Mountain State Mysteries

on December 7th, 1963, James Lee Haynes went missing after hitchhiking. some say he was a victim of the mad butcher others say he was killed by three men after a barroom fight. This is the true and updated story of James Lee Haynes. Sources - bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=021715d09f9dd15da10e908605e179e25a56db736930a7bf4f8d4727555f31feJmltdHM9MTc0NDg0ODAwMA&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=4&fclid=3c627e34-fa65-673b-16dc-73e1fbcd66fe&psq=JAMES+LEE+HAYNES+DELCARED+DEAD&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly91bnNvbHZlZGFwcGFsYWNoaWEub3JnL2phbWVzLWxlZS1oYXluZXMv&ntb=1 James Lee “Jimmy” Haynes (1932-1963) - Find a Grave Memorial Linda & Brenda Haynes Glen Rogers High School Cook Interviews (witnesses & persons of interest) MSM links - WEBSITE - Home | Mountainstatemysteri (mountainstatemysteriespodcast.com) INSTAGRAM - Mountain State Mysteries - A West Virginia True Crime Podcast (@mountainstatemysteries) • Instagram photos and videos FACEBOOK - Facebook TIKTOK - Mountain State Mysteries (@mountainstatemysteries) | TikTok Youtube - (2) Mountain State Mysteries - YouTube MUSIC - Intro Music - The Company HARMONICS - Hampus Naeselius

The case we have for you today is about a three-year-old girl that seemingly vanishes from rural West Virginia in 2011, answers don't come quickly. But as the years pass, a witness comes forward with information that changes everything If you or someone you know is experiencing child abuse, you can call or text the Childhelp-Hotline at 800-422-4453. They also have a live chat option on their website. Links for non-profits Homepage - Coburn Place Homepage - West Virginia Child Advocacy Network Child Advocates Sources - Aliayah Paige Lunsford – The Charley Project EXCLUSIVE: Sister who came forward in Aliayah Lunsford case shares her story Lunsford family marks 10 years since disappearance of 3 year old Aliayah - WV MetroNews Lunsford guilty of daughter's murder: 'Finally gives an innocent child justice' - WV MetroNews MSM links - WEBSITE - Home | Mountainstatemysteri (mountainstatemysteriespodcast.com) INSTAGRAM - Mountain State Mysteries - A West Virginia True Crime Podcast (@mountainstatemysteries) • Instagram photos and videos FACEBOOK - Facebook TIKTOK - Mountain State Mysteries (@mountainstatemysteries) | TikTok Youtube - (2) Mountain State Mysteries - YouTube MUSIC - Intro Music - The Company HARMONICS - Hampus Naeselius

In this episode of Mountain State Mysteries, we dive into the life and legacy of Sid Hatfield, the fearless police chief who became a symbol of resistance during the bloody labor wars of West Virginia. Nest known for his role in the 1920 Matewan Massacre, Hatfield stood against powerful coal companies and their hired enforcers, refusing to bow to corruption and intimidation. But his defiance came at a price.SOURCES -Sid Hatfield - WikipediaMatewan Massacre (U.S. National Park Service)What Made the Battle of Blair Mountain the Largest Labor Uprising in American History | SmithsonianOn This Day in Labor History, the year was 1921, Mingo County. — West Virginia Mine Wars MuseumWilliam Sidney “Sid” Hatfield (1893-1921) - Find a Grave Memoriale-WV - Sid HatfieldWEBSITE - Home | Mountainstatemysteri (mountainstatemysteriespodcast.com)INSTAGRAM - Mountain State Mysteries - A West Virginia True Crime Podcast (@mountainstatemysteries) • Instagram photos and videosFACEBOOK - FacebookTIKTOK - Mountain State Mysteries (@mountainstatemysteries) | TikTokYoutube - (2) Mountain State Mysteries - YouTubeMUSIC -Intro Music - The CompanyHARMONICS - Hampus Naeselius

The case we have for you today is about two WVU freshmen, Mared Malarik and Karen Farrell, who vanished while hitchhiking in Morgantown on a cold night in 1970. Months later, their decapitated remains were found in a remote wooded area, Sparking up one of West Virginia's most haunting unsolved mysteries. Decades of rumors, suspects, and theories have only deepened the mystery. Who killed the coeds-and why? Join Mark and Courtney as they dive deep into the details. SOURCES - https://www.bing.com/search?pglt=2465&q=wvu+coeds&cvid=a7619bceeacb442e86ee44f36ae2f90a&gs_lcrp=EgRlZGdlKgYIABBFGDsyBggAEEUYOzIGCAEQABhAMgYIAhAAGEAyBggDEAAYQDIGCAQQABhAMgYIBRAAGEAyBggGEAAYQDIGCAcQRRg7MgYICBBFGDzSAQgyMDk3ajBqMagCALACAA&FORM=ANNTA1&PC=EDGEDSE https://www.bing.com/search?pglt=2465&q=wvu+coeds&cvid=a7619bceeacb442e86ee44f36ae2f90a&gs_lcrp=EgRlZGdlKgYIABBFGDsyBggAEEUYOzIGCAEQABhAMgYIAhAAGEAyBggDEAAYQDIGCAQQABhAMgYIBRAAGEAyBggGEAAYQDIGCAcQRRg7MgYICBBFGDzSAQgyMDk3ajBqMagCALACAA&FORM=ANNTA1&PC=EDGEDSE WVU Coed Murders | True Crime Podcast | Mared & Karen MOUNTAIN STATE MYSTERIES LINKS - WEBSITE - Home | Mountainstatemysteri (mountainstatemysteriespodcast.com) INSTAGRAM - Mountain State Mysteries - A West Virginia True Crime Podcast (@mountainstatemysteries) • Instagram photos and videos FACEBOOK - Facebook TIKTOK - Mountain State Mysteries (@mountainstatemysteries) | TikTok Youtube - (2) Mountain State Mysteries - YouTube MUSIC - Intro Music - The Company HARMONICS - Hampus Naeselius

