Tag: kentucky
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THE KENTUCKY GIANT
Martin Van Buren Bates, was a giant amongst men. Literally. Hailing from Letcher County, Kentucky he was born average size but when he reached the age of six a growth spurt ensued and by the time he was thirteen, he was 6’ tall and weighed over 200 pounds. As he neared adulthood he would reach…
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BUFFALO TRACE DISTILLERY: SPIRITS IN THE SPIRITS
Local lore has it that there is more than one kind of spirit residing at Buffalo Trace Distillery. The grounds are said to be a hotbed of paranormal activity and was even featured on Ghost Hunters. The most notable apparition at Buffalo Trace Distillery is that of it’s founder Colonel Blanton who died in his mansion on…
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MURDER AT LAKE LUZERNE
Rural Muhlenberg County, January 25, 1997- a picturesque area with a population of just over 30,000 in Western Kentucky, a community in the purest sense of the word. Back in the late 90’s it wasn’t uncommon for folks to keep their doors unlocked and feel at peace. Because in the town of Greenville, the charming…