Crystal returns! In this episode, we discuss the case of the Greenbrier Ghost, a murder trial that involved ghost testimony. The conversation covers the mystery surrounding the victim's cause of death, the visits from the ghost of the victim, the examination of the body, the trial and conviction of the suspect, and the significance of this trial in legal history.
Takeaways
The Greenbrier Ghost case is the first and only trial in the United States that allowed ghost testimony.
The victim's mother, Mary Jane, had visits from the ghost of her daughter, Zona, which played a crucial role in the trial.
The examination of the body revealed that the victim's neck was broken and her windpipe smashed, indicating foul play.
The suspect, Trout, was found guilty and sentenced to life in prison.
Chapters
00:00 The Mystery of the Everlasting Faint
35:05 Visits from the Ghost of Zona
36:45 Examination of the Body
39:09 Trial and Conviction
45:19 The First and Only Trial with Ghost Testimony
46:01 Conclusion: The Greenbrier Ghost
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