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The Appalachian Crime Trail

The Appalachian Crime Trail

By Kiersten and Nikki

The Appalachian Crime Trail podcast is a true crime/comedy podcast that gives you the lesser-known, and sometimes unheard of stories of true crimes in Appalachia. Join us weekly as we delve into cases, focus on the victims, and work to bust down Appalachian sterotypes!
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NEW PODCAST ALERT! In The Pines - Episode 1

The Appalachian Crime TrailJan 31, 2022

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NEW PODCAST ALERT! In The Pines - Episode 1

NEW PODCAST ALERT! In The Pines - Episode 1

Welcome to the 1st episode of “InThe Pines”: a monthly podcast about the mysteries, crimes, and unexplained that could only happen in the American wilderness. Join Nikki from here at The Appalachian Crime Trail and Pox Holiday from The Pox & Puss Podcast as they look at their first mystery: The Disappearance of Dennis Martin in 1969 in The Great Smoky Mountains. Please sure to subscribe to this brand new podcast and give a review to help them out!
Jan 31, 202201:18:45
"Bet You Thought You'd Seen the Last Of Us!" - 2020 Halloween Special
Oct 30, 202043:02
Update on Missing Persons Case: Lori Keller
Oct 06, 202004:23
The Last Hurrah (Our Unedited Final Episode)
May 01, 202001:06:01
Don't Reach for the Avocado and Sheriff Maude the Super Sleuth
Apr 17, 202043:22
Mothman and the Loomis Fargo Heist

Mothman and the Loomis Fargo Heist

This week, Nikki and Kiersten cover the story of Mothman, the 1997 Loomis Fargo robbery, and a missing persons case form 1966 of Juanita Ritchie.
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Autumn Sunset by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: audionautix.com/
Plantation by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
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Celtic Impulse - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
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Apr 03, 202048:47
Trail and Trans Murders: These are their stories *DUN DUN*
Mar 20, 202053:20
You Can't Shoot a Whale from a Moving Car!
Mar 06, 202043:25
Good Ol' WV: Home of hangings and house fires

Good Ol' WV: Home of hangings and house fires

This week, Nikki and Kiersten cover the hanging of David Creigh, the murder of Jimmy Michael and his House of Horrors, and the and the disappearance of Tasha Jaquilla Degree.

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Autumn Sunset by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://audionautix.com/

Plantation by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Artist: http://audionautix.com/

Celtic Impulse - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100297

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Feb 21, 202058:51
Houses of Horrors

Houses of Horrors

This week, Nikki and Kiersten cover the murder of Larry Wayne Thomas, the story of Pazuzu Algarad and his House of Horrors, and the and the disappearance of Tamikqra Sandreia Rogers.

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Email: appalachiancrimetrail@gmail.com

Autumn Sunset by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://audionautix.com/

Plantation by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Artist: http://audionautix.com/

Celtic Impulse - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100297

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Feb 08, 202043:07
West Virginia.... Murder Momma

West Virginia.... Murder Momma

This week, Nikki and Kiersten cover the Fred Zain, the WVU Coed Murders, and the and the disappearance of James Johansen.

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Autumn Sunset by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://audionautix.com/

Plantation by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Artist: http://audionautix.com/

Celtic Impulse - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)

Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100297

Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Jan 24, 202043:05
Mine Disasters and Witchy Murders

Mine Disasters and Witchy Murders

This week, Nikki and Kiersten cover the Sago Mine Disaster, the Hex Hollow Murder, and the and a partially unsolved case involving the disappearance of Melissa Brannen.

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Email: appalachiancrimetrail@gmail.com

Autumn Sunset by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://audionautix.com/

Plantation by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Artist: http://audionautix.com/

Celtic Impulse - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100297
Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Jan 10, 202033:07
New Year, New Murders

New Year, New Murders

This week, Nikki and Kiersten discuss the 1982 Wilkes-Barre shootings and the and a partially unsolved case involving the disappearance of Gina Renee Hall.
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Email: appalachiancrimetrail@gmail.com


Autumn Sunset by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/) Artist: http://audionautix.com/


Plantation by Audionautix is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Artist: http://audionautix.com/

Celtic Impulse - Celtic by Kevin MacLeod is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution license (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/)
Source: http://incompetech.com/music/royalty-free/index.html?isrc=USUAN1100297
Artist: http://incompetech.com/

Jan 03, 202027:29
Military Murders and Murdered Men

Military Murders and Murdered Men

This week, Nikki and Kiersten discuss the murder of Barry Winchell and the unsolved murder of Trevor Armstrong. 

