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Standoff in Jefferson County: The Haunting Case of W. B. Johnson

Stories of Appalachia
Stories of Appalachia
Episode • Apr 5 • 16m
In this episode of Stories of Appalachia, we tell the story of a shocking event in January 1927 in Jefferson County, Tennessee.

That was when a prominent county businessman named W.B. Johnson turned from respected community member to notorious outlaw. This tale unfolds with a fateful meeting involving Johnson, two women, and a tragic dispute that escalated into a deadly confrontation.

This is a story of tragedy, madness, and the dark side of the Appalachia. 

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