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For our Halloween special, we’re slithering straight into one of the South’s most chilling and controversial traditions — the world of snake-handling churches.

Deep in the Appalachian backwoods, there are still believers who take Mark 16:17-18 literally: “They shall take up serpents…” To them, faith isn’t just felt — it’s proven through venom and obedience.
 
In this episode, we trace the roots of this dangerous devotion back to Cleveland, Tennessee, where preacher George Went Hensley first brought serpents into worship in the early 1900s. From there, the movement spread across the mountains, dividing into sects, defying the...

Episode 81: Case Updates & Season 3 Kickoff!

We’re baaaack, just in time for the best time of the year: spooky season 👻

After taking a short break to recharge and plan our biggest and best season yet, we’re easing back in with an episode full of updates, laughs, and a whole lot of gratitude. This week, we’re chatting about some of the major cases we’ve been following , including the latest developments in Crystal Rogers’ disappearance in Bardstown, Kentucky, and new movement in the Pauline Pusser investigation that’s got us both talking.

It’s a little bit of...

In this episode, we cover the tragic case of 22-year-old Jasmine “Jazzy” Pace of Chattanooga, Tennessee, who went missing over Thanksgiving 2022 and was later found brutally murdered—stabbed more than 60 times and hidden in a suitcase near the Tennessee River. Her on-again/off-again boyfriend, Jason Chen, was quickly tied to the crime through forensic and digital evidence, leading to his conviction and life sentence without parole.

 Sorry we were having some audio issues in this one, but it’s still a powerful and important episode you won’t want to miss.

In this episode, we’re heading deep into the hills of Appalachia to uncover the chilling and unforgettable story of Aunt Jenny Johnson and her sons, the infamous Brooks Gang.

What began as a brutal act of violence during the Civil War—when Jenny’s husband was hanged and her eldest son was murdered in front of her—sparked a decades long path of bloodshed and vengeance. Jenny swore a blood oath with her surviving sons, training them to become deadly marksmen and hunting down the men responsible. Over time, their quest for justice spiraled into years of violent...

Marty Davis was a 35 year old Episcopalian priest in Chattanooga, TN. He was the first openly gay priest in the area and the youngest ordained priest in Tennessee at the time of his ordination.

On the morning of July 16, 1997, Marty was found dead on his living room floor. Marty’s murder remains unsolved and there has been very little movement on his case. 

In 2022 we decided to make it our mission to get this case reopened. Join us as we discuss the Chattanooga cold case murder of Marty Davis. 

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From the 1970s through the 1990s, Cleveland, Tennessee wasn’t just known for church steeples and Southern charm. It was also ground zero for one of the most widespread white-collar crimes in the country: odometer fraud.

In this episode, we peel back the layers of a shocking automotive scam that involved used car dealers, repair shops, car haulers, and even organized crime networks, all working together to roll back vehicle mileage and deceive unsuspecting buyers. Known in the area as “rollbacks,” these tampered vehicles were passed through auctions and dealerships like clockwork — many flipped and resold before anyone could ca...

Mysterious, massive, and deeply controversial, the Georgia Guidestones stood for over 40 years before being reduced to rubble in a shocking 2022 bombing. Who built them? What did their eerie commandments mean? And why were they so feared?

In this episode, we dig into the secrets behind the Guidestones, from their cryptic inscriptions and astronomical alignments to the conspiracy theories and mystery surrounding their destruction. Were they a warning for the future… or a blueprint for control?

In December 1997, the quiet town of Santa Claus, Georgia was shaken by a heartbreaking tragedy. 20-year-old Jerry Scott Heidler broke into the Daniels family home, taking the lives of four loved ones and kidnapping three children.⁣
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This week, we’re sharing the story behind the case known as The Santa Claus Murders—a devastating event that left a lasting impact on the community and sparked a statewide investigation.⁣

In the summer of 1946, Athens, Tennessee, became the site of the only successful armed rebellion in America since the Revolutionary War.

Enter the villain of this story: Paul Cantrell. Backed by Tennessee’s powerful political machine, Cantrell used corruption, voter fraud, and police brutality to maintain control over McMinn County. His regime, continued by his crony Pat Mansfield, was marked by election rigging, unlawful arrests, and extortion.

But when WWII veterans returned home and saw their community still under Cantrell’s corrupt grip, they refused to accept another stolen election. Banding together as The Fighting Bunch, thes...

