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On the October 22, 1949, Rosina “Rosie” Fazio, left her residence in Charleston, WV to go to the market and collect groceries for her local beer garden and restaurant. The details of the events that follow are vague at best, blurred by conflicting news reports and slowly erased by the years of time. The story goes that Rosina had been thrown from a vehicle not once but twice, and had sustained life threatening injuries before finally being discovered around 11:30pm. She succumbed to her injuries several days later, but not before identifying her assailant, who to this day is shrouded in mystery. Join Ashley, Beth and Whitney as they re-tell “The Murder of Rosina Fazio,” a cold case local to Charleston, West Virginia and the first in our “Crimes of Our Capitol City” Series. 

It will be 73 years this October since the senseless murder of Rosina Fazio and her case is still unsolved. Since this is not an open or active cold case, please feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] if you have any insight or information on the murder of Rosina Fazio.

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#RosinaFazio #1949 #UnsolvedMurder #ColdCasesOfWestVirginia #ColdCasesOfKanawhaCounty #CrimesOfOurCapitolCity #Charleston #WV #CharleyWest #Rosina #Fazio #ItalianImmigrant #UnsolvedHomicide #WestVirginiaUnsolved #ColdCase #ColdCaseCrew #JusticeForRosina 

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Website:

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Charleston Gazette
Charleston Daily Mail
Beckley Post Herald

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This week we continue our deep dive into the Mad Butcher Killings that plagued Southern West Virginia in the early 1960’s. Here, we will introduce three (3) of the most promising Butcher suspects, make comparisons between the victims and the circumstances of their disappearances/murders and reveal several other “torso murders” that took place throughout the United States in the early 1960’s. Do these murders correspond with one another? Who was “The Mad Butcher of West Virginia?” Join Ashley, Beth and Whitney as they continue the story of “The Mad Butcher of West Virginia Part 2.”

#MadButcherOfWestVirginia #MadButcherOfFayetteCounty #ColdCasesOfWestVirginia #UnsolvedDisappearances #MysteriousDisappearances #UnsolvedMurders #TorsoMurders #FourMinuteLunch #OakHill #WestVirginia #ColdCase #UnsolvedWV #FayetteCounty #WyomingCounty 

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References:

Newspapers:
The Beckley Post Herald
The Raleigh Register
The Fayette Tribune
El Paso Times
The Courier Gazette
Pampa Daily News
Dayton Daily News

Books:
“West Virginia Unsolved Murders” by George and Melody Bragg. West Virginia's Mad Butcher. Pages 1-50. 1992. 

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Between 1962-1964 Southern West Virginia was being haunted by the presence of a seemingly “Mad Man.” Throughout the course of several years as many as seven (7) men disappeared while walking alone or hitchhiking in Fayette and Wyoming Counties. It wasn’t until the butchered remains of Mike Rogers were discovered in December 1962 that panic spread throughout the small Appalachian Community and the legend of “Mad Butcher of West Virginia” took hold. Though only two (2) butchered bodies were ever discovered, the whereabouts of the others remain a mystery. Come along with the Cold Case Crew as they re-tell the story of the “Mad Butcher of West Virginia.” In this Part 1, we will discuss the victims and the circumstances surrounding the disappearances and follow up with the investigation and suspects in our next episode. 

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#ErnestGwinn #SammySmith #MikeRogers #LouLouisBennett #ShirleyGeneArthur #JamesLeeHaynes #BobAgee #MadButcher #MadButcherOfWestVirginia #MadButcherOfFayetteCounty #MadButcherOfWV #UnsolvedMurder #UnsolvedDisappearance #ColdCasesOfWestVirginia #1962 #1963 #1964 #TorsoMurders 

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References:

Newspapers:
The Beckley Post Herald
The Raleigh Register
The Fayette Tribune

Books:
“West Virginia Unsolved Murders” by George and Melody Bragg. West Virginia's Mad Butcher. Pages 1-50. 1992. 

