Join 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 mountainmurderspodcast@gmail.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support ....
Mar 15, 2024•1 hr 6 min
Joan 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're pr...
Mar 12, 2024•1 hr 31 min
Are 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.
Mar 07, 2024•55 min
Leroy 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 pol...
Mar 04, 2024•1 hr 15 min
This 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.
Feb 29, 2024•1 hr 3 min
This 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/mountainmu...
Feb 26, 2024•1 hr 27 min
A 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 Be...
Feb 18, 2024•1 hr 16 min
Bob 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 ....
Feb 11, 2024•55 min
Massage 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 ....
Feb 07, 2024•1 hr 6 min
This 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 behavior w...
Feb 05, 2024•1 hr 30 min
Thank 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 mountainmurderspodcast@gmail.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support ....
Jan 31, 2024•54 min
Join 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 mountainmurderspodcast@gmail.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support .
Jan 30, 2024•47 min
James 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 stra...
Jan 29, 2024•1 hr 43 min
This 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 ....
Jan 26, 2024•47 min
25-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.spreaker.com/p...
Jan 21, 2024•1 hr 8 min
Hey 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 .
Jan 18, 2024•1 hr 1 min
In 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 part of ...
Jan 15, 2024•1 hr 30 min
This 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 .
Jan 13, 2024•52 min
Warning: 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 drug a...
Jan 11, 2024•2 hr 18 min
2024 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 .
Jan 04, 2024•52 min
Mountain 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 Your...
Jan 02, 2024•1 hr 48 min
Headed 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 .
Dec 28, 2023•46 min
The 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 Musi...
Dec 27, 2023•2 hr 14 min
Just 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 ....
Dec 21, 2023•37 min
To 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 why ...
Dec 17, 2023•1 hr 18 min
This 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 ....
Dec 13, 2023•42 min
There 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 as vio...
Dec 11, 2023•1 hr 26 min
Mountain 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 ....
Dec 07, 2023•1 hr 12 min
In 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 Beco...
Dec 04, 2023•1 hr 56 min
Mountain 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 .
Dec 02, 2023•47 min