On this week's Offbeat, we explore more cases of missing hikers. Our first case involves a woman in her 50s who leaves her home in Texas to travel to Maine. Under prepared, she ventures into a tough area and immediately goes missing. Cassie Sheetz is a West Virginia hiker who went missing earlier this year and has not been heard from since. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support ....
Aug 11, 2021•37 min
Richard Leonard Kuklinkski also known as "The Iceman" was a criminal who became a murderer. Mountain Murders will examine Richard's early life plagued by poverty and extreme abuse. Kuklinski committed his first murder at age 13 and by 16 was running a full fledged criminal gang. Join us for an intriguing deep dive into the mind of a prolific killer and psychopath. Music: Joe Buck Yourself Hosts: Heather and Dylan Packer Email: mountainmurderspodcast@gmail.com to support the show join us at www.p...
Aug 08, 2021•1 hr 12 min
Our series on Missing in the Park examines conspiracy theories behind the strange disappearances. From serial killers to alien abductions, the Internet abounds with various ideas on what happens to people who vanish from the wilderness never to be seen again. Hosts: Heather & Dylan Email: mountainmurderspodcast@gmail.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support ....
Aug 05, 2021•38 min
This week Mountain Murders takes you to Gastonia, NC to discuss the killings of three women. Danny Ronnie Hembree is a career criminal who preyed on young women with drug addictions often dangling crack cocaine like a carrot in front of them. Danny had dated a woman named Stella Funderburk but eventually moved onto her 23 year old daughter, Nicole. During his relationship with Nicole, Danny had sex with her younger sister Heather Catterton trading sex for crack. When Heather turns up dead, her f...
Aug 02, 2021•1 hr 13 min
In our Offbeat series Missing in the Park, we will cover cases of those persons who've disappeared while visiting national parks. Nearly 600,000 people go missing each year in the US with about 89-92% recovery rates. However, those who go missing in the park are not tracked by any type of national database. Join us as we dive into the strange story of 4 year old Ottie Powell in Virginia and 24 year old Derek Lueking in the Great Smoky Mountains Park. Hosts Heather and Dylan Packer Email mountain...
Jul 28, 2021•34 min
This week Mountain Murders takes you to Farmville, Virginia for a nightmarish crime. 20 year old Richard "Sam" McCroskey was a social pariah who found an online identity in Syko Sam. McCroskey was interested in the horror core music scene often updating his social media profiles with rap songs. He connected with another horror core enthusiast in 16 year old Emma Niederbrock. After a year long online relationship, the pair decided to meet up for a music festival. Unfortunately, things take a dead...
Jul 25, 2021•1 hr 13 min
In this very inebriated Mountain Murders, we relax on a Wednesday with some listener stories and play a new dating game with Prison Pen Pals. Enjoy! Hosts: Heather and Dylan Packer Email: mountainmurderspodcast@gmail.com www.patreon.com/mountainmurderspodcast Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support ....
Jul 22, 2021•53 min
Southern cities ooze history especially in places like New Orleans and Savannah. Every street, building and person has a story to tell. A real life southern gothic tale of sex and murder brought to you by Mountain Murders in this week's episode 178. This week's case revolves around the 1981 murder of a troubled young man named Danny Hansford. Hansford was a known drug user and alcoholic with a violent temper. Danny was the sometimes handyman and lover of a man named Jim Williams. Williams was an...
Jul 18, 2021•1 hr 31 min
This week's Mountain Murders episode 177 dives into the disturbing story of serial killer Israel Keyes. What distinguishes Keyes from other serial killers was his meticulous planning including burying caches of "kill kits" across the United States. From his troubling childhood moving around with his religious zealot parents to his time in the US Army, we detail Keyes life and discuss his crimes. Intro Music By Joe Buck Yourself Hosts: Heather and Dylan Packer Email: mountainmurderspodcast@gmail....
Jul 11, 2021•2 hr 6 min
This week's Offbeat episode will discuss hiking safety tips and how to pre-plan for a hike if you're inexperienced. We also read some crazy hiking horror stories for your listening pleasure. Hosts: Heather and Dylan Email: mountainmurderspodcast@gmail.com Support the show at www.patreon.com/mountainmurderspodcast Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support ....
