Episode 150 The Mystery of the Sensational Co-Ed Murder

Southern Mysteries Podcast

Shannon Ballard

True Crime, Society & Culture, History

4.8 • 918 Ratings

🗓️ 26 August 2024

⏱️ 41 minutes

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Summary

State Solicitor George Bailes described the murder of Faye New as the most heinous crime ever committed in Jefferson County, Alabama. Faye New's story is shrouded in mystery and sorrow. She was a lively young woman, renowned for her warm smile and compassionate nature. In 1934, tragedy struck when she disappeared after agreeing to accompany a young man for a car ride on a summer evening. Search parties were organized, and the next day, Faye's lifeless body was discovered in a ditch at the edge of a cornfield. For months, local newspapers extensively covered every aspect of this murder mystery. Was it a crime of passion committed by a young man who professed his love for her? Or did the man who offered her a ride bring an end to a promising young life? Want more Southern Mysteries? Hear the Southern Mysteries show archive of 60+ episodes along with Patron exclusive podcast, Audacious: Tales of American Crime and more when you become a patron of the show. You can immediately access exclusive content now at patreon.com/southernmysteries Connect Website: southernmysteries.com Facebook: Southern Mysteries PodcastInstagram: @southernmysteriesEmail: [email protected] Episode Sources Encyclopedia Alabama: Irondale, Alabama BhamWiki: Woodlawn Findagrave: Faye News Findagrave: Ashley Cain Findagrave: Dorsie New Findagrave: Lonnie New The Birmingham News: Woodlawn High Senior Faye New. February 9, 1930 The Birmingham Post-Herald: Co Ed Missing; 2 Men Quizzed. August 22, 1934. The Birmingham News: Girl Found Dead. August 22, 1934. The Birmingham Age-Herald: Taylor is Jailed in Co-ed Death. August 23, 1934 The Birmingham News: Police, Solicitor, Increase Activity in Taylor’s Case. August 25, 1934. The Birmingham News: Special Jury Probes Murder of Faye New. August 27, 1934. The Birmingham Post-Herald: Co Ed Death Jury Indicts Taylor. August 28, 1934. The Birmingham News: 34 to be Called in Taylor Trial. August 28, 1934. The Birmingham News: Jury is selected with hearing of witnesses next. September 4, 1934 The Birmingham News: Cain is calm as lawyer charges him with killing. September 6, 1934 The Birmingham News: Harold Taylor Gives His Version of Fatal Ride with Faye New. September 7, 1934. The Birmingham News: Taylor Repeats Denial of Guilt. September 7, 1934. The Birmingham News: Taylor’s Fate Now in Jury’s Hands.September 8, 1934 The Birmingham News: Faye New’s Death is still a baffling puzzle to police. September 10, 1934 The Birmingham News: Mother of Slain Faye New Weeps. September 10, 1934. The Atlanta Constitution: Taylor is Cleared of Attack Charge. September 11, 1934 The Birmingham Post: Detectives Back on Co-Ed Murder. September 12, 1934 The Birmingham Post-Herald: Taylor, Freed, Is Happy at Home. September 10, 1934. The Birmingham Post: Harold Taylor Fined as Drunk. June 12, 1935 The Birmingham Post: Father and Son Will Face Peace Warrants. October 23, 1935. The Birmingham Post: Charges dropped against father and son. November 2, 1935 The Birmingham News: Faye New’s Diary Is Buried with Slain Co-ed. August 25, 1936. The Birmingham Post: Faye New Father Succombs. December 31, 1936. The Birmingham Post: Faye New Slaying, Six Years Old, Still Unsolved. August 19, 1940. Episode Music Out of the Mines, courtesy of Ross Gentry, Asheville, North Carolina.

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1:37.8	In August 1934, the 19-year-old agreed to go for a car ride with a son of a prominent city leader.
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