The Stepmother: Appalachias Most Shocking Crime

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

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[@RachelJenkins-pz9gg]

You should try

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[@sheilawatkins7466]

❤and I

[@theoryofpersonality1420]

I like how you narrated this. I'm very particular so it's definitely a compliment.

[@alligatorhorse]

Hurting/killing children who look to their parents for protection is one of the most awful crimes a person can commit.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

amen

[@johanconradie2120]

The worst crime

[@gaellementor5660]

Absolutely!! Smfh!

[@alison1454]

I agree. I can’t ever understand it. Part of living in a fallen world.

[@irisheyesofbelfast]

Absolutely. My bff was married to the guy who injected his own child with HIV, to get out of paying child support. That child is a grown man in his 30s, doing wonderfully, an advocate for people with HIV. He wasn't "cured" but his levels are undetectable. His father has been denied parole 3x now.

[@jamesholbrook7785]

That’s the most disturbing story you’ve told. So SAD 😞
I’d destroy someone if they hurt my kids or grandkids.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

It was hard for me to tell this story. But Roy Rickey story had almost been lost to time and no one has told his story. RIP Roy ❤️

[@jamesholbrook7785]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller RIP Little Roy ❤️. A good man kept your story alive. God love you JD.

[@2WOLFS]

JD you gave that child a place in this world for as long as people hear this story. And things like that happen more than people know. Many a step parent was the end of several children lifes. Being by like of food or neglect or just simple spite for the child. I'm glad you told the story.

[@bringthepayne7561]

​@@TheAppalachianStorytellerIm here to hear Roy's STORY....no matter how bad....

[@user-cr8sx2wb5p]

I totally agree with you 💯

[@Bensalami69]

People underestimate the horrors that hide in those mountains we call home.. so sad

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Agreed

[@margitwes6495]

You don't have to go to the mountains to find those horrors. I found them right here in the city and went to court to get that boy out of that sick home and away from his psycho stepmother.

[@deathbycheese850]

It wasn't a comparison ​@@margitwes6495

[@Frank-pk6oi]

You are absolutely correct! I have a feeling this is just one of many stories like this! Patricia Gambino Harrington

[@jospiese7864]

Agree

[@DianneRussell-jb5le]

My mother was prepared to abort me in 1961. Abortion was illegal back then. Luckily I survived. But I grew up with two evil stepsisters who tried to murder me at least three or four times. My father told me about the first attempt when the stepsisters put me out on the back porch in the middle of winter to die. I was only two months old. My parents went out in the night and left me in the care of the 11 year old and eight year old stepsisters care. Some care alright. My father told me about that when he found me on the porch I was alive but I was the colour blue. I almost died from that murder attempt because I developed pneumonia I was a very sick little baby and I almost didn’t make it. There were many attempts to get rid of me through my childhood by my two stepsisters, one of them died from an aggressive cancer 10 years ago. But my mother was the cruelest . When a mother wants to murder her baby and hates the child so much that she got her own offspring to do her dirty work, it’s a terrible thing. She had the option her and my father to give me up at the hospital. She wanted to but my father refused to sign the papers. I have always wondered what kind of a life I would have had if they had of let me go. So yes, I know all to well how cruel families can be. You are more likely to be killed by a family member than a stranger in fact 70% more likely. Rest In Peace little Roy. 🌹🌹🌹

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Wow, what a story you have, thank you for having the courage to share that with us, bless your heart ❤️

[@tbetyf7047]

You are courageous.❤

[@oooh19]

Yea those parents and other family members don’t deserve respect or empathy!

[@shawteeblack3849]

😢😢

[@user-wu8ey2sd9m]

Omg the HELL YOU HAD TO ENDURE WAS BEYOND EVIL 😢 YOU MUST HAVE BEEN TERRIFIED LITTLE BOY BULLIED BY THESE MONSTERS WHYYYYYY DID SOMEONE NOT REPORT THIS OR DID FAMILY NEIGHBOURS AS USUAL TURN BLIND EYE I HOPE NOW YOUR IN A SAFE PLACE HAPPY HEALTHY AND SURROUNDED BY LOVE BLESS YOU 🙏🤝🏻🙏✌️

[@melodymccullough5262]

I bet when you were a kid, you were the one with a flashlight, pointed at your face, around the campfire, late at night, telling the best scariest stories! And everyone was scared to go to sleep! Lol
Love it! 🙈

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

My dad was the best storyteller I ever heard. I learned from sitting on the floor at the foot of his recliner listening to him tell stories of his life, we had no internet, no cable, no cell phones, but I traveled the world, met villains, heroes, and saints, thru his stories. I hope a small part of his legacy of storytelling lives on thru these stories.

