Blue Ridge True Crime

About

Compelling true crime stories from the Appalachian Mountains and beyond. This podcast explores crimes and mysteries from the notorious to the obscure, spanning frontier feuds, coal country killings, and modern-day cold cases. From remote Smoky Mountain hollers and the Appalachian Trail to the Blue Ridge Parkway, we dig into the history, the places, and the people behind each case. Keeping history alive, one crime at a time.RSSVERIFY

Episodes

• Death in Briar Bottom: A 1972 Shooting in Yancey County 2026-05-09

  This episode recounts a 1972 shooting in Yancey County, North Carolina. It involves 25 young people who were camping in the mountains on their way to see The Rolling Stones.

• The Appalachian Trail Double Murder in Virginia 2026-05-03

  This episode discusses the May 2008 double murder of Scott Johnston and Sean Farmer on the Appalachian Trail in Giles County, Virginia.

• The Laurel Creek Murders 2026-04-13

  The Laurel Creek Murders episode discusses the September 1909 axe murders of six members of the Meadows family, including three children.

• The Dead Man at Low Gap Shelter 2026-03-30

  The episode discusses the events surrounding Margaret Harritt, who started hiking the Appalachian Trail in May 1974. Her trip encountered a grim incident near Low Gap Shelter.

• The Woman Who Saw Everything 2026-03-17

  The episode covers the discovery of a young girl's body in an abandoned mineshaft in Harlan, Kentucky.

• In the Shadow of the Mothman 2026-02-28

  This episode of Blue Ridge True Crime explores the true story of the Mothman in Point Pleasant, West Virginia, including the experiences of four teenagers.

• The Gaffney Strangler’s 1968 Reign of Terror 2026-02-16

  The episode "The Gaffney Strangler’s 1968 Reign of Terror" discusses a series of events that occurred over eight days in February 1968 in Gaffney, South Carolina. These events are linked to the serial killer known as the Gaffney Strangler.

• Serial Killers with Dr. Scott Bonn: A Live Event Review 2026-02-05

  This episode reviews a live event with Dr. Scott Bonn on the topic of serial killers. The Blue Ridge True Crime show provides an insider's breakdown of the event.

• Mystery Of The Bell Witch: Fact Or Folklore 2026-02-02

  The Bell Witch legend, originating in the American South between 1817 and 1821, has persisted for over 200 years. This episode delves into the historical accounts and folklore surrounding the mysterious Bell Witch.

• The Ashland Tragedy: Murder, Mayhem, And The Kentucky Militia 2026-01-24

  This episode examines the Ashland Tragedy, a significant 19th-century crime that occurred in Kentucky on December 23, 1881. It explores the circumstances surrounding the murder and the involvement of the Kentucky Militia.