Mountain Murders
448 episodes - English - Latest episode: 2 days ago - ★★★★★ - 397 ratingsNot your typical Appalachian True Crime Podcast hosted by Heather & Dylan. Who knew mountains could be so deadly? Are you ready to embark on a perilous journey through the treacherous peaks of true crime? Welcome to Mountain Murders True Crime, where chilling tales of mayhem and mystery await! Join our intrepid hosts as they navigate the dark side of nature, exploring crimes that will make your hair stand on end. From mysterious disappearances to shocking homicides, our podcast will have you on the edge of your seat, clutching your hiking gear tightly. So grab your headphones, strap on your adventure boots, and get ready for a wild ride through the untamed world of Mountain Murders True Crime!
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Murder Beach
April 18, 2024 17:11 - 1 hour - 75 MBReporting the latest in crime news! Gypsy Rose updates, winning pub crawl, Myrtle Beach tragegy, OJ's Bronco and more. Hosts Heather & Dylan Packer www.patreon.com/mountainmurderspodcast Follow the Darkcast Network for great indie podcasts with a dark side! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.
Todd Kohlhepp
April 15, 2024 01:22 - 1 hour - 88.1 MBTodd Kohlhepp was a successful real estate agent in upstate South Carolina. Covering his criminal past, he lied into a career that would otherwise be unavailable to him. In 2016, a US Army Veteran named Kala Brown went missing along with her boyfriend Charlie Carver. Eventually, her phone pinged at a rural 95 acre property owned by Kohlhepp. Law enforcement was stunned to discover Kala Brown chained up inside a shipping container belonging to Kohlhepp. Her boyfriend had been murdered two mont...
The middest of weeks
April 12, 2024 05:34 - 1 hour - 56.5 MBHey y'all! This week we've got your true crime news covered with updates in the Crumbley family sentencing, Todd Chrisley's financial woes, and more. Hosts Heather and Dylan Packer www.patreon.com/mountainmurderspodcast We're proud to be part of the Darkcast Network Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.
The Mysterious Death of Elva Statler Davidson
April 10, 2024 21:22 - 1 hour - 90.7 MBTrigger warning: Suicide When a 22 year old newlywed hotel heiress is found dead under mysterious circumstances, the wealthy resort town of Pinehurst, NC is rattled. Dressed in unusual clothing with no underclothes in the dead of winter, Elva's body is positioned unnaturally. Was she murdered? Had she taken her own life? Or was this a tragic accident? Details surfaced painting an unhappy marriage of only 7 weeks with a broke playboy husband. Intro Music by Joe Buck Yourself Hosts Heather a...
April Listener Stories
April 04, 2024 04:13 - 1 hour - 66.6 MBNo April foolin! We got listener stories! Mountain Murders loves to hear from y'all. These stories do not disappoint. From a dangerous delivery driver to a sleep study clinic from hell-we're packing a punch for your earholes. Also, we talk about Diddy and how he diddles too much. Lock up your wives, lock up your anus! Diddy done diddled and fiddled. Hosts Heather and Dylan www.patreon.com/mountainmurderspodcast We're proud to partner with the Darkcast Network! The best indie pods with a dar...
The Diddler
March 29, 2024 19:32 - 52 minutes - 48.3 MBThis week's news recap including details on P. Diddy (The Diddler), Crystal Rogers case, Riley Strain's autopsy and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.
Dr. Michelle Theer Part Two
March 24, 2024 18:52 - 1 hour - 97 MBMountain Murders wraps up Dr. Michelle Theer Part Two which digs into the investigation, arrest and trials of John Diamond and Michelle Theer. A salacious case fueled by sex, lies and betrayal- you don't want to miss this North Carolina murder. Intro Music by Joe Buck Yourself Hosts Heather and Dylan Packer www.patreon.com/mountainmurderspodcast We're proud to be part of the Darkcast Network! Resources for today's episode include The Officer's Wife by Michael Fleeman, news articles and c...
Hot Cross Buns
March 22, 2024 18:29 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MBThis week in the world of true crime we discuss a yoga criminal who stole some hot cross buns, updates in the Carlee Russell case, Riley Stain's unfortunate demise in Nashville among other news worthy headlines. Hosts Heather and Dylan Packer www.patreon.com/mountainmurderspodcast We're proud to be part of the Darkcast Network! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.