Jul 07, 2021•50 min
This week Mountain Murders takes you back to a double murder in 1996 that rocked the outdoors community. Julie Williams and her partner Lollie Winans were backpacking at the Shenandoah National Park with their dog Taj. When Julie didn't return to start a new job, her family filed a missing person's report. An assailant brutally murdered the two women on a busy trail during a holiday weekend --and slipped away unnoticed. Join us as we recount a sad true crime case out of Virginia. Intro Music by ...
Jul 04, 2021•54 min
This week's Offbeat episode is a low key show discussing the latest in true crime news. Join Heather and Dylan as they discuss the John McAfee "suicide", Zodiac's cipher, and a murder in Maine. Happy July! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support .
Jun 30, 2021•39 min
Show your support for the show by joining www.patreon.com/mountainmurderspodcast for exclusive content, ad free experience, and more true crime than you can handle!! From the outside, the McLeans of Knoxville, TN seemed to have an All American Family. Though they started young, they had worked hard to achieve their goals. Erin McLean dreamed of being a teacher. She threw herself into collegiate academics. Eric was a supportive husband who worked 3 jobs to maintain their growing family. When Erin...
Jun 28, 2021•1 hr 31 min
This week's Offbeat catches us up on some listener stories! These tales were emailed, DM'ed and messaged to us for the past couple months. Hope you enjoy hearing about ghosts, UFOs, and creepy pictures! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support .
Jun 23, 2021•45 min
In 2008, a group of Atlanta friends decides after a night of driving around the city smoking marijuana to hit up a casino nearly 150 miles away. Jeffrey Miles, the oldest of the group and self proclaimed leader, spends the morning playing Black Jack with some success. After several days of drug use and partying, the group runs out of money. Low on cash, they decide to "hit a lick" meaning rob someone. After hooking up with two locals, the group embarks on a violent home invasion with leads to se...
Jun 20, 2021•1 hr 4 min
Welcome to our mini-mid week show Offbeat! This week Dylan breaks down some true crime news for us while Heather completely derails the conversation. Enjoy our role reversal on this week's show. Join us for true crime on Sunday! Hosts: Heather & Dylan Email: mountainmurderspodcast@gmail.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support ....
Jun 16, 2021•32 min
In 1988, 9 year old South Carolina girl Kia Logan is playing with her sister and a friend at a neighborhood basketball court. Kia takes off on her bike riding a few hundred feet to her mother's apartment when she vanishes. A year and a half later, a child's skull is found in a neighboring town some 35 miles away. It will take years and advancements in DNA technology to identify Kia's skull--her only remains. The case hits a wall until a suspect emerges. Charles Wade Hampton matches witness descr...
Jun 13, 2021•39 min
On this week's Offbeat, we take a look at an Appalachian legend which has survived several decades and continues fascinating folks. Point Pleasant, WV is known as home of the Mothman. However, cryptic sightings were not the first unusual thing to happen in Point Pleasant. Just before Mothman sightings began, an area man had a strange experience with UFOs and an alien which he claimed communicated with him. Following his encounter, area residents began spotting a human-like creature with giant wi...
Jun 09, 2021•47 min
This week Mountain Murders brings to you the serial pedophile and child murderer, Fred Coffey Jr. A former Navy veteran, Fred was a convicted sexual predator who seemingly preyed on children everywhere he lived. His story begins in 1975 when he was a suspect in the death of a Maryland girl then later connected to multiple abductions and child murders in North Carolina and later Virginia. It was not until 1986, law enforcement was finally able to obtain enough evidence to charge Fred in one of se...
Jun 06, 2021•1 hr 17 min
We're back with another Offbeat episode of Mountain Murders! This week, Heather and Dylan present some hot takes with unpopular true crime theories and share some of our listeners theories, too. From Maura Murray to Jodi Arias, check out some of our opinions in a relaxed mini episode. Hosts: Heather and Dylan Packer Email: Mountainmurderspodcast@gmail.com To access more content and support the show join us at www.patreon.com/mountainmurderspodcast Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www....
Jun 02, 2021•51 min
From the early 1980s and into the mid-1990s, a serial killer was terrorizing sex workers in Florida and North Carolina. William Lindsey was arrested in Asheville after beating a prostitute to death in 1996. A retired former police officer living in the area sent a newspaper clipping to the St Johns County Sheriff. The Sheriff's office had been investigating brutal cold case murders of Florida sex workers for a decade and a half. William Lindsey's crimes were surprising to a lot of people as he s...