The case we have for you today is about two WVU freshmen, Mared Malarik and Karen Farrell, who vanished while hitchhiking in Morgantown on a cold night in 1970. Months later, their decapitated remains were found in a remote wooded area, Sparking up one of West Virginia's most haunting unsolved mysteries. Decades of rumors, suspects, and theories have only deepened the mystery. Who killed the coeds-and why? Join Mark and Courtney as they dive deep into the details.SOURCES -https://www.bing.com/search?pglt=2465&q=wvu+coeds&cvid=a7619bceeacb442e86ee44f36ae2f90a&gs_lcrp=EgRlZGdlKgYIABBFGDsyBggAEEUYOzIGCAEQABhAMgYIAhAAGEAyBggDEAAYQDIGCAQQABhAMgYIBRAAGEAyBggGEAAYQDIGCAcQRRg7MgYICBBFGDzSAQgyMDk3ajBqMagCALACAA&FORM=ANNTA1&PC=EDGEDSEhttps://www.bing.com/search?pglt=2465&q=wvu+coeds&cvid=a7619bceeacb442e86ee44f36ae2f90a&gs_lcrp=EgRlZGdlKgYIABBFGDsyBggAEEUYOzIGCAEQABhAMgYIAhAAGEAyBggDEAAYQDIGCAQQABhAMgYIBRAAGEAyBggGEAAYQDIGCAcQRRg7MgYICBBFGDzSAQgyMDk3ajBqMagCALACAA&FORM=ANNTA1&PC=EDGEDSEWVU Coed Murders | True Crime Podcast | Mared & KarenMOUNTAIN STATE MYSTERIES LINKS -WEBSITE - Home | Mountainstatemysteri (mountainstatemysteriespodcast.com)INSTAGRAM - Mountain State Mysteries - A West Virginia True Crime Podcast (@mountainstatemysteries) • Instagram photos and videosFACEBOOK - FacebookTIKTOK - Mountain State Mysteries (@mountainstatemysteries) | TikTokYoutube - (2) Mountain State Mysteries - YouTubeMUSIC -Intro Music - The CompanyHARMONICS - Hampus Naeselius

The case we have for you today is about a mother who disappeared on the night of her son's birthday party in 1992. This is the case of Brenda Gail Lambert.If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Brenda Gail Lambert, or know someone who might, please contact the Mercer County Sheriff’s Department at (304) 487-8364.SOURCES -Cold Justice Investigates Disappearance Of Brenda Lambert: Recap | Crime NewsA mother vanished without a trace 32 years ago— her sister still seeks answers | The IndependentMissing: Brenda Lambert | Bluewell, WV | UncoveredBRENDA GAIL LAMBERT | Light the WayMOUNTAIN STATE MYSTERIES LINKS -WEBSITE - Home | Mountainstatemysteri (mountainstatemysteriespodcast.com)INSTAGRAM - Mountain State Mysteries - A West Virginia True Crime Podcast (@mountainstatemysteries) • Instagram photos and videosFACEBOOK - FacebookTIKTOK - Mountain State Mysteries (@mountainstatemysteries) | TikTokYoutube - (2) Mountain State Mysteries - YouTubeMUSIC -Intro Music - The CompanyHARMONICS - Hampus Naeselius

Today's case is one of the most enduring mysteries in West Virginia's history, involving murder, scandal, and conspiracy. This case of Mamie Thurman.SOURCES -Mamie Thurman - WikipediaThe murder of Mamie Thurman remains a mystery - Logan County, WV HistoryWV: The 1932 Murder of Mamie Thurman, The Appalachian Dahlia – Thoughts and PonderancesMamie Thurman murder still surrounded by mystery | Crime | register-herald.comhttps://www.bing.com/search?pglt=2465&q=MAMIE+THURMAN&cvid=bf55895143ec42a597f27a77870f5051&gs_lcrp=EgRlZGdlKgYIABBFGDsyBggAEEUYOzIGCAEQABhAMgYIAhAAGEAyBggDEEUYOzIGCAQQRRg7MgYIBRAAGEAyBggGEEUYPDIGCAcQRRg8MgYICBBFGDzSAQgyNTY5ajBqMagCALACAA&FORM=ANNTA1&PC=EDGEDSEhttps://www.bing.com/search?pglt=2465&q=MAMIE+THURMAN&cvid=bf55895143ec42a597f27a77870f5051&gs_lcrp=EgRlZGdlKgYIABBFGDsyBggAEEUYOzIGCAEQABhAMgYIAhAAGEAyBggDEEUYOzIGCAQQRRg7MgYIBRAAGEAyBggGEEUYPDIGCAcQRRg8MgYICBBFGDzSAQgyNTY5ajBqMagCALACAA&FORM=ANNTA1&PC=EDGEDSEMOUNTAIN STATE MYSTERIES LINKS -WEBSITE - Home | Mountainstatemysteri (mountainstatemysteriespodcast.com)INSTAGRAM - Mountain State Mysteries - A West Virginia True Crime Podcast (@mountainstatemysteries) • Instagram photos and videosFACEBOOK - FacebookTIKTOK - Mountain State Mysteries (@mountainstatemysteries) | TikTokMUSIC -THE DETECTIVE - Christoffer Mow DitlevsenHARMONICS - Hampus Naeselius