Dr. Michelle Theer Part One
March 19, 2024 19:00 - 2 hours - 112 MBThis week Mountain Murders dives into the story of Dr. Michelle Theer. It is a story of deceit, betrayal, and murder. Air Force Captain Marty Theer is gunned down in a Fayetteville parking lot, investigators uncover a complex web of secrets and lies. As the truth unfolds, the city of Fayetteville will be shocked to learn the truth of Marty's murder. Join us for part one of Dr. Michelle Theer. Intro Music By Joe Buck Yourself Hosts Heather and Dylan Packer www.patreon.com/mountainmurderspodc...
High Rats
March 15, 2024 16:08 - 1 hour - 60.8 MBJoin us for this week's recrap of true crime news! New Orleans has a problem with rats getting stoned, Boston's crime lab has funding issues, a suspected serial killer's wife can't accept his alleged involvement, and Dylan can't sit still. Hosts Heather and Dylan email [email protected] Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.
Joanne Little
March 12, 2024 03:01 - 1 hour - 83.3 MBJoan Little was an African American woman who was charged with first degree murder after she stabbed a prison guard who was sexually assaulting her. Joan's case exposed problems with the Jim Crow south's legal system along with a pattern of racially discriminatory practices. Her case attracted feminist activists and Black Panthers. Join us as we discuss Joan's case on Mountain Murders. Intro Music by Joe Buck Yourself Hosts Heather and Dylan Packer www.patreon.com/mountainmurderspodcast We...
Dylan "Fitness Influencer"
March 07, 2024 21:42 - 55 minutes - 50.8 MBAre you ready for this week in true crime? Don't hurt yourself as Dylan flexes into the microphone. Hear about his gym adventures. We also discuss body parts, NYC subway security measures, cold case solved in VA and more. Hosts Heather and Dylan Packer www.patreon.com/mountainmurderspodcast Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.
"Rattlesnake Daddy" Sprout Young
March 04, 2024 18:34 - 1 hour - 68.7 MBLeroy Willis "Sprout" Young was a career criminal who loved hillbilly songs. His favorite was "Rattlesnake Daddy" which he often sang around bars and roadhouses in Knoxville, Tennessee-even claiming he'd written the song. Sprout was also a ladies man. When 17 year old Joanna Huffstetler met up with Sprout at a dance hall in town, she let the Rattlesnake Daddy give her a ride home. However, Joanna's body is discovered in a debris pile in an area known as Stinky Point. It doesn't take long for...
Naked Ninja Streetfighters
February 29, 2024 01:38 - 1 hour - 57.6 MBThis week in true crime is bananas! From naked streetfighters on the Venice Boardwalk to a serial killer's failed execution, Mountain Murders has all the news that's fit to discuss (and mock). Hosts Heather and Dylan Packer www.patreon.com/mountainmurderspodcast Proud to be part of the Darkcast Network! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.
Sallie Saxon
February 26, 2024 05:58 - 1 hour - 79.6 MBThis week Mountain Murders takes you into the world of Charlotte's high society 'Southpark Madame' who catered to powerful clients including doctors, lawyers and businessmen. Sallie Saxon had a charmed childhood filled with ballet lessons and etiquette classes. How did the former model turn to sex work? And how did she become one of the Queen City's most notorious women? Don't miss this scandalous episode! Hosts Heather and Dylan Packer Intro Music by Joe Buck Yourself www.patreon.com/mount...
Big Bend Killing
February 18, 2024 22:19 - 1 hour - 69.7 MBA true mountain murder! This case inspired a local murder ballad in our county. This week we're discussing Oma Hicks Naillon Brown, a woman who grew up in an isolated area of Haywood County known as Big Bend. Oma's first husband Benjamin Naillon mysteriously disappeared without a trace. Years later, Oma's second husband and friend vanish. A Chicago detective who happened to be vacationing finally cracked the case. A double murder, clannish mountain folk, moonshine and mystery surround the Big...
The Senseless Murder of Bob Sheldon
February 11, 2024 22:18 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBBob Sheldon was murdered in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. Sheldon owned The Internationalist Bookstore and was known as a political activist. Was Bob targeted for his radical beliefs, or was he the victim of an armed robbery? Hosts Heather and Dylan Packer Intro Music by Joe Buck Yourself www.patreon.com/mountainmurderspodcast Proud to be part of the Darkcast Network! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.
Happy Endings
February 07, 2024 23:54 - 1 hour - 60.3 MBMassage Brothels, Bible Study, Jennifer Crumbley's sentencing, shitty Valentines and more. Subscribe www.patreon.com/mountainmurderspodcast Proud to be part of the Darkcast Network! Check out the best indie pods on Darkcast! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.
