Appalachias Deadliest: Patsey Troxdale

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Ty your good storyteller, patsy gave her favors to these men Men. For help there all guilty.

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[@sekoyadia7422]

I think them raping her after killing her family is more likely than a 16 year old enticing two grown men into a menage a trois. If she saw them kill her family with an ax and was then raped, she might lie about it out of both fear and shame. The two men were lying from the onset, and went there to have a confrontation. I don't know any stubborn, violent drunks, that would hand over their paycheck to two men trying to strong arm them over a bad deal. Maybe the deed to the property is what they were after so it was hidden, maybe even on the directive of the father. When they didn't get what they were entitled to they killed the father and the witnesses and raped Patsy and threatened that they would do the same to her if she told. There's no way she could have been strong enough to move all their bodies. So the men were definitely involved in the murders.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

That’s a very interesting point of view some thing I haven’t previously considered. Thank you for that.

[@LOSTinS.C]

This scenario sounds the most likely in my opinion. Also the Bible with the deed, may have been as simple a s Patsy reading the family Bible (if they were poor, maybe the family only had one Bible)or she may have taken the Bible and deed for safe keeping from the drunk father or the two other men. Maybe she was living in the barn to escape the drunk father in the first place. Her story of running 2 miles and hiding in the neighbors barn just sounds like something a scared 16 year old would do. All in all i believe it was the two men. Based on the way the bodies were found, they probably killed each child and mother in front of the father. Wanting to know where Patsy or the money/land deed was. The father watched his whole family die before he was murdered and thrown in the cellar.

[@TrineDaely]

Sounds more like the guys did it and tried to not just discredit her as a witness but pin the blame on her. I don't think she was involved at all or involved with either man.

[@ambertowne4670]

I was thinking the same. She wasnt gonna kill all her siblings she helped raise. The two men being there is no coincidence. Patsy running away from the father saved her life that night.

[@gwhite7136]

I think you have to disregard what a 16 year old was than compared to now. She had the deed up in the barn with his bible. Why? Secondly, there is no testimony where she refused the story of a trist with these two men. Also, she's so terrified of her father but isn't these two men? Her story makes no sense and it's largely based on her own accounts. She runs to the neighbor's barn but makes no mention of ever talking to the neighbor. The two men do not fit the profile of serial rapists. They both had families and wives. If they were going to kill the family, and rape Patsy, they could have done that earlier in the day when they were there. Again, makes no sense. The dispute was over a horse. They also make no mention of either men having any prior issues with the law. They could be involved, maybe with the deed, but Patsy, imo, definitely involved. I think she trapped them in there after a fire, "somehow" started. The men would have gotten no money or restitution with killing the father and family, Patsy would. The motive for them, was pretty slim by comparison. If they did set the fire, which I don't believe, someone kept them locked down below and the only person that probably knew was there besides the rest of the family, was Patsy. Seemed like a huge risk for men that had something to lose to rust a 16 year old to kill 7 people. I think they come back at midnight waiting on the father, she sees them, maybe they come up with an arrangement for her to get them below, than they, more likley she sets the fire. What we do know is the men likely never had a conversation with the father after he came home. Once below, the house burns. Today, she's be charged with murder 1, the men, murder two or accessory, possibly. We'll never know but who gets married to look more innocent? Guilty people.

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[@genniejefferson6588]

The men killed the family, but she told them to.

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[@lillieG]

Patsy didn't kill her family because she only disliked her father. but she was afraid of him or would've never stayed there. She stayed to keep an eye on her momma and the kids

[@ShariAbner1]

Was you there!!!

[@DorothySbornak]

No doubt it was the truth. A lot of these mountain men are monsters to their families.

[@JoycePugh-sn8ms]

I was thinking the same thing. My daddy was physically abusive to my precious momma, (I’ve seen him beating her head against the bathroom door because he found a clump of dirt behind the bathroom cabinet, and break her jaw because they were arguing and she called him stupid), and he was very emotionally abusive to his 5 children, we walked around on egg shells. My older brothers and sister flew the coop as soon as possible, but I I stayed to protect her, to get between them, and fight him off. It’s been so hard to get over all I witnessed and went thru.