In November 2002, 19-year-old Samantha Burns disappeared after talking to her mom on the phone. The next morning her car was discovered engulfed in flames in a remote area. Her case became one of the states most haunting mysteries. This is the case of Samantha Burns SOURCES - WV - Samantha Nicole Burns (19) - Huntington WV, 2002 | Websleuths https://www.bing.com/search?q=samantha+burns+west+virginia&qs=n&form=QBRE&sp=-1&ghc=1&lq=0&pq=samantha+burns+west+virginia&sc=12-28&sk=&cvid=54A780A7F2BF49F49C790BD71F455AA9&ghsh=0&ghacc=0&ghpl= Father of murdered Marshall student sues mall | West Virginia Record https://www.bing.com/search?q=samantha+burns+west+virginia&qs=n&form=QBRE&sp=-1&ghc=1&lq=0&pq=samantha+burns+west+virginia&sc=12-28&sk=&cvid=54A780A7F2BF49F49C790BD71F455AA9&ghsh=0&ghacc=0&ghpl= https://www.bing.com/search?q=samantha+burns+west+virginia&qs=n&form=QBRE&sp=-1&ghc=1&lq=0&pq=samantha+burns+west+virginia&sc=12-28&sk=&cvid=54A780A7F2BF49F49C790BD71F455AA9&ghsh=0&ghacc=0&ghpl= MOUNTAIN STATE MYSTERIES LINKS - WEBSITE - Home | Mountainstatemysteri (mountainstatemysteriespodcast.com) INSTAGRAM - Mountain State Mysteries - A West Virginia True Crime Podcast (@mountainstatemysteries) • Instagram photos and videos FACEBOOK - Facebook TIKTOK - Mountain State Mysteries (@mountainstatemysteries) | TikTok MUSIC - THE DETECTIVE - Christoffer Mow Ditlevsen HARMONICS - Hampus Naeselius

The case I have for you today is one that happened in theoretically in my backyard. A case that has always made me wonder who could killer a teacher the day before her wedding? This is the case of Cynthia Jane Miller. SOURCES - COLD CASE SOLVED: Man indicted for Cynthia Miller murder from 1981 woay.com/update-man-accused-in-1981-murder-of-beckley-school-teacher-pleads-not-guilty-writes-letter-to-court/#google_vignette WV - WV - Cynthia Miller, 27, Beckley, 26 August 1981 | Websleuths Cold Case Files - Crime Stoppers of West Virginia MOUNTAIN STATE MYSTERIES LINKS - WEBSITE - Home | Mountainstatemysteri (mountainstatemysteriespodcast.com) INSTAGRAM - Mountain State Mysteries - A West Virginia True Crime Podcast (@mountainstatemysteries) • Instagram photos and videos FACEBOOK - Facebook TIKTOK - Mountain State Mysteries (@mountainstatemysteries) | TikTok MUSIC - THE DETECTIVE - Christoffer Mow Ditlevsen HARMONICS - Hampus Naeselius

The case we have for you today is about two co-workers who were found stabbed to death at a mall in Virginia in November of 1996. This is the case of Charyl Edwards and Charlita Singleton.SOURCES -23 years later, family still looking for answers in unsolved Cloverleaf Mall murders | WRIC ABC 8NewsCloverleaf Mall Murders - richmondmagazine.comRichmond Cloverleaf Mall murders impact 27 years laterUnsolved Murders in Virginia - richmondmagazine.comMOUNTAIN STATE MYSTERIES LINKS -WEBSITE - Home | Mountainstatemysteri (mountainstatemysteriespodcast.com)INSTAGRAM - Mountain State Mysteries - A West Virginia True Crime Podcast (@mountainstatemysteries) • Instagram photos and videosFACEBOOK - FacebookTIKTOK - Mountain State Mysteries (@mountainstatemysteries) | TikTokMUSIC -THE DETECTIVE - Christoffer Mow DitlevsenHARMONICS - Hampus Naeselius

The legend of Screaming Jenny haunts the tracks of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia. With many variations of her story, this tale captivates all who hears it. Join Mark on his journey through these urban legends.MOUNTAIN STATE MYSTERIES LINKS -WEBSITE - Home | Mountainstatemysteri (mountainstatemysteriespodcast.com)INSTAGRAM - Mountain State Mysteries - A West Virginia True Crime Podcast (@mountainstatemysteries) • Instagram photos and videosFACEBOOK - FacebookTIKTOK - Mountain State Mysteries (@mountainstatemysteries) | TikTok

The case I have for you today happened on a day that was supposed to be full of love. Instead, it ended with three people being murdered in a mansion on a hill. This is the case of David, Janette Henderson, and Martha Barber. Better known as the murders at the Maybeury Mansion. EVENT LINKS - Maybeury Mansion - https://www.facebook.com/share/q3CDqGj6imV5uAv8/ Prince Mansion - https://www.facebook.com/share/rWBswZ8NVhnrHzmu/ SOURCES - Why did Stanford Tony Allen kill David & Jennette Henderson & Martha E. Barber? : r/RBI (reddit.com) Historic Jones Mansion in McDowell County featured in GOLDENSEAL (wvculture.org) https://www.bing.com/search?q=maybeury+mansion+murders+maybeury+wv&cvid=b0f922615c8042d8afcbf6102ff2a81c&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqBggDEEUYOzIGCAAQABhAMgYIARBFGDsyBggCEEUYOTIGCAMQRRg7MgYIBBAAGEAyBggFEEUYPDIGCAYQRRg8MgYIBxBFGD0yBggIEEUYPNIBCDI4MDZqMGo0qAIIsAIB&PC=EDGEDSE&FPIG=A6BD3EC651A3406DBA4308115C624D36&ajaxnorecss=1&ajaxsydconv=1&first=21&FORM=PERE2 MOUNTAIN STATE MYSTERIES LINKS - WEBSITE - Home | Mountainstatemysteri (mountainstatemysteriespodcast.com) INSTAGRAM - Mountain State Mysteries - A West Virginia True Crime Podcast (@mountainstatemysteries) • Instagram photos and videos FACEBOOK - Facebook TIKTOK - Mountain State Mysteries (@mountainstatemysteries) | TikTok MUSIC - THE DETECTIVE - Christoffer Mow Ditlevsen HARMONICS - Hampus Naeselius

The case I have for you today is about a husband and wife that went to Babcock State Park to enjoy a romantic getaway. That is until intruders broke into the cabin and killed his wife... Or is that really what happened?SOURCES - Cheryl Flippo's Murder: Where is James Michael Flippo Today? (thecinemaholic.com)Cheryl Lynn Jewell Flippo (1950-1996) - Find a Grave MemorialMinister Faces Murder Charge In Wife's Death | The Spokesman-ReviewFederal appeals court nixes ’96 murder petition | News | register-herald.comFlippo v. McBride, CIVIL ACTION NO. 5:05-cv-00765 | Casetext Search + CitatorMOUNTAIN STATE MYSTERIES LINKS -WEBSITE - Home | Mountainstatemysteri (mountainstatemysteriespodcast.com)INSTAGRAM - Mountain State Mysteries - A West Virginia True Crime Podcast (@mountainstatemysteries) • Instagram photos and videosFACEBOOK - FacebookTIKTOK - Mountain State Mysteries (@mountainstatemysteries) | TikTokMUSIC -THE DETECTIVE - Christoffer Mow DitlevsenHARMONICS - Hampus Naeselius

