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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

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Janice Buttrum

Mountain Murders ·

2021/09/07

In 1981, 17 year old Janice Buttrum became the youngest woman to be given a death sentence in the United States. Mountain Murders will take a look at a case that still haunts Georgia. When 15 year old Janice meets 26 year old Danny Buttrum --it was love at first sight. But lust can be deadly. Janice and Danny brutally murder a young woman at a road side motel while their 18 month old daughter plays a few feet away. Intro music by Joe Buck YourselfHosts: Heather and Dylan Packeremail:

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Offbeat: Stanky Jungle

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2021/09/01

This week's Offbeat brings some true crime updates and Dylan derails the show, as expected. Hosts: Heather and Dylan PackerEmail: mountainmurderspodcast@gmail.comTo support the show join us at www.patreon.com/mountainmurderspodcast for access to ad free episodes, bonus content & more!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

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Megan Maxwell & Teresa Lewis

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2021/08/30

This week's episode brings you to Patron suggested cases. First, Mountain Murders travels to Newport, Tennessee to discuss the brutal murder of a young woman named Megan Maxwell. Megan went missing in the early morning hours of April 26, 2009 --her burned vehicle turns up a few hours after she's last been seen. The investigation takes 19 months before a person of interest comes into focus. Our second case involves a woman named Teresa Lewis, known to have a low IQ, who becomes entangled in an

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Offbeat: Cherokee Legend of Moon Eyed People

Mountain Murders ·

2021/08/25

This week's Offbeat takes a look at a Cherokee Legend of the Moon Eyed People who were underground dwellers. Though little evidence exists, the story infiltrated American culture in the 17th and 18th centuries. A monument exists in a state park which is believed to have been built by the pale skinned nocturnal people in 400-500 CE. Hosts: Heather and Dylanemail: mountainmurderspodcast@gmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast:

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Taco Bell Strangler: Henry Louis Wallace

Mountain Murders ·

2021/08/22

In the early 1990s a monster was preying on young black women within a 5 mile radius of East Charlotte, NC. As the crimes escalated in violence, Charlotte police couldn't determine if the murders were the work of a serial killer. Some of the crimes seemed to have similar details while other elements were unique in each case. The FBI was finally called in--and they concluded it was not the work of a serial killer. However, that was an erroneous conclusion. The women had one thing in common--each

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SPECIAL REQUEST: Haywood Co, NC Historic Flooding

Mountain Murders ·

2021/08/18

Hi! Mountain Murders is raising money for the historic flooding in our county. Click link to help https://www.gofundme.com/f/haywood-county-flooding-disaster-relief?utm_campaign=p_cf+share-flow-1&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customerBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

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Offbeat: August Listener Stories

Mountain Murders ·

2021/08/18

August is all about our listeners! All month long cases covered are suggested by patrons who've generously supported the show at Patreon.com We've compiled our Listener Stories sent in by you! We've got stories about ghosts, mysterious tombstones, psychic abilities and more. Hosts: Heather and Dylan PackerEmail: mountainmurderspodcast@gmail.comwww.patreon.com/mountainmurderspodcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

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"The Iceman" Richard Kuklinski Part Two

Mountain Murders ·

2021/08/15

Support the show at www.patreon.com/mountainmurderspodcast for bonus content, ad free episodes and an invite to our Discord chat!In part two of "The Iceman", Mountain Murders dives deeper into his marriage to Barbara and his life as a suburban family man. Little did most know underneath the surface a killer was hiding. Richard's criminal enterprises continue with pornography, hijacking, and contract killing. He develops relationships with the 5 New York crime families committing some of the most

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Offbeat: Missing in the Park Cassie Sheetz and Jessie...

Mountain Murders ·

2021/08/11

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.

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"The Iceman" Richard Kuklinski Part One

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2021/08/08

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 YourselfHosts: Heather and Dylan PackerEmail: mountainmurderspodcast@gmail.com to support the show join us at

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Offbeat: Missing in the Park Conspiracy Theories

Mountain Murders ·

2021/08/05

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 & DylanEmail: mountainmurderspodcast@gmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

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Danny Hembree

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2021/08/02

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

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Offbeat series: Missing in the Park part 1

Mountain Murders ·

2021/07/28

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 PackerEmail

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Richard "Syko Sam" McCroskey

Mountain Murders ·

2021/07/25

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 deadly

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Offbeat: The Happy Hour

Mountain Murders ·

2021/07/22

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 PackerEmail: mountainmurderspodcast@gmail.comwww.patreon.com/mountainmurderspodcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

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The Murder of Danny Hansford

Mountain Murders ·

2021/07/18

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

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Israel Keyes

Mountain Murders ·

2021/07/11

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 YourselfHosts: Heather and Dylan Packer Email:

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Offbeat: How to Hike Like a Boss

Mountain Murders ·

2021/07/07

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 DylanEmail: mountainmurderspodcast@gmail.comSupport the show at www.patreon.com/mountainmurderspodcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

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The Shenandoah Murders

Mountain Murders ·

2021/07/04

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 Joe

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Offbeat: Zodiac McAfee Murder Week

Mountain Murders ·

2021/06/30

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.

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