Octavia Hatcher's Tragic Death

Southern Gothic

Southern Gothic Media LLC

True Crime, Documentary, Society & Culture, History

4.6 • 836 Ratings

🗓️ 3 February 2025

⏱️ 39 minutes

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Buried beneath a solemn marble statue in Pikeville Cemetery lies Octavia Hatcher, a young mother who endured an unimaginable heartbreak before meeting a fate more horrifying than most can comprehend. Over a century later, her tragic story still haunts the town—both figuratively and, some say, literally. But what really happened to Octavia, and why does her name continue to echo through the shadows of history? Want to Listen to Southern Gothic Ad-Free? Patreon: Ad-Free Episodes, Premium Releases, Bonus Content & More Southern Gothic Premium on Spotify Southern Gothic Premium on Apple Podcasts Into History: History Without Interruption Connect with Southern Gothic Media: Website: SouthernGothicMedia.com Merch Store: https://www.southerngothicmedia.com/merch Pinterest: @SouthernGothicMedia Facebook: @SouthernGothicMedia Instagram: @SouthernGothicMedia X: @SoGoPodcast Advertise on this podcast: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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1:17.1	Southern Gothic is a podcast that explores the history behind some of the American South's darkest days, greatest mysteries, and most chilling ghost stories. Nestled in the Appalachian foothills of eastern Kentucky,
1:47.0	Pikeville is a town defined by its dramatic landscape and deep historical roots.
1:55.0	Founded in 1824, the town grew around the Levisa Fork of the Big Sandy River, which winds through steep,
2:05.0	forested hills, carving a path that has shaped this community's character for generations.
2:13.2	Rich and natural resources, this region of Appalachia became a hub for coal mining in the 20th century,
2:22.2	bringing both prosperity and hardship to its close-knit community.
2:28.1	Generations of families have called Pikeville home,
2:31.7	their lives marked by the rugged terrain, an enduring spirit of the
2:36.9	Appalachian people. But Pikeville's story is also one of transformation. In the mid-20th century,
2:46.6	the town underwent a remarkable change with the Pikeville Cutthrough Project, one of the largest
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