Blogs:
https://killerscrawlspace.wordpress.com/2019/07/11/764/

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On October 26, 1961, 19 year old Transy Student, Betty Gail Brown failed to return home from a late night study session. Shortly after 3am, the fate of the young girl would be discovered much to the horror of the Lexington community. In her gray, 1959 Simca, the body of Betty Gail Brown was discovered strangled to death by her own bra. Throughout the years, mystery has continued to surround the case which to this day alludes authorities. Join Ashley, Beth and Whitney as they discuss “The Murder of Betty Gail Brown,” a cold case local to Lexington, Kentucky. 

If you or anyone you know has any information on the murder of Betty Gail Brown, please call the Blue Grass Crime Stoppers at (859)- 253-2020. You can also submit a tip online at: www.bluegrasscrimestoppers.com . You are not required to give your name and are able to submit a tip anonymously. 

#ColdCasesOfKentucky #ColdCasesOfLexington #UnsolvedMurder #BettyGailBrown #TransylvaniaUniversity #MurderAtTransy #TerrorAtTransy #KentuckyUnsolved #ColdCase #1961 #ColdCaseCrew #JusticeForBettyGail 

References:

Books:
Lawson, Robert G. “Who Killed Betty Gail Brown: Murder, Mistrial and Mystery.”  The University Press Of Kentucky. 2017. 

Newspapers:
The Lexington Herald
The Transy Rambler

Websites:
https://transyrambler.com/2017/10/28/kentucky-cold-case-who-killed-betty-gail-brown/

Podcasts:
A Kinda Creepy Podcast, “Betty Gail Brown” 
Mysteries of the Ohio Valley, “S2 E7: Gone too Soon, Betty Gail Brown”
Tales From The Kentucky Room, “The Murder of Betty Gail Brown Pts. 1 & 2” 

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On September 7, 1977, Margaret “Margie” Dodd was en route to her home in Shady Spring when she was abducted from an Amoco Service Station in Beaver, West Virginia. Despite fast action by witnesses and police, Margie’s case has remained cold for the last 45 years. In 1993, a set of skeletonized remains were discovered on Bolt Mountain but they wouldn’t be identified as Margie Dodd until 24 years later in 2017. Join the Cold Case Crew as they share “The Murder of Margaret “Margie” Dodd,” a cold case local to Raleigh County, West Virginia and let us know what’s YOUR theory? 

We are a very interactive group, check out our blog that has been posted to our website www.coldcasecrewwv.com . We share pictures, newspaper clippings, images of the area pertaining to the case. Be sure to like, share and follow us for updates. 

If you or anyone you know has any information regarding the abduction and murder of Margie Dodd please call Crime Stoppers at (304) 255-STOP. You can also submit a tip online at www.crimestoppersofraleighcounty.com . You are able to submit anonymously.

#MargaretCelesteDodd #MargieDodd #ColdCasesOfWestVirginia #ColdCasesOfRaleighCounty #UnsolvedMurder #BeaverWV #ShadySpringWV #WestVirginia #1977 #CardinalStateBank #AkronOhio #Akron #MargaretCelesteHoran #Margie #Dodd #ColdCase #ColdCaseCrew 

References:

Books: 

“West Virginia Unsolved Murders” by George and Melody Bragg. The Missing Bank Teller. Pages 60-66. 1992. 

“West Virginia Cold Case Homicides” by George Bragg. The Missing Bank Teller. Pages 89-91. 2007.

Newspapers:
The Raleigh Register
The Beckley Post Herald

Websites:

West Virginia Metro News:

https://wvmetronews.com/2017/07/18/remains-confirmed-in-decades-old-dodd-case/

West Virginia Record:

https://wvrecord.com/stories/511300534-widower-files-suit-against-raleigh-co-sheriff-over-investigation-of-wife-s-remains

Podcasts:
Ohio Mysteries Podcast

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West Virginia State Police
Candor Creative Company 
Kevin Beatty 
Fancy Nancy
Kaitlin Blackburn
Brand RPM
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The Cold Case Crew takes you to Virginia Beach, VA for the second episode in our “Blind Reaction” series. On October 9, 1980, the community of Virginia Beach was shook by the brutal murder of realtor Patsy Bray Cowan. Though law enforcement arrived on scene promptly, the lack of evidence has left this case cold for the last 42 years. Join Ashley, Beth and Whitney as they delve into “The Murder of Patsy Bray Cowan.”  

