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West Virginia has always had a soundtrack, and in this episode, that soundtrack gets a fresh verse. Ben Jamn stopped by the studio to talk about life as a rapper from the Mountain State and how he’s weaving homegrown experiences into melodic, meaningful music. More than a rapper, Ben is a storyteller, blending Appalachian roots with modern rhythms to redefine what it means to be an artist from West Virginia.

Check out Ben Jamn's Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@benjamnwv

#BenJamn #WVHipHop #AppalachianArtists #WestVirginiaMusic #MountainRap #CreepalachiaPodcast #RealStoriesRealBeats #MelodicRap #AppalachianCulture #WVVoices #CreativeCoalCountry #WVStorytellers

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Other Interviews - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxM_meUps8eNIjb64yLAS3Z2N9YRDUGMz&si=pQEw9jDJAP_Z4_95

True Crime - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxM_meUps8eNql44CayXCCBsW-6zIeWsA&si=3teIk_jc4MrmsUUe

Solo Stories - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxM_meUps8eOSFgB6XFmefueia2ZvRc4G&si=1wL1ft-UVhM_PiAN

Mysteries - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxM_meUps8eN0mOcv-OBjI1MqeQgoMi9W&si=wA7zLRkT5MiUQIlC

Hauntings - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxM_meUps8ePTwq7hLiYjlzSs-UqWtrfp&si=ddRW_lx1pXQrxLUC

Creepalachia was started and will remain as a show diving into the dark, strange, unknown, tragic, and heroic stories of J.D. 's homeland. These hills have stories. LONG LIVE APPALACHIA!

Disclaimer:
The stories, views, and opinions shared by guests on Creepalachia are solely those of the individuals speaking and do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or the show. Creepalachia does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of guest statements and is not responsible for any errors, omissions, or outcomes related to their content. All discussions are presented for storytelling, educational, and entertainment purposes only. Viewers are encouraged to research and form their own conclusions.

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Are you an Appalachian with a creepy experience to tell? Email us at [email protected] and tell us all about it. We could possibly get you on the show!

Support us at https://patreon.com/Creepalachia

Thank you to our Cryptid Supporters! Page Shelton, Sonya Atkinson, Savanna Sweeney, Crystal Randall, Kelli Plummer, Christopher Arbogast, Jonathan Lester, Megan Moats, and Edward Goff.

Christopher Lee Palmer, 39, was officially declared a missing person on January 16 by Arkansas authorities. Chris is an experienced camper who frequently travels through national forests and is known to keep his family informed of his plans. He was traveling with his German shepherd, Zoey.

Chris and Zoey went camping in the Smoky Mountains on December 8. From December 10 through December 27, he was camping in the Boone Fork area. On December 25, Chris told his family he planned to travel to George Washington National Forest on December 28 and stay until January 7.

On January 4, Chris sent a text confirming he was in the George Washington National Forest but did not provide a specific location. He said he planned to stay another week. On January 9, he texted again stating he was heading to Monongahela National Forest. He later sent a short video of the terrain but explained that cell service was very spotty and he could not talk.

New information from investigators shows that Chris’s red 2017 Ford F-250 was actually in Dare County as early as the afternoon of January 9. Traffic camera footage shows a blue and white kayak in the bed of the truck at that time.

Mobile phone data indicates Chris’s phone was near Avon on the evening of January 10 and near Cape Point on January 11.

On January 12, National Park Service law enforcement rangers located Chris’s truck stuck on the beach at Cape Hatteras National Seashore near Buxton. Visitor reports confirm the truck was also stuck on the beach on January 11. The kayak seen earlier in the truck was not present and has not been located.

Chris is believed to have still been traveling with his German shepherd, Zoey, and may have remained in the area. The National Park Service continues active investigative efforts and is asking for help from the public, including boaters, residents, and anyone who may have been in the Outer Banks area during that time frame.

