragically killed by "a man entering through her bathroom mirror." Also, let me know who you want me to talk about next time. Hope you have a great rest of your week, make good choices and I'll be seeing you very soon xo Bailey Sarian _________ :  :    F O L L O W    M E     :  : Discord:  https://discord.com/invite/BaileySarian Tik Tok: https://bit.ly/3e3jL9v Instagram: http://bit.ly/2nbO4PR Facebook: http://bit.ly/2mdZtK6 Twitter: http://bit.ly/2yT4BLV Pinterest: http://bit.ly/2mVpXnY Youtube: http://bit.ly/1HGw3Og Snapchat: https://bit.ly/3cC0V9d RECOMMEND A STORY HERE : cases4bailey@gmail.com  Business Related Emails : Baileysarianteam@wmeagency.com Wanna Send Me Something? Bailey Sarian 4400 W Riverside Dr Ste 110-300, Burbank, CA 91505 ________ Head to https://www.acorns.com/makeup or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today! Discover your inner detective when you download June's Journey for free today on iOS and Android. Want more? Check out at https://www.SHOPIFY.com/makeup and learn how to create the best retail experiences without complexity. SHOPIFY DOT COM SLASH makeup.

Meaghan takes us through some dark history of the Chicago Projects that were a result of racism and segregation, before narrowing in on a terrifying murder of a beautiful 52 year old woman just trying to make it in Chicago despite her crippling paranoia and mental health diagnoses, in a city still plagued by racism in 1987. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Set in a Chicago housing project, the 1992 horror movie “Candyman” features a deadly ghost who can be summoned by chanting in a bathroom mirror. But some plot points were inspired by a real life robbery homicide in which the killer broke into an apartment through a hole in the medicine cabinet. A reporter found the flawed design of the bathroom walls were a contributing factor into Ruthie Mae McCoy's 1987 death. The exposé raised questions about City Hall's indifference to violence in the projects and the dangers faced by its Black residents. By the time the supernatural retelling made it into theaters, the creature in the mirror did not reflect those systemic issues.From Wondery and 48 Hours comes the podcast “Candyman: The True Story Behind the Bathroom Mirror Murder.” Host Dometi Pongo explores not only McCoy's homicide. He dives into the larger issues around race, safety in the projects, and the ways they shaped the Hollywood narrative. The series asks how a mainstream audience can find big screen horror in the hallmarks of poverty.OUR SPOILER-FREE REVIEWS OF "CANDYMAN" BEGIN IN THE FINAL 12 MINUTES OF THE EPISODE. For exclusive podcasts and more, sign up at Patreon.Sign up for our newsletter at crimewriterson.com.

While the Candyman movies involve a mysterious paranormal murderer that can be summoned thought the bathroom mirror stalking the projects of Chicago, they are based on a true story.  Today's podcast discusses the bizarre details surrounding the murder of Ruthie Mae McCoy who was killed in her apartment in the ABLA housing project of Chicago's Near-West Side. McCoy's killer/killers entered her apartment though her bathroom medicine cabinet, crawling through from the vacant apartment next door by taking advantage of a hole created to access piping between apartments. 

Say Candyman's name five times in a mirror and you'll summon his vengeful spirit, then he'll slaughter you with his hook. That's how the urban legend goes anyway. It was directly inspired by a short story, a series of Hollywood films, and some suspect…a real-life crime. Don't believe a killer can come through your bathroom mirror? Tell that to Ruthie Mae McCoy. Ashley Flowers — creator of hit podcasts like Crime Junkie and The Deck Investigates, and author of #1 New York Times bestseller All Good People Here — takes over as guest host for this Halloween special. For more gripping true crime stories, listen to Crime Junkie, and follow Crime Junkie on Instagram @crimejunkiepodcast for even more exclusive content. Keep up with us on Instagram @serialkillerspodcast! Have a story to share? Email us at serialkillerstories@spotify.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is a preview for "Candyman: The True Story Behind the Bathroom Mirror Murder." On April 22, 1987, 52-year-old Ruthie Mae McCoy called 911 to report that someone was trying to enter her Chicago housing project apartment through the bathroom medicine cabinet. Police thought she was imagining things, but when authorities finally checked on McCoy two days later, they found her dead with four gunshot wounds. From “48 Hours”, “Candyman: The True Story Behind the Bathroom Mirror Murder,” revisits the real-life account of McCoy's strange death – one of the inspirations for the Candyman horror film – and the broader systemic issues surrounding the tragic event. Hosted by journalist and Chicago native Dometi Pongo. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ruthie Mae McCoy's frantic 911 call stated, "They want to come through the bathroom." Nearly three days later, police found her shot to death, her apartment breached through her bathroom medicine cabinet. In the new "48 Hours" podcast, Candyman: The True Story Behind the Bathroom Mirror Murder, Chicago native and journalist Dometi Pongo uncovers the terrifying reality of McCoy's murder, which was one of the inspirations for the "Candyman" horror franchise. Listen to the rest of the "Candyman: The True Story Behind the Bathroom Mirror Murder" series now wherever you get your podcasts.

