This week Beth and Wendy discuss the case of Wanda Jean Allen, a black woman, who was sentenced to death and executed for the murder of two women. The conversation explores the historical context of Oklahoma, including the forced removal of Native American tribes and the establishment of all-black towns. It also discusses the turbulent early life of Wanda Jean Allen, her relationship with Gloria Jean Leathers, and the events leading up to the murder. The trial and legal representation of Allen are also examined. In this final part of the conversation, Beth and Wendy discuss the trial and execution of Wanda Jean Allen. They highlight the failures of the justice system and the impact of racism, sexism, poverty, and homophobia on the outcome of the case. The conversation ends with shout-outs to various shows and films featuring BIPOC and LGBTQ individuals.
This episode was researched & scripted by Wendy & Beth Williams and edited by Minnie Williams.
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The Execution of Wanda Jean (documentary)
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Footnotes
Articles/Websites
Wikipedia. (01/03/2024). Wanda Jean Allen. Retrieved 05/16/2024 from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wanda_Jean_Allen
Murderpedia. (n.d.). Wanda Jean Allen. Retrieved 05/16/2024 from https://murderpedia.org/female.A/a/allen-wanda-jean.htm
Cohen, Adam Buckley. (03/13/2001). Who was Wanda Jean? – black woman executed in the United States. The Advocate. Retrieved 05/17/2024 from https://web.archive.org/web/20040902190945/http://www.findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m1589/is_2001_March_13/ai_71763690
Google Scholar. (02/15/1994). Wanda Jean ALLEN, Appellant, v. The STATE of Oklahoma, Appellee. Retrieved 05/17/2024 from https://scholar.google.com/scholar_case?case=9082969930948064381
Klinka, Karen. (12/27/2000). Murder case stirs attention nationally. The Oklahoman. Retrieved 05/18/2024 from https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/2000/12/27/murder-case-stirs-attention-nationally/62165182007/
Baxter, Jenn. (05/28/2021). The Execution of Wanda Jean Allen. Medium. Retrieved 05/18/2024 from https://medium.com/@jennbaxter_69070/the-execution-of-wanda-jean-allen-3fdea471ea61
ACLU of Oklahoma. (12/15/200). Bias and Stereotyping Sent Mentally Impaired Lesbian to Death Row, ACLU Tells OK Clemency Board. ACLU. Retrieved 05/19/2024 from https://www.aclu.org/press-releases/bias-and-stereotyping-sent-mentally-impaired-lesbian-death-row-aclu-tells-ok-clemency
Rahrig, Elaina. (2022). Worthy Of Saving? An Exploration of How Race, Gender Expression,
and Sexuality Intersect and Inform Public Opinion and Decisions About State-Sanctioned Killings. The Georgetown Journal of Gender and The Law. Retrieved 05/19/2024 from https://www.law.georgetown.edu/gender-journal/wp-content/uploads/sites/20/2022/04/Worthy-of-Saving_E.-Rahrig-.pdf
History
Oklahoma Digital Prairie. (n.d.). Native Peoples of Oklahoma. Retrieved 05/20/2024 from https://digitalprairieok.net/native-peoples-of-oklahoma/
Library of Congress. (n.d.). Indian Removal Act: Primary Documents in American History. Retrieved 05/20/2024 from https://guides.loc.gov/indian-removal-act
Wikipedia. (05/22/2024). Tulsa race massacre. Retrieved 05/22/2024 from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tulsa_race_massacre
Smallwood, James M. (n.d.). Segregation. The Encyclopedia of Oklahoma History and Culture. Retrieved 05/22/2024 from https://www.okhistory.org/publications/enc/entry?entry=SE006
Cathey, Dave. (06/28/2020). Segregated at birth: Oklahoma was raised on racism. The Oklahoman. Retrieved 05/22/2024 from https://www.oklahoman.com/story/entertainment/columns/dave-cathey/2020/06/28/segregated-at-birth-oklahoma-was-raised-on-racism/60394289007/
Music
“Abyss” by Alasen: ●https://soundcloud.com/alasen●https://twitter.com/icemantrap ●https://instagram.com/icemanbass/●https://soundcloud.com/therealfrozenguy●
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“PodeQueimar” Ft: Delve by altcontroldelete
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“Charangos” By LATASHÁ
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCB32w_fAJftImQkRUZ8Ju-Q
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“Bleeping Demo” & “Furious Freak” by Kevin MacLeod
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