Creepalachia

Support us at https://patreon.com/Creepalachia Thank you to our Cryptid Supporters! Page Shelton, Sonya Atkinson, Savanna Sweeney, Crystal Randall, Kelli Plummer, Christopher Arbogast, Jonathan Lester, Megan Moats, Edward Goff, Sherry Shields-Lilly, WM WM, Paul Louk Jr, Amanda Sanderson, Brennan Wallin, Marian, Audrey, Bgarda, Vanessa Williams Jeter, Ashlee Calhoun, Lena McKee, Amanda, Emily, jenn...

Support us at https://patreon.com/Creepalachia Thank you to our Cryptid Supporters! Page Shelton, Sonya Atkinson, Savanna Sweeney, Crystal Randall, Kelli Plummer, Christopher Arbogast, Jonathan Lester, Megan Moats, Edward Goff, Sherry Shields-Lilly, WM WM, Paul Louk Jr, and Amanda Sanderson. In this gripping true crime episode, Alexandra Brooke joins us again to examine three haunting cases that d...

Support us at https://patreon.com/Creepalachia Thank you to our Cryptid Supporters ! Page Shelton, Sonya Atkinson, Savanna Sweeney, Crystal Randall, Kelli Plummer, Christopher Arbogast, Jonathan Lester, Megan Moats, Edward Goff, Sherry Shields-Lilly, WM WM, and Paul Louk Jr. The legend of the Greenbrier Ghost centers on Zona Heaster Shue, whose spirit is said to have revealed her own murder in Gre...

Support us at https://patreon.com/Creepalachia Thank you to our Cryptid Supporters! Page Shelton, Sonya Atkinson, Savanna Sweeney, Crystal Randall, Kelli Plummer, Christopher Arbogast, Jonathan Lester, Megan Moats, and Edward Goff. West Virginia has always had a soundtrack, and in this episode, that soundtrack gets a fresh verse. Ben Jamn stopped by the studio to talk about life as a rapper from t...

Support us at https://patreon.com/Creepalachia Thank you to our Cryptid Supporters! Page Shelton, Sonya Atkinson, Savanna Sweeney, Crystal Randall, Kelli Plummer, Christopher Arbogast, Jonathan Lester, Megan Moats, and Edward Goff. Christopher Lee Palmer, 39, was officially declared a missing person on January 16 by Arkansas authorities. Chris is an experienced camper who frequently travels throug...

Support us at https://patreon.com/Creepalachia Thank you to our Cryptid Supporters! Page Shelton, Sonya Atkinson, Savanna Sweeney, Crystal Randall, Kelli Plummer, Christopher Arbogast, and Jonathan Lester. In 1931, what should have been a massive infrastructure project in southern West Virginia became one of the worst industrial disasters in American history. Over 700 workers, many young Black men...

Patrick Roark was indeed arrested and arraigned today in Raleigh County, West Virginia. We have a reporter on the scene. Shout out to Josephine ‘Jozy’ Moore. Video is uploading now. Here’s what we know. - Patrick was indeed told many times, over and over again, that he is to not contact any of the Whittakers. The Judge named them each. - He was arrested for 11 counts that were all felonies. 5 coun...

Patrick Roark was indeed arrested and arraigned today in Raleigh County, West Virginia. We have a reporter on the scene. Shout out to Josephine ‘Jozy’ Moore. Video is uploading now. Here’s what we know. - Patrick was indeed told many times, over and over again, that he is to not contact any of the Whittakers. The Judge named them each. - He was arrested for 11 counts that were all felonies. 5 coun...

Every missing person case is unique, but what they all share are loved ones who refuse to give up. In this emotional episode, Deb from Voices for the Silenced, Danielle, and Valerie visit the studio to shed light on the recent disappearances of Linda Emerson Whisenant and Charles “Eric” Stewart.  Inspired by Valerie’s relentless search for her brother, we’ve joined the effort by matching her $5,00...

Amber Cains brings a powerful and intimate look into the often-overlooked world of Neuro Nursing. From caring for patients with traumatic brain injuries to those battling Alzheimer’s and dementia, Amber shares her experiences with compassion and clarity. This episode reminds us just how sacred memory is, and how important the nurses are who protect dignity when memory fades. #NeuroNursing #NurseSt...

*The Mercer County Prosecution Office has informed us that another hearing was scheduled for the week after this show released, January 12-16, but has been continued due to a conflict with one of the Defense Attorney's schedules. Fifteen years have passed since Crystal Cantrell was brutally murdered, fifteen years of grief, unanswered questions, and postponed justice. In this emotionally char...

Taxidermy isn’t just a trade—it’s an art form. In this episode, I sit down with Tanner Burns from Full Draw Taxidermy to unpack the fascinating world of preserving wildlife. From getting certified to turning it into a full-time career with clients sending wild turkeys from across the country, Tanner walks us through the skill, passion, and detail that goes into every mount. It’s one of those episo...

