Appalachias Deadliest: Outlaw Clarence Raby

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Took the words right out of my mouth 👄 this guy could talk about taking a crap and it sound intriguing and interesting 😂😂

[@forgottenpeopleplacesandol4258]

I remember well when Raby was on the run. My dad worked late, operating a store and filling station. He kept his pistol handy while my momma and me, living in a rural area with no neighbors close and no phone, waited anxiously until my dad came home.

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He's buried just up the road a bit from me. Fascinating story I really enjoy stories I can actually visit. Well done JD. My favorite video you've done !

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Thanks Jim!

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That's kool .

[@Chance-j2c]

My Grandpa was a moonshiner in East Tennessee where he was born in 1900 he died in 1980 and I was born in 1978 so I never got to talk with him listening to these stories brings joy to me brings me back to my roots thank you for sharing your talent with us all

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you!

[@InvaderZim2035]

I can so relate. I grew up in Golden Valley in Rutherford county NC. Born in 76. In the 80s and early 90s it was like living in the 1930s. A no nonsense way of living. I miss those days

[@EricJohnson-fh8zj]

A moonshiner and general rebel outlaw is one thing...guys like Raby are a whole other. Evil cold blood lunatic who killed casually...especially when he didn't even need to. The problem with being a outlaw is that a split second decision can turn a man from one...into the other.

[@TheJoeml85]

I always wondered how much the back wood moonshiners made i mean I’m sure it was better money then the average job but the real bootleggers like nucky Johnson Arnold Rothstein and them guys made a fortune

[@shanghunter7697]

Same here, my great grandpa was THEE BEST (very well known) moonshiner here in north central Pa. He called himself "Prince Ferrington" and i have two of his best stills (i don't use them, just passing them on to my great grandsons). He made such FINE shine, that MOST sales went straight out to Hollywood (1910 to 50's) for 5 times the going price. He was such a good man that he used 75% of his earnings to support ALL the local "poorest people" in our community, fed them bought them land, helped build their cabins. He was very well loved, honored and still to this day remembered by all the old timers who were told by their grandparents. Very best wishes to you and yours and stay safe out there.

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Appalachia sure did produce a lot of colorful fellas. You do have the gift for storytelling.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

These ole boys were something else!

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Still does 😂

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[@TheJoeml85]

@@daleslover2771 i don’t understand a damn thing you ment

[@neeceeboo777]

Wow, what an amazing story. I had never heard of Clearance Raby. Thank you for sharing this. Lord bless you and yourn brother.

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You are so welcome, I do my best to tell stories that have nearly been forgotten

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Thank you so much. I hope you have a blessed night.

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Holy Cow! Had me on my seats edge the whole time! Well done JD.👍😁

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks Anthony! hope you have a great day brother

[@melissavancleave8686]

Boy those bad boys of that era really never gave up, did they? Another great story. Thanks JD

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Right or wrong- they didn’t back down

[@CdsNuts-rd7fq]

Hell no they didn’t my grandpas brother Melvin was the same way in and out of prisons his whole life for attempted murders fights robberies all kinds of crazy shit he died of cancer long before I was ever born but my grandpa has endless stories I feel like I knew him his whole life lol

[@charliepc56]

Ole Clarence was not your typical momma's boy, but a momma's boy he was in some ways. Great story! Thanks JD!

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[@stangalyon9475]

As a young boy I lived in Raccoon Valley when Clarence Raby was on the run before his final capture. The whole community knew he was in the area and we knew he was dangerous. At the time it was just a gravel road and most houses were a quarter mile apart. We had an old barn way back in the woods behind our house where my brother and I found he had apparently camped the night before. We ran the 400 yards back to the house as fast as we could. My parents actually debated about doing it, but finally called the sheriff and before long, literally a dozen police cars showed up, shotguns, bullhorn, blood hounds and all. Raby was long gone of course (and had been for hours), but the bloodhounds found a trail and followed it for quite some time down the ridge toward his mother's house. It was hours later and well after nightfall before they finally gave up looking and left. A few days later he turned himself in at his mother's house a couple of miles down the road. The sheriff had suspicions that locals were giving him aid - it was common knowledge some probably were - and were not exactly friendly when questioning my parents at the time - they even searched our house and car. At seven years old it was an odd mixture of terror and morbid excitement. Needless to say we didn't go back to the barn until he was captured, and at the time it felt almost like a brush with death.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Wow! Thanks for this first hand account!

[@kina18]

Did you know him mother? If so, what was she like?

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Thank you for sharing your story!

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This is awesome!!

[@janetconnors3113]

He was pretty slippery and his momma loved her boy. Great story thank you

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Thank you Janet. I hope you have a great weekend.

