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

    Dad Tries to Save Daughter from Detective

    Police interrogate Kali Collins after her car is seen at a crime scene where a man was killed. Her dad tries his best to save her from the investigators search. How do you think this cop behaved with her dad and them trying to ask for an attorney?

    Dad Tries to Save Daughter from Detective

  2. 1d ago

    Doctor Granny Leaves Her Grand Baby to Die in a Hot Car

    This video from the Hillbilly Crime channel discusses the tragic death of 10-month-old Scottie Crowell, who passed away after being left in a vehicle in the parking lot of Owensboro Health Multicare on August 13 (14:17-15:40). Key details of the case include: The Timeline: Scottie's grandmother, identified as Dr. Stacey Fazenbaker, was responsible for taking the baby to daycare that morning but allegedly went straight to work at 8:00 a.m., leaving Scottie in the vehicle (14:47-15:33). The baby was discovered later that afternoon when her father went to pick her up from daycare and learned she had not been dropped off (15:33-15:58).Investigation and Accountability: The video addresses significant public concern regarding the lack of filed charges as of the reporting date (16:19-16:56). It explores questions about whether the case is being handled differently due to the grandmother's status as a doctor, compared to how such cases are typically handled for members of other social or economic classes (16:41-17:07, 53:02-54:35).Legal and Safety Context: The host discusses relevant Kentucky law, specifically KRS 507.040 regarding second-degree manslaughter and circumstances involving children left in vehicles (55:06-56:18). The show also covers national statistics on pediatric vehicular heatstroke, noting that approximately 47% of such cases involve a child being forgotten by a caregiver on their way to daycare (1:01:05-1:02:06).Throughout the episode, the host emphasizes the importance of accountability, the dangers of hot-car incidents, and the need for better preventative measures, such as daycare providers calling parents when a child fails to arrive as scheduled (18:35-18:55, 1:02:35-1:03:34).

    Doctor Granny Leaves Her Grand Baby to Die in a Hot Car

  3. 2d ago

    Mom Disappears When Baby OD's

    Mom finds baby in the monring cold and stiff and she runs outside screaming with her. Once the neighbors starts CPR, Mom just disappears. Let's watch the first part of the body cam footage and see how this starts. #hillbillyhouse #HillbillyCrime #Investigates #BodyCam #footage #baby #OD #death #dead #video #TrueCrime

  4. 2d ago

    Baby Lylah

    This video from Hillbilly Crime (4:12) focuses on a distressing case of child abuse involving a 22-month-old girl named Lylah in Pulaski County, Kentucky. Key updates on Baby Lylah (5:08 - 14:04): Positive News: Lylah’s mother provided an update that the child has opened her eyes, which is considered a significant, though early, positive sign in her recovery (5:34, 13:50).Medical Status: Despite this progress, Lylah remains in critical condition (13:38). She is on a ventilator and medical staff are concerned about potential long-term damage, including difficulties with walking, talking, and cognitive development due to brain bleeds (8:05, 12:48).The Case Against Jack D. Kelsay (14:07 - 17:16): The suspect, Jack D. Kelsay, has been charged with first-degree assault and first-degree criminal abuse of a child under 12 (16:53).According to reports, Kelsay was the sole caretaker when the abuse occurred (15:15). He initially attempted to blame Lylah’s young siblings before allegedly admitting to the abuse (15:18).Kentucky Child Abuse Statistics (9:30 - 10:37, 1:01:03 - 1:03:40): The host contextualized Lylah’s case by referencing data from the Kentucky Child Fatality and Near Fatality External Review Panel for fiscal year 2024.The panel reviewed 248 serious cases, resulting in 72 fatalities and 176 near-fatalities (9:43).Notably, 81% of these cases were deemed potentially preventable, and 82% of the victims were children aged four or younger (10:06, 10:23).

    Baby Lylah

  5. 4d ago ·  Bonus

    The Human Cost

    The question is not only what happened in that room. It is what kind of local power makes a young mother believe silence is safer than asking for help.

    The Human Cost

  6. 4d ago

    She Says She Was 17

    This video, part of the Hillbilly Crime series, features a serious allegation from a woman regarding unwanted sexual contact by a prominent Whitesburg, Kentucky figure, identified as L.M. "Mike" Caudill. Key points from the video include: The Allegation (9:19 - 10:31, 23:02 - 24:06): A woman alleges that in the mid-1980s, when she was 17, she visited a child support enforcement office in Whitesburg seeking assistance. She claims she was sexually assaulted by the attorney she met there. She states this experience caused her to abandon her efforts to obtain child support for her child due to feelings of being unsafe.Context and Power (10:35 - 12:54, 41:18 - 42:25): The host discusses Caudill's significant local influence as the CEO of Mountain Comprehensive Health Corporation (MCHC) and his background in law and public service. The discussion emphasizes how local power dynamics—such as who holds employment, knows influential people, or manages public offices—can create an environment where victims feel unable to speak out.Investigation and Records (52:36 - 55:49): The host outlines the need for a thorough investigation to substantiate these claims through public records, such as building occupancy records for 214 Main Street, bar association timelines, and child support enforcement documentation from the 1980s.Whistleblower Allegations (11:44 - 12:49, 42:38 - 43:36): The video references a 2016 civil whistleblower lawsuit reported by WYMT concerning MCHC and alleged prescription-related schemes, noting that the federal government declined to intervene at that time.Trigger for Allegation (27:18 - 34:00): The host explains that a recent photo of Caudill on the front page of the Mountain Eagle, shared by publisher Ben Gish, triggered the woman to come forward and share her story.

    She Says She Was 17

  7. 5d ago

    Who Did Mickey Tell?

    This video from Hillbilly Crime (1:32:44) addresses the case of Shawn "Mickey" Stines, who is charged in the 2024 shooting death of District Judge Kevin Mullins, and explores allegations that Stines reported courthouse sexual misconduct prior to the killing. New Court Order (11:48 - 12:41): The host discusses a recent order denying bond for Stines, granting a change of venue for the trial, and ordering an additional mental health examination.Allegations of Prior Reporting (15:01 - 17:06): A central focus of the broadcast is a social media post from Stines' wife, which claims that Stines "had the guts to report" courthouse sexual misconduct and that dated letters exist as evidence of this reporting.Unanswered Questions: The host emphasizes the need to determine who received these alleged reports, when they were received, and what actions were taken (16:40 - 17:20).The Ben Fields Case (26:57 - 40:12): The host connects the current situation to the earlier case of Ben Fields, a former court security officer who pleaded guilty to misconduct, noting that these past allegations provide critical context for the environment inside the courthouse.Transparency and Records (24:48 - 25:50): The host discusses the impact of "staggering" misinformation online and stresses the importance of relying on the "paper trail" rather than social media rumors.Community Concerns: The host also touches on local flooding issues in Neon, Kentucky (3:15 - 9:00), and shares concerns regarding accountability for grant spending in the local area.Key Updates and Case StatusContextual Issues Discussed

    Who Did Mickey Tell?

  8. Aug 12

    James Huffman Trial: Defense Questions Witness Phillips

    Such a hard thing to watch but this witness did a great job not getting rattled on the stand. He kept his composure and did not let the defense attorney get him upset. He did a good job and I know that had to be tough. #hillbillycrime #hillbillyhouse #investigates #witness #testify #testimony #defense #crimestories #TrueCrime #Trial

    James Huffman Trial: Defense Questions Witness Phillips
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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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