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Sinisterhood

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Episode 312: The Murder of Ruthie Mae McCoy - The True Story Behind Candyman

OCT 9, 2024103 MIN
Sinisterhood

Episode 312: The Murder of Ruthie Mae McCoy - The True Story Behind Candyman

OCT 9, 2024103 MIN

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<div>With his swarm of bees and bloody hook, the title character of 1992’s Candyman fueled nightmares for film audiences. But the true story that inspired some of the film’s grittier elements was a living nightmare for those who endured it, proving that sometimes the scariest threat is a broken system that fails its most vulnerable. This week’s episode is The Murder of Ruthie Mae McCoy - The True Story Behind Candyman.<br> <br> <a href="https://www.sinisterhood.com/shownotes/ep312-ruthie-mae-mccoy-candyman">Click here</a> for this week's show notes.<br> <a href="https://www.patreon.com/sinisterhood">Click here</a> to sign up for our Patreon and receive hundreds of hours of bonus content.<br> Please <a href="https://www.sinisterhood.com/review">click here</a> to leave a review and tell us what you think of the show.<br> <br> Our <strong>Full Moon Energy Tour ends on Oct. 17 in Dallas!</strong> <br> Join us in person at the Texas Theatre or join from anywhere via the global streaming event, exclusively on the Moment platform. Get your tickets now!</div> <ul> <li>In-Person: <a href="https://t.co/eAAgXf8n3V">https://sinisterhood.com/liveshows</a> </li> <li>Streaming Event: <a href="https://t.co/sx4tiWDS9e">https://moment.co/sinisterhood</a> </li> </ul> <div>Please consider supporting the companies that support us!<br> -Go to <a href="https://quince.com/creepy">Quince.com/creepy</a> for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.</div>