The Felon File Podcast is a discussion of law enforcement history, issues, and incidents. Stories of justice and justice failed, in the Appalachian Mountains and beyond. Hosted by Scott Lunsford, retired police detective sergeant, author, and researcher. Listened to in 22 countries worldwide. felonfile.com
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Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 4 days 14 hours 51 minutes
episode 9: 8-9. The 1935 Jones Ridge Murder
8-9. The 1935 Jones Ridge Murder
Who killed the mountain farmer? There were several trials and no convictions. Two years later the farmer's brother-in-law is found dead. Was this murder too? Listen and decide who you think did it. Identifying historical context allows us to demonstrate “historical empathy,” or the ability to understand the different attitudes from our past without judging them.
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episode 8: 8-8. Mistaken Identify
8-8. Mistaken Identity
Mistakes in identifying in Life, Death, Justice, and Punishment.
Do we have the right person? Stories of problems in making positive identifications.
https://anchor.fm/felonfile/episodes/8-8--Mistaken-Identify-e1jgkbf
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/felonfile/messageepisode 7: 8-7. The Ballad of Beautiful Nell Cropsey.
8-7. The Ballad of Beautiful Nell Cropsey.
On the night of November 20, 1901, a young woman disappeared from her home in Elizabeth City North Carolina. Thirty-seven days later, her body was found in the Pasquotank River. Despite a boyfriend being convicted of her murder, there are many questions about her death that remain unanswered.
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episode 6: 8-6 Vets, Shine and Murder on Spring Creek
8-6 Vets, Shine and Murder on Spring Creek
Two veterans from two different wars have a disagreement that leads to murder. Who were these backcountry Mountain Men? What was their story.
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https://anchor.fm/felonfile/episodes/8-6-Vets--Shine-and-Murder-on-Spring-Creek-e1ijk3h
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/felonfile/messageepisode 5: 8-5, Almost Hanged
8-5, Almost Hanged.
1808 in the Mountains of North Carolina. One of the first uses of forensic firearm analysis in a murder investigation occurs. Though it almost happened too late. James Craig, working alone at his mill when his dogs began barking. Investigating a shot rang out and James fell. James was able to identify his shooter before he died...
episode 4: 8-4. The 1903 Forks of Ivy murder.
8-4. The 1903 Forks of Ivy murder.
The Forks of Ivy 1903. A farmer is shot working in his fields. Is it murder? Was the victim expecting it? The suspects were caught after fleeing the state. What did the governor know? When did he know it? Scott has some answers but finds even more questions. Listen to find out more.
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episode 3: 8-3 The killing of the busiest man in Western North Carolina
8-3 The killing of the busiest man in Western North Carolina
1913, Murdered by the mailman. or was it self-defense? A matter of getting him before he gets you?
The story of the killing of the busiest man in Western North Carolina.
https://anchor.fm/felonfile/episodes/8-3-The-killing-of-the-busiest-man-in-Western-North-Carolina-e1h9uiv
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/felonfile/messageepisode 2: 8-2 A Catfish out of water
8-2 A Catfish out of water
A catfish out of water. or the battle of Hayes Pond. James William "Catfish" Cole (KKK) versus the Lumbee Indian Tribe.
Who won the Battle. and why.
Scott has some of those answers and a few more questions
https://anchor.fm/felonfile/episodes/8-2-A-Catfish-out-of-water-e1h9qel
--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/felonfile/messageepisode 1: 8-1. Hell, to Pay
E-8-1. Hell, to Pay
Two stories of two school coaches. What happened and who is having to pay.
And who is looking at that special place in hell reserved for child abusers and people who call on the phone to sell you an extended warranty on your car?
https://anchor.fm/felonfile/episodes/E-8-1--Hell--to-Pay-e1h9pt0
Bonus #3 Alabama Bad Guys. And some Bad Good Guys?
Bonus #3 Alabama Bad Guys. And some Bad Good Guys
Season eight Bonus shade of blue stories. Sometimes it's hard to tell the Good Guys from the Bad Guys without a program
https://anchor.fm/felonfile/episodes/Bonus-3-Alabama-Bad-Guys--And-some-Bad-Good-Guys-e1i898b
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