Mountain Murders

Ultimate Betrayal: Patty Jo Pulley

Mon, 06 Apr 2020 00:46:31 GMT

Patty Jo Pulley, a devoted wife of a youth minister, goes missing on May 14, 1999. After Patty's disappearance, cracks in the marriage are revealed. Her husband, Rick, becomes a prime suspect in the case. His behavior and actions are riddled with guilt.

Mountain Murder's takes a look at the ultimate betrayal. Adultery, phone sex and pornography addiction, and lies that lead to murder.

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Don't Ask Don't Tell

Tue, 31 Mar 2020 17:20:08 GMT

An Army Private named Calvin Glover was convicted of beating a fellow soldier to death with a baseball bat in 1999.

Many believed the murder of Barry Winchell was a hate crime. Winchell was perceived as a homosexual by some soldiers in his unit at Fort Campbell, KY. His death sparked a heated conversation in the United States.

Mountain Murders takes a look at Winchell's life m his relationship with a transgender woman, his attempt to hide his private life from the military and ultimately his tragic murder.

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Murder for Hire

Tue, 24 Mar 2020 03:11:24 GMT

In West Virginia, a restaurant owner suspects his wife of cheating. Instead of ending the relationship, he hires his wife's cousin to kill an employee who may be her lover.

Mountain Murders takes on the murder of Joshua Oberg by two guys who are definitely not geniuses nor professional assassins.The botched hit only takes a few months to uncover sending three to prison.

In another mysterious turn of events, is a second missing man also tied up in the scheme?

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National Forest Serial Killer Gary Hilton Part Two

Fri, 20 Mar 2020 22:16:19 GMT

Gary Hilton earned the nickname "The National Forest Serial Killer" after killing hikers in National parks throughout the Southeastern United States.

Mountain Murders brings you the second half of Hilton's story. Hilton, unlike most serial killers, waited until he was in his 60s to start acting on murderous impulses. In part two, learn about the cruel death of Florida nurse Cheryl Dunlap and the victim who nearly defeated him, Meredith Emerson.

Theme song: Joe Buck Yourself

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National Forest Serial Killer Gary Hilton Part One

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 03:30:17 GMT

Gary Hilton is America's only known serial killer to prey specifically in the national forests. Hilton struck in Florida, Georgia and North Carolina notoriously preying on hikers and unsuspecting outdoors enthusiasts.

In part one, Mountain Murders investigates Hilton's background. From an abusive childhood to mental illness, his time serving in the US Army until he ultimately became a criminal and drifter. Mountain Murders wraps part one of two with his first known murders.

Join us for a haunting tale of mountain murder.

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New Hampshire Killing Fields

Thu, 12 Mar 2020 23:13:19 GMT

New Hampshire is picture perfect. Beneath the natural beauty, there's a history of murder that no one seems to talk about. Spanning over 40 years, women of all ages and backgrounds have been abducted and murdered. The woods of New Hampshire became a dumping grounds for discarded women.

Some of those killings have been attributed to an unknown serial killer known only as the Connecticut River Valley Killer who mostly operated in the 1980s before going silent. Or did he?

Mountain Murders takes a DEEP look into some of the 55 unsolved murders in New Hampshire.

Was the Connecticut River Valley Killer responsible for more deaths? Or was there multiple killers operating in the same area?

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Hex Hollow: Pennsylvania Witchcraft Murder

Thu, 05 Mar 2020 18:18:23 GMT

In Central Pennsylvania from the 1800s-mid 1900s, many people practiced a type of "witchcraft" blending Christianity and European folk magic called Powwow.

30 year John Blymire, a practitioner of Powwow, believed he was laboring under a curse. In order to exorcise the alleged hex, Blymire consulted a number of fellow witches in hopes of discovering the origination of said curse.

Blymire along with two teenage accomplices raid the home of a local man, Nelson Rehmeyer, believing him to be the witch behind the curse.

Mountain Murders explores the sordid tale of murder, revenge, witchcraft and legend. Join us for the Hex Hollow Pennsylvania Witchcraft Murder.

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19th Century New England Murders : John Kemmler and The Purrington Family Massacre

Sun, 01 Mar 2020 17:22:34 GMT

Financial ruin can be a motive for murder. John Kemmler, a German Immigrant, was let go from his mill job in the industrial town of Holyoke. The fear of failure led Kemmler to commit one of the most heinous crimes in Massachusetts history.

