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EPISODE 284: "The Real-Life Horror Movie": The Murder of Josylin Ballenger Jul 27, 2026

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In 1990, a young, horse loving resident of Spartanburg County had a new love interest. He treated her well but had the tendency to run with a rough crowd. One night while hanging out, one of his friends took offense to Josylin and what unfolded was sheer evil.

EPISODE 283: "The Night the Music Stopped": The Attack on Gerald Jackson Jul 20, 2026

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In the late 70's and 80's, Jackson Station in Hodges,SC became one of the preeminent locales for music and good times. Bands from all over would come to play at the station until one fateful night, an arguement with an uncooperative patron led to the end of the music for good.

EPISODE 282: "Not Open and Shut": The Murder of Trooper George Radford Jul 13, 2026

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In 1988, a veteran State Trooper made what seeemed to be a pretty typical traffic stop for a headlight violation. When he was found killed several hours later and his patrol car submerged, what seemed like an open and shut case was anything but.

EPISODE 281: " The Patriot Martyr": Issac Hayne Jul 06, 2026

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To celebrate America's 250th Anniversary, we discuss one of the Palmetto State's lesser known patriots who had a huge impact on the American Revolution. Charged with treason by the British Crown, Issac Hayne showed the redcoats what happens when you push a Patriot too far.

EPISODE 280: "The Borrowed Car”: The Thompkins Murder Jun 29, 2026

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In November of 1990, a physical therapist performing a home visit got a gruesome surprise. He found his patient's wife in a pool of blood near their back door. An obscure chain of events ensued once investigators pieced the clues together, including an unlikely story, a bizarre breakup, and culminating in a manhunt.

EPISODE 279: "The Witch Doctor Sheriff": Sheriff Ed McTeer Jun 22, 2026

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In 1924, the office of Sheriff of Beaufort County was thrust upon a 23 year old, who was appointed to fulfill the term of his late father. He mad it his mission to get to know the residents of Beaufort because he took his responsibility seriously. So seriously, that he began feeding his facination with the dark arts, hoo doo, and witchcraft. In this episode, we examine his bewildering life and sucesses as he bacame on of the longest serving Sheriff's in American History.

EPISODE 278: "The Dark Highway": The Death of Stephen Smith Jun 15, 2026

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In the Summer of 2015, a 19 year old nursing student was found on a dark deserted stretch of road in rural Hampton County. Theories and rumors have surrounded his death but his family deserves answers.

EPISODE 277: "Cash Incentive": The Murder of Fleming Lee Jun 08, 2026

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Memorial Day usually means a day of rememberance, rest, and relaxation for most. However, on Memorial Day weekend in 2000, a group of Bamberg and Orangeburg County residents had another idea. Local banks were all closed and they saw this as an opprotunity to target on business owner in Denmark, SC and make a "withdrawal".

EPISODE 276: "38 Years of Questions": The Murder of Margit Shuler Jun 01, 2026

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In 1987, a young Hungarian immigrant was found brutally murdered at her apartment complex's laundry room. Persons of interest surfaced but no real suspects emerged. It took 38 years until a volunteer came across information that could finally bring justice to her killer.

EPISODE 275: "The Policeman and The Baby": The Killing of Officer Elliott Harris May 25, 2026

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In July of1932, what was suppossed to be a routine speeding violation in Fort Mill, SC turned deadly. The repercussions of what happened on the side of US Highway 21 caused a worldwide news phenomenon reaching from Europe, South America, and Hollywood and ending at the South Carolina Governor's Mansion.

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