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[@chads.6927]

@@DorothySbornak No doubt?.....none? I sure don't share your certainty. Patsey had plenty of motive. Somehow the deed didn't get destroyed in the fire....the axe was placed back on the stump during the fire , and she had a bloody dress left at the scene. Even if the father was abusive It is highly unlikely He would kill all 5 of his children. Patsey's behavior with 2 married men the night previous sure does not add to her credibility. She was definitely involved in some capacity.

[@reneevaz7848]

Remember, Patsy was sleeping up in the barn. The two men who had been drinking all day arrive back at the Homestead and a vicious fight broke out. The men killed the father and then had to kill the rest so there wouldn’t be any witnesses. Patsy was so scared after watching this that she ran 2 miles to the neighbors house. That’s why she turned herself in the next day because she was not guilty of any wrongdoing. I’m glad she didn’t get hung, but the other men should have. Poor Patsy.

[@greywolf7577]

It's sad that people assume she is innocent just because she's a woman. Women kill sometimes. They shouldn't get off the hook just because of their gender.

[@countermoonman]

I concur with Willow’s take on this story, kinda hard to believe that Patsy would take an axe to her younger siblings

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

It is hard to believe that a girl would take care of five brothers and sisters and do that to him

[@BuckPalanger]

I'm guessing you never heard the story of Lizzy Bordon.

[@lescook9021]

​@@BuckPalanger Lizzie didn't kill her sister, nor any children. She killed her stepmother and father. Totally different.

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@@lescook9021 If American women today are any example. Women don't have a problem killing children.

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​@lescook9021 actually Lizzie didn't kill her parents.

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[@melaniew4354]

Thank you for not using fake AI and reading your narrative yourself, you have a nice voice for it. I also appreciate channels that bring older little known bits of history, news headlines and folklore to our modern attention. My one quibble, and this is just because I am a history geek, is that you used a 1920s picture to represent Patsy, who lived in the 1840s and would have presented entirely different in her dress and hairstyle. I realize they didn't have photography in the 1840s, but a drawing of someone from that era would have been suitable. I feel bad for whoever that 1920s young lady is. She looks like she is having a hard life anyway, and now she's a stand-in for a murderess who lived a good 80 years before her, poor thing! Please don't take this too seriously, just an observation from someone who enjoys and appreciates your work!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

There are no photos that exist of the people involved in this story. Much like they do in any documentary or movie, they use actors to play the part. As for Patseys photo, I’ve written this answer a few times in the comments- the photo is from 1921 of a woman in Wales. It is her mugshot from when she was arrested for breaking into a warehouse and stealing clothes.

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[@Edward-xw8rj]

Read the opinion of the Supreme Court of the state of Tennessee, who overturned the conviction of Patsy and the two men. The two men were seen the next day without any blood evidence on their clothing. Patsy spent the night at a neighbors house. The opinion describes the father as very volatile when he has been drinking. The opinion also says that Patsy and the two men had no motive for such a heinous crime, and that all three of them were rather ordinary people.

[@JesusRunsMyHouse]

@@Edward-xw8rj So they were let go on the basis that they didn’t have blood on their clothes the next day? If I did something like that I sure as hell ain’t gone be wearing the same clothes the next day full of blood? They would have been off yesterday and burned those sure was stupid judges

[@GwynneWalkerTrujillo]

​@@JesusRunsMyHouse you have to understand the times then, not every one bathed/washed clothes every day,

[@JesusRunsMyHouse]

@ I know that but they had fire and I’m pretty sure they were smart enough to change clothes, burn or bury them taking a bath has fuck all to do with it and they have plenty of clean water back then with the exception of the desert where water was hard to come by most farms had pumps we still have ours and still draws water!

[@TinyStar-oz3bo]

​@@JesusRunsMyHouseSure, but they would have two or three changes of clothes, and laundry was a three day process.

