When Doctor Benjamin Gilmer started work at the Cane Creek Family Health Center he knew the previous doctor, Vincent Gilmer, had murdered his father, but he just thought it was an odd coincidence that they both shared the last name, something that folks would soon forget about.

Little did he know that he would soon find himself descending into a bizarre rabbit hole, one that began with fear, paranoia, and terror, then became a mission of hope and redemption.

Ladies and gentlemen, today we bring you an utterly bizarre and heart-wrenching tale: The Curious Case of the Two Dr. Gilmers, and ask you, the listener, is Murder Coaster the This American Life of true crime?

Featuring music by:

King Oliver Jazzin’ Babies Blues 1920

The Original Sacred Harp Choir “Amazing Grace” 1922

Fisk University Jubilee Quartet “Swing Low Sweet Chariot” 1909

Asher Fulero “Pouring Out”

Holizna “Dear Old Dad”

Coope Cannell “Amazing Grace.”

Brother Timothy Clark “He Conquered Death”

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References:

This American Life episode 492: Dr. Gilmer and Mr. Hyde - This American Life

THE OTHER DR. GILMER: Two Men, a Murder, and An Unlikely Fight for Justice by Benjamin Gilmer

Dying ex-doctor serving life for murder may soon be free after a conditional pardon and 2-year wait | AP News

Doctor finally released from Virginia prison two years after being pardoned - The Washington Post