Episode 24: The Greenbrier Ghost

The conversation explores the haunting tale of the Greenbrier Ghost, Zona Heaster, who was found dead under mysterious circumstances in 1897. Her mother, Mary Jane, believed Zona's spirit communicated with her, revealing the truth about her death. This led to an investigation, exhumation, and ultimately the conviction of Zona's husband, Edward Shue, making it a unique case in U.S. history where ghost testimony influenced a legal outcome. The story blends elements of true crime, folklore, and the enduring bond between a mother and her child.