Chapter Eleven - The Phagans Break Their Vow Of Silence - The Murder Of Little Mary Phagan - Read By Vanessa Neubauer In 2015

This is the eleventh installment in a 13-part series of audiobooks from the "The Murder of Little Mary Phagan" book by Mary Phagan-Kean.Show more

The author recounts her experience as a journalist and her family's reaction to the Tennessean staff's investigation into the murder of Mary Phagan. She was initially skeptical, but eventually accepted the invitation to a press conference at the Atlanta Jewish Community Center. The event was attended by reporters Jerry Thompson and Robert Sherborn, who presented evidence for Leo Frank's innocence. The author was asked to remain anonymous due to her family's silence and doubts about making any statements.

The press conference focused on the effect of Mann's affidavit as the missing link of evidence to substantiate Frank's innocence. The author was asked to be objective, as she had always believed that Leo Frank was convicted of her murder. However, she found it difficult to do so due to her emotional involvement.

The meeting adjourned due to the potential impact on the governor's race, and the author found it difficult to reconcile her two views. Her brother Michael died just three days after the news conference, leaving her feeling emotionally affected.

The author's father had previously warned her that the story of Mary Phagan would never be forgotten, and that the media would never put the case to rest until Leo Frank's innocence could be established. The Tennessean staff, including the author, were hesitant to make any statements about the case, but the author's family's silence and the media's handling of the case made it difficult for them to come forward with their own conclusions. In this episode, hear to the Phagans' speak about their ordeal with this case and how it had a devastating affect on their family.

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