The case we have for you today is about a man whose name became synonymous with organized crime in Boston. This is the case of James "whitey" bulger.SOURCES - Whitey Bulger killing was 'planned' and took just 7 minutes, Justice Department says - ABC News (go.com)Whitey Bulger - Death, Family & Crimes (biography.com)‘Don’t believe everything you see’: Inside Whitey Bulger’s bloody final hours (nbcnews.com)‘Whitey’ Bulger killing: Three prisoners accused of killing the Boston gangster agree to plea deals, prosecutors say | CNNWhitey Bulger Is Dead in Prison at 89; Long-Hunted Boston Mob Boss - The New York Times (nytimes.com)MOUNTAIN STATE MYSTERIES LINKS -WEBSITE - Home | Mountainstatemysteri (mountainstatemysteriespodcast.com)INSTAGRAM - Mountain State Mysteries - A West Virginia True Crime Podcast (@mountainstatemysteries) • Instagram photos and videosFACEBOOK - FacebookTIKTOK - Mountain State Mysteries (@mountainstatemysteries) | TikTokMUSIC -THE DETECTIVE - Christoffer Mow DitlevsenHARMONICS - Hampus Naeselius

In 1953, a small group of residents in Flatwoods, West Virginia set out into the night in search of a crashed UFO. What they encountered instead was a bizarre aircraft, seemingly operated by a monster. This is the story of the Flatwoods Monster

The case I have for you today involves an unidentified woman whose identity remains a mystery to this day. This is the case of Wetzel County Jane Doe. SOURCES - Wetzel County Jane Doe | Unidentified Wiki | Fandom 56UFWV (doenetwork.org) WV - WV - Littleton, WhtFem 30-45, 56UFWV, upper denture, c-section scar, orange toe polish, Feb'83 | Websleuths PARANORMAL EVENT - https://www.facebook.com/share/DCM7zwxag4iNj2gH/ MOUNTAIN STATE MYSTERIES LINKS - WEBSITE - Home | Mountainstatemysteri (mountainstatemysteriespodcast.com) INSTAGRAM - Mountain State Mysteries - A West Virginia True Crime Podcast (@mountainstatemysteries) • Instagram photos and videos FACEBOOK - Facebook TIKTOK - Mountain State Mysteries (@mountainstatemysteries) | TikTok MUSIC - THE DETECTIVE - Christoffer Mow Ditlevsen HARMONICS - Hampus Naeselius

Our case this week is Theresa Ann Woods. When 13-year-old Theresa Ann Woods left school and waited for her friend at the local 7-Eleven, she went missing. Later, her remains were found by a creek nine miles away from where she was last seen. For almost 38 years, her family has waited for answers about her disappearance and murder. If you know anything about the disappearance and murder of Theresa Ann Woods from Oak Hill, West Virginia on February 20th of 1986, please contact Wv Crime Stopper at (304)255-7867. submit a tip online at Crime Stoppers of West Virginia (crimestopperswv.com) SOURCES - Police reopen 1986 cold case of Oak Hill teen | State & Region | register-herald.com Cold case reopened by West Virginia authorities | News | montgomery-herald.com A teenage girl goes missing | Community | fayettetribune.com WV - WV - Theresa Ann Woods, 14, remains found bottom of cliff near Laurel Creek, Fayette Co, 20 Feb 1986 | Websleuths PARANORMAL EVENT - https://www.facebook.com/share/DCM7zwxag4iNj2gH/ MOUNTAIN STATE MYSTERIES LINKS - WEBSITE - Home | Mountainstatemysteri (mountainstatemysteriespodcast.com) INSTAGRAM - Mountain State Mysteries - A West Virginia True Crime Podcast (@mountainstatemysteries) • Instagram photos and videos FACEBOOK - Facebook TIKTOK - Mountain State Mysteries (@mountainstatemysteries) | TikTok MUSIC - THE DETECTIVE - Christoffer Mow Ditlevsen HARMONICS - Hampus Naeselius

In the state of West Virginia, there are 142 open missing person cases. We believe that is 142 too many. These are just some of the missing people from the state of West Virginia If you have any information on any of these cases, please use the information below to contact the local authorities. Juanita Reedy (Beckley, West Virginia) - Beckley Police Department (304)256-1720 Alfred Bradley Gibbons (Chapmanville, West Virginia) - West Virginia State Police (304)746-2100 Sheila Gail Wears (Point Pleasant) - West Virginia State Police (304)746-2100 David Harry Bleaney (Charleston, West Virginia) - Charleston Police Department (304)348-6400 James Elwood Brady (Logan, West Virginia) - West Virginia State Police (304)746-2100 Cathleen Virginia Farmer Gill (Parkersburg, West Virginia) - Wood County Sheriff's Department (304)834-3909 Susan Faye Roop (Gauley, West Virginia) - West Virginia Crime Stoppers (304)255-7867 or West Virginia State Police (304)746-2100 MOUNTAIN STATE MYSTERIES LINKS - WEBSITE - Home | Mountainstatemysteri (mountainstatemysteriespodcast.com) INSTAGRAM - Mountain State Mysteries - A West Virginia True Crime Podcast (@mountainstatemysteries) • Instagram photos and videos FACEBOOK - Facebook TIKTOK - Mountain State Mysteries (@mountainstatemysteries) | TikTok MUSIC - THE DETECTIVE - Christoffer Mow Ditlevsen HARMONICS - Hampus Naeselius