In the Appalachian town once known as McCays—now Copperhill, Tennessee—a powerful lawyer was gunned down in cold blood, setting off a whirlwind of scandal, betrayal, and courtroom drama. Was it a hired hit orchestrated by his wealthy wife, or the act of a desperate miner caught in a deadly conspiracy?

This week, we unravel the twisted tale of W.A. Guinn’s murder, the trial of James Allen.

When Elva Zona Heaster Shue was found dead at the bottom of the stairs, her husband Edward “Trout” Shue insisted it was an accident. But Zona’s mother knew better, because Zona’s ghost told her the truth.

This chilling case is the only known instance where testimony from a ghost helped convict a murderer. From suspicious behavior at the scene to a spectral confession, this story is pure Appalachian folklore meets true crime.

Tune in now to hear how Zona’s spirit ensured her killer didn’t escape justice!

Burch Biggs was no ordinary sheriff. From moonshine raids as a teen to wielding political power in Polk County, TN, his name became synonymous with corruption, scandal, and backroom deals. He built a legacy through intimidation, rigged elections, and even outright ballot destruction by throwing votes into the river to secure his control.
Under his watch, violence was common. Names like Garret Hedden, James Spurling, David McFadden, Jack & Maddie Haddock, George Ledford, Emmet Gaddis, and Horace Hughes became casualties of the Biggs Machine.
The corruption ran deep—illegal foreclosures, using prison labor on his farm, stealing city water, an...

We’re heading back to Polk County, Tennessee, where moonshine, murder, and family feuds ran deep. After covering Bill Hedden’s case, we dug deeper and uncovered the wild, violent history of his uncle, Garrett Hedden.
From shooting his own brother in 1898 to a bloody standoff with revenue agents, Garrett was a true outlaw. But his own family would be his downfall. In 1903, his nephew and moonshining partner Riley Hedden nearly killed him over an old grudge. And in 1908, Sheriff Biggs and his posse finally ended Garrett’s reign with a hail of gunfire.
But the Hedden saga didn’t...

In this episode, Randa dives into the story of the H.L. Hunley, the Confederate submarine that made history as the first to sink an enemy ship in combat. Disappearing shortly after its successful attack in 1864, the Hunley remained lost for over a century, fueling legends and speculation. 

Join us as we unravel the mystery of its final moments, the eerie discoveries made after its recovery, and the unanswered questions that still linger.

Our community has been shaken by the tragic news of a homicidevof Karen Liner on January 27, 2025 in Cleveland, Tennessee. Since then, her ex-husband, Craig Liner, has been charged in her death.
This hits close to home for all of us, and our hearts are with everyone affected by this tragedy. We send love and strength to those impacted and hold hope for a swift resolution and justice for Karen.
Join us as we dive into this case and the latest updates.

On March 23, 1955, what started as a simple fishing trip in rural Tennessee ended in a brutal family slaying. Henry Bratcher and his cousin Billy Gibbs were enjoying the warmer weather when a disagreement (believed to be over money) turned deadly.

A shocking tale of greed, betrayal, and senseless violence, this is the tragic case of the Bratcher family murders.

New Orleans is no stranger to dark and twisted history, but few stories are as eerie as the legend of the Casket Girls. Sent from France in the 1700s to be the colony’s future brides, these pale skinned women arrived with coffin like trunks, only for those chests to later be found mysteriously empty. As strange deaths plagued the city, rumors spread that the girls had smuggled something sinister into the French Quarter… or that they themselves were the danger.

Were the Casket Girls truly innocent, or did they bring an evil with them from the Old Worl...

Our community has been shaken by the devastating homicide of Karen Liner, a well-known local realtor. On January 27th Karen was found at her home at 135 Arthur Lane NW, and investigators have are still actively working the scene.

61-year-old Charlton Craig Liner is in custody, charged with the murder of his ex-wife, Karen Liner. He now faces charges of first-degree murder and felony murder and is being held at the Bradley County Justice Center without bond.

Our thoughts remain with Karen’s loved ones as they navigate this painful time. 
We will continue to follow thi...

In the summer of 1982, a young woman’s life was brutally cut short in a case that would remain unsolved for years, only to reveal a twisted tale of jealousy, manipulation, and murder. This is the story of Sharon Elise George, a recent high school graduate from Bradley Central High School in Cleveland, Tennessee, and the horrifying events that led to her disappearance and eventual death.

