Episode #48 Jimmie Martin & Martha Jean Bownes
Murder runs in the family—literally.In this spin-off from our Lorenzen Wright deep dive, we’re turning the spotlight on Jimmie Martin—Sherra’s cousin and a man with blood on his own hands. Before he became a key witness in Lorenzen’s murder, Jimmie had already made headlines for killing his girlfriend, Martha Bownes. This episode unpacks the twisted web of betrayal, violence, and family ties that make you wonder: was it loyalty... or legacy?Keep up with us on the socials. Tiktok Facebook & IG: Melanin Mysteries PodcastLove Lies & Alibis (Melanin Mysteries Podcast Discussion Group)Keep up with the clique The Black True Crime CollectiveMelanin Mayhem, A Sip of Redrum, & Not My Brothaz Keeper#BTCC find us on all socials @B_T_C_C on IG, BTCC on facebookneed ad space or have a case suggestion, send us an email- podcast@melaninmysteries.com
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Murder runs in the family—literally.In this spin-off from our Lorenzen Wright deep dive, we’re turning the spotlight on Jimmie Martin—Sherra’s cousin and a man with blood on his own hands. Before he became a key witness in Lorenzen’s murder, Jimmie had already made headlines for killing his girlfriend, Martha Bownes. This episode unpacks the twisted web of betrayal, violence, and family ties that make you wonder: was it loyalty... or legacy?Keep up with us on the socials. Tiktok Facebook & IG: M...