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The case we have for you today is one that's currently in the headlines. One that may not take place in West Virginia but has ties to the Mountain State. This is the case of Christa Pike.

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Tennessee sets Christa Pike's execution 30 years after rival's murder
Why woman who's been on death row for 30 years is only just about to be executed
Tennessee’s Execution of Christa Pike Would Make Her the First Woman to be Executed in the State in Over 200 Years | Death Penalty Information Center
Tennessee woman Christa Pike gets execution date for murdering classmate, carving pentagram into her chest in jealous rage
First female Tennesseean to be executed in 200+ years

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 For 32 years, this case has haunted a small West Virginia town — unanswered questions, lingering pain, and stories that never quite added up.
We’ve told it before… but this time, we’re bringing you something new — straight from someone who’s carried the weight of this mystery for over three decades.
This is the case of Angela Cherice Gwinn Stephens.

Tommy Gwinn is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the remains of Angela Cherice Gwinn Stephens

Tips can be sent to:
P.O. Box 131
Glen Jean, WV 25846
Or call Crime Stoppers of West Virginia at (304) 255-7867

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Family Member
Angela Cherice Gwinn Stephens – The Charley Project
Missing Person Details
Angela Cherice Gwinn-Stephens - 1993 — WV Missing Persons Project
927DFWV - Angela Cherice Gwinn Stephens

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 The case we have for you today feels like something straight out of a Lifetime movie. It’s a story of a couple who seemed madly in love—until everything took a dark turn. This is the case of Jerry Ray Stone.

If you have any information on the murder of Jerry Ray Stone. Please contact the West Virginia State Police at (304)872-0800

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Beckley Register Herald Archives, May 4, 1999, p. 7
FEELGOOD CORP. in Beckley, WV | Company Information & Reviews


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Today marks 32 years since Angela Cherice Gwinn Stephens vanished without a trace.

One month after her disappearance, her car mysteriously appeared at her husband’s workplace—keys hidden under the sun visor. For years, rumors swirled that she might be in a church septic tank. After relentless pleas from her family, the tank was finally searched—proving she wasn’t there.

For more than three decades, Cherice’s disappearance has haunted her family and captured national attention. Still, the question remains: Where is Cherice?

🎧 In honor of her memory, we’re re-releasing our episode on Cherice’s case today.

💰 The Gwinn family is offering a $50,000 reward for information leading to the resolution of Angela Cherice Gwinn Stephens’ disappearance and murder.

📬 Tips can be sent to:
P.O. Box 131
Glen Jean, WV 25846

📞 Or call Crime Stoppers of West Virginia at (304) 255-7867

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When a young man is found dead in his truck, a search for his killer uncovered a love triangle twisted by the lies of a man who couldn't let go. But as the investigators dig deeper, the uncover that the killer isn't the only one who pretended to be someone he's not. The is the case of Talhotblond.



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Online Love Triangle, Deception End in Murder - ABC News
Talhotblond : MSNBCW : May 5, 2012 2:00pm-3:00pm PDT : Free Borrow & Streaming : Internet Archive
Thomas Montgomery – I Can't Believe It's NonFiction

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One Monday morning 16 years ago, a restaurant employee arrived for work with no reason to expect anything but another day of preparing and serving pizza, pasta, and calzones, but a horrifying discovery brought squads of deputies and state troopers instead of customers. Soon a helicopter was flying over the business while investigates searched for evidence. This is the case of Harvey and Valarie Looney. Better known as the Pizza Plus Murders.


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Christopher Looney: Man Violently Kills Parents For $240K Life Insurance
Harvey and Valerie Looney's Murder: Who Killed Them? Where Is Christopher Looney Now?
Four years later, son arrested in‘Pizza Plus murders'
The Reid Technique and Christopher Looney | John E. Reid and Associates, Inc.

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 A few weeks ago, we got an email from a relative of the Sodder children — and what she had to say stopped us in our tracks. For decades, certain details about this case have been misreported, repeated so often they’ve become part of the story itself. But she told us there’s more… and it changes everything. This is the new information on the Sodder children.


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 The case we have for you today is about a devoted mother who had plans to return to school and build a better future for herself and her children. But on what seemed like an ordinary day of running errands, she vanished without a trace. This is the case of Melanie Metheny.

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Melanie Renee Metheny – The Charley Project
Cold Case Files: Kanawha County mother of three, Melanie Metheny, now missing 16 years
Missing: Melanie Metheny | Belle, WV | Uncovered


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In the summer of 1977, Sister Roberta Elam was enjoying a peaceful afternoon on the grounds of her convent in West Virginia - until her life was tragically cut short. She was found murdered, a crime that shocked both the religious community and the nation. Was this a random act of violence, or did someone closer to sister robin have a darker secret?

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Murdered: Roberta Elam | Wheeling, WV | Uncovered
'Sister Robin' - A Cold Case - Part 1 - Weelunk
A nun’s murder, a silent hillside, and a DNA mystery—48 years later, a West Virginia case remains unsolved
True Crime in the Ohio Valley: Seeking Justice for Sister Robin | News, Sports, Jobs - The Intelligencer


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In this emotional episode of Mountain State Mysteries, Mark Covey sits down with Christy and Pat, the sisters of Brenda Gail Lambert, who vanished under mysterious circumstances. Together, they recount Brenda’s life, her disappearance, and the lingering questions that have haunted their family for decades.

From sharing heartfelt memories to discussing the unanswered leads in the case, this candid interview sheds light on the enduring pain of losing a loved one and the resilience of those left behind.

Join us as we delve deeper into Brenda’s story in hopes of keeping her memory alive and seeking the truth.

🔍 If you have any information regarding Brenda Gail Lambert’s disappearance, please contact the appropriate authorities.

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