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EPISODE · Nov 22, 2025 · 14 MIN

Greed, Gold and Deception in Cocke County TN: The 1909 Murder of A. J. Slagle

from Stories of Appalachia · host Steve Gilly, Rod Mullins

In 1909, a Johnson City businessman named A.J. Slagle was lured by promises of buried Spanish gold hidden in a Cocke County house. What began as a desperate bid to recover from business losses ended in a murder, the body tossed into the French Broad River.Join Steve and Rod as they tell a true story of greed, deception, and a treasure that never existed, a case that shocked East Tennessee and became another one of the Stories of Appalachia.Don't forget to subscribe so you don't miss any of our Stories of Appalachia.  You'll find us wherever you get your favorite podcasts!Thanks for listening.

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