Episode 65 is here, and it’s a cryptid classic!
This week we’re uncovering the mystery of the Mothman.
Is he a warning, a menace, or just the world’s creepiest night owl?
Tune in as we flutter through the lore, the sightings, and the spooky small-town vibes that made him a legend. 

This episode explores the chilling 1942 deaths of Lecia Headen, Arlene Dillon Glowan, and her two-year-old son in Polk County, TN. 
The case centers on Constable Bill Hedden, Lecia’s brother-in-law, whose erratic behavior and conflicting testimonies eventually led to his conviction for Lecia’s murder.
Bill Hedden was executed by electrocution on March 30, 1943, less than five months after the murders. The case remains one of the most infamous in Polk County’s history. 

Tune in for a gripping retelling based on period newspaper reports.

In this episode, we dive into the chilling case of Patrice Endres, a beloved hair salon owner who vanished without a trace on April 15, 2004, in Cumming, Georgia. Patrice disappeared in broad daylight during a 13-minute gap, leaving behind an unfinished workday, a devastated family, and a trail of unanswered questions.

Randa will explore the timeline of her disappearance, the eerie clues left behind at her salon, and the impact her case had on her tight-knit community. With a spotlight on the various theories surrounding her abduction, including the potential involvement of known criminals, we unravel the heartbreaking story...

In 1949, J.T. Lutz was murdered at his home in Greene County, Tennessee, sparking significant public concern and frustration over the lack of progress in solving the case. This unsolved crime ultimately led to the creation of the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI), establishing a specialized state body dedicated to investigating serious cases.

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!

We are excited to share some local haunts along with Randa’s personal ghosty experience for THE SPOOKIEST DAY OF THE YEAR!⁠

Tune in for some spooky Cleveland stories about The Phantom Monk of Charleston, Nina Craigmiles, & Tall Betsy. ⁠

Y'all better listen or Tall Betsy will drop your bones down the Old Arnold Well. ⁠🦴

Follow this page to keep up with any fall themed or spooky events that we mentioned
https://visitclevelandtn.com/events/⁠

Instead of sharing spooky tales for Halloween, we’re bringing you something even scarier…. real life cases from Cleveland, Tennessee that remain unsolved to this day.

In this episode, we’ll discuss the murder of Barbara Schow Mather, and the disappearances of Heller Anne Calia Sample, Patricia Louise Kelley, Kacey Nicole Carter, Katrina Allen, and Sadie Wallace Nelson. We’ll also cover the murders of Stanley Allen, Carl Guinn, James Rose, and Stacy Dillon.

If you have any information about these cases, please contact the TBI tip line at 1-800-TBI-FIND.

Tune in as Randa delves into the mysterious disappearances in The Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

Hey guys! We are back for our most informal episode yet. This is mostly about what we have been up to the last month and some chit chat about spooky things in the woods. If banter isn't your thing, we will see you next episode!
We can't wait to spend this spooky season with you.

Storyville was a legally recognized red-light district in New Orleans, Louisiana, from 1897 to 1917. It was established to regulate vice activities within a specific area of the city.
Storyville became famous not only for its legal good times but also for its vibrant nightlife and jazz music. Many jazz musicians, including legends like Jelly Roll Morton and Louis Armstrong, played in the clubs and brothels of Storyville, contributing significantly to the development and spread of jazz music.

Follow Ashley for a Storyville journey, taking you back to the times when Madams ruled the New Orleans underworld. 

Join Ashley for this Spooky Thang on Lake Lanier.
Lake Lanier, located in northern Georgia, has a reputation for being haunted, which stems from a combination of tragic events and urban legends. Since its creation in the 1950s, the lake has been the site of numerous accidents and fatalities. 

Probably a good reason not to have a destination wedding there.

Our hair fact is more of a beauty fact this week, but it is about Rosemary and Catsor Oils!

Join Ashley on this episode of another baby thief located right here in Tennessee.

Beulah George "Georgia" Tann was a social worker and notorious child trafficker. She ran the Tennessee Children's Home Society, an unlicensed adoption agency in Memphis, Tennessee, which served as a front for her black market baby adoption operation from the 1920s until 1950. Tann orchestrated the kidnapping of young children, who were then sold to wealthy families, subjected to abuse, or, in some cases...

