It was estimated that nearly onethousand curious people crowded their way into the public. It remains a mystery to this day just where mamie thurman was buried. Mamie thurman s death certificate filed at the courthouse states she was buried at logan memorial park in mcconnell, west virginia. Investigators have concluded, after months of research, that what we saw was a flashback of the death of our cousin mamie thurman.
Of the dozens of people who might have committed the crime of murder, only one paid the price. Morrison and an unknown mother who died when mamie was 3 years old. I just read this story in troy taylors no rest for the wicked and thought you all would enjoy. It is of greek and latin origin, and the meaning of mamie is star of the sea. It was estimated that nearly onethousand curious people crowded their way into the public gallery, the balcony, and even lined up in the hallways. With the production of mamie being presented at the coalfield jamboree in logan, and with halloween coming up, ive decided now is the perfect time to relay some information concerning many factors involving not only mamie thurmans gruesome death in 1932 but also some other matters that mamie fans might find of interest most of which has not been previously revealed. Inspired by true events, mamie is a twoact drama about mamie thurman a thirtyone year old attractive woman who was brutally murdered in 1932 in logan, west virginia, and whose body was.
The name is borne by patrick denniss eccentric fictional character auntie mame, a central character of a book, a broadway musical, and a movie. Arguably the most wellknown ghost legend in mingo county is that of mamie thurman and 22mine road near holden on the loganmingo. On june 22, 1932, her lifeless body was found where it had been dumped on 22 mountain which was then called trace mountain. One bright morning in 1932, garland davis, a young deafmute stumbled upon mamie thurman s lifeless body as he was picking blackberries atop the trace mountain road near holdentoday it is known as 22 mountain mine road. The book represents the first indepth work concerning socialite mamie thurman and her inexplicable, gruesome murder back in 1932. Mamie thurman story an area ghost legend by kyle lovern. Sexcrazed west virginia woman, brutally murdered in 1932. The aracoma story, inc announces their full 2019 season. Mamie thurman might seem like another here is a ghost story post but, her haunting is one of the many examples of why west virginians love searching for the paranormal. Dec 06, 2011 this is a full rewrite and revision of a former literary hit, the secret life and brutal death of mamie thurman. In 1932, mamie thurman was a pretty, darkhaired 31 year old housewife married to a local policeman in logan, west virginia which is a little less than 3 hours from the hocking hills. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. The taking of anothers life is a monstrous act indeed.
Mamie thurman murder still surrounded by mystery crime. This is a full rewrite and revision of a former literary hit, the secret life and brutal death of mamie thurman. Mamie thurman was a young woman living in the city of logan in the 1930s. The mysterious circumstances surrounding her murder still captivates people today. Harry robertson, the mother of two young daughters the robertsons had brought into this world. Here is another story where crime and hauntings seem to go hand in hand. Secret life and brutal death of mamie thurman by keith davis. We have never, and probably never, go back on that mountain again after that terrifying night of murder of our cousin mamie thurman. After finding an old family telephone book we believe she was married to otto. Harry potter isnt the only person to be messed with by a. Mamie thurman 19001932 was an american woman whose slain body was found and recovered on 22 mine road near holden, west virginia on june 22, 1932. The violence of a murder has creepy vines that bind. The site is about 7 miles from logan, west virginia. Other records show that her body was transported to bradfordsville, kentucky.
The writer, joyce robertson, who was able to read through all the court documents in the case, finished the plays book in 2014. Mamie thurman was murdered nearly 90 years ago in logan. Apr 18, 20 one bright morning in 1932, garland davis, a young deafmute stumbled upon mamie thurmans lifeless body as he was picking blackberries atop the trace mountain road near holdentoday it is known as 22 mountain mine road. However, jesus did not condemn the woman, but told her to go and. After more than eighty years when the night winds wail, people still claim mamie thurman walks the hills on 22 mountain near holden, west virginia. The name of mamie thurman is not among any of those names listed. By tea dinapoli click here to see how many people in west virginia believe in the paranormal. The secret life and brutal death of mamie thurman by f. Based on a true story from the archives of the logan banner f. The book of john says that the people came to stone the woman to death. Trying to fill in our thurman family tree and needing information on mamie thurman, daughter of rufus thurman, married to a stvan. The mystery behind mamie thurmans death likely can never totally be resolved. Logan men rhapsodized about her beauty to author f.
