The Stabbin Stylist

Episode 100! We honestly can’t believe we’re saying that. To everyone who has listened along with us over these last few years, thank you. We are so happy you’ve stuck it out with us through 100 episodes of true crime, dark history, spooky stories, rambling, laughing, and everything in between. We started The Stabbin Stylist because we wanted to tell people about the history, crimes, and spooky th...

In a major development in the Murdaugh case, the South Carolina Supreme Court overturned Alex Murdaugh’s 2023 murder convictions and ordered a new trial, citing improper jury influence by former Colleton County Clerk Becky Hill. Prosecutors have stated they intend to retry the case, while Murdaugh remains incarcerated on separate financial crime convictions.  The legal battle continues as courts a...

On Christmas Eve 1977, a headless body dressed in what appeared to be a tuxedo was discovered sitting atop the grave of Confederate officer Colonel William Shy in Franklin, Tennessee. Investigators initially believed they were dealing with a recent homicide, but forensic anthropologist Dr. William Bass soon uncovered a startling truth. The bizarre case became one of Tennessee’s most famous forensi...

In March 1964, Cleveland cab company owner Cecil Caywood left for work and never came home in Cleveland, Tennessee. Less than 24 hours later, his blood-stained taxi and brutally murdered body were discovered in rural Bradley County, launching a murder investigation that would shock the community and remain unsolved for more than a year. In this episode, we examine the life of Cecil Caywood, the cr...

This week we’re diving into the controversial story of Chief Jack Walker — one of the most debated figures in early Southeast Tennessee history. Known for his complicated role during the growing tensions between Cherokee leaders and white settlers, Walker’s life and violent death left behind rumors, resentment, and questions that still linger around present day Cleveland, Tennessee. Inspired by Jo...

In this episode, we’re covering the strange disappearance of George Owens, a 79-year-old minister from Nolensville who vanished in July 1985 after failing to pick up his wife from the bus station. Later sightings described him as confused and disoriented, and his car was eventually found abandoned more than 100 miles away with odd details inside, including stacks of wood as if a fire had been plan...

On March 3, 1876, in Olympia Springs, Kentucky, a quiet afternoon turned bizarre when chunks of raw meat suddenly fell from the sky, covering a large area around a local farm. Witnesses watched in shock as pieces of flesh—some small, others fist-sized—rained down, and curious locals even tasted it, comparing it to venison or beef. Scientists later analyzed samples but couldn’t agree on what it was...

On September 23, 2012, a fire destroyed a home in rural Bedford County, Tennessee, where Leon and Molly McClaran lived with their grandchildren, 9-year-old Chloie Leverette and 7-year-old Gage Daniel. The grandparents were found inside but the children were not. With no trace of them in the debris and investigators later stating they don’t believe the kids were in the fire, an Amber Alert was issu...

In this episode of  we head to Dayton to explore the infamous Scopes Trial—a courtroom battle that turned a small Tennessee town into the center of a national debate. When teacher John T. Scopes was charged with violating the Butler Act by teaching evolution, the case quickly exploded into a media spectacle featuring legendary attorneys Clarence Darrow and William Jennings Bryan. We break down how...

In this episode, we’re covering the infamous Hopkinsville Encounter , a bizarre 1955 case in rural Kentucky where a farm family claimed their home was surrounded by small, glowing creatures late at night. After firing at the figures and watching them seemingly disappear into the darkness, the terrified group fled to police, sparking one of the most famous and debated alien encounter stories in Ame...

In this episode, we’re covering the disturbing history of the Good Ol’ Boy Roundup , an annual off duty gathering of law enforcement officers held along the Ocoee River in Tennessee from 1980 through the mid-1990s. What began as a simple rafting and cookout retreat grew into a large, alcohol fueled event that later drew national attention after reports surfaced of racist skits, offensive displays,...

This week, we’re covering the bizarre true crime case of the Phantom Barber of Pascagoula,  an unidentified intruder who broke into homes in 1942 and cut chunks of hair from sleeping victims, mostly young girls, without ever physically harming them. As fear spread through the small Mississippi town, families locked down their homes and police scrambled for answers. A local man was arrested and con...

Robert Brasher didn’t look like a monster. He blended in. He lived quietly. And for years, no one suspected the violence hiding beneath the surface. In this episode, we dive into the disturbing case of Robert Brasher, a man whose escalating rage and obsession led to murder. From the warning signs that were missed to the devastating consequences for his victims and their families, this is a case th...