Our long winded hair fact is about summertime blonde maintenance and realistic expectations for highlight services. 

Join Randa on this episode about the "Pappygate" heist. 

"Pappygate" is the term coined for a notorious bourbon theft that took place in 2013, involving the disappearance of more than 200 bottles of the rare and expensive Pappy Van Winkle bourbon from the Buffalo Trace Distillery in Kentucky. The stolen bourbon was valued at over $26,000. The heist was discovered to be part of a larger scheme orchestrated by Gilbert "Toby" Curtsinger, a longtime employee at Buffalo Trace. 

Follow Randa on this spooky woods Spooky Thang.

The Devil's Tramping Ground is a mysterious site located in Chatham County, North Carolina. It is a circular patch of barren land about 40 feet in diameter where, according to local legend, nothing ever grows. The area is infamous for its eerie reputation, and numerous legends surround it.

The legend of the Wampus Cat is a folklore story rooted in the Appalachian region and the southeastern United States. The Wampus Cat is often described as a fearsome, half-woman, half-cat creature with glowing eyes and a haunting presence.

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Remember those snazzy Jean jackets celebrities wore in the 90’s? Well let us tell you about how those were made…. 

Tony and Susan Alamo were the founders of the Alamo Christian Foundation, a controversial religious group. They gained notoriety for their unconventional teachings and alleged criminal activities, including tax evasion and child abuse. Tony Alamo died in 2017, but the group still exists.

Follow Ashley on this crazy cult tale.

The disappearance of Dennis Martin in 1969 is a mysterious case that occurred in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Dennis, a 6-year-old boy, vanished during a family camping trip. Despite extensive search efforts, he was never found. The case remains unsolved, with various theories proposed over the years, but no conclusive evidence has emerged to explain his disappearance.

Dive into the eerie mysteries of Cades Cove with Randa as she unveils spine-chilling tales of the disappearing cabin, the Cussin Cover, and the haunting lights that linger in the shadows.

This case involves a woman named Jennifer's death that the Bradley County Sheriff’s office ruled a suicide, with little to no investigation. Was she erratic and unraveling, or did her boyfriend shoot her on that March night?

To check out more on this case read the original article Life, Death, Mystery.

Meriwether Lewis, of Lewis and Clark fame, died under mysterious circumstances in 1809. 
His death, officially ruled a suicide, has prompted speculation and conspiracy theories over the years. 
Some theories suggest foul play, citing inconsistencies in the evidence and Lewis's important political connections. 
However, the true cause of his death remains uncertain, leaving historians and enthusiasts intrigued by the enigma surrounding his untimely demise.

Randa has an update on some of our cases. 

- The Murdaughs from Episode 14
- Pauline Pusser, wife of Buford Pusser from Episodes 31, 32, & 33
- Bardstown from Episode 22

Also, have you ever heard of the Moon Eyed People? 

Natalee Ann Holloway was an 18 year old whose disappearance made international news after she vanished on May 30, 2005, in Aruba. Holloway lived in Mountain Brook, Alabama, and graduated from Mountain Brook High School shortly before the trip.

Her classmates last saw her outside of Carlos'n Charlie's in a car with local residents Joran van der Sloot and brothers Deepak and Satish Kalpoe. When the three men were questioned, they said that they dropped off Natalee at her hotel and denied knowing what had become of her.

On May 30, 2010  Stephany Flores Ramírez was reported missing in Lima, Pe...

Join Randa for the story about Eric Rudolph and how he evaded capture for years.

Eric Robert Rudolph is an American convicted serial bomber that carried out a series of bombings across the southern United States during the 1990s. The most notable of his bombings being the Centennial Olympic Park bombing during the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia.

He was arrested in 2003 and is serving life sentences for his crimes.

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Debbi and Denice were twins but couldn’t be more different. After the death of their mother the twins went their separate ways. 
Denice went on to meet the love of her life while working at Blockbuster in Cleveland, Tennessee. However, their relationship eventually soured and they divorced. But when Denice needed her ex husband Aaron gone, she’d call her twin to help. 
Follow Ashley with the story of Deborah and Denice Graham, the killer twins from Tennessee. 