[@mnicholl93]

​@@TinyStar-oz3boactually they probably only had the clothes they wore daily & maybe, if they could afford it, a slightly better condition set of clothes for Sunday best, that were only worn to church

[@tobyeperkins697]

I think it was a combined effort of all three, especially since the Bible with the deed was conveniently moved to the barn. Thank you for your channel. I love listening to you “spin your yarns” as I work.

[@primesspct2]

yeah, the deed sure makes it look that way.

[@13lilsykos]

Or if anything, the two grown men did it and decided to blame it on the girl that they then painted as a loose woman...

[@connyhensley5106]

I agree moving a older woman and especially a man requires upper strength so yes I believe they all had a hand in it

[@-jess--here--]

I think Patsy was different than other women at that time, and any story the two men created would have been believed by the locals. I don't think Patsy had anything to do with it. The Bible could have been there for many reasons, and the deed being with it would be normal during that time period. I don't believe anything about Patsy being a loose woman because that would have definitely been talked about in hush whispers.

[@tobyeperkins697]

@@-jess--here-- I don’t think she was a hussie , either. I do think she removed the Bible from the house, at least after the murders.

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I'm a retired nurse so am now listening to your excellent voice, perfect for story-telling. I was born/raised in Kingsport Tennessee. I am currently in Western NC. Im going to check and see if you have covered the elephant they hung in Erwin and Sensabaugh's (sp?) Tunnel. Thank you for the story-telling. You are much appreciated.👍🌹☺️

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

I haven’t done the story about Mary the elephant yet but I will get around to it. It’s just hard for me to tell stories about hurting animals on here for some reason people get more offended by animals getting hurt then people getting murdered.

[@LauraDiamondWise]

⁠~ that’s because animals don’t know any better. At the very least, people will understand what’s happening to them even if it is a heinous act; that is, of course, unless it is a child. I’m sure when it involves children you get met with as much anger and frustration. ​@@TheAppalachianStoryteller

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I am really enjoying your channel. Old mysteries from our past are fascinating . You have a gift for storytelling.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate that.

[@alicefreist318]

How do you kill your father with an ax, without waking your mother, and everyone else in the cabin?

[@fatdad64able]

Aim well, be accurate, be quick!

[@Bargle5]

This is not the only time that an entire family was murdered. See the Villisca Axe Murders. Strange as it may seem, it's possible to sleep through other people being murdered.

[@susanoline5823]

Moccasins and an ax with a silencer. Patty was a victim. Somehow or another. She was 13? Did her father abuse her? ? ?

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Yet another great story from JD. Thank you kind sir for gluing me to my chair in anticipation for a whole 20 minutes. I love your stories, your soothing voice that traps you in, then keeps you their. I’ll be waiting for the next one. ❤😊

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you so much, Linda. I really appreciate you and I hope you’re having a beautiful weekend.

[@walterdampier1935]

This is not a photo of Patsey Troxdale. It is a police photo of Valerie Lillian Rita Lowe, a seasoned burglar, taken at the Central Police Station in Sydney, Australia after her arrest on 15 Feb 1922.

[@eh-i1841]

I was surprised when I saw the 1846 date,because when I first saw her photo,I was thinking it was going to be a story,from the 20s,by her style.

[@delstanley1349]

Yes, I see that now. I was about to post that looking at "Patsy's" eyes and the pose in that photo, that she reminded me of the Mona Lisa. I must assume that the photos of the other family members are not really them either, but shown for dramatic effect.

[@wdmm94]

Photography was pretty uncommon for ordinary people until 1900

[@AnnaG888]

I thought that she looked rather well fed! ❤

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What a gift for the narrative art form the Appalachian Storyteller has. Love it!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you so much!

[@sandyschannel6917]

Wow! Another great story JD. This one's a head scratcher for certain. I can see them killing her father if he was that bad of a drunk, but why would she kill the whole family? That's what doesn't make any sense. I don't see a motive on her part, unless it was leaving no witnesses behind.