Description of Christopher Lee Palmer

White male
5 feet 6 inches tall
Blue eyes
Strawberry blond hair
How to submit information
NPS Tip Line: 888-653-0009
Online: go.nps.gov/SubmitATip
Email: [email protected]
Emergency: Call 9-1-1

#MissingPerson #ChrisPalmer #MissingCamper #NationalForest #MonongahelaNationalForest #GeorgeWashingtonNationalForest #SmokyMountains #HatterasNationalSeashore #BuxtonNC #SearchAndRescue #MissingDog #Zoey #BringThemHome #PrayersNeeded #HelpFindChris #OutdoorCommunity #CampingCommunity #NorthCarolina #WestVirginia #virginianews 

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Disclaimer:
The stories, views, and opinions shared by guests on Creepalachia are solely those of the individuals speaking and do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or the show. Creepalachia does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of guest statements and is not responsible for any errors, omissions, or outcomes related to their content. All discussions are presented for storytelling, educational, and entertainment purposes only. Viewers are encouraged to research and form their own conclusions.

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Are you an Appalachian with a creepy experience to tell? Email us at [email protected] and tell us all about it. We could possibly get you on the show!

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Thank you to our Cryptid Supporters! Page Shelton, Sonya Atkinson, Savanna Sweeney, Crystal Randall, Kelli Plummer, Christopher Arbogast, and Jonathan Lester.

In 1931, what should have been a massive infrastructure project in southern West Virginia became one of the worst industrial disasters in American history. Over 700 workers, many young Black men and migrant laborers, died from silicosis after drilling through pure quartz rock with no protective equipment during construction of the Hawks Nest Tunnel.

Labor attorney Sam Petsonk joins me in the studio to lay bare not just this heartbreaking history, but the ongoing modern silicosis crisis that continues to claim thousands of lives each year.

#HawksNestDisaster #AppalachianHistory #IndustrialTragedy #SilicosisAwareness #BlackLung #WestVirginiaHistory #LaborRights #OccupationalHealth #ForgottenWorkers #TrueAppalachianStories #CreepalachiaPodcast #SamPetsonk #WorkerJustice #HistoricDisasters #AppalachianTruths

If you have a rebuttal to information we provide within this episode, please email me at [email protected] with your response and we will address those inquiries accordingly. While we strive to provide the most accurate and detailed information we have available, we are not professionals, and this platform is for entertainment purposes only. Form your own conclusion and do not be swayed by the opinions provided on Creepalachia from any host or guest. Do your own research!

Like this video, subscribe to Creepalachia, and comment your experience below!

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Follow Our Things! https://linktr.ee/Creepalachia
Merch! https://creepalachia.shop/
Website!  https://creepalachia.tv/

Other Interviews - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxM_meUps8eNIjb64yLAS3Z2N9YRDUGMz&si=pQEw9jDJAP_Z4_95

True Crime - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxM_meUps8eNql44CayXCCBsW-6zIeWsA&si=3teIk_jc4MrmsUUe

Solo Stories - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxM_meUps8eOSFgB6XFmefueia2ZvRc4G&si=1wL1ft-UVhM_PiAN

Mysteries - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxM_meUps8eN0mOcv-OBjI1MqeQgoMi9W&si=wA7zLRkT5MiUQIlC

Hauntings - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxM_meUps8ePTwq7hLiYjlzSs-UqWtrfp&si=ddRW_lx1pXQrxLUC

Creepalachia was started and will remain as a show diving into the dark, strange, unknown, tragic, and heroic stories of J.D. 's homeland. These hills have stories. LONG LIVE APPALACHIA!

Are you an Appalachian with a creepy experience to tell? Email us at [email protected] and tell us all about it. We could possibly get you on the show!

Disclaimer:
The stories, views, and opinions shared by guests on Creepalachia are solely those of the individuals speaking and do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or the show. Creepalachia does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of guest statements and is not responsible for any errors, omissions, or outcomes related to their content. All discussions are presented for storytelling, educational, and entertainment purposes only. Viewers are encouraged to research and form their own conclusions.