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Well hello there JT this is Ray from the land down under Australia not much I can say I love it and didn't them two boys have some fun but the last one I think hey went a little bit too far so anyway I just love your stories make my day so thank you once again keeping them Carmen I just love them thank you Ray❤❤

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you Ray I hope everything is going well for you and the upside down world greetings from the mountains of East Tennessee

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Yes put it that way the upside down world you are right just thanks for your stories Jesus something you do to them it puts me in the picture I just just the way you tell them thank you once again Ray good work

[@johnpeddicord4932]

Another good one J.D., crime doesn't pay

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Sure doesn’t- but these ole boys keep trying

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Love these ones!! The sweet , heart warming stories are nice, but I like the outlaw, moonshiners and feud stories the best!!

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Thank you Grumpy!

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Betty, you are amazing. Thank you so much.

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You know the saying "always leave your audience wanting more"? You sir have perfected that to a symphony's precision. You're the best! In case you didn't know. Have a great Valentine's day, and no I won't be sending you flowers. I did however order some chloroform scented candles for my wife.😂😂😂😂. I'm joking of course.. but I think it's funny.

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😂 thanks Rusty!

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so did I ! lol

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Southern weirdos at it again. Keep that shit in the mountains.

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Great comment and Yes it’s funny! 😁

[@Bella1neverknows670]

I loved this story. He had no fear at all. Sad, but i think that's the way he wanted it to go down. True outlaw right there

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Yes he sure was

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I really appreciate this ❤️

[@55tnacguy]

I remember this story from my youth and living near where this story took place. I knew the farmer (Fred Rutherford) whom raby took hostage and also knew some of Raby's family. Enjoyed hearing the story once again.

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Thanks for sharing that inside information

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Thank you so much!

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Fantastic story. Worthy of a movie.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks so much I think the same thing is a crazy story, and that most people never heard of

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One hell of a great story to start off my week end. Thanks J.D. for sharing this with us. Stay safe my brother 🙏

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks big iron. I hope everything’s looking good up your way. Looks like it’s gonna be wet all weekend here in the mountains of East Tennessee.

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@@TheAppalachianStoryteller Nice sunny day here in Northern Illinois 😎

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enjoy it brother@@bigiron8831

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I enjoyed the story very much. And the old photos, the old cars, the old town’s business districts photos are so good to see. Little town memories

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Well JD another great story. Keep em comin my friend.

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Where you from?

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Union county

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That was honestly an amazing story

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Great way to end a Saturday night, a well spoken story from JD 🥰 I truly enjoy reading your book JD in between your stories here. For some unknown reason, as I read it, it’s as though I hear you telling the story. 😊😉

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Thank you so much!

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"Idle hands and minds are the devil's playthings (workshop)." I heard my grandfather say that many times. He believed that everyone should work (for their daily bread) as soon as they started walking. Our mother and grandpa didn't always agree. However, grandpa's teachings did help us stay out of trouble (most of the time). I have never heard of Clarence Raby until this video. I should have (because I am 75 years old). However, the adults in my family may not have been worried about him, because he was not in our part of Appalachia. Are your books sold at our local book store (Coffeetree Books)? I do not shop or buy off the internet (and I may not be the only one).

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Glad you enjoyed it

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Awesome story of Outlaws and Gunslingers....Real Americana spirit that built swashbuckling men who are smart enough to find fortunes to this day differently, but with the same spirit! Great Job as always!

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Thank you!

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THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR TELLING THOSE AMAZING STORIES FROM OVER THERE . I AM LEARNING A LOT ABOUT YOUR COUNTRY HERE IN AUSTRALIA.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you so much, my friend from Australia greetings from the mountains of East Tennessee USA

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I have family in LaFollete and a couple that live on Norris Lake. My uncle was Campbell County Sheriff in the 1990's. This is a great story!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you!

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I'm always excited to see another video up from you. I get all my work done and listen to you in the evening, a great way to wind down after a hectic day. I always think about the stories and wonder about this or that. I'm wondering if his mom got into trouble for bringing him a gun. She had to know the odds were stacked against him. A good story always makes you think. Keep the stories coming! Stay safe and GOD bless

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Thank you!

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I admit I just happened to stumble across your channel not too long ago but I sure am glad I did..I’m interested in Appalachian folk lore and true history of the people there, I don’t think I’ve ever heard any story told so well..indeed you are a perfect storyteller sir..that southern drawl and the inflection in your voice can not be topped in my opinion..Thank you good sir for being you!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you so much my friend! Welcome to the channel, glad to have you here, make yourself right at home!

