Mountain State Mysteries

Mountain State Mysteries

And this is Mountain State Mysteries. A true crime podcast bringing you chilling true crime from the Mountain State.

Episodes

S4 Ep12: The Case of Dr. Ebb "Doc" Whitley

July 4, 2025 • 34 mins
The case we have for you today is one about a beloved small-town doctor who died in a mysterious house fire, suspicion quickly fell on his caretaker's son. He's arrested, convicted, and sent to prison. But years later, new evidence emerged - challenging everything the town thought they knew.

Sources -
Charles Jason Lively | WV Innocence Project | West Virginia University
Ebb "Doc" Whitley Death: Where is Jaso...
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S4 Ep11: The Case of The Beckley John Doe

June 27, 2025 • 19 mins
In 1972, a young man was found dead along route 19 outside of Beckley, Wv. No ID. No Family. Just a pair of jungle boots and a story about heading south to join the military. Over 50 years later, he's still known only as John Doe. Who was he-and why has no one came forward?

If you have any information on the identity of John Doe please contact the West Virginia State Police at (304)872-0800

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Unid...
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S4 Ep10: The Case of Blanche Dempsey (Mini Episode)

June 13, 2025 • 11 mins
The case we have for you today is one we've heard whispers about for years, but never truly dug into-until now. We're furious because an innocent woman lost her life, and the story that follows is as heartbreaking as it is enringing. This is the case of Blanche Dempsey.


Sources -
Blanche Loretta McClung Dempsey (1926-2001) - Find a Grave Memorial
R:\Storage\P-T\State Farm Fire v. O'Hara (A)\order on summa...
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S4 Ep9: The Case of The Mad Butcher of West Virginia

May 30, 2025 • 29 mins
The case we have for you today is as chilling as it is mysterious. Seven men vanished under separate circumstances - yet many believe they are all victims of the same brutal killer. Centered around the quiet town of Oak Hill, West Virginia, this story follows the trail of a figure known only as the mad butcher.

Sources -
The Mad Butcher of Fayette County – killerscrawlspace
The Mad Fayette Butcher, Serial Kil...
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S4 Ep8: The Case of Randall Lee Smith (The Appalachian Trail Killer) - Virginia

May 23, 2025 • 31 mins
The case we have for you today is the disturbing case of Randall Lee Smith, the infamous Appalachian Trail Killer. What Led him to murder two hikers? and why years later, did he return to the trail to kill again? Did it have something to do with a dark religion? join us while we get lost in the mystery of Randall Lee Smith.

Sources -
Randall Lee Smith - Wikipedia
Randall Lee Smith: Is The Killer Dead or Alive...
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S4 Ep7: The Legend of The Grafton Monster

May 9, 2025 • 8 mins
This week Courtney takes you to the spring of 1964, a reporter in Grafton, West Virginia claimed to have seen a massive, headless creature lurking near the river. Soon, Sightings of the Grafton Monster spread like wildfire, drawing monster hunters and skeptics alike to the small Appalachian town.

MSM links -
WEBSITE - Home | Mountainstatemysteri (mountainstatemysteriespodcast.com)

INSTAGRAM - Mountain St...
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S4 Ep6: Behind The Mic: AMA with Mark & Courtney

April 26, 2025 • 45 mins
In this special AMA episode, Mark and Courtney pull back the curtain and answer your burning questions-from behind-the-scenes secrets and favorite cases to chilling listeners theories and what keeps them up at night. Nothing's off-limits, so grab your flashlight and settle in. It's time to go off-script and into the unknown.

MSM links -
WEBSITE - Home | Mountainstatemysteri (mountainstatemysteriespodcast.com)
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S4 Ep5: REVISIT: The Case of Sargent James Lee Haynes

April 18, 2025 • 16 mins
on December 7th, 1963, James Lee Haynes went missing after hitchhiking. some say he was a victim of the bad 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 -
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S4 Ep4: The Case of Aliayah Lunsford

April 11, 2025 • 38 mins
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. 

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S4 Ep3: The Case of Sid Hatfield

March 21, 2025 • 15 mins
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 -...
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S4 Ep2: The Case of The WVU CO-EDS Mared Malarik and Karen Farrell PT.2

March 14, 2025 • 43 mins
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 Courtn...
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S4 Ep1: The Case of The WVU CO-EDS MARED MALARIK and KAREN FARRELL PT.1

March 7, 2025 • 38 mins
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 Courtn...
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S3 Ep27: The Case of Brenda Gail Lambert

January 4, 2025 • 23 mins

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 News

A mother v...

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S3 Ep26: The Case of Mamie Thurman

December 20, 2024 • 24 mins
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S3 Ep25: The Case of Samantha Burns

December 6, 2024 • 25 mins

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=-...

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S3 Ep24: The Case of Cynthia Jane Miller

November 22, 2024 • 18 mins

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 - C...

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S3 Ep23: The Case of Cheryl Edwards and Charlita Singleton (Virginia)

November 15, 2024 • 19 mins

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 8News

Cloverleaf Mall Murders - richmondmagazine.com

Richmond Cloverleaf Mall murders impact 27 years later

Unsolved Murders in Virginia - ...

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S3 Ep22: Urban Legend: Screaming Jenny

November 1, 2024 • 5 mins

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 photo...

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S3 Ep21: The Case of David, Janette Henderson, and Martha Barber (The Murders At The Maybeury Mansion)

October 18, 2024 • 17 mins

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/

SOURC...

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S3 Ep20: The Case of Cheryl Flippo (The Cabin 13 Murder)

October 11, 2024 • 23 mins

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 Memorial

Minister Faces Murder Charge In Wife's Death | The Spokesman...

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