On the morning of December 11, 1990, an ordinary commute on Interstate 75 between Athens and Cleveland, Tennessee turned into a nightmare. As drivers crossed the Hiwassee River bridge, they were suddenly swallowed by a blinding wall of fog—so thick survivors said it felt like driving into milk. Within minutes, a single crash involving a tractor-trailer hauling hazardous chemicals triggered a massi...

This episode dives into one of the strangest chapters of Southern folklore and human hysteria. When rumors spread that a captured mermaid had arrived in Charleston, curiosity quickly twisted into obsession, drawing massive crowds desperate to see the mysterious creature. What began as fascination spiraled into chaos, tension, and violence as fear, spectacle, and deception collided in the streets....

When Kathleen Wrinkle disappeared in 1956, Cleveland was left with nothing but questions and a cold trail leading toward the mountains above Parksville Lake. Half a century later, a series of dives uncovered her car, her remains, and the truth hidden beneath forty feet of water.

In August 1991, 25-year-old attorney Carrie Lawson was kidnapped from her home in Jasper, Alabama after answering a late-night phone call, setting off one of the most haunting investigations in the state’s history. What began as a ransom plot quickly revealed a disturbing scheme involving someone known to her family, leading to weeks of taunting phone calls, dead-end instructions, and desperate at...

Meet our new friend, the Lizard Man of Bishopville, South Carolina — the seven-foot swamp celebrity with glowing red eyes, three toes, and a serious grudge against car bumpers. Back in the summer of ’88, poor Christopher Davis was just changing a tire when this scaly superstar came charging out of Scape Ore Swamp, leaving scratches, dents, and a lifetime of questions.  Was it a cryptid? A prank? A...

For our Halloween special, we’re slithering straight into one of the South’s most chilling and controversial traditions — the world of snake-handling churches. Deep in the Appalachian backwoods, there are still believers who take Mark 16:17-18 literally: “They shall take up serpents…” To them, faith isn’t just felt — it’s proven through venom and obedience.   In this episode, we trace the roots of...

Episode 81: Case Updates & Season 3 Kickoff! We’re baaaack, just in time for the best time of the year: spooky season 👻 After taking a short break to recharge and plan our biggest and best season yet, we’re easing back in with an episode full of updates, laughs, and a whole lot of gratitude. This week, we’re chatting about some of the major cases we’ve been following , including the latest de...

In this episode, we cover the tragic case of 22-year-old Jasmine “Jazzy” Pace of Chattanooga, Tennessee, who went missing over Thanksgiving 2022 and was later found brutally murdered—stabbed more than 60 times and hidden in a suitcase near the Tennessee River. Her on-again/off-again boyfriend, Jason Chen, was quickly tied to the crime through forensic and digital evidence, leading to his convictio...

In this episode, we’re heading deep into the hills of Appalachia to uncover the chilling and unforgettable story of Aunt Jenny Johnson and her sons, the infamous Brooks Gang. What began as a brutal act of violence during the Civil War—when Jenny’s husband was hanged and her eldest son was murdered in front of her—sparked a decades long path of bloodshed and vengeance. Jenny swore a blood oath with...

From the 1970s through the 1990s, Cleveland, Tennessee wasn’t just known for church steeples and Southern charm. It was also ground zero for one of the most widespread white-collar crimes in the country: odometer fraud. In this episode, we peel back the layers of a shocking automotive scam that involved used car dealers, repair shops, car haulers, and even organized crime networks, all working tog...

Mysterious, massive, and deeply controversial, the Georgia Guidestones stood for over 40 years before being reduced to rubble in a shocking 2022 bombing. Who built them? What did their eerie commandments mean? And why were they so feared? In this episode, we dig into the secrets behind the Guidestones, from their cryptic inscriptions and astronomical alignments to the conspiracy theories and myste...

In December 1997, the quiet town of Santa Claus, Georgia was shaken by a heartbreaking tragedy. 20-year-old Jerry Scott Heidler broke into the Daniels family home, taking the lives of four loved ones and kidnapping three children.⁣ ⁣ This week, we’re sharing the story behind the case known as The Santa Claus Murders —a devastating event that left a lasting impact on the community and sparked a sta...