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On September 23, 2012, a fire destroyed a home in rural Bedford County, Tennessee, where Leon and Molly McClaran lived with their grandchildren, 9-year-old Chloie Leverette and 7-year-old Gage Daniel. The grandparents were found inside but the children were not. With no trace of them in the debris and investigators later stating they don’t believe the kids were in the fire, an Amber Alert was issued that remains active to this day. In this episode, we break down the timeline and the details that turned a house fire into an ongoing mystery.

In this episode of we head to Dayton to explore the infamous Scopes Trial—a courtroom battle that turned a small Tennessee town into the center of a national debate. When teacher John T. Scopes was charged with violating the Butler Act by teaching evolution, the case quickly exploded into a media spectacle featuring legendary attorneys Clarence Darrow and William Jennings Bryan. We break down how the trial started, what really happened inside the courtroom, and how this famous “Monkey Trial” forever changed the conversation about science, religion, and education in America.

In this episode, we’re covering the infamous Hopkinsville Encounter, a bizarre 1955 case in rural Kentucky where a farm family claimed their home was surrounded by small, glowing creatures late at night. After firing at the figures and watching them seemingly disappear into the darkness, the terrified group fled to police, sparking one of the most famous and debated alien encounter stories in American history. We break down what the family reported, the investigation that followed, and why the mystery still hasn’t been fully explained.

In this episode, we’re covering the disturbing history of the Good Ol’ Boy Roundup, an annual off duty gathering of law enforcement officers held along the Ocoee River in Tennessee from 1980 through the mid-1990s. What began as a simple rafting and cookout retreat grew into a large, alcohol fueled event that later drew national attention after reports surfaced of racist skits, offensive displays, and a hostile environment for minority officers and women. A federal investigation ultimately uncovered a culture of extreme misconduct and permissive behavior, raising serious questions about accountability, ethics, and how off duty conduct can impact public trust in law enforcement.

This week, we’re covering the bizarre true crime case of the Phantom Barber of Pascagoula, an unidentified intruder who broke into homes in 1942 and cut chunks of hair from sleeping victims, mostly young girls, without ever physically harming them. As fear spread through the small Mississippi town, families locked down their homes and police scrambled for answers.A local man was arrested and convicted on circumstantial evidence, but many still question whether the real culprit was ever caught. Strange, unsettling, and completely real... this one’s a Southern mystery that feels almost too weird to believe.

Robert Brasher didn’t look like a monster. He blended in. He lived quietly. And for years, no one suspected the violence hiding beneath the surface.In this episode, we dive into the disturbing case of Robert Brasher, a man whose escalating rage and obsession led to murder. From the warning signs that were missed to the devastating consequences for his victims and their families, this is a case that forces us to ask how well we ever truly know the people around us.We break down the timeline, the psychology, and the aftermath — and explore how control, entitlement, and unchecked anger can turn deadly.Listener discretion advised. This episode contains discussion of violence and murder.

On the morning of December 11, 1990, an ordinary commute on Interstate 75 between Athens and Cleveland, Tennessee turned into a nightmare. As drivers crossed the Hiwassee River bridge, they were suddenly swallowed by a blinding wall of fog—so thick survivors said it felt like driving into milk. Within minutes, a single crash involving a tractor-trailer hauling hazardous chemicals triggered a massive chain reaction, leaving 99 vehicles mangled across the interstate as fires burned inside the haze.In Episode 87, we unravel how this deadly fog formed, why no one saw it coming, and what first responders faced as crash after crash echoed through the mist. From haunting survivor accounts to the lawsuits that followed, this episode dives into one of Tennessee’s most chilling and lesser-known disasters—where visibility vanished, and lives were changed forever.

This episode dives into one of the strangest chapters of Southern folklore and human hysteria. When rumors spread that a captured mermaid had arrived in Charleston, curiosity quickly twisted into obsession, drawing massive crowds desperate to see the mysterious creature. What began as fascination spiraled into chaos, tension, and violence as fear, spectacle, and deception collided in the streets. In this episode, we unravel how the legend began, why people became consumed by it, and whether there was ever truly a mermaid at all or just a powerful tale that exposed the darker, wilder side of human behavior.

When Kathleen Wrinkle disappeared in 1956, Cleveland was left with nothing but questions and a cold trail leading toward the mountains above Parksville Lake. Half a century later, a series of dives uncovered her car, her remains, and the truth hidden beneath forty feet of water.

In August 1991, 25-year-old attorney Carrie Lawson was kidnapped from her home in Jasper, Alabama after answering a late-night phone call, setting off one of the most haunting investigations in the state’s history. What began as a ransom plot quickly revealed a disturbing scheme involving someone known to her family, leading to weeks of taunting phone calls, dead-end instructions, and desperate attempts to bring her home. Despite the massive search effort, Carrie was murdered, and her remains were not found for years, leaving her community devastated and forever marked by the brutality of her case. Her story continues to stand as one of Alabama’s most unforgettable reminders of how betrayal and violence can hide behind familiar faces.

Meet our new friend, the Lizard Man of Bishopville, South Carolina — the seven-foot swamp celebrity with glowing red eyes, three toes, and a serious grudge against car bumpers. Back in the summer of ’88, poor Christopher Davis was just changing a tire when this scaly superstar came charging out of Scape Ore Swamp, leaving scratches, dents, and a lifetime of questions. Was it a cryptid? A prank? A sweaty guy in a bad costume? Who knows — but Bishopville turned him into a legend, complete with T-shirts, festivals, and even plaster casts of those famous footprints. Tune in as we head deep into the swamp to uncover how one wild night turned into one of the South’s strangest love stories between a town and its lizard.

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 law, and leaving a trail of miracles, madness, and tragedy in its wake. We’ll explore how these secretive congregations conduct their fiery services, the deadly bites that made headlines, and the eerie persistence of a ritual outlawed yet still alive in hidden hollers today. Equal parts faith and folklore, this story is a haunting reminder of how belief can both inspire — and consume. So light your candles, lock your doors, and join us as we lift the lid on one of the South’s strangest and most spine-tingling legacies.

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 crime, a little bit of catching up, and a whole lot of our usual chaos. Think of this episode like sitting down with your true crime besties and diving right back into everything weird, mysterious, and Southern gothic for spooky season.And most importantly, thank YOU. Whether you’ve been here since the beginning or you’re just finding us, we can’t say enough how much your support means. You’ve helped us grow from a little idea into Season 3 of The Stabbin Stylist Podcast, and we couldn’t do it without you. 💀🎧 Tune in now for the latest case chatter and a warm welcome back to the dark side of the South.

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 feuds, leaving a trail of bodies and a legend that still lingers in the mountains today.Join us as we explore Jenny’s transformation from grieving wife and mother to a feared matriarch of vengeance. We’ll dive into the tragedies, the feuds, and the eerie legacy she left behind—right down to the macabre relic she kept as a trophy of her first kill.Tune in for a story that blends spooky thangs and true crime in one of the South’s most infamous legends.

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. ••• This is a graphic and disturbing case. To skip scene and autopsy details skip from 14 minutes to 36 minutes. •••