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This guy has the perfect voice for outlaw stories!

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Truth can indeed be as strange as fiction! What a story from the master story teller, YOU. This could be made into a movie. I eagerly await your next post. Thanks

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Thanks so much Linda always look forward to your comments you’re right, it’s amazing that this hasn’t been made into a movie and most people have never heard of him

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I truly enjoy all your stories sir

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks John!

[@AnnacolleenEtters]

Once a man kills, you're right, they've gone past a line. God forgives, but society is owed. His mother not teaching him the difference between right and wrong was terrible. That's not love. Bringing him a firearm should have bought her a prison sentence. Had his mother truly loved him, she'd have not stood any shenanigans from her boys. I just love your stories.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you!

[@Joanla1954]

Another wasted young life and a soul thrown away. So very sad. Thank you for this video JD!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

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Im a Scot-Irish Appalachian Hillbilly....ancestors since 1740s....Virginia & Kentucky....We fear no 'federal authority'...

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yes indeed, good mountain folks

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Irish Appalachian hillbilly decent here brother

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Thank you! 🙏

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These stories are great to listen to on my way to work

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I'm glad you’re enjoying them!

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JD great story buddy be safe and GOD BLESS

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks brother!

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The bad boy didn't give up easy. Thank you for this wonderful story I always listen to your stories sometimes I am late catching one

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Thanks Bessie, imagine if he had put his will and determination directed to something good? wow

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🏆🏆🏆🤗🙏💙 Thank you for sharing this

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Thanks doc!

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My grandfather was there in the 40’s. I have awesome pictures of him and other men playing baseball! We could write a book on what I could tell you

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Really enjoyed that story' anymore of them Thanks for sharing your videos with us God bless you sir

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Thank you so much 😊

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Good morning and happy Saturday!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Morning Robbie!

[@daleslover2771]

Excellent, pretty cool where you have the older cars in traffic... great archives search.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Glad you enjoyed it

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I love this!

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Thank you 🙏

[@patrickraby9114]

Growing up, I always thought my family had the typical collection of quirky stories about oddball relatives. But nothing prepared me for the day I discovered that my grandfather was none other than Clarence Leon Raby, the notorious criminal from Tennessee. Grandma had always referred to him as "that rascal," but I never quite grasped the depth of her understatement.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Wow! Did you know his story before this video?

[@patrickraby9114]

Oh yeah. It all started one sweltering July afternoon when I was rummaging through old family photo albums and found a cigar box with a copy of that black-and-white mugshot pasted to the lid and “CLR” carved in the wood underneath. Inside was filled with article clippings from his days on the run. All of this suggested something more than the usual family antics, so of course I inquired further.. Grandma squinted at the picture, then let out a wheezy chuckle. "Oh, that's your granddaddy, Clarence. He was quite the character."

[@patrickraby9114]

I did not know the story in detail as you have told it however as much of this was never mentioned.

[@terrycole9427]

Thank you for another great story

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks Terry!

[@hglenn55]

I work in that valley. I go there from Knoxville. I'm under no illusions.... I'm allowed to be there to do my job. They are good people.

[@jeffowens8757]

Great story. I live close to union county. 20 minute drive. Never heard that before. Enjoyed it very much

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@garyelliott2670]

Great story JD, keep up the good work, and God bless!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you Gary!

[@denniswijmer4988]

Nice animated voice, good storytelling, excellent editing. Top quality.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks so much for that. I really appreciate it.

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Great story! Thanks for sharing it!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks Mark!

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I have never seen slippery until this awesome video!!!! The MOM!!!!! Don't mess with my boy, my baby! Great story JD!!!

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Great story. I'm so glad I ran across your channel.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Welcome aboard!

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Used to work off of raccoon valley road in powell! Love all types of history and stories around here.

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Very cool!

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Lived in Racoon Valley for 3 yrs in the 90s. Beautiful place, beautiful people.

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I just discovered your channel and I love it. You have an amazing gift Sir. You are a terrific storyteller 👍🏾

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Thank you and welcome aboard!

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My mother in law called me, she received your book JD! She truly was surprised! I asked her to get back to me after she read it, I cant wait to hear what she thinks.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

awesome! I hope she enjoys it!

[@stevenparsons2391]

Another great one thanks jd

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks so much Steven, have a great day brother

[@stevenparsons2391]

@TheAppalachianStoryteller you too jd thanks

[@broberts2043]

This story has three things in common with my family! 1. Raby’s, my family tree is chock full of Raby’s (Solway, Anderson Co., Union Co.) 2. Union County, a relative was Sheriff (Henry Liberty (Boss) Bailey.) 3. Brushy Mountain, Two men, (Father and son) spent time in Brushy Mountain (Though not at the same time I don’t think.) Bob Youngblood and his son Robert. Great story J.D., Thanks!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Might be a relative

[@broberts2043]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller I know! I have some digging to do!

