The 1909 Murder of Ocey Snead | Part One
In 1909, the body of Ocey Snead was found in a bathtub. Even though there was a note, it was clear this was no suicide.
Cases like Ocey Snead’s murder are the ones that break my heart the most, but they’re the stories I feel need to be told.
Writing about murder has its pitfalls. One is the need to take a break for a few days every once in a while. I write for the victims and get emotionally invested. So, I take care of myself so I can keep writing for the victims just as well as always.
If I ever stop writing for a week or two, fear not. I will come back. I’m just taking care of myself. (Although switching my ADHD meds over the last couple weeks certainly hasn’t helped.)
This particular murder’s research was why I took a break, so it’s a heavy one.
This is also another case of “just when I think I’m done researching, I find another plot twist.” So it took longer to put together. And when I saw this was turning into a 20-minute article, I knew I needed to create another two-parter.
I feel slow murders are more evil than quick, brutal ones. There is no adrenaline rush. There’s plenty of time to think about your actions, but instead, you let the person wither away. There…
