A Strange Confession
An African-American business owner in Bristol lay on his deathbed, in February 1876. He’d enjoyed a successful life and had well-established himself, as well as his family. The confessions from … Read More
Category: Crimes and Criminals
The French Leave
T.R. Kyle was a merchandiser in Big Stone Gap, Virginia. Kyle had a literal clearance of his wares in March 1901. Locals were stunned to see his products at half … Read More
Pistols and Whiskey
Gate City witnessed two different shootings on May 25, 1903. “Lil” Ramey tried to run Brayton Salyer off his property after he discovered Salyer’s illicit distillery. Ramey, nephew of outlaw … Read More
Back from the Dead
Ale Artrip miraculously returned home in 1929. His family was overwhelmed, but overjoyed. Artrip was very much alive and well, even though they’d mourned his passing since the 1890s. Artrip … Read More
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 combined population of around 500,000. This region is located among … Read More
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 Bristol. The mill sits on Beaver Creek, and has also … Read More
The Wizard of Abingdon
Abingdon is the county seat for Washington County, Virginia. Founded in 1778, it has seen many changes through time. One of the strangest episodes in its long and storied history … Read More
The Luttrell Murder Mystery
Sylvester Cecil Luttrell was a Southern Rail employee in 1906. He had no history of crime or violence, but a crime occurred in his living quarters that made many locals’ … Read More
White Collar Insanity
Deputy Clerk David S. Morrison worked at the Scott County Courthouse in March of 1891. Trusted deputy clerks handled all monies for court costs, fees, and allowances made to jail … Read More
The Sole Survivor
The year 1929 is possibly the most infamous year in the Twentieth Century, for the United States. February brought the St. Valentine’s Day Massacre. That spring saw a superstorm that … Read More