Category Archives: Murder

Mrs. Hargis Dies at 64

Posted on March 31, 2023 by sdbowling

Louellen Day Hargis was thrust into the spotlight at the turn of the last century because of the national attention given to the Breathitt County feuds. She died in 1929 at the age of 64. Continue reading →

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Snake Valley

Posted on March 13, 2023 by sdbowling

Snake Valley was a wild and often dangerous place. Learn more about one of its most notorious places. Continue reading →

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Murder on Old Buck

Posted on February 27, 2023 by sdbowling

Three shootings in three days on Old Buck ended with two wounded, one dead and one in prison. The tragedy of an eye for an eye was still alive. Continue reading →

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The Death of James Cockrell

Posted on January 27, 2023 by sdbowling

James Cockrell is one of the numerous men who died because of their family connections or their own actions during Breathitt’s bloodiest days. Continue reading →

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The Marcum Family

Posted on January 19, 2023 by sdbowling

The Marcums were once a large and prominent family in Breathitt County, and then the feuds started. Continue reading →

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Constable Killed, Shooter Executed

Posted on January 13, 2023 by sdbowling

Three shots rang out from the dark corner of the room. Constable Hiram Smith died instantly.

A year and 12 days later, his shooter was executed by the state for the murder. Continue reading →

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Deputy Clemons Emptied Gun Before Dying

Posted on January 3, 2023 by sdbowling

George W. Clemons and several men went to serve an arrest warrant in 1929. Two men were killed and one wounded in the gun battle that followed. A dying Deputy Clemons emptied his gun before he died. Continue reading →

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New Year’s Eve Dance Turns Deadly

Posted on December 31, 2022 by sdbowling

A 1915 New Year’s Eve celebration turned to violence and Hannibal Hurst died as the result. Continue reading →

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Tragic Young Love Leads To Murder

Posted on December 23, 2022 by sdbowling

Whick Spicer and his wife had been married just a short time. Her lifeless body was found on Cane Creek with three shotgun wounds. Learn of this sad Breathitt County tale. Continue reading →

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Family Dispute Ended in Tragedy

Posted on September 30, 2022 by sdbowling

A family dispute led to the death of three people in 1911 on South Fork. Continue reading →

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