Captain James Purrington, a Maine farmer, was driven to massacre his entire family in the early 1800s.

Mountain Murders discusses two tales of murder in 19th century New England examining why two family men would snap.

Resources include A Midwife's Tale by Laurel Thatcher Ulrich, Murder New England by M William Phelps and various newspaper articles of the period.

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David Earl Miller

Mon, 24 Feb 2020 01:49:52 GMT

David Earl Miller was a drifter who dabbled in drugs and alcohol. In 1981, Miller was accused of brutally murdering a young woman named Lee Standifer in Knoxville, Tennessee. He was ultimately convicted and sentenced to die by electric chair for the horrific crime.

Join Heather and Dylan as they discuss Miller's nightmarish childhood filled with all kinds of abuses and the road that ultimately led to the murder of an innocent person.

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Lust, money & murder? The mysterious case of Zachary Smith Reynolds

Sat, 22 Feb 2020 01:28:48 GMT

Zachary Smith Reynolds was heir to a southern tobacco fortune. Living a life of wealth and privilege, he was a man who wanted for nothing. When he met showgirl Libby Holmon, he would not be denied.

A whirlwind romance, seduction, power and money end in mystery. Reynolds is found dead in his Winston Salem mansion. Suicide or murder?

Mountain Murders spins a good old fashion southern yarn.

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The Unsolved Murder of Thomas Wesley Harden

Sun, 16 Feb 2020 22:12:10 GMT

Thomas Wesley Harden was a construction worker from Albany, Georgia who spent much of his career traveling throughout the Southeast for work. In October 1991, Harden's body is discovered in a motel room after finishing a job.

His case would initially be considered a natural death by investigators though medical examiners agreed his death was a homicide.

29 years later, Harden's death remains unsolved.

Mountain Murders takes a look at this cold case from our hometown Waynesville, NC.

Who killed Thomas Harden? Why wasn't more done during the initial investigation? Why was the Sheriff's office pushing to call the murder a 'suicide' or 'natural death' when faced with evidence?

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The Worst Woman in the World: Serial Killer Lizzie Halliday

Sun, 09 Feb 2020 22:39:40 GMT

America in the 19th century was a tumultuous time. Elizabeth McNally, an Irish girl, emigrated to the United States from Ireland with her family settling in New York City.

Serial Killer Lizzie Halliday was a black widow and serial killer who murdered four people (maybe more) in upstate New York in the 1890s.

Lizzie was the first woman sentenced to die by the electric chair. Eventually, her sentence was commuted and she spent her remaining years terrorizing and murdering in a state asylum.

Mountain Murders investigates this strange tale from the past.

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Tipsy February: First Documented Murder, Lizzie Borden & The Black Dahlia

Fri, 07 Feb 2020 17:32:45 GMT

Mountain Murders releases a Patreon exclusive episode for everyone! Heather and Dylan discuss the first documented homicide, Lizzie Borden and The Black Dahlia in this bonus Mountain Murders show.

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The Unsolved Murders of Theresa Woods and Cathy Carroll

Wed, 05 Feb 2020 19:10:41 GMT

Mountain Murders releases a Patron exclusive episode as a bonus for our Mountain Murders Fans!

Now through the end of February if you sign up as a Patron, we'll include a personalized video message plus you'll have access to extra bonus episodes such as The Unsolved Murders of Theresa Woods and Cathy Carroll.

Take advantage of our offer! Sign up as a Patron and help the podcast reach our 2020 goals.

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Mountain Terrorist: Eric Rudolph

Sun, 02 Feb 2020 20:37:22 GMT

Eric Robert Rudolph was once the Most Wanted Man in America for his role in the 1996 Olympic Park Bombing, as well as a series of anti-gay and anti-abortion bombings across the South.

Mountain Murders explores the true crime story that captivated a nation as Rudolph disappeared for 5 years before being caught. Join us as we uncover his background, childhood, and explain how he became an American terrorist.

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Serial Rapist and Murderer Robert Brashers

Sun, 26 Jan 2020 23:26:51 GMT

Career criminal Robert Brashers committed suicide during a police stand off in 1999. Little did law enforcement or his family know that Brasher's was a rapist and serial killer.

Mountain Murders discusses this unique true crime spree that crosses the Southeast and Midwest.

