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EPISODE · Mar 15, 2025 · 10 MIN

The Strange Disappearance of Polly Feltner

from Stories of Appalachia · host Steve Gilly, Rod Mullins

In this episode, we tell the strange tale of Polly Feltner, a young woman from Hyden, Kentucky, who vanished in 1897 under mysterious circumstances.  What began as a search for a missing person quickly escalated into charges of murder, a frenzy of suspicion and mob justice, targeting an innocent man. As tensions rose and a near-lynching unfolded, the story took a dramatic twist that no one could have anticipated.  Join us as we tell Polly's unique Appalachian story.  Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast app to catch all our stories.  You can also support our storytelling journey and access exclusive content by becoming a patron here: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-appalachia--5553692/supportThanks for listening!

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