"I still hear the screams" | S5 E2
From Buried Truths by WABE
August 26, 2025 · 37 min · Season 5 · Episode 2
About this episode
The episode explores the tragic story of Rev. Pickett, who faced severe abuse after his fall from grace.
After enthralling congregations for several years, Rev. Pickett landed in the Georgia state mental institution, then a county jail where the jailer beat him to the edge of death. For more, visit buriedtruths.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Topics covered
- mental health
- true crime
- history
- abuse
Keywords
- Rev. Pickett
- Georgia state mental institution
- county jail
- abuse
Mentioned in this episode
Places: Georgia
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