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The Strange South PodcastAuthor: Patrice Anderson & Marleah Blades
Patrice Anderson & Marleah Blades swap unusual, bizarre, creepy, & uniquely Southern stories, personal & historical, from three-legged ghosts to female serial killers & Appalachian UFOs. Language: en-us Genres: Society & Culture, True Crime Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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EPISODE 166: The Orchard Curse, Part 2
Episode 166
Friday, 23 August, 2024
In this episode of The Strange South, hosts Marleah, Patrice, and Courtney catch up with each other, sharing experiences from a recent Alanis Morissette concert and discussing their preferences for intimate, singer-songwriter events over big, choreographed performances. Patrice then dives into a detailed and tragic story from southern gothic history, recounting the tumultuous life of the Orchard family, marked by domestic abuse, parental kidnapping, and mental health struggles. This story details the harrowing experiences of Lucy Orchard, her battle for custody of her children, and the eventual turn of events that lead to the family's descent into seclusion and infamy. The hosts also give a shout-out to local spots they enjoyed during their travels.