It was through advancements in DNA and forensics that Brashers was finally tied to the crimes he committed 30 years later.

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The Biggest Dumbest Stupidest Murder Story, Ever. The End.

Thu, 23 Jan 2020 22:44:25 GMT

How many times can we say "stupid" in an episode? Find out! Mountain Murders takes a look at the most bizarre case ever. A lonely woman in Mountain City, TN orchestrates the murder of a couple by catfishing her parents and creating social media drama. Oh yeah, and the CIA is involved, ya'll. True crime doesn't get anymore outrageous and...just plain STUPID.

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The Murder of Zilphia Lowery

Mon, 20 Jan 2020 21:49:41 GMT

A family with two missing relatives. A tragic murder remains unsolved for 15 years. Mountain Murders discusses the death of a 25 year old waitress from Marion, NC who goes missing in 1993--months after her nephew also vanished.

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Madison County Murder: The Nancy Morgan Case

Mon, 13 Jan 2020 04:50:44 GMT

In 1970, a federal antipoverty worker's body is found on a secluded wagon trail in the middle of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Secrets, rumors, and a good old boys club seemed to hinder the investigation. Without new leads or evidence, the case goes stagnant until an informant comes forward with information.

Nearly 50 years later, this unsolved murder of Nancy Morgan remains one of the most mysterious crimes in Madison County.

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The Rhoden Family Murders

Sun, 05 Jan 2020 17:52:08 GMT

The Rhoden Family Murders took place in Pike County on the edge of the Appalachian Mountains on April 22, 2016.

In a crime that baffled investigators, two generations of the Rhoden family were taken out in what appeared to be a professional hit.

Probably the largest homicide in Ohio's history, Mountain Murders takes a look at The Rhoden Family Murders.

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Wicked Step-Monster: The Murder of Zahra Baker

Tue, 31 Dec 2019 07:19:54 GMT

Zahra Baker was a 10 year old Australian girl living in Hickory, North Carolina with her father and new stepmother. The child had suffered bone and lung cancer, had lost a leg and used hearing aids.

When she is reported missing by her father, the story makes national headlines.

Her stepmother Elisa Baker becomes the prime suspect in Zahra's disappearance and is eventually charged with her murder.

Mountain Murders takes a look at the life and crimes of Elisa Baker (the wickedest stepmother).

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merry christmas ya filthy animals: our drunken xmas movie review

Tue, 24 Dec 2019 04:02:10 GMT

Mountain Murders brings you a boozy episode of drunken ramblings, holiday cheer and our top 10 favorite Christmas movies, reviewed badly, just for you.

So join us as part of our 12 downloads of December!

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The Murder of Bo White & The WVU Coeds

Mon, 23 Dec 2019 05:26:10 GMT

Part of our 12 downloads of December! Mountain Murders brings you a mini episode on the strange murder of Bo White in 2018 and also murders of two coeds at West Virginia University.

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The Disappearance of Zebb Quinn & The Codd Family Killings

Tue, 17 Dec 2019 21:01:51 GMT

In 2000, a young Asheville man named Zebb Quinn disappears under mysterious circumstances. The evidence left behind baffles police. The case goes cold for 17 years until another crime thrusts a prime suspect back into the spotlight.

Follow Mountain Murders down the rabbit hole of murder, deceit, and an enigma.

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Close to Home: The Jessica Dishon Murder

Sat, 14 Dec 2019 04:39:53 GMT

In a rural Kentucky community, 17 year old high school student Jessica Dawn Dishon goes missing from her parent's home. Egregious mishandling of the initial missing reports, botched evidence and wrongful accusations result in a 15 year cold case.
In a twist of fate, the real killer is finally brought to justice.

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Krampus Light

Fri, 13 Dec 2019 20:59:44 GMT

Mountain Murders brings you Krampus Light, a mini episode and fourth in our 12 downloads of Christmas month.

Heather and her special guest (and daughter) Bella discuss Krampus, Paganism and Early Christmas traditions.

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Christmas Mystery: The Sodder Family

Tue, 10 Dec 2019 05:46:14 GMT

The Sodder Family of West Virginia experienced a tragic house fire in 1945. However, circumstances surrounding the fire and what became of five children has been a long standing mystery.

Join Mountain Murders as we take a look into the past and bring you a bizarre tale seemingly ripped straight from the page of a book.