[@melodymccullough5262]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller Truely awesome! ♥️ Thank you for sharing that with us. Like father, like son.

[@Lonesome__Dove]

​@@TheAppalachianStorytellera part of his legacy absolutely lives on through these stories. More importantly, his legacy lives on through you And the stories you tell.

[@theldawood80]

​@@TheAppalachianStoryteller I learned from my Grandparents. Grandpa told funny stories like green jello was frog eggs, rabbit poo balls were smart pills and he swore he saw a mermaid in Fla. Grandma told of her life and things in Brevard NC.

[@artcflowers]

​@theldawood84 if he went to Weeki Wachee, he most certainly did see mermaids! I went to high school with some of those mermaids. And there was dinosaur just up the road from there... good stories, keep them alive!

[@DJoeClark]

My Mom, who is not all that tech savvy or involved in social media, watched this video. She lived in the community where this happened when she was a small girl . Of course it was many years later when she lived there. But she told me this morning that she LOVED this video. So I wanted to let you know. Keep'em coming! :)

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you for that, I really appreciate it

[@JaneDoe-ng3zm]

My mom also is from Carter county most family members had a dozen kids each and sold land to put the
AA hwy in, they were Kisers

[@annetegalvin2595]

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[@ronniewatkins]

RIP Roy Rickey! The step mom got what she deserved. Thanks for sharing this story!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Yes Sir, RIP Roy

[@nonnieprice5827]

Such a sad and tragic story.
Child abuse is child abuse no matter when it happened. People like that are the schum of the earth.
The stepmother was truly a wicked witch.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Well said

[@oooh19]

She actually had BLACK eyes??? Is that possible?

[@SpecialKindOfCrazy]

@@oooh19 No more possible than her black hair turning white in 4 years just because she was locked up. Most stories like this are about 50% false. Too bad they never said anything else about the sister.

[@oooh19]

Well peoples hair DOES go gray or white but I’m guessing in her case it wasn’t due to aging but stress

[@Luvtallhorses]

Scum

[@Dingomush]

This is my first time of sampling your channel and I must say that I am surprised that your subscriber count isn’t in the 1.5-2M range. I am very impressed with your work. You are a wonderful storyteller and orator. I’m surprised that I haven’t stumbled across your channel sooner as this is the type of content I normally enjoy. I subbed on the first one, can’t wait to see the rest! Thank you.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you for that review and glad to have you here welcome aboard

[@apal1642]

It's beyond my understanding how anyone can kill a child or an adult for that matter. A child's worse tho because they are too little to defend themselves.

[@charliepc56]

It's so sad when children are abused and lose their lives as the results of sins and crimes of those who are suppose to love and protect them. It's a sad story, but one that needed telling. Thanks JD.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Amen my friend

[@Blissfulnessence]

Heartbreaking. Rest in eternal peace little Roy. 🙏 🕊
The ending was something else!! 😟
Thank you. Love your voice and stories!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you ❤️

[@steveschatz6256]

way to make this about you

[@vee5196]

That's so sad, poor little guy. May he be resting in paradise 🕊 🌟.
Thank you for his story.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

RIP Roy

[@mariegreenway8086]

Wow! How sad about little Roy😢. My friend you have the gift of telling stories!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you Marie, RIP Roy

[@edwardkellogg1284]

Its sad that one parent or both have the nerve to harm or kill their child. The stepmother was evil and deserves what she received. Thank you JD.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

well said

[@Teresia12]

Step parents are the worst. How people can put their babies in harms way then choose to not believe their own child when they plainly see the truth of it. It's one of the evils in this world we have to fight. See something, say something. Period. If you don't you're guilty as well.

