Appalachias Deadliest Couple

Appalachias Deadliest Couple: The True Story of Mary Magdalene Pitts #Marymagdalenepitts #appalachianhistory #appalachia #appalachian #whodidit #appalachiasdeadliest

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[dawnbehatin]

I was raised in Greenup County . This story is well remembered and the poor girls memorial stone is visited often, still to this day.

[NanaLibby]

Even though it’s horrible and so sad, stories like this need to be told if just to remind us all to keep watch over the children. RIP, Mary.

[juliehill]

I know I'm not alone in crying for this poor little baby, and I can't help but feel like everyone should shed tears for her. To think of a baby being put naked in a box and left in the cold and dark. It was like he was burying her alive. The fear and pain she suffered. Yes, we all should weep for her suffering. Rest easy little one.

[goldsmithy]

I'm glad the old doc brought attention to the authorities. A very sad ending to Mary's life. Thank you for this story.

[frostyfrances]

That's one reason among several that I never went into law enforcement. I was afraid that if I ever found a severe child abuse victim, I might save the state the cost of a trial.

[jujumulligan]

A very well done story. The narrator's voice is perfect for telling this horrific tale. Human darkness is always so shocking, especially involving innocent children.

[nonnieprice]

My heart was broken when I heard this story. Sadly, cruel and disgusting people still walk the earth today .
I want to thank you, for keeping the memory of such a precious little girl alive. Through your story, she represents the victims of the many child abuse cases today .
I found comfort in knowing that little Mary finally is at peace in the arms of God, and for the first time knows the meaning of LOVE .

[bgmaple]

That poor baby girl. Never knowing a happy day in her short life. RIP Mary Magdelen.

[KathysTube]

There's no lower scum than anyone who hurts a child, especially the constant torture is truly evil! The laws are useless if they aren't enforced...
Thanks for the intense storytelling JD 😎👍

[edwardh]

What a sad story. Seems like the law should have let the linch mob have their way with these two evil people.

[nonieclark]

Wow! Truly a tear jerker and the sad part is that monsters like that are still roaming to this day....RIP MARY

[KnowHim-LoveHim]

I am from Greenup County. This horrific story really happened. We know the story well in Greenup county. This little one suffered so much and no one to help her. The things they did to her would make you sick to hear. The day of her funeral they said people came from all over to attend, thousands. It is sad. People still visit her grave and leave her tokens of their love for this little girl. No child should ever have to go through what she did, but sadly they do every day.

[melissavancleave]

Thank you JD for telling even the hard hard stories. God bless that child.

[melissaarellano]

The original Mary Magdalene of the Bible was the first person to see the Lord after His resurrection and I take comfort in knowing that Jesus was the first one little Mary saw after she lost her life, she's finally in loving arms. May you rest in eternal peace, Mary. I'm so sorry that you weren't loved and appreciated the way you should've been in this life. 🌹🕊

[christinemistretta]

May Mary Magdalenes soul rest in peace. Such a powerful story

[lyndareed]

This is so sad and sickening as well when the judge said a dog would have bitten you and ran away but poor little Mary couldn’t that told the truth of the whole matter ! So cruelty to the helpless is the worse and it was even his own !!!

[TheAnomaly]

These stories are haunting. What haunts me more are the stories you never hear about.

[marilynamy]

I've heard this story before but you do it so much better. Thank you. RIP little Mary.

[arvettadelashmit]

I lived in Greenup County, Kentucky, for a shot while in the early 1980's. This is the first time I have learned of this story. I wonder if that poor child had any good days. We know it happens; but, I can't understand how anyone could treat anyone the way this poor little girl was treated. If Old Doc had not gone out of his way to report this, they would have gotten away with murder.