Episode 101 Sleepwalking Killer of Covington Kentucky

<p>In August 1943, 15 year old Joan Kiger was accused of murdering her father and younger brother. Her attorney claimed the sleepwalking defense - that Joan shot her family members while having a nightmare. 78 years later there are still questions about what happened inside the Kiger’s home in the summer of 1943</p> <p> </p> <p>Want more Southern Mysteries? </p> <p>Patrons get monthly bonus content called Southern Mysteries Shorts! Join today at <a href='https://www.patreon.com/southernmysteries'>patreon.com/southernmysteries</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Connect</p> <p>Website: <a href='https://southernmysteries.com/'>southernmysteries.com </a>Facebook: <a href='https://www.facebook.com/SouthernMysteriesPodcast'>Southern Mysteries Podcast </a>Twitter: @<a href='https://twitter.com/southernpod_'>southernpod_ </a>Instagram: @<a href='https://www.instagram.com/explorethesouth/'>explorethesouth </a>Email: <a href='mailto:southernmysteriespodcast@gmail.com'>southernmysteriespodcast@gmail.com</a> </p> <p> Episode Resources <a href='https://www.newspapers.com/image/547986343/?terms=carl%20kiger&match=1'>Mother Loyal to Girl Held in Double Killing</a>. The Rock Island Argus. August 19, 1943</p> <p><a href='https://www.newspapers.com/image/103755628/?terms=carl%20kiger&match=1'>Kiger Hearing Scheduled for Tuesday, Girl Calm as Murder Warrant is Filed</a>. Cincinnati Enquirer. August 19, 1943</p> <p><a href='https://www.newspapers.com/image/660826833/?terms=carl%20kiger&match=1'>Startling New Angle Claimed in Double Slaying in Covington</a>. The Park City Daily News. August 22, 1943</p> <p><a href='https://www.newspapers.com/image/681495124/?terms=carl%20kiger&match=1'>Murder Warrant Issued for Mrs. Carl Kiger</a>. The Lexington Herald. December 7, 1943</p> <p><a href='https://www.newspapers.com/image/107280661'>Joan Virtually Admitted Slaying, State Declares.</a> The Louisville Courier-Journal. December 18, 1943</p> <p><a href='https://www.newspapers.com/image/378528598/?terms=joan%20kiger&match=1'