[@charlenemock333]

The Whole Situation Pissed Me Off and Broke my Heart All At The Same Time... I feel so sorry for the mother losing her son in the manner that she did. I LOST MY YOUNGEST BEAUTIFUL ANGEL DAUGHTER Recently Right Before Her 27th Birthday And When They Lowered My ANGEL Into The Ground, My HEART And SOUL Were Buried With Her. She wasn't a lawbreaker or anything like that. But no matter what someone's Child does such As That Murder Spree, The MOTHER CANNOT STOP LOVING THEIR OWN CHILD Even Though That Child Is Grown and Continues To Break The Law. My heart is Broken For The Boys MOTHER And Brother That Turned His Life Around And Became A Model Citizen. What The Killer Son did was OF The devil. But the Devastation and Loss of the Woman's Son's Actions Still Could NEVER Take The Love That A MOTHER Holds for their Child In Her HEART And SOUL. A TRULY Heartbreaking Story. But A good story None The Less. Thank You So Much For Sharing!!! May GOD BLESS You And Your Family!!!! 🙏👼😇

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

I’m so sorry to hear of your daughter, peace be with you my friend 💜

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Thank you so much Christy!

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Just discovered this channel and love it! Keep up the awesome work. From a fellow southern gentleman down in Macon,Ga

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Thank you Wendy I hope you’re having a fabulous weekend

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Love this story

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Thank you Doris, have a blessed day!

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You should do one about the Balley boys, bank robers from jacks creek in yancey County NORTH Carolina.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

thank you for this idea, I just dropped it in my future story ideas folder.

[@earnesthillsdale9218]

I love the stories about the appapas my family were born and still lives in wva ❤

[@leveraction3]

back in 1980 I spent two weeks in raccoon valley, I went there for a Whitewater trip I blew the engine up in my car find a local garage got on the phone with my parents we towed the car to the garage and I pulled the engine out had no way to get home so my dad wired the money for parts you're my friend and myself use that guy's garage which we paid him and rebuilt the engine very nice fella we camped out in his back yard in our tents

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

that's awesome!

[@skyfarms92]

AWESOME!!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you!

[@Ljgaming826]

I just fell into your channel and I have to say I am very impressed with your videos you sir are amazing at this

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Welcome aboard!

[@HarryMarsee-fw9ot]

The mother of those killers was just as bad as they were. I love my son. I'd die protecting my son; but, if my son murdered people in cold blood, I'd.NOT help him to get free. That woman should have been prosecuted as an accessory to murder!!!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

She got off scott free

[@danielsmith1925]

You don't know a true mother's Love. I feel for you

[@HarryMarsee-fw9ot]

@@danielsmith1925 A true mother NEVER condones murder! If you think she should then it is YOU who has a cruel heart.

[@HAPPY_LARRY69]

​@@HarryMarsee-fw9otok karen

[@georgiafan775]

I'm no mother but as long as they're always 100% honest and it isn't kids or women daddy will help hide the body.

[@Mr.Guild1971]

Liked the music edits in this one ,Great tale once again.Really enjoy your channel.Been with ya quite a long spell now.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Awesome, thank you! Glad to have you here!

[@kevincrozier8625]

I am a retired truck driver. I remember sitting there at the Racoon Valley truck stop back in the 90's. Used to have a t-shirt from there.

[@stevenseiber624]

Grew up in Briceville and to know this story now and recognizing the landmarks in this series is wild. I would like to see the police reports on these to trace it even further. Ever do one on Sgt. Dinwiddie of KPD? His nephew, David just recently passed, great man that kept his legacy alive.

[@denisestrickland2976]

What a mama won’t do for her son? Clarence was a piece of work! As The Bible says “You reap what you sow”. At least Clarence didn’t meet Ol’ Sparky “. Sure glad those crooked cops were caught, but in my humble opinion, they should have been sent to prison for lying and murder. Great story JD👍. Thank you.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Yes they should have !!

[@WillowsGarden]

Hello JD! Well, Raby was a true rotten to the core criminal and apparently his mother wasn’t much better to enable him his last attempt at escaping that cost him his life. By the way, I know a man with the last name Raby. He is a professional wrestler who is a heel and I will have to ask him about his family history, just out of curiosity. He is one of the nicest people I know. Hope you and your family have a blessed weekend!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

I can imagine these raby folks as wrestlers!