EPISODE · Oct 29, 2022 · 13 MIN
The Murder That Never Happened: The Story of Condy Dabney
from Stories of Appalachia · host Steve Gilly, Rod Mullins
In 1925 a man from Coal Creek, Tennessee, named Condy Dabney came to Harlan County, Kentucky, looking for work down in the mines. He soon tired of that work and started a taxi service that shuttled folks around Harlan and other towns in the county.Things were looking bright for Mr. Dabney, until he was arrested and charged with killing a 14-year-old girl who it was said had taken a ride in his cab. He was convicted of her murder.Then, things got strange.Today we tell the story of a Harlan County murder that never happened.You can subscribe to our stories by going to Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, Audible, TuneIn, Stitcher, Goodpods, PlayerFM or on your own favorite podcast app.Thanks for listening and for sharing our podcast with your friends.
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In 1925 a man from Coal Creek, Tennessee, named Condy Dabney came to Harlan County, Kentucky, looking for work down in the mines. He soon tired of that work and started a taxi service that shuttled folks around Harlan and other towns in the county.Things were looking bright for Mr. Dabney, until he was arrested and charged with killing a 14-year-old girl who it was said had taken a ride in his cab. He was convicted of her murder.Then, things got strange.Today we tell the story of a Harlan County murder that never happened.You can subscribe to our stories by going to Apple Podcasts, Spreaker, Audible, TuneIn, Stitcher, Goodpods, PlayerFM or on your own favorite podcast app.Thanks for listening and for sharing our podcast with your friends.
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