Billy Dean Anderson: Appalachia's Most Wanted Outlaw
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Billy Dean Anderson was born in Fentress County, Tennessee, and, by all accounts, lived a normal law-abiding life as he grew up, even becoming a volunteer preacher in his church. Then it all went horribly wrong. He and some other men held up a theater in Jamestown, beginning a life of crime in two states. He eventually made the FBI most wanted list. This is his story. Be sure to subscribe to the Stories podcast for more Stories of Appalachia...we're on Spreaker, Spotify, Apple Podcasts or wherever you get your podcasts. Thanks for listening and for sharing our stories with your friends. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/stories-of-appalachia--5553692/support.
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