Something that struck the police, however, was that Melanies keys and purse were not found in her car at the site were her car was found. Has anyone ever been in the same room as the moon? - Sandra K. Lindheimer, Middlesex Law Library, Cambridge, Mass. You can send the photos to [email protected]. --------------- Though just an hour south of the major metropolitan hub of Louisville, Bardstown, Kentucky, is a world away. They ranged from the faked moon landing and flat earth theories to the one about Disney making Frozen as a distraction from the fact that Walt Disney was cryogenically frozen. Sally Denton is an investigative reporter, author, and historian who writes about the subjects others ignore--from a drug conspiracy in Kentucky to organized crime in Las Vegas; from corruption within the Mormon Church to the hidden history of Manifest Destiny; from one of America's bitterest political campaigns to the powerful forces arrayed against Franklin D. Roosevelt. The movie Cocaine Bear opens Thursday in theaters. Her older brother was a rising sports star, and all of a sudden, she's gone,". Flynn, who was from a prominent Lexington family, went missing in 1977 at the height of the so-called "bluegrass conspiracy," according to WLEX in Lexington. Remember the Round Up in Tennessee that was investigated about the time of the Simpson case where the agents showed racism. Around this time, many Lexington police officers took their uniforms to the Earley Bird Cleaners. In 2016, a Lexington, Kentucky, news report highlighted the local unveiling of a taxidermied black bear recovered by Whitt Hyler and Griffin VanMeter, co-owners of Kentucky for Kentucky, a company . said former WKYT news director Ken Kurtz. In the latest episode of Uniquely Kentucky, Denton is asked if she thinks there will ever be answers in the Flynn case. Another witness had seen Flynn later that night in Nellie Kellys, a Lexington Restaurant at the time. Police received a tip about a possible underground tank that may hold the remains of Flynn. Brown, Jr. was married to the ex wife of Robert Evans of Paramount Pictures fame---the Heidi Fleiss case--and had been the lover of Denise Brown years before---connected to drugs---tied in with the Cotton Club murder---etc. The president doesn't actually "run" things but with him he brings his background, his connections, the powers that back him and those who are using him for their own political and social agendas. Gordon. Some of the "players" of "The Bluegrass Conspiracy" are said to have lived near Cornishville, which is not far from "The Triad." These "good ole boys" will destroy without conscience, as "Kentucky has the meanest people in the world." And as documented, they can make it look natural, or accidental compliments of the CIA . http://www.lycaeum.org/drugwar/biblio.html The next year, she had Kato back again. The story of Thornton and "The Company" he served, and . After his body was found in the driveway of a Knoxville civilian, the shocking death made the front pages of newspapers all around. If I came out and publicly announced that it was satire, those taking it seriously might still believe it anyway, so what good would it do? One of my most watched YouTube videos (more than 16 views) first appeared here and suggested that Bill Monroe actually died in 1982 and that a mysterious Committee of Five People makes all major decisions about bluegrass music, including awards nominees and winners. From being caught, Ross thought that the Lexington Police Department had cut Thornton a deal. Windstorm knocked it down. Flynn's younger brother, Brad, searched this same area seven and a half years ago and let LEX 18 speak to him. Cornishville, KY is said to be the drug capitol of the world.. Among the major players were Governor John Y. Wow, I haven't had this much fun reading since Bill Bryson's 'A Walk in the Woods'. "John Bizzack one of the highest ranking officers in the [police] department," reports the document below, at the time of the Bluegrass murders in Kentucky, was instrumental in COVERING THEM UP. I cant say his name because then my life would be in even more danger than it is right now (Im writing this from an undisclosed location, not far from Cape Canaveral). The gap between the social classes is a direct result of the horse industry Kentucky is most known for. I have often wondered if the Heidi Fleiss business where LAPD cops provided security wasn't one of the operations that we had here in the Bluegrass Conspiracy. local cops work much more closely together (CIA, DEA, Fish and Wildlife {in recent years} BATF and more) than the normal citizen would even dream that they do. Documents the links between Lexington Kentucky police, politicians, patricians and major drug trafficking. Thornton was found in Knoxville, Tennessee. For his part, Canan, a former Lexington Police department narcotics officer, was trafficking in drugs, and in 1993 would be charged with possession and intent to distribute cocaine and obstruction of justice for his threats to kill witnesses against him. Cana was never charged with any connection to Melanies disappearance, but he was arrested on federal drug charges in 1993. He later transferred to Sewanee Military Academy, [1] graduating in 1962. One of the chief people to help cover it up is now the Police Chief. Her nickname is Dee Dee (Melanie Dee Flynn, Kentucky, 1977). 0PDF/clemency%2520application.pdf+john+ Remember former state house member and "Bluegrass Conspiracy" actor Henry Vance? "We are out here for a reason. "I mean Melanie is hardly the only victim in this situation.". 