🔴 WV’s Last Trip to the Gallows: From Crime to Carnival | Almost Heaven, Always Us Podcast (Episode 9) 🎙️West Virginia’s last public hanging wasn’t just an execution—it was a spectacle. Thousands of people gathered in Ripley, WV, on December 16, 1897, to witness the execution of John F. Morgan, a convicted murderer whose crimes shocked the state. But what was meant to be justice turned into a carnival-like event, complete with rowdy crowds, vendors selling souvenirs, and an atmosphere that led lawmakers to ban public executions in 1899. Plus we talk about coffee shops in Elkins, WV!In this episode of Almost Heaven, Always Us, we dive into:✔️ The shocking crimes of John F. Morgan✔️ How a public execution became a chaotic public event✔️ The lasting impact on West Virginia’s justice system✔️ Why this case changed capital punishment in the state forever📌 Subscribe for more deep dives into West Virginia’s history, culture, and untold stories!👍 Like if you enjoy historical true crime discussions.💬 Comment your thoughts: How do you think this event shaped West Virginia’s history?#WestVirginia #TrueCrime #WVHistory #appalachianfolklore #ripley #AlmostHeaven #Gallows #CrimeHistory #TrueCrimePodcast
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