<p>In this episode, we switch gears with a laid back discussion about superstitions common to our area.</p> <p>Sources:</p> <p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Backwoods-Witchcraft-Conjure-Magic-Appalachia/dp/1578636531">Backwoods Witchcraft:  Conjure & Folk Magic from Appalachia</a></p> <p><a href="https://blindpigandtheacorn.com/">Blind Pig and the Acorn</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.appalachianhistory.net/">appalachianhistory.net</a></p> <p><a href="http://www.appalachiantalk.org/2019/03/20/572/">Snake Handling Churches: The Faith To Take Up Serpents</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/eerieappalachia/">Follow us on Instagram</a></p> <p><a href="//[email protected]">Send an email</a></p> <p><a href="https://anchor.fm/miranda014">Leave us a voice message</a></p> <p><br></p>

This episode covers the story of Big Mary, a circus performer that was hung for killing an inexperienced trainer, and the missing person case of R-odney Kiser.  Murderous Mary and the RISE of Erwin RISE Erwin The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee The Charley Project Dickenson County Sheriff's Office If you have any information leading to the whereabouts of Rodney Lynn Kiser, contact Mike Stidham at the Dickenson County Sheriff's Office (276) 926-1600

Todd and Miranda discuss a true crime story that hit close to home, as well as a story about a haunted train tunnel.