[@Teresia12]

Step parents are the worst. How people can put their babies in harms way then choose to not believe their own child when they plainly see the truth of it is beyond me. It's one of the evils in this world we have to fight. See something, say something. Period. If you don't you're guilty as well.

[@DelightfulParakeet-lk9iym]

Happening everyday 😢 0:41

[@lovepet4565]

This insane crime against our youngest most vulnerable has been going on forever
Something must be done to prevent this

[@scottblack3381]

Good Lord, I got goosebumps watching this one JD! You bring these stories to life like no one else, friend! Enjoy your weekend and I'll see ya on the next one!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you brother, have a great Saturday!

[@DizzyDame]

This should be a movie!! I was on the edge of my seat

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you so much! This is the only time this story has ever been told.

[@joellel3527]

I have never understood how anyone could hurt a child. Good telling of a horrible story.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

True evil walks this earth

[@KennethRachel-xi7dv]

I absolutely LOVE youre way of storytelling about old Appalachian tales . Thank you for this with the photos too ❤

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you so much, my friend. Appreciate you.

[@kaytownsend5349]

So heart breaking story those poor children had to endure so much cruelty it's ashame what they Had done to the boy, that broke my heart, Thank you for sharing this story

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Amen

[@deecooper1567]

I’ve always said you never know what really goes on behind closed doors. RIP little Roy 😇😇👵🏻👩‍🌾❣️

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

amen Dee

[@DJoeClark]

Great job with this one! It is a story that very few people know about outside of the Carter County, KY area, but needed to be shared. Again, great job!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks Joe, Preciate your help with this

[@kayekaye9258]

I live in Carter Co. Ky for 34 years now and have never heard this story. Wow just wow

[@stellamay5986]

​@@kayekaye9258 Same. I was born and raised right here in Carter County for 38 years now. Ive never heard about this before!

[@tonifrancis6945]

You articulate these stories so captivatingly! Thank you. 👏🏻👏🏻🇦🇺

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you!

[@helenflynn96]

I thought the ending was too good to be true. Cold hearted people usually don't take their own lives. I could find no reports of Eliza Rickey's death/suicide​@TheAppalachianStoryteller

[@Kimba0724]

Had to send a little “thanks” 😊
Just recently found your channel, thankfully 😉
Storytelling is becoming a “lost art” and I appreciate your revival of it 🥰🙌🏻

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

I got that, I really appreciate that, it’s things like that that keep the channel going, your generosity it’s greatly appreciated, so glad you have found the channel, so glad to have you here!

[@jamierupert7563]

​@@TheAppalachianStorytellerI agree with Kimba. I miss sitting around on Sunday nights listening to scary stories on the radio with my oldest sister. This brings back a lot of memories. These stories are better though bc you've got the voice for it and THEY'RE TRUE!!!!

[@Arbadella-jv7rh]

I remember watching television with my granny back in the 70’s and a news story came on about a child murdered by their family and my granny then said something I have never forgotten…she said, “That is nothing new, back when I was a kid, they had tractor accidents to take care of bad kids or kids they didn’t want.”

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Wow

[@melissavancleave8686]

Thank you JD for that story not being as scary as I thought it was going to be. It was more pitiful sad. That crazy woman ended as she should have. Live you channel.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you Melissa!

[@outdoorlife5396]

The Voice and the way you become the character, it is just good story telling. I remember people who around the campfire could do pretty good too. Especially at Halloween time, make chills go down your back.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

I do my best to bring the characters to life

[@devadethereal6301]

Some people just thrive on cruelty and drama, they generally crave turmoil and want to incite bad reactions or get negative attention.
They usually then blame the people they hurt, deny any wrongdoing, and play the victim.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Well said my friend

[@awakenasleepsheep6000]

Sadly you are right. Some ppl are professional victims.

