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Mountain State Mysteries
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And this is Mountain State Mysteries. A true crime podcast bringing you chilling true crime from the Mountain State.
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S4 Ep51: The Case of Evelyn Shrewsbury
Yesterday00:23:23Tap to summarizeOn May 16th, 1974, what began as an ordinary afternoon in Flat Top, West Virginia, ended in tragedy when 36-year-old Evelyn Shrewsbury was found murdered on her family's property. More than five decades later, a mysterious hitchhiker, a blue vehicle, and a prime suspect continue to raise questions in this unsolved case. Join Mark as he examines Evelyn's final hours and the investigation that has left her family searching for answers for over fifty years. Sources -Evelyn Hope Thomas Shrewsbury (1947-1974) - Find a Grave MemorialJUSTICE FOR HOPE - HomeMSM links -PATERON - Mountain State Mysteries | Podcast | PatreonWEBSITE - 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 Naeseliu
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S4 Ep50: The Case of Fame Cooper
2w ago00:39:04Tap to summarizeIn the summer of 1990, 14-year-old Fame Cooper disappeared after sneaking out of her home in Fairmont, West Virginia. Four months later, hunters made a heartbreaking discovery that turned her disappearance into a homicide investigation. More than three decades later, her murder remains unsolved. In this episode of Mountain State Mysteries, we explore Fame's life, the investigation into her death, and the questions that still remain. Sources -Fame Cooper - Project: Cold CaseFame Cooper (1975-1990) - Find a Grave Memorial30+ year investigation of Fame Cooper's murder lives onLoved ones reflect on Fame Cooper's unsolved murderUnsolved Murder of Fame Cooper: A 30-Year Investigation - Reality NewsUnsolved Missing and Murder Cases in West Virginia | UncoveredMSM links -PATERON - Mountain State Mysteries | Podcast | PatreonWEBSITE - 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 Naeseliu
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S4 Ep49: The Case of John McCoy (The Picket Line Murder)
3w ago00:38:43Tap to summarizeOn a cold January morning in 1990, a labor dispute in McDowell County, West Virginia turned deadly. As gunfire erupted along a UMWA picket line, one miner was killed and two others were wounded. More than three decades later, the murder of John McCoy remains unsolved. In this episode of Mountain State Mysteries, we examine the events that led to the shooting, the investigation that followed, and the questions that still remain. Sources -Cabin Creek Project: murder of UMW member John McCoy; show broadcast by WVVA-TV, channel 6, Bluefield, West Virginia: tape 7-32, 1990 January 16 | Penn State University Libraries Archival CollectionsMine 'war' leaves one dead; two injured - UPI ArchivesWelch resident shot to death in 1990 picket line violence | Local News | bdtonline.comMSM links -PATERON - Mountain State Mysteries | Podcast | PatreonWEBSITE - 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 Naeseliu
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S4 Ep48: The Case of The Pocahontas Three - Robert Davis, Una Mae Davis, and Bobby Hopewell Jr.
4w ago00:52:45Tap to summarizeIn 1989, a brutal triple murder rocked the small coal town of Pocahontas, Virginia. What followed was a years-long investigation involving drugs, betrayal, federal indictments, and courtroom battles. This is the story of the Pocahontas Triple Murder. Sources -Murder in the Mountains: Triple murder in Pocahontas — 1989 investigation unearths drugs, sex, family feuds and double-crossings in small Virginia town | News | bdtonline.comFormer Town Mayor, a Drug Dealer, Is Held in Family's Killing - The New York TimesEx-Mayor Arrested in Va. Shotgun DeathsMSM links -PATERON - Mountain State Mysteries | Podcast | PatreonWEBSITE - 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 Naeseliu
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S4 Ep47: The Case of Marsha Ferber
Jun 2201:25:24Tap to summarizeIn 1988, Morgantown business owner and community fixture Marsha Ferber vanished without a trace. In this episode of Mountain State Mysteries, we explore the life she built, the people who last saw her, and the conflicting timeline that has left her disappearance unsolved for nearly four decades. From the Underground Railroad to a mysterious trip to Pittsburgh, this is the story of a woman who meant so much to so many, and the questions that still remain.Sources -https://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/1tj6v2h/missing_in_west_virginia_what_happened_to_marsha/?solution=541de1041f8e6364541de1041f8e6364&js_challenge=1&token=7afd7253fec22262ff1c52b1703fe9ec1914a540e306b8809c2e395b9c976eb7&jsc_orig_r=https://wondermedianetwork.com/work/i-was-never-there/episode-1-what-the-hell-happened-to-marsha-mudd-ferber/https://charleyproject.org/case/marsha-carol-ferberhttps://morgantownmag.com/missing-marsha/amp/MSM links -PATERON - Mountain State Mysteries | Podcast | PatreonWEBSITE - 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 Naeseliu
