In this episode, we share the story of James Cates. James was born and raised in Chapel Hill. In 1970, when he was just 22-years-old, he was murdered on UNC campus. Journalist Mike Ogle has spent years researching the life and death of James Cates. We'll share his work and hear from community members who knew Cates, including those with him when he died.
Episode Links:
- James Cates — This research was compiled and published by Mike Ogle on October 26, 2018 on Twitter
- "James Cates is Gone"
- James Cates: Remembering and Reckoning
- A Statement from Chapel Hill Mayor Pam Hemminger in Remembrance of James Lewis Cates, Jr.
- Leave a note for the Cates family