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Blue Ridge True Crime

Alfred Dockery
North Carolina
Gladys Kincaid
Broadus Miller
Pocket Watches
Beatrice Cobb
Ku Klux Klan
Morganton, North Carolina
Loomis Fargo Heist
John Bell
South Carolina
Moonshine
Bank Robbery
Hillsville Courthouse Shooting
Bell Witch
Abraham Lincoln
Salisbury
Moonshining
Civil War
Turnpike Phantom
Tom Dooley

Compelling Appalachian true crime stories. This podcast explores crimes and mysteries from the notorious to the obscure, spanning frontier feuds, coal country killings, and modern-day cold cases. From remote Smoky Mountain hollers and the Appalachian Trail to the Blue Ridge Parkway, we dig into the history, the places, and the people behind each case. Keeping history alive, one crime at a time.

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In May 2008, two lifelong friends, Scott Johnston and Sean Farmer, headed into the woods of Giles County, Virginia, for a simple fishing trip. They met a friendly stranger named “Ricky” and shared dinner by a campfire. But within hours, they were fig... more

In September 1909, six members of the Meadows family, including three young children, were murdered with an axe and a gun in their remote Virginia log cabin, which was then set on fire. Forty days later and eighty miles away, four members of the Hood... more

In May 1974, 17-year-old Margaret Harritt set out on the Appalachian Trail with a friend, hoping for an adventure. Days later, she found herself tied to a tree, watching a stranger named Ralph decide her fate. This episode traces the harrowing story ... more

When the body of a young girl is discovered in an abandoned Kentucky mineshaft, the small town of Harlan believes they have finally found missing 14-year-old Mary Vickery. A local taxi driver quickly becomes the prime suspect, and a star witness come... more

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Recent Guests

Kevin McQueen
Professor at Eastern Kentucky University, author of Murder in Old Kentucky, True Crime Stories from the Bluegrass
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Episode: The Ashland Tragedy: Murder, Mayhem, And The Kentucky Militia
Sharyn McCrumb
Bestselling author of The Ballad Series
Episode: Frankie Silver: Unraveling the Ghost in the Ballad
Dr. Travis Roundtree
Associate professor at Western Carolina University and author of "Hillsville Remembered"
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Episode: The Unfinished History of the Hillsville Courthouse Shooting
William Ritter
Folklorist and musician, educational entertainer
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Episode: Tom Dooley: Murder Mystery, and a Mountain Ballad
Kevin Young
Historian and author of "The Violent World of Broadus Miller"
University of North Carolina
Episode: The Murder of Gladys Kincaid (Part 1)
Trevor McKenzie
Author of Otto Wood, the Bandit, and researcher on Appalachian ballads
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Episode: Appalachian Ballads: Otto Wood

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Alfred Dockery
Host of Blue Ridge True Crime Podcast; narrator of regional crime and folklore stories; focused on Appalachian history and culture.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 2 ratings
  • Try Blue Ridge 🙌🏾

    Good narrative voice, cites his info, not overly long, and story/facts are easy to follow for all. Recommend a listen!!!👍🏾

    Thanks Larry Bentley for the recommendation of this new podcast🙌🏾

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    BeeCuzThatsWhy
    United Statesa month ago
  • Great Job

    Well researched and well presented. Keep them coming.

    Apple Podcasts
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    guitarpicker61
    United Statesa month ago

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It's fun, it's entertaining, but it is dramatically boiled down to make it interesting and fit within that format.

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What is Blue Ridge True Crime about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Across a slate of recent episodes, this show blends true crime, Appalachian history, folklore, and criminology to explore murders, heists, legendary hauntings, and regional legends. Recurrent threads include detailed case breakdowns, historical context, and cultural storytelling, often featuring expert guests or local historians who illuminate motivations, social dynamics, and the era-specific backdrop of each crime. The host's narrative style leans into regional lore, archival detail, and often a skeptical examination of folklore versus fact, making it appealing to listeners who enjoy crime history with a strong sense of place. A standout aspect is the mix of well-known cases with obscure regional tales, anchored by personal storytelling a... more

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