In this Halloween special of "Missouri Mayhem," hosts Megan and Mindy delve into the chilling legend of Molly Crenshaw, the so-called Missouri Voodoo Witch. The episode explores the folklore surrounding Molly, a freed slave rumored to have practiced witchcraft in St. Charles, Missouri, and the tragic events that led to her demise. The hosts also discuss the real-life Mollie J. Crenshaw, a schoolteacher whose life ended in tragedy, and how her story became intertwined with the legend. This episode is part of a series of mini mayhem episodes celebrating spooky tales and legends.

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Resources

• Foley, William E. A History of Missouri: Volume I–VI. University of Missouri Press.
• St. Charles Historical Society archives on local folklore.
• St. Louis Post-Dispatch (1913) coverage of Mollie J. Crenshaw’s death.
• McConkey, Dale. Ghost Stories and Legends of Missouri. Regional Press.
• Missouri Folklore Society: https://missourifolkloresociety.truman.edu
• St. Charles County Historical Society publications.
• Tale of Molly Crenshaw has intrigued generations. Raymond Castile, 2001.