Hard Times and True Crimes
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Hard Times and True Crimes
110. The Murder of Dr. Cozart in Fuquay-Varina | True Crime in Wake County
In the early 1950s, the quiet community then known as Fuquay Springs - today's Fuquay-Varina in Wake County, North Carolina - was shaken by the violent killing of Dr. Cozart, a respected local physician. His sudden death stunned the town and left behind questions that linger more than a century later.
In this episode, we revisit the case of Dr. Cozart's murder, exploring the historical records, the small-town setting, and the community impact of a crime that occurred when Fuquay was still building its identity. Along the way, we look at how Fuquay Springs became the modern-day Fuquay Varina, and why this story still matters to the town's history. Join us as we uncover the story of a doctor whose life ended too soon, and the community that never forgot.
If you're searching for true crime in Fuquay-Varina or Wake County history, this episode gives you a detailed, factual narrative with the eerie tone perfect for the season. Listen to the full episode here on Hard Times and True Crimes.
Narrator: Curtis Hildreth
Intro and Outro Music: Isaiah Hildreth
Sources:
https://www.newspapers.com/image/934606489/?match=1&terms=Dr%20Wiley%20Cozart
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/271394375/linwood-lewis
https://www.newspapers.com/image/195378818/?match=1&terms=Dr%20Wiley%20Cozart
https://www.fuquay-varina.org/423/History-of-Fuquay-Varina
Book Link: https://a.co/d/fO53Lo0 Fuquay-Varina Ghosts, Legends, and Lore by Liz Pardue and Kelly Prestipino
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