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As you tell us your stories, I get a mental image of the family sitting around the fireplace in the evening, listening to Pa, an uncle, or Grandpa telling a story, the kids wide-eyed and captivated. Or maybe a mountain stranger who stopped by, asking if he and his horse could bed down in the barn for the night. Of course, Mama invited him to have dinner, as a mountain family wouldn't let a stranger go hungry, and he repaid their kindness with this story. ❤

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Oh yeah!!!

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[@ingridfong-daley5899]

There's no way that 16-yr-old girl carried 7 dead bodies into the cellar on her own.

[@JesusRunsMyHouse]

I guarantee that she could by herself because farm girls can pick up a hundred pound bale of hay and toss it one handed up into the hay loft of a barn and I know this because I can pick one up in each hand and throw both one after the other and go back and keep tossing til the wagons empty! I can pick my older brother up and toss him over my shoulder but that’s nothing compared with what all nine of my brothers can do!

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​@@JesusRunsMyHousewow, you must be a pro wrestler!

[@ingridfong-daley5899]

@@JesusRunsMyHouse But 7 bodies, downstairs, including a grown-ass man and woman? That's more than just strength--there's endurance, coordination... (a freshly dead body might still be 'floppy' yeah?) Just seems like she'd have at least needed assistance.

[@JoycePugh-sn8ms]

I totally agree, but the murder suicide story seems impossible. How did he murder the family, carry them and pile them up, then kill himself, but the ax get back on the stump? Something else had to happen. I believe Patsey and the men had to work together. There are so many reasons why. There seems like such a short time span they had to get this done, especially Patsey and the men separately. To murder them, get them in the holes, set the fire, and get clean away by the time the neighbors saw the fire and alerted others. It seems like that cabin would’ve went up like gasoline. Even if they killed them in the hole, it would’ve been difficult even for the man separately, but much more so for Patsey working alone, especially if they were killed in the upper part of the house. How would she have got them into the hole in the first place? They only had an axe, and with the ma and pa and 5 kids (one that we know was as strong as a grown man in the field), not easily disarm Patsey and the men separately or together. Then there’s the question of how the men even knew about the hole, if they worked alone. I guess someone could’ve mentioned it in passing. Patsey could’ve mentioned it in passing, but why did Patsey or the men even bother to put them in the pit in the first place. I guess they were hoping the bodies wouldn’t be found. if in the heat of passion even bother to put them in that hole. This story is such a stumper to me. I just don’t believe Patsey was involved. I know it’s really ridiculous to say she couldn’t have done it because I don’t want her to be guilty. Her alibi seems so truthful, and even the story she changed, was only her adding to it, not taking it anything away. I totally let this story obsess me. Y’all couldn’t tell, could you.

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[@skybabe1959]

Hi! I am so very excited about finding this channel on my 65th birthday! I will be purchasing your books but I also Love listening to the stories! I am from Brooklyn NY but I have always had a feeling of connection with all things about Appalachia! I have no idea why, could it have started with my love of Country music? First of all the land is so beyond beautiful and reading and watching about how hard people worked. I love hearing about stills and my favorite of everything is when they would party! The clogging was a wonder to watch, especially some of the men! I mean they had the moves and the energy. Another thing that I must touch on is the love of family and community. If you ever want to think your tough because your from Brooklyn NY, I urge you to look at Appalachia back in the day! My heart doubled when I found this channel, I am subscribing and will definitely join! Thank you so much for this amazing piece of History, in the most beautiful and brutal place! Bev from Brooklyn

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you bev!

[@tammyatkins18]

Another great story,from one of the best story tellers around ❤

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Thank you so much, Tammy. I hope you’re having a fabulous weekend.

[@ThisSourKraut]

What a beautiful voice this man has.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you ❤️

[@MariusRiley]

: Patsey Troxdale took an axe, gave her family forty whacks. When she saw what she had done, she lied like murderers do.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

🤣

[@lawerncemiller6557]

I think you have a sadistic mind

[@CarolLee-mq8er]

This is one I haven’t heard. It was a good story

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you Carol!

