The Sharon Lopatka case is one of the most bizarre crimes we've covered on Mountain Murders. In 1996, Sharon engaged in a consensual homicide -meeting a man on the Internet named Bobby Glass-and asking him to fulfill her sexual fantasy. Warning: this episode contains graphic depictions of sexual violence. Intro Music By Joe Buck Yourself Hosts Heather and Dylan Packer email mountainmurderspodcast@gmail.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--328...
Aug 14, 2022•1 hr 2 min
Dylan leads this midweek episode on the dangerous crime of swatting! Swatting is a criminal harassment tactic that has become increasingly popular among online gamers and streamers-and sometimes results in deadly consequences. Hosts Heather and Dylan Packer email mountainmurderspodcast@gmail.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support ....
Aug 10, 2022•29 min
Find us on Instagram at AppalachianTrueCrime! Nancy Siegel was a beautiful blonde who managed to swindle thousands of dollars from multiple husbands before setting her sights on unwitting victims. When Nancy met a retired Veteran named Jack Watkins-she hit pay dirt. Jack was smitten with the charming woman and she bilked him for thousands before disposing of him. Mountain Murders takes you down a dark and windy path to murder in what has been dubbed the "Jack in the Box" murder by some. Intro Mu...
Aug 08, 2022•1 hr 46 min
Follow our new Instagram account at AppalachianTrueCrime (Unfortunately we lost access to our old account) This week Mountain Murders takes you back to the era of the Great Depression. Harry Miller was a well to do retiree who financially supported his sister, Flora. Unfortunately, he is targeted by a man set on stealing his fortune. Intro Music Joe Buck Yourself Hosts Heather and Dylan Packer Email MountainMurdersPodcast@gmail.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/pod...
Jul 31, 2022•51 min
This week Heather (hosting solo) takes you to West Virginia to uncover details of a mysterious case. Jonathan Skaggs went to a party but disappeared. Later his remains were found in a fire-pit. To date no one has been convicted of his murder and the case remains unsolved. Intro music by Joe Buck Yourself Host Heather Packer email mountainmurderspodcast@gmail.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support ....
Jul 29, 2022•31 min
Hello, hello! We're bringing you a bonus episode this week directly from the mouths of listeners. This week Heather tells Dylan about black eyed creatures, backyard campouts and babysitters from hell Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support .
Jul 21, 2022•33 min
Join us for a mid-week episode! We're cruising through July in West Virginia-and bring you a tale of murder from the 1800s along with some random commentary. Enjoy! Hosts Heather and Dylan Packer email mountainmurderspodcast@gmail.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support ....
Jul 21, 2022•49 min
To Support the show click here https://linktr.ee/mountainmurders In our final episode of the Charles Manson series, Mountain Murders will walk you through the Tate-LaBianca murders. We discuss how the LAPD and LA County Sheriff's Offices were able to connect the dots and arrest Manson's family for the crimes. Intro music by Joe Buck Yourself Hosts Heather and Dylan Packer email mountainmurderspodcast@gmail.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders-...
Jul 17, 2022•1 hr 58 min
Join us for our second part on the infamous Charles Manson case. We follow up with Charlie's time in Haight-Ashbury and his quest for rock n roll stardom carving his way through Southern California. Intro music by Joe Buck Yourself Hosts Heather and Dylan Packer Email MountainMurdersPodcast@gmail.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support ....
Jul 11, 2022•2 hr 3 min
Let the love shine in, crunchy groovers. Mountain Murders is gonna take you on a lil' trip back to the Summer of Love setting the stage for Charles Manson part two! This episode will detail the neighborhood's history along with some true crime cases and Dylan delivers on some Charles Manson/CIA/LSD conspiracy theories! Hosts Heather and Dylan Packer email MountainMurdersPodcast@gmail.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support ....
Jul 07, 2022•55 min
A case we said we'd never cover....but here we are! Charles Manson is often associated with California-but he was born and raised in Appalachia! Join Mountain Murders as we examine his early childhood and teen years before he became an infamous criminal. Intro Music by Joe Buck Yourself Hosts Heather and Dylan Packer Email MountainMurdersPodcast@gmail.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support ....
Jul 04, 2022•1 hr 44 min
Rube Burrow started life as the son of a simple Alabama farmer. He moved to Texas where he became a cowboy, cattle hand and a farmer. The hardscrabble life of a rancher wasn't working for Rube-so he organized a gang along with his brother Jim-The Burrow's Gang. He became an infamous train robber in the Southern US. During the final years of the American frontier, Rube became one of the most wanted outlaws since Jesse James (his hero!). Join us for a tale of adventure and true crime as we go way ...
Jun 26, 2022•1 hr 33 min
We skipped this week's Wednesday episode so let us make it up to you! This week we're staying in Alabama to cover the case of Jolee Callan who was lured on a hike by her ex-boyfriend. Hosts Heather and Dylan Packer email mountainmurderspodcast@gmail.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support ....
Jun 26, 2022•44 min
Happy Father's Day! Jump back in time with us to Birmingham, Alabama in the 1880s to discuss Richard (Dick) Hawes. When the body of his 8 year old daughter is discovered floating in a lake, the investigation leads to more murders. A trail of lies eventually exposes Hawes to be a family annihilator. Intro music by Joe Buck Yourself Hosts Heather and Dylan Packer email mountainmurderspodcast@gmail.com To support the show check out www.patreon.com/mountainmurderspodcast Become a supporter of this p...
Jun 19, 2022•1 hr 34 min
Hayward Bissell was a man who led a troubled life. Seemingly plagued with mental illness, Bissell found himself within law enforcement's purview. After self-reporting symptoms of schizophrenia, he often refused further treatment only to be hospitalized again later. In 2000, Hayward embarks on a terror rampage through the south leaving behind a trail of carnage. Mountain Murders dives into one of the strangest true crime cases to date on episode 258! Intro by Joe Buck Yourself Hosts Heather and D...
