EPISODE · Aug 8, 2020 · 11 MIN
The Bunch Gang
from Stories of Appalachia · host Steve Gilly, Rod Mullins
In May, 1934, a man wanted for the robbery of a bank in Ewing, Virginia, made a daring escape from the Cocke County, Tennessee, jail. Thus started a summer of carjackings, highway robberies, moonshining and high speed chases from Knoxville to Cumberland Gap that came to a tragic end on August 22. Today we tell the story of Clarence Bunch, another part of the history of Appalachia. You can subscribe to the Stories podcast at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn, IHeart Radio, and on our YouTube channel. Thanks for listening!
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In May, 1934, a man wanted for the robbery of a bank in Ewing, Virginia, made a daring escape from the Cocke County, Tennessee, jail. Thus started a summer of carjackings, highway robberies, moonshining and high speed chases from Knoxville to Cumberland Gap that came to a tragic end on August 22. Today we tell the story of Clarence Bunch, another part of the history of Appalachia. You can subscribe to the Stories podcast at Apple Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, TuneIn, IHeart Radio, and on our YouTube channel. Thanks for listening!
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