Ep. 128- Ruby McCollum

Ep. 128- Ruby McCollum

Author: It’s About Damn Crime December 11, 2019 Duration: 1:00:30
In 1952, Ruby McCollum, the wealthiest black woman in Live Oak, Florida, went into Dr. Adams office and shot him. Now, Dr. Adams was a prominent white doctor, so the question on everyone's mind was, "Why would Ruby kill good ol' Doc Adams?". The answer is revealed when her lawyer goes to see her.

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