44 episodes

Crime in the Coalfields is a true crime podcast hosted by 59News Anchor Julia White, and 59News Producer Harper Emch. Based in Southern West Virginia, each episode Julia and Harper will tell the stories of the tragic and bizarre crimes that take place in rural Appalachia.

Crime in the Coalfields Julia White and Harper Emch

    • True Crime
    • 4.7 • 103 Ratings

Crime in the Coalfields is a true crime podcast hosted by 59News Anchor Julia White, and 59News Producer Harper Emch. Based in Southern West Virginia, each episode Julia and Harper will tell the stories of the tragic and bizarre crimes that take place in rural Appalachia.

    The Unsolved Rainbow Murders

    The Unsolved Rainbow Murders

    Two women: Vicki Durian and Nancy Santomero were hitchhiking to the Rainbow Gathering in 1980. The Rainbow Gathering was a world-peace festival meant to celebrate love, harmony and freedom held in Pocahontas County. The two women, however, would never make it there alive. Their murders would result in eight different suspects, an admission, a wrongful conviction lawsuit, and even the survivor's guilt of a close friend. Julia and Harper discuss the case of the Pocahontas County Rainbow Murders.

    • 25 min
    Murder on the Appalachian Trail

    Murder on the Appalachian Trail

    The Appalachian Trail is known for having some of the most scenic views on the East Coast of the United States, if not the entire country. However, the Appalachian Trail can also be a sinister place.

    The Appalachian Trail has seen a total of 13 murders and many more disappearances. Tonight, Harper and Julia take a look at why this trail is sometimes known across the world as America's most deadly trail.

    • 31 min
    The Flatwoods Monster

    The Flatwoods Monster

    The strange and supernatural can be found all across the state of West Virginia. In tonight's episode, Izzy and Harper return to the topic of Cryptozoology to discuss the cryptids in our home. This week, the spotlight is on the Flatwoods Monster. We delve deep into not only the possibilities of what happened when the monster was sighted, but the cultural relevance of its legacy.

    • 21 min
    The Killer of Quiet Dell: Harry Powers

    The Killer of Quiet Dell: Harry Powers

    Harry Powers was a West Virginia serial killer who used local advertisements and false personas to catch unsuspecting people, which we in modern society are no strangers to ourselves. Izzy and Harper touch upon the similarities to our era and why this case teaches us so much. The world that Harry Powers committed his murders in might have been a different world than the one we live in today, but his monstrous tactics are just as effective.

    • 20 min
    Cherice Gwinn-Stephens

    Cherice Gwinn-Stephens

    A case that is 30 years old this week: Angela Cherice Gwinn-Stephens, known to everyone as Cherice went missing in September of 1993.
    Foul play is suspected in Cherice's disappearance by both her family and law enforcement. In 2014, she was declared legally dead, and her case became a homicide. Izzy and Harper delve back into a case covered previously in "Missing in Southern West Virginia" with a much greater depth.

    • 24 min
    23 Years Cold (Alex Carter Revisited)

    23 Years Cold (Alex Carter Revisited)

    A potential new lead in a cold case that has been a burden for a local father for 23 years. Could the new path in this case spell an end to another cold case thanks to the arduous work of law enforcement, or will the evidence elude any hope of closure?

    This episode Izzy and Harper revisit the case of Natasha "Alex Carter"

    • 22 min

Customer Reviews

4.7 out of 5
103 Ratings

103 Ratings

Maxcraft430 ,

New listener.

Good job. If you like stories like this about West Virginia, i think you will love the stories of suburban, CT that they tell on "Community News with Paul and Sasha" satirical podcast.

Actually, would be fun to hear you guys do a show together and combine the murders with their tales of hilarity. 5 ⭐️

TrickyGranny ,

Unsolved Murders

It’s been said that if you want to get away with murder, do it in Fayette County. Sue Roop, Cathy Carroll, Mike Nasby, George Whitten just to name a few. New listener and looking forward to your content.

balto-hon ,

Music distracts from the stories

I love the diverse and locally-focused stories on this podcast. Unfortunately I had to stop listening because the music is so annoying and distracting.

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