Ep. 11: Ruby McCullom and The Murder of Dr. Leroy Adams
Apr 29, 2020•1 hr 35 min•Season 1Ep. 11
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Episode description
This week Devon tells the true story of Ruby McCullom and The Murder of Dr. Leroy Adams. In 1952, wealthy black businesswoman Ruby McCollum shot and killed white politician Dr. LeRoy Adams, a crime and trial that sparked more than 60 years of controversy and debate about victimhood and the abuse of African American women in America.
Written by Devon Balsamo-Gillis , Edited by Aja Hamilton, Music by Holly Amber Church. Sources and photos available on instagram @dna_podcast.
*Content Warning: Explicit Material and Language*
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