View our case blog here
https://thestabbinstylist.com/case-blog/f/44-killer-twins-denice-and-debbi-graham

Did you know we have a homegrown cult in Chattanooga, Tennessee?
Join Ashley on the tale of The Yellow Deli and The 12 Tribes Cult. 
Find out about their start in Chattanooga and how they've grown globally as a not so peace and loving cult.

Join Randa on this tale of the catchable but unfetchable Moonshine Queen Mahala "Big Haley" Mullins.

Learn how Big Haley was able to evade the authorities and continue selling moonshine all the way up to her death.

Enjoy this bonus episode of our favorite Spooky Thangs from past episodes. 

Revisit Rotherwood Mansion, The Reed House, The Bell Witch, The Moon Eyed People, and Spearfinger.

See you next week for a Cleveland Spooky Thangs replay. You better be listen, or Tall Betsy may get you.

Stream on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Amazon Music. 

Follow us for a Spooky Season Spooky Thang while we talk about if we would rather be ghosts or shadow people & Ashley tells some Southern witch tales. 

Jenelle Potter lived a sheltered life in her new city of Mountain City, Tennessee. 

It’s there she met Billy Payne & her obsession with him grew. As her obsession grew, her hatred for his girlfriend Billie Jean Hayworth festered. 

Follow Randa on this wild story of social media fights, stalking, & the fake CIA of the “Facebook Murders”. 

Dr. Reid Llewellyn Brown was born in 1924 in Copperhill, Tennessee. He married Margaret Mary Hicks, the daughter of Dr. Hicks. The couple eventually moved to Chattanooga, Tennessee. 

There he met Freddie Brant.  Freddie had taken a job as a laboratory and X-ray technician at the Physicians and Surgeons Hospital in Chattanooga. He worked under many doctors, including Dr. Reid Brown. Dr. Brown left to open his own practice in 1962 and by 1964 Brant moved to Texas, living as Dr. Reid Brown.

Follow Ashley on this insane tale of the fake Dr. Brown. 

From the early 1940s until 1965 Dr. Thomas Hicks ran the (seemingly normal) Hicks Community Clinic in McCaysville, Georgia…
Other than the illegal baby trade he was operating through the back door. 
Join Ashley for the incredible story of “The Hicks Babies” that were illegally sold. 

Join Randa for this Tennessee Spooky Thang.
 
We’ll cover Wheatlands Plantation is Sevierville, Tennessee, all of its residents who never left, & why they stayed around. 

Grab your favorite shadow person and listen in. 


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“The Deadliest Man in Georgia History” Billy Sunday Birt, leader of the Georgia Dixie Mafia. This guy did about everything criminal, but we will cover his biggest (known) crimes & arrest.  

As always, if you see Dixie Mafia in the title, you know it’s going to be a wild tale. 

Check out his son’s book Rock Solid, The True Story of Georgia’s Dixie Mafia. 
https://www.facebook.com/RockSolidTheTrueStory

Stream on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Amazon Music. 

To view episode case sources visit:
https://thestabbinstylist.com/

Tri-State Crematory was a family business ran by Brent Marsh in Noble, Georgia.

After numerous calls to authorities, in 2002 the crematorium was investigated for improperly disposing of human remains. 

Today was discuss the conditions at Tri-State and what lead to Brent Marsh's downfall.

• SPOOKY THANG REPLAY •

Here’s a long awaited Spooky Thangs…... 
Join Randa to hear the creepy history of Lookout Mountain and Ruby Falls in our very own Chattanooga, Tennessee! 

Part4: Kirksey Nix and the Mississippi Dixie Mafia

Beginning in the late 1960s, the Dixie Mafia began working as a loosely knit group of traveling criminals. "The Strip" in Biloxi, Mississippi was home base for the Dixie Mafia. 

Follow us as we talk about Kirkey Nix as he rises to lead The Dixie Mafia.

Stream on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Amazon Music. 

• This episode is a replay from 2023. 

The State Line Mob was a group of criminals in the 1950s and 1960s at the state line in Alcorn County, Mississippi and McNairy Couty, Tennessee. 

Jack and Louise Hathcock owned and operated motels, restaurants, and clubs that was raking in money from bootlegging, gambling, prostitution, robbery, and murder. 

Check out our website Case Blog for more pictures of The State Line Mob! 
https://thestabbinstylist.com/case-blog

A couple books are where most of our information came from:
Check out: The Dawn of the Dixie...

• This episode is a replay from 2023. 

