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In a major development in the Murdaugh case, the South Carolina Supreme Court overturned Alex Murdaugh’s 2023 murder convictions and ordered a new trial, citing improper jury influence by former Colleton County Clerk Becky Hill. Prosecutors have stated they intend to retry the case, while Murdaugh remains incarcerated on separate financial crime convictions. The legal battle continues as courts address ongoing appeals, retrial preparations, and related civil litigation stemming from one of the most closely followed true crime cases in recent history.

On the morning of December 11, 1990, an ordinary commute on Interstate 75 between Athens and Cleveland, Tennessee turned into a nightmare. As drivers crossed the Hiwassee River bridge, they were suddenly swallowed by a blinding wall of fog—so thick survivors said it felt like driving into milk. Within minutes, a single crash involving a tractor-trailer hauling hazardous chemicals triggered a massive chain reaction, leaving 99 vehicles mangled across the interstate as fires burned inside the haze.In Episode 87, we unravel how this deadly fog formed, why no one saw it coming, and what first responders faced as crash after crash echoed through the mist. From haunting survivor accounts to the lawsuits that followed, this episode dives into one of Tennessee’s most chilling and lesser-known disasters—where visibility vanished, and lives were changed forever.

When Kathleen Wrinkle disappeared in 1956, Cleveland was left with nothing but questions and a cold trail leading toward the mountains above Parksville Lake. Half a century later, a series of dives uncovered her car, her remains, and the truth hidden beneath forty feet of water.

Meet our new friend, the Lizard Man of Bishopville, South Carolina — the seven-foot swamp celebrity with glowing red eyes, three toes, and a serious grudge against car bumpers. Back in the summer of ’88, poor Christopher Davis was just changing a tire when this scaly superstar came charging out of Scape Ore Swamp, leaving scratches, dents, and a lifetime of questions. Was it a cryptid? A prank? A sweaty guy in a bad costume? Who knows — but Bishopville turned him into a legend, complete with T-shirts, festivals, and even plaster casts of those famous footprints. Tune in as we head deep into the swamp to uncover how one wild night turned into one of the South’s strangest love stories between a town and its lizard.

Episode 81: Case Updates & Season 3 Kickoff!We’re baaaack, just in time for the best time of the year: spooky season 👻After taking a short break to recharge and plan our biggest and best season yet, we’re easing back in with an episode full of updates, laughs, and a whole lot of gratitude. This week, we’re chatting about some of the major cases we’ve been following , including the latest developments in Crystal Rogers’ disappearance in Bardstown, Kentucky, and new movement in the Pauline Pusser investigation that’s got us both talking.It’s a little bit of crime, a little bit of catching up, and a whole lot of our usual chaos. Think of this episode like sitting down with your true crime besties and diving right back into everything weird, mysterious, and Southern gothic for spooky season.And most importantly, thank YOU. Whether you’ve been here since the beginning or you’re just finding us, we can’t say enough how much your support means. You’ve helped us grow from a little idea into Season 3 of The Stabbin Stylist Podcast, and we couldn’t do it without you. 💀🎧 Tune in now for the latest case chatter and a warm welcome back to the dark side of the South.

In this episode, we’re heading deep into the hills of Appalachia to uncover the chilling and unforgettable story of Aunt Jenny Johnson and her sons, the infamous Brooks Gang.What began as a brutal act of violence during the Civil War—when Jenny’s husband was hanged and her eldest son was murdered in front of her—sparked a decades long path of bloodshed and vengeance. Jenny swore a blood oath with her surviving sons, training them to become deadly marksmen and hunting down the men responsible. Over time, their quest for justice spiraled into years of violent feuds, leaving a trail of bodies and a legend that still lingers in the mountains today.Join us as we explore Jenny’s transformation from grieving wife and mother to a feared matriarch of vengeance. We’ll dive into the tragedies, the feuds, and the eerie legacy she left behind—right down to the macabre relic she kept as a trophy of her first kill.Tune in for a story that blends spooky thangs and true crime in one of the South’s most infamous legends.

Mysterious, massive, and deeply controversial, the Georgia Guidestones stood for over 40 years before being reduced to rubble in a shocking 2022 bombing. Who built them? What did their eerie commandments mean? And why were they so feared?In this episode, we dig into the secrets behind the Guidestones, from their cryptic inscriptions and astronomical alignments to the conspiracy theories and mystery surrounding their destruction. Were they a warning for the future… or a blueprint for control?

In the summer of 1946, Athens, Tennessee, became the site of the only successful armed rebellion in America since the Revolutionary War.Enter the villain of this story: Paul Cantrell. Backed by Tennessee’s powerful political machine, Cantrell used corruption, voter fraud, and police brutality to maintain control over McMinn County. His regime, continued by his crony Pat Mansfield, was marked by election rigging, unlawful arrests, and extortion.But when WWII veterans returned home and saw their community still under Cantrell’s corrupt grip, they refused to accept another stolen election. Banding together as The Fighting Bunch, these veterans took up arms against Cantrell’s men in what became known as The Battle of Athens. After an all-night firefight, explosions, and a dramatic surrender, democracy was restored—proving that when the system fails, the people will rise.This isn’t just a wild story—it’s history. Tune in now for the full episode!🔗 Listen now on all major podcast platforms.