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Oliver Vermillion and Virginia’s Ordeal of Blood
In the 1820s, Oliver Vermillion was a wealthy livestock baron living in the Thompson’s Ford…
Category Crime & Tragedy
Reuben Herndon: Murder and Virginia’s Ordeal of Blood
Reuben Herndon became one of the most infamous figures associated with Virginia’s “Ordeal of Blood.”…
John Hatfield: Train Robber and Hatfield-McCoy Outlaw
The Hatfield-McCoy feud is one of the best-known episodes in Appalachian history, so famous that…
Scott County’s Only Double Execution: Powers and Gibson
On February 6, 1885, thousands gathered in Estillville, Virginia, now known as Gate City, for…
Code Duello: Duels and Deadly Affairs in Virginia
The term “Code Duello” refers to the formalized rules that once governed dueling, a practice…
The Controversial Execution of Noah Fulton
The execution of Noah Fulton remains one of the more controversial and mysterious cases of…
The Poisoned Wedding Feast in Scott County, Virginia
In May 1855, Emory and Henry College in Virginia hosted a grand wedding ceremony. The…
The Poisoned Wedding Feast of Scott County
In May 1855, Emory and Henry College in Virginia hosted a grand wedding ceremony. The…
George Robinette and His Collection of Curiosities
Around the turn of the 20th century, George W. Robinette became a notable figure in…
The Murder of Dr. Isaac “Cam” Anderson of Gate City
Dr. Isaac “Cam” Anderson married Gate City beauty Mary Nelms in October 1901. The brother…