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I have been bedridden for the past 3 years and 2 months with CRPS, a disease of severe pain of the nervous system. It moves throughout the body. I’ve had it since 2007 but it’s only in the last 3 years it’s been in my feet so I can’t walk. I watch a lot of true crime and true crime adjacent because they make me feel like SO many people have it much worse than I do. I may have the world’s most painful condition but I’m not being tortured to death. Lately, though, the algorithm has been giving me AI so-called “deep dives” that are all of 10 min. long and they’re awful. And the captions are a disgrace. (I’m 3/4 deaf.) But today they gave me you! I used new AirPods turned up all the way, and your diction is so clear I didn’t need captions. I LOVE history (our house in Pa. is 350 years old) so you have a new subscriber. Sorry for rambling, but I’m just excited to have found a channel with all the qualities I love. 66yo Mom of 6, GMom of 3

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

I am so happy you are here! Make yourself right at home ❤️

[@victoriakidd-cromis1124]

You have a dynamic way of speaking that is perfectly suited to storytelling. Speaking as someone who has always loved history, I found this story compelling and interesting. I have Southern roots. My maternal great grandparents on both side were from Albany, Clinton County, Kentucky. Great Aunt Roxie lived near Livingston, Tennessee I look forward to listening to your other videos.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate that. I learned the art of storytelling at the feet of my granny back in the 1970s.

[@Nonniemaye]

Many thanks, JD, for another great WHO DID IT STORY. It sounds like Patsy may have had help in committing the murders with a family that large . Thanks again. Your stories never disappoint. Stay safe and blessed .

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you Nonnie ❤️

[@NoraHarris-k6z]

Thank you. As always awesome .God bless you and yours.

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Have a blessed day Nora!

[@Prplpassions]

This video popped up in my feed this morning. You are an amazing storyteller. It’s nice to see a story like this that wasn’t made with AI. Looking forward to watching more of your videos.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

No AI here 100% real

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JD’s story telling has gone from good to great. Yea, I too some of my ‘busy, boring work’ while listening to JD’s story telling. Time seems to flyby.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks so much, my friend glad to help that work pass by

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Great story! We have been enjoying your other videos as well. Love the history of the Appalachian people.

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Thank you! I'm glad you enjoy the stories.

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Yes!! You KNOW I’m here for the “deadliest”!!

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Of course that is great storytelling work thank you

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you so much!

[@tmamaqueen55]

You sir have a greattalent. I have a old soul i believe.lol ive always felt like i was from somewhere in those appalachian hills.i have 8 children and we raised all 8 with love but taught them sense and respect..apperently you were raised the same way.keep up the great work.thanks.

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Wow, thank you

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Your voice and story telling is up there with mrballen💯

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Thanks so much, my friend. I really appreciate that.

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Two of my top 5

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There is a favorite in every family. Some parents may not want to admit it. I have three sons. Our oldest is always helping others. Helping his Dad. He lived with his granny so she would not be alone at night. My other two are good men but my oldest is who we count on. Growing up it was my little sister. She was an athlete. Mom babied her. I was ok with it because I was 10 years older but my brother not so much. They was only a year apart in age.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you for sharing this

[@primesspct2]

I don't agree, some families have favorites, and some don't. My parents never had a favorite, and there are 5 of us. I had 2 sons and didn't favor either one, how could I? I have never understood that. Some children are ornerier than others, but you cant help but respect the tenacity. Its not that some parents won't admit it, its that they don't feel that way. Just because I am the one Mom and Dad could count on, it never made me the favorite. It certainly doesn't make me any better than my siblings.

[@story_rook1581]

I hope your other kids aren't aware of this.

