The slain Kentucky cheerleader - Finding Muriel Baldridge

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[@jmorgan5252]

Whoever murdered Muriel may have gotten away with it on earth but they will not get away with it standing before our Lord giving an account.

[@jameswhiteside1506]

Correct.

[@tessaducek5601]

😅

[@Godschild316]

God keeps perfect score🙏

[@tinynina76]

@@montanamangum4026 If the killer were truly repentant, he would have told the truth. Forgiveness and eternal life comes from the Lord, but we need to confess our sins and ask for that forgiveness. He does love that person. But, not everyone will get to Heaven. Think about it...would God let someone into Heaven who didn't think he is doing wrong to murder? Or breaks the commandments? Asking for mercy at the golden gates is too late. You don't want Jesus to say "...I never knew you."

[@shannonrutledge8872]

@@montanamangum4026 if the killer truly repents, and ACCEPTS responsibility for his actions, he will be forgiven. But true repentance involves confession and punishment on earth under civil law. Also, one must accept Jesus prior to earthly death, as far as I know.

[@charliepc56]

That is so sad. A young girl didn't get to grow up and have children and grandchildren of her own. and her murderer was never brought to justice. You did a wonderful tribute to her. Rest in Peace, Muriel.

[@susanbelida6981]

Leo, you did a heartfelt account of this beautiful young lady Muriel. She was lovely and happy girl. Lord bless her and bless you and yours also.

[@jai4727]

I’m a 17 year old girl in wheelwright, and I go to prestonsburg all the time. The fact that things likes this still happen scares me so much. She was so beautiful.

[@TammyConn]

My brother knew her, even though he was younger. At that time the High School and Elementary School were closer, and the buses ran to both. He said he remembered how pretty she was. He passed away in 2014 and was 20 years older than me. I use to work at the local newspaper and researched this quite a bit. I also worked with her Uncle at the paper, at that time he was 84 years old and lived until he was 99. He told me a lot about her.

[@BooBooKitty65]

Hi, thanks for sharing your story, I enjoyed it. Did Muriel's uncle ever mention anything about who the family may have thought had something to do with her death? Just curious. I'm so sorry about the loss of your brother, may his soul rest peacefully.🕯🕊🌹 Thanks. Have a good evening. 🙂

[@TammyConn]

@@BooBooKitty65 Yes! He said the family knew exactly who did it, however, there was not enough evidence to convict. Many people in the area knew who did it. Thanks for your kind words for my brother.

[@BooBooKitty65]

@@TammyConn HI, thank you for your reply. Wow what shame, such a sad story. That poor girl. And WHY? Why did they have to do that to her, sadly this world is full of so much evil. But they WILL get their judgement by Almighty God. They might have gotten away with murder here on this earth but in the end, EVIL ALWAYS LOSES. God rest her poor young soul. 🙏🏻🕊🕯💖💐 Thanks again. ✌🙂

[@mistiroberts1576]

​@@TammyConn is the person still living?

[@TammyConn]

@@mistiroberts1576 No, he passed away a long time ago. Many years.

[@amythomas1124]

I still have my wonderful Aunt Cora, who was born in 1931, same as Muriel. My Aunt is still alive and doing well in Florida! Rest in heavenly peace Muriel.

[@cindygill1890]

To the gentleman who created this video, you did a lovely, sincere and respectful service to Muriel's memory. You are well spoken and a quality videographer. God Bless you sir.

[@thehillbillyfiles]

Thank you kindly! very appreciated

[@nanslife]

What a beautiful place to rest and she is still remembered, someone brings her flowers.

[@michaelbedinger4121]

I wonder if, 🤔 there is any family, or maybe even friends left alive, who may be putting flowers 💐 on her grave?

[@tessaducek5601]

@@michaelbedinger4121 Its possible extended family or those local who want her remembered... 🌷

[@michaelbedinger4121]

@@tessaducek5601 Whoever it is, it is very kind of them. It is good that she is remembered.

[@tessaducek5601]

@@michaelbedinger4121 Agreed... I think its really lovely when people leave flowers for ones they never knew.. At least people care about her... 😉🌷

[@michaelbedinger4121]

@@tessaducek5601 Agreed! Thank you very much for your correspondence.

[@maryolinger9465]

Thank you for bringing us this tragic story. It is so obvious that you have such compassion, and you did a great job of relaying this heartbreaking story -- Muriel Baldridge ❤❤

[@lanastewart792]

I’ve heard of two men a Moles and a Dotson that were accused

[@cherylverhelst8245]

What a horrible sad story of such a beautiful young woman. I can’t imagine her poor father having to work next to her accused killer. How awful. Had he not been an “ upstanding citizen “ he would have been found guilty. Unfortunately I’ve seen this happen before in that time period. Thank you for telling Muriel’s story. RIP Muriel.

