Crime in the Coalfields

Brandi Blake and Humera Rehman
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  • TRUE CRIME
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Crime in the Coalfields is a true crime podcast hosted by 59News Digital Producer Brandi Blake and 59News Digital Producer Humera Rehman. Based in Southern West Virginia, each episode Brandi and Humera will tell the stories of the tragic and bizarre crimes that take place in rural Appalachia.

  1. 3D AGO

    The Mysterious Disappearance of Sue Roop

    Sue Roop vanished without a trace in February of 1979 following a series of curious circumstances. Join Brandi and Humera as they delve into the mysterious case of West Virginia's "Missing Valentine."

    19 min

  2. FEB 11

    The Case of Margie Dodd

    In 1977, the disappearance of Margaret Dodd in Raleigh County, West Virginia left the local community shaken. Join Brandi and Humera as they explore the fascinating case of Margie and the mysterious circumstances surrounding her disappearance and the intriguing investigation that ensued.

    21 min

  3. JAN 13

    The Richmond Murder Spree

    2026 makes twenty years since the city of Richmond was rocked by a shocking string of homicides. Join Brandi and Humera as they delve into a case that resulted in the deaths of seven people, including a beloved local musician.

    24 min

  4. 11/19/2025

    Donald Lantz and Jeanne Whitefeather

    On this week's Crime in the Coalfields, Julia, Brandi, and Humera dive into the disturbing case involving Donald Lantz and Jeanne Whitefeather, adoptive parents who perpetuated horrific abuse on the children they adopted. The case was historic in the Mountain State, the first of its kind in a West Virginia court.

    21 min

  5. 10/17/2025

    The Wolf of West Virginia

    One man, yet so many victims: how did he manage to swindle people with his fraudulent scheme? In this episode, Julia and Brandi explore the story of the Wolf of West Virginia, a crime that came to prominence earlier this year.

    16 min

  6. 09/23/2025

    Gavin Smith

    A sixteen-year-old boy allegedly murdered his family in 2020, and was convicted of the crime in 2022. However, an order was issued earlier this year, vacating the verdict, putting the tragedy in the spotlight once more. On this week's episode, Julia and Brandi explore the tragic story of Gavin Smith.

    23 min

  7. 09/03/2025

    Monica Hartwell Fires Back

    On this episode of Crime in the Coalfields, Julia and Brandi dive once more into the case of Monica Hartwell, a woman serving 40 years in prison for the second-degree murder of Michael Walker. This time, however, they hear directly from Monica herself, detailing the experience written in her own hand. Does this answer lingering questions or bring more to the surface?

    32 min

  8. 08/20/2025

    The Mysterious Case of Rosa White

    In the early 1900s, the brutal murder of 18-year-old Rosa White rocked Logan County. The crime was surrounded by mystery and intrigue, nearly working the local community into a frenzy, calling for justice. In this episode, Julia and Brandi explore the curious circumstances surrounding the case of Rosa White in 1904 that left her loved ones looking for answers.

    23 min
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Crime in the Coalfields is a true crime podcast hosted by 59News Digital Producer Brandi Blake and 59News Digital Producer Humera Rehman. Based in Southern West Virginia, each episode Brandi and Humera will tell the stories of the tragic and bizarre crimes that take place in rural Appalachia.

Information

  • Creator
    Brandi Blake and Humera Rehman
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    70
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Brandi Blake and Humera Rehman
  • Show Website
    Crime in the Coalfields

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