On june 22, 1932, her slain body was found and recovered on 22 mine road near holden, wv. Mamie thurman was an american woman whose slain body was found and recovered on 22 mine road near holden, west virginia on june 22, 1932. What is known about mamie thurman is that she and jack moved from kentucky to logan, population 2,500, in 1924. Thurman, 16 years older than his 31yearold deceased wife, answered. Over the past few weeks i have written material related to the bloodthirsty murder of mamie thurman in perhaps intriguing more people to want to. There were many characters in mamies life that could very well have wanted her dead. Oct 23, 2019 over the past few weeks i have written material related to the bloodthirsty murder of mamie thurman in perhaps intriguing more people to want to see the aracoma story inc. Complete information about mamie in west virginia at the aracoma story, inc inspired by true events, mamie is the story of mamie thurman who was a young, attractive and popular woman in 1932 in. Secret life and brutal death of mamie thurman by keith. I have the map of the 20acre cemetery and a list of everyone who purchased a grave plot and was buried at what once was considered logans finest cemetery. Testimony during the trial was that a powerful storm hit logan around midnight on june 22 and it continuously rained until daylight on the day mamies slaughtered pound carcass was found. Mamie morrison thurman 19001932 find a grave memorial.
Local legend says mamie haunts the area around 22 mine road near holden in logan county. Oct 02, 2019 in addition, i have written several mamierelated stories, but i have never released a book, which i know has perplexed a few people over the years. Or is it because she needs her final resting place marked. With the production of mamie being presented at the coalfield jamboree in logan, and with halloween coming up, ive decided now is the perfect time to relay some information concerning many factors involving not only mamie thurmans gruesome death in 1932 but also some other matters that mamie fans might find of interest most of. Mamie thurmans death certificate filed at the courthouse states she was buried at logan memorial park in mcconnell, west virginia. This book written in journalistic fashion, which rarely hooks me in the way that other narrative styles do presents the legal documentation and news coverage of the case. The secret life and brutal death of mamie thurman book. Mamie thurman 19001932 was an american woman whose slain body was found and recovered on 22 mountain road near holden, west virginia on june 22, 1932. A true crime book about the 1932 murder of mamie thurman in logan county, west virginia. Of the dozens of people who might have committed the crime of murder, only one paid. If this looks familiar and you are willing to share family information, please let me know. If you have any questions, or need the bot to ignore the links, or the page altogether, please visit this simple faq for additional information.
According to authorities at the time, her death resulted from a gunshot wound before her throat was cut from ear to ear. Ghost of 22 mountain is the story of a woman who met death under mysterious circumstances when she was still young. Secret life and brutal death of mamie thurman west virginia book. Short form of margaret greek pearl or mary latin star of the sea.
Perhaps even the heavens had wept for mamie thurman during an evening that has scarred the city of logan in scandal for close to 90 years. Mamie thurman 19011932 was an american woman whose slain body was found and recovered on 22 mountain near holden, west virginia on june 22, 1932. Clipping found in the charleston daily mail in charleston, west virginia on jun 23, 1932. It includes a new investigation and several allnew chapters in the murder case.
More about mamie thurmans final resting place opinion. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your. Does mamie still wander the hills crying out for justice because her real murderer was never put to justice. The trial of clarence stephenson began on monday, september the tenth in logans stately old courthouse.
In addition, i have written several mamierelated stories, but i have never released a book, which i know has perplexed a few people over the years. A local boy found her body in a patch of blackberries along the road. The ghost of mamie thurman posted in famous haunts. I have just modified one external link on mamie thurman. The two went to a store, where mamie reportedly obtained money to pay the woman for doing the laundry. One bright morning in 1932, garland davis, a young deafmute stumbled upon mamie thurmans lifeless body as he was picking blackberries atop the trace mountain road near holdentoday it is known as 22 mountain mine road.
The unsolved murder of mamie thurman appalachian history. She and her husband, jack thurman, had moved to logan, from their hometown of louisville, ky in 1924. Mamie was also an active churchgoer at nighbert memorial in downtown logan and a member of the logan womens club. Death came creeping in the dark to thirtyoneyearold darkeyed brunette mamie thurman. Mar 20, 2016 local legend says mamie haunts the area around 22 mine road near holden in logan county. The 1932 murder of mamie thurman, the appalachian dahlia. The story is set in the mountains of west virginia where the victim was born and lived. In 1932, mamie thurman was a pretty, darkhaired 31 year old housewife married to a local policeman in logan, west virginia which is. Wv wv mamie thurman, 31, logan county, 22 june 1932. Though clarence stephenson, 38, an africanamerican. Thurman, the wife of patrolman jack thurman, was murdered on june 21, 1932, when she was 32 years old.