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Hillbilly Crime Investigates

Hosted by Elizabeth Jones · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 34 episodes

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34
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44m
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About this podcast

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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Elizabeth Jones hosts Hillbilly Crime Investigates, a true crime show with 34 episodes published.

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Is Appalachia Being Set Up for Bitcoin & Data Centers?

May 25, 20261h 20mEp. 27S1

This video, created by Hillbilly Crime, addresses the concerns of residents in Eastern Kentucky regarding rising electricity rates and the potential impact of new large-scale energy projects, specifically data centers. T

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London Kentucky Speaks Out

May 24, 20261h 23mEp. 26S1

This video from Hillbilly Crime (Elizabeth) focuses on a city council meeting in London, Kentucky, specifically highlighting public comments regarding police accountability and transparency. The show aims to provide a pl

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Will The Real Senator Brandon Smith, Please Stand Up, Please Stand Up

May 22, 20261h 18mEp. 25S1

In this episode of Hillbilly Crime, the host analyzes a Fiscal Year 2025 executive branch spending review released by the Kentucky Auditor of Public Accounts (6:02). Rather than just reporting the figures, the host inves

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Can You Live Without Electricity?

May 19, 20261mS1

Public Comments meeting in Hazard Kentucky during a rate increase request by Kentucky Power. These meetings are not required and the Public Service Commission, by law cannot deny a rate increase request if the company ca

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Deputy Kisses Drug Court Participant

May 19, 20261mS1

Yes, we have the deposition where Ben is accused by Brianna Cornett, the third woman in that case of kissing her in his official capacity. Why was she not more of a central figure in that case?

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Burglary Suspect Interview with London Kentucky PD

May 18, 20269mS1

9 minute interview with Hobart Buttery, the man the London PD used to obtain a search warrant for a home on Vanzant Road. Buttery denies taking anything, until he finally admits to taking a weedeater and a small portable

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Third Former MCCC Employee Files Suit

May 18, 20261h 25mEp. 23S1

This video from Hillbilly Crime covers a new development regarding a series of civil lawsuits filed against Mountain Comprehensive Care Center (MCCCC) and Mountain Plus Services (MPS). Key takeaways from the episode: The

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Roy Kidd & the Polygraph

May 18, 202651mEp. 23S1

This video from Hillbilly Crime investigates two recent court filings concerning Roy Kidd in the Amber Spradlin murder case (3:35-5:22). The host, Elizabeth, walks viewers through the legal arguments surrounding Kidd's r

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Experts Breakdown Spradlin Case

May 14, 20261h 22mEp. 22S1

This video from Hillbilly Crime covers the latest court hearing regarding the murder case of Amber Spradlin in Pike County, Kentucky. Here is a summary of the key developments: Trial Update: The trial, which was schedule

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Audit Breadcrumbs

May 14, 20261h 6mEp. 21S1

In this episode of Hillbilly Crime, the host conducts a deep-dive review of a presentation by the Kentucky Auditor of Public Accounts concerning fiscal year 2025 executive branch spending. While the host acknowledges the

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Kentucky Audit Reveals Waste, Fraud, or Abuse?

May 11, 20261h 6mEp. 20S1

This episode of Hillbilly Crime provides a critical review of a recent audit report from the Kentucky Auditor of Public Accounts regarding fiscal year 2025 executive branch spending. The host, a resident of the Appalachi

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Deposition: How Mickey Stines Avoided Police Training

May 7, 20269mS1

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.

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Hearing Cancelled

May 7, 20261mS1

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

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Judge Cohron Ends Court

May 7, 20261mS1

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.

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Kentucky Power Rate Hike

May 7, 20261mS1

Kentucky Power rate cases continue.

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IRS Tax Credits

May 7, 20261mS1

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

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New Bodycam Footage in London Slap-gate

May 6, 202648mEp. 18S1

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 res

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Hillbilly Crime Investigates: Plea Deal for Noah Back

May 6, 202652mEp. 15S1

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 curre

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Hillbilly Crime Investigates: The Failure of the Chain of Command

May 3, 20261h 10mEp. 15S1

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 ho

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Hillbilly Crime Investigates: Missing Cameras, DNA, & 911 Calls

May 2, 20261h 20mEp. 14S1

Tonight on Hillbilly Crime Investigates, we are reading through the Commonwealth's response to M.K. McKinney's motion to reduce bond in the Amber Spradlin murder case.This October 2024 court filing gives one of the clear

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Who is the host of Hillbilly Crime Investigates?

Hillbilly Crime Investigates is hosted by Elizabeth Jones. The show is categorised under true crime and has published 34 episodes.

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Hillbilly Crime Investigates has published 34 episodes.

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