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In this episode of Haunted History Chronicles, we delve into the eerie intersection of the supernatural and the law with criminal barrister Naomi Ryan. From the infamous Cock Lane Ghost to the chilling murder of Zona Shue, we'll explore how the supernatural has influenced legal cases throughout history, even as recently as 1994 with the trial of Stephen Young. Naomi will guide us through these unnerving stories, including the Red Barn Murder and the mysterious case of Eric Tombe, revealing how ghostly testimony and paranormal events have shaped trials from the past to the present day. Prepare for the law vs. the supernatural! My Special Guest Is Naomi Ryan Naomi Ryan is a criminal barrister and lover of all things macabre. After qualifying with a Masters in Law from St Catherine's College, Oxford, she taught criminal law to undergraduates at St Hilda's College Oxford and University College London before embarking on her career as a criminal barrister, where she both prosecuted and defended. She later moved into the Civil Service, where she has advised an array of senior government and legal figures on matters of constitutional, public and criminal law. She continues to work as an advisory lawyer whilst regularly giving talks about the darker side of legal history. In this episode, you will be able to aspects of the following cases: 1. The Cock Lane Ghost: A haunting in 18th-century London that stirred public fascination and found its way into legal proceedings. 2. The Red Barn Murder: The notorious 1827 case where spectral visions reportedly helped uncover the truth behind a gruesome murder. 3. Zona Shue's Ghostly Testimony: The 1897 trial where the victim's ghost allegedly provided crucial evidence, leading to her husband's conviction for murder. 4. Stephen Young's 1994 Trial: A modern case where claims of supernatural intervention and Ouija board communications influenced the verdict in a high-profile murder case. If you value this podcast and want to enjoy more episodes please come and find us on⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/Haunted_History_Chronicles⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ to support the podcast, gain a wealth of additional exclusive podcasts, writing and other content. Links to all Haunted History Chronicles Social Media Pages, Published Materials and more:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/hauntedhistorychronicles?fbclid=IwAR15rJF2m9nJ0HTXm27HZ3QQ2Llz46E0UpdWv-zePVn9Oj9Q8rdYaZsR74I⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ *NEW* Podcast Shop:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.teepublic.com/user/haunted-history-chronicles⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Buy Me A Coffee: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://ko-fi.com/hauntedhistorychronicles⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Guest Links ⁠⁠⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/spooky_barrister?igsh=MXIzOTFzd2NhbmFzaQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr ⁠⁠

This "Kinda Murdery Classic" episode originally aired on January 23, 2023: In 1897 Zona Shue died suddenly of apparent natural causes; the victim of what the kindly town doctor called, "everlasting faint." However, Zona's ghost would appear to her bereaved mother and insist she had been murdered, and the ghost's testimony would prove crucial in court. This is a TRUE story. The Greenbrier Ghost is the only time in the history of American Jurisprudence that the statements of a victim's ghost have been used in court against their killer. Find out what really happened on this episode Kinda Murdery. MONSTERS AMONG US PODCASThttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/monsters-among-us-podcast/id1094490100Sources: https://allthatsinteresting.com/greenbrier-ghosthttps://moonmausoleum.com/the-ghost-that-went-to-court/https://wvexplorer.com/2022/07/25/greenbrier-ghost-zona-heaster-shue-west-virginia-wv/and various articles from newspapers.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/kinda-murdery--5496890/support.

Hey there fellow true crime enthusiasts! Pour yourself a drink, and join us as we discuss the only case in U.S. history to convict a man on the testimony of a ghost. Zona Shue, who has become known as the Greenbriar Ghost in West Virginia, was brutally murdered. From the grave, she gave her mother the information about her killer that would ultimately lead to his conviction. We will cover this and much more while trying wine and mead from Old World Libations located in Union, WV. Trust us, you don't want to miss this episode!Follow Us On All The ThingsFacebook - https://www.facebook.com/bloodandbarrelsInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/bloodandbarrelsTwitter - https://twitter.com/bloodbarrelspodSupport Us – Rate & ReviewIf you enjoy the show, one of the best ways you can show your support, which is completely free, is to rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform.Apple Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/blood-barrels/id1574380306Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/show/57j8QbqAz8mdzjqaYXK2I1?si=f51295c1576d4bcbSee More About Us & Find Blood & Barrels MerchWebsite - https://bloodandbarrels.comMerch - https://bloodandbarrels.com/merch#!/allJoin The Family!Join the Blood & Barrels Patreon family for exclusive content and perks starting at $1/month.Support the show

Can a ghost solve its own murder? Zona's ghost did. Zona Shue's ghost visited her mother Mary in her dreams to tell her who her killer was.