If you or anyone you know has any information on the murder of Patsy Bray Cowan, please call the Virginia Beach Police Department, Cold Case Homicide Unit at (757) 385- 4241. You can also email them at [email protected] .  An anonymous tip line has also been set up at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP.

We are a very interactive group, for more information, check out our website at www.coldcasecrewwv.com . We share pictures, newspaper clippings, facts about the case along with a blog for all cases on our main channel. You can also catch us on Facebook at Cold Case Crew or on Instagram at ColdCaseCrew00.  

#PatsyBrayCowan #UnsolvedMurder #UnsolvedHomicide #VirginiaBeach #Virginia #ColdCase #ColdCasesofVirginia #VirginiaBeachColdCase #PatsyRuthBray #PatsyCowan #Realtor #ColdCaseCrew #BlindReaction #1980 #JusticeForPatsy

References:

https://www.vbgov.com/government/departments/police/investdiv/detective-bureau/pages/patsy-bray-cowan.aspx

Newspapers:

The Virginian Pilot
https://scholar.lib.vt.edu/VA-news/VA-Pilot/issues/1994/vp941010/10100026.htm

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Everybody loves a good mystery, though typically at the end of the story the string of clues leads to a concrete ending. This story has no such ending, at least not without your help. Angela Cherice Gwinn Stephens disappeared on October 1, 1993 after dropping her husband off at work. At the conclusion of the day, it would appear as though she had simply vanished . The events that follow weave a web of confusion that continues to confound police to this day. Join the Cold Case Crew as they share Cherice’s story in hopes that YOU hold the missing key to unlocking the DISAPPEARANCE of CHERICE GWINN STEPHENS. A Cold Case local to Raleigh County, West Virginia.

If you or anyone you know has any information regarding the disappearance and murder of Angela Cherice Gwinn Stephens call Crime Stoppers at (304) 255- STOP. You can even submit a tip online anonymously at www.crimestoppersofraleighcounty.org . 

We are a very interactive group, check out our blog that has been posted to our website www.coldcasecrewwv.com . We share pictures, newspaper clippings, images of the area pertaining to the case. Be sure to like, share and follow us for updates and more Cold Cases. And don’t forget to let us know YOUR theory! 

#AngelaChericeGwinnStephens #ChericeGwinnStephens #ChericeGwinn #1993 #UnsolvedDisappearance #UnsolvedMurder #ColdCase #ColdCasesofWestVirginia #RaleighCounty #WestVirginia #ColdCaseCrew #JusticeForCherice 

References:
Newspapers:
Register Herald
Charleston Gazette
Washington Times
West Virginia News

News:
WVNS:
https://www.wvnstv.com/archives/cold-case-raleigh-county-family-continues-to-search-for-answers/
https://www.wvnstv.com/archives/state-troopers-search-for-leads-in-24-year-old-cold-case/
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGhagVm9k25LMveEXeQChKA

Blogs:
https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/8ampw6/unresolved_disappearance_angela_cherice/
https://charleyproject.org/case/angela-cherice-gwinn-stephens

Podcast(s):
The Killers Crawlspace
Crime Chats 

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Welcome to the Blind Reaction series, exclusively for Patreon. In this series, one member of the Cold Case Crew will choose a randomly selected Cold Case from around the United States and present it to the rest of the group. Here, you as the listener get to see first hand our thoughts and reactions to the case as well as the process of investigation in its infancy stages. So, grab a note pad and pen, and join us as we take a look at our first case… 

In October of 1979, 7 year old Elizabeth Barclay was abducted while walking to the grocery store as an errand for her mother. The disappearance of the young girl confounded law enforcement until several months later, when the skeletonized remains of the young girl were discovered scattered along a secluded stretch of Texas roadway. Join us as we share the story of “The Murder of Elizabeth Lynne Barclay,” a Cold Case local to Dallas, Texas.