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Appalachian Ghost Stories Part One

Thu, 05 Dec 2019 02:16:28 GMT

Celebrating our one year podcast anniversary this month! Mountain Murders has a lofty goal...to release 12 podcasts this month much like the 12 Days of Christmas! Mountain Murder has chosen a few Appalachian ghost stories to share. appa

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The Lena Lunsford Case

Mon, 02 Dec 2019 20:24:31 GMT

When three year old Alliyah Lunsford goes missing in West Virginia, her mother's story does not add up for investigators. The trail fizzles and the case goes cold for several years.

Join Mountain Murders as we discuss a sad case that concludes with a surprising twist.

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Sloppy Drunk Thanksgiving & The Murder of Cynthia Barlowe

Thu, 28 Nov 2019 06:02:11 GMT

It's Thanksgiving ...almost. We're drunk! And bringing you the case of Cynthia Barlowe.

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Mine Shaft Murders and Motorcycle Mayhem Part Two

Sun, 24 Nov 2019 22:01:26 GMT

Drugs, murder, prostitution, and motorcycle gangs wrap up in part two of one of the most outrageous true crime cases out of Western North Carolina.

Mountain Murders continues the saga which leads our major players from Asheville to Chicago where the Outlaw Motorcycle Club overlaps with the mafia and ends with a hell of a dive into the deep Orb Knob Mine Shaft by a stuntman to recover the bodies!

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Mine Shaft Murders and Motorcycle Mayhem Part One

Mon, 18 Nov 2019 17:43:42 GMT

Drugs, murder, prostitution, and motorcycle gangs come together to create one of Western North Carolina's most outrageous, intricate true crime cases.

Mountain Murders takes a look at how a small Appalachian community is infiltrated by a vicious drug ring and stone cold killers.

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The Legend of Jeremiah Lexer and The Black Sisters of Virginia

Sat, 16 Nov 2019 17:54:10 GMT

Mountain Murders spins two turn of the century tales of murderous families in Appalachia.

Jeremiah Lexer is one of Tennessee's earliest known serial killers. Much of his story comes from folklore and legend.

The Black Sisters of Virginia were the original goth chicks but also murderous women with a lust for money.

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The Rocky Top Village Inn Murders

Fri, 08 Nov 2019 21:40:37 GMT

In 1986, a road trip turns deadly when four individuals are involved in the armed robbery and murder of a motel desk clerk, Melissa "Missy" Hill and security guard Troy Dale Valentine, in the tourist town of Gatlinburg, TN. Tattoo Eddie Harris and accomplice Joseph Demodica along with their companions led police on a murder investigation that would last for more than a year.

Mountain Murders takes a look at this three decades old case in the heart of the Great Smoky Mountains.

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The Puzzling Case of Patric McCarthy

Mon, 04 Nov 2019 16:21:50 GMT

Patric McCarthy was reported missing in the mountains of New Hampshire by his father and stepmother in October of 2003. His body was discovered 5 days later on Whaleback Mountain. The New Hampshire medical examiner ruled the death an accident. Mountain Murders breaks down some interesting evidence behind this mysterious death. You decide: was it simply a tragic accident or something more sinister?

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Halloween Horror Stories Volume 1

Thu, 31 Oct 2019 04:52:16 GMT

Mountain Murders shares listener tales of ghosts and unexplained activities just in time for Halloween! Let's get spooky, ya'll.

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Murder on Live Television

Mon, 28 Oct 2019 17:07:26 GMT

Former News Anchor Vester Lee Flanagan "Bryce Williams" opens fire during a live morning show broadcast killing two former co-workers and injuring a third. He uploaded videos of himself fatally shooting Allison Parker and Adam Ward. Flanagan had a history of workplace difficulties. Mountain Murders discusses the crime.

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Straight from Hell: America's First Serial Killers

Mon, 21 Oct 2019 05:39:41 GMT

The Harpe Brother's are America's first documented serial killers. Mountain Murders takes you back to the 1700s, when brothers terrorize the frontier and leave bodies in their wake.

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Killer Mom: Susan Smith

Tue, 15 Oct 2019 21:40:02 GMT

The nation is always shocked by Mother's who kill their children. South Carolina mom Susan Smith's case is no exception. Smith made national headlines when she claimed a carjacker had kidnapped her two young sons. 9 days later, the bodies of 3 year old Michael and 14 month old Alex were pulled from a lake. Smith's confession of drowning the children and her life leading up to the murders, paints a portrait of an unwell woman.