May 31, 2021•1 hr 20 min
In part three of our series, Mountain Murders will examine the prime suspect Wayne Williams. As pressure was mounting, the task force was feeling intense scrutiny. The need to solve the murders was great. After a surveillance operation on a bridge, William comes into focus. Mountain Murders will detail the trial, possible theories and ask the question, Is Wayne Williams guilty? Hosts: Heather & Dylan Packer Intro music by Joe Buck Yourself Email: mountainmurderspodcast@gmail.com www.patreon....
May 23, 2021•1 hr 16 min
To support the show and access bonus content, sign up at www.patreon.com/mountainmurderspodcast In part two of our Atlanta's Child Murders series, Mountain Murders explores the political climate in Atlanta as the body count rises. With the creation of a Task force and the FBI's involvement, investigative efforts are ramped up. Several possible suspects began flowing into task force headquarters. More victims are discovered, as the pressure increases to solve the murders. Intro Music By Joe Buck ...
May 19, 2021•1 hr 15 min
To support the show join us at www.patreon.com/mountainmurderspodcast for exclusive content, ad free episodes and discussion on our Discord chat! From 1979-1981 someone was preying on Atlanta's children. In a two year span, at least 28 children and young men were victimized. The victims were largely African American males from low income communities--many of the victims knew one another. In this three part series, we will examine various aspects of the case. Part One will introduce the first vic...
May 16, 2021•1 hr 16 min
On this episode of Offbeat, we take a look at Appalachian culture and language. Southerners and Appalachian folk use a lot of similes, hyperboles and metaphors! If you're visiting the area, perhaps this guide will help you decipher the colloquialisms. Hosts: Heather and Dylan Email: mountainmurderspodcast@gmail.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support ....
May 12, 2021•1 hr
On this Mother's Day edition of Mountain Murders, we examine the case of Raynella Dossett Leath. Raynella was a Tennessee mother and nurse who buried two husbands under mysterious circumstances. Not only were investigators wondering if she was capable of murder--but she was also accused of shooting at another man. What motivated Raynella to possibly murder her husbands--greed, jealousy or was there something far darker in her personality? Intro Music By Joe Buck Yourself Hosts: Heather and Dylan...
May 09, 2021•1 hr 10 min
In this week's mini Offbeat episode, we're bringing you a loosey goose show filled with true crime news and weird stories. Join us as we dive into a possible Delphi murders suspect, a grisly discovery in a deep freezer, a criminal mom & daughter duo as well as a West Virginia murder. As always you may support our podcast at www.patreon.com/mountainmurderspodcast Hosts: Heather and Dylan Packer Email: mountainmurderspodcast@gmail.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.co...
May 05, 2021•41 min
In 1984, a pretty blonde recently divorced young woman went on a date but was stood up. Afterwards, she went joyriding with some old friends. She was missing for nearly 10 months before her body was discovered at the bottom of a 1200' cliff. Sometimes truth is stranger than fiction. Join us for a tale of true crime in the Northeastern corner of North Carolina. Hosts:Heather and Dylan Packer Intro music by Joe Buck Yourself Email: mountainmurderspodcast@gmail.com Support the show by signing up at...
May 02, 2021•52 min
Join us for Mountain Murder's weekly mini Offbeat episode. Though heavily medicated, we're bringing you a silly but somewhat informative show on Weird Laws. We journey through all 50 states to discuss some of the most peculiar laws on the books! Hosts: Heather and Dylan Email: mountainmurderspodcast@gmail.com To support the show join us at www.patreon.com for bonus content and ad free episodes Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support ...
Apr 30, 2021•49 min
For two decades, an organized crime family known as The Johnston Gang, terrorized farm communities. The highly sophisticated syndicate stole everything from tractors to fur coats. Their criminal activities escalated with the murders of two police officers and then ended in more blood shed. Enjoy this Mountain Murders episode on a hillbilly crime family you've likely never heard about. Support our show at www.patreon.com/mountainmurderspodcast to access extra content, ad free episodes and join ou...
Apr 29, 2021•1 hr 7 min
