Hillbilly Crime Investigates

Elizabeth Jones
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Hillbilly Crime is an independent Appalachian investigative podcast hosted by Elizabeth Jones. From the mountains of Eastern Kentucky, we dive deep into crime, corruption, power, and the real stories affecting rural communities that rarely make national headlines. As a single mom in recovery building an investigative media network from my living room, this podcast follows the truth wherever it leads — from courtroom documents and public records to the lived experiences of people in Appalachia. If you believe small towns deserve real journalism, you’re in the right place.

  1. 1D AGO

    Deposition: How Mickey Stines Avoided Police Training

    Reading back through the depositions in the Mickey Stines civil lawsuit, really opens your eyes to the loopholes in the system. Listen to answers Mickey gave.

    9 min

  2. 1D AGO ·  BONUS

    Hearing Cancelled

    When the hearing was abruptly cancelled, nobody really knew what to think.

    1 min

  3. 1D AGO ·  BONUS

    Judge Cohron Ends Court

    When Mickey Stines defense team asks the Judge to recuse before court started, it left everyone very confused as to why. Judge wasn't giving any hints either.

    1 min

  4. 1D AGO ·  BONUS

    Kentucky Power Rate Hike

    Kentucky Power rate cases continue.

    1 min

  5. 1D AGO ·  BONUS

    IRS Tax Credits

    ARC. Addiction Recovery Care. Big companies and tax credits.

    1 min

  6. 1D AGO

    New Bodycam Footage in London Slap-gate

    New bodycam footage shows a prior incident involving Cody Grimshaw roughly three weeks before the April 22 London Police incident.The footage, obtained by Crime With Bobby through open records, shows a very different response. A Laurel County Sheriff’s deputy calmly follows Cody, speaks with him, gives him space, and works to de-escalate the situation. London Police officers also respond and appear to assist.Eventually, Cody sits down, calms down, and EMS is called so he can be checked and transported to the hospital.This video matters because it provides important context and contrast. From what is visible, the officers in this earlier footage do not appear to be the same officers involved in the April 22 incident.In this episode, we look at what the prior bodycam footage shows, why the response matters, and what questions it raises about the April 22 incident.For deeper timelines, documents, and case breakdowns, join us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/HillbillyCrime?ut...

    48 min

  7. 1D AGO

    Hillbilly Crime Investigates: Plea Deal for Noah Back

    This video from Hillbilly Crime provides a detailed update on the legal proceedings involving Noah Back from Perry County, Kentucky. The episode focuses on distinguishing between two separate legal matters that are currently unfolding: Federal Case (Guilty Plea): On May 1st, 2026, Noah Back pleaded guilty to transporting a minor across state lines for criminal sexual activity (12:15-12:35). His sentencing is scheduled for September 2nd, 2026, in London, Kentucky (12:34-12:38).State Case (UTV Crash): Noah Back remains charged with murder in connection to the February 28th, 2026, UTV crash that resulted in the death of 16-year-old Emilynn Clark (9:15-9:53, 10:14-10:17).Key takeaways from the discussion: Legal Complexity: The host emphasizes that the federal guilty plea does not resolve the state murder case or answer outstanding questions regarding the crash (12:47-13:26, 32:54-33:07).Unresolved Questions: The investigation into the crash continues to face scrutiny, specifically regarding who provided alcohol to the minors involved, who was operating the vehicle at the time of the incident, and what levels of awareness the adults in the community may have had prior to the tragedy (11:02-11:22, 29:37-29:56, 34:01-34:10).Community Impact: The host and her mother discuss the broader implications of these events on the local community, raising concerns about accountability, potential systemic issues, and the impact of the tragedy on the victim's family (21:36-22:01, 33:07-33:31, 44:03-45:35).

    52 min

  8. 4D AGO

    Hillbilly Crime Investigates: The Failure of the Chain of Command

    This video, titled Hillbilly Crime Investigates: The Chain of Command Failure, provides a detailed examination of the fatal police operation that led to the death of Doug Harless in London, Kentucky (3:34 - 7:07). The host, Elizabeth, analyzes how a search warrant intended for one location resulted in officers storming the wrong residence, leading to a tragic, preventable outcome. Key takeaways from the investigation include: Breakdown of Operational Control: The video highlights that the operation suffered from a total lack of structured supervision. While department policies mandate that a supervisor must review the warrant, approve the execution, and act as a Search Supervisor on-scene to verify the location, none of these safeguards were effectively implemented (10:45 - 16:43, 30:03 - 32:00).Jurisdictional Issues: The London Police Department officers executed the warrant in the county, yet they failed to coordinate with the Sheriff's Department as required by policy (13:22 - 15:21).Contradictory Evidence: The host compares the official narrative—which claims officers clearly announced their presence—with footage from a neighbor's security camera, suggesting that the police presence was not clearly communicated to the victim (20:19 - 22:26, 43:18 - 43:42).Legal Concerns: The host questions the inclusion of documents related to the legal standard of care for officers in the case file, suggesting this may be part of an effort to minimize liability for the involved parties (40:17 - 42:58, 1:02:08 - 1:04:45).The host emphasizes that this was not a matter of confusion, but a systemic breakdown where clear policies were ignored, leading to the wrongful death of an innocent individual (45:04 - 47:49, 1:03:24 - 1:03:45).

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Hillbilly Crime is an independent Appalachian investigative podcast hosted by Elizabeth Jones. From the mountains of Eastern Kentucky, we dive deep into crime, corruption, power, and the real stories affecting rural communities that rarely make national headlines. As a single mom in recovery building an investigative media network from my living room, this podcast follows the truth wherever it leads — from courtroom documents and public records to the lived experiences of people in Appalachia. If you believe small towns deserve real journalism, you’re in the right place.

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