Ruthie Mae McCoy's frantic 911 call stated, "They want to come through the bathroom." Nearly three days later, police found her shot to death, her apartment breached through her bathroom medicine cabinet. In the new "48 Hours" podcast, Candyman: The True Story Behind the Bathroom Mirror Murder, Chicago native and journalist Dometi Pongo uncovers the terrifying reality of McCoy's murder, which was one of the inspirations for the "Candyman" horror franchise.  Listen to the rest of the "Candyman: The True Story Behind the Bathroom Mirror Murder" series now wherever you get your podcasts.

With his swarm of bees and bloody hook, the title character of 1992's Candyman fueled nightmares for film audiences. But the true story that inspired some of the film's grittier elements was a living nightmare for those who endured it, proving that sometimes the scariest threat is a broken system that fails its most vulnerable. This week's episode is The Murder of Ruthie Mae McCoy - The True Story Behind Candyman. Click here for this week's show notes. Click here to sign up for our Patreon and receive hundreds of hours of bonus content. Please click here to leave a review and tell us what you think of the show. Please consider supporting the companies that support us! -Go to Quince.com/creepy for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.

Ruthie Mae McCoy's frantic 911 call stated, “They want to come through the bathroom.” Nearly three days later, police found her shot to death, her apartment breached through her bathroom medicine cabinet. In the new "48 Hours" podcast, Candyman: The True Story Behind the Bathroom Mirror Murder, Chicago native and journalist Dometi Pongo uncovers the terrifying reality of McCoy's murder, which was one of the inspirations for the “Candyman” horror franchise.Listen to "Candyman: The True Story Behind the Bathroom Mirror Murder" now wherever you get your podcasts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Ruthie Mae McCoy's frantic 911 call stated, “They want to come through the bathroom.” Nearly three days later, police found her shot to death, her apartment breached through her bathroom medicine cabinet. In the new "48 Hours" podcast, Candyman: The True Story Behind the Bathroom Mirror Murder, Chicago native and journalist Dometi Pongo uncovers the terrifying reality of McCoy's murder, which was one of the inspirations for the “Candyman” horror franchise.Listen to "Candyman: The True Story Behind the Bathroom Mirror Murder" now wherever you get your podcasts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Anna berättar om Tom och Eileen Lonergan som försvann efter en dykutflykt på Stora barriärrevet – det dröjde två dagar innan kaptenen på dykbåten insåg att de var borta. Karin berättar om Ruthie Mae McCoy, som ringde 911 och berättade att någon som ville henne illa kom genom badrumsskåpet.

Ruthie Mae McCoy's frantic 911 call stated, “They want to come through the bathroom.” Nearly three days later, police found her shot to death, her apartment breached through her bathroom medicine cabinet. In the new "48 Hours" podcast, Candyman: The True Story Behind the Bathroom Mirror Murder, Chicago native and journalist Dometi Pongo uncovers the terrifying reality of McCoy's murder, which was one of the inspirations for the “Candyman” horror franchise.Listen to "Candyman: The True Story Behind the Bathroom Mirror Murder" now wherever you get your podcasts.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