It's spooky season and that means the ladies are indulging in their dark sides with some horrendous herstorical tales! First, Emily tells the supernatural story of Zona Heaster Shue, a woman who died a tragic death, leaving behind a grieving husband. But Zona's mother suspected something was off with the new widower and she would learn the truth from the last person anyone expected. Then, Kelley tells the story of Hélène Jégado, an unassuming  servant who was a model employee, except for the fact that people seemed to die wherever she went. Grab your favorite scarf and stay away from peas, because we're wining about horrible herstory! 10% Off Your First Month of BetterHelp: betterhelp.com/herstory  www.buymeacoffee.com/wahpod    Support the show

In 1897 Zona Shue's death initially arouse little suspicion, until her ghost repeatedly visited her mother, claiming she was murdered. Zona's ghost detailed how she was murdered, and who did it. It led to one of the weirdest arrests and trials in legal history, with the testimony of a ghost resulting in the conviction of a murderer.  https://www.patreon.com/TQMpod 

In 1897 Zona Shue died suddenly of apparent natural causes; the victim of what the kindly town doctor called, "everlasting faint." However, Zona's ghost would appear to her bereaved mother and insist she had been murdered, and the ghost's testimony would prove crucial in court. This is a TRUE story. The Greenbrier Ghost is the only time in the history of American Jurisprudence that the statements of a victim's ghost have been used in court against their killer. Find out what really happened on this episode Kinda Murdery. Sources: https://allthatsinteresting.com/greenbrier-ghosthttps://moonmausoleum.com/the-ghost-that-went-to-court/https://wvexplorer.com/2022/07/25/greenbrier-ghost-zona-heaster-shue-west-virginia-wv/and various articles from newspapers.com

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A Happy Face Killer victim identified after 29 years. I-5 strangler died in a prison cell of strangulation. A French former police officer confessed in a suicide note to being a serial killer and rapist. Alleged serial killer, John Richardson charged with the deaths of 3 men in Henry County, VA. Sources- https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/california/california-happy-face-killer-victim-idd-after-29-years/2867863/?fbclid=IwAR2T4QWOVYc6Zl82PsL8kcyZlr33p0XloraMEqm3fN4gJLeiNn8UsGL0NCM https://www.independent.co.uk/news/autopsy-californias-i5-strangler-was-strangled-himself-serial-killer-northern-california-investigators-women-cell-b1812171.html?fbclid=IwAR3gE9YxBRkUz4BFUgVwgZQvP9yWqaHho6fgQmPIMjKpdOBooFBvMPdwjFw https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/europe/french-police-hail-le-grele-paris-killer-b1930500.html?fbclid=IwAR26UNISnrO0QUmnW7w2Afdi1JIbfz7MP7YHa4eu1-T_zjnGiVVRq9zVRXY https://wset.com/news/local/greensboro-serial-killer-north-carolina-john-richrardson-james-devon-goolsby-mark-anthony-gilbert-michael-hemphill-virginia-april-25-2022?fbclid=IwAR0A19cxlcxsmi1rg3lMR2JrehOLe9WoQLctXDJHgyHTU89L8bzU8zyf98I Florida Man- Bradford Weitzel https://www.wesh.com/article/florida-man-martin-county-train/38999735?fbclid=IwAR1xzqdgtK50XjGneA-QIzBvht_X5woJSgR6KiLOCLArcSqqbfDcPV6P-tk# WTF News- Detective Duck the hero! https://people.com/crime/pet-duck-helps-police-find-body-woman-vanished-two-charged/?fbclid=IwAR3OFmZkvCTFKiOHlGhqu0MLMuKjKjotNC8m_MClC3sGLmWybpTtjxXVIfA SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd85RJRW6kn51aM2un6ButA/featured *Social Media Links* Facebook: www.facebook.com/truecrimeparanormalTPS Facebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215774426330767 Website: https://www.truecrimeparanormalpodcast.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimeparanormal Our Latest Video: https://youtu.be/QP7VuBEzX8w Check Out Some of Our Previous Uploads! Chrystul Kizer, Zona Shue, and Teton Valley Dispatch Mayhem https://youtu.be/Qq-lnWeRcAs Adam Castillo Vanished, The Neuroscience of Serial Killers, and Kirk Wiseman and Cynthia Frayer https://youtu.be/vy-1VUSEP7I Robert Durst-His strange story finally comes to an end https://youtu.be/ibDTKgQITMk True Crime Paranormal on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5gIPqBHJLftbXdRgs1Bqm1 True Crime Paranormal on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-paranormal/id1525438711?ls=1