The case we have for you today involves the period between 1982 and 1984, focusing on Eugene Blake, a serial killer who perpetrated murders in West Virginia and Ohio.SOURCES -Eugene Blake Denied Parole, Next Hearing In 10 Years | News, Sports, Jobs - The IntelligencerTriple-Murderer Eugene Blake Up for Parole Next Month | News, Sports, Jobs - The IntelligencerTriple murderer Eugene Blake waits for parole decision | News, Sports, Jobs - The Times Leader (timesleaderonline.com)Don’t let convicted murderer go free | News, Sports, Jobs - Salem NewsMOUNTAIN STATE MYSTERIES LINKS -WEBSITE - Home | Mountainstatemysteri (mountainstatemysteriespodcast.com)INSTAGRAM - Mountain State Mysteries - A West Virginia True Crime Podcast (@mountainstatemysteries) • Instagram photos and videosFACEBOOK - FacebookTIKTOK - Mountain State Mysteries (@mountainstatemysteries) | TikTokMUSIC -THE DETECTIVE - Christoffer Mow DitlevsenHARMONICS - Hampus Naeselius

Today, Courtney is excited to share an intriguing UFO article she recently stumbled upon. This article has really piqued our curiosity, prompting us to take a closer look at the night skies over West Virginia. The article details some fascinating sightings and mysterious occurrences that have been reported in the area, sparking a sense of wonder and intrigue. We find ourselves eager to explore the possibility of uncovering some of these phenomena ourselves. It makes us wonder—have you ever had any encounters or experiences that have made you look up at the night sky with a sense of awe or curiosity? What do you think about the possibility of UFOs and unexplained aerial phenomena? Let’s dive into this cosmic mystery together!

Today, we dive into the case of Michelle "Shelly" Michaels—a nurse and former West Virginia University cheerleader convicted of murdering her husband and committing arson. This is part one of her story. MOUNTAIN STATE MYSTERIES LINKS - WEBSITE - Home | Mountainstatemysteri (mountainstatemysteriespodcast.com) INSTAGRAM - Mountain State Mysteries - A West Virginia True Crime Podcast (@mountainstatemysteries) • Instagram photos and videos FACEBOOK - Facebook TIKTOK - Mountain State Mysteries (@mountainstatemysteries) | TikTok MUSIC - THE DETECTIVE - Christoffer Mow Ditlevsen HARMONICS - Hampus Naeselius SOURCES - https://www.bing.com/search?q=michelle+shelly+michales&cvid=9548096230ed4107bca6ef8a443a0f5a&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIGCAEQABhA0gEINjcyNGowajSoAgiwAgE&FORM=ANAB01&PC=EDGEDSE Michael sentenced to life for husband's murder | | thedaonline.com https://www.bing.com/search?q=michelle+shelly+michales&cvid=9548096230ed4107bca6ef8a443a0f5a&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIGCAEQABhA0gEINjcyNGowajSoAgiwAgE&FORM=ANAB01&PC=EDGEDSE Death Without Mercy - CBS News Journal of a Juror in the Michelle Michael trial | West Virginia Record (wvrecord.com)

Today, we dive into the case of Michelle "Shelly" Michaels—a nurse and former West Virginia University cheerleader convicted of murdering her husband and committing arson. This is part one of her story.MOUNTAIN STATE MYSTERIES LINKS -WEBSITE - Home | Mountainstatemysteri (mountainstatemysteriespodcast.com)INSTAGRAM - Mountain State Mysteries - A West Virginia True Crime Podcast (@mountainstatemysteries) • Instagram photos and videosFACEBOOK - FacebookTIKTOK - Mountain State Mysteries (@mountainstatemysteries) | TikTokMUSIC -THE DETECTIVE - Christoffer Mow DitlevsenHARMONICS - Hampus NaeseliusSOURCES -https://www.bing.com/search?q=michelle+shelly+michales&cvid=9548096230ed4107bca6ef8a443a0f5a&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIGCAEQABhA0gEINjcyNGowajSoAgiwAgE&FORM=ANAB01&PC=EDGEDSEMichael sentenced to life for husband's murder | | thedaonline.comhttps://www.bing.com/search?q=michelle+shelly+michales&cvid=9548096230ed4107bca6ef8a443a0f5a&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUyBggAEEUYOTIGCAEQABhA0gEINjcyNGowajSoAgiwAgE&FORM=ANAB01&PC=EDGEDSEDeath Without Mercy - CBS NewsJournal of a Juror in the Michelle Michael trial | West Virginia Record (wvrecord.com)

The case we have for you today is long overdue for answers. We firmly believe the key answers are right in plain sight. Even after seven years, the family continues to seek closure. This is the case of Burley Kelley. MOUNTAIN STATE MYSTERIES LINKS - WEBSITE - Home | Mountainstatemysteri (mountainstatemysteriespodcast.com) INSTAGRAM - Mountain State Mysteries - A West Virginia True Crime Podcast (@mountainstatemysteries) • Instagram photos and videos FACEBOOK - Facebook TIKTOK - Mountain State Mysteries (@mountainstatemysteries) | TikTok MUSIC - THE DETECTIVE - Christoffer Mow Ditlevsen HARMONICS - Hampus Naeselius SOURCES - Murder still unsolved after almost two years (wsaz.com) Homicide reported in Lincoln County (wchstv.com) Name released for man found dead in Lincoln County home | Cops & Courts | wvgazettemail.com

The story I have for you today is one that everyone may know but you may not know the haunting behind it. This is the story of John henry and the haunting of the Big Bend Tunnel.MOUNTAIN STATE MYSTERIES LINKS -WEBSITE - Home | Mountainstatemysteri (mountainstatemysteriespodcast.com)INSTAGRAM - Mountain State Mysteries - A West Virginia True Crime Podcast (@mountainstatemysteries) • Instagram photos and videosFACEBOOK - FacebookTIKTOK - Mountain State Mysteries (@mountainstatemysteries) | TikTokMUSIC -THE DETECTIVE - Christoffer Mow DitlevsenHARMONICS - Hampus Naeselius