I'm off this week but Brett and Alice with The Prosecutors Podcast are here filling in with the case of Ruthie Mae McCoy. Ruthie Mae McCoy knew the ABLA apartments in Chicago were a dangerous place. But she never could have imagined what horror could come through the mirror.  Sources:  • https://allthatsinteresting.com/is-candyman-real  • https://chicagoreader.com/news-politics/they-came-in-through-the-bathroom-mirror/  • https://chicagoreader.com/blogs/how-a-story-about-the-horrors-of-housing-projects-became-part-of-a-horror-movie/  Want more of the Prosecutors in your life? Subscribe on Apple at https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-prosecutors/id1513765512 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5jE3NzCLOp9pXIcBeHuZOy?si=w427kO95S1OvyHeyQe0LhA Or search The Prosecutors wherever you get your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ruthie Mae McCoy was the type who talked to herself and cursed strangers on the street. When she called 911 to report that someone was coming through the medicine cabinet of her Abbott Homes apartment, she might have been hallucinating. But she wasn't. (They Came Through The Mirror) *** Who was the mysterious woman who spoke a language no-one could understand? What was inside the box she held in her hands? What was the meaning of the markings on the round metal object she arrived in? Those are just some of the questions no one has been able to answer about a strange encounter near Tokyo in 1803. (The Alien Woman and the Hollow Ship) *** In a well-known area of southwest Texas that many believe to already be haunted, a woman dies in childbirth – but when she is found, her baby is missing, and wolf prints are everywhere. And that's when sightings of The Wolf Girl of Devil's River begin. (The Wolf Girl of Devil's River) *** Throughout early 1800s Delaware and Maryland, Patty Cannon and her gang kidnapped as many as 3,000 Black Americans to sell into bondage in the South… and would often murder those slaves… and those that sold them. (Patty Cannon: The Slave-Trading Serial Killer)SOURCES AND REFERENCES FROM THE EPISODE…“Patty Cannon: The Slave-Trading Serial Killer” by Emily Stringer for All That's Interesting: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/a95a6zaz“The Alien Woman and the Hollow Ship” by Ellen Lloyd for Ancient Pages: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/tvkvddc5“The Wolf Girl of Devil's River” by Brian Haughton: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/5uf2utcc“They Came Through The Mirror” by Steve Bogira for Chicago Reader: https://weirddarkness.tiny.us/65pp5y96Weird Darkness theme by Alibi Music Library.= = = = =(Over time links seen above may become invalid, disappear, or have different content. I always make sure to give authors credit for the material I use whenever possible. If I somehow overlooked doing so for a story, or if a credit is incorrect, please let me know and I will rectify it in these show notes immediately. Some links included above may benefit me financially through qualifying purchases.)= = = = ="I have come into the world as a light, so that no one who believes in me should stay in darkness." — John 12:46= = = = =WeirdDarkness® is a registered trademark. Copyright ©2024, Weird Darkness.= = = = =Originally aired: October 14, 2021PARTIAL TRANSCRIPT: https://weirddarkness.com/they-came-through-the-bathroom-mirror/

Angst ist der treue und unliebsame Begleiter von Ruthie Mae McCoy. Doch am Abend des 22. April 1987 ist die 52-Jährige absolut sicher, dass sie sich in großer Gefahr befindet, als seltsame Geräusche aus ihrem Badezimmer dringen. Panisch greift sie zum Telefonhörer und wählt den Notruf - doch jede Hilfe soll zu spät kommen.***ANZEIGE***Sicher Dir jetzt 20% Rabatt auf alle Produkte bei WILD mit meinem Code TOTSCHLAG20 auf Deine Bestellung! WILD will die Wegwerfkultur der alltäglichen Badezimmerprodukte mit nachfüllbaren Produkten aufrütteln, die tatsächlich funktionieren.Meine Empfehlung: Deo Refill "Coconut & Vanilla"Quellen:https://pastebin.com/uL4GqdP2Host, Skript: SteffiSchnitt: Clemens JenzenIn eigener Sache:HIER findest Du alle Kooperationspartner, meine Social-Media-Kanäle, meine E-Mail-Adresse, meine Amazon-Wunschliste und Möglichkeiten, mich zu kontaktieren!Ich hoffe, Du findest die Episode informativ!Ich danke Dir fürs Zuhören!Deine Steffi*Enthält bezahlte Werbung* Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this week's episode of "Gloom & Bloom," Tayler takes us on a hilariously tragic journey as she recounts the mind-boggling story of Ruthie Mae McCoy's murder in 80s Chicago. Prepare to be shocked as Tayler reveals the unbelievable truth behind how the killer made his entrance through Ruthie's bathroom mirror. And hey, horror movie buffs, did you know that the infamous Candyman movie might be loosely based on this chilling case? It's a real scream!  Christine takes us down a dark and twisted historical path as she delves into the gruesome methods of carrying out the death penalty throughout the centuries. Brace yourselves as she uncovers the disturbingly creative ways justice has been served. You'll be left wondering if the punishment truly fits the crime, or if humans are just twisted.  Spank you for listening. Do less God bless. Gloom & Bloom out!

Happy (almost) Halloween boys and ghouls! This week, Danyelle tells us about the horrors of the Mckamey Manor. This real life house of horrors blurs the line between entertainment and sadism. Then, Holly covers Ruthie Mae McCoy's tragic murder, which allegedly inspired the horror movie Candyman.   Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Ruthie Mae McCoy knew the ABLA apartments in Chicago were a dangerous place. But she never could have imagined what horror could come through the mirror. Sources: https://allthatsinteresting.com/is-candyman-real https://chicagoreader.com/news-politics/they-came-in-through-the-bathroom-mirror/ https://chicagoreader.com/blogs/how-a-story-about-the-horrors-of-housing-projects-became-part-of-a-horror-movie/ Sponsors: This podcast is sponsored by BetterHelp. BetterHelp.com/PROSECUTORS today to get 10% off your first month. Angi.com Noom PlutoTV Bad Bad Thing Podcast Progressive Hello Fresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/50tp and use code 50tp for 50% off plus free shipping

