Murder in Mississippi: The Medgar Evers Assassination Case

Murder in Mississippi: The Medgar Evers Assassination Case

From REDACTED: Declassified Mysteries with Luke Lamana by Audible | Ballen Studios

July 15, 2025 · 37 min · Episode 37

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The episode discusses the assassination of civil rights leader Medgar Evers and the subsequent legal battles for justice that unfolded decades later.

For decades, justice for civil rights leader Medgar Evers remained out of reach. Assassinated in his own driveway in 1963, his killer walked free after two all-white juries refused to convict him. But the story didn’t end there. Nearly 30 years later, long-hidden government documents revealed possible jury tampering, reopening the case and leading to a dramatic trial in which his murderer was finally brought to justice. Be the first to know about Wondery’s newest podcasts, curated recommendations, and more! Sign up now at  https://wondery.fm/wonderynewsletter Follow Redacted: Declassified Mysteries with Luke Lamana on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to new episodes early and ad-free on Wondery+. Join Wondery+ in the Wondery App, Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Start your free trial by visiting  https://wondery.com/links/redacted/  now. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

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