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Feb 18, 2024 1 hr 16 min

Big Bend Killing

from Mountain Murders Hosted by Dead Air

A true mountain murder! This case inspired a local murder ballad in our county. This week we're discussing Oma Hicks Naillon Brown, a woman who grew up in an isolated area of Haywood County known as Big Bend. Oma's first husband Benjamin Naillon mysteriously disappeared without a trace. Years later, Oma's second husband and friend vanish. A Chicago detective who happened to be vacationing finally cracked the case. A double murder, clannish mountain folk, moonshine and mystery surround the Big Bend killing! Hosts Heather and Dylan Packer Intro Music by Joe Buck Yourself www.patreon.com/mountainmurderspodcast We're proud to be part of the Darkcast Network! Big Bend Killing is performed by Alice Gerrard Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

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