# EPISODE 284: "The Real-Life Horror Movie": The Murder of Josylin Ballenger

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Podcast: [Carolina Crimes](https://stenobird.com/podcast/carolina-crimes-1387671)
Published: 2026-07-27T01:00:02+00:00
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## Resource

In 1990, a young, horse loving resident of Spartanburg County had a new love interest. He treated her well but had the tendency to run with a rough crowd. One night while hanging out, one of his friends took offense to Josylin and what unfolded was sheer evil.

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