Police have found the body of 10-year-old Iliana “Lily” Peters, whose father had reported her missing on Sunday evening shortly after she left her aunt's home in Chippewa Falls, Wisconsin. Sources- https://www.wqow.com/news/top-stories/cfpd-homicide-investigation-underway-for-10-year-old-girl-there-may-be-a-danger-to/article_0b392a0e-c4bc-11ec-a9be-375921784dd5.html?fbclid=IwAR1sIZCOu7Pmooq8Ime6SzZ7mvXHnZ8FbDAr7ZkQY1jnvrAZsNzQ1WS0fOk https://www.change.org/p/lily-alert-for-missing-kids?recruiter=1262605285&recruited_by_id=34d18560-c4d4-11ec-ae2b-49e26a4cc122&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=copylink&utm_campaign=petition_dashboard https://www.today.com/parents/parents/wisconsin-missing-girl-dead-lily-peters-rcna25923?cid=sm_npd_td_fb_ma&fbclid=IwAR1OmiAcLtuKwrp3qnN8qAowVJVbDvMXuxbpJrGa6hhkLtgyv0yyDKKDyNE #MMIW- Jocelyn Watts and Jade Wagon https://trib.com/news/state-and-regional/crime-and-courts/three-charged-in-2019-riverton-double-murder/article_f8aaf6d6-8f3e-5351-98de-c3411ca726e1.html WTF News- Billy Chemirmir https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/billy-chemirmir-delayed-again-dallas-juror-late-for-start-of-accused-serial-killers-retrial/287-05c8591a-ad84-491c-9668-0308fe56b819?fbclid=IwAR38fxZeUSJ-gFo9ItXrXF-GAlfZ3els33oTxY2EQ9O0tHzgzWuR1J1kpa8 SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd85RJRW6kn51aM2un6ButA/featured *Social Media Links* Facebook: www.facebook.com/truecrimeparanormalTPS Facebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215774426330767 Website: https://www.truecrimeparanormalpodcast.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimeparanormal Our Latest Video: https://youtu.be/LUOeHk1V0RA Check Out Some of Our Previous Uploads! Chrystul Kizer, Zona Shue, and Teton Valley Dispatch Mayhem https://youtu.be/Qq-lnWeRcAs Adam Castillo Vanished, The Neuroscience of Serial Killers, and Kirk Wiseman and Cynthia Frayer https://youtu.be/vy-1VUSEP7I Robert Durst-His strange story finally comes to an end https://youtu.be/ibDTKgQITMk True Crime Paranormal on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5gIPqBHJLftbXdRgs1Bqm1 True Crime Paranormal on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-paranormal/id1525438711?ls=1

