In this episode, we’re heading to 1890s West Virginia, where Elva Zona Heaster Shue was found dead under mysterious circumstances. But the real twist? It was her ghost who ultimately revealed the truth behind her murder.
Join us as we unravel the eerie legend of the Greenbrier Ghost—the only U.S. court case where a ghost’s testimony played a role in the verdict. It’s a chilling blend of true crime, mystery, and the supernatural.
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This episode was written by Chelsea Smith and edited by Liz Silva. Theme song by High Street Music.
Episode Sources:
Greenbrier Ghost, Zona Heaster Shue | greenbrierwv.com
The Greenbrier Ghost Reexamined by Arabeth Balasko
How ‘The Greenbrier Ghost’ helped convict a West Virginia murderer in 1897 by Joey Rather
