An African-American business owner in Bristol lay on his deathbed, in February 1876. He’d enjoyed a successful life and had …
Category: Crimes and Criminals
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The French Leave
T.R. Kyle was a merchandiser in Big Stone Gap, Virginia. Kyle had a literal clearance of his wares in March …
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Pistols and Whiskey
Gate City witnessed two different shootings on May 25, 1903. “Lil” Ramey tried to run Brayton Salyer off his property …
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Back from the Dead
Ale Artrip miraculously returned home in 1929. His family was overwhelmed, but overjoyed. Artrip was very much alive and well, …
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New Book Announcement: “Bizarre TriCities”
The Tri-Cities region encompasses three main cities, in two states, as well as numerous towns and villages. It has a …
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The Mystery of Sallie Leonard
Sallie B. Leonard was found on a road near “English’s field.” This field was beside the English Mill Dam in …
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The Wizard of Abingdon
Abingdon is the county seat for Washington County, Virginia. Founded in 1778, it has seen many changes through time. One …
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The Luttrell Murder Mystery
Sylvester Cecil Luttrell was a Southern Rail employee in 1906. He had no history of crime or violence, but a …
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White Collar Insanity
Deputy Clerk David S. Morrison worked at the Scott County Courthouse in March of 1891. Trusted deputy clerks handled all …
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The Sole Survivor
The year 1929 is possibly the most infamous year in the Twentieth Century, for the United States. February brought the …