Billy Mansfield Jr
February 05, 2024 03:14 - 1 hour - 82.3 MBThis week Mountain Murders will be discussing Billy Mansfield Jr, a serial killer and rapist, who murdered at least five women and girls in the late 1970s and early 1980s. When he arrested for the murder of a California woman named Rene Saling, a tip lead investigators in Florida to unearth more bodies buried on his family's 5 acre compound. A true examination of nature vs. nurture, Billy's father was also a terrible criminal convicted of numerous child sex crimes. How much of Billy's behavio...
Big Ol' Trash Salad
January 31, 2024 23:51 - 53 minutes - 49.1 MBThank you for joining us this week as we examine the latest true crime news. From a body found in a crawl space to the theft of King Cakes-we have all the stories you want to hear (and maybe some you wish you hadn't). Hosts Heather and Dylan Packer [email protected] Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.
January Listener Stories
January 30, 2024 03:56 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBJoin us for a bonus episode of listener stories! We've got ghosts, ghouls, goblins, and flying detergent. You don't want to miss the haunting tales told by YOU the listener! Send your stories to [email protected] Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.
James Jordan
January 29, 2024 05:37 - 1 hour - 94.3 MBJames Jordan, the father of superstar basketballer Michael Jordan, was found murdered in August 1993. His new red Lexus SC400 was found stripped a few counties away. Larry Demery, a member of the Lumbee tribe, and Daniel Green, an African American, are charged with the murder. This week, Mountain Murders examines the case. There's more than meets the eye story filled with corruption, racism, and shoddy police work; leaves us asking if justice was actually served. You don't want to miss this s...
Sad Sacks
January 26, 2024 03:40 - 47 minutes - 43.3 MBThis week Mountain Murders discusses the tragic passing of an Appalachian icon, 6 bodies discovered in the Mojave desert, Green River Killer victim ID, and more! Hosts Heather and Dylan Packer www.patreon.com/mountainmurderspodcast We're proud to partner with the Darkcast Network! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.
The Murder of Melissa McLauchlin
January 21, 2024 20:58 - 1 hour - 62.1 MB25-year-old Melissa McLauchlin was violently gang raped and then murdered by several men who were active duty military or had recently been discharged. The case sparked controversy as some considered it a "hate crime". In total, six men and two women would be held accountable for McLauchlin's murder. Intro Music by Joe Buck Yourself Hosts Heather and Dylan Packer www.patreon.com/mountainmurderspodcast Find us on the Darkcast Network! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreake...
Neck Holes Dot Com
January 18, 2024 00:43 - 1 hour - 56 MBHey y'all! This week Mountain Murders discusses some of the latest in true crime news including a federal push to outlaw deep fake nudes, a basketball player who was in some hot water, Heather Mack's sentence and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.
Roy Lee Fox
January 15, 2024 03:24 - 1 hour - 82.8 MBIn 1964, Roy Lee Fox along with his younger brother and two relatives planned to rob a dairy farmer in Candler, NC. During the commission of the robbery, Ovella Lunsford, the farmer's wife is killed. Robberies, murder, prison riots and more murder! Join Mountain Murders as we dig into an old case from our neck of the woods this week. Intro Music by Joe Buck Yourself Hosts Heather and Dylan Packer www.patreon.com/mountainmurderspodcast to support the show! Mountain Murders is proud to be p...
Ebay Bullies
January 13, 2024 02:52 - 51 minutes - 71 MBThis week Mountain Murders discusses some of the wildest news headlines including a lawsuit against Ebay. We also discuss the Colonial Parkway murders, a body in an air mattress, and more! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.
Nancy Spungen
January 11, 2024 00:49 - 2 hours - 126 MBWarning: this episode discusses self-harm and suicidal ideation. Nancy Spungen was a disturbed, troubled young woman who grew up in a middle-class Jewish family in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She moved to NYC, where Nancy discovered punk rock music. Her life was forever changed. Nancy struggled with heroin addiction. She went to London in 1977, where Nancy was introduced to Sex Pistols bass guitarist Sid Vicious. The pair would engage in a toxic, co-dependent relationship centering around d...
New Year, New Crimes!
January 04, 2024 19:37 - 52 minutes - 47.9 MB2024 is here and brings with it the latest in true crime news! We discuss George Anthony, Natalia Grace, Gypsy Rose Blanchard and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.
