Who Killed JFK? Introducing Soledad O’Brien’s Murder on the Towpath: The Cold Case of JFK’s Mistress
Apr 30, 2025
In this gripping discussion, guest Lance Morrow, a cub reporter who covered the shocking murder of Mary Pinchot Meyer in 1964, delves into the complexities surrounding her death. He shares his firsthand experience at the police headquarters and the societal tensions of the time. The conversation also explores racial dynamics, questioning whether Ray Crump Jr. was a scapegoat in the investigation. Morrow highlights the profound implications of Meyer's murder on race relations and justice in America, shedding light on a cold case that remains hauntingly relevant.
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Murder Symbolizes 1960s Upheaval
- Mary’s murder became emblematic of the turbulent 1960s, combining crime, politics, and race.
- The case intertwined people from differing worlds including JFK and a civil rights lawyer.
Racial Divide in Georgetown
- Georgetown was historically a Black neighborhood but gentrified by white elites by the 1950s.
- Policing and media attention increased after whites moved in, showing racial disparities in justice.
Eyewitness Henry Wiggins
- Henry Wiggins, a mechanic, witnessed Mary's struggle and murder from above the towpath.
- He identified Raymond Crump Jr. as the man standing over her body after the shooting.