[@brandyjean7015]

Lon might have thrown Muriel under the bridge; but his wife threw her 'under the bus' when she lied for her husband.

[@ROKgem]

Thank you for keeping her memory alive.

[@carolbrinn8870]

I love the way you tell the story. You don't dramatize the story, you just state the facts.

[@sherrilee230]

You remembered her and her story is told. It's so sad how powerful people are above the law. I wonder if he even cared or tried to ask for forgiveness. Thank you for telling this to us

[@sharonpatterson5468]

An excellent job on reporting this story. When you were walking across the bridge I got goosebumps. I could almost feel the fear she had when that creep approached her. How terrifying. You did honor her and told her story. Thank you!

[@donallmccrudden4812]

It's kinda crazy to think that she'd be 91 years old this year, if she was still alive today, poor kid, it would have been a good long life if that was the case

[@edwardkellogg1284]

Very sad story on Muriel. Her life ended way too soon. It's too bad forensics were not available at that time. I also think the justice system failed to put the killer behind bars. Leo, you should do more stories like this.

[@lydiastanford1335]

Follow up on how and where he lived til he died and how he died !!

[@brianlykins6663]

May this poor young lady rest in peace. I will never understand the crimes committed by older man against younger ladies. You just have to assume what happened. No crime against a child is excusable in any way. There is no punishment that would be unreasonable to me for these crimes. There is a special place in hell for these people. Thanks for this video. God bless her and her family.

[@randomvintagefilm273]

I totally understand you not wanting to tell this story, I almost didn't watch it but they are important to tell. The victims deserve to be remembered!

[@morganlafae1882]

Thank you for the respect and care with which you told this sweet young lady's story!

[@cynthiacarter514]

Thank you for telling the story of this beautiful young lady. History is not just nostalgic.

[@Skunkape74]

Very depressing story...Her life was ended way to soon... Thanks for sharing and keeping her memory alive...As long as KZbin is around her memory will never be forgotten thanks to you and Heather!!!!!

[@CamaroChic]

I find these type cases far more interesting than Washington, the Hatfield's or McCoy's, to be honest. Whilst I thoroughly enjoy them also, everyone and their brother have covered them, so I'd much rather hear Muriel's story and similar. Y'all do a great job and I've enjoyed y'all's channel pretty much from the beginning. Keep up the good work and keep safe!😊

[@donnaboisen6003]

Thanks for telling Muriel’s story. It makes me angry that the old man got away with murder. And it makes me angry that his wife lied. But we all know in the end they’re both still trying to get in through the pearly gates but no one is letting them in. Shame on both of them for ruining a young girls life. Thank you again for doing this for Muriel.

[@eleanorbuck715]

How sad, Leo...Yet, stories like this happen all the time. How kind of you and Heather to remember this lovely young girl. God bless you both.

[@randomvintagefilm273]

Oh man, can you imagine how bad the friends felt?

[@tammanyfields3583]

So sad. She was born just one year earlier than my Momma. Life is so precious and I just always think how life back then was simpler but we then take into account that the eliment that stole her life has been a part of the human existence since the beginning of mankind.

[@southforce10]

I never heard of this tragedy before. Thank you all for telling her story ❤ You all are good people and it shows. Come see us for lunch sometime in Sevierville

[@b.rocket]

Sometimes I wonder what in the world a jury was thinking. Thank you for sharing this.

[@jackiehoward7300]

Hello, my grandfather knew Lon Mose. They worked on the C & O railroad together. I never knew my grandfather but my mother said that Lon was not a nice person. I remember my grandfather told my mother that Lon was mean to his children.

[@oldguyBMX]

Thanks for going that extra mile to take us the journey to find her and tell us her story! God bless you all 🙏.

[@billlevins7460]

This story made me so sad. Poor girl and I hope she is in a better place now.

[@juliehollar9973]

This was a beautiful told tragic story. Thank you for bringing her to life for us.

[@gregghatfield9946]

Me personally, I think stories like this need to be told and brought out especially to the people that don’t live around the area and others , because of past horrific murders go silent over the years and we never hear about it. Thank you very much for sharing this, and keeping an alarm for her sake And hoping that someday it will be resolved. Sounds like it always work already was but no one wanted to listen. Keep up the hard work and thank you for your videos.

