8-8. Mistaken Identity Mistakes in identifying in Life, Death, Justice, and Punishment. Do we have the right person? Stories of problems in making positive identifications. https://anchor.fm/felonfile/episodes/8-8--Mistaken-Identify-e1jgkbf
8-7. The Ballad of Beautiful Nell Cropsey. On the night of November 20, 1901, a young woman disappeared from her home in Elizabeth City North Carolina. Thirty-seven days later, her body was found in the Pasquotank River. Despite a boyfriend being convicted of her murder, there are many questions about her death that remain unanswered. https://anchor.fm/felonfile/episodes/8-7--The-Ballad-of-Beautiful-Nell-Cropsey-e1iot1m
8-6 Vets, Shine and Murder on Spring Creek Two veterans from two different wars have a disagreement that leads to murder. Who were these backcountry Mountain Men? What was their story. Felonfile.com https://anchor.fm/felonfile/episodes/8-6-Vets--Shine-and-Murder-on-Spring-Creek-e1ijk3h
8-5, Almost Hanged. 1808 in the Mountains of North Carolina. One of the first uses of forensic firearm analysis in a murder investigation occurs. Though it almost happened too late. James Craig, working alone at his mill when his dogs began barking. Investigating a shot rang out and James fell. James was able to identify his shooter before he died. Was he correct on his identification? How many deaths would this shot cause? Scott has more questions along with some answers. Felon File.com On line...
8-4. The 1903 Forks of Ivy murder. The Forks of Ivy 1903. A farmer is shot working in his fields. Is it murder? Was the victim expecting it? The suspects were caught after fleeing the state. What did the governor know? When did he know it? Scott has some answers but finds even more questions. Listen to find out more. https://anchor.fm/felonfile/episodes/8-4--The-Forks-of-Ivy-murder--1903-e1hbkj0
8-3 The killing of the busiest man in Western North Carolina 1913, Murdered by the mailman. or was it self-defense? A matter of getting him before he gets you? The story of the killing of the busiest man in Western North Carolina. https://anchor.fm/felonfile/episodes/8-3-The-killing-of-the-busiest-man-in-Western-North-Carolina-e1h9uiv
8-2 A Catfish out of water A catfish out of water. or the battle of Hayes Pond. James William "Catfish" Cole (KKK) versus the Lumbee Indian Tribe. Who won the Battle. and why. Scott has some of those answers and a few more questions https://anchor.fm/felonfile/episodes/8-2-A-Catfish-out-of-water-e1h9qel
Bonus #3 Alabama Bad Guys. And some Bad Good Guys Season eight Bonus shade of blue stories. Sometimes it's hard to tell the Good Guys from the Bad Guys without a program https://anchor.fm/felonfile/episodes/Bonus-3-Alabama-Bad-Guys--And-some-Bad-Good-Guys-e1i898b
Bonus 2 season 8 When those charged with upholding the law break it. Another of Victoria's special places in hell stories. https://anchor.fm/felonfile/episodes/Bonus-2-season-8-e1i88e3
Season 8 Bonus This is a bonus edition of the Felon File Podcast. This is a bonus episode of the felon file Podcast for the start of season eight. Scott will be back soon with new stories of Crimes and incidents in the Appalachian Mountains and elsewhere. Victoria the producer for Felon File has prepared some short podcasts while Scott continues his research. He is putting together some interesting contentment for season eight. Listen next week for more stories from Scott and his research on top...
7-25 Domestic Violence isn't new but is a serious issue. The shade of blue stories about two married couples whose wedding bliss was not so blissful. Plus, an additional shade of blue story from 2022. Another special place in hell story or at least the beginnings of one. Felon file Podcast https://anchor.fm/felonfile/episodes/7-25-Domestic-Violence-it-isnt-new-e1ga053
7-24. The Lynching of Bob Brackett in. Western North Carolina, 1897, A young lady in her early 20's walked home from church. The young woman went slowly, as she had been crippled by meningitis when she was younger. She lived nearby with her parents near the town of Weaverville. At 11:30 that day, she was attacked. Shoved to the roadway by a large man. He dragged her into the roadside woods and assaulted her. After the assault a crowd formed, looking for a suspect. Finding one, the mob acted. Was...
7-23. Lavinia Fisher. The first female serial killer in the U.S.? Lavinia Fisher was thought by some to be the first female serial killer in the United States of America. Married to John Fisher, they operated a boarding house along a major commercial roadway outside of Charleston S.C. Both were convicted of several crimes. But. Was she a killer? The first documented serial killer in America? Scott has the story and some truths to tell on the alleged Charleston antebellum murderess. On Line 4-09-...
7-22. Stalking Today and Yesterday Stalking.. Today and yesterday. When did it become illegal to follow and spy on an individual? Is the idea of stalking someone a development of modern society? Scott looks at some recent infamous and not-so-recent situations. and he may have some answers to these questions. Felonfile.com https://anchor.fm/felonfile/episodes/7-22--Stalking-Today-and-Yesterday-e1fkeci
7-21. 1873 California. Does one murder justify another? 1873. The California Murder of a lady landowner by the holder of the property note. The killer turned himself in thinking he could lie or buy his way out of trouble. The community had other ideas. Does one murder justify another? Was it murder? Or was it justice? Scott has the story so you can make your own decision. On line 3-26-2022 @7 pm EST. Felonfile.com https://anchor.fm/felonfile/episodes/7-21--1873-California--Does-one-murder-justif...
