Mountain State Mysteries

Mark sits down with his friend Danny Strakal of Spirit Walk Paranormal to talk ghost hunts, unexplained experiences, and the team’s investigation at a location connected to the WVU coed murders. Plus, Danny shares what’s next for the team and where listeners can follow their adventures.

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College Hill Ghost Hunt - Bitly | bit.ly/3QoJw7Z

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Intro Music -Closet Creeper - Hampus Naeselius

Heavy Rain - Ethan Sloan 

Megan Poston, Michael Dillon, Eddrick Clark, and Donté Ward were killed in Huntington in 2005, hours after prom. Twenty-one years later, their case remains unsolved.

Now, according to Senator Mike Woelfel, the West Virginia State Police Cold Case Task Force is joining the investigation, with Huntington Police continuing to lead.

Here’s what the announcement means and what remains unanswered.

Sources -
Cold case: Prom Night Murders 4 teens killed in quadruple homicide 21 years ago, Cold Case Task Force opens investigation
Cold Case Task Force investigates West Virginia quadruple homicide 21 years later

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Intro Music - The Company

HARMONICS - Hampus Naeselius

 In 1892, Andrew and Abby Borden were brutally killed inside their Massachusetts home, and suspicion fell on Andrew’s daughter, Lizzie. But was she the only person worth investigating? Join Mark and Courtney as they explore the infamous case, the evidence, and other suspects who may deserve a closer look.

Sources -
Lizzie Borden - Wikipedia
Lizzie Borden | Murders, Netflix, Story, Rhyme, Trial, & House | BritannicaHow Lizzie Borden Got Away With Murder
The Lizzie Borden Trial of 1892 | National Women's History Museum
Suspects of the Borden Murders - Lizzie Borden
Lizzie Borden: The Other Suspects The Scare Chamber

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Intro Music - The Company

HARMONICS - Hampus Naeselius

Four years of mysteries, unforgettable stories, and an incredible community that has supported us every step of the way!

Join Mark and Courtney on November 6th from 5 PM to 8 PM at the Beckley Woman’s Club as we celebrate four years of Mountain State Mysteries with a special watch party featuring episodes of Sleeping with a Killer, a television series featuring Mountain State Mysteries!

Spend the evening with us watching episodes, enjoying a live Q&A, meeting fellow members of the Mystery Crew, and celebrating everything we've accomplished together. Plus, we'll have a special drawing for a Mountain State Mysteries Evidence Box!

Tickets are $15 per person and include snacks and a free gift. Everyone attending must have a ticket.

Whether you've been with us since our very first episode or recently joined the Mystery Crew, we can't wait to celebrate with you!

TICKET INFO: MSM WATCH PARTY | Mountain State Mysteries

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Intro Music -Closet Creeper - Hampus Naeselius

Heavy Rain - Ethan Sloan 

For decades, travelers along the West Virginia Turnpike have reported encounters that defy explanation. From phantom hitchhikers who vanish without a trace to mysterious lights, ghostly figures, and unexplained activity, this stretch of Appalachian highway has become one of the state's most chilling legends.

In this episode of State Haunts, we explore the dark history, eyewitness accounts, and unsettling stories surrounding the West Virginia Turnpike.

Some roads lead you home. Others may never let you leave.

Sources -
State troopers told strange stories about this West Virginia highway—the W.Va. Turnpike - West Virginia Explorer
Turnpike Terror—West Virginia – Southern Spirit Guide
Turnpike UFO - West Virginia Ghosts
Get to Know the Turnpike | WV Parkways Authority
e-WV - West Virginia Turnpike
Theresa's Haunted History of the Tri-State: WV Turnpike
Dennis Deitz, The Greenbrier Ghost and Other Strange Stories (1990). An important original folklore collection referenced by the articles above. I couldn't verify a direct online copy, but the Southern Spirit Guide article includes its bibliographic information.
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Intro Music -Closet Creeper - Hampus Naeselius

Heavy Rain - Ethan Sloan 

Deep in the mountains of West Virginia, a Civil War legend refuses to fade.

When a group of teenagers holds a séance at the historic Lee’s Tree Tavern, their night takes a chilling turn with the mysterious sound of a beating drum.

Was it imagination, or did they awaken the Ghostly Drummer of Big Sewell Mountain?

Welcome to State Haunts.
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Intro Music -Closet Creeper - Hampus Naeselius

Heavy Rain - Ethan Sloan 

Thirty-three years after Angela “Cherice” Gwinn Stephens disappeared from Raleigh County, West Virginia, her family is still searching for answers. Mark and Courtney revisit her story, share timeline corrections from her brother, and explore unresolved questions surrounding her disappearance, her car, and a reported handgun.

Anyone with information should contact the West Virginia State Police, Beckley Detachment, at 304-256-6700.

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Intro Music - The Company

HARMONICS - Hampus Naeselius

A custodian at Brooke High School reportedly discovered what appeared to be an ordinary ink pen inside a girls’ changing area. Authorities say it was actually a concealed recording device.

That discovery led investigators to recover four alleged hidden cameras from private areas used by female students, including locker rooms and a dance team changing area. The school’s principal, Eric James, was arrested and now faces multiple felony charges. Civil lawsuits have also been filed as investigators work to determine how long the devices were operating, how many students may have been recorded, and whether any footage was copied or shared.

In this episode of Mountain State Mysteries, we break down the discovery, the allegations contained in the criminal complaint, the charges, the school district’s response, and the questions that remain unanswered.

This is an active and developing case. All charges and civil claims are allegations, and Eric James is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. The identities and privacy of the students involved must remain protected.

Sources -
High School Principal Charged After Recording Devices Found in Girls’ Changing AreasWest Virginia principal charged after locker room devices found | Fox News
Southern father-of-three school principal is charged after four secret cameras are found inside girls' locker room | Daily Mail Online

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Intro Music - The Company

HARMONICS - Hampus Naeselius

Mountain State Mysteries is heading to Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, for Almshouse Paracon II on Saturday, September 12, 2026!
Join us at the Greene County Historical Society from noon until 7 p.m. for a free day filled with paranormal investigators, special guests, giveaways, brand-new MSM merch, and plenty of mysteries.
After the event, Spirit Walk Paranormal will host a limited-spot ghost hunt insice the historic Almshouse from 8 p.m. until midnight. Space is Limited, so reserve your spot before it disappears!
We hope to see you there, Mystery Crew!

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Intro Music - The Company

HARMONICS - Hampus Naeselius

A mother and daughter held captive inside their own home. A desperate escape. And a horrifying discovery that would leave a case unanswered for years.

When Cathy Carroll and her daughter were confronted by an intruder, their home became the scene of a nightmare. Her daughter managed to escape and get help, but Cathy would not make it out alive.

Years later, the person responsible has still never been brought to justice.

This is the unsolved case of Cathy Carroll

Sources - Jury finds Carroll not guilty of murder | Local News | fayettetribune.com
Victim’s daughter testifies about ’86 murder | Local News | fayettetribune.comSTATE v. HATCHER (2005) | FindLaw

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Intro Music - The Company

HARMONICS - Hampus Naeselius