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Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast

Elizabeth City: Nell Cropsey's Hidden Secrets

Foul Play: A Historical True Crime Podcast

Shane L. Waters, Wendy Cee, Gemma Hoskins

History, True Crime, Society & Culture

4.5992 Ratings

🗓️ 9 November 2022

⏱️ 10 minutes

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Summary

Nell Cropsey was missing, and fingers were quickly pointed at Jim Wilcox. He was the last person to see her, so it would make sense. But things are never that clear-cut. The following day, Jim appeared in front of the Mayor, but with no solid evidence. Jim was free to go, but with a catch, he was required to see the Mayor every day at 12 until told otherwise. Find us ⁠⁠online.⁠⁠ Support the show by joining our Black Label to support the show and unlock exclusive benefits. You can join on ⁠⁠Patreon⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠Apple Podcast Premium⁠⁠. Follow us on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠, ⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠. Join ⁠⁠Shane's Facebook Group⁠⁠. Hosted by ⁠⁠Shane Waters⁠⁠. Listen to his other crime podcast ⁠⁠Mystery Inc⁠⁠, or his history podcast ⁠⁠Hometown History⁠⁠! Our Sponsors: * Check out Kensington Publishing: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com * Check out Mood and use my code SHANE for a great deal: https://mood.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcript

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0:00.0

Hello, friend.

0:07.2

Before we jump into episode 2 of No Cropsy, the review I wanted to read for this episode

0:12.6

is from Christine.

0:15.0

Christine said she found the podcast during episodes from Gemma and I that we've done

0:19.5

on Cathy's case.

0:21.8

Christine, I'm glad you're here.

0:23.1

You mentioned that you liked that I tried to let the listener come up with their own conclusion.

0:27.8

Honestly, I think it's because I've never liked being told what to do or how to think,

0:33.2

so it might be a result of that.

0:35.4

Thank you for your kind words.

0:38.2

If you'd like to leave feedback, you can do so on Apple Podcast as well.

0:42.9

Okay, let's get back to No Cropsy.

0:57.5

Oh, Swift flowing river, a secret you hold, way down in the depths of the water, so cold.

1:10.1

No Cropsy was missing, and fingers were quickly pointed at Gem Wilcox.

1:15.3

He was the last person to see her, so it would make sense, but things are never that clear-cut.

1:21.8

The following day, Gem appeared in front of the mayor, but with no solid evidence.

1:27.7

Gem was free to go, but with a catch, he was required to see the mayor every day at 12

1:34.4

until told otherwise.

1:40.6

On November 22nd, the day before his daughter Carrie and his niece now was to leave by steamboat,

1:46.7

the turning Andrew Cropsy received a letter from Carrie.

1:50.9

What he read, sent chills down his spine.

1:54.6

Nell has gone, and we can't find her.

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