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Blogs:

https://themissingandthelost.com/elb/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=elb
https://memoriesofdallas.org/afterelizabethbarclay/

Newspapers:
The Dallas Morning News 

Podcasts:
The Visitation Podcast- “Elizabeth Barclay 1979 Unsolved Case”
Gone Cold- “Elizabeth Barclay and the Dallas Child Murders”
Texas Chicks Who Talk Murder- “The Unsolved: Elizabeth Barclay”

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Theresa Ann Woods began her walk home from school on February 20, 1986 but would never make it to her final destination. Months later, Theresa’s skeletonized remains would be discovered in a remote area of Laurel Creek. The events of that day and Theresa’s murderer still remain a mystery. The Cold Case Crew is pleased to bring a Part 2 to Theresa’s story on the 36th anniversary of her disappearance and murder. In this episode we will retell Theresa’s story from the perspective of of those who lived it first hand and take a deeper look into the events that transpired on that day. We are hopeful in sharing a more intimate look at Theresa’s story that new information will come to light and justice will finally be served after 36 long years. 

 If you or anyone you know has any information regarding the murder of Theresa Woods, please call Crime Stoppers at (304) 255- STOP. You can even submit a tip online at www.crimestopperswv.org . You are not required to give your name and are able to submit anonymously. 

We are a very interactive group, if you have any thoughts regarding the case check out the blog that has been posted on our website (www.coldcasecrewwv.com) . We share newspaper clippings, maps, images of the areas pertaining to the case. We would love to hear from you and let us know what you think. Don’t forget to like, share and SUBSCRIBE! 

References:

Books:

“West Virginia Unsolved Murders” by George and Melody Bragg. The Tragic Murder of Teresa Woods. Pages 56-59. 1992. 

“West Virginia Cold Case Homicides” by George Bragg. Innocence Lost: The Tragic Murder of Teresa Woods. Page 100 2007.

Newspapers:
The Fayette Tribune
The Raleigh Register
The Beckley Post Herald
The Charleston Gazette

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Tamara Prather
Billy McCarthy 
Several Anonymous Family Members
West Virginia State Police
A reliable anonymous source
Fancy Nancy
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INNOCENCE LOST. February 20, 1986 started as just another day, but by nightfall the town of Oak Hill, West Virginia would be turned upside down as the search for 13 year old Theresa Woods ensued. The answer to Theresa’s disappearance wouldn’t come until several months later when the young girls skeletonized remains would be found scattered along Laurel Creek. Join Ashley, Beth and Whitney as they retell the circumstances of that fateful day, sharing personal accounts, raising questions and diving deep into one of Fayette County’s oldest cold cases: The Murder of Theresa Woods. 

 If you or anyone you know has any information regarding the murder of Theresa Woods, please call Crime Stoppers at (304) 255- STOP. You can even submit a tip online at www.crimestopperswv.org . You are not required to give your name and are able to submit anonymously. 

We are a very interactive group, if you have any thoughts regarding the case check out the blog that has been posted on our website (www.coldcasecrewwv.com) . We share newspaper clippings, maps, images of the areas pertaining to the case. We would love to hear from you and let us know what you think. Don’t forget to like, share and SUBSCRIBE! 

References:

Books:

“West Virginia Unsolved Murders” by George and Melody Bragg. The Tragic Murder of Teresa Woods. Pages 56-59. 1992. 

“West Virginia Cold Case Homicides” by George Bragg. Innocence Lost: The Tragic Murder of Teresa Woods. Page 100 2007.

Newspapers:

The Fayette Tribune
The Raleigh Register
The Beckley Post Herald

Special Thank Yous:
Tamara Prather
Billy McCarthy 
West Virginia State Police
Several Reliable Anonymous Sources
Fancy Nancy
Compute One (for website help)
Thank you to our families 

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abyss by Rexlambo https://soundcloud.com/rexlambo 

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