A shade of blue story that starts at Muddy Creek in Forsyth County North Carolina. Or perhaps it ends there. A very popular fishing location at the time and still is by some accounts. Two local men on the 25th of August 1914 while fishing discovered something in the water that would impact a family for decades. 15 feet from the bank the object hung on the surface of the water. One of the men doing what comes naturally, he poked it with his fishing pole. Unfortunately, the object stirred and shif...
7-19. 1859, Missing Girl, Missing Body. Murder? A missing girl. Suspicions of murder. the body never found. A prominent Rockingham County NC farmer, hanged for her murder in 1860. A precedent-setting case in North Carolina law. It allowed the state to convict a person of murder without there being a corpus delicti better known as the body of the victim It was Dec. 1, 1859, when Peggy was last seen by her family; approximately a year later a farmer hung for her death. Peggy's body was never found...
7-18- 1928 100-year-old cold case murder in the Carolina mountains An almost 100-year-old cold case murder in the Carolina mountains. Three trials two suspects no convictions. Felonfile.com https://anchor.fm/felonfile/episodes/7-18--1928-100-year-old-cold-case-murder-in-the-Carolina-mountains-e1dm6nb
7-16. 1946 Eggers murder. January 2, 1946, the headless, handless body of a woman, wrapped in a blanket and tied with a rope, was found in a ravine off a mountain highway in San Bernardino. Did she lose her head over her husband or did she lose it because of her husband? On line 2/26?/2022 @ 7:00 pm EST at felonfile.com or your favorite podcast platform. https://anchor.fm/felonfile/episodes/7-16--1946-Eggers-murder-e1dd476
7-15. 1923 London England trial and a double hanging. Edith Thompson and Frederick Bywaters. Did the boyfriend kill the husband? Did the wife know? An English love triangle, and murder trial. Scott has the tragic story. On line 2-19-2022 @ 7:00 am EST felonfile.com https://anchor.fm/felonfile/episodes/7-15--1923-London-England-trial-and-double-hanging-e1darcm
7-14. 1889 Road Rage on Sleds A look at an 1889 French Canadian Road Rage incident and killing. Was the sled driver guilty of murder? Did the other sled driver deserve what happened? Scott has these questions and maybe some answers Felonfile.com https://anchor.fm/felonfile/episodes/7-14--1889-Road-Rage-on-Sleds-e1d918j
7-13. The 1827 Vance and Carson Duel The September 12th, 1827 duel between North Carolina politicians, David Vance and Sam Carson. A killing occurred but no one was charged. An honor Killing, or just murder? Listen and draw your own conclusions. On line 02-05-2022 @ 7:00 PM EST Felonfile.com https://anchor.fm/felonfile/episodes/7-13--The-1827-Vance-and-Carson-Duel-e1cm5eb
7-12 Murder in the Personal ads. Sunday, November 22nd, 1987, a young man by the name of Douglas Basham took out a personal ad in the Sunday paper. The outcome was far from his original intent. Felonfile.com https://anchor.fm/felonfile/episodes/7-12--Murder-in-the-Personal-ads-e1ch6f8
7-11. 1930s Rat River Manhunt A search for the killer of a Canadian Mounted Police Officer that runs almost to the top of the world. Who was the man? Why is there still interest in his identity? Listen and decide for yourself. felonfile.com
7-10 1872 murder of a Gilded Age Robber Baron The 1872 murder of a Gilded Age robber baron. Jubilee Jim had his hand in several historic candy jars. Rail Roads. The business of Cornelius Vanderbilt. President Grant and the United States gold market. Beautiful actresses. Jealous boyfriends and business associates. How did Jubilee meet his end? and why? A story that would make today's reality Television proud. Felonfile.com https://anchor.fm/felonfile/episodes/7-10-1872-murder-of-a-Gilded-Age-Robb...
7-9 The Derby Poisoner, 1870s Lady Murder. What is serial killing and how do you define a serial killer? The FBI says The unlawful killing of two or more victims by the same offender(s), in separate events. Wife and mother Lydia Sherman (aka) The Derby Poisoner, killed for 9 years between 1863-1871. Why did she do it? Why did it take so long to catcher her? Scott has some of the answers and a few more questions. Listen to find out more. https://anchor.fm/felonfile/episodes/7-10-The-Derby-Poisone...
7-8. The happiest man who ever lived on death row. A 1937 shade of blue story. Joe Arridy was a Mentally challenged young man. He went Smiling into The Gas Chamber for The Murder and assaults he didn’t Commit. Joe was a young man that didn’t understand the concept of death and requested ice cream as his last meal. The Warden of the Prison described Joe as the happiest man who ever lived on death row. How was Joe convicted? Should he have been? Even if convicted should he have been sentenced to d...
7-7 A Christmas murder and Arson Scott’s shade of blue Story for tonight is a story of Christmas murder, Man Hunts. Train and ship pursuits and chases. Civilians shot by government troops. A trial and justice? Listen and decide. https://anchor.fm/felonfile/episodes/7-8--Christmas-Murder-and-Arson-e1bp6le
7-6. The day they hung Santa. December 1927. Santa followed by a group of local children walked down the street heading to the First National Bank. Leaving the children outside but accompanied by three men he walked into the bank. Greetings of “hello Santa” was met with a shouting Santa telling everyone to “grab some sky” in a less than jolly tone. This was the start of shootings, manhunts, car chases, and injuries. A total of eight were wounded. Including Santa and his stealing elves, six men w...
Episode 7-5. Law Enforcement and stories of mistaken identities. Some were taken by accident. Some on purpose and some possibly by negligence. Stories of stolen and mistaken identities and the results of those mistakes.