[@NiNitosix]

@@story_rook1581 I’m sure they are. Sad

[@YeshuaKingMessiah]

I have 5, no favorites My family didn’t have favorite growing up either I find the concept strange

[@stephaniehuthmacher4214]

Love your true stories.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you! I take pride in telling authentic true stories

[@jerrodladner3019]

Jd you are the best storyteller I ever heard and I got some good ones in my family down here in rural south ms. This is my fav. Channel

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Man, I really appreciate that. That means a lot to me. It really does. I hope you’re having a great Saturday my friend.

[@Gwyn-rz8uu]

I enjoyed the stories so much …. I’ll continue and thanks you … it’s a blessing for home bound people 😊

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

I am glad you are enjoying them!

[@charlotter8276]

You are a great storyteller! Best I’ve ever listened to. And the pictures and newspaper clippings just make it all enjoyable! 1st time here, I subscribed 😁

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

So glad to have you here!

[@lorrainedobson4504]

Love theses videos the old stories are the best ✌️❤️🇬🇧

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you Lorraine!

[@larose6551]

I usually wait until I listen to podcasts before viewing comments as to not ruin it😊

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

❤️

[@maryjordan7285]

You do an awesome job telling the story. Thank you so very much

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

I’m glad you enjoyed it.

[@lisacooper3991]

My opinion on the story is,that she used the fellas help her with the murders, since they already admitted they were seeing her without their wifes knowing.. I believe they all three were in on it..sad story for the family lost their lives.. but justice will be served before our God 😊... thank u for another great story..best storyteller out there..

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you so much Lisa ❤️

[@johnbubbajohnson5630]

I truly enjoy this stories that you tell us about. I hope you never stop God bless you and your whole family sir...🙏🙏🙏

[@keithusace4352]

JD I really like the production photos that you have added for this story and another great story.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks so much Keith I really spend 40 to 50 hours behind the scenes on each one of these stories with research writing and production. I try to make each video the best I possibly can.

[@keithusace4352]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller JD if you don't mind, what kind of video equipment do you use?

[@lindajayneclark767]

Just stumbled upon your story today. I will binge watch/listen the rest. From southern Chester county PA

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Glad you found it! I appreciate you watching!

[@evelyntanswell3311]

I would enjoy it more without the interruptions. However it's a good story, and well told. Thank you!

[@aprilmcpherson-vanraalte5590]

❤ I love the way you spin a yarn. Reminds me of my grandaddy❤

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you so much April! blessings

[@jangles1839]

This feller could read a phone directory and have me on the edge of my seat! As always... great story and many thanks! God bless! ~ Scott 💙🙏🏼👊🏼

[@JoycePugh-sn8ms]

J.D. you are a an amazing story teller. You have to put in so much research, which is commendable. Your accent is wonderful, it makes me feel like I’m there in Appalachia in a different time. It add such atmosphere to your stories. I feel like I should be biting my nails, as we sit by a crackling and popping campfire, with the howls of a coyote’s howling and yipping in the distance. It’s just amazing. I love all your tales, but this one for some reason transfixed me. I have watched it over and over, hoping some clue would be revealed that I missed in prior viewing, unfortunately know were. It is such a riveting tale, and I was so drawn in by Patsey’s photo, even before I heard a word of her story. Almost immediately I didn’t want her to be guilty, she looked like such a frightened child. It was so bothersome to listen, because it meant I might hear something that proved her absolutely guilty, but there was no way I could stop listening. I didn’t want to hear anything to make her guilty, though deep down I knew it was a very likely possibility. I was hopeful in the beginning because her alibi seemed so sincere and true. Unfortunately there I cannot believe the father killed himself after murdering his wife and younger children, especially the oldest boy since he favored him so much. Also, if he killed himself how did the axe end up back in the stump, it sure didn’t walk there. The only way it was suicide is if he killed himself some other way, but only poison seems feasible, because there was no weapon by his body, and as with the ax he couldn’t have killed himself and left the weapon elsewhere. It seems like even with poison you would have had a bottle laying by the bodies, but with poison you could possibly have time to get in the pit and wait to die. It doesn’t seem plausible that someone could set a fire, and just wait for the smoke and fire to snuff them out. After watching I can only acquiesce that Patsey and the men worked together. It seems almost impossible for Patsey to moved the heavy and limb bodies by herself. I hate knowing this, I still do not want to believe that sweet looking girl killed her family. Thank you, sir, for drawing me in with such a baffling tale, I enjoyed listening so much. I am going to Google the story now, to see if I might gain a little more info. I look forward to the next story.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you so much! We will never know for sure what truly happened

