Mamie Thurman's Lingering Spirit | Encore Episode

Southern Gothic

Southern Gothic Media LLC

History, True Crime, Society & Culture, Documentary

4.7 • 976 Ratings

🗓️ 23 March 2026

⏱️ 35 minutes

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Summary

Head southwest out of Logan, West Virginia and you’ll end up on an isolated strip of road up in the Appalachian Mountains where folks claim the spirit of a lady in white has been hitchhiking with coal drivers for almost a century. The tale isn’t that much different than others seen in ghost stories all over the world, but here on 22 Mine Road, folks know exactly who the specter is– a woman named Mamie Thruman, who was murdered and left here in the mountains almost a century ago. Tragically, while a man was convicted of the crime, most believe her killer got away. Key Highlights The Life and Mysterious Death of Mamie Thurman: An introduction to Mamie, her life in Logan, and the unsolved aspects of her murder. The Trial and Its Aftermath: Examination of the sensational trial that captivated the nation and the figures involved. Legends and Sightings: Reports of paranormal activity and sightings of Mamie's spirit in Logan, contributing to the legend's longevity. Cultural Impact: How Mamie Thurman's story has influenced local folklore, literature, and ghost tours in Logan. Investigations and Theories: A look at modern investigations into her death and the various theories that have emerged over the years. Want to Listen to Southern Gothic Ad-Free? ⁠Patreon: Ad-Free Episodes, Premium Releases, Bonus Content & More⁠ ⁠Southern Gothic Premium on Spotify⁠ ⁠Southern Gothic Premium on Apple Podcasts⁠ ⁠Into History: History Without Interruption⁠ Connect with Southern Gothic Media: Website:⁠ SouthernGothicMedia.com⁠ Merch Store:⁠ https://www.southerngothicmedia.com/merch⁠ Pinterest:⁠ @SouthernGothicMedia⁠ Facebook:⁠ @SouthernGothicMedia⁠ Instagram:⁠ @SouthernGothicMedia⁠ X:⁠ @SoGoPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:40.3	The Head southwest out of Logan, West Virginia, and you'll end up on some awful windy roads
1:12.6	through the beautiful and lush landscape of the Appalachian Mountains.
1:17.6	This part of the country has a pretty storied past, deeply intertwined with the coal industry.
1:24.6	But the picturesque views that can be seen during the daylight hours aren't quite the
1:29.9	same at night. As according to local lore, folks traveling along this one old mining road, deep
1:38.3	in the mountains of Logan County, have encountered the apparition of a lady in white.
1:52.0	If you've been listening to Southern Gothic for a while now, or you've just consumed your fair share of horror movies and ghost stories,
1:56.0	you're probably familiar with this pretty stereotypical type of spirit. A mournful woman dressed in white, who is either haunting the sight of her untimely death,
2:06.6	searching for her lost love, or maybe, as is likely the case here on what is known as 22 Mine Road.
2:14.6	She's looking for justice.
2:16.6	Birmingham-based author and tour guide Wolfgang Piss. his 22 Mine Road. She's looking for justice.
2:23.5	Birmingham-based author and tour guide Wolfgang Poe described the most common version of this type of legend better than I ever could when he was interviewed on my old
2:28.4	podcast Ghost Tour.
2:31.9	And those are the ones that you can, that will talk to you and you can talk to them.
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