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Moms and Mysteries: A True Crime Podcast

MURDERED: Wilson Turner: Murder in Coweta County

Moms and Mysteries: A True Crime Podcast

Not Your Mom Media

True Crime, Society & Culture

4.6 • 8.4K Ratings

🗓️ 25 February 2025

⏱️ 73 minutes

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Summary

This week we’re delving into the life and crimes of John Wallace, a notorious landowner in Georgia during the mid-20th century. It explores his ruthless nature, the impact of Prohibition on his life, and the eventual murder of Wilson Turner, which led to Wallace's arrest and trial. The discussion highlights the complexities of the case, the cultural implications, and the legacy left behind, including books and films inspired by the events.

 

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Transcript

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0:00.0

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0:33.2

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0:38.8

John Wallace was a wealthy and ruthless landowner who ruled over Meriwether County, Georgia in the mid-20th century,

0:45.5

even having the sheriff under his control. In 1948, he brutally murdered a man in Coweta County

0:52.2

for stealing two of his cows, and he assumed that his

0:55.2

influence over those in power would keep him safe from justice. But when witnesses came forward

1:00.3

with detailed information and evidence against him, Wallace found himself entwined in a dramatic

1:05.4

and historical case that would become the subject of two acclaimed works, a book and a made-for-TV movie.

1:20.3

Hey guys, and welcome to the Moms and Mysteries podcast, a true crime podcast featuring myself, Mandy, and my dear friend, Melissa.

1:27.8

Hi, Melissa.

1:29.1

Hi, Mandy.

1:29.6

How are you?

1:30.5

I am doing wonderful.

1:32.1

I feel like we have to talk about either weather or calendars.

1:36.0

I'm choosing calendars because January lasted a year and February has gone by in like two seconds.

1:42.8

I can't believe it's almost over.

1:45.7

I know. But I'm going to throw a little weather in there because let me tell you, it is so beautiful today. I can't wait to get

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