[@bonepicker1]

The fact that Lon's wife gave him an alibi all the while knowing he wasn't home with her that night is very telling. Why did she lie? Was it out of love, fear of what Leo might do to her if she'd told the truth and he still was acquitted? Fear of being stygmatized as the wife of a murderer by the community? Or was she just as evil minded as her husband? It just seems to me that justice for a child's life should have mattered more to Lon's wife than her husband's. Thank you for keeping her memory alive Leo.

[@judypierce7028]

Thank you Leo for sharing such a beautiful tragic story of this beautiful lady. You are so right when you said that "you don't get the same understanding of the situation unless you are actually there, the cemetery, and see the grave." This is true of any story.

[@traciehoward2468]

Her picture on her stone was well preserve through all those years 🥺

[@tammykosiancic]

What a beautiful riverside for such a sad tale. Clearly it was Lon. The bottle, the blood and the fact he openly creeped on poor, beautiful Muriel. May she rest in peace and may he not.

[@sharonfauber2118]

A sad story. I pray she is resting in peace. Thank you for going out and telling her story ❤️🙏

[@jeffbivens472]

Leo, thanks for telling us this story. I'm sure Heather needs to be thanked also. The lord will have vengence on whoever killed this wonderful child.

[@Shakespearelover1717]

I lived in this area during the 1980s. I remember my boss telling me this story. He truly believed that a prominent citizen who had a romantic hankering for the young girl was spurned, angry, and killed her out of spite. RIP Muriel!!✝️

[@adrianahackney9804]

It’s so awesome to see local cases getting a platform!

[@cladqueen8054]

The bridge noise is haunting, and same kind of noise by her grave. She could identify him so he made sure she couldn’t

[@darlenejohnson8864]

Thank you for telling Muriel story. How sad no one was arrested for the crime and punished. A life was taken.

[@annarobinson8183]

Thank you for sharing this young ladies story and not leaving her forgotten

[@errodri]

Awe baby!!!! RIP. Our condolences and our deepest prayers!!

[@marlenejohnson5461]

Thank you for sharing Muriels story! It’s good to know that someone isn’t forgotten that suffered at the hands of evil.

[@thehillbillyfiles]

thank you

[@judypierce7028]

MY heart was with you in trying to find Muriel's grave. Some graves are so hard to find. But, I thought if you could find Mamie Thurmond's grave, you could find any Leo. I have tried 4 times to find this cemetery in Charleston, but to no avail. So, I know how frustrating it can be at times.

[@marlenataylor8758]

Tears😢 for her. She was beautiful. Thank you

[@moorek1967]

I remember when I was young and visiting relatives in northwest of Jackson (Old Buck Holler near the Owsley line), they always told us that girls never, ever go out at night alone and in the daytime be close to the house. I think maybe it was cautionary because I remember them talking still about a girl who had been murdered. I am 55 years-old, so you can imagine what it was like there when I was three, four, five years-old. Half the county didn't have paved roads. Even though it was much later when I was young, they reinforced into our minds not to go out at night, and never sleep by a window. Boys could, but not girls. This story just brought all that back to my memory. They kept telling us not to even open the door at night to go out to the outhouse. I think this girl must have been what they were always warning us of, because it was 25 years since the murder. I remember visiting my cousin's home and stayed there about a week, and one night I heard something outside, so I peeked out the window to not be seen, and there two men and a teenage boy walking on the hill behind the house that was cleared for growing tobacco. They all had rifles. Grandma used to tell us that when she was young, roaming gangs of men walked around all the time through peoples' properties and would threaten anyone who said a word to them. I know it is a very old heritage in Southeastern Kentucky, but it was violent back then. It still is. There is no way I would be down there driving around alone at night, I would have been in the motel room before dark even hit. Even to this day, that is how much we were warned, and I think maybe it might be Muriel's death that they were always saying "remember that girl that got killed", they never said where or when, just that they made sure we knew not to open that door at night.

[@larauch13]

Rest in blessed peace, Muriel. Thank you for telling her story.

[@stargater2892]

Thank you for telling her story. May she rest in peace and her family be at peace. She is not forgotten. Your absolute sincerity and respect was noticed.

[@muffassa6739]

It was so horrible that poor girl died such a horrible death. She does count even after all of these years. Who did this terrible crime did not get punished for it. Thank you for sharing this story with us. I wish they could have solved it.

[@kevinbode6483]

I'm glad you did this story it needed to be known.

