From an innocent man sent to the gallows in 1808 to the chilling demise of a random and ruthless killer in 2004, Blood on the Blue Ridge uncovers two centuries of true crime stories in the Blue Ridge mountains. Discover the story of Nancy Franklin , a Civil War heroine who survived multiple tragedies, including the Shelton Laurel massacre, and unravel the myth of the murdered mason. Explore the stories of moonshiners who would rather shoot it out than surrender, including the legendary Lewis Redmond , Moonshine King of the Carolinas. Learn about two manhunts filled with racial tensions and learn the brutal fates of Will Harris and Broadus Miller . Dive into astonishing true tales, including: The Biltmore Estate rare book heist unmasked during the filming of a comedic movie mystery. - A fugitive who demanded a trial three decades after his crime. - The controversial last hanging in Madison County, NC. - An interstate band of train robbers whose resourcefulness and daring rivaled the outlaws of the Old West. - An 1875 murder trial that featured a dozen defense lawyers and a judge known for his willingness to bend the law.