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Appalachian Mysteria

Appalachian Mysteria

Jam Street Media

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Welcome to Appalachian Mysteria, a true-crime podcast series focused on crimes committed in the hills and hollers of Appalachia. Hosted by Kendall Parkinson and Sarah James McLaughlin. Check out past seasons: Mared and Karen WVU Coed Murders, Big Savage The Death Of Alexander Stevens, Outlandish, and our new season dedicated to stories brought to us by our listeners.
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Appalachian Mysteria - Raveling Out

Raveling Out

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04/12/22 • 50 min

The unsolved murder of a young couple in Shenandoah National Park shakes the gay and lesbian communities. One year later, a bicyclist is assaulted in the same area, and authorities begin to suspect him of serial murder.

Resources and Links: "Murder on the Mountain" (1996) — Barry Yeoman's article quoted and discussed in this episode. Trail map of Shenandoah National Park — Julie and Lollie were killed just off the Skyland / Big Meadows Horse Trail, not far from Skyline Drive.

Interviewees: Yvonne Malbasha — A Canadian paramedic and cyclist, enjoying a ride along picturesque Skyline Drive in Virginia's Shenandoah National Park. Yvonne does not realize she is being stalked by a man named Darrell Rice, who eventually tries to abduct her. Yvonne tells a harrowing story about the man who will soon become a suspect in multiple homicides. Barry Yeoman — A journalist teaching at Duke and Wake Forest universities. Barry wrote the best existing article on the lives of Julie Williams and Lollie Winans, the lesbian couple whose murder this whole season revolves around. Barbara Nordin –– A former reporter for The Hook who covered the Shenandoah murders and their aftermath, as well as Malbasha’s case against Rice.

06:05 – Canadian Bicyclist — Yvonne Malbasha

09:56 – Former Reporter for The Hook— Barbara Nordin

17:46 – Former Special Agent — Tim Alley

26:14 – Journalist Professor — Barry Yeoman

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Appalachian Mysteria - 1996

1996

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04/26/22 • 41 min

Someone is pulling over dozens of women on a road just 15 miles from Skyline Drive. Alicia Reynolds disappears. At least three bodies turn up in a small hamlet nearby. The Innocence Project fights to free a man convicted of murder.

Resources and links: Rt 29 Stalker — Unsolved Mysteries Wiki Twenty Years Later — Article by Scott Shenk on the 20th anniversary of the murder of Alicia Showalter Reynolds.

Interviewees: Scott Shenk — Reporter with the Fredericksburg Freelance-Star.

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Appalachian Mysteria - Manner of Death | Big Savage: The Death of Alexander Stevens
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04/10/19 • 43 min

Two medical examiners take the stand. Megan testifies about the entire ordeal, closing out the trial.

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Appalachian Mysteria - It Felt Like The World Exploded
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04/19/22 • 47 min

A massive hunt for Julie & Lollie's killer begins. Some demand a hate crime investigation, drawing parallels to the attack of another lesbian couple hiking the Appalachian Trail. A lesbian defense lawyer finds herself arguing for the prosecution.

Resources and links: "Panic Defense" — Podcast episode from Criminal with Phoebe Judge explaining the fascinating history of the gay/trans panic defense. "In the Hollow" — 15-minute documentary/short film featuring Claudia Brenner returning to the scene of Rebecca Wight's murder for the first time in decades. Supplemented with scene reenactments. The Claudia Brenner Papers — Tons of resources on the Brenner/Wight story from the Cornell University Division of Rare and Manuscript Collections Interviewees: Abbe Smith — Director of the Criminal Defense and Prisoner Advocacy Clinic, Co-Director of the E. Barrett Prettyman Fellowship Program, and Professor of Law at Georgetown University. (Importantly for our story, she was also the personal lawyer for Claudia Brenner during the prosecution of Stephen Roy Carr.)

3:25 – New evidence on Lollie & Julie case

13:00 – Steven Roy Carr’s arrest

16:30 – Claudia Brenner explains the encounter with Steven Roy Carr

21:00 – Abby Smith: personal lawyer of Claudia Brenner

26:40 – Trial in court

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Appalachian Mysteria - Parade of Horribles | WVU Coed Murders
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07/02/17 • 51 min

In Episode 4, we examine just a few people on the long, deplorable list of suspects in the murders of Mared & Karen.

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Appalachian Mysteria - Séance City | WVU Coed Murders
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06/02/17 • 42 min

In Episode 3, the unidentified man at Mared & Karen's makeshift grave is investigated, Triangle is finally revealed, and panic hits WVU.

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Appalachian Mysteria - 88 Days Later | WVU Coed Murders
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05/18/17 • 53 min

In Episode 2, the headless bodies of Mared & Karen are finally discovered, a crusading newspaper man is forced into retirement, and the murders take on a decidedly mystical tone.

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Appalachian Mysteria - A Trial Begins | Big Savage: The Death of Alexander Stevens
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12/16/18 • 46 min

Sarah and I visit High Rock for ourselves, where a new realization makes the case even more baffling. The trial begins with testimony from Steven Moon and the EMT who first arrived on the scene. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Appalachian Mysteria - Reasonable Doubt | WVU Coed Murders
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08/27/17 • 67 min

The final chapter of Clawson's story. We take a close look at his trials, his multiple confessions, and his potential innocence. We also see how Mared and Karen live on, even almost 50 years later.

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Appalachian Mysteria - Exploring Substantial Similarities
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05/03/22 • 50 min

Eight Years Earlier: The Navy undertakes “purges” of lesbians from its ranks. The first of Virginia’s Colonial Parkway murders looks eerily familiar. A southern con-man helps find the killer — and defrauds the victims’ families. Resources and links: The Lover’s Lane Murders — Oxygen Network show about the Colonial Parkway murders, for which guest Bill Thomas served as consulting producer.

Mind Over Murder — Entire podcast covering all the details of the Colonial Parkway Murders. Hosted by our guest Bill Thomas and Kristen Dilley.

Interviewees: Bill Thomas — Brother of Cathy Thomas, who was killed with her girlfriend Rebecca Dowski in the first of the Colonial Parkway Murders.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Appalachian Mysteria have?

Appalachian Mysteria currently has 54 episodes available.

What topics does Appalachian Mysteria cover?

The podcast is about Society & Culture, True Crime, Documentary and Podcasts.

What is the most popular episode on Appalachian Mysteria?

The episode title 'Raveling Out' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Appalachian Mysteria?

The average episode length on Appalachian Mysteria is 45 minutes.

How often are episodes of Appalachian Mysteria released?

Episodes of Appalachian Mysteria are typically released every 19 days, 9 hours.

When was the first episode of Appalachian Mysteria?

The first episode of Appalachian Mysteria was released on May 17, 2017.

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