Ruthie Mae McCoy was described as a woman that would give her shoelaces off her shoes if she knew it would help up you. She spent a lifetime struggling with mental health but would eventually fall victim to the projects of Chicago, where her apartment would be broken into and her story would reportedly inspire events from the 1992 horror film Candyman.MERCH:https://www.redbubble.com/people/wickedandgrim/shop?asc=uPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/wickedandgrim?fan_landing=true Facebook:Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCi-FlYL8kcY0SXb8pZkkZjgFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/wickedandgrim/ Instagram:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wickedandgrim/?hl=enTwitter: https://twitter.com/wickedandgrimWebsite: https://www.wickedandgrim.com/Links:https://chicagoreader.com/news-politics/they-came-in-through-the-bathroom-mirror/https://chicagoreader.com/news-politics/cause-of-death/https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9331315/Viral-TikTok-video-draws-chilling-comparison-1987-murder-Ruthie-McCoy.htmlhttps://nypost.com/2021/03/05/room-behind-bathroom-mirror-led-to-ruthie-mae-mccoys-murder/https://www.tiktok.com/@samanthartsoe/video/6935466618310888709?is_from_webapp=v1&item_id=6935466618310888709 Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

     Welcome to our Halloween Bonus Episode!  Candyman was the feared urban legend that would come to life.  By saying his name five times, while looking in the mirror, you could summon him.  But why would you want to?  He is a most vengeful and diabolical spirit that will appear to you with a large hook in place of what was once his hand.  What he does with that hook…. let's just say it's gruesome. This is obviously fiction, but with every fiction, there is a grain of truth.  And sometimes, the truth is just as terrifying.  What is little known, is that the movie Candyman was inspired by a real-life, tragic horror story.  And what is it about mirrors???  For our Listeners:  Thank you for your support!Don't forget to give us a 5-star rating and review on Apple/SpotifySources:They Came in Through the Bathroom Mirror - Chicago ReaderCHA SUED IN SLAYING OF TENANT – Chicago TribuneRuth Mae McCoy (1935-1987) - Find a Grave MemorialThe Forbidden by Clive BarkerSupport the show

"Life was hard for Ruthie Mae," said the bulletin handed out at Ruthie Mae McCoy's burial service. Ruthie lived in a Chicago housing project, so when she called the police on April 22nd, 1987 there was no rush to arrive at the scene. What could she have possibly meant when she said "they threw the cabinet down"?Sources:https://www.heraldnet.com/news/cold-case-hope-persists-that-woman-will-be-found/https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/1249https://charleyproject.org/case/sharon-christine-andersonPrimary Source: https://chicagoreader.com/news-politics/they-came-in-through-the-bathroom-mirror/Sound:"Dripping, Fast, A.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org"Car Alarm, Distant, A.wav" by InspectorJ (www.jshaw.co.uk) of Freesound.org

Guess who's back? Amber is joined once again by her sister, Naomi!In this episode, Amber covers the murder of Ruthie Mae McCoy.  On April 22, 1987, 52-year-old Ruth Mae McCoy was murdered in her apartment on the 11th floor of the ABLA Chicago Housing Projects. The intruder was able to access her home through the medicine cabinet in the bathroom from the vacant apartment next door. Amber pulled her sources from:Podcast - My Favorite Murder, "Rave After Rave," Episode 266, 3-18-2021www.casetext.com "McCoy v. Chicago Housing Authority"www.looper.com "The Terrifying Real Life Inspiration Behind Candyman," Patrick Phillips 6-4-2021www.chicagoreader.com "Cause of Death - What Killed Ruthie Mae McCoy - a bullet in the chest, or life in the projects?" Steve Bogira, 7-12-1990www.unusualhorror.com "Secret Room Behind Bathroom Mirror: Ruthie Mae McCoy's Murder," Rodney Hatfieldwww.wikipedia.org "ABLA Homes"Then Naomi tells the ridiculous tale of Chris Weathersbee, aka Goat Man, and his unruly herd of goats.Naomi pulled her sources from:www.rutlandherald.com, "State Officials Worry As Goat Farmers Herd Grows,"  The Associated Press, 3-29-2004www.archive.vpr.org, "Corinth Residents, Officials Make Plan For Dealing With Goats," Steve Zind, 8-27-2004www.archive.boston.com, "Plea Bargain Gets Goats Back to Vermont Man," The Associated Press, 12-12-2004www.sunjournal.com, "Fearing Goat Disaster, Farmer Hits School Bus," 5-31-2004A Libertarian Walks Into A Bear: A Utopian Plot To Liberate An American Town (And Some Bears) / Matthew Hongoltz-HetlingAmber was drinking CrowdPleazin - a 2020 Zinfandel from Dry Creek Valley Sonoma County. It had mocha and chocolate notes and it was pleazin this crowd! To sign up for Buzzsprout and to support our show, follow the link below: https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=1303834