[@sarahmoller9716]

I love all of your stories and the way you tell them. I believe kids and grown ups would be shakin' in their boots even to hear Handsel and Gretel told by you. 🙈 🙉 🙊

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you so much, Sarah. I really appreciate that.

[@notsosilentmajority1]

Just wanted to say "Thank You" to TN Nursery....... We need to try and support the businesses that help bring us great content and entertainment like this video. Thank You and best wishes for your business. 🙏

[@KarenDul-o3i]

Love your stories!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you so much. I really appreciate that.

[@BeeMo408]

I'm brand new to the channel but very engaged now. Awesome storytelling!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

I'm glad you're enjoying the stories!

[@robbie5984]

Good morning and happy Saturday!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Happy Saturday to you too!

[@robbie5984]

Hope your Sunday is just as good!

[@traceyyoung1592]

So well researched and told in that smooooth voice🎉

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

thank you!

[@kimi70]

Patsy couldn't have killed her parents and little brothers and sisters. You're an amazing storyteller! Such a calm soothing voice.

[@13lilsykos]

Why not? Humans do vile things all the time. I personally don't think she did it but who knows?

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you so much, my friend. I hope you’re having a fabulous weekend.

[@burymebelowawillowtree9243]

I also agree, patsy couldn’t have the strength to kill the father while mom and brother most had heard the screaming. The canine was small for a large family. Most likely a two man crime.

[@sadielevens1144]

❤❤❤❤❤Always a joy to listen to a true Wordsmith.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you so much!

[@HarryMarsee-fw9ot]

A 16 year old girl would not have had the strength to over power her entire family. That would have taken two men. I doubt Patsy even knew what a menage a troi was.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

You might be right about her not being strong enough that’s for sure, but regarding the second statement that was actually in the court records I normally don’t talk about things like that on here, but it was a vital piece of evidence

[@HarryMarsee-fw9ot]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller But it wasn't evidence it was hear say.

[@mickeystrickland9626]

Have u ever heard when people respect you now that’s good but when people fear u now u hold the power

[@Luke-u1v5q]

She may have hated dad when he got drunk, for the obvious reasons, but I dont think she hated her siblings. No way could she have chopped off a head. No way. And she couldn't have moved all their bodies to a basement. Love, love, love,your stories young feller!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you so much Luke appreciate you, brother

[@pamelalambe1356]

I love your channel. Never been to Appalachia yet, idk somehow reminds me of my history and growing up home in a very isolate cove, with characters. Cheers to all good storytellers and historians like you. Thanks again.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you so much Pamela!

[@jeremyelliott9145]

I would love to hear the story of the state's explanation of never following up to retry the case!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

I would too!

[@gowheregodgoes]

I live in cookeville tn so this was a real pleasure to hear. I've heard the story before because I found the cemetery they are buried in and read about it. But it sure is a great story 🤗🤗 love the beautiful history of Tennessee.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

I am so glad to be able to share this story with you!

[@davidwatsonii9469]

ANOTHER EXCELLENT STORY

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you so much, David

[@joyoung2483]

This was so fascinating. Thank you for sharing!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed it!

[@kalevala29]

I'm surprised I've never come across this before. It reminds me of the Hinterkaifeck farm murders in Germany in 1922. A family slaughtered in the barn, one by one with a mattock.

[@janetcallanan7020]

Thank you so much for your content. I'm basically saving my pin money such as it is to purchase your books. Love listening to you weave the tales

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate that.