Orsolya Gaal, a 51-year-old Queens mother of two, was discovered dead in a duffel bag just a few blocks from her home. She suffered dozens of stab wounds. Her former lover, David Bonola, has been arrested for the murder. Sources- https://www.ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/public-safety/2022/04/21/arrest-made-in-connection-with-killing-of-queens-mom-found-in-duffel-bag-?fbclid=IwAR1QqBVzRH94eQF8K26WcFSvz1-MnVnFBv5oxNvW3RpB7IoULcmcnsyjops https://www.foxnews.com/us/orsolya-gaal-new-york-city-timeline?fbclid=IwAR2YyV0PpPts3EK3zvE4ytt3AppyWZJnDvNO2AZaY9JbuP95Bp28BoFwrT0 https://nypost.com/2022/04/22/new-evidence-defense-details-emerge-in-orsolya-gaal-slay-case/?fbclid=IwAR3DYwW-6X3CaWw58QcwKMCODNeZN1uMWvhzqbBSd_Tz2eVf0FisqCZ3zzo https://nypost.com/2022/04/18/inside-the-seemingly-perfect-life-of-slain-queens-mom-orsolya-gaal/?fbclid=IwAR2TwPra5cmWNllnIMop7CIJRhua1UOKPzWd7eRwjZati_ajMGqAmjBiLao https://nypost.com/2022/04/21/who-is-orsolya-gaals-accused-killer-david-bonola/?fbclid=IwAR30-_qHX630riz3kl-v1pXodhZjtZu1kjf6B3NvujrUTxNUdxLkrC4qhLI https://www.foxnews.com/us/orsolya-gaal-accused-killer-david-bonola-cops?fbclid=IwAR2GHlE3CLGBCpOWQ8wu-RFH-OmPozbrjflYdSy3ljwDAXcuOcwgZhpaKkU Florida Man- Danya Svoboda, 42, and caterer Joycelyn Bryant, 31, have been arrested and face charges of tampering, culpable negligence, and delivery of marijuana for spiking food at a wedding. https://www.newser.com/story/319579/florida-bride-caterer-allegedly-laced-food-with-marijuana.html?fbclid=IwAR34BxAeFLVmHc0pZXDttiRWMHaW4JR42hJwjecgDVcboK7XuHDuluYNpU0 WTF News- Texas is set to execute Melissa Lucio in less than a week. https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/22/us/melissa-lucio-texas-execution.html?fbclid=IwAR3TS-FV77mTvo3KcEhqgj2E-Q91iZVEdiiQP7_NLQ7YU7TjDplujXkyx1A SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd85RJRW6kn51aM2un6ButA/featured *Social Media Links* Facebook: www.facebook.com/truecrimeparanormalTPS Facebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215774426330767 Website: https://www.truecrimeparanormalpodcast.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimeparanormal Our Latest Video: https://youtu.be/LUOeHk1V0RA Check Out Some of Our Previous Uploads! Chrystul Kizer, Zona Shue, and Teton Valley Dispatch Mayhem https://youtu.be/Qq-lnWeRcAs Adam Castillo Vanished, The Neuroscience of Serial Killers, and Kirk Wiseman and Cynthia Frayer https://youtu.be/vy-1VUSEP7I Robert Durst-His strange story finally comes to an end https://youtu.be/ibDTKgQITMk True Crime Paranormal on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5gIPqBHJLftbXdRgs1Bqm1 True Crime Paranormal on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-paranormal/id1525438711?ls=1

On June 5, 2018, Chrystul Kizer was arrested at age 17 for the murder of Randall Phillip Volar III. During her arrest she claimed Volar was trafficking her and she killed him in self defense. The Kyle Rittenhouse verdict has brought Chrystul's bid for a self defense claim back to the forefront. https://www.npr.org/2021/11/22/1057976496/rittenhouse-verdict-chrystul-kizer-self-defense?fbclid=IwAR3JLj4wjaKgZT4JmO4Yp9uKxBvrh0it-Qz6bJwpKMNppGXKqlb9o1HvDAM https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2021/06/03/chrystul-kizer-sex-trafficking-appeal/?fbclid=IwAR2VuxIqDyYPtmnYm9dQrpGXW7z8GHsr1k9OqWip-oHh-9zQfnozMp3gvIU https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrystul_Kizer_case?fbclid=IwAR0HXeNEDqPc_yv8YBTRi7198Cpen1JYoHwjubNlAy5mP5PjpbfTAsYjhwY Paranormal News- Zona Shue solved her own murder, beyond the grave https://heathermonroe.medium.com/the-curious-murder-of-zona-shue-the-greenbrier-ghost-33a4058f9d13 Oh Idaho- Teton Valley, Idaho Dispatch Calls https://www.tiktok.com/@katiebrowerweaver/video/7069061937191013675?_t=8QCNTK4G5ny&_r=1&fbclid=IwAR0GdQEnGXu-5bt2PeDnuoqXkHvPKFD4o-WH9EjcV3BLy2d3j6DfqrAbWSQ SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCd85RJRW6kn51aM2un6ButA/featured *Social Media Links* Facebook: www.facebook.com/truecrimeparanormalTPS Facebook Discussion Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/215774426330767 Website: https://www.truecrimeparanormalpodcast.com/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@truecrimeparanormal Our Latest Video: https://youtu.be/tsKuFZQ-Ngg Check Out Some of Our Previous Uploads! A Serial Killer in Florida? https://youtu.be/s_-GRheuFX8 In Search of Ella Mae https://youtu.be/MemknaBfNYc Who Killed James Duckett? https://youtu.be/wMj2pc9vSKs True Crime Paranormal on Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5gIPqBHJLftbXdRgs1Bqm1 True Crime Paranormal on Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-crime-paranormal/id1525438711?ls=1