The case I have for you today is about a 16-year-old who got mad at his parents and ended up killing his entire family. this is the case of Jerry Ball.MOUNTAIN STATE MYSTERIES LINKS -WEBSITE - Home | Mountainstatemysteri (mountainstatemysteriespodcast.com)INSTAGRAM - Mountain State Mysteries - A West Virginia True Crime Podcast (@mountainstatemysteries) • Instagram photos and videosFACEBOOK - FacebookTIKTOK - Mountain State Mysteries (@mountainstatemysteries) | TikTokMUSIC -THE DETECTIVE - Christoffer Mow DitlevsenHARMONICS - Hampus Naeselius

The case we have for you today is about a woman whose life tried to bring her down so many times, but she always came out on top. That is until one night in August of 1953. This is the case of Juliet Staunton Clark. SOURCES - Juliet Lyell “Julia” Staunton Clark (1894-1953) - Find a Grave Memorial bing.com/ck/a?!&&p=2e211300fddace5fJmltdHM9MTcxODMyMzIwMCZpZ3VpZD0zYzYyN2UzNC1mYTY1LTY3M2ItMTZkYy03M2UxZmJjZDY2ZmUmaW5zaWQ9NTIyOQ&ptn=3&ver=2&hsh=3&fclid=3c627e34-fa65-673b-16dc-73e1fbcd66fe&psq=juliet+stanton+clark&u=a1aHR0cHM6Ly93d3cubXVyZGVyb25zdGF1bnRvbi5jb20v&ntb=1 Missing file from 1953 homicide probe surfaces, sheds new light on city's darkest cold case | News | herald-dispatch.com MOUNTAIN STATE MYSTERIES LINKS - WEBSITE - Home | Mountainstatemysteri (mountainstatemysteriespodcast.com) INSTAGRAM - Mountain State Mysteries - A West Virginia True Crime Podcast (@mountainstatemysteries) • Instagram photos and videos FACEBOOK - Facebook TIKTOK - Mountain State Mysteries (@mountainstatemysteries) | TikTok MUSIC - THE DETECTIVE - Christoffer Mow Ditlevsen HARMONICS - Hampus Naeselius

The case we have for you today is about a woman whose life was suddenly taken, and her body was disposed of in one of the most tragic ways. This is the case of Betty Blevins.Website - Home | Mountainstatemysteri (mountainstatemysteriespodcast.com)Instagram - Mountain State Mysteries - A West Virginia True Crime Podcast (@mountainstatemysteries) • Instagram photos and videosFacebook - FacebookTiktok - Mountain State Mysteries (@mountainstatemysteries) | TikTokMUSIC -THE DECECTIVE - Christoffer Moe DitlevsenHARMONICS - Hampus NaeseliusSOUND EFFECTS - Epidemic Sound

The Pennsylvania State Police Uniontown station is asking for help identifying a fatal crash victim. The female passenger is thought to have been a West Virginia citizen. For images, please head to our social media and website (linked below) If you or anyone you know has any information on this case, please contact the Pennsylvania State Police Uniontown Station at (724)439-7111MOUNTAIN STATE MYSTERIES LINKS -WEBSITE - Home | Mountainstatemysteri (mountainstatemysteriespodcast.com)INSTAGRAM - Mountain State Mysteries - A West Virginia True Crime Podcast (@mountainstatemysteries) • Instagram photos and videosFACEBOOK - FacebookTIKTOK - Mountain State Mysteries (@mountainstatemysteries) | TikTokMUSIC -THE DETECTIVE - Christoffer Mow DitlevsenHARMONICS - Hampus Naeselius

The case we have for you today is about a woman who seemed to have it all. A loving husband, a 19-month-old daughter, a family who loved her and plans for the future. That is until two men stole it all away from her. This is the case of Patricia Sue Richmond.SOURCES -Historical Newspapers from the 1700's-2000s - Newspapers.comPatricia Sue Brogan Richmond (1954-1973) - Find a Grave MemorialCold Case Files - Crime Stoppers of West Virginia (crimestoppersweb.com)https://www.bing.com/search?q=patricia+sue+richmond+west+virginia&cvid=95d6c6173e2f4f4797d1ddac5f9b242b&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqBggAEEUYOzIGCAAQRRg7MgYIARBFGDkyBggCEC4YQDIGCAMQLhhAMgYIBBAuGEAyBggFEC4YQDIGCAYQABhAMgYIBxAAGEAyBggIEAAYQNIBCDMxMTdqMGo5qAIEsAIB&FORM=ANAB01&PC=EDGEDSECold Case Files - Crime Stoppers of West Virginia (crimestoppersweb.com)MOUNTAIN STATE MYSTERIES LINKS -WEBSITE - Home | Mountainstatemysteri (mountainstatemysteriespodcast.com)INSTAGRAM - Mountain State Mysteries - A West Virginia True Crime Podcast (@mountainstatemysteries) • Instagram photos and videosFACEBOOK - FacebookTIKTOK - Mountain State Mysteries (@mountainstatemysteries) | TikTokMUSIC -THE DETECTIVE - Christoffer Moe DitlevsenHARMONICS - Hampus Naeselius

When 20-year-old Jaleayah Davis was found deceased on the interstate at mile marker 181. Authorities are quick to rule her death as drinking and driving. However, her family and the town of Marietta Ohio, are not convinced, and begin a 13 journey to get answers - and justice. JUSTICE FOR JALEAYAH FACEBOOK PAGE - Justice For Jaleayah Davis | FacebookSOURCES - https://www.bing.com/search?q=jaleayah+davis+case&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqBwgBEEUYwgMyBwgAEEUYwgMyBwgBEEUYwgMyBwgCEEUYwgMyBwgDEEUYwgMyBwgEEEUYwgMyBwgFEEUYwgMyBwgGEEUYwgMyBwgHEEUYwgPSAQoyNTY4MDFqMGo0qAIIsAIB&FORM=ANAB01&PC=EDGEDSEStill A Mystery: Jaleayah Davis' Death At Mile Marker 181 | Still a Mystery on Investigation Discovery | Investigation DiscoveryEmily Nestor built her podcast Mile Marker 181 around a murder - then admitted it never happened | The Independenthttps://www.bing.com/search?q=jaleayah+davis+case&gs_lcrp=EgZjaHJvbWUqBwgBEEUYwgMyBwgAEEUYwgMyBwgBEEUYwgMyBwgCEEUYwgMyBwgDEEUYwgMyBwgEEEUYwgMyBwgFEEUYwgMyBwgGEEUYwgMyBwgHEEUYwgPSAQoyNTY4MDFqMGo0qAIIsAIB&FORM=ANAB01&PC=EDGEDSEMOUNTAIN STATE MYSTERIES LINKS - WEBSITE - Home | Mountainstatemysteri (mountainstatemysteriespodcast.com)INSTAGRAM - Mountain State Mysteries - A West Virginia True Crime Podcast (@mountainstatemysteries) • Instagram photos and videosTIKTOK - Mountain State Mysteries (@mountainstatemysteries) | TikTokFACEBOOK - FacebookMUSIC - THE DECECTIVE - Christoffer Moe DitlevsenHARMONICS - Hampus NaeseliusSOUND EFFECTS - Epidemic Sound

