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by Larry Bentley
Learn about the true Appalachian, mysteries, legends, murder & history as well as those stories outside Appalachia as viewed by a true Appalachian. I’m Larry Bentley and I was born and raised in the Appalachian mountains of southwest Virginia. I want to take you on a fantastic journey through the Appalachian mountains and beyond. We’re going to explore everything from murder, native folklore and legend to true stories of hardship as seen through the watery eyes of an old Appalachian. Come join me. I guarantee it’s not going to be anything like you think it is.
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The story of a man pushed too blame far.
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Perry County, Indiana has a history that rivals anything in the mountains.
Join me as we look at what happened in Hillsville, Virginia back on March 13, 1912.
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Here’s one we hillbillies know about.
In our 100th episode listen to the story of a real black widow, Betty Lou Beets.
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Learn about the true Appalachian, mysteries, legends, murder & history as well as those stories outside Appalachia as viewed by a true Appalachian. I’m Larry Bentley and I was born and raised in the Appalachian mountains of southwest Virginia. I want to take you on a fantastic journey through the Appalachian mountains and beyond. We’re going to explore everything from murder, native folklore and legend to true stories of hardship as seen through the watery eyes of an old Appalachian. Come join me. I guarantee it’s not going to be anything like you think it is.
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