[@aliceevans3357]

How sad to think this happened more often than anyone knows, and they got away with it. You can be sure they will have their reckoning with GOD. Great story telling. Stay safe and GOD bless

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Amen

[@karenroot450]

Wow what a horrible turn of events. That poor child! The suffering he had to endure was terrible. Thanks for telling this tragedy.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you Karen, it was a hard story to tell

[@pinkywilliams8063]

Oh my goodness, what a story!!! Truly an evil step mom right there.... Poor Roy. Thanks for another awesome true story JD, it went well with my coffee this morning. ❤✌

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you Pinky!

[@ruth_southernstar]

Oh, JD what a real horror story. That poor little innocent. We will never know what drives human beings to such extreme behaviour, although it probably begins with childhood re flags. Thank you for keeping all manner of stories alive, so we may remember the children who were removed from the joy of living in such terrible ways. Thank you from Ruth x

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Roy's story shouldn't be forgotten

[@TroyFutureExpat]

Good morning JD. Wow, that was a gut wrenching story. I really don't care for folks that hurt children. You've done a great job telling the story though. Thanks for sharing it. Rest in peace Roy Rickey.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you Troy, it was a hard story for me to tell

[@deborahbarry8250]

That is the saddest story of poor Roy. The black eyed beauty got just what she deserves. My thoughts are with the little girl. I will hope her life was happy after the life she was living 😢
Great story teller...that always help 😊

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you Deborah!

[@michaelstusiak5902]

Another emotional ride. Mary Magdalen yesterday and Ricky today. Wow

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

These two stories let me know that evil walks among us on this earth

[@michaelstusiak5902]

As soon as I think I've seen it all, I'm proven wrong

[@donhall6051]

Mary magdalen story she is buried 5 miles from me

[@emmalouise7837]

I thank you for sharing these stories. I do not have any ties to the Appalachia mountains as I am from England but I appericate your videos.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

I’m so glad your here and appreciate a good story!

[@bettyfeliciano7322]

Oh wow! What a story! That poor child. I can’t wrap my mind around why those childrens father didn’t do something to protect them. I’m glad the sheriff found a foster home for her. Thank you for sharing these wonderful stories with us. You’re an amazing storyteller!!! Blessings always! ❤️✝️

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you Betty!

[@bettyfeliciano7322]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller You are very welcome! ❤️✝️

[@JaneDoe-ng3zm]

The father beat the child often

[@bettyfeliciano7322]

@@JaneDoe-ng3zm Was that fact in the story? I must have missed that part

[@JaneDoe-ng3zm]

@@bettyfeliciano7322 go back and listen it said the father used corporal punishment

[@dorawhisman515]

Still happening all over our country(and other countries). Yes, very sad.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Well said my friend

[@bessiemann7468]

Love your stories and voice. Thank you for sharing this

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you Bessie

[@annmariebarratt4213]

You have a talent JD.
The way you tell a story is like being there in person.
That, to me, is an unique talent!!!!
Thank you!!!
I just subscribed😊
Can’t wait to hear more of you telling these tales💕💜💕

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you so much Annmarie! When I write these stories I do my best to make you feel like you personally know all the people in the stories and are watching it unfold. Welcome to the channel!

[@shaundagubko3152]

JD, this was a very heart breaking story. Little Roy Ricky did not deserve that abusive life neither did his sister.
The step mother was an evil woman who in the end got what she deserved ~~ death at her own hands.
May little Ricky rest in peace!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Well said my friend, a very hard story to tell, but Roys memory and story shouldn't be forgotten. Rest in Peace young man

[@stellamay5986]

Omg I was born and raised in Carter County, Ky and I have never heard of this before! And Carter County is a very small place. Theres under 6,000 ppl here. Some where where everybody knows everybody.
Thanks for narrating and sharing this horrible but facinating crime that happened right here in my home town. Im still baffeled on how ive not heard this story before....
🤔🤯🤯

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

It was almost lost to the hands of time

[@Mistral98]

My goodness the stepmother is exactly like Leticia Stauch!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

💜

[@jlc725]

This stepmother deserved everything she got this is a heart breaking story!! Rest in peace sweet little Roy Ricky 💙🙏💙🙏 Thank you for sharing this story I live here in Ky 💙

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you, I did my best to make sure young Roy wasn't forgotten

[@ladylydia762]

The crowd was there after the fact. Just where that same crowd when Ricky Roy needed them when he was Living?!!!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

💜

[@oooh19]

They obviously didn’t know what happened behind closed doors

[@margaretkerr4591]

New subscriber from bonnie Scotland. Fantastic stories - and i thought no one told stories better than the scots 😉😜

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Welcome Margaret!