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Lonely Hearts Killer

Mon, 14 Oct 2019 00:43:35 GMT

Looking for love in all the wrong places? Harry Powers aka Cornelius Pierson, John Schroeder and AR Weaver was the original catfish. Before the days of Tinder and Match, Powers was wooing lonely widowers with his romantic love letters via personal ads he placed throughout the United States. Mountain Murders dives into the case of The Bluebeard Killer of Quiet Dells.

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Getting Away with Murder: Knoxville's Zoo Man

Tue, 08 Oct 2019 16:29:39 GMT

Thomas D. Huskey known as The Zoo Man was a Knoxville rapist and serial killer who murdered sex workers in the 90s. Mountain Murders discusses the case and roller coaster trial which had many twists and turns. Huskey literally got away with murder....find out how.

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Betrayed by Blood: The Crystal Howell Case

Mon, 07 Oct 2019 13:25:26 GMT

17 year old Crystal Howell was living in Maggie Valley, NC with her father, Michael. In February 2014, Michael has disappeared leaving the teen to care for herself. Drug fueled parties, stripper poles and a shocking murder, Mountain Murders takes a look into the death of Michael Howell.

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International Assassination & Small town Murder

Mon, 30 Sep 2019 21:43:07 GMT

A Swedish Immigrant with a shady past makes his way to small town Salisbury, NC only to wind up dead. Was it an International murder plot? Or something far more complicated? Find out how a love triangle leaves two dead...and is one of the most intriguing cases ever covered by Mountain Murders!

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Voodoo & Southern Fried Murder: The case of Anjette Lyles

Sun, 29 Sep 2019 18:58:29 GMT

Anjette Lyles was a charming well liked restaurant owner with a dirty little secret. Beloved in her sleepy little southern town of Macon, GA, her crimes would make national headlines. Mountain Murders discusses the case of Anjette Lyles: a woman shrouded in mystery, black majik and murder.

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The Pizza Plus Murders

Tue, 24 Sep 2019 16:31:24 GMT

A 2009 double murder in Tazewell County, Virginia stumps investigators. Valerie and Harvey Looney, a married couple, are robbed and murdered inside a local pizza restaurant. Mountain Murders takes a look at the case which took four years to solve.

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Christa Pike: Journey into a Dark Mind

Mon, 16 Sep 2019 00:37:31 GMT

Christa Pike was convicted in the murder of her classmate Colleen Slemmer. Uncontrolled rage, untreated mental illness and a journey into the dark mind of a potential serial killer. Mountain Murders discusses the gruesome Satanic killing of an innocent young woman.

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Unsolved West Virginia

Fri, 13 Sep 2019 01:29:12 GMT

When it comes to Cold Cases, they are some of the most fascinating in true crime. Mountain Murders takes a look at two unsolved cases in West Virginia. Join as we discuss the murder of Leah Hickman and Sister Roberta Elam. Two women, two murders and two cases that have baffled investigators.

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The Brutal Slayings of Channon Christian and Christopher Newsom

Mon, 09 Sep 2019 18:20:09 GMT

A young Knoxville couple is carjacked, kidnapped and brutally murdered. Mountain Murders explores the double homicide and what happened on Chipman Street in 2007. The couple was raped, tortured and murdered by four male suspects and a female. The horrific slayings sent shock waves throughout the community and is still remembered as one of the worst crimes in Knoxville history.

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The Crimes of Pee Wee Gaskins Part 2

Tue, 03 Sep 2019 02:40:35 GMT

Mountain Murder's takes a peek into Pee Wee Gaskins, South Carolina's most notorious serial killer! Dubbed the "meanest man in America", Gaskins is a lesser known serial killer. Join us for this brutal tale of murder, mayhem & macabre.

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The Crimes of Pee Wee Gaskins Part 1

Sun, 01 Sep 2019 17:55:23 GMT

Mountain Murder's takes a peek into Pee Wee Gaskins, South Carolina's most notorious serial killer, also dubbed the "meanest man in America". A lesser known serial killer, Gaskins life of crime spanned decades. His murders were brutal. Join us for part one of his story.