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S4 Ep46: The Kanawha County Sniper
Jun 1000:35:54Tap to summarizeIn August 2003, a series of seemingly random shootings left Kanawha County on edge and drew comparisons to the Washington, D.C. sniper attacks. Three people were killed in separate shootings outside local businesses, sparking one of the largest manhunts in West Virginia history. This week, we dive into the Kanawha Valley Sniper case, the investigation that followed, and the questions that lingered for years before an arrest was finally made. Sources -2003 West Virginia sniper - Wikipediahurherald.com/obits.php?id=43714W.Va. man gets 40 years for sniper-style slaying | News | herald-dispatch.com40 Years For Kanawha Sniper - WV MetroNewsMSM links -PATERON - Mountain State Mysteries | Podcast | PatreonWEBSITE - 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 Naeseliu
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S4 Ep45: Is Lora Skaggs the Morgan County Jane Doe? with A Paul - Unsolved in West Virginia
Jun 100:40:06Tap to summarizeCould two unsolved mysteries be connected?In this episode, Mark and Alex from A Paul - Unsolved in West Virginia examine the case of the Morgan County Jane Doe and the disappearance of Lora Skaggs. As they compare timelines, evidence, and unanswered questions, they explore whether the unidentified woman found in Morgan County could actually be Lora.Join was as we take a closer look at a decades-old mystery and the ongoing search for answers. Sources - Lora Skaggs - 1948 — WV Missing Persons ProjectLora Skaggs Missing Person Case | Last Seen in Charleston, West VirginiaMorgan County Jane Doe (1950) | Unidentified Wiki | FandomUnidentified Person: 1950 Morgan County Jane Doe | Morgan County, WV | UncoveredWho is the Morgan County Jane Doe?! | Unsolved in West Virginia | A PaulAlex's Links -Youtube - https://youtube.com/@ayebeepee?si=jPyjO6SvQqdyIiNEFacebook - FacebookMSM 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
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S4 Ep44: The Case of Marjorie West
May 2500:38:38Tap to summarizeNearly 90 years ago, four-year-old Marjorie West vanished during a Mother’s Day picnic near the Allegheny National Forest in Pennsylvania. Search dogs, thousands of volunteers, strange sightings, and theories ranging from abduction to illegal child trafficking would turn her disappearance into one of America’s oldest unsolved missing child cases. In this episode of Mountain State Mysteries, Mark and Courtney dive into the chilling mystery that still leaves one haunting question unanswered… what really happened to Marjorie West? Sources -Disappearance of Marjorie West - WikipediaMarjorie West – The Charley ProjectThe Disappearance of Marjorie WestMarjorie West - McKean County Cold CasesMSM links -PATERON - Mountain State Mysteries | Podcast | PatreonWEBSITE - 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 Naeseliu
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S4 Ep43: The Case of Austin Gilman with A Paul - Unsolved in West Virginia
May 1800:54:19Tap to summarizeAustin Gilman vanished from Logan County, West Virginia, in August 2025, leaving behind more questions than answers. In this episode, we examine the details surrounding his disappearance and the ongoing search for the truth.Sources - West Logan man Austin Gilman still missing | News | loganbanner.comTroopers seek public's help finding man reported missing in Logan CountyMissing man sought in Logan County, West VirginiaAlex's Links -Youtube - https://youtube.com/@ayebeepee?si=jPyjO6SvQqdyIiNEFacebook - FacebookMSM 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
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S4 Ep42: UPDATE: THE CASE OF GRETCHEN FLEMING
May 1600:05:43Tap to summarizeYears after Gretchen Fleming vanished from Parkersburg, West Virginia, investigators announce a major break in the case. In this episode of Mountain State Mysteries Mark breaks down the arrest, the discovery of Gretchen's remains, and the new details revealed by authorities. Sources -Gretchen Fleming case timeline: Key developments leading to Preston Pierce’s arrest and indictmentPreston Pierce arrested, indicted in 2022 disappearance and death of Gretchen FlemingWEBSITE - 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
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