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Email: appalachiancrimetrail@gmail.com

Dec 27, 201931:17
Small Town Speculation

Small Town Speculation

This week, Nikki and Kiersten discuss the Quiet Dell murders and the unsolved murder of Leah Hickman.

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Dec 20, 201930:22
Let's name this one tater hole!

Let's name this one tater hole!

This week, Nikki and Kiersten discuss the death of Heather Heyer and the unsolved murders of David Lee Metzler and Heidi Lynn Childs

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Dec 13, 201925:10
All in the Family

All in the Family

This week, Nikki and Kiersten talk about the death of Billie Jo Quintier and the missing persons case of Lori Beth Sines (Keller).

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Nov 30, 201931:59
The Justice System is a Hot Mess!

The Justice System is a Hot Mess!

This week, Nikki and Kiersten discuss Rodney Reed, the Tardy Furniture murders, and missing and unidentified juveniles in Tennessee.

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Nov 22, 201948:02
It's All A Conspiracy!

It's All A Conspiracy!

On today's episode, Nikki and Kiersten talk about the murder of Sister Roberta Elam and the death of journalist Danny Casolaro.


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Nov 15, 201937:27
Georgia Murders on My Mind

Georgia Murders on My Mind

In this episode, we discuss Georgia true crime cases including murderer Janie Lou Gibbs, the murder of Timothy Coggins, and the unsolved murder of Hannah Truelove.

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Nov 08, 201949:56
Blue Murder of Kentucky

Blue Murder of Kentucky

In this episode, Nikki and Kiersten cover America's first serial killers, a mass shooting, and cold cases from Kentucky.

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Nov 01, 201955:16
Asylums, Riots, and Ghosts, oh my!

Asylums, Riots, and Ghosts, oh my!

In their first Halloween special, Nikki and Kiersten explore the history of the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum and the West Virginia Penitentiary. Their cold case includes information about the ongoing investigation into 10-11 murders at the VA Hospital in Clarksburg, WV.

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Email: appalachiancrimetrail@gmail.com

Oct 25, 201901:11:50
Spoopy Hillibillies

Spoopy Hillibillies

On this week's episode, Nikki and Kiersten cover the murder of Mr. Mullenax, the Matewan Massacre, and Belle in a Well.


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Oct 18, 201952:58
A Collection of Cold Cases

A Collection of Cold Cases

This week, Kiersten and Nikki talk about their Wal-Mart stories, the Redhead Murders, the murder of Faith Hedgepeth, and the cold case of Patrice Endres.


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Oct 11, 201901:13:43
Virginia is for Murders

Virginia is for Murders

In this week's episode, Nikki and Kiersten talk about the murders along the Rt. 29 Corridor in Virginia, a crime that killed an entire family in Farmville, VA, and provide you with information about the 40+-year-old Colonial Parkway Murders in Virginia.

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Oct 04, 201951:42
ACT talks the AT...or something like that.

ACT talks the AT...or something like that.

Disclaimer: There were some audio malfunctions on this episode, but we felt that the information was still important and wanted to publicize the stories of these hikers. Please excuse the occasional buzzing. We believe we have found the problem and will troubleshoot in future episodes. In their third episode, Nikki and Kiersten talk about crimes on the Appalachian Trail including the murder of Ron "Stronghold" Sanchez, Robert Mountford Jr. and Laura Susan Ramsay, and the unsolved murder of Scott Lilly. Send all case recommendations and Appalachian stereotypes to appalachiancrimetrail@gmail.com

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Sep 27, 201954:55
Vans Down by the River

Vans Down by the River

Kiersten and Nikki talk about The Greenbrier Ghost, the Rainbow Murders, and the disappearance of the Sodder children on this week's episode. 

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Sep 20, 201959:46
Murder-lachia

Murder-lachia

Nikki and Kiersten talk about the Murder of Skylar Neese, the murder of Gloria Simonelli (subsequently leading to the time Nikki was held hostage), and the disappearance of Dee Ann Keene. 

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Sep 13, 201951:25
The Appalachian Crime Trail Trailer

The Appalachian Crime Trail Trailer

Hey ya'll! Thanks for listening to trailer for The Appalachian Crime Trail podcast. We will have weekly episodes every Friday beginning Friday, September 13, 2019. Make sure to subscribe and follow us on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.

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Sep 10, 201902:50