In 1987, Ruthie Mae McCoy called 911. She told the dispatcher that someone was "trying to tear the cabinet down" and to please send help. Police came, but left. A few days later she was found dead in her apartment in one of Chicago's ABLA housing projects. Her murder illustrates a problem that plagued ABLA Homes - that people climbed between apartments and broke into units via tunnels built behind bathroom medicine cabinets. Even moreso, her death highlights issues that poor people still face today, and her life was on track to become an example of the societal benefits of stopping the cycle of poverty. 

Welcome to episode 2 of Blunt Force Trauma! Buckle up for a terrifying story that takes place right in the heart of 1980's Chicago crime hotspot– The Abbott Home complex. The murder of Ruthie Mae McCoy is a sad and horrifying case that has inspired books and films alike, but the truth behind the details are far more disturbing than fiction. Lock your doors and light one up, we're getting dark!

Got a sweet tooth? Do you love bees? Maybe you are missing a hand. If any of this is true, then this episode is for you! This week, Ian Wells assumes hosting duties as he takes us behind the history of the 1992 horror classic Candyman! We talk about Clive Barker's work which the film is based on; the real life story of Ruthie Mae McCoy & the Cabrini Green Medicine Cabinet Murders; Dean Corll — the "Candy Man" killer; and we also get into some of the famous urban legends that loosely inspired the movie, including Bloody Mary and the Hook Man. If you want to hear us chat on all that and plenty more, tune in now and be... our... victim! We dare you to listen to this episode 5 times.

This week we discuss the death of Ruthie Mae McCoy, which is said to be the inspiration behind the Candyman films. 

In this episode, Repy and Austyn recount the true disappearances featured in the documentary "Missing 411" and the story of Ruthie Mae McCoy, whose tragic murder influenced the 1992 horror classic "Candyman". For donations please visit Paypal.me/HellandHighHorror Our theme music is a derivative work featuring samples from Top Pop by Jumbo Seller Music and clips of dialog from Peeping Tom (1960), The Shining (1980), and Psycho (1960). Our cover artwork was created by Pineberrry. The hosts of Hell and High Horror are @austyncastelli and @reparataann Become a Patron on Patreon and gain access to our monthly news episode and more!: https://www.patreon.com/Hellandhighhorror
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After moving to the crime-ridden city housing in Chicago, an elderly woman makes a strange 911 call that shows the terrifying realities of CHA housing in the 1980s. Years later Ruthie and stories like hers helped inspire the 1992 horror film Candyman. WEBSITE https://crimenight.wixsite.com/crimenightpodcast FACEBOOK https://www.facebook.com/Crime-Night-Podcast-106990468130744 SOURCES https://crimenight.wixsite.com/crimenightpodcast/resources OUTRO SONG Title: The Von Trapp Family Choir Artist: Alge BACKGROUND SONG Title: Night Music Artist: Kevin MacLeod --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Halloween edition bonus episode, focusing on the real events that inspired the urban legend cult class film, Candyman. Ruthie Mae McCoy was a poor, black woman living with schizophrenia in the Abbott Homes on the west side of Chicago when she was brutally murdered.  What happened? Tola Maria Life Coach: www.tolamariaadeyinka.comGet 20% OFF Single Sessions & 12% OFF Group  Sessions With CODE: VIXEN!Instagram: @THEVIXENMEMOIRSJoin the Book Club: WWW.THEVIXENMEMOIRS.COMDonate: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/thevixenmemoirsMusic: https://soundcloud.com/vhslogos Submissions: VIXENPODCAST@GMAIL.COM

In honor of spoopy season, Ashley and Wayne are once again SUSPENDING the Slay Queens' rules to bring you the story of Ruthie Mae McCoy, whose tragic murder inspired the flim(s) "Candyman". Source materials include https://the-line-up.com/ruthie-mae-mccoy, https://chicagoreader.com/news-politics/they-came-in-through-the-bathroom-mirror/, Reddit thread titled “Who Killed Ruthie Mae McCoy?” https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/a5vu2f/who_killed_ruthie_mae_mccoy_unresolved_murder/. 

Halloween special! Guest host Nadine Bachan tells Josie and Taylor about Ruthie Mae McCoy, Chicago's public housing projects, and the true story behind the movie Candyman. Plus: a trip down Trinidad's haunted Solomon Hochoy Highway, and an island full of decomposing dolls.

