Uncover the chilling story of Carol Jenkins, a young woman murdered in a sundown town, and the systemic biases that kept her case hidden for decades. 💔 Author Alexandra Kitty sheds light on the racial injustices and ethical dilemmas within true crime media. 🎙️
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TIMELINE
00:00 Welcome and Author Introduction
03:33 Alexandra Kitty’s Diverse Books
07:37 Murder in a Sundown Town
11:51 Racism and Media Portrayal
16:59 Why Carol’s Case Was Ignored
22:06 The Dangers of Martinsville
26:51 Keeping Carol’s Legacy Alive
31:07 Upcoming Book and Final Thoughts
FEATURED QUOTES:
Alexandra Kitty “To me, it was always about empathy… it was always about the people who got hurt.”
Alexandra Kitty “This was a pure hate crime, plain and simple.”
David McClam “Everyone who’s white is not racist… they want to help out and do things.”
BEHIND THE STORY:
Alexandra Kitty’s investigation into Carol Jenkins’ murder reveals the uncomfortable truths about true crime narratives. She explains how the structure of true crime television often overlooks cases involving marginalized victims due to various factors, including the reluctance of lead detectives to participate or the presence of ingrained prejudices. Kitty emphasizes the importance of remembering Carol Jenkins as a role model and challenging assumptions about why certain cases receive more attention than others.
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DON'T FORGET TO RATE, COMMENT AND SUBSCRIBE
JOIN ME ON SOCIAL MEDIA BY FOLLOWING THE LINKTREE
Follow Our Family Of True Crime Shows
Deep Dark Secrets with LaDonna Humphrey & Amy Smith
True Crime, Authors and Extraordinary People With David McClam
Extinguished With David McClam & LaDonna Humphrey
Cover Art and Logo created by Diana of Other Worldly
Sound Mixing and editing by David McClam
Intro script by Sophie Wild From Fiverr & David McClam
Intro and outro jingle by Jacqueline G. (JacquieVoice) From Fiverr