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Patrick Roark was indeed arrested and arraigned today in Raleigh County, West Virginia. We have a reporter on the scene. Shout out to Josephine ‘Jozy’ Moore. Video is uploading now. Here’s what we know.

- Patrick was indeed told many times, over and over again, that he is to not contact any of the Whittakers. The Judge named them each.
- He was arrested for 11 counts that were all felonies. 5 counts of financial fraud exploitation of an incapacitated person.  5 counts of fraudulent schemes and 1 count of fraudulent use of an access device.  
- His bond was set at $150,000.
- He refused a public attorney and will provide his own. 

When I asked if he has anything to say, he responded “It’s a great day in West Virginia isn't it?”

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Patrick Roark was indeed arrested and arraigned today in Raleigh County, West Virginia. We have a reporter on the scene. Shout out to Josephine ‘Jozy’ Moore. Video is uploading now. Here’s what we know.

- Patrick was indeed told many times, over and over again, that he is to not contact any of the Whittakers. The Judge named them each.
- He was arrested for 11 counts that were all felonies. 5 counts of financial fraud exploitation of an incapacitated person.  5 counts of fraudulent schemes and 1 count of fraudulent use of an access device.  
- His bond was set at $150,000.
- He refused a public attorney and will provide his own. 

When I asked if he has anything to say, he responded “It’s a great day in West Virginia isn't it?"

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Every missing person case is unique, but what they all share are loved ones who refuse to give up. In this emotional episode, Deb from Voices for the Silenced, Danielle, and Valerie visit the studio to shed light on the recent disappearances of Linda Emerson Whisenant and Charles “Eric” Stewart. 

Inspired by Valerie’s relentless search for her brother, we’ve joined the effort by matching her $5,000 reward, now offering $10,000 for information that leads to Eric’s whereabouts.

#JusticeForEricStewart #FindLindaWhisenant #BringThemHome #MissingPersons #CreepalachiaPodcast #WestVirginiaMissing #VoicesForTheSilenced #TrueCrimeAppalachia #CreepyJustice #StayTuned #ColdCaseAwareness #AppalachianMysteries #MissingInTheMountains #RewardForEricStewart

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If you have a rebuttal to information we provide within this episode, please email me at [email protected] with your response and we will address those inquiries accordingly. While we strive to provide the most accurate and detailed information we have available, we are not professionals, and this platform is for entertainment purposes only. Form your own conclusion and do not be swayed by the opinions provided on Creepalachia from any host or guest. Do your own research!

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Follow Our Things! https://linktr.ee/Creepalachia
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Other Interviews - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxM_meUps8eNIjb64yLAS3Z2N9YRDUGMz&si=pQEw9jDJAP_Z4_95

True Crime - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxM_meUps8eNql44CayXCCBsW-6zIeWsA&si=3teIk_jc4MrmsUUe

Solo Stories - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxM_meUps8eOSFgB6XFmefueia2ZvRc4G&si=1wL1ft-UVhM_PiAN

Mysteries - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxM_meUps8eN0mOcv-OBjI1MqeQgoMi9W&si=wA7zLRkT5MiUQIlC

Hauntings - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxM_meUps8ePTwq7hLiYjlzSs-UqWtrfp&si=ddRW_lx1pXQrxLUC

Creepalachia was started and will remain as a show diving into the dark, strange, unknown, tragic, and heroic stories of J.D. 's homeland. These hills have stories. LONG LIVE APPALACHIA!

Disclaimer:
The stories, views, and opinions shared by guests on Creepalachia are solely those of the individuals speaking and do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or the show. Creepalachia does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of guest statements and is not responsible for any errors, omissions, or outcomes related to their content. All discussions are presented for storytelling, educational, and entertainment purposes only. Viewers are encouraged to research and form their own conclusions.

Support the show

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Amber Cains brings a powerful and intimate look into the often-overlooked world of Neuro Nursing. From caring for patients with traumatic brain injuries to those battling Alzheimer’s and dementia, Amber shares her experiences with compassion and clarity. This episode reminds us just how sacred memory is, and how important the nurses are who protect dignity when memory fades.

