Tales From the Underworld — Authentic True Crime

Tales From the Underworld — Authentic True Crime

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The Hatfield and Mccoy's Violent and Bitter Vendetta Forever Changed the Destinies of Both Families
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The Hatfield and Mccoy's Violent and Bitter Vendetta Forever Changed the Destinies of Both Families

In the years after the American Civil War, the hills along the Big Sandy River ran red with the blood of two warring families in a feud that would scar both families before reaching a deadly climax

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Depiction of the McCoys.

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In a small, tight-knit community nestled along the Tug Fork of the Big Sandy River in West Virginia and Kentucky back in the 1800s, there existed rolling hills, rustic homes, and families working hard to make a living. In the midst of this striking setting, there brewed a feud that would etch its name into American folklore the infamous Hatfield–McCoy Feud.

As we dive into this tale, keep in mind that these were ordinary folks, shaped by the times and circumstances. They weren't looking for trouble, but trouble seemed to find them nonetheless. The Hatfields with their political connections and relative affluence, stood in contrast to the McCoys who found themselves caught up in the struggles of the era.

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