Murders did happen in Appalachia, usually over moonshine, land disputes, or family feuds. But the killing of an innocent young girl was almost unheard of.…
Every Sunday morning, they would dress in their best clothes, which weren’t much, but they were clean and pressed, and walk together down the dirt…

“It Hurts… But I Want More,” She Gasped — “You’re Stronger Than a Mustang” … This girl was no helpless burden. She had saved his…
In the end, three lives were destroyed that November evening. Bertha’s ended by a bullet. Royy’s stolen by false imprisonment and Billy’s consumed by guilt…
They were arguing, so I approached to make sure Bertha was okay. What happened then? Bertha was upset. She told both of us to leave…
Despite Shorty facing lesser charges as an accessory, the Hopkins family had spared no expense on his defense. They sat prominently, Thomas’s face set in…
The run’s boy, on the other hand, has a violent temper. If you’re looking for a killer, I’d start there. I’ll be the judge of…
His temper was legendary, quick to ignite and slow to cool. Teachers gave him wide birth, and other students learned not to provoke him. But…
The daughter grew up in a two-bedroom house in Pennsylvania, far from Newport and Fifth Avenue, and the ruins of White Marsh Hall. Louise never…
The specific devastation was not just financial, it was psychological. These children had spent their entire lives being told they were heirs to great fortunes.…





