Mountain State Mysteries

Four years of mysteries, unforgettable stories, and an incredible community that has supported us every step of the way! Join Mark and Courtney on November 6th from 5 PM to 8 PM at the Beckley Woman’s Club as we celebrate four years of Mountain State Mysteries with a special watch party featuring episodes of Sleeping with a Killer , a television series featuring Mountain State Mysteries! Spend the...

For decades, travelers along the West Virginia Turnpike have reported encounters that defy explanation. From phantom hitchhikers who vanish without a trace to mysterious lights, ghostly figures, and unexplained activity, this stretch of Appalachian highway has become one of the state's most chilling legends. In this episode of State Haunts, we explore the dark history, eyewitness accounts, and uns...

Deep in the mountains of West Virginia, a Civil War legend refuses to fade. When a group of teenagers holds a séance at the historic Lee’s Tree Tavern, their night takes a chilling turn with the mysterious sound of a beating drum. Was it imagination, or did they awaken the Ghostly Drummer of Big Sewell Mountain? Welcome to State Haunts. MSM links - WEBSITE - Home | Mountainstatemysteri ( mountains...

Thirty-three years after Angela “Cherice” Gwinn Stephens disappeared from Raleigh County, West Virginia, her family is still searching for answers. Mark and Courtney revisit her story, share timeline corrections from her brother, and explore unresolved questions surrounding her disappearance, her car, and a reported handgun. Anyone with information should contact the West Virginia State Police, Be...

A custodian at Brooke High School reportedly discovered what appeared to be an ordinary ink pen inside a girls’ changing area. Authorities say it was actually a concealed recording device. That discovery led investigators to recover four alleged hidden cameras from private areas used by female students, including locker rooms and a dance team changing area. The school’s principal, Eric James, was...

Mountain State Mysteries is heading to Waynesburg, Pennsylvania, for Almshouse Paracon II on Saturday, September 12, 2026! Join us at the Greene County Historical Society from noon until 7 p.m. for a free day filled with paranormal investigators, special guests, giveaways, brand-new MSM merch, and plenty of mysteries. After the event, Spirit Walk Paranormal will host a limited-spot ghost hunt insi...

A mother and daughter held captive inside their own home. A desperate escape. And a horrifying discovery that would leave a case unanswered for years. When Cathy Carroll and her daughter were confronted by an intruder, their home became the scene of a nightmare. Her daughter managed to escape and get help, but Cathy would not make it out alive. Years later, the person responsible has still never b...

 On December 10, 1986, Darleta Kay Hurt returned to her apartment in St. Albans, West Virginia, and vanished without a trace. Two days later, her shoes and eyeglasses were found outside the building. With a contentious divorce, reported threats, and a former state trooper identified as a suspect, disturbing questions still surround Darleta’s disappearance. Nearly four decades later, her case remai...

The case we have for you today is one that shook West Virginia and captured national attention. In July 2012, 16-year-old Skylar Neese slipped out of her bedroom in Star City, West Virginia, and climbed into a car with two people she trusted most. She never came home. What followed was months of searching, unanswered questions, and a friendship hiding a horrifying secret. This is the case of Skyla...

On May 16th, 1974, what began as an ordinary afternoon in Flat Top, West Virginia, ended in tragedy when 36-year-old Evelyn Shrewsbury was found murdered on her family's property. More than five decades later, a mysterious hitchhiker, a blue vehicle, and a prime suspect continue to raise questions in this unsolved case. Join Mark as he examines Evelyn's final hours and the investigation that has l...

 In the summer of 1990, 14-year-old Fame Cooper disappeared after sneaking out of her home in Fairmont, West Virginia. Four months later, hunters made a heartbreaking discovery that turned her disappearance into a homicide investigation. More than three decades later, her murder remains unsolved. In this episode of Mountain State Mysteries, we explore Fame's life, the investigation into her death,...

 On a cold January morning in 1990, a labor dispute in McDowell County, West Virginia turned deadly. As gunfire erupted along a UMWA picket line, one miner was killed and two others were wounded. More than three decades later, the murder of John McCoy remains unsolved. In this episode of Mountain State Mysteries, we examine the events that led to the shooting, the investigation that followed, and...

 In 1989, a brutal triple murder rocked the small coal town of Pocahontas, Virginia. What followed was a years-long investigation involving drugs, betrayal, federal indictments, and courtroom battles. This is the story of the Pocahontas Triple Murder. Sources - Murder in the Mountains: Triple murder in Pocahontas — 1989 investigation unearths drugs, sex, family feuds and double-crossings in small...