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Also being questioned about her disappearance, Canan doesnt think that the uncover work Melanie had been participating in had no connection to her disappearance. She met Preston West Madden (born July 24, 1934 . After being released his new residence was not known. They ranged from the faked moon landing and flat earth theories to the one about Disney making Frozen as a distraction from the fact that Walt Disney was cryogenically frozen. John Y. Legal Statement. Live updates: Historical windstorm blows in. It is time to leave Americaif you are into digging into conspiracies becauseuhthe police state is gonna be gulaging guys likeus. Blonde to light brown hair, brown eyes. The city of Lexington, Kentucky, has made major changes since the 1970's and 1980's. During this time period many corruptions were going on within the major families and the major businesses that shouldn't have been involved with the scandal but more or less have been trying to stop the scandal. For more information, please see our In a world of Vegas odds, it would have been impossible to predict that Henry Vance and Bill Canan would shuffle off the mortal coil just days apart. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. ---------- and last updated 3:26 PM, Jul 08, 2019. I pulled together many seemingly disparate Kentucky characters and exposed their good-ole-boy network of criminality. Stories, Truths and Anonymous Tips surrounding The Company and Melanie Flynn. By rejecting non-essential cookies, Reddit may still use certain cookies to ensure the proper functionality of our platform. Sally Denton is the author of The Bluegrass Conspiracy and numerous other books. http://www.smartfellowspress.com/_random1/0000000f.htm. Many LOCAL law enforcement personel were at that picnic/campout that weekend. As for the cocaine bear . Bill Clinton and then went on to run drugs out of Mena, Arkansas by bringing back drugs on the empty planes that came back from South America. "Despite all of our best efforts, we never could come up with any conclusions," Kurtz said. Bizzack+and+cover-up&hl=en&gl=us&ct= "Carole Bizzack, 64, of Lexington, Ky., wife of an Eastern Kentucky University Regent.". Dont kid yourself pal, after this election is stolenITS ALL OVER PAL. The movie "Cocaine Bear" is now in theaters. Some went to jail then and some since. What many don't know is that many of the local law enforecement (due to huge amts. Margaret "Maggie" Murdaugh, 52, and Paul . Sally Denton is an investigative reporter, author, and historian who writes about the subjects others ignore--from a drug conspiracy in Kentucky to organized crime in Las Vegas; from corruption within the Mormon Church to the hidden history of Manifest Destiny; from one of America's bitterest political campaigns to the powerful forces arrayed against Franklin D. Roosevelt. Some took this seriously, others saw it as satire. November 28, 2007. As in all illegal endeavors, powerful people, politicians, banks and outlets are needed to protect the profits, hide them, and courts and cops needed to protect the profiteers. ----------------- Kurtz said he was surprised to hear about the movie Cocaine Bear, but he does plan to see it when he gets the chance. But they decided not to let him have the recognition hedeserved,and to make sure that his music, bluegrass music, would nevereverachieve mass appeal. ured prominently in the so-called Bluegrass Conspiracy in the early 1980s. The origin story of how Kentucky for Kentucky obtained the "Cocaine Bear" including the involvement of . Bear in mind that this was written before the IBMA had named a replacement for former executive director Dan Hays (Im well aware that Nancy Cardwell is not a puppet, or even a marionette!). While in the hospital, Melanie lost her sense of smell and taste. 3) You can find my blog at Beans banality. Another police officer customer of the Earley Bird Cleaners was Larry Walsh. Coroner releases name of woman who died after wind blew tree onto vehicle in Lexington, Skill game ban works against Kentuckys small businesses | Opinion, Trans health care bill is dangerous and misguided, KY doctors warn | Opinion, Trust a farmer to build a medical marijuana program that benefits patients and farmers | Opinion, She founded adult education with Moonlight Schools. Yet today we hardly know her name. The main director of the Bluegrass Conspiracy, Andrew Thornton III, was the only one who truly suffered any consequences. At one time, actor Warren Beatty was on the board of directors of the resort. Use it wisely.). All rights reserved. Thornton died on September 11, 1985 and on that day . And somebody said, Have you heard that Drew Thornton parachuted into Knoxville and has been killed? Wow!, Kurtz worked as news director at WKYT from 1975 to 1992, and hired Sally Denton as the stations first investigative reporter. Lying at rest in the same Lexington funeral home, the two are now forever linked in death as in life. Her husband's work while a police official entailed obstruction of justice: http://66.102.7.104/search?q=cache:10iTC4SUp I believe everything Ive ever read about Agenda 21, Area 51, and Studio 54. But, I would much rather lose a few bucks than walk around ignorant of the forces of evil that are cleverly manipulating us every day. I rest my case. Kentuckians may know the history of "Cocaine Bear," a 175-pound black bear . Chief among them were Vance and Canan. Brad Roberts? In many cases, his "backers" are way more powerful than he is. When Kentucky Blueblood Drew Thornton parachuted to his death in September 1985carrying thousands in cash and 150 pounds of cocainethe gruesome end of his startling life blew open a scandal that reached to the most secret circles of the U.S. government. Many years have passed since the show first aired in 2004. It is perhaps the largest unanswered question stemming from the Bluegrass Conspiracy - a fact now punctuated by the .