[@randlerichardson5826]

Jd that was a great story now. Thank you a mighty bunch for sharing it with us GOD BLESS

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you

[@blackbookhell]

Wow. Just terrible. That poor boy. Great story telling. Fantastic listening to your stories.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you 🙏

[@DaisyA-04]

Wow, that was an intense story… very well told!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

thanks so much

[@jamesdeen3011]

I didn't find any fault with Mr Ricky either except that if a man lets another man border in his home he should expect trouble because it's coming. I have no pity for Mrs Ricky what happened to her is just. Seems to me she tried to break all of the 10 commandments. My heart goes out to the boy who is dead but suffers no more and to the little girl who suffers evermore. Sad story.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Well said James

[@oooh19]

I wonder what happened to her when she went to live in the foster home. Foster homes can be terrible for children too but it’s just better than her actual family situation! She’d be really elderly if still alive!

[@jamesdeen3011]

@@oooh19 not sure she went to a foster home, but one thing is certain. She would have been truly traumatized.

[@Luvtallhorses]

Board not border

[@jamesdeen3011]

@@Luvtallhorses thank you for noticing. I do know the difference, however sometimes when typing on my phone I see what I think is the word I'm looking for. I'm curious though, what do you think about the story?

[@djspatriqt2290]

Ok WOW, I wasn't expecting that ending. 😮 Great Story and Narration.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you very much!

[@drtom5936]

Another great job at story tellin JD. One of the best.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you Tom

[@user-ey8hk5vt1u]

You are the best storyteller!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you!

[@laura6796]

Poor little Roy. What little life he got to live was such a sad one. RIP ❤

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

RIP ❤️

[@ryanlemley4866]

Glad to hear she didn't go peacefully in her sleep. But what happened to the boarder? He was still guilty of trying to cover it up. And didn't go through with testifying.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

He got life in prison

[@ryanlemley4866]

Thank you for the answering my question. And as always, great storytelling.

[@jamierupert7563]

Wow! Crazy story. I wasn't expecting that ending. I LOVE the narration. Greatest voice for it.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you Jamie!

[@rosemaryus-ct6151]

what a story!!! the gist of which is true in any time. temptation, infidelity, anger, malintent, murder, mystery... and finally justice. as always, well told.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you Rosemary

[@user-s6_3-]

This was so sad, that poor boy, I'm glad they took the girl from them.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

💜

[@WillowsGarden]

Hi JD! Poor little Roy Rickey, what a horrible short life that precious child lived. The stepmother was pure evil and all the days she lived in prison wasn’t long enough for what she did and how she treated little Roy Rickey.
No child should be abused, neglected or killed. My husband and I adopted a child that was abused.
I can’t tell you the nights this child was tormented with nightmares. I would sleep with her so she would feel safe.
Anytime we would meet someone in public she would hide behind me.
I took her to a therapist for 2 1/2 years. Thank God the therapist was able to help her. We showered her with love, affection and stability.
Today she is a perfectly beautiful woman. I have never regretted adopting her, but thanked God for putting her in my life.
R.I.P. Roy Rickey 🙏
Have a blessed weekend with your family!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Bless you for what you did for her, the most beautiful act of kindness a human can do is save a child

[@WillowsGarden]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller Thank you, I would do it again in a heartbeat.

[@lucycarola]

I knew not a thing about Appalachia when I visited, but the beauty of it, didn’t make it less creepy. I’ve always been sensitive to environments and I just wanted to experience what I was told was one of the most beautiful backdrops this country has. I’d already been to Utah and Joshua Tree, and the Dakotas. But, the eeriness of this area came through me in such a way that I HAD to research and it was scarier after then during. So much dark history. Such a large expanse of land and a lot of it is just dark. This story is just along the lines of all I have already read about this area.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks for sharing

[@marywallace3620]

Despite the sad and horrifying story, I loved your narration. Thank you for all of your hard work

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you so much, Mary. It is a tragic story, but one that definitely needs to be remembered.