Successful murder trials need most of the puzzle pieces together before justice can be served. Physical evidence, testimony and witnesses provide a well-rounded case that will lead to a conviction. But what if those key pieces all come from the testimony… of a ghost? This is the story of Zona Shue, who's post-mortem account of her own death helped put her killer behind bars. References: West Virginia Explorer has word-for-word testimony and interviews: https://wvexplorer.com/2021/09/14/greenbrier-ghost-zona-heaster-shue-west-virginia-wv/ https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/30608/elva-zona-heaster-ghost-who-helped-solve-her-own-murder https://heathermonroe.medium.com/the-curious-murder-of-zona-shue-the-greenbrier-ghost-33a4058f9d13 GHS is a long indepth read with a decent case made for our villainous husband: https://www.gothichorrorstories.com/gothic-travel/the-death-resurrection-and-retribution-of-zona-heaster-shue-the-greenbrier-ghost/ https://www.appalachianhistory.net/2018/01/greenbrier-ghost.html Find us on: instagram | twitter | murderoticapodcast@gmail.com

Today Samantha retells a dark tale from Green Brier County with The Ghost of Zona Shue.

It is Supernatural Season 2, Episode 7 "The Usual Suspects" and Linda Blair has come to town but her head isn't spinning. You know whose head IS spinning? That is Zona Shue, The Greenbrier Ghost! Is it true crime? A ghost story? We don't know! Sources: http://www.theoccultmuseum.com/greenbrier-ghost-zona-heaster-shue-helped-solve-murder/ https://www.appalachianhistory.net/2018/01/greenbrier-ghost.html https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/west-virginia/unique-wv-2/ https://skeptoid.com/episodes/4679 https://greenbrierwv.com/editorials/the-greenbrier-ghost

Let's take a trip up to West Virginia and explore the “Only know case in which testimony from a ghost helped convict a murder”.

In episode 68, we discuss one of the most prolific race car drivers of the dawn of the 20th century, Helle Nice, who set the land speed record for female drivers and won the Women's Grand Prix numerous times, and Zona Shue, the Greenbrier Ghost, which was the only known case of a spirit helping convict her own murderer (shocking: it was her husband!). Exciting betches!

Flora is back with the second part of Vengeful Ghosts! Blurry Photober keeps rolling with Vengeful Ghosts part 2 and several tales of spirits claiming revenge through law. Hear the story of Maria Marten and the Red Barn murder. Take an ear gander at a murder tale from old England. See what you think about Fisher's Ghost from Australia and Teresita Basa from Chicago. And learn about the odd circumstances surrounding the death of Zona Shue Heaster from West Virginia. David presents these cases and their outcomes to wrap up this 2-part episode of Blurry Photos! Don't forget to join the Blurry Photos Discord Server! Watch me stream games on Twitch! Music Myst on the Moor, Apprehension, Arcane, Awkward Meeting, Behind, Crypto, Danse of Questionable Tuning, Dark Dance, Leaving Home, Long Note Four, Ominous, Phantasm, Waltz of the Carnies, Danse Macabre - Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com) Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Sources Webster, John. The Displaying of Supposed Witchcraft. J. M. Printers. London. 1677. Pg. 298-300 Monroe, Heather. The Curious Murder of Zona Shue, the Greenbriar Ghost. Medium. Feb. 14, 2020. Web. https://medium.com/@hlemonroe/the-curious-murder-of-zona-shue-the-greenbrier-ghost-33a4058f9d13 Anderson, Belinda. The Greenbriar Ghost. Greenbriar County CVB. 2020. Web. https://greenbrierwv.com/editorials/the-greenbrier-ghost Rodgers, Garry. How a Ghost's Evidence Convicted a Murderer. Huffington Post. Feb. 19, 2016. Web. https://www.huffpost.com/entry/how-a-ghosts-evidence-con_b_9252062 Curtis, James. An Authentic and Faithful History of the Murder of Maria Marten. Thomas Kelly. London. 1828.

