What was wrong with Jerry on Moonshiners?

What happened to Jerry Benson on ‘Moonshiners’? Jerry was admitted to a hospital in Asheville in December 2021, according to TV Star Bio. His girlfriend, Keira Caine, confirmed on social media that she was on her way to visit him in the hospital after he’d been admitted for high blood pressure.

Is Moonshiners a staged show?

The series dramatizes their liquor production efforts, law-evading techniques and life. There have been claims by local officials that the show is not what it portrays itself to be. Virginia authorities have stated that no illegal liquor is actually being produced by the people depicted in the show.

Why did Chico leave Moonshiners?

While the pair seem to have decided to step away from reality television to focus on their family, the couple did not give up brewing whisky. Chico partnered up with Olde Towne Distillery to produce a mixture of white whisky and bourbon creating Spirit Whisky.

Who got busted on Moonshiners?

Johnny Wayne Griffis, 48, is charged with distillation, or manufacture of prohibited liquors and beverages. He also faces a class C misdemeanor of sale, offer for sale, possession or barter of prohibited liquors and beverages, WEAR-TV reported.

What did Lance on Moonshiners passed away from?

Lance’s official cause of death is listed as congestive heart failure … according to the autopsy report TMZ obtained. It also shows cardiomyopathy — which makes it harder for the heart to pump blood — and morbid obesity (he was 580 lbs.) as contributing factors.

Who owns Sugarland Distillery?

– President, Owner and Founder Ned Vickers, Owner Kent Woods, Master Distiller Greg Eidam.