March 12, 2024 • 91 mins
Joan Little was an African American woman who was charged with first degree murder after she stabbed a prison guard who was sexually assaulting her. Joan's case exposed problems with the Jim Crow south's legal system along with a pattern of racially discriminatory practices. Her case attracted feminist activists and Black Panthers. Join us as we discuss Joan's case on Mountain Murders.
Intro Music by Joe Buck Yourself
Hosts Heather and Dylan Packer
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Intro Music by Joe Buck Yourself
Hosts Heather and Dylan Packer
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We're proud to be part of the Darkcast Network
Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.
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