This week on Brew Crime, we continue the Crimes of Mississippi series with the captivating story of Ruth Thompson Dickins, a socialite turned murderer. Explore the shocking twists and secrets behind her privileged facade in this dark tale of crime and intrigue.Sources:Charles. (1949, June 5). Mrs. Ruth Dickens Expected To Go On Trial June 28 In Circuit Court On Charge Of Slaying Her Mother. The Delta Democrat-Times, p. 1.Dickins v. State (Leagle December 12, 1949).L, J. E. (1949, February 5). Mississippi Woman Who Accused Negro of Mother's Murder Is Indicted by Grand Jury. The Black Dispatch, p. 12.McNearney, A. (2022, August 14). White socialite hacked her mother to death-and tried to blame a black man. The Daily Beast. Retrieved May 5, 2023, from https://www.thedailybeast.com/ruth-thompson-dickins-hacked-her-mother-to-death-and-tried-to-blame-a-black-manReynolds, ruth. (1950, January 1). Did justice triumph? . Daily News Sun, pp. 36–37.Wikimedia Foundation. (2022, September 3). Ruth Thompson Dickins. Wikipedia. Retrieved May 5, 2023, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ruth_Thompson_DickinsPromo - Octoberpod Brew CrimeWebsite, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, Facebook Group, Youtube, patreonHashtags:🏛️🔪 #BrewCrimePodcast #CrimesOfMississippi #TrueCrimePodcast #RuthThompsonDickins #MurderMysteryBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/brew-crime-podcast--3268019/support.
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