Cleveland Torso Murders Part Two
January 02, 2024 03:45 - 1 hour - 98.6 MBMountain Murders drops part two of the Cleveland Torso Murders to kick off the new year! More victims are located and investigators are giving it 110% with little to go on. Every lead is investigated -and there are some wild ones! A few victims fitting the same MO appear in New Castle and Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, suggesting the killer rides the rails, leaving carnage in his wake. Sadly, the killer is never identified. Cleveland Torso Murders remains a great mystery. Intro Music by Joe Buck...
New Year's Resolutions
December 28, 2023 01:44 - 45 minutes - 41.8 MBHeaded into 2024, Heather and Dylan discuss New Year's Resolutions! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.
Cleveland Torso Murders Part One
December 27, 2023 04:11 - 2 hours - 184 MBThe Cleveland Torso Murderer also known as the Mad Butcher of Kingsbury Run was a serial killer active in Cleveland, Ohio during the 1930s. 13 victims were dismembered by the butcher who disposed of the remains in the Kingsbury Run neighborhood. Most victims came from the area known for vagrants, shanty towns, and crime. Famed lawman Elliot Ness led the investigation. Mountain Murders dives into some of the earliest victims and investigation as it heated up. Stick around for part two! Intro...
Seeking Christmas Hams
December 21, 2023 01:11 - 36 minutes - 33.7 MBJust in time for your holiday travel...a brand new true crime news recap! This week we dive into a basketball player with NBA ties charged in a Las Vegas Murder, Sahara Sue Doe identity revealed, Epstein's naughty list and more! Hosts Heather and Dylan www.patreon.com/mountainmurderspodcast Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.
Suzanne Jovin
December 17, 2023 22:49 - 1 hour - 71.6 MBTo support the show consider joining us at www.patreon.com/mountainmurderspodcast In 1998, Yale Senior Suzanne Jovin, was preparing for the end of the semester. She was working diligently on her Senior thesis paper, applying for graduate school, and looking forward to a bright future. It was cut short when Suzanne was found murdered in an affluent residential neighborhood two miles from Yale's campus. Mountain Murders takes you on a mysterious journey to uncover what happened to Suzanne and...
Social Media Bomb Market
December 13, 2023 23:24 - 41 minutes - 38.4 MBThis week's recap of true crime news dives into some wild stories from around the nation including bombs being sold on social media, a huge sex trafficking bust in Las Vegas, and Florida scientists who locked their kids in cages... Hosts Heather and Dylan www.patreon.com/mountainmurderspodcast Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.
Lumberton Three
December 11, 2023 01:20 - 1 hour - 79 MBThere is a nationwide epidemic of missing and murdered indigenous women in the United States and Canada. Mountain Murders examines the cases of three murdered indigenous women in Lumberton, NC. Christina Bennett, Rhonda Jones, and Megan Oxendine were all found deceased within a few blocks of one another in 2017. However, Lumberton's missing and murdered women extend farther back in time with little information available. There are significant issues within law enforcement agencies as well a...
Extra Hot Takes
December 07, 2023 02:32 - 1 hour - 65.7 MBMountain Murders recaps true crime this week from a habitual shoplifter to a murder house that was only on the market for 9 days! You'll get hot takes, derailments, and the latest in what's happening in the world of true crime. Hosts Heather and Dylan www.patreon.com/mountainmurderspodcast Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.
Frreeway Phantom
December 04, 2023 01:46 - 1 hour - 106 MBIn the early 1970s, a serial killer preyed upon young black girls in a southeast Washington DC neighborhood. Dubbed the 'Freeway Phantom', the serial killer kidnapped and murdered six victims dumping their bodies along I-295, known as the Anacostia Freeway. Mountain Murders discusses the unsolved cases and how racial disparities impacted the investigation. Intro music by Joe Buck Yourself Hosted by Heather and Dylan Packer To support the show check out www.patreon.com/mountainmurderspodcast...
"End of the week" midweek
December 02, 2023 01:52 - 47 minutes - 43.1 MBMountain Murders recaps the latest in true crime news! Hosts Heather and Dylan Packer www.patreon.com/mountainmurderspodcast Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.
The Murder of LeeAnn Mangrum
November 27, 2023 01:33 - 1 hour - 66.8 MBOver 20 years ago, Lee Ann Mangrum's body was found floating in a recreational creek in Dickson County, Tennessee. The suspicious death takes investigators on a journey to uncover the shocking truth in an alarming case of homicide. Join Mountain Murders as we discuss the twists and turns. The truth is more horrifying than fiction. Intro Music by Joe Buck Yourself Hosts Heather and Dylan Packer To support the show check out www.patreon.com/mountainmurderspodcast Become a supporter of this p...
