- 141
- Episodes
- 46
- Transcribed
- 1,464
- Ratings
- Daily
- Cadence
- 2020
- First episode
- 6K
- YouTube views
About Southern Mysteries Podcast
Unearthing the forgotten, the mysterious, and the legendary—one Southern story at a time. Hosted by Shannon Ballard, Southern Mysteries explores the rich and often untold history of the American South through a captivating mix of folklore, legends, unexplained mysteries, and true crime. Each episode uncovers a compelling tale from a Southern state, blending history with intrigue to reveal the fascinating stories that time left behind. While some episodes delve into chilling crimes, others spotlight legendary figures, ghostly lore, or baffling events.Sometimes the mystery is: why haven’t you heard the story?
- Publisher
- Shannon Ballard
- Category
- history · society & culture · true crime
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 7 Sept 2020
- Latest episode
- 21 Sept 2026
Latest episodes
46 of 141 episodes have a transcript.
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Episode 196 The Durham Family Murders
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Episode 195 The Murder of William Lewis Moore
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Episode 196 The Durham Family Murders
Published 21 Sept 2026 · Transcript excerpt
[…] The opportunity brought the Durham family back to Boone. In late 1969, Bryce bought a local Buick dealership. Virginia worked with him there, keeping books. The Durhams had two children. Their daughter, Jenny, had married Justin Troy Hall. The young couple lived about four miles from her parents. Their son, Bobby Joe, was 18 and attending Appalachian State University. Bobby was in his first year of college and still living with his parents. By February 1972, the Durham family had been in Boone for a little more than two years. Thursday, February 3rd, began as a winter day in the mountains. By the evening, the weather had deteriorated. snow was accumulating and the wind was strong enough to make driving increasingly difficult. […]
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- YouTube views
- 6,438
- Score snapshot 15 Sept 2025
- Apple Podcasts (US)
- 4.8 / 5
- 1,033 ratings
- Spotify
- 4.9 / 5
- 431 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 59 / 100
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- Quality
- 32
- Social presence
- 91
- YouTube
- 74
- Engagement
- 94
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