For this episode Alma and Carlene are still stuck at the turn of the century. …Listen HereEpisode 34 Bela Kiss and The Ghost of Zona Shue

Episode 1 explores the story of a young woman, Elva Shue, who after being found dead, returned as a spirit to tell the real story of her death. Her story lives as the only instance in American Law in which the testimony of a “ghost” was allowed to stand as evidence against the accused.

Zona Shue is found dead at the bottom of the stairs of "natural causes". Her mother goes to the district attorney days later saying her daughter was murdered. The ghost of her daughter appeared to her and told her the whole story. Music by:Kai Engel"Daemones"Blooper music by:Art of Escapism"Coal Miners"This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License. To view a copy of this license, visit http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/ or send a letter to Creative Commons, PO Box 1866, Mountain View, CA 94042, USA.Transition Music by:Nick ScarantinoScarytino.comSources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greenbrier_Ghosthttps://news.google.com/newspapers?id=o9tdAAAAIBAJ&sjid=t14NAAAAIBAJ&pg=1068,3035905&dq=shue&hl=enhttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/5015852/zona-shuehttp://www.appalachianhistory.net/2018/01/greenbrier-ghost.html

In 1897, shortly after Zona Shue was found dead in her West Virginia home, her mother went to the county prosecutor with a bizarre story. She said that her daughter had been murdered -- and that her ghost had revealed the killer's identity. In this week's episode of the Futility Closet podcast we'll tell the story of the Greenbrier Ghost, one of the strangest courtroom dramas of the 19th century. We'll also consider whether cats are controlling us and puzzle over a delightful oblivion. Intro: Anagrams, a palindrome, and a letter bank regarding American presidents. A crossword without clues, by Lee Sallows. Mary Jane Heaster, Zona's mother. Sources for our feature on the Greenbrier Ghost: Katie Letcher Lyle, The Man Who Wanted Seven Wives, 1986. "The Greenbrier Ghost," West Virginia Division of Culture and History (accessed Sept. 22, 2018). David Jenkins, "Common Law, Mountain Music, and the Construction of Community Identity," Social & Legal Studies 19:3 (September 2010), 351-369. 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Solmi, et al., "Curiosity Killed the Cat: No Evidence of an Association Between Cat Ownership and Psychotic Symptoms at Ages 13 and 18 Years in a UK General Population Cohort," Psychological Medicine 47:9 (2017), 1659-1667. This week's lateral thinking puzzle was contributed by listener Ben Snitkoff. You can listen using the player above, download this episode directly, or subscribe on Google Podcasts, on Apple Podcasts, or via the RSS feed at https://futilitycloset.libsyn.com/rss. Please consider becoming a patron of Futility Closet -- you can choose the amount you want to pledge, and we've set up some rewards to help thank you for your support. You can also make a one-time donation on the Support Us page of the Futility Closet website. Many thanks to Doug Ross for the music in this episode. If you have any questions or comments you can reach us at podcast@futilitycloset.com. Thanks for listening!

The Lady Dicks are tackling the story of the Greenbrier Ghost, the ghost who kinda, sorta, maybe testified against her own murderer, and it's going to be a wild ride. On January 23, 1897, a neighbourhood boy dropping by to handle some chores for the newly-married Zona Heaster and Edward Shue, discovered the body of Zona lying lifeless on the floor at the bottom of the stairs. He described her as being stretched out with on hand on her abdomen, the other lying next to her with her head turned slightly to the side, eyes wide open. It had appeared that she had fallen down the staircase and died due to head trauma. But the death of Zona Shue was not that cut-and-dry, and with the help of ghost testimony, her ever-persistent mother and her loud-mouthed husband, the murderer of Zona Shue was eventually brought to justice. Join the The Lady Dicks as they travel back in time to 1897 in Greenbrier County, West Virginia, to tell the story of Zona, the Greenbrier ghost who testified at her own trial. Note: This podcast was recorded under the name “The Haunted True Crime Podcast” which later became The Lady Dicks Podcast. So pardon the name change. We assure you that the real Lady Dicks are standing up! The Lady Dicks Podcast was created by Tae Haahr. The Lady Dicks are Andrea Campion, Nikki Kipping and Tae Haahr. This episode was produced, written and edited by Tae Haahr, and researched by Andrea Campion, Nikki Kipping and Tae Haahr. For a list of resources, please visit theladydicks.com/greenbrier-ghost Support this podcast