This is the beginning of a 3-part story about one square mile of the West Virginia mountains. The story winds its way through a savage war between Indians and settlers, a poor boy adopted into wealth for his ruthlessness, more than one murder trial, the infamous black hand mafia, environmental protests, and international cocaine smuggling.In Part 1, the descendants of West Virginia’s first white settlers find themselves at war with Indian tribes, eventually building a home that will become the center of a web of controversy, violence and crime.1:40 - In the beginning3:24 - Introducing Tim & Becky5:12 - Warring with Indians10:37 - The Morgan house12:27 - Walter Curnutte’s youth14:20 - Watler’s first brush with murder20:15 - The murder of Walter Curnutte27:53 - Walter’s life and controversies36:00 - Mabel’s quest beginsLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices