Poisoned Appalachia: the Dark Side of Appalachia

In the 1970s, Billy Milligan was charged with raping three women at the Ohio State University. He was the first person diagnosed with dissociative identity disorder to identify it as a defense for his crimes. He also was the first acquitted of a major crime for this reason, instead spending a decade in psychiatric hospitals.

Learn about Wendigos and skinwalkers in this episode. Their differences and their similarities. Are either in Appalachia? Find out by listening.

In the late 1990s, Paul Dennis Reid went on a killing spree in Nashville, Tennessee. He ended up hitting three restaurants in 3 months, killing 7 people.

Merry Christmas and happy holidays. Since I can’t afford to buy y’all a gift, this is the best I can do. A

Bonus episode on Christmas traditions around the world.

On Christmas Eve in 1945, the Sodder family in Fayetteville, WV, house caught fire. Before the night was over, 5 of their children were declared dead, but no remains were found. What really happened to the children?

Dolly Parton is a country music, actress, entrepreneur, and philanthropist. She’s practically the definition of wholesome Appalachia. Find out her story and what makes her an absolute gem of a person.

This 20th episode is about Lake Lanier or Lake Sidney Lanier in Georgia. Find out why people think this lake is haunted. Over 700 deaths since its inception on the 1950s, it’s considered America’s most deadly lake.

Thanks for helping me make it to episode 20. I couldn’t have done it without you all.

The battle of Gettysburg, was the bloodiest battle of the civil war. Today the battlefield and surrounding area, is one of the most haunted places in America. Find out more about Gettysburg and its ghosts in today’s episode.

Listen to this episode about the Hatfields and McCoys. A feud that went on for over 30 years and people still talk about to this day.

This weeks episode is about Harry Powers and Reta Mays. Two serial killers that did their deeds in Clarksburg, West Virginia. Find out about their victims and their stories.