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The Legend of Frankie Silver

Mon, 26 Aug 2019 03:43:23 GMT

A North Carolina Legend! The case of Frankie Silver has fascinated generations in the mountains of Western North Carolina and across the state. One of the most infamous murders ever. Mountain Murders takes you back to the early 1800s for a gruesome tale of murder. A young wife and mother becomes the prime suspect in her husband's grisly killing. Take a trip with us to another time.

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The Durham Family Murders

Sun, 18 Aug 2019 18:50:09 GMT

In 1972, The Durham Family had lived in the Boone, NC where they owned a successful car dealership. A winter storm ravages the region. A triple homicide. Mountain Murders opens up a 40+ year old case and discusses some perplexing details. Join us as we dive in the deep end on some of the most baffling theories to try and uncover this riddle.

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Accidental Tourist: The Mysterious Death of Blair Adams

Sun, 11 Aug 2019 20:16:21 GMT

A Canadian man who was exhibiting bizarre, paranoid behavior flees for the United States. By chance, Blair Adams ends up in Knoxville, Tennessee. A strange turn of events leads to Blair's unfortunate demise. Was Blair Adams being chased? Did his unusual behavior have some hidden truth? What happened to Blair Adams? The case remains a mystery. Journey with Mountain Murders, as we discuss the sinister case of an accidental tourist.

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The Murder of Peaches Shorts

Thu, 08 Aug 2019 01:26:33 GMT

In December 1980, a 6 year old girl leaves her Knoxville home to run an errand for her mother. She never returns. One of Knoxville's most infamous and tragic cold cases, the murder of Peaches Shorts.

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Fatal Attraction

Mon, 05 Aug 2019 04:18:53 GMT

You can't make a ho a housewife. Shayne Lovera had it all but circumstances left her in a tough spot. Then she met Kelly Lovera. He was tall, good looking and incredibly smart. The pair found comfort in one another. But sometimes bliss can sour. When Kelly is found dead in a suspicious accident, fingers start pointing...to his wife. In the mountains of Tennessee, Mountain Murders takes a look at fatal attraction.

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Best Friend's Murder

Fri, 02 Aug 2019 18:47:44 GMT

What could possibly drive a friend to kill another friend? Sometimes jealousy and misunderstandings can lead to an out of control chain reaction of events. Those out of control moments can turn deadly. In the age of social media, teenagers today have no escape from bullies and in this case "mean girls". Mountain Murders discusses the senseless murder of Skylar Neese.

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Poor Pearl: A Kentucky Murder

Mon, 29 Jul 2019 22:51:36 GMT

Poor Pearl --Take a journey with us in our time machine to the 1800's as we revisit one of Kentucky's most gruesome cases. The story of Pearl Bryan, farm girl, who fell in love with the wrong man is all too relative in today's modern society where crimes of passion make headlines all the time. This murder sent shock waves through a community and sparked a folklore tale that still hovers today. Join us, won't you as we uncover an old true crime story with a lot of gory details.

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Satanic Panic

Sun, 28 Jul 2019 14:26:34 GMT

Mountain Murders explores the mass hysteria of 1980s Satanic Panic. An accompanying show to our Kentucky Vampire Cult episode, we take it way back to find out what sparked this movement in America. From books, music and cultural moments, find out why the Satanic Panic happened.

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Kentucky's Vampire Cult

Sat, 27 Jul 2019 07:21:02 GMT

A group of six teens from Pikeville, KY who dabbled in occult practices heads out on a road trip that would soon turn deadly. Dubbed the "Vampire Cult", Heather and Dylan explore this case from the 1990s. Also, we discuss Dylan's man bun and cool ass rad ass vans with airbrushed wizards.

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The Murder of Nicole Lovell

Tue, 23 Jul 2019 16:20:29 GMT

This Patreon exclusive is now available for everyone! Nicole Lovell was a lonely 13 year old girl who turned to the World Wide Web to find friends and make connections. She didn't expect a deadly encounter with a college cross country star and his accomplice.

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Appalachian Trail Murders

Mon, 22 Jul 2019 15:01:08 GMT

Like many young people who want to go on a grand adventure before settling down, we bring you two cases where aspirations meet with deadly consequences. The tragic double homicide cases spread quickly through the hiking community--forever changing the way we think about outdoor recreation. First, Mountain Murders takes a look at Randall Smith and a second case involving Paul David Crews.

