Kentucky History & Haunts

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82. Pollard v. Breckinridge- The Breach of Promise Case Feb 04, 2022

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“A young school girl. A member of Congress. The most celebrated breach of promise case in the history of this country!” The trial, the events that led up to it, and the aftermath are a fascinating sequence of double standards and old-timey nonsense. This is part one of a two part series. Visit kyhistoryhaunts.com for sources and photos.

81. Exonerated- Joyce Watkins & Charlie Dunn Jan 23, 2022

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This is the story of a couple wrongly accused of the murder of a four year old girl named Brandi Jessie in 1987. Listener discretion advised.

80. Remembering Darryl Owens Jan 07, 2022

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Representative Owens passed away the first week of January 2022. During his career he worked tirelessly for not just African Americans, but all residents of the city of Louisville and the state of Kentucky.

79. Boone Helm- Part Two Dec 30, 2021

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This two-parter is a story of the life and times of Kentucky Cannibal Boone Helm. From his childhood in south central Kentucky, to his journey to the Wild West. These episodes include mentions of rape, violent assault, murder and cannibalism. Listener discretion advised.

78. Boone Helm- Part One Dec 30, 2021

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77. A holiday message from Jessie Dec 24, 2021

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No episode this week because I wasn’t thinking ahead and the research I’m working on is just too gruesome for the holidays! Thank you for listening and supporting all year long. Can’t wait to bring you more stories in 2022.

76. Kentucky Bermuda Triangle? Dec 16, 2021

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The Kentucky Bermuda Triangle. Some wrecked boats. Some missing persons cases. Some UFO action. And a scientific anomaly. If you have stories that can add to the strangeness of these areas send in a voice message or an email. The cover art is a photo of the USS Fixity refurbished as the Commercial Dixie on the Ohio River

75. Unsolved Murder of Alberta Jones Dec 02, 2021

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When 34 year old Alberta Jones was murdered, she was just getting started. She was one of the first black women to pass the Kentucky bar. She helped thousands of black voters register and learn to vote. She marched on Washington. Her case went cold fast, but is still active and is on the FBI list of unsolved cases under the Emmett Till Unsolved Civil Rights Crime Act.

74. The Orgasm Defense Nov 25, 2021

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As you could guess by the title, listener discretion advised. This episode includes mentions of sexually explicit content, violence and profanity. This is the story of Shayna Hubers and Ryan Poston. Happy Holiday’s!

73. William Branham- Yikes! Part 2 Nov 18, 2021

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On this episode you’ll learn how a boy from Kentucky went on to recruit for the Klan, become a faith healer, travel the world, influence other cult leaders, and all sorts of other crazy stuff. Jim Jones even claims in a recording that he prophesied Branham’s death. Can’t make this stuff up!

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