Ruthie Mae's Reflection: 6

About this episode

The episode discusses the verdict in the Ruthie Mae McCoy murder case and explores the impact of the fourth Candyman film and a new exhibit in Chicago.

The judge and jury announce the fates of the two men accused of killing Ruthie Mae McCoy. Host Dometi Pongo looks at how the fourth Candyman film upends the franchise and the new exhibit honoring Ruthie Mae set to open in Chicago. Get ad-free access to episodes of Candyman: The True Story Behind The Bathroom Mirror Murder by subscribing to 48 Hours+ on Apple Podcasts or Wondery+ on the Wondery app. Subscribe to 48 Hours+: https://apple.co/4aEgENo Subscribe to Wondery+: https://wondery.com/plus/

People in this episode

Host: Dometi Pongo

Topics covered

• murder case
• film analysis
• cultural impact
• Chicago exhibit
• true crime

Keywords

• Ruthie Mae McCoy
• Candyman
• murder trial
• Chicago exhibit
• Dometi Pongo

Sponsors

48 Hours+, Wondery+

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CBS News, Apple Podcasts, Audacy

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