Today we wanted to bring you a small update on the case of Nastasha 'Alex" Carter. As more details become available we will be bringing you a full update episode

It's the end of season 2! Join Mark and Courtney as they take a look back at all of the cases they've covered in season 2 of Mountain State Mysteries.

The case we have for you today is our most personal case to date. It's the case of Natasha "Alex" Carter. She went missing on August 8th, 2000. For 21 years, her case was as cold as a West Virginia winter. In 2021, the FBI reopened her case, and in October of 2023, Larry Webb was charged with first-degree murder. Website - Home | Mountainstatemysteri (mountainstatemysteriespodcast.com) Instagram - Mountain State Mysteries - A West Virginia True Crime Podcast (@mountainstatemysteries) • Instagram photos and videos Facebook - Facebook Tiktok - Mountain State Mysteries (@mountainstatemysteries) | TikTok

Chandice Cochran, A Sutton, West Virginia native, left her mother a note on the kitchen counter on August 20th, 2019. - and disappeared, into thin air, after going to the Birch River area with someone she considered to be safe. Five years later, her heartbroken mother still has so many unanswered questions. Sign the petition to help give Chandice the justice she deserves. Petition · Justice for Chandice Cochran · Change.org If you have any information on the wheresbouts of Chandice Cochran, please call the West Virginia State Police in Sutton West Virginia at (304)765-2101 Don't miss out on all think Mountain State Mysteries Instagram - Mountain State Mysteries - A West Virginia True Crime Podcast (@mountainstatemysteries) • Instagram photos and videos Facebook - Facebook Tiktok - Mountain State Mysteries (@mountainstatemysteries) | TikTok Website - Home | Mountainstatemysteri (mountainstatemysteriespodcast.com) Mountain State Mysteries is hosted by Mark Covey and Courtney Meadows

Leah Hickman, a 20-year-old Marshall University student, visited a McDonald's close to her Huntington, West Virginia apartment on December 14, 2007. Tragically, a week later, her lifeless body was discovered in the basement crawl space after an extensive search and nationwide pleas for assistance. She had been fatally strangled.Regrettably, justice remains elusive as her murder case remains unsolved, having grown cold over the years.If you possess any relevant information about the tragic death of Leah Hickman, please reach out to the Huntington, WV Police Department at 304-969-4470. Your assistance could be invaluable in solving this case.Website - Home | Mountainstatemysteri (mountainstatemysteriespodcast.com)Instagram - Mountain State Mysteries - A West Virginia True Crime Podcast (@mountainstatemysteries) • Instagram photos and videosFacebook - FacebookTiktok - Mountain State Mysteries (@mountainstatemysteries) | TikTok

Leah Hickman, a 20-year-old Marshall University student, visited a McDonald's close to her Huntington, West Virginia apartment on December 14, 2007. Tragically, a week later, her lifeless body was discovered in the basement crawl space after an extensive search and nationwide pleas for assistance. She had been fatally strangled. Regrettably, justice remains elusive as her murder case remains unsolved, having grown cold over the years. If you possess any relevant information about the tragic death of Leah Hickman, please reach out to the Huntington, WV Police Department at 304-969-4470. Your assistance could be invaluable in solving this case. Website - Home | Mountainstatemysteri (mountainstatemysteriespodcast.com) Instagram - Mountain State Mysteries - A West Virginia True Crime Podcast (@mountainstatemysteries) • Instagram photos and videos Facebook - Facebook Tiktok - Mountain State Mysteries (@mountainstatemysteries) | TikTok

The case we have for you today is the case of Nicole Dawn Markey. A 16-year-old girl from Fairmont, West Virginia. She was last seen by her family on January 17, 2003.Two weeks later her body would be found in the Teverbaugh creek. Nicole's case should be a solved one. Sadly, it's as cold as a West Virginia winter.If you have any information on the murder of Nicole Dawn Markey, contact the Marion County Sheriff's Department at (304)367-5300Website - Home | Mountainstatemysteri (mountainstatemysteriespodcast.com)Sources - Nicole Dawn Markley (1986-2003) - Find a Grave MemorialMother still hoping for answers in 2003 murder of daughter Nicole Markley (nbcnews.com)Murder of West Virginia teen still unsolved nearly two decades later (yahoo.com)Nicole Markley, 16, was found... - Unidentified And Missing People | FacebookMusic - The Detective - Christoffer Moe DitlevsenHarmonics - Hampus Naeselius

Our case this week is the case of Cleo Burdette. A 78-year-old cattle rancher from Sissonville, West Virginia. On August 13th, 2004, Cleo was found murdered in his home. For 19 years there have been questions that remain unanswered.If you have any information on the case of Celo Burdette, contact that Kanawha County Sheriff's Department at (304)357-0169 or email [email protected] - www.mountainstatemysteriespodcast.comSOURCES - Cleo Burdette (1926-2004) - Find a Grave MemorialCold Case Files: Who killed 77-year-old Cleo Burdette inside his Sissonville home? | WCHS (wchstv.com)Cold Case Spotlight - Cleo Burdette - Project: Cold Case (projectcoldcase.org)

One year ago today, we started Mountain State Mysteries. Tonight we want to take you back to our first case a tell you a few new things about it. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts for supporting us! website - www.mountainstatemysteriespodcast.com music - The Detective - Christoffer Moe Ditlevsen Harmonics - Hampus Naeselius

Join us for our last state haunt where we tell you two ghost stories from the Trans - Allegheny Lunatic Asylum.

