195. Mary Theresa Simpson murder 60-year road to justice

About this episode

The episode discusses the 60-year journey to justice for the unsolved murder of Mary Theresa Simpson, who disappeared in 1964.

Mary Theresa Simpson was 12 when she disappeared while walking home in Elmira, New York, on March 15, 1964. When her body was found four days later, buried under heavy rocks, no one could predict that it would take more than six decades before there were answers to that city’s only unsolved murder. Rebecca presents. Also, Maureen gives an NNW review to the documentary “Earnhardt.” To check out Maureen’s Maine-based Bernadette “Bernie” O’Dea mystery novels, including the award-winning (seriously!) Dying for News, click here . Looking for a cool Crime & Stuff T-Shirt, or another cool shirt designed by Rebecca? Check out her Bonfire shirt site, by clicking here .  

People in this episode

Host: Rebecca

Guest: Maureen

Topics covered

• unsolved murder
• true crime
• justice
• documentary
• history

Keywords

• Mary Theresa Simpson
• unsolved murder
• Elmira
• true crime
• justice
• documentary

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Dying for News

Books & works: Earnhardt

Places: Elmira, New York

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