The State Line Mob was a group of criminals in the 1950s and 1960s at the state line in Alcorn County, Mississippi and McNairy Couty, Tennessee. 

Jack and Louise Hathcock owned and operated motels, restaurants, and clubs that was raking in money from bootlegging, gambling, prostitution, robbery, and murder.

Follow us on the journey as they build an empire in part 1 of The State Line Mob. 

Back in the 40s and 50s Phenix City, Alabama was known as "Sin City". It was filled to the brim with gambling, liquor, sex work, and violence. That all began to change on June 18, 1954 when an outspoken politician, Albert Patterson, was assassinated in the street. 

Follow Ashley as she tells you the wild tale of how almost every person in a Phenix City position of authority was corrupt, forming the Phenix City Machine.

- Our hair fact is don't use food products in your hair.

To view episode case sources visit:
https://thestabbinstylist.c...

Brushy Mountain State Penitentiary was a large maximum-security prison in Petros, Tennessee. Follow Ashley to hear the bloody history of Brushy Mountain.

Our hair tip is about hair oils.

To view episode case sources visit:
https://thestabbinstylist.com/
Stream on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Amazon Music. 

Susan Roark was last seen alive January 30, 1988, in Cleveland, Tennessee, with Marshall Lee Gore.  Her remains were found in Columbia County, Florida a few months later.
In all, Gore was suspected of at least 15 sexual assaults, the attempted murder of a woman in Florida, two kidnaps and (at least) one murder. Join Ashley as she tells you about how his reign of terror was finally stopped.

Our hair tip is about protecting your hair from the sun. 

To view episode case sources visit:
https://thestabbinstylist.com/

Cayce Lynn McDaniel was a 14-year-old that was last seen August 1996 after she was dropped off at her home in Milan, Tennessee. 
Initial tips throughout 1996 and unconfirmed sightings of Cayce never shed much light on the teenager's disappearance. 

In 2018, a suspect was finally named. Follow Randa and she talks about Cayce's disappearance and how the suspect was ultimately captured.  

This week instead of a hair tip, we are going to have a skincare tip from Leah! 

To view episode case sources visit:

https://thestabbinstylist.com/

Come with Ashley on a wild tale of clubs in Chattanooga in the 1970s.
Follow our guy, Billy Hull, as he becomes king of the club scene, builds this own Tiki Mansion,  his connections to corruption in the Chattanooga Police Department, and what he does with his small town fame.

But the star of this show is probably the (now demolished) Tiki Mansion. Visit the Zillow listing for the Tiki Mansion before demolition.

Here’s the only pictures of inside The Castaways Club we could find. 

Please go check out the source book for...

Join Randa as she covers Spearfinger and the Brown Mountain Lights in this month's Spooky Thangs. 

Spearfinger's right forefinger was shaped like a spear... that she used to scoop out your liver and eat it. Brown Mountain in North Carolina has unexplained lights that are documented all the way back until 1912.  Our hair fact is about pool green hair this week.

Sounds like a fun time, right?
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Christa Pike had a level of jealous towards Colleen Slemmer (over a very not impressive 17 year old Tadaryl Shipp) that lead to a heinous crime. This group claimed on be Satan worshippers in the middle of the Satanic Panic craze during the 80s in the South.

Christa, Tadaryl, and another woman named Shadolla Peterson lured Colleen in to the woods to attack and murder her. 

Follow Randa on this case of friends turned enemies and some real dumb criminals.

No one in the community suspected the unassuming worm farmers at Webb’s Bait Farm were hiding a sinister secret. 

Dan Lee Webb’s farm was operating an illegal firework’s manufacturing facility out of an old dairy barn on the property. May 27, 1983 the barn ignited killing 11 employees instantly. Ashley’s grandfather, Special Agent Courtney McGrady, helped lead the investigation in to the explosion. 

Join us on this special episode as we take a deep dive in to what happened at Webb’s Bait Farm in Polk County, Tennessee. 

View our case blog and more photos a...

Today Randa will cover a few cases out of Bardstown, Kentucky. Bardstown was named America's most beautiful small town in 2012, but a string of unsolved murders soon followed. 

Cases covered on this episode: 
•Jason Ellis (May 25, 2013)
•Kathy and Samantha Netherland (April 21, 2014)
•Crystal Rogers (July 3, 2015) 
•Tommy Ballard (November 19, 2016)

Our hair fact will be discussing why we do or don’t take pictures of your hair.