[@Adasteia]

To be beaten does not make you strange ! To be the abuser makes you strange and far past to cruel and in some cases Evil !

[@jackofnone9439]

That was awesome!!! We've been captivated by many of your videos and now we're hooked. My favorite so far was the Appalachias Rambo...

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks Jack, so glad to have you here brother!

[@MountaineerMama]

Wow!! Watched last night with my son. Very sad what that little boy went through😔 Thanks for sharing😊

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you so much and Rest In Peace young man, I did my best to make sure your story wasn't forgotten

[@josephinerimmer6888]

You sure are a terrific storyteller JD, I could listen to you all day.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you! I appreciate your kind words and support!

[@jamessmith7691]

Sir I must say you tell a highly interesting story. Each and every on has been excellent.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

I do my best to bring the characters to life and make the viewer feel like they are in the story

[@LolGurrl91]

It is inconceivable to me how anyone could ever do that to a child, children are innocent and can't defend themselves...

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Amen

[@revmo37]

Wow J.D. Another really freaky story already ! It must be getting close to Halloween. Thanks for all you do 👍

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you ❤️

[@mazabee]

Fantastic storytelling have listened to quite a few of your stories . Best wishes from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you ! and greetings from the hills of East Tennessee

[@penelopelove5517]

Roy's father although he was found not guilty did not protect his son or daughter.
He didnt show any emotion when he saw his son hanging from the tree.
Disgraceful father!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

agreed

[@sonvyaduncan]

Some people are just detached from life...I am not defending him, because he saw his son hanging from a tree and not a tear was shed, didn't even attempt to cut his own son down, and didn't say a word until asked, unfortunately some people never develop a bond with their children and he was apparently one of those people. I say this because I have an uncle who was this way, he was a workaholic, amazing provider for the family, they wanted for nothing, but never loving with my cousins. And came from the Appalachians....hmmmm

[@KimiPetri]

That poor child. What a brutal death. He did nothing wrong and his sister was being mistreated as well. I assume the father let the stepmother do whatever she wanted so he could keep her from leaving…at the expense of the children. 😢

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

💜

[@anitaarmes1675]

😢

[@CarolAnne-wl6zu]

The sheriff did a great job investigating the terrible crime.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

He was on the case!

[@scarletamazon3455]

This is the first video of yours I've seen, and I'm so impressed! Terrifying and horrifying tale, but wonderfully told, effective editing, and earned my sub right away! Hope to see the channel grow, will check out some of your other videos now, thank you! I haven't been fortunate enough to visit the US yet, but I hope to one day. With affection from your cousins across the pond!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you and welcome to the channel! Greetings from East Tennessee

[@kmorse6487]

So glad i found your channel, excellent recalling of such a tragic story.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Glad to have you here my friend

[@MegCazalet]

If Roy was taking the cow to the spring, did it just happen to wander back home? Is that something cows do? That would’ve been a hole in their story from the start.

[@kathywright6853]

I am not sure but possibly if the cow needed milking it may have automatically went where it was usually done?

[@bethdon2756]

Love your stories, this was a bit eerie for me as my grandfather, great grandfather and great, great grandfather were all named James "jim" Handy

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks so much !

[@vannyforarmyla8565]

I recently became a step mom to the son of the father of my 2 babies. And honestly I can't imagine hurting him period. It's kind of hard in the beginning because everything is so new and different. But honestly I am lucky and bless. he's a good kid. And he loves his baby sister and brother 💖🙏. I can't judge but I'll never hurt my babies regardless!! 😭

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Amen

[@makeupboss3568]

That’s tragic , sad and horrifying. People do some rather terrifying things to their children, these are people who don’t deserve to be parents.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

agreed

[@tcarter824]

Evil. Just Pure Evil.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

yes sir, This story is proof that evil walks among us

[@tcarter824]

However, I also believe there is just as much good to combat the evils in this world. In my opinion, whether in this life, or the next, vengeance will be done by the Lord's will. Nevertheless, you have a talent for telling stories in this format. Very good job, God Bless Brother.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you brother, I will keep trying to be a voice for silent victims @@tcarter824

[@tcarter824]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller keep on going brother.

