1833 Teen Bride & Axe Murderer-Hanged in North Carolina-Frankie Silver

[@kimberleyannedemong5621]

Very interesting story. I have to wonder if Frankie was suffering from post partum psychosis. She would not be the only woman to have killed while suffering from this disease. Excellent video Heather ❤

[@kimjones2159]

@@kimberleyannedemong5621 that was my first thought also.

[@charlesgoodwin-k1x]

Possibly, but are they typically this horrible of a killing? This seemed klvery bad for that, but I am far from well read in the subject.

[@judypierce7028]

I loved in North Carolina for 10 years and have been to Morgantown. However, I never heard this story. WOW! It sounds like Frankie has postpartum after the birth of the daughter. Thank you Heather.

[@redrooster1908]

Sharon McCrumb wrote "The Ballad of Frankie Silver" and puts a twist on the true crime story. Thanks for this video!! Incredible tragedy.

[@waynemcallister4295]

Great novel by McCrumb - ALL her novels.

[@reneewhetten4909]

I too, read Sharon McCrumbs book, twice. Thank you guys for bringing this tragedy to light!! Very beautifully put Heather. Love you guys and all the digging and running around you do to bring us truths and mysteries!!!❤

[@tsugima6317]

@@reneewhetten4909 I think one of my favorites is "If I'd killed him When I Met Him" . I too consider her one of my favorites.

[@reneewhetten4909]

Just a tragic but probably true story. It is a true story . Sorry., I mean from a truth prospective.

[@callmemom6936]

Poor Frankie, I suspect she was swept up by love and fell for a man who wasn’t gentle or safe. She was most likely experienced post partum depression triggered by child birth. However, a mad woman doesn’t kill a man in such a manner and not harm her baby. She was protecting herself, someone else and definitely her innocent child.

[@Lauren36984]

Great presentation of a very sad story. She may have post partum depression along with possibly being mistreated by husband! Like Heather says, we will never know!

[@christinedistelhorst8879]

What an interesting and yet a sad story! Thank you, Heather. You did an awesome job and the pictures were great!

[@bluladie]

It's very sad but a nice, creepy tale . Heather, you are an awesome storyteller too, enjoy your videos as much as Leos.😊 Hey Leo 👋

[@johnniebates9207]

Wow what a sad tragedy thanks for sharing their stories with me Heather and Leo you are both amazing people bringing their memory to light!!

[@pammiedoodle8693]

I absolutely love these stories of events that most may have never heard of! Heather, you can sure uncover fascinating information on people and places! Thank you for all your hard work! I’m not meaning to leave Leo out, but these tales seem to be your “wheelhouse”, and Leo’s leans more toward the camping and exploring end of things, even though I’m certain you both have a hand in all of it! If I’ve missed the mark, let me know😊 Have a blessed weekend🙏

[@barbaramai7610]

Enjoyed the video, the story, and your storytelling, Heather. Thank you and Leo both for all your videos, I always look forward to them.

[@Tjmacs7552]

My Great-Grandfather Nathaniel (Nat) Silver, we called him Papa, was Charles Silver's nephew. Papa lived to be 94yrs old. He would come to visit us in the summers. I remember him telling about Charles and Frankie and there were no papers proving Frankie wasn't guilty only papers of the arrest and trial, which I have. She was very jealous, Charles could play some instruments and was liked by all who knew him. He played at barn dances and parties. It is thought that her family helped her get rid of the body, I believe this is true! There was NO abuse and that was never brought up at the trial nor the appeal, which her family did not attend! Charles had three graves from the body parts that they found in different places, they are in the church yard at the little Kona church. In the basement of the church is a display about Charles, the murder and family history of the Silver family. The Silver's log house is still there down from the church.

[@brianlykins6663]

A very interesting story, Heather. You have a very easy voice to listen to and a talent for telling a story. Very good job of researching and compiling facts. I pray that y'all are OK in the aftermath of the hurricane. I know y'alls area or around that area was hard hit hard. My prayers go out to the folks that lost family and friends. I hope life can be put back together for so many that have lost so much. God bless y'all and stay safe there where you are.

[@sherrilee230]

That was a great little history lesson. Thank you for sharing.

[@monkeybusiness1999]

Back then, Frankie & her baby were considered her husband's "property." So walking away from him would've been difficult. What puzzled the circuit district attorney - how did this small frail young girl take down and "disassemble" her robust young husband? And haul nearly a winters worth of firewood across the property into the cabin to cremate him? Which would've taken several exhausting days. While also caring for a baby. From these questions came the theory that her father & brother actually committed the crime. In retribution for her husband threatening Frankie & the baby during a drunken bout of cabin fever. Frankie stayed quiet about it because the family, mostly women, would not survive if her father & brother were hanged. Plus, it was assumed by her family that she'd be found not quilty. Or, that if found guilty - pity and a light sentence would be put upon her. Because she was a young woman & mother. (It's also possible that she did in fact take her husband's life & her father & brother cleaned up the aftermath.)

