5 things about Popcorn Sutton Story

EAST TENNESSEE 5 things you didn't know about Popcorn Sutton & his moonshine photo by Sucker Punch Pictures

Everyone in Tennessee is familiar with the legend of Popcorn Sutton ... Everyone in Tennessee is familiar with the legend of Popcorn Sutton ... photo by Sucker Punch Pictures

But do YOU know him? Here are 5 things you may not have known: But do YOU know him? Here are 5 things you may not have known:

#1 Marvin "Popcorn" Sutton got his nickname after he attacked a faulty vending machine Marvin "Popcorn" Sutton got his nickname after he attacked a faulty vending machine His nickname His nickname photo by Sucker Punch Pictures

#2 Sutton faced a number of criminal complaints and convictions Sutton faced a number of criminal complaints and convictions He had many bouts with the law He had many bouts with the law photo by Sucker Punch Pictures

#3 If his prison sentence seemed light, it was due in part because of his age and failing health If his prison sentence seemed light, it was due in part because of his age and failing health Sutton was in poor health upon his final sentencing Sutton was in poor health upon his final sentencing photo by Sucker Punch Pictures

Sutton was exhumed and reburied, some believe because of vandalism or a family dispute Sutton was exhumed and reburied, some believe because of vandalism or a family dispute He was buried twice He was buried twice #4 photo by Sucker Punch Pictures

Sutton was married two years prior to his death. He also had a daughter Sutton was married two years prior to his death. He also had a daughter He had a wife and daughter He had a wife and daughter #5

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