If you've watched the recent iteration of the "Candyman" film, you might've been intrigued by the post-credits scene involving cryptic animations. Well, as you may have guessed, there are some truly horrendous true crime stories showcased, and Amy and Chris do a deep dive so you don't have to.The first case is of 14-year-old George Stinney, who became the youngest person ever executed in the United States for the murder of 2 young girls after he confessed. George had to be propped up on a Bible in order to reach the electric chair, but it is now clear that his confession was coerced from him through the use of starvation and other nefarious techniques.In the second case, Chris details the truly gruesome hate crime against James Byrd, who was tortured and lynched by dragging him around in their truck by 3 white supremacists after offering James a ride across town. This senseless act sparked outrage in the community and led to 2 of the 3 men being sentenced to death, the first case in modern Texas history of white men being sentenced to death for the killing of a black person.And in the final case, Amy and Chris bring you the case that inspired both the 1994 and 2021 versions of the film, the murder of Ruthie Mae McCoy. Ruthie had severe mental illness and was known around town for talking to herself and yelling at passersby. On April 22, 1987, attackers entered her home through a secret entrance behind her bathroom cabinet and murdered Ruthie while she called 911. When police arrived and no one answered, they simply left without checking on Ruthie. The case remains unsolved to this day.Plus, Amy and Chris leave you with some interesting facts surrounding the Candyman films.Send your true crime suggestions to hello@truecrimerecaps!Support the show AND listen ad-free here!: https://truecrimerecaps.supercast.tech/Get 10% Off by visiting BetterHelp.com/recapsIf you're ready to save money on your Doordash orders, DoorDash is offering a FREE MONTH for DashPass right now!Follow TCR on YouTube here!Follow TCR on Instagram here!Follow TCR on Facebook here! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you've watched the recent iteration of the "Candyman" film, you might've been intrigued by the post-credits scene involving cryptic animations. Well, as you may have guessed, there are some truly horrendous true crime stories showcased, and Amy and Chris do a deep dive so you don't have to. The first case is of 14-year-old George Stinney, who became the youngest person ever executed in the United States for the murder of 2 young girls after he confessed. George had to be propped up on a Bible in order to reach the electric chair, but it is now clear that his confession was coerced from him through the use of starvation and other nefarious techniques. In the second case, Chris details the truly gruesome hate crime against James Byrd, who was tortured and lynched by dragging him around in their truck by 3 white supremacists after offering James a ride across town. This senseless act sparked outrage in the community and led to 2 of the 3 men being sentenced to death, the first case in modern Texas history of white men being sentenced to death for the killing of a black person. And in the final case, Amy and Chris bring you the case that inspired both the 1994 and 2021 versions of the film, the murder of Ruthie Mae McCoy. Ruthie had severe mental illness and was known around town for talking to herself and yelling at passersby. On April 22, 1987, attackers entered her home through a secret entrance behind her bathroom cabinet and murdered Ruthie while she called 911. When police arrived and no one answered, they simply left without checking on Ruthie. The case remains unsolved to this day. Plus, Amy and Chris leave you with some interesting facts surrounding the Candyman films. Send your true crime suggestions to hello@truecrimerecaps! Support the show AND listen ad-free here!: https://truecrimerecaps.supercast.tech/ Get 10% Off by visiting BetterHelp.com/recaps If you're ready to save money on your Doordash orders, DoorDash is offering a FREE MONTH for DashPass right now! Follow TCR on YouTube here! Follow TCR on Instagram here! Follow TCR on Facebook here!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've all heard the Candyman legend but where did it come from ? This weeks episode dives into the murder of Ruthie Mae McCoy who's real life tragedy inspired parts of the film Candyman .

Episode 15! On today's episode, Meredith, Kaity and Lorena discuss the original Candyman (1992)! They go in-depth about the how it was groundbreaking for a film from the early 1990s in regards to being shot in Cabrini Green. They also go in-depth about the real-life murder of Ruthie Mae McCoy which inspired parts of the film. Kaity also gives her non-expert opinion on what age is appropriate to show this movie to kids. Intro and Outro music by the talented A Corten and art provided by Javon Blair.