[@lindacleveland3923]

I'm so glad I found you. I was born way way later than when this happened but I love history of Kentucky I'm from Grant/ Harrison Counties love this story although it breaks my heart 💔

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Welcome my friend

[@johnwager6704]

Holy Hell! The last few minutes were really intense! Great job!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks so much John!

[@johnbubbajohnson5630]

This a truly honorficing story. Very cruel stepmother. But thank you for sharing it and God bless you and your family sir..🙏❤🙏❤🙏

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you John

[@lizturner267]

Your charming cadence makes even a story as horrid as this palatable to listen to. Thanks for the way you present these cases. You’re a wonderful story teller.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you so much!

[@Godless_Doc]

Fascinating story.
The guy was threatened with capital punishment until he gave the detective a story; any story.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Very attentive of you to notice that. People will do whatever they have to to save their own ass.

[@Godless_Doc]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller can’t say that I blame him in that situation.

[@fire12731]

I literally just came across your channel JD? Your voice is made for this. My question: These are all true stories?

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

That’s the thing about this channel. It’s all based on historical facts

[@ninachkah13]

As always .. great stories, well narrarated, excellent voice 👏

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you ❤️

[@arvettadelashmit9337]

This is a new story to me. You did a wonderful job of telling it. Where did this happen? If it had been in my home area of Kentucky, most of the adults would have been talking about a sorry woman like that. Some of the women may have tried to run her off (in fear that she would steal their men).

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

It happened in Carter County Kentucky

[@sandyhawks5240]

That was one awesome story JD

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you Sandy, glad you found this gem of a story!

[@user-bn7bk5mw4s]

Please look up newspaper article on Ruby Slagle from Putman County Tn aroun 1909. She was about six and supposedly jumped in a well to kill herself after being disfigured in a burn. What 6 year old commits suicide. Stepmother in that case I think

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

thanks for the tip

[@mandysmith2037]

Those poor children. Thank God the little girl was saved.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

amen

[@banitaharris5914]

I just found your channel, and I love it!!❤😊

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Welcome ! Glad to have you here!

[@frostyfrances4700]

Poor kid. I don't know how people can be so cruel. But some of them are.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

There is real evil in this world

[@travisfox5034]

Fantastic episode! One of the best yet!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you ❤️

[@Heather-eh7du]

I am a stepmother of 17 year old boy
I know place as his stepmother
I don’t overstep my place
He has a mother
My stepson doesn’t like going to his grandparents house
(My husbands parents)
But he enjoys spending time with his mothers family and has a good relationship with my family.
When my husband parents come around my stepson doesn’t stay long
He will say hi but then wants to leave
If I have a celebration of any kind and his dads family is coming
He will not attend
But if my family have a party or get together he attends happily
I don’t push my step son and prove him coz he doesn’t want to talk about it
What I do is I respect his wishes
I don’t push him to spend time with his grandparents
He has made it very clear he doesn’t want much to do with them.
He is also 17
So he is old enough to choose who is in his life

[@johnpeddicord4932]

Enjoyed, incredible story, Thanks for sharing jd

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

A bit of lost history brought back to life

[@KathysTube]

Seems karma caught up with the wicked woman 👍 It's hard to believe that someone could be so cruel to a child...😕
Great story JD 🎃👍👍

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Lots of evil in this world

[@KathysTube]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller Yeah, I guess I just try to believe the best in folks, until they prove me wrong... 🎃👍

[@user-vy4lx3gx9q]

Beaten before then made to look like a hanging.
Just evil...poor little man

[@burants89]

I’m a newcomer but enjoying the content so decided to subscribe, keep them coming

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you ❤️

[@user-gc3lm2nh7b]

You are a very eloquent and articulate story teller!! Fabulous tale, but poor little boy! God bless him! ❤

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you so much ❤️

[@user-gc3lm2nh7b]

@TheAppalachianStoryteller Delighted to get a reply!! You are so welcome! Bless you! ❤️