Police Interview Audio Source is 8MC Investigations on YouTube.
To view episode case sources visit:
https://thestabbinstylist.com/

This week Randa is going to tell you about a couple Cherokee stories of the Mooneyed People and Judaculla Rock. Plus the answer to last week's murder mystery! 

According to Cherokee legend the Moon Eyed people were a small, pale, light haired, and blue eyed people who inhabited the Appalachian mountains BEFORE the Cherokee migrated there. 

Legends of the Giant Judaculla, a 15 foot tall, slant eyed (his pupils were slanted in his eyes, like a cats almost), seven fingered man, say he ruled over the mountains of present day Sylva and you could not cross into hi...

We had the pleasure of hosting a Cookies and Crime decorating class on Saturday with The Happiest Things Collective here in Cleveland, TN! 

Today this episode will feature the Murder for my Valentine Murder Mystery from the class we cohosted. Enjoy!!

Zack & Addie were deep in addiction and love whenever Katrina wreck New Orleans. After living a primitive lifestyle, the transition back to real life wasn’t an easy one for the couple. 

On Oct. 17, 2006, around 8:30 pm, New Orleans police received a call from the Omni Royal Orleans Hotel that man’s body was on the roof of the parking garage. In his pocket was a suicide note detailing his girlfriend’s murder. 

The Jennings 8 is a series of unsolved murders in Jefferson Davis Parish, Louisiana.

Between 2005 and 2009, the bodies of 8 women were found in swamps and canals surrounding Jennings, Louisiana. 
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For our January Spooky Thangs Ashley is going to cover one of Tennessee's most well known spooky story, The Bell Witch. The Witch had it out for the Bell family, torturing them for years and promising to return again. She was so much of a big deal, even a president came to visit her (bad idea bro).

Randa will take us back to 1952 in West Virginia to cover the Flatwoods Monster. Was it an alien encounter? Government cover up? Cosmic crash? We will let you decide.

On November 4, 2018, Tamla Horsford was discovered dead in the backyard of the home where she had been attending a slumber party with other "football moms" the night before.

The Sheriff’s department initially ruled the death an accident, stating that the "multiple blunt force injuries" were related to Tamala likely falling from the balcony due to "acute ethanol intoxication".

Join us as we talk about the weird discrepancies in this case and the dark history of Forsyth County, GA.

We’re bringing it back to our hometown of Cleveland, Tennessee for Episode 15. 

We will cover the murders of Randall Ensley and Diane McKheen at the now demolished Park Terrace Apartments on South Lee Highway. We will walk you through the crime and the swift apprehension of the suspects. 

Stream on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or Amazon Music. 

The Murdaughs are a prominent American legal family in the Low Country region of South Carolina, leading locals to call it "Murdaugh Country".

This case has twists and turns of accidental(?) deaths, corruption. money, power, and murder.

LUCKY NUMBER 13!
For Episode 13 and our first episode of 2023 we are really excited to give you something special for the New Year! 

We will be discussing 13 cold case in Tennessee and share with you how they were ultimately solved. Spoiler alert, there are some Nationally known cases that link back to Tennessee! 

We bather a lot back and forth in the beginning of this episode, so if you want to skip that fast forward about 14 seconds in.

Let’s talk about spooky Chattanooga! Ashley is going to nerd out talking about some of her favorite Chattanooga haunting stories. 

First we talk about The Read House Hotel and it's creepy history of fires, floods, hospitals, Annalisa Netherly, and Al Capone

The second story we discuss is the beautiful Hunter Museum in downtown Chattanooga, TN with it's guest that never leaves.

Seriously though, ghosts tours are so much fun! There are tons of different companies in Chattanooga to choose from that go year round! Spooky season every season!!

To view episode cas...

Nashville suburb fast food chains were put on edge in 1997. An unknown man was coming in to restaurants, executing the employees and emptying the contents of their safe.

In this episode we talk about failed country "musician" (and loser) Paul Dennis Reid and the chaos he inflicted on the Nashville area. 

To view episode case sources visit:
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Joe Shepherd of Tellico Plains, Tennessee commited the murders of 16 year old Roxanne Woodson and 15 year old Cathy Clowers. 