[@ragnartvedt5991]

Very interesting story ... Thanks for sharing it

[@Sa9560]

I’ve never watched your channel. How sad of a story. Her dad probably died of a broken heart knowing the killer stood next to him each day at work. You told the story with sincere emotion. Thank you. I will continue to watch your videos. Thank you.

[@lauriekester4602]

1949- folks were as crazy then as they are now. We just didn't hear about it instantly like we do these days with social media. I grew up in a small town like this in the 70's & I went all kinds of places alone. I can see why she wasn't afraid. What a sad story. Poor parents.

[@barbaramai7610]

Such a sad story, brought tears to my eyes when you showed the headstone. Great tribute to Muriel and the storytelling was well-done!

[@danceshadowmoon1]

Being a Baldridge myself, who's father came from Kentucky this story Is one that I have heard about before. I wanted to purchase the book about this but have not done so thus far. This story is personal to me because I have no doubt that she was in my families bloodline. I really appreciate the fact that you went out of your way to honor this woman's memory. It really personalized it for me and also made me realize there are still some good people in this world like yourself, who has a good and compassionate heart. I truly do appreciate it. God bless you.

[@george7058]

Born and raised in Floyd County. Two days after her death I was five years old. Never heard the story later in life and left the area in the sixties. Wonderfully told and sad after all these years.

[@thehillbillyfiles]

Thank you

[@jerryhoschouer5131]

Sad story 😢. Thank You for sharing her story with us Rest in Peace young lady. We may never know what happened but the Lord does and he also knows who dumped the trash shame on you………

[@lisaleftwich2040]

The justice system didn't fail, it was the truth that wasn't told that failed and tied the justice system hands . RIP beautiful girl ❤

[@workingonme85]

Please elaborate

[@nadiazahroon6573]

Kentucky is beautiful. My grandfather was born in Letcher, KY.

[@lockedinstreetracing6005]

Omg that’s a heartbreaking story. I wished it could be solved I think we know who did it just from the way you told the story you done a very very good job telling this story.

[@toekafrank6998]

When all is said and done in this world, one thing is certain: no one gets away with anything. "Vengeance is mine sayeth the Lord."

[@judyarcher7706]

Thank you for remembering this beautiful young lady.. Rest in Peace Muriel...

[@patimash1178]

❤❤❤❤Such a great tradgy. YOU DID DO HER JUSTICE and presented her story with TASTE ! You done a wonderful job . Thanks for posting . May she rest in peace. .

[@thehillbillyfiles]

Well thank you!!

[@sheilainglin863]

Beautifully done Leo 😢 Such a tragic ending to a beautiful young lady ❤ Surely she's with the Angels 😇 ♥ 🙏

[@juliebartlett3688]

Beautiful young lady. Heartbreaking story. Thank you for sharing

[@amyhall197]

Thank you for telling her story! And to think I traveled 23 every time I went to work at the hospital and could see this bridge and see it when going into town of Prestonsburg never knowing of murder in that area, so sad and a horrible thing of having no justice, just sad! And thank you for finding her grave, they say after 60 years people are forgotten that is why I work on family history to remember those that are forgotten. And I didn't live in Prestonsburg I lived closer to the Pike County line.

[@teresacatherine3811]

A very nice remembrance of a beautiful young lady gone too soon. Thank you for caring enough to tell her story.

[@thehillbillyfiles]

Thanks for listening

[@AuntIE54WeeZER]

What a beauitful young lady. May she RIP.

[@Laura432horses]

Love those outfits the cheerleader had so hard for the family and community to go though and may she rest in peace

[@nathanalmond8280]

What a shame. Thanks for sharing her story. The one good thing is that her killer most likely that fellow you spoke of had to stand before the Lord and they were judged. Very sad story. Y'all take care.

[@bethgiesey9405]

Thank you for bringing Muriel's story back to life. A sad, tragic, senseless act of murder!! I feel so sad that the parents didn't get the justice they & Muriel deserved

[@sandrahunter5749]

This is a sad story about Muriel Baldridge and a cold case .RIP Muriel ✝️🙏❤️

[@jimd8008]

Sad story but I believe even the sad stories need to be told and retold to learn from them. Ty for telling it

[@garymanuel4710]

RIP in peace Beautiful Angel, You feel no Fear or pain now you in the arms of your Lord with all his love surrounding you, Very sad indeed, God i am sure her parents & those that herd & thinking it was just kids playing & i am sure there were kids playing & screaming in the background at the carnival too, But they must have heard her all their life in their head, Kind of make you think it was planned by that SOB, Because any other time someone would have ran to her screaming, Sad story indeed Tks for sharing & bringing her story out in the open again, i am sure she is looking down at you with a smile & thanking you, God Bless

[@tommywood343]

Very sad story. People may get by with murder here on earth. But they will be judgment day. Thanks Leo and stay safe

[@KimberlySays...]

