He Blamed the Moon The Williamston Murder That Shocked North Carolina

He Blamed the Moon: The Williamston Murder That Shocked North CarolinaIn 1960, the murder of 17-year-old Judith Diane Hardison stunned the small town of Williamston, North Carolina — but what followed in court was even more disturbing.In this episode of BucklesBerry Lemonade, Tim breaks down the Jimmie Lee Honeycutt case, a historic North Carolina true crime story that featured one of the strangest defenses ever presented in a courtroom: blaming the crime on the moon.Using verified court records, trial testimony, and contemporary reporting, this episode examines the final hours of Judy Hardison’s life, the discovery at Woodlawn Cemetery, and why the so-called “lunar defense” was ultimately rejected.This is a small-town murder story, grounded in fact — not folklore — and a reminder that violence doesn’t come from superstition, but from human choice. Told in a southern gothic tone If you follow true crime podcasts, southern crime stories, or historic murder cases, this episode belongs in your queue. #podcast #crime #northcarolina