In this episode of Crime Capsule, host Benjamin Morris continues his conversation with Philip Andrew Gibbs, author of "Murder and Mountain Justice in the Moonshine Capital of the World." The episode explores the violent year of 1978, where numerous murders occurred in Western Franklin County. Gibbs, who was 21 at the time, shares his personal connection to the events and how it inspired him to write a book about the murders, feuding, and vigilanteism in the area. After years of pursuing an academic career, Gibbs returned to his book project and shares the journey of researching and writing about these crimes. Tune in to learn more about the dark history of this region and the impact it had on the author.
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