What is Appalachian Murder, Mystery And Legend about?

It covers true crime, mysteries, folklore, disasters, legends, and Appalachian history, usually through standalone stories with a strong regional point of view.

Who hosts Appalachian Murder, Mystery And Legend?

The show is hosted by Larry Bentley, who describes himself as born and raised in the Appalachian mountains of southwest Virginia.

How long are Appalachian Murder, Mystery And Legend episodes?

Most episodes run about 15 to 35 minutes, with occasional shorter specials or longer case stories.

Where can I listen to Appalachian Murder, Mystery And Legend?

The show is available through its public RSS feed and podcast apps that index Anchor or Spotify for Creators feeds.

How often does Appalachian Murder, Mystery And Legend release?

Based on recent episodes, it releases roughly weekly, with occasional specials and holiday episodes.

Appalachian Murder, Mystery And Legend

Larry Bentley·272 episodes

True CrimeSolo narratorAppalachian storiesHistorical true crimeFolklore and legends15-35 min episodesStandalone episodes

Learn about the true Appalachian, mysteries, legends, murder & history as well as those stories outside Appalachia as viewed by a true Appalachian. I’m Larry Bentley and I was born and raised in the Appalachian mountains of southwest Virginia. I want to take you on a fantastic journey through the Appalachian mountains and beyond. We’re going to explore everything from murder, native folklore and legend to true stories of hardship as seen through the watery eyes of an old Appalachian. Come join me. I guarantee it’s not going to be anything like you think it is.

Why listen

Appalachian Murder, Mystery And Legend is a short-form true crime and folklore show told through Larry Bentley's distinctly Appalachian point of view. Episodes feel like sitting with a local storyteller as he moves through murders, disasters, legends, strange history, and mountain lore with blunt humor and regional texture. It is a good fit for listeners who like true crime but want something more personal, local, and less polished than a studio documentary.

Episodes

18 min

Jul 19, 2026

The Shadow Of Walker Mountain

The unsolved murder of Sharon Blankenbeckler is a shadow that still haunts Walker Mountain.

1 min

Jul 19, 2026

Mountain Word Of The Day-Ackenpucky

once you hear it, you forget it.

31 min

Jul 5, 2026

Death Rode A Wagon

The murder of James Sanders. Perry County’s forgotten Murder.

0 min

Jul 5, 2026

Death Rode A Wagon-clip

Old Man James Sanders went to feed his hogs and was gone.

0 min

Jul 5, 2026

Death Rode A Wagon-clip

A vanishing in Perry County. From Death Rode A Wagon

1 min

Jul 5, 2026

Mountain Word Of The Week-Tain’t

when you think something is something well…tain’t

1 min

Jun 28, 2026

Fast Eddie Clip

straight out of Appalachia

0 min

Jun 28, 2026

Fast Eddie clip

straight outta Appalachia

29 min

Jun 28, 2026

The Legend Of Fast Eddie

one straight outta Appalachia

0 min

Jun 21, 2026

From the Friday that changed Beckley short

yall may remember this one

0 min

Jun 21, 2026

The Friday that changed Beckley short

uall may remember this one

18 min

Jun 21, 2026

The Friday That Changed Beckley

Y’all may remember this one.

1 min

Jun 7, 2026

The Flying Appalachian Short

Did a hillbilly beat the Wright Brothers?

0 min

Jun 7, 2026

The Flying Appalachian Short

Did an Appalachian beat the Wright Brothers

18 min

Jun 7, 2026

The Flying Appalachian

Did an East Tennessee boy beat the Wright Brothers?

16 min

May 31, 2026

The Ghosts Of Dean Mountain

What happens when a mind turns to custard.

1 hr

May 24, 2026

The Living Lie

This one ices the cake

16 min

May 17, 2026

Eight Shots That Still Echo

Here’s one from back in the day.

17 min

May 2, 2026

Framed In The Flatlands

This is some Cain and Abel stuff.

17 min

Apr 26, 2026

Soup To Die For

She took out the entire bloodline.

18 min

Apr 19, 2026

Pickling The Prodigy

This one’s a ride and a half.

19 min

Apr 12, 2026

Where The Truth Goes To Die

Two wrongs don’t make a right. Try five.

18 min

Apr 5, 2026

Almost A Brain Between ‘em

This one is off the deep end.

18 min

Mar 29, 2026

Blood In The Cornstalks

A story from Evansville Indiana that is wild for 1928.

21 min

Mar 22, 2026

King Benjamin And The House Of David

And yet another whack a doodle.

18 min

Mar 15, 2026

That Left Turn Over Hendersonville

In theory, all was good until reality showed up.

18 min

Mar 8, 2026

Coal Dust And Primacord

Listen to what happens when the government fixes it.

15 min

Feb 22, 2026

The Ghouls Of Old Rag Mountain

This may be the reason that we hillbillies suffer all of them inbred jokes

14 min

Feb 8, 2026

The Point Pleasant Powder Keg

Right when you think we’ve seen it all, along comes this.

20 min

Feb 1, 2026

The Secrets Of Greasy Creek

When the mountain talks E. F. Hutton listens.

19 min

Jan 25, 2026

The Hardscrabble Death Boogie

Here’s another piece of dog squeeze

25 min

Jan 18, 2026

The Blue Eyed Six

Listen to just how mean people can be.

18 min

Jan 11, 2026

The Blue Ridge Shadow

Listen to this story I was told back when I was a little feller.

5 min

Dec 24, 2025

Appalachian Night Before Christmas 2025

listen to this mostly true tale of Christmas

19 min

Dec 21, 2025

Snow, Smoke And Sneakers

listen to this Christmas Mess

35 min

Dec 21, 2025

The Day Kingsport Cried Corrected

finally fixed the ending

35 min

Dec 14, 2025

The Day Kingsport Cried

Simce we’re raggin’ on corporations, let’s go another week.

21 min

Dec 7, 2025

The Devil’s Dust

Listen to what happens when a Corporation tries to avoid penalties.

14 min

Nov 30, 2025

Whispers From The Ridge

listen to what happened in North Carolina

24 min

Nov 23, 2025

3X The Man Behind The Gun

listen to how NYC was held hostage in 1930

30 min

Nov 9, 2025

A Pair Of Aces

Listen to this running rip off from hell.

39 min

Nov 6, 2025

Love Thy Neighbor……Really

Listen to this story of neighborly love. Please excuse the video, it wouldn’t publish the original.

17 min

Oct 26, 2025

Necrofeely….What?! Halloween Special

Listen to this tale of diddling with the dead.

24 min

Oct 19, 2025

Pffffft! They Were Gone

Listen to this situation.

27 min

Oct 12, 2025

The Chloroform Cinderella

listen to this tale of woe

22 min

Oct 5, 2025

The Murder Of Theresa Ann Woods

listen to Theresa’s story

20 min

Sep 28, 2025

Mr. Twit Wiffle Fixing To Pay The Piper

Listen to how it’s time to take out the trash

17 min

Sep 14, 2025

The Temu Hitman

you get what you paid for

20 min

Sep 7, 2025

The Bratcher Family Of Rock Island, Tennessee

listen to what this Twit Wiffle did.

16 min

Aug 24, 2025

That’s All She Wrote

Here’s one they still talk about in Ohio

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Best for: commutes, housework, short walks, errands, evening listening

Tone: folksy, darkly humorous, storytelling, regional

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