
Crime in the Coalfields is a true crime podcast hosted by 59News Digital Producer Brandi Blake and 59News Digital Producer Humera Rehman. Based in Southern West Virginia, each episode Brandi and Humera will tell the stories of the tragic and bizarre crimes that take place in rural Appalachia.
| Publishes | Monthly | Episodes | 68 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | True Crime | |||

2026 makes twenty years since the city of Richmond was rocked by a shocking string of homicides. Join Brandi and Humera as they delve into a case that resulted in the deaths of seven people, including a beloved local musician.
On this week's Crime in the Coalfields, Julia, Brandi, and Humera dive into the disturbing case involving Donald Lantz and Jeanne Whitefeather, adoptive parents who perpetuated horrific abuse on the children they adopted. The case was historic in the... more
One man, yet so many victims: how did he manage to swindle people with his fraudulent scheme? In this episode, Julia and Brandi explore the story of the Wolf of West Virginia, a crime that came to prominence earlier this year.
A sixteen-year-old boy allegedly murdered his family in 2020, and was convicted of the crime in 2022. However, an order was issued earlier this year, vacating the verdict, putting the tragedy in the spotlight once more. On this week's episode, Julia ... more
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I love this podcast! The voices aren’t boring and they always have great cases!
I genuinely hope this podcast continues… it’s great to listen & learn about my home state of WV. I’ve been looking for a resource to learn more about WV tales/crime and came across this - perfect! They are short enough to not lose your attention & great for my commute.
It’s been said that if you want to get away with murder, do it in Fayette County. Sue Roop, Cathy Carroll, Mike Nasby, George Whitten just to name a few. New listener and looking forward to your content.
I love the diverse and locally-focused stories on this podcast. Unfortunately I had to stop listening because the music is so annoying and distracting.
Good job. If you like stories like this about West Virginia, i think you will love the stories of suburban, CT that they tell on "Community News with Paul and Sasha" satirical podcast.
Actually, would be fun to hear you guys do a show together and combine the murders with their tales of hilarity. 5 ⭐️
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Focusing on the tragic and bizarre true crime stories of rural Appalachia, this podcast explores the darker side of life in Southern West Virginia. Episodes cover a variety of cases, from child neglect and human trafficking to family murders and unsolved mysteries, delving into the implications of each case on the community and its residents. The hosts bring a thoughtful perspective, discussing the historical and social contexts of the crimes while engaging with listeners in a reflective manner. This unique combination of local relevance and in-depth analysis sets it apart in the true crime genre, appealing especially to those interested in regional stories and community issues.
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Crime in the Coalfields launched 4 years ago and published 68 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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2. Olivia Dunn
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