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EPISODE · Aug 30, 2021 · 49 MIN

Ep.64: Bathroom Mirror Murder - Ruthie Mae McCoy

from Near Death Dolls · host Paige Law & Lisa Gebhardt

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: [email protected] Instagram: @NearDeathDollsPodcast Twitter: twitter.com/neardeathdolls TikTok: @neardeathdollspodcast Tumblr: neardeathdolls.tumblr.com

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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: [email protected] Instagram: @NearDeathDollsPodcast Twitter: twitter.com/neardeathdolls TikTok: @neardeathdollspodcast Tumblr: neardeathdolls.tumblr.com

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