The Hillsville Massacre has been described as one of the most bizarre incidents in Virginia criminal and legal history. Floyd Allen, the patriarch of the Allen clan, known for feuding, moonshining and violence, was executed after he stood trial for triggering the 1912 courthouse massacre. A century later one question has never been answered...who really fired the… Continue reading Episode 111 The 1912 Hillsville Massacre
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Episode 110 Mississippi Royalty The King and Queen of the Gypsies
Emil and Kelly Mitchell, known as the King and Queen of the Gypsies, have long been a part of Meridian, Mississippi lore but their story is complicated and often misunderstood
Episode 100 What Lies Beneath the Surface of Lake Lanier
Lake Lanier is one of the deadliest lakes in America. Some swear it's haunted by the spirits of those whose lives tragically ended in the lake. Others believe it was cursed from the start because of the dark history associated with the land and people who lived in the area before the lake was created… Continue reading Episode 100 What Lies Beneath the Surface of Lake Lanier
Episode 99 The Man Who Stole Halloween
Nearly fifty years ago the country mourned eight year old Timothy O’Bryan who died in his Texas home after eating poisoned trick or treat candy on Halloween. Timothy’s death changed Halloween celebrations for generations of children Listen to Episode 99 FOLLOW AND LISTEN FREE: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | RSS Feed “Poison in candy kills Texas boy”…this shocking headline… Continue reading Episode 99 The Man Who Stole Halloween
Episode 98 The Cult of the Unknown Tongues
In February 1933 a church service in a Kentucky mountain town ended with the death of 72 year old Lucinda Mills. Nine relatives would be accused of murder while the media labelled her death a human sacrifice. What happened in that cabin? Listen to Episode 98 FOLLOW AND LISTEN FREE: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | Spotify | Pandora | RSS Feed How does… Continue reading Episode 98 The Cult of the Unknown Tongues