Jun 13, 2022•1 hr 30 min
This week's Mountain Murders show discusses some recent crime news and goes off on about 40 tangents. You're welcome. Hosts Heather and Dylan email mountainmurderspodcast@gmail.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support ....
Jun 10, 2022•56 min
In 2012, a case shocked and captivated the state of Alabama. A 19 year old mother named Brittney Wood went missing after meeting up with her Uncle. A few days after Brittney was last seen, her Uncle Donald Holland was found with a perceived self inflicted gunshot wound to the head. Wood's disappearance led to law enforcement uncovering an incestuous child sex abuse ring involving three generations of her family. This week Mountain Murders will take on the difficult case of missing Brittney Wood....
Jun 06, 2022•1 hr 1 min
This week Mountain Murders takes a departure from the usual to bring you an episode filled with rants, raves, conspiracy theories and more. We're mad as hell --and we need to talk about our feelings! Everyone in America is traumatized by the current situation. Let's discuss gun violence, mass shootings, our shitty economy and the richest fuckers who keep us distracted with in fighting. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support ....
Jun 01, 2022•1 hr 27 min
In June 1995, a 21 year old pre-med student from Georgia named Jennifer Evans was on vacation with her girlfriends. She meets a Navy Seal at a nightclub in Virginia Beach and the pair hit it off. The next day Jennifer is reported missing by her friends. Join Mountain Murders as we dive into the murder of Jennifer Evans. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support ....
May 31, 2022•1 hr 24 min
Hey ya'll! Keeping the mid-week light, we cover movies that are based on true crime cases. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support .
May 27, 2022•37 min
19 year old Wanda McCoy was a married housewife who lived in Grundy, VA. In 1981, Wanda was found brutally raped and murdered by her husband, a coal miner. A suspect emerges with close ties to the couple and with a criminal history. The case seemed like a no brainer. However, the convicted killer will muster up a lot of media support who believe he's innocent until DNA reveals the truth, more than two decades later. Intro Music Joe Buck Yourself Hosts Heather and Dylan Packer email mountainmurde...
May 22, 2022•1 hr 43 min
This week we recap the latest in true crime news from the Brittanee Drexel case to Buffalo mass shooting. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support .
May 18, 2022•34 min
The three Briley brothers along with their teenage accomplice Duncan Meekins terrorized Richmond, VA in 1979-a killing spree that resulted in at least 11 deaths. The reign of terror slipped under law enforcement radar for nearly a year because of the randomness of the crimes. No specific group was targeted as the Briley gang targeted all races and socio-economic classes of people. They seemed to relish in the heinous killings escalating with each murder. Join us as Mountain Murders examines the ...
May 15, 2022•1 hr 29 min
The infamous case of John and Lorena Bobbitt made international headlines and became a part of pop culture phenomena. In 1993, Lorena Bobbitt cut off her husband's penis with a knife while he was sleeping. Mountain Murders takes a deep dive into the couple's history which included domestic violence and sexual abuse. Join us for a brand new episode! Intro Music by Joe Buck Yourself Hosts Heather and Dylan Packer email mountainmurderspodcast@gmail.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://ww...
May 08, 2022•1 hr 44 min
This week we dive into a case suggested by listener Justin! A true crime tale so strange it is actually the plot of a Hollywood movie. In 1997, Billy Crowder was a 19 year living in Ludowici, Georgia. He had been raised by his grandparents. Thurmon Martin, the family patriarch and Billy's grandfather was a nasty, abusive man. When Thurmon goes missing, the town is left wondering what happened? Hosts Heather and Dylan Email mountainmurderspodcast@gmail.com Become a supporter of this podcast: http...
May 04, 2022•53 min
To Support the Show click here https://linktr.ee/mountainmurders Alexis Murphy was a 17-year-old female from Nelson County, Virginia who went missing on August 3, 2013. She was last seen at a gas station in Lovingston, Virginia. Mountain Murders takes a look at her case Intro Music By Joe Buck Yourself Hosts Heather and Dylan Packer email mountainmurderspodcast@gmail.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support ....
May 02, 2022•1 hr 32 min
This week Mountain Murders takes a look at true crime news. We discuss a child sex sting in Tennessee, a bad cop no donut in Florida, a rapper with an interesting funeral in Washington DC...and then two famous true crime stories. We end the episode with a missing persons case of Paige Coffey from Ohio. Hosts Heather and Dylan Email mountainmurderspodcast@gmail.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support ....
Apr 26, 2022•1 hr 6 min
To support the show or for more information click here https://linktr.ee/mountainmurders In 1988, a serial killer was preying on sex workers in New Bedford, Massachusetts. Mountain Murders takes you on a journey to piece together the lives and stories of victims who were plucked from their struggles with addiction and viciously murdered only to be discarded off several highways surrounding the New Bedford area. It's a cold case but we hope the future with new forensic science can bring about jus...
Apr 25, 2022•1 hr 47 min
This week we discuss true crime news including cannibalism, edible gold fish crackers and a mystery tenant without a proper lease in Virginia. Join us for shenanigans! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support .
Apr 20, 2022•42 min
For more than 40 years, the story of Sunny Von Bulow's coma has intrigued the true crime world. A former Princess and wealthy heiress, Sunny, meets Claus Von Bulow in London during the late 1960s. The pair are married and for 12 years the marriage seems like a picture perfect scene. Then suddenly Sunny begans experiencing health issues. Was Claus Von Bulow attempting to murder his wife? Or was Sunny a depressed woman who tried to end her life? Mountain Murders explores the case diving deep into ...
Apr 18, 2022•1 hr 50 min