#NeuroNursing #NurseStories #CreepalachiaHealth #HealthcareHeroes #AlzheimersAwareness #DementiaCare #BrainInjuryRecovery #TraumaNurse #WestVirginiaNurses #MemoryIsSacred #CreepalachiaPodcast #ThankANurse #RNLife #staytuned 


If you have a rebuttal to information we provide within this episode, please email me at [email protected] with your response and we will address those inquiries accordingly. While we strive to provide the most accurate and detailed information we have available, we are not professionals, and this platform is for entertainment purposes only. Form your own conclusion and do not be swayed by the opinions provided on Creepalachia from any host or guest. Do your own research!

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Follow Our Things! https://linktr.ee/Creepalachia
Merch! https://creepalachia.shop/
Website!  https://creepalachia.tv/

Other Interviews - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxM_meUps8eNIjb64yLAS3Z2N9YRDUGMz&si=pQEw9jDJAP_Z4_95

True Crime - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxM_meUps8eNql44CayXCCBsW-6zIeWsA&si=3teIk_jc4MrmsUUe

Solo Stories - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxM_meUps8eOSFgB6XFmefueia2ZvRc4G&si=1wL1ft-UVhM_PiAN

Mysteries - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxM_meUps8eN0mOcv-OBjI1MqeQgoMi9W&si=wA7zLRkT5MiUQIlC

Hauntings - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxM_meUps8ePTwq7hLiYjlzSs-UqWtrfp&si=ddRW_lx1pXQrxLUC

Creepalachia was started and will remain as a show diving into the dark, strange, unknown, tragic, and heroic stories of J.D. 's homeland. These hills have stories. LONG LIVE APPALACHIA!

Are you an Appalachian with a creepy experience to tell? Email us at [email protected] and tell us all about it. We could possibly get you on the show!

Disclaimer:
The stories, views, and opinions shared by guests on Creepalachia are solely those of the individuals speaking and do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or the show. Creepalachia does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of guest statements and is not responsible for any errors, omissions, or outcomes related to their content. All discussions are presented for storytelling, educational, and entertainment purposes only. Viewers are encouraged to research and form their own conclusions.

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*The Mercer County Prosecution Office has informed us that another hearing was scheduled for the week after this show released, January 12-16, but has been continued due to a conflict with one of the Defense Attorney's schedules.

Fifteen years have passed since Crystal Cantrell was brutally murdered, fifteen years of grief, unanswered questions, and postponed justice. In this emotionally charged episode, Erica and Kevin Tessner, Crystal’s sister and brother-in-law, join me in the studio to share her story, her light, her life, and the pain that’s been left behind.

There’s been an arrest. A mugshot. Promises of trial. And yet, justice has been delayed again and again. This episode is a memorial and a plea, for truth, for closure, and for anyone who may know something to come forward.

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This conversation contains disturbing details of violence and loss. Please take care of your mental health before listening.

If you have a rebuttal to information we provide within this episode, please email me at [email protected] with your response and we will address those inquiries accordingly. While we strive to provide the most accurate and detailed information we have available, we are not professionals, and this platform is for entertainment purposes only. Form your own conclusion and do not be swayed by the opinions provided on Creepalachia from any host or guest. Do your own research!

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Follow Our Things! https://linktr.ee/Creepalachia
Merch! https://creepalachia.shop/
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Other Interviews - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxM_meUps8eNIjb64yLAS3Z2N9YRDUGMz&si=pQEw9jDJAP_Z4_95

True Crime - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxM_meUps8eNql44CayXCCBsW-6zIeWsA&si=3teIk_jc4MrmsUUe

Solo Stories - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxM_meUps8eOSFgB6XFmefueia2ZvRc4G&si=1wL1ft-UVhM_PiAN

Mysteries - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxM_meUps8eN0mOcv-OBjI1MqeQgoMi9W&si=wA7zLRkT5MiUQIlC

Hauntings - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxM_meUps8ePTwq7hLiYjlzSs-UqWtrfp&si=ddRW_lx1pXQrxLUC

Creepalachia was started and will remain as a show diving into the dark, strange, unknown, tragic, and heroic stories of J.D. 's homeland. These hills have stories. LONG LIVE APPALACHIA!

Are you an Appalachian with a creepy experience to tell? Email us at [email protected] and tell us all about it. We could possibly get you on the show!

Disclaimer:
The stories, views, and opinions shared by guests on Creepalachia are solely those of the individuals speaking and do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or the show. Creepalachia does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of guest statements and is not responsible for any errors, omissions, or outcomes related to their content. All discussions are presented for storytelling, educational, and entertainment purposes only. Viewers are encouraged to research and form their own conclusions.

Support the show

Are you an Appalachian with a creepy experience to tell? Email us at [email protected] and tell us all about it. We could possibly get you on the show!

Taxidermy isn’t just a trade—it’s an art form. In this episode, I sit down with Tanner Burns from Full Draw Taxidermy to unpack the fascinating world of preserving wildlife. From getting certified to turning it into a full-time career with clients sending wild turkeys from across the country, Tanner walks us through the skill, passion, and detail that goes into every mount. It’s one of those episodes you didn’t know you needed—until now.

Check out Tanner's business at https://fulldrawtaxidermy.com/

#FullDrawTaxidermy #TaxidermyArt #AppalachianCrafts #TurkeyTaxidermy #WVOutdoors #MountainStateTalent #Creepalachia #HuntingCulture #BackwoodsArtistry #PreserveTheHunt #StayTuned

If you have a rebuttal to information we provide within this episode, please email me at [email protected] with your response and we will address those inquiries accordingly. While we strive to provide the most accurate and detailed information we have available, we are not professionals, and this platform is for entertainment purposes only. Form your own conclusion and do not be swayed by the opinions provided on Creepalachia from any host or guest. Do your own research!

Like this video, subscribe to Creepalachia, and comment your experience below!

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Follow Our Things! https://linktr.ee/Creepalachia
Merch! https://creepalachia.shop/
Website!  https://creepalachia.tv/

Other Interviews - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxM_meUps8eNIjb64yLAS3Z2N9YRDUGMz&si=pQEw9jDJAP_Z4_95

True Crime - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxM_meUps8eNql44CayXCCBsW-6zIeWsA&si=3teIk_jc4MrmsUUe

Solo Stories - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxM_meUps8eOSFgB6XFmefueia2ZvRc4G&si=1wL1ft-UVhM_PiAN

Mysteries - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxM_meUps8eN0mOcv-OBjI1MqeQgoMi9W&si=wA7zLRkT5MiUQIlC

Hauntings - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLxM_meUps8ePTwq7hLiYjlzSs-UqWtrfp&si=ddRW_lx1pXQrxLUC

Creepalachia was started and will remain as a show diving into the dark, strange, unknown, tragic, and heroic stories of J.D. 's homeland. These hills have stories. LONG LIVE APPALACHIA!

Are you an Appalachian with a creepy experience to tell? Email us at [email protected] and tell us all about it. We could possibly get you on the show!

Disclaimer:
The stories, views, and opinions shared by guests on Creepalachia are solely those of the individuals speaking and do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or the show. Creepalachia does not guarantee the accuracy or completeness of guest statements and is not responsible for any errors, omissions, or outcomes related to their content. All discussions are presented for storytelling, educational, and entertainment purposes only. Viewers are encouraged to research and form their own conclusions.

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We discuss the details of a missing person in Morgantown, West Virginia: Bianca Lamone with her second cousin, Brady Pittman. If you know something, say something.

Press Release:

The Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help to locate a missing person. The individual was last seen on School Street in Morgantown, WV, on December 30, 2025.

The missing individual is identified as Bianca Lamone, an 18-year-old white female, approximately 5’1”, 135 pounds, with brown hair and blue eyes. Deputies were notified that Lamone was missing on January 3, 2026.

If you have any information regarding Bianca’s whereabouts, please contact the Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office at 304-291-7260 or 911.

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