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.findagrave.com/memorial/24358315/wiley-simeon-cozart?fbclid=IwY2xjawMZc-FleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFnQnRybU02QUc2NkdiVEVuAR6734OErTJlY8sN-BuI_sAlVKd6eLq7-ydC7N3bAwVOPCluCbAbMkTGakwc5g_aem__OvW3ku61ljwTQY0JV7OTg

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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