Crimes of the Carolinas 01: Till Death do us Part

Welcome to the first episode of the new Crimes of the Carolinas podcast hosted by true crime enthusiasts Shelly Taylor and Dottie Smith. In this debut episode, our hosts delve into the historical true crimes of Mary Minish and Netta White Harrison. Both women murdered their husbands, leading to significant legal and social ramifications. They explore details surrounding Minish's 1883 ax murder in Union Grove and Harrison's shooting incident in 1912 after suffering from severe mental instability. The episode also touches on the conditions and controversies in mental health institutions during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

Timestamps:
00:00 Welcome to the New Crimes of the Carolinas Podcast
01:00 Introduction to Female Killers
02:25 The Case of Mary Minish
03:43 Mary Minish's Time in the Asylum
05:27 The Scandal at Dorothea Dix Hospital
08:11 The Case of Netta White Harrison
10:26 Netta's Mental Health and Legal Battles
15:51 Reflections on Historical Mental Health Care
20:07 Preview of the Next Episode

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The Crimes of the Carolinas podcast is a production of the Iredell County Public Library. We are committed to delivering content that is both educational and captivating, and strive to present information that is as accurate as the historical records allow.