[@traciroberts3048]

Another great story and another book on my To Be Read list! Thank you!

[@bethgiesey9405]

So interesting. Thank you Heather

[@marvinjohnson424]

Thanks for a NC story Born and bred in the good ole north state.

[@debdewitt4779]

Thank you Heather what a very sad story about Nancy and also about her daughter and the pain she went through she lived a long life but never got over losing her frist husband so sad may they all RIP

[@customstoryteller]

I live in Morganton. I am in walking distance of the museum. I took a field trip there. The guide didn’t hold back on the details with the kids. 😂

[@MichaelaH2059]

I just stumbled across your channel. Very impressive! I’m a new subscriber ❤

[@michaelbedinger4121]

Very interesting story. Tragic 😥 but interesting. Great for Halloween 🎃 You cannot help but to wonder 🤔 what caused her to do it? Great story Heather, thank you very much for sharing it. Have a great weekend 😀

[@melaniegudgel1]

It’s so sad. Thank you for this story. I enjoyed the pictures.

[@RoyWade-bv8nu]

Awesome story telling, Heather. I really enjoyed it. Thank You

[@jamiedominy4552]

This was interesting. I always wondered what happened to the baby.

[@Skunkape74]

Interesting story...Thanks for sharing!!!!

[@dakotacoren6936]

Thank you Heather. What an amazing story!

[@WadeRaney-vv5oi]

R.I.P Frankie🙏

[@beverlyjackson3089]

OMG HEATHER I LOVE YOU TELLING THESE STORIES SOMET😢ABOUT YOUR WAY ID TELLING THE STORY & YOUR VOICE. HAVE YOU EVER THOUGHT ABOUT BEING PAID TO DO IT ?❤

[@Kellden]

Heather!! I Love listening to you! You are a good storyteller! Don’t get me wrong I Like Leo also, but you speak of the women and I Love that! Have a Great Weekend 🍁🍂🎃✨👸🏻🍁🍯🧸✨🍂

[@CrazyArt-r5e]

Wow what an interesting story! Thanks.

[@theburtseoni]

This was such a sad story! I wonder if she had post partum depression after the birth of her child?

[@jamesholbrook5820]

Great video Heather

[@normajeanhedlund7429]

Wow another lesson in history that we would have never known if not for you two

[@joanneweislocher8540]

Interesting, thank you!

[@mysticmimaw]

RIP Frankie. She obviously had something going on. Postpartum or Grave's Disease. We'll never know. Thanks Heather!!❤❤

[@Kamina1703]

2:08 I didn't know people could bend their hands like that. He must be double-jointed. Seriously though, CGI always has had problems when it comes to generating hands, as in extra fingers and such.

[@melindaschluter1669]

Oh my, such a sad story! ❤❤❤

[@terrylynch9266]

You make me feel I'm there.

[@juliebug50]

I live in Burke Co. NC but I'm from Matewan/Beech Creek WV. I love all your videos and stories. I was wondering if you guys could do a video of the Lawson cemetery at Beech Creek WV in Mingo co? It's located at Right Hand Fork at Beech Creek. Or could you do another video of the Cisco/Daniel's cemetery at Grape Vine Fork Beech Creek. It's the same cemetery where you met Phillip. He actually is a cousin of my mom. Thank you so much!

[@michaelhager2846]

Sad 😢

[@tbyrdinhand3346]

They surmised that he was drinking. Drunk and he was physically hurt the baby and she killed him.

[@lee-annelandownunder4731]

Maybe she had post natal depression?

[@tedlawrence4189]

Y'all need to make a video of jokes from your part of the Country. Too many gore,murder and cemeteries! LOL. They sure are interesting though.

[@karlalphelps9909]

my cousin just went to a stewart family reunion she is my dsitant cousin

[@shirleylanham2133]

Very interesting yet sad. Brought tears to my eyes

[@katisugarbaker7349]

Post partum depression.

[@betsyholway7500]

Heather you could make serious money being a narrator

[@grumpyvet7670]

I never understood why people would rather be buried instead of cremated. After a generation (or less), relatives quit visiting graves.

[@meganescobar4641]

@@grumpyvet7670 Biblical reasons.

[@charisseproffitt3653]

@@grumpyvet7670 some ppl have religious reasons.

[@jeffpotipco736]

@@grumpyvet7670 we used to drink in the old part of the town cemetery. The logic being anyone who knew the people there, were long dead themselves