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Kentucky Case Files

Marcus Roland, Emily Steele

Booking Overview

A regional investigative true-crime series focused on Kentucky cases, with external guests including historians, authors, people directly connected to cases, and legal professionals. Agencies could credibly pitch Kentucky crime historians and authors, criminal-defense or forensic experts, victim advocates, and family members with firsthand case knowledge; booking difficulty is relatively low because the show favors relevant expertise or personal connection over celebrity prominence.

Metrics

Episodes: 24

Frequency: Every two weeks

Rating: 4.5/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 55 subscribers

Instagram: 233 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

kentuckycasefiles@gmail.com

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Host

Marcus Roland - Co-host of a true-crime series investigating infamous and overlooked cases from Kentucky history.

Emily Steele - Co-host of a true-crime series investigating infamous and overlooked cases from Kentucky history.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

low
Typical Credentials:  
Direct knowledge of a featured Kentucky case, or professional expertise in history, criminal law, forensic investigation, victim advocacy, or related subjects.
Required Achievements:  
Authorship of a substantive work on a criminal case or Kentucky history, Professional experience in criminal defense or forensic investigation, Direct involvement in or advocacy related to a featured case

Recent Guest Discussions

Joe Castle - The 1881 Ashland Murders, The Investigation, Public Hysteria, Wrongful Accusation, The Trials, And Gilded Age Justice.

Joe Castle - The 1881 Ashland Murders, The Investigation, Public Hysteria, Wrongful Accusation, The Trials, And Gilded Age Justice.

Keeshia Hendrix - Joseph Smith’s Death, The Family’s Unanswered Questions, Law-enforcement Records, Victim Advocacy, And Efforts To Reopen Scrutiny Of The Case.

Recent Topics

True Crime, Kentucky History, Homicide, Criminal Justice, Forensic Science

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Kentucky Case Files
:

The Ashland Tragedy, Pt. 4: The Granite State Incident

October 06, 2026

In October 1882, Kentucky Gov. Luke Blackburn sent state troops into Eastern Kentucky to protect two condemned men awaiting retrial — one of the largest military deployments the commonwealth had ever made over a criminal case. Newspapers reported he had said the troops were there to support the dignity of the law, if the whole of Boyd County had to be killed protecting the prisoners. A later state report argued the words were wrongly attributed to him. It hardly mattered. Someone had already...

The Ashland Tragedy, Pt. 3: Vengeance

September 15, 2026

On June 1, 1882, a jury convicted George Ellis and sentenced him to life in prison rather than death. He had confessed. He had testified against the other two men. He had given the Commonwealth its case. He was dead before morning. After William Neal and Ellis Craft were sentenced, a private investigator named Alf Burnett — hired by Craft's wealthy brother — argued in newspapers across Kentucky that Ellis' confession had been coerced, and pointed the case instead at three Black railroad wor...

The Ashland Tragedy Case, Pt. 2: Justice

September 01, 2026

On Jan. 3, 1882 — the day after three men were arrested for the Ashland murders — as many as 1,500 people descended on Catlettsburg, Ky., for a preliminary hearing. That is more than the population of the town itself. The railroads ran extra trains. People came from 50 and 60 miles away. Business in the town stopped entirely. Then the court delayed for want of witnesses, and by 10 that night reporters were writing that a crowd had gathered at the public square and there were fears of trouble...

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Frequently asked questions

Here's some frequently asked questions for
Kentucky Case Files
:

How do I get in touch with Kentucky Case Files?

Kentucky Case Files is hosted by Marcus Roland and Emily Steele. Its publicly listed email is kentuckycasefiles@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Kentucky Case Files?

The publicly listed email for Kentucky Case Files: kentuckycasefiles@gmail.com.

How many listeners does Kentucky Case Files have?

Podseeker estimates Kentucky Case Files reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Kentucky Case Files?

Kentucky Case Files typically books working professionals with real expertise. Typical guest background: Direct knowledge of a featured Kentucky case, or professional expertise in history, criminal law, forensic investigation, victim advocacy, or related subjects. Common among recent guests: Authorship of a substantive work on a criminal case or Kentucky history; Professional experience in criminal defense or forensic investigation; Direct involvement in or advocacy related to a featured case. Recent guests include Joe Castle, Joe Castle, and Keeshia Hendrix.

How hard is it to get booked on Kentucky Case Files?

Low. A guest with relevant expertise and a clear angle for its audience has a realistic chance.

What topics does Kentucky Case Files cover?

Recent episodes cover True Crime, Kentucky History, Homicide, Criminal Justice, and Forensic Science. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

kentuckycasefiles@gmail.com

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