Black Friday Crimes
November 25, 2023 03:55 - 58 minutes - 54 MBThe day after Thanksgiving has become synonymous with two things: great deals and intense spates of violence. Is it Black Friday or a Purge movie? Mountain Murders takes a look at some of the crimes and chaos caused by the shopping holiday. Hosts Heather and Dylan Packer www.patreon.com/mountainmurderspodcast Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.
Vermont Cold Cases
November 21, 2023 04:19 - 1 hour - 83.5 MBThis week, Mountain Murders takes a look at two missing persons cases in Vermont. In 1971, college freshman Lynne Schulze mysteriously vanishes minutes before taking a final exam. She never resurfaces. Brianna Maitland, a 17 year old girl, goes missing after leaving work. Her abandoned car is discovered only a mile down the road from her job. Intro music by Joe Buck Yourself Hosts Heather and Dylan Packer www.patreon.com/mountainmurderspodcast Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www...
Horror Movie Murders
November 17, 2023 02:30 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBBecause we love our listeners so much Mountain Murders brings a bonus episode! Hollywood often takes a page from real life inspiration when it comes to making movies...but this week we're looking into movies that inspired murders. From Natural Born Killers to Child's Play, these films were blamed for crimes. Often murderers binged watched or had obsessions with certain films which resulted in terrible crimes. Hosts Heather and Dylan Packer To support the show join us at www.patreon.com/mou...
Hot Yoga Farts
November 17, 2023 01:29 - 57 minutes - 52.2 MBMountain Murders examines the latest in true crime headlines! We discuss the Kaitlyn Armstrong conviction in Texas, Heather Schwab's remains are discovered, and a billion dollar fake luxury goods ring arrested in NYC. Also, Dylan discusses his desire to take a hot yoga class. Hosts Heather and Dylan Packer www.patreon.com/mountainmurderspodcast Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.
Boston Strangler Part Two
November 14, 2023 03:05 - 2 hours - 113 MBIn part two, Mountain Murders explores a series of strange sexual assaults in New England committed by "the green man" as well as another perpetrator called "the measuring man," which leads to an arrest. The suspect, Albert DeSalvo, becomes a prime suspect in the strangler murders. However, many do not believe he is the real killer. In this episode, we will discuss the evidence, crimes, theories, and psychology, as well as another suspect in New York City with a similar MO. Intro music by J...
Wiener Water
November 10, 2023 02:09 - 1 hour - 57 MBThis week we explore the sinister saga behind the headlines! And of course in true Mountain Murders fashion, Dylan derails us more than once...and we have a savory discussion about canned meats. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.
Boston Strangler Part One
November 06, 2023 00:03 - 1 hour - 101 MBTo support the show and access bonus content, sign up at www.patreon.com/mountainmurderspodcast Step into the shadows with us as we unveil the chilling tale of the Boston Strangler. Join us in a gripping journey through the twisted mind of a notorious killer or killers. Prepare to be captivated, shocked, and left in awe of a horrific case that still lingers today. Hosts Heather and Dylan Packer Intro Music by Joe Buck Yourself Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/...
Magic Mushroom Farm
November 04, 2023 20:12 - 44 minutes - 40.8 MBHey! We're back with a brand new true crime news recap! It's been a while so we're brushing our shoulders off to uncover new details in the Bryan Kohberger case, a magic mushroom farm bust, a woman who confessed her crimes to a preacher who was also a cop, and more. Hosts Heather and Dyan Packer www.patreon.com/mountainmurderspodcast Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.
Frankford Slasher
October 30, 2023 03:45 - 1 hour - 57.1 MBThe Frankford Slasher, a chilling figure that haunted the streets of Philadelphia, was a notorious serial killer whose reign of terror gripped the city in fear. During the late 1980s, a series of brutal homicides shocked the community, leaving residents horrified and authorities scrambling to catch the perpetrator. With each victim, the city's sense of security crumbled, as fear and suspicion spread like wildfire. Join us on a journey into the dark, twisted mind of the Frankford Slasher. In...
The Devil Made Me Do It
October 28, 2023 00:57 - 43 minutes - 39.9 MBMountain Murders midweek examines how tabloid headlines reinforce the myth of evil and unhealthy obsession with the occult. Many people blame the increasingly violent behaviors in society on heavy metal music and Satan. But sometimes, the truth is even darker and more disturbing. We take a look at several "Satanic Panic" murders in which the defense used the Devil as the catalyst for criminal behavior. Hosts Heather and Dylan Packer www.patreon.com/mountainmurderspodcast Become a supporter...