New Validation, New Evidence, and a Case Moving Forward: A Break in the Carla Atkins and Vickie Stout Case

This episode shares a meaningful update in the case involving Carla Atkins and Vickie Stout, two half-sisters who disappeared in Tennessee in 1980 and were later found murdered near Land Between the Lakes. Since the original episode aired, new information has come to light through follow up research and conversations that helped validate key details previously discussed. That validation reached investigators, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation, marking an important shift in how the case is being viewed. In this update, the focus is not on speculation, but on what has been confirmed, what aligns with existing timelines, and why this moment feels different from past developments that ultimately led nowhere. The episode revisits critical elements of the case, including the disappearance, witness reports, and lingering questions that have remained unanswered for more than forty years. There is also reflection on the responsibility of revisiting active cases, the importance of protecting families, and why certain details remain intentionally undisclosed while the investigation continues. While no conclusions are drawn, the episode carries a cautious sense of momentum and the possibility that long overdue answers may finally be within reach. This update is for listeners who have followed the case closely and for anyone interested in how cold cases can slowly move forward when persistence, validation, and the right attention converge. If you have any information on the murders of Carla Atkins and Vickie Stout, please contact the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation's (TBI) at 1-800-TBI-FIND. You can hear more from Amelia by following her podcast, Murder At Land Between the Lakes. And remember, if you want to connect with Jonathan and possibly be a part of the podcast, follow @jonathanmarkmedium on Instagram and send him a DM, or drop us an email via [e-mail]. This is a Redd Rock Music Podcast IG: @reddrockmusic www.reddrockmusic.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices