Crime in the Coalfields

Mazie Mae Sigmon-Palmer and John Eric "Jay" Farley met up to spend time with each other for a night of fun on July 14, 1979. After a curious set of circumstances, by the night's end, it seemed as though the pair had simply vanished. Join Brandi and Humera as they explore the puzzling case of Mazie and Jay.

At just 13 years old, Barbara was a girl who was described by those that loved her as responsible and considerate, despite experiencing a somewhat turbulent life. In the winter of 1995, she mysteriously vanished. Join Brandi and Humera as they explore the details of the disappearance of Barbara Ann Barnes.

Sue Roop vanished without a trace in February of 1979 following a series of curious circumstances. Join Brandi and Humera as they delve into the mysterious case of West Virginia's "Missing Valentine."

In 1977, the disappearance of Margaret Dodd in Raleigh County, West Virginia left the local community shaken. Join Brandi and Humera as they explore the fascinating case of Margie and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her disappearance and the intriguing investigation that ensued.

2026 makes twenty years since the city of Richmond was rocked by a shocking string of homicides. Join Brandi and Humera as they delve into a case that resulted in the deaths of seven people, including a beloved local musician.

On this week's Crime in the Coalfields, Julia, Brandi, and Humera dive into the disturbing case involving Donald Lantz and Jeanne Whitefeather, adoptive parents who perpetuated horrific abuse on the children they adopted. The case was historic in the Mountain State, the first of its kind in a West Virginia court.

One man, yet so many victims: how did he manage to swindle people with his fraudulent scheme? In this episode, Julia and Brandi explore the story of the Wolf of West Virginia, a crime that came to prominence earlier this year.

A sixteen-year-old boy allegedly murdered his family in 2020, and was convicted of the crime in 2022. However, an order was issued earlier this year, vacating the verdict, putting the tragedy in the spotlight once more. On this week's episode, Julia and Brandi explore the tragic story of Gavin Smith.

On this episode of Crime in the Coalfields, Julia and Brandi dive once more into the case of Monica Hartwell, a woman serving 40 years in prison for the second-degree murder of Michael Walker. This time, however, they hear directly from Monica herself, detailing the experience written in her own hand. Does this answer lingering questions or bring more to the surface?

In the early 1900s, the brutal murder of 18-year-old Rosa White rocked Logan County. The crime was surrounded by mystery and intrigue, nearly working the local community into a frenzy, calling for justice. In this episode, Julia and Brandi explore the curious circumstances surrounding the case of Rosa White in 1904 that left her loved ones looking for answers.