In 1988, Morgantown business owner and community fixture Marsha Ferber vanished without a trace. In this episode of Mountain State Mysteries, we explore the life she built, the people who last saw her, and the conflicting timeline that has left her disappearance unsolved for nearly four decades. From the Underground Railroad to a mysterious trip to Pittsburgh, this is the story of a woman who mean...

 In August 2003, a series of seemingly random shootings left Kanawha County on edge and drew comparisons to the Washington, D.C. sniper attacks. Three people were killed in separate shootings outside local businesses, sparking one of the largest manhunts in West Virginia history. This week, we dive into the Kanawha Valley Sniper case, the investigation that followed, and the questions that lingere...

Could two unsolved mysteries be connected? In this episode, Mark and Alex from A Paul - Unsolved in West Virginia examine the case of the Morgan County Jane Doe and the disappearance of Lora Skaggs. As they compare timelines, evidence, and unanswered questions, they explore whether the unidentified woman found in Morgan County could actually be Lora. Join was as we take a closer look at a decades-...

 Nearly 90 years ago, four-year-old Marjorie West vanished during a Mother’s Day picnic near the Allegheny National Forest in Pennsylvania. Search dogs, thousands of volunteers, strange sightings, and theories ranging from abduction to illegal child trafficking would turn her disappearance into one of America’s oldest unsolved missing child cases. In this episode of Mountain State Mysteries , Mark...

Austin Gilman vanished from Logan County, West Virginia, in August 2025, leaving behind more questions than answers. In this episode, we examine the details surrounding his disappearance and the ongoing search for the truth. Sources -  West Logan man Austin Gilman still missing | News | loganbanner.com Troopers seek public's help finding man reported missing in Logan County Missing man sought in L...

Years after Gretchen Fleming vanished from Parkersburg, West Virginia, investigators announce a major break in the case. In this episode of Mountain State Mysteries Mark breaks down the arrest, the discovery of Gretchen's remains, and the new details revealed by authorities.  Sources - Gretchen Fleming case timeline: Key developments leading to Preston Pierce’s arrest and indictment Preston Pierce...

In the quiet coal town of Page and Kincaid, Dewey "Eddie" Brown was known for his kindness and willingness to help anyone in need. But after a brutal attack during his early morning walk to work in 1992, Eddie's death left behind a mystery that still haunts the community decades later. Sources - Dewey Edward “Eddie” Brown (1919-1992) - Find a Grave Memorial PATERON - Mountain State Mysteries | Pod...

In 1949, Charleston, West Virginia was shaken by the brutal murder of Rosina Fazio. Decades later, questions still remain about who took her life and why. In this episode of MSM, we take a look into a forgotten case and search for the truth hidden by time. Sources - Fazio Murder Rosina “Rosie” Pallone Fazio (1893-1949) - Find a Grave Memorial WV - WV - Rosina Fazio, 56, Charleston, 25 October 1949...

 The death of John Lucas has stunned West Virginia. In this episode, Mark explores the timeline, the evidence, and the unanswered questions surrounding the Elkview ambulance incident. SIGN THE PETITION -  Petition · Force KCEAA EMT's to be held responsible for the murder of John Lucas - Charleston, United States · Change.org Sources - Prosecutor: Initial accounts, evidence 'differ' in death of man...

 Join Mark and Courtney as they revisit some of their most unforgettable cases and answer listener questions in a special Q&A celebrating the 100th episode of Mountain State Mysteries . MSM links - PATERON - Mountain State Mysteries | Podcast | Patreon WEBSITE - Home | Mountainstatemysteri ( mountainstatemysteriespodcast.com ) INSTAGRAM - Mountain State Mysteries - A West Virginia True Crime P...

Mark sits down with Alex from APaul Unsolved In West Virginia to discuss cases and theories from local cases. Alex's Links - Youtube - https://youtube.com/@ayebeepee?si=jPyjO6SvQqdyIiNE Facebook - Facebook MSM links - WEBSITE - Home | Mountainstatemysteri ( mountainstatemysteriespodcast.com ) INSTAGRAM - Mountain State Mysteries - A West Virginia True Crime Podcast (@mountainstatemysteries) • Inst...

In 1963, 52-year-old Irene Wilson was violently killed inside her home in the Broomstick area of Calhoun County. Those who knew Irene described her as a devoted Christian and a respected, well-liked member of the local community. At the time of the attack, her husband was away at work, employed as a night watchman. When he attempted to call home and received no answer, he became alarmed and contac...