I like the way u explained immaturity at the beginning. I knew it all at 17. Now at 43, I think "What the hell was I doing."

[@hifiman4562]

RIP Muriel. Forever young.

[@timothydurochia695]

Sad, heartbreaking story , I'm glad that you did this video . Great job, you 2 keep getting better with each new adventure! Thanks again. We appreciate your hard work.

[@kevinwoodson8909]

Her father was a stronger man than I am. But I imagine there's not a whole lot to do there back then. GOD BLESS HER AND HER FAMILY IT'S IN THE LORD'S HANDS NOW.THANKS FOR THE STORY'S. I'M FROM SOUTH WEST VIRGINIA ON THE EAST TENNESSEE AND KENTUCKY LINE IN NORTON VIRGINIA.

[@lbrennerd]

You made a beautiful post for this young lady and her family. Thank you for sharing

[@thehillbillyfiles]

You are so kind

[@rockofagesusa7942]

I’ve been watching y’all’s for a couple of weeks, I live in Kentucky in Appalachian mountains just east of Richmond in the foot hills… I’ve always been interested in the feud on the tug river…. I really appreciate your time spent sharing your history with us,, I may make it out there before long to see if for myself 🤙

[@andreabennington]

Muriel was Beautiful! Her smile is so sweet and innocent looking.

[@kcbh24]

You seem like a wise, caring person. Thank you for sharing Muriel's story.

[@malindajones-hx9kd]

I am from Betsy lane Kentucky and I was moved from the state to Ohio at birth and my mother and father always talked about everything there and took me to Caney creek and pikeville all the time as a child I truly enjoy hearing everything about this kind of history and background stuff that happened before my time and now

[@margaretweeks880]

A beautiful young lady. A full life ahead to live. Thank you for your compassion in sharing this very sad story. May she rest in peace.

[@lauriekester4602]

I live in Nashville, but ironically I was just in Prestonburg, KY. I love the infamous crime location stories. Yea! A new true crime channel to follow!!

[@hazelknapp8584]

Thank you for this story and showing respect for her

[@2gpowell]

Horrible, poor young lady! Tell you what Leo you sure do one heck of a job putting these stories together. But its in remembrance of her. You sure do have a telling way of closing out these events with a combination of evoking emotion and music. This one and finding Cap got me teared up. Even though so many yrs. have past they were once laughed, cried and loved. 👍

[@thehillbillyfiles]

Thank you 🙏

[@lisacooper3991]

Beautiful bridge and site. Very sad story. Thank u for this true history incident. It came down to who u are and where u stand in the community.. important people seem to get off with privileges.

[@sandramariesolander]

I think we all know the answer to that mystery. 😢 All we can do is wonder what her life could have been like. How many people missed out on a chance to know this beautiful young lady. Heartbroken just knowing there was nobody there to help her. Disgust at the fact that the one person who could have tip the scales of justice, chose to lie on the stand. If that person found no peace in their lifetime, and that person's rotten soul found no rest, it wasn't enough...Thank you so much for going to the site, and for telling the story of Muriel. Her story should never be forgotten, so her memory can live forever. ❤

[@cecilmckeithan5088]

Your comments in the beginning reminds me of when I was 30-31 I looked in the mirror looking at the lines in my face and noticing the resemblance of my father who passed when I was 11 and couldn’t help but break out laughing thinking God I hope my father was smarter than me at that same age. Felt like my mind was still a teenager stuck in a 30 year old body 😂

[@thehillbillyfiles]

I know what you mean ☺️

[@sheilariley1261]

You have a wonderful caring voice and I enjoy yor compassion for this sad case. Heartbreaking. She'll rest for eternity woth God and her killer will burn on hell forever

[@robinfreyburger3097]

Thank you Leo for going the extra mile. Great video. RIP Muriel.

[@lanastewart792]

She was a friend and school mate of my son’s grandmother….so sad

[@charlottemiller961]

This is so sad! Thank you so much for sharing these stories!

[@thehillbillyfiles]

Thanks for watching 🙂

[@patricatfurever4051]

Thank you for sharing! 🥰God rest her soul! 🙏🏼

[@Godschild316]

Gee Wiz, way ta make me cry! Rest in God's good love sweet girl 🌹

[@frankcrowe2006]

I can see it through the way her dad felt