In this episode of Unexplained Arkansas, Lisa and Amber discuss the Cobbites. In 1876, Reverend Cobb strolled into White County Arkansas and began "preaching". He led his followers into the most abhorrent behavior which including assaults of all kinds and eventually a heinous murder.
Disclaimer---Unexplained America the Podcast began in December of 2023 as Unexplained Arkansas with hosts and creators Lisa and Amber--there are 60 episodes in this manner. As of episode 60 (The Swanson Motel Case) the host, producer, owner is just Lisa. By episode, 86 (The Murder of Billy Joe Holder Part 1), the podcast name change to Unexplained America was complete. Please enjoy the progression of growth, changes, sound issues and fixes along the way. And continue to stick with me, Lisa, as I continue to bring content and grow.Listen to the whole episode for all the details.
Thank you goes out to Jessica Clausen with the White County Historical Society for the Interview and information on the Cobbites.
References below:
https://encyclopediaofarkansas.net/entries/cobbites-5504/
https://www.arkansasonline.com/news/2007/oct/21/ghost-stories-white-county-cobbite-countr-20071021/
https://www.argenweb.net/white/history/cobbites.htm
https://www.argenweb.net/white/wchs/JonesCult_files/JonesCult.htm
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