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Hosted by Brandi Blake and Humera Rehman · EN · 72 episodes
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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.
Brandi Blake and Humera Rehman hosts Crime in the Coalfields, a true crime show with 72 episodes published.
Mazie Mae Sigmon-Palmer and John Eric "Jay" Farley met up to spend time with each other for a night of fun on July 14, 1979. After a curious set of circumstances, by the night's end, it seemed as though the pair had simp
At just 13 years old, Barbara was a girl who was described by those that loved her as responsible and considerate, despite experiencing a somewhat turbulent life. In the winter of 1995, she mysteriously vanished. Join Br
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."
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 surroun
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 mus
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
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
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 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 he
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 episod
In a case that began 5 years ago this month - we return both in coverage and in reality. This year, an appeal was made in April - the same appeal made when the case was originally happening in July of 2025. Monica Hartwe
The story of Anita Price remains unfinished. She disappeared in 1974, and the case went cold until the 2000s. Her car was abandoned, and a cursory investigation left her children unsatisfied and looking for answers to th
Some missing people are never found - but others are found too late. The recent case of Christa Merrill, whose body is found at the home of a known sex offender after being missing since August of 2024 - inspires a deep
A woman named Wanda Palmer - beaten and left inches from death in her mobile home - is left in a coma for two years. Left in a comatose state from 2020 to 2022, she had enough strength to wake up after those years and id
Three people shot multiple times on a day that was supposed to be full of love. Instead, Valentine's day 1998 ended with a family dead in a mansion on a hill. This is the case of David, Janette Henderson, and Martha Barb
A murdered teenager found near a bus route in 1970s Putnam County. Danny Collins' case is sparse, but just an hour away - another case with a similar method was brewing. A connection was drawn to another case of attempte
A strange creature with glowing red eyes and a wingspan to boot. Was it responsible or connected to the tragic deaths of 46 people? Or does folklore color history in the modern world? Returning to the world of cryptozool
Leah Hickman had a bright future, cut short by the hands of an assailant never found to this day. When she went missing, the entire community rallied to find her. When she was found dead, her workplace honored her and pa
The body of Michael Craig Phillips found 16 years ago still leaves a case unresolved - but a similar case - involving a dead woman is closed after 14 years. Both cases have their similarities, and their disparities. Two
Cassie Sheetz went hiking with two men near Spruce Knob three and a half years ago - and never re-emerged. She was last seen on March 11, 2021. It's taken this long to find her believed remains, and even now the case is
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Crime in the Coalfields is hosted by Brandi Blake and Humera Rehman. The show is categorised under true crime and has published 72 episodes.
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