Happy Halloween, Twisted Listeners! That's right, in this household we start celebrating Halloween September 1st, and we never really stop, at least in our hearts. To kick off this spooky season, we're covering ten cases that have inspired urban legends - you know, the man with the hook for a hand on lover's lane, the call that comes from INSIDE the house, and all those fun ones that scare us as children, but we soon tell ourselves are just stories as we grow. Well, guess what? They aren't just stories after all! Most urban legends are based in a very spooky, scary, and sometimes sad reality, and we're here to tell you all about them! So tune in pull the covers up tight, and get ready for some spooky tales about how your favorite urban legends came to be.Brought to you by Podmoth Media Network podmoth.networkwww.patreon.com/twistedlistersinstagram.com/twistedlisterspcasttiktok: @twistedlistersCases Covered:1. The Calls are Coming From Inside the House! Janet Christman2. The Mummy Came to Life! Elmer McCurdy3. There's a Body Under the Bed! Sony Millbrook4. The Candyman of Chicago! Ruthie Mae McCoy5. The Man with the Hook for a Hand! Colonial Parkway MurdersSources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Colonial_Parkway_murdershttps://www.oxygen.com/lovers-lane-murders/crime-news/who-were-the-colonial-parkway-murder-victimshttps://www.columbiatribune.com/article/20100307/NEWS/303079884https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_babysitter_and_the_man_upstairshttps://chicagoreader.com/news-politics/they-came-in-through-the-bathroom-mirror/https://the-line-up.com/ruthie-mae-mccoyhttps://www.kingofreads.com/mother-of-5-found-under-hotel-bed-was-my-aunt/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/sony-millbrook-picture-missing-woman-found-rotting-under-motel-bed/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/sony-millbrook-picture-missing-woman-found-rotting-under-motel-bed/https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/history-haunted-house-180957008/https://www.ripleys.com/weird-news/elmer-mccurdy/Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/twistedlisters)

 In today's episode, we discuss the Ruthie Mae McCoy case. Due to her mental illness, Ruthie Mae was often plagued by fear and paranoia.  However, when she calls 911 to report that someone may have unconventionally broken into her apartment, could this be a mere hallucination or something more menacing?Watch:Candyman (1992)Candyman (2021)Sources: https://m.chicagoreader.com/chicago/they-came-in-through-the-bathroom-mirror/Content?oid=871084https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/ABLA_Homeshttps://nypost.com/2021/03/05/room-behind-bathroom-mirror-led-to-ruthie-mae-mccoys-murder/https://the-line-up.com/ruthie-mae-mccoyhttps://chicagoreader.com/news-politics/they-came-in-through-the-bathroom-mirror/

Did you ever see the movie Candyman from 1992? It was inspired by two things: Clive Barker's Forbidden, and the case of Ruthie Mae McCoy. Ruthie lived in Chicago's Community Housing Projects, where the murder rate was so high that the papers didn't even bother reporting on it. What made Ruthie stand out? Well, Ruthie called 911, and said someone was coming in through her bathroom mirror... And it wasn't Candyman! Get ready to get mad as we discuss this case about poverty, unsafe living conditions, and the unsolved murder of Ruthie Mae McCoy! Come to the dark Dolly Side and visit our PATREON for exclusive content! We appreciate your support always, and Patreon is a great way to show us how you really feel! Plus...PERKS! Click HERE to take a look at what we offer our best Dolly Listeners! Special thanks to SamHears for our cover art and music! You can check him out here at samhears.wordpress.com Email: Neardeathdolls@gmail.com Instagram: @NearDeathDollsPodcast Twitter: twitter.com/neardeathdolls TikTok: @neardeathdollspodcast Tumblr: neardeathdolls.tumblr.com

This week as Jenna and Theresa watch Theresa's all-time, number-one, favorite horror movie, Candyman (1992) in preparation for the new Jordan Peele Candyman (out last Friday).  They get into the practicality of urban legend rules, discuss deeply how ghosts fly and examine this movie's investigation into the role white women play in racial issues.  Get ready to see the new version by revisiting this classic.  And sorry about the cicadas in the background, they were really going off.  For more info on Ruthie Mae McCoy - https://the-line-up.com/ruthie-mae-mccoyRate and Review on Apple Podcasts!Have a suggestion for something for us to remember?email us! ithinkirememberthat@gmail.comDig the music? Check out www.jamesandblack.org

The 1992 film Candyman is nothing short of a modern horror classic. A legendary ghost, wielding a hook as a murder weapon, comes through unsuspecting victim's mirrors after they repeat his name is quite the tale for a horror flick. However, what seems to be be pure Hollywood entertainment actually has a real life backstory. With the new adaptation of Candyman coming soon in August 2021, we'll discuss the real life horror story of police negligence, overcrowded public housing, and murderers crawling in through the bathroom mirror. This is the real life story behind the movie Candyman: the murder of Ruthie Mae McCoy. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/patrick-conn/support