Today we wanted to drop a bonus episode to give you and update on the case of Gretchen Fleming. A girl who has been missing from Parkersburg, West Virginia since December 4, 2022.If you have any information on the whereabouts of Gretchen Fleming, please call Detective Zimmerman at (304)424-1072 or the Parkersburg Police Department at (304)424-8444

Have you heard of the 3 youtubers who disappeared after visiting the Lake Shawnee amusement park?Join Mountain State Mysteries while we tell you a campfire story then the history of the Lake Shawnee Amusement Park.

The Bishop family decided to stay at Babcock State Park for the night. Little did they know a murder happened there just three years prior. Listen to a campfire tell and the real story in tonight's episode of State Haunts

The village of Middleway, situated in West Virginia, is a small community boasting a population of fewer than 500 residents, despite it's establishment in the early 18th century, Middleway holds a unique place in history due to a legend dating back to the late 1700's, where a local farmer and his family experienced paranormal-like occurrences. A historical marker now stands in the community recounting these infamous events; "Following the 1794 death of an unknown individual at Livingston's farm among Middleway's inhabitants for many years." This enigmatic and extensively documented tale of the Wizard Clip.Website - www.mountainstatemysteriespodcast.comMusic - Closet Creeper - Hampus Naeselius Quantum Mechanics - Silver Maple Drone Horror - Tonalities

Get ready to dive into the chilling world of West Virginia's haunted past! Join us on our new ghost story podcast as we unravel spine-tingling tales of restless spirits, eerie encounters, and unexplained phenomena. From the haunted halls of abandoned asylums to the ghostly whispers in the Appalachian Mountains, each episode will leave you on the edge of your seat. Are you brave enough to join us?Stay tuned for our haunted October with State Haunts episodes dropping every Friday!

Today, we want to tell you the story of Mazie Mae Sigmon-Palmer and John Eric Farley, a couple who were enjoying an evening in Charleston, West Virginia, on July 15th, 1979, this would be the final night they would ever been seen alive. If you have any information related to the homicide of John Eric "JAY" Farley or the murder of Mazie Mae Sigmon-Palmer, please reach out to Sgt, Michal Dickerson at the Gauley Bridge Detachment of the West Virginia State Police by calling (304)779-2161, Your cooperation can be invaluable in assisting with these cases.website - Home | Mountainstatemysteri (mountainstatemysteriespodcast.com)sources - Mazie Mae Sigmon-Palmer – The Charley ProjectMissing: Mazie Sigmon-Palmer | Charleston, WV | Uncovered(4) Families of Jay Farley (murdered) and Mazie Mae Sigmon-Palmer (missing) looking for help solving their connected cases. : UnresolvedMysteries (reddit.com)WV - WV - Mazie Sigmon Palmer, 25, Sissonville, 14 July 1979 | Websleuths

Imagine this: a small town in West Virginia, a family celebrating Christmas Eve, and a devastating fire that changes their lives forever. Join us on Mountain State Mysteries as we dive deep into the mysterious Sodder case. We'll explore the puzzling disappearance of five children, the strange circumstances surrounding the fire, and the countless theories that have emerged over the years. Get ready for a gripping tale of intrigue, unanswered questions, and a family's relentless search for the truth. Home | Mountainstatemysteri (mountainstatemysteriespodcast.com)SOURCES - No Direct Evidence: The Story of the Missing Sodder Children: Bragg, Bob Lane, Bragg, Bob Lane: 9173164504682: Amazon.com: BooksThe weird disappearance of the Sodder Children in West Virginia — StrangeOutdoors.comThe Children Who Went Up In Smoke | History| Smithsonian MagazineHistorical Newspapers from 1700s-2000s - Newspapers.comSodder children disappearance - WikipediaParcast

On September 7th, 1977, Margie Dodd would leave work at a local bank just five miles away she would turn off the road where she would be abducted. 16 years later her body would be found and 24 years she would finally be identified.IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION ON THE CASE, OF MARGIE DODD PLEASE CONTACT THE RALEIGH COUNTY DETACHMENT OF THE WV STATE POLICEAT (304)256-6700RALEIGH COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT AT (304)255-9300OR CRIME STOPPERS OF WEST VIRGINIA AT(304)255-7867OR AT CRIME STOPPERS WV . COM YOU CAN ALSO EMAIL US AT [email protected] - www.mountainstatemysteriespodcast.com sources WV Cold Case Homicides - George Bragg (page 89-91)www.Newspaper.comwvvaCold Case Files - Crime Stoppers of West Virginia (crimestopperswv.com)Mysterious WV Podcast - Ohio Mysteries - 1977: The curious case of Margaret Dodd (ohiomysteries.com)Music - The Detective, Tracker, Ghosting -CHRISTOFFER MOE DITLEVSEN

The morning of October 17th, 1936, started out like any other day at the Enslow mansion. However, things took a dark turn when the housekeeper discovered Juliette Buffington Enslow murdered. It was a shocking discovery that left the entire community in disbelief. Just four days later, the headlines reveled that her own son had been arrested for the murder. It was a tragedy that no one could have seen coming, and it left a deep scar on the community for years to come. WEBSITE - .MOUNTAINSTATEMYSTERIESPODCAST.COM MUSIC - The Detective - CHRISTOFFER MOE DITLEVSENTracker - CHRISTOFFER MOE DITLEVSEN

Today were bringing you a small update in the case of Judy Petty from Parkersburg West Virginia. Her case is now being looked into again after two new suspects have been brought to the table. Newspaper Article - Cold case team reports new leads in Judith Petty murder | News, Sports, Jobs - News and SentinelWebsite - Home | Mountainstatemysteri (mountainstatemysteriespodcast.com)Music - The Detective - Christoffer Moe Ditlsven Harmonics - Hampus Naeselius