[@dogriverbrewing]

One question... How did the two guys know about the hidden cellar? They didn't unless she told them or did it.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

That’s a great point

[@joshsimpson8646]

I was born and raised in Overton County. Roots run very deep here, and I'm familiar with the Cumberland Mountain area. I've never heard of this case, but that means lil seeing as how it so long ago. I will say I think you may have mistook Crossville with Monterey, Monterey would be about 10 miles from the Cumberland Mountain area of Overton County, but Crossville is more like 30-40 miles.

[@robbiecrossing9447]

Patsey was discovered with the two blokes in the barn by the dad. so they killed him first then the family

[@martiniv8924]

As an Englishman that was lucky enough to spend a good few months in Appalachia, it’s an experience (good one) that will never leave me 🙏🏻

[@wesleyAlan9179]

Alright, i finally subscribed, great story tellin', thanks!!!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Atta boy! Welcome aboard!

[@lindahouston5635]

I found this story very interesting! Crossville was my hometown, but I've never heard this before. Thank you for the history!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Glad you enjoyed it and I hope you have a wonderful weekend

[@gilly25th]

Just found your channel. Im from Appalachia...Bristol, TN which is in Sullivan county. Just wanted to say hello 👋

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

So glad to have you here, my friend. I’m also in East Tennessee go Vols

[@gilly25th]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller now you definitely get a like and a sub. Alabama is going down today!!

[@primesspct2]

Ive been through Bristol, that sure is pretty country side.

[@gilly25th]

@@primesspct2 it's a cool and chill place. Glad to call it my hometown

[@Dia_7hom]

It is so refreshing to listen to someone who shows their face, and isn’t just AI, adds photos in to help paint the picture and knows exactly how to keep their audience engaged. New sub as of now, soon to be new patreon and as soon as I’ve heard enough of you talk, ill be buying your books so I can read it in your accent. Please tell me you ship to Ireland? 🤞🏻

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you so much yes I’m as real as it gets and yes, we ship worldwide

[@chelsea-t]

Great video amd storytelling!

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you so much, I really appreciate that.

[@jimriess3564]

Awesome storytelling. Makes me think and actually feel the story.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you so much!

[@burly636]

Dear God, what a life.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

It certainly was

[@farmerjohn2262]

Sometimes, the logarithm makes a good call. I love this kind of storytelling! ❤ New subscriber. 😊

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Welcome aboard, glad to have you!

[@bigiron8831]

Good morning JD, thanks for sharing another great story. A story that definitely makes you think. Y'all have a great day and stay safe my friends 🙏

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks so much, brother. I don’t know how it looks up there, but the fall colors are finally starting to show here in East Tennessee. It was a foggy glorious morning.

[@bigiron8831]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller Same up here in Northern Illinois, I'll be in Tennessee and North Carolina next week so I will get to check things out. Stay safe my brother 🙏

[@sharonfreemanpace1011]

Another wonderful story JD. To my reckoning, I believe Patsy's daddy may have done this dastardly deed but quite on accident. I think his wife scurried those youngins under the porch as to not let them see their daddy in that drunken state. He went looking for them all having a lit kerosene rag wrapped torch. He tripped and fell right atop all of them setting the dry cabin ablaze.

[@yoboyjobethel8861]

These stories are so good. You’re very good at what you do

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you so much 😊

[@michaelstusiak5902]

Thank you for another fascinating, amazing story. Yeah, Patsey did it.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thanks so much, Michael. I hope you had a great week brother all is in the air and it looks like it’s gonna be a great weekend.

[@flamingsunshine]

This is the first video that I've watched, your story narration was brilliant and the video really good, keep up the amazing work

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you so much!

[@flamingsunshine]

@@TheAppalachianStoryteller you're welcome 😊

[@judyroberds9622]

Don’t know on this one! Most likely the two men killed the family over the horse, since Patsy was in the barn-she realized the family murdered and she rescued the Family Bible!

[@judyroberds9622]

Did some additional research-seems Sweet Patsy was not so sweet, an murdered her entire family!

[@MICHALEKOUTDOORS]

Thank you for another great story.

[@TheAppalachianStoryteller]

Thank you 😊