The Mountain Mysteries | Shadows Over Perry County: The Vicco Disappearance of James Michael Boggs

In the deep hollows and winding ridges of Eastern Kentucky, the mountains have a way of keeping secrets. In this episode of The Mountain Mysteries, host Christopher S. Slone travels to Perry County to investigate the haunting, unresolved case of James Michael Boggs, who vanished without a trace from the close-knit community of Vicco.

Retracing his final known movements through rugged Appalachian terrain, we examine the massive multi-agency search efforts, sift through the rumors echoing across the hills, and break down the wall of silence that often leaves grieving families without answers. Someone knows what happened on that quiet mountain road—and it's time for the truth to step into the light.

Produced by Chris Slone Media. If you have any information regarding the disappearance of James Michael Boggs, contact local law enforcement or Kentucky State Police Post 13.

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• Title: Shadows Over Perry County: The Vicco Disappearance of James Michael Boggs

• Audio Read & Narration: Christopher S. Slone

• Production & Sound Design: Chris Slone Media

• Mastering Format: Broadcast Standard Loudness (-16 LUFS Stereo / -24 LKFS Broadcast)

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"A routine trip down Route 80, and then... absolute silence."

In March 1990, Mitchell Manns left Martin, Kentucky, heading toward McDowell Hospital. He never arrived, and his vehicle was never found. Join host Christopher S. Slone as The Mountain Mysteries reopens the decades-old cold case from Floyd County.

Next week, we look at the mysterious disappearance of a Perry County Kentuck man, James Michael Boggs.

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• Host: Christopher S. Slone

• Subject: Mitchell Manns (Missing since March 16, 1990)

• Location: Martin / McDowell, Floyd County, KY

• Investigating Agency: Kentucky State Police Post 9 (Case #9-09-0874)

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• In This Episode: Early spring in Floyd County; the route along Beaver Creek; law enforcement theories on vehicle accidents vs. foul play; the 30-year legacy of an unsolved Appalachian missing person's case.

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In the dark, winding hills of Logan County, West Virginia, the 1932 murder of Mamie Thurman remains one of the Appalachian region’s most enduring, haunting ghost stories—and its most scandalous unresolved crime.

This week, The Mountain Mysteries steps into the theater of the mind. We are proud to present a special, cinematic audio reading of Between Two Worlds: The Mamie Thurman Tragedy, an immersive script written and produced by acclaimed regional storyteller and researcher Christopher S. Slone.

Forget everything you think you know about the standard true-crime breakdown. Through Slone’s evocative storytelling, we transport you directly to the humid, tense atmosphere of 1930s coal country. With rich sound design, haunting atmospheric scores, and dramatic narration, this episode breathes life into the cold courtroom testimonies, the whispered rumors of high-society affairs, and the lingering spirit that locals claim still wanders 22 Mountain.

• The Discovery on 22 Mountain: The chilling moment a young boy stumbles upon Mamie's body, changing the town of Logan forever.

• The Web of Power: A deep dive into the powerful local figures, secret societies, and illicit affairs that ensured the real truth stayed buried.

• The Trial of Harry May: A cinematic recreation of the sensational trial that left the community divided and a killer walking free.

• Between Two Worlds: An exploration of Mamie's afterlife legacy. Is her spirit trapped in the ridges of West Virginia, seeking the justice she was denied in life?

About the Writer/Producer: > Christopher S. Slone is a dedicated chronicler of Appalachian history, folklore, and true crime. His work on Between Two Worlds meticulously pieces together historical records, trial transcripts, and local oral histories to give Mamie Thurman a voice nearly a century after it was violently silenced.

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