*I switch between saying Ruthie and Ruth, some articles/sources use Ruth, most use Ruthie This is about the (in my opinion, avoidable) death of Ruthie Mae McCoy, an ABLA (Chicago) homes resident, if you have watched Candyman you will understand how this case inspired the movie. 0:35: Who was Ruthie Mae McCoy 7:58: Details of the crime 16:45: The aftermath/legacy of the crime Video URL: https://youtu.be/CvUZr0V9bF4 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/blackbritishgirltalks/ candyman,ruthmaemccoy,ruthiemaemccoy,ruthiemccoy,ruthiemaemccoyapartment,ruthiemaemccoypicture,ruthiemaemccoyreddit,tiktok,ruthiemaemccoykillers,ruthiemaemccoypodcast,ruthiemaymccoyreal,ruthiemaemccoymovie,crime,true crime,truecrimecommunity,police,criminal,myfavoritemurder,murderino,podcasting,podcast,mystery,crimes,crimeandpunishment,blackbritishgirltalks,murder

In the second part of this discussion, we discuss some of the lore behind the 1992 Candyman movie. In addition to the Ruthie Mae McCoy case, we talk about meeting Tony Todd, thoughts on the original movie, and our hopes for the new and upcoming Candyman movie. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

Join us for another Merry campfire tale as Merry explores the case of Ruthie Mae McCoy and the scratching in the walls.

What do TikTok and a 90s horror film have to do with the brutal unsolved murder of a woman in 1980s Chicago? Tune in to our new episode to find out!   Promos: Reverie True Crime: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/reverie-true-crime/id1492793721  Crimeatorium: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/crimeatorium/id1530070753   Articles in Research/Narration: https://www.rd.com/list/true-urban-legends/ https://ghoulishmedia.com/candyman-origins/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ABLA_Homes#Ruth_Mae_McCoy   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cabrini%E2%80%93Green_Homes https://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/cause-of-death/Content?oid=875995  https://www.chicagoreader.com/Bleader/archives/2014/03/14/how-a-story-about-the-horrors-of-housing-projects-became-part-of-a-horror-movie    Music: Music by Myuu: https://www.youtube.com/user/myuuji. Theme song “Straight-Up Enigmas” was created by Chuck Flyer.   Proud member of Straight Up Strange Podcast network! Straight Up Strange Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/straightupstrange/.   This episode was produced by host, Jaden McKell. It was edited by Austin Blackwell.

Join 'One Weird Chick' host, Jessica Fernando as she delves into the brutal slaying of Ruthie Mae McCoy and the legend of the Candyman. "One Weird Chick" is a brand new monthly podcast for all things supernatural and spooky. From hauntings to serial killers, host Jessica Fernando is the One Weird Chick that has got you covered. SOURCES: https://allthatsinteresting.com/bloody-mary https://tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pmwiki.php/Literature/TheForbidden https://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/they-came-in-through-the-bathroom-mirror/Content?oid=871084 https://nypost.com/2021/03/05/room-behind-bathroom-mirror-led-to-ruthie-mae-mccoys-murder/ https://myfavoritemurder.com/266-rave-after-rave/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/style/1995/03/12/tony-todds-sweet-deal/8ae8dee4-bb8a-47a4-b78e-c924d1c99f09/ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/oneweirdchick/support

We unpack a true crime story that became a movie that became an urban legend -- and its racist implications. That's right, we're talking about the Candyman.Our Curious Cocktail this week is a Bee's Knees: Shake 2oz gin, ¾ oz lemon juice, ½ oz honey syrup in a shaker with ice, and garnish with a lemon twist.This week, we're curious about pangolins, Bean Dad, Cool Mules, scurvy, The Scapegracers by Hannah Abigail Clarke, The Shades of London series by Maureen Johnson, and YA lit in general.Selected Sources:“They Came in Through the Bathroom Mirror: A Murder in the Projects” by Steve Bogira in the Chicago Reader - https://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/they-came-in-through-the-bathroom-mirror/Content?oid=871084“How a story about the horrors of housing projects became part of a horror movie”  by Steve Bogira in the Chicago Reader - https://www.chicagoreader.com/Bleader/archives/2014/03/14/how-a-story-about-the-horrors-of-housing-projects-became-part-of-a-horror-movie“Cause of Death: What killed Ruthie Mae McCoy--a bullet in the chest, or life in the projects?”  by Steve Bogira in the Chicago Reader - https://www.chicagoreader.com/chicago/cause-of-death/Content?oid=875995And follow Bogira on Twitter:  @stevebogira

Join us for our first ever Creepy Short! In this mini-episode, we correct our mistakes from Episode 3 and tell the real story behind Candyman, including the source material from Clive Barker and the original film, plus the urban legends and creepy real life murder that served as inspiration. Follow us on social media: Twitter @CreepyHist and Instagram @CreepyHistPod.Creepy Cocktail RecipeToday's Creepy Cocktail: Beer.Recipe: It's a beer. Pour it into a glass (or not, no judgment!) and drink it.Credits:Fraser Coffeen (Twitter @FCoffeen)Jennifer Coffeen (Twitter @JenCoffeen)