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Mountain Folklore, Wives Tales & Superstitions

Wed, 17 Jul 2019 04:17:53 GMT

Mountain Murders explores a mountain folklore, superstitions and wives tales.

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William Wickline Jr: The Butcher

Mon, 15 Jul 2019 02:38:35 GMT

William Wickline Jr was a prison slaughterhouse butcher who was a bit too interested in his skills. He murdered several people in West Virginia and Ohio in the 1980s.

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Til Death Do Us Part

Wed, 10 Jul 2019 04:02:09 GMT

Sometimes an ultimatum can be deadly. Mountain Murders discusses the Saluda motel murder back in 2011. A woman is murdered. Her husband is suspect.

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Episode 16 - Bonus! Chewing the fat with Mom

Mon, 08 Jul 2019 02:59:50 GMT

Heather interviews her Mom about mountain life and growing up ‘country’ from growing tobacco to hog killin’ and other Appalachian traditions

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Sex, Satan and Murder

Wed, 03 Jul 2019 11:57:01 GMT

Southern hospitality gone wrong. Corpsewood Manor nestled in the mountains of North Georgia was a dream retreat that turned into a nightmare.

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The Baby Face Killer: Lesley Eugene Warren

Mon, 01 Jul 2019 11:00:16 GMT

Lesley Eugene Warren known as The Baby Face Killer murdered women in New York, North Carolina, and South Carolina in the 1980s.

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The Lawson Family Murders

Mon, 24 Jun 2019 22:52:58 GMT

Christmas 1929, a mysterious tragedy shocked a community eventually making national headlines. Mountain Murders travels way back to explore the case of The Lawson Family Murders.

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Peter Lundin: Maggie Valley's Serial Killer

Tue, 18 Jun 2019 04:31:15 GMT

Danish born Peter Lundin immigrated to the US with his parents eventually calling Maggie Valley home. However, the serene landscape would prove a deadly backdrop. His reign of brutality began in the peaceful valley only to end overseas.

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Unsolved Asheville

Tue, 05 Feb 2019 17:51:10 GMT

Four women. Four unsolved murders. Mountain Murders checks into real mountain murders.

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Who Shot the Sheriff?

Tue, 29 Jan 2019 23:36:36 GMT

Mountain Murders takes a look into four historic murders involving mountain law enforcement.

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Hang Down your Head Tom Dooley

Thu, 24 Jan 2019 17:32:49 GMT

Tom Dula aka Tom Dooley is a North Carolina legend. Find out how a murder sparked infamy for a Confederate soldier.

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The Mysterious Murder of Judy Smith

Mon, 21 Jan 2019 15:48:52 GMT

The mysterious disappearance of a woman and her body shows up 600+ miles away. One of the strangest cases so far.

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Jackie Lee

Mon, 14 Jan 2019 17:53:03 GMT

A 17 year old is brutally raped, murdered, and left in a field in 1981.

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Mass Murder in the Mountains

Fri, 11 Jan 2019 16:00:57 GMT

The area's first major case of a mass shooting. In 1995, a disgruntled employee opened fire on co-workers at a warehouse in Asheville.

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Murder and Marriage

Mon, 07 Jan 2019 16:31:50 GMT

Getting away with murder. A marriage ends in bloodshed. Step back with us to 1984 when a decapitated body is discovered by hunters in the woods. This grisly murder rocked a small mountain community.

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Murder in a Motel

Tue, 01 Jan 2019 20:36:35 GMT

1936. In the midst of the Great Depression, a crime that rocked the nation, in a swanky hotel in Asheville, North Carolina. Who killed a young, bright NYU coed? Join us as we explore a new mountain murder.

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Mountain Legend Nancy Dude

Fri, 28 Dec 2018 17:45:44 GMT

For generations, the name Nance Dude has been infamous in Haywood County, NC. Her legend lives on. Through folklore, storytelling and research, we explore what happened on a cold February day in 1913. What would drive a grandmother to murder?

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Karen Styles

Wed, 26 Dec 2018 22:07:42 GMT

On Halloween morning 1994, a recent Western Carolina University graduate, Karen Styles disappeared from the popular Hard Times trail in the Bent Creek/ Lake Pawhatan Recreation Area in the Pisgah National Forest. A 26 year old dishwasher from a prominent family is charged.

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