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A Whiskey Fueled Tragedy: Willis Hatfield and the Death of Dr Edwin Thornhill
Published 1 year, 5 months ago
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Join us as we tell the tragic and lesser-known story of Willis Hatfield, the youngest son of Devil Anse Hatfield. While the Hatfield-McCoy feud had cooled down by the time Willis came of age, his life was still marked by turmoil and violence. Willis's life took a dark turn on December 31, 1911. After a heated encounter with Dr. Edwin O. Thornhill in a local drugstore in Mullens, West Virginia, Willis's actions led to a shocking and brutal killing that reverberated through the community and beyond.
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Listen to the Stories podcast on Spreaker, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or your favorite podcast app. We’re also on YouTube @StoriesOfAppalachia; be sure to like, comment and subscribe.
You can help support our storytelling journey and access exclusive content by becoming a patron here:
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