Five Four Two And The Blue

Episode- 4- Five dead in ten Minutes, Asheville NC 1906  A discussion about the Asheville North Carolina  of 1906.  The 5 homicides that occurred in a 10 minute span rampage, the investigation and man hunt reported as far away as New York City .    The murder Will Harris is quoted as saying before shot by an avenging public.   "I come from hell,…. from Charlotte, …...from state prison ...and from the chain gang," "And I'm surely going back to hell, ….sooner rather than later."   Will Harris arrived in Asheville by train on Nov. 12, 1906. His reputation preceding him.  In his late 20’s  he had a known criminal record  that cast a long shadow of theft, robbery, assault and prison escapes.   In a 10 minute spree Harris killed 5 men including two police officers. Resulting Harris being deemed an Out Law and started a man hunt for the killer with the community looking to shoot on sight.   Back ground theme "Mystery Sax" by Kevin MacLeod…. incompet

Episode- 3- Montford Avenue Murder / The Trial On the morning of May 10- 1927, a maid walking to work discovered the body of a women in a ravine on Montford Avenue. This begun one of the most sensational crimes, investigations and trials in that time period.  The Investigation and trial had impact through out Buncombe County and the City of Asheville at that time. Allegations of a cover-up, involvement of the Klu Klux Klan and miss-handled evidence was the talk of the time.  A reorganization of the Asheville Police Department and the firing of 13 Officers.    --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/scott-lunsford/message

Episode 2 Asheville N.C. Montford Ave. Murder. On the morning of May 10- 1927, a maid walking to work discovered the body of a women in a ravine on Montford Avenue. This begun one of the most sensational crimes, investigations and trials in that time period. The infamous case was followed by 1000 in the media of the day. The court house from the trial of the accused, the crime scene and other locations related to the investigation were visited and tramped through by 100 of curious individuals.  Almost all Buncombe co and Asheville city officials became involved in some way. Partly because of the investigation and some of the issues involved resulted in the Asheville Police Department being reorganized.   Weeks after the investigation was started and after the grand jury issued indictments 13 men lost their jobs with the Police  department.  Also involved, in the Trial and investigation, a Confederate Civil War Veteran, a future US Senator and a world-famous folk singer and musician.&

The five four two and the Blue Podcast. .. Discussions of law enforcement history. issues and incidents in the Appalachian Mountains. Hosted by Scott Lunsford, retired police detective sergeant. Author and researcher.  Some quick local history to gain some perspective of the area.     For more information Go to SCOTTLUNSFORDAUTHOR.COM Here you will find a link to the podcast web site and information on Scott’s books and how to order them. Scott can also be reached through the message portal on the contact page. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/scott-lunsford/message

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