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Mountain Murders

East coast murders covered by Appalachian folks, 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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Episodes

High Rats

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, 20241 hr 6 min

Joanne Little

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, 20241 hr 31 min

Dylan "Fitness Influencer"

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, 202455 min

"Rattlesnake Daddy" Sprout Young

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, 20241 hr 15 min

Naked Ninja Streetfighters

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, 20241 hr 3 min

Sallie Saxon

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, 20241 hr 27 min

Big Bend Killing

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, 20241 hr 16 min

The Senseless Murder of Bob Sheldon

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, 202455 min

Happy Endings

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, 20241 hr 6 min

Billy Mansfield Jr

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, 20241 hr 30 min

Big Ol' Trash Salad

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, 202454 min

January Listener Stories

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, 202447 min

James Jordan

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, 20241 hr 43 min

Sad Sacks

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, 202447 min

The Murder of Melissa McLauchlin

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, 20241 hr 8 min

Neck Holes Dot Com

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, 20241 hr 1 min

Roy Lee Fox

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, 20241 hr 30 min

Ebay Bullies

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, 202452 min

Nancy Spungen

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, 20242 hr 18 min

New Year, New Crimes!

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, 202452 min

Cleveland Torso Murders Part Two

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, 20241 hr 48 min

New Year's Resolutions

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, 202346 min

Cleveland Torso Murders Part One

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, 20232 hr 14 min

Seeking Christmas Hams

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, 202337 min

Suzanne Jovin

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, 20231 hr 18 min

Social Media Bomb Market

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, 202342 min

Lumberton Three

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, 20231 hr 26 min

Extra Hot Takes

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, 20231 hr 12 min

Frreeway Phantom

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, 20231 hr 56 min

"End of the week" midweek

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, 202347 min
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