Mountain Murders

SFC Mark Leshikar, a Green Beret soldier, was fatally shot by his fellow soldier and best friend, Billy Lavigne. In part two, Mountain Murders takes you through the military drug-trafficking network linking Chief Warrant Officer Timothy Dumas to a former NC State Trooper-turned-smuggler named Freddie Huff. Don't miss part two!  Intro music by Joe Buck Yourself Hosts Heather and Dylan  www.mountain...

Two men are found brutally murdered near Fort Bragg—Billy Lavigne and Timothy Dumas—their deaths written off as isolated violence in a military town. But the details don’t add up: drugs, elite soldiers, and silence. Mountain Murders takes you on a sordid journey through the dirty underside of a rogue military. Don't miss part one!  Intro music by Joe Buck Yourself Hosts Heather and Dylan www.mount...

January 7, 1998 started like any other winter morning for five-year-old Brittany Lynn Locklear and her mother in Raeford, North Carolina — until it didn’t. Brittany, a bright and affectionate kindergartner known for her hugs and cheerful spirit, was waiting for her school bus at the end of her family’s driveway when her mother briefly stepped inside the house. In that short moment, Brittany vanish...

In this episode, Mountain Murders examine the timeline of Keshaun Vanderhorst’s disappearance, the investigation that followed, and the haunting reality of a child who has never been found. This is a case that raises difficult questions about trust, accountability, and how easily a child can disappear without leaving a trace. Because for Keshaun, justice is still waiting.  Intro music by Joe Buck...

On December 4, 2022, 27-year-old Gretchen Fleming was last seen in Parkersburg, West Virginia after a night out with friends. What happened in the hours after she left the bar? Who was the last person to see her alive? We believe her case deserves attention, accountability, and justice. If you have information about the disappearance of Gretchen Fleming, please contact the Parkersburg Police Depar...

In this recrap of true crime news, Mountain Murders dives into stories making headlines! Former Michigan football coach, Macy's stabbing, Acid Attack and the Bartholomews Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support .

A young woman's body is discovered in Kentucky in 1968. With no identifying information, she becomes known locally as "Tent Girl". It takes 30 years for a concerned but determined citizen to track down Tent Girl's real identity. Though her case remains "unsolved", law enforcement now has a clear idea of what happened to the mysterious victim. Intro music by Joe Buck Yourself Hosts Heather and Dyla...

On a quiet August night in 2009, Virginia Tech students Heidi Childs and David Metzler drove out to the peaceful, wooded stretch of Caldwell Fields in the Jefferson National Forest—an area known for stargazing, campfires, and its serene beauty. By morning, the young couple was dead. Their lives were cut short in a brutal and unexplained attack that continues to haunt the New River Valley. In this...

Mountain Murders dives into one of Florida’s most disturbing true crime stories—the Tyler Hadley case. At just 17 years old, Hadley committed an unthinkable act that shocked his Port St. Lucie community and sent ripples through the true crime world. After brutally murdering his parents in their own home, Tyler infamously threw a massive house party with their bodies still inside. Intro Music by Jo...

In this chilling episode, Mountain Murders travels to Columbus, GA to uncover one of the most shocking cases to ever strike the region: The Curry Family murders. When mother-to-be Ann Curry and her two young children are found brutally slain in their home, the quiet community was thrust into fear, confusion, and decades of speculation. Intro music by Joe Buck Yourself Hosts Heather and Dylan Packe...

In this episode, Mountain Murders takes a look at a dangerous career: real estate. A real estate agent puts themselves in harms way everyday meeting up with strangers. Sometimes those meetings can go wrong. But on the other hand, sometimes real estate agents get caught up in legal trouble all on their own. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--32818...

We're baaaacckkkk! Mountain Murders recraps crime this week. Epstein files release, Melodee Buzzard case, a sextortion murder, and more.  Hosts Heather and Dylan Proud to partner with the Darkcast Network!  www.mountainmurderspodcast.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support .

In this episode, we travel to Brunswick, Georgia, to revisit a crime that stunned the community and left investigators shaken: the Glynn County Massacre of 2009. What began as a quiet evening inside a modest mobile home ended in one of the deadliest homicide cases the county had ever seen. Eight people were murdered, and a ninth was left critically injured. The brutality and scale of the violence...

In part two of our deep dive into the tragic kidnapping and murder of six-year-old Adam Walsh, we explore the high-profile suspects, including the controversial confessions that shaped the investigation. We also examine how Adam’s father, John Walsh, turned unimaginable loss into a lifelong mission—using his grief to fuel change through America’s Most Wanted and decades of victim advocacy. Join us...

In this episode of Mountain Murders, we revisit one of the most heartbreaking and pivotal cases in American true crime history—the 1981 abduction and murder of six-year-old Adam Walsