Appalachian True Crime Quiz

I’ve been working on a quiz for a while now. The struggle is where you start and where you stop, both timewise and geographically. This one starts in 1836 and goes to 2009, and at least nine states are involved. The topics covered include embezzlement (fancy theft), murder, prison breaks, executions, bank robbery, hijacking, and politically motivated murder.

Give it a whirl, and post your score in the comments. I dare ya. Also, feel free to nominate crimes, criminals, and categories for future quizzes.

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Name this depression-era desperado and escape artist who was immortalized in song by Doc Watson.

Which southern clan started a shootout at the Hillsville, VA, courthouse?

This former Confederate soldier, fiddle player, and ladies' man was tried and executed for the murder of Laura Foster. (Image (c) James Theiler, 2008)

Who was the first woman executed in North Carolina?

In 1922, Tennessee executed four men on the same day for murder using which method?

Jesse James robbed banks in which Appalachian states (2 correct answers)?

Rare book thefts occurred in which of these places (2 correct answers)?

Which famous Appalachian bootlegger famous for his shooting skills and prison breaks was born in Virginia, sentenced to death in Tennessee, and died in prison in Mississippi?

In which state did the first documented Appalachian Trail murder occur in?

The first US Armored car robbery happened on the outskirts of which city?

In what state did the lieutenant governor shoot and kill a newspaper editor within sight of the capitol building with a German Luger? (Luger Model 1900 by Hmaag on Wikimedia Commons)

Who was the white-collar criminal “trail name Bismarck” who hid out on the Appalachian Trail for six years?

Until next time, keep your head high, your eyes open, and kindness in your heart.

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