After being questioned he disappeared. It was after an October 5, 1988 episode of Unsolved Mysteries aired a segment on him, he was recaptured in London, Ontario, Canada.  

He fought extradition for a year before being returned to the United States in January of 1990.

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Bob McClancy was a Vietnam veteran and former Bradenton County Sheriff’s detective in Florida. He was known as a funny man who loved animals, had a kind heart, and was devoted to his family.

A few years after he married Martha Ann, Bob retired and the couple moved to a secluded hillside cabin in Coker Creek, Tennessee. The Vietnam veteran struggled with PTSD. Bob was determined to beat the debilitating illness and in 2006 joined a 6 week program run by the Department of Veterans Affairs. There he met Chuck. 

Join us as we talk about Martha Ann...

The Rotherwood Mansion is located on bloody ground in Kingsport, Tennessee. It's hallowed grounds are littered with death and gore spanning years. Randa will tell you about the people who lived at this mansion, and the ones who never left. 

We also talk about a Chattanooga favorite, The Chattanooga Choo Choo. Ashley will tell you about those who are still diligently working The Choo Choo after death and ghost stories of those who's never left its halls.

Have a spooky story you'd like to share? Email them to thestabbinstylist@gmail.com

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Nieko Lisi was an 18 year old from Addison, New York whose disappearance is connected to both Tennessee and Michigan.

September 30, 2011 Nieko showed up at his uncle's house in an unfamiliar truck with Robbie Knight in Addison, NY. They were on their way to Buffalo, NY.

Nieko was never seen or heard from again. 

It wasn't until July 2016 that the truck Nieko and Robbie were driving was found in Nashville, Tennessee.

Randa had the pleasure to speak with Nieko's mom Monica about her son's disappearance.
Join us as we follow the twists a...

Between 1978 and 1992, several women were found dead along highways in Tennessee, Kentucky, Arkansas, Mississippi, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania.

All of the victims were redheads of some shade and the placement of the women along highways indicated the killer could have been a long-haul trucker

Join us as we talk about the victims, theories (spoiler, it links back to Cleveland, Tennessee!!), and a few potential suspects. 

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Patty Striker was found shot dead inside the Striker Premium Winery, the winery she and her husband owned in Athens, Tennessee on April 10, 2000.

In her 2014, her widower shot both of their children then himself. 
The children survived, he did not.

Join us about this unsolved (but partly solved?) case of Patty Striker.

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It's Spooky Season! 

We are excited to share some local haunts along with Randa’s personal ghosty experience for HALLOWEEN!

We tell you the spooky Cleveland stories about The Phantom Monk of Charleston, Nina Craigmiles, & Tall Betsy. 

Y'all better listen or Tall Betsy will drop your bones down the Old Arnold Well. 

Follow this page to keep up with any events that we mention: https://visitclevelandtn.com/events/

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HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
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We are excited to share some local hauntings along with Randa’s personal ghosty experience for THE SPOOKIEST DAY OF THE YEAR!⁠

Tune in for some spooky Cleveland, Tennessee stories about The Phantom Monk of Charleston, Nina Craigmiles, & Tall Betsy. ⁠
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Y'all better listen or Tall Betsy will drop your bones down the Old Arnold Well. ⁠🦴
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Rose Crabtree was working alone the night of November 30, 1988 at the Salvation Army store in Cleveland, Tennessee as two men ambushed her. 

It was 1994 before the men were identified.

Join us for a little known hometown case.

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Victor Showers disappeared from his office at an apartment complex in Chattanooga, Tennessee on December 2, 1996. Victor was a loved father, husband, and Pastor. To this day, his family is still searching for answers.

In this episode we dive in to the disappearance of Victor and speak with his family on how the investigation was handled. 

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Marsha Brantley went missing from Cleveland, Tennessee the end of May or the beginning of June 2009. 6 months went by before her hairstylist was finally the one who reported her missing. 

Marsha's husband never reported her missing and is the only suspect in this case. However, he remains free because charges have been dropped twice.

Join us as we dive in to our first case, located in our hometown. What happened to Marsha Brantley?

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Join us in ONE WEEK as we debut our first episode.
Episode One is set in our hometown of Cleveland, Tennessee so you don't want to miss it!

We are hair stylists who love true crime and hair based out of Cleveland, TN.
Each episode we give you a hair tip followed by a true crime or Spooky case.