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Feb 2019 Q&A

It’s that time again – Mitchum answers fan questions, sings, and tells us some shocking things we didn’t know about Bo Salmon’s sister!

“She came to the house one night. But then when I learned who she was…. Oh she knew who I was.” Mitchum

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Episode: Killers

Husbands, wives, lovers, all with one thing in common – murder. Mitchum talks about the dangers of Rome, Georgia in the 60’s and some of the tragic deaths that occurred at the hands of loved ones.

“I was never going to let him get me in another situation with him again where he could pull a knife on me and put it at my throat like that. Never.” Mitchum

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Episode: Judge, Jury, & Executioner

Judge Robert Lee Scoggin. Everyone in Georgia feared him in the 50’s and 60’s, and Mitchum was no exception. This week, we delve into the dark underbelly of Rome, Georgia, as Mitchum talks about just how deep the corruption went, and the men who died because of it.

“The first place we go is to Bob Scoggin’s house. Judge Scoggin. He came out to the vehicle and Dink gave him a .30-06 Remington gun.” Mitchum on Judge Scoggin

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Episode: Flick

Mitchum’s double cousin Flick is the topic of this week’s episode. Mitchum recalls stories about Flick from his childhood, and well into his adult life, including a story he’s never told because… it’s too embarrassing!

“At some point him and Estelle, well before they did split up, I’d stay with them. God ol’ mighty, now Flick was laid back, but Estelle, she could whip a good sided man before breakfast. And her and Flick would have some God awful arguments, fights and stuff. ” Mitchum on his cousin Flick and his wife Estelle

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Episode: Car Chases & Beer Joints

Running from the cops on the backroads of Georgia, moonshine in the trunk. This week, Mitchum takes us back to some good ole’ moonshine stories, hiding in cemeteries, losing his bar in a dice game, and getting into a fight he couldn’t win.

“I can’t remember exactly what he said but I had to say something. I couldn’t just take it in front of these two girls. So okay, he pulls over. He accepts my invitation to get out of the car. Big mistake.” Mitchum on his run-in with a tall man

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Episode: Gene

Mitchum tells the story of his older brother Gene, who he both fought and loved equally. Hear about the time he put Gene on a bus when he was drunk, and the car that only went in reverse!

“Back in the early 70s he ended up at my house in Atlanta. Grace and I were split. And I was working at the liquor store and I had a bar at my home. Well I knew he was coming so I hid everything. I thought I had it hid real good, had it locked up. I should have known better.” Mitchum on his brother Gene

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Episode: Pop

Mitchum’s Pop – his entire story in this week’s episode. Learn about his upbringing, his job at the cotton mill, his relationship with Mitchum, and his unwavering belief in Mitchum’s innocence.

Did you check out the audio of Mitchum’s segment on Inside Edition back in 1995? It’s posted on the Mitchum Patreon page so roll on over there and check it out and consider becoming a patron to get access to this and other audio and video treats!

“They would cook. Pop could make the best fried apple pies. He could make them from scratch and because he was a baker, he would fix the dough the apple pies went in. Man, I remember those being real good. He could bake, Mama would fry.” Mitchum on his Pop

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