We discuss the details of a missing person in Morgantown, West Virginia: Bianca Lamone with her second cousin, Brady Pittman. If you know something, say something. Press Release: The Monongalia County Sheriff’s Office is asking for your help to locate a missing person. The individual was last seen on School Street in Morgantown, WV, on December 30, 2025. The missing individual is identified as Bia...

Roughly 6,000 children are in foster care right now in West Virgini, a number that’s not getting smaller. This episode features a powerful and eye-opening conversation with three professionals from NECCO (Cyndie, Mindy, and Madison) two of whom are foster parents themselves. We dive into the root causes, broken systems, and the heartbreaking reality that in some counties, foster beds can be counte...

Spooky season is a year-round state of mind here, and we’re bringing it back in a big way. Theresa Racer-Cheshire returns to the studio to explore the eerie, the unexplained, and the historical roots of the paranormal in Appalachia. Whether you're chasing legends or preserving local lore, this episode is full of goosebumps and gratitude. Visit Theresa's blog here! https://theresashaunted...

Before the coal wars and before statehood, the mountains of Western Virginia were already shaping America’s identity. In this episode, Dr. Chuck Keeney joins us again, this time to unpack the other revolution: the one that birthed a nation. From frontier conflicts to forgotten figures, we dig into how the Revolution impacted this region and how that long road led to West Virginia’s birth in 1863....

Introducing The Creepalachian Plucker Shuckers (Ryan Snuffer, Hunter Walker, and Louis Prichard)—an old-time music trio so good, you’ll forget your ham is burning in the oven. On Christmas Day 2025, we bring you a toe-tappin’, mic-droppin’, good-timin’ episode packed with deep Appalachian music knowledge and a full live performance right from the studio. This one’s a gift you didn’t know you neede...

#SodderChildren #MissingSince1945 Help us get a Sodder Children Memorial Garden in Fayetteville, West Virginia! SIGN the Petition: https://c.org/PHxHgqdqzb In this chilling first episode, we dive into the haunting story that has puzzled Appalachia and true crime circles for nearly 80 years, the disappearance of the Sodder children from Fayetteville, West Virginia. We begin by getting to know the S...

This one’s for all the graveyard wanderers and tombstone talkers out there. Gordie Roop, Robin, Tracy, and special guest Boogie stopped by to share the fascinating (and surprisingly funny) world of West Virginia’s monument and cemetery culture. With stories from Egnor Monuments and decades of cemetery exploration under their belts, this episode is truly one-of-a-kind. #EgnorMonuments #AppalachianS...

Makenzie Phipps joined me in the studio to talk about her small-town upbringing in Bluefield, Virginia, her deep faith, and how music became a powerful force in her life. She shared what it was like stepping onto The Voice stage and having Snoop Dogg turn his chair—yes, that Snoop. Humble, kind, and wildly talented, Makenzie played a couple tunes that gave me chills, and I can’t wait for you to he...

Lindsay Gale Hawkins vanished in 2021 after a mysterious fire consumed the home she was staying in, deep in rural Ottawa, West Virginia. Her brother Spencer has never stopped looking, holding onto hope and sharing every heartbreaking detail of her disappearance during this powerful studio interview. With a $5,000 reward now on the table, we hope someone will come forward and finally help bring Lin...

Recovery doesn’t have a one-size-fits-all answer, and in this powerful new episode, we explore how Drug Court in West Virginia is changing lives. I’m honored to sit down with ADC Probation Officer Lakie Delida, Jimmy Ward from Recovery Point, and Waneta Cunningham, each of whom shares their deeply personal journey through addiction, justice, and healing. These stories are raw, real, and full of ho...

Love our medical professional episodes? You won’t want to miss this one. Super experienced and hilarious Nurse Sarah Barnett is in the studio sharing some absolutely insane and creepy stories from the world of professional healthcare, including one involving a bicycle pump. 🤦🏻‍♂️ #Creepalachia #MedicalStories #NurseLife #HealthcareWorkers #HospitalStories #MedicalProfessionals #CreepyStories #Fu...

Few people remember when a massive tire fire burned in Nitro, West Virginia, filling the air with thick black smoke and raising serious concerns about health, safety, and the environment. This video revisits what happened, why it was allowed to smolder for so long, and how the incident quietly faded from public memory. Written and Fact-Checked by Cindi Atkins Edited by Mark Totten #NitroWV #TireFi...

Appalachian Ghost Tours returns for another spine-tingling deep dive into West Virginia’s creepiest locations. Pam and Skye join me in the studio to explore the hair-raising hauntings and eerie folklore behind some of the Mountain State’s most notorious paranormal hot spots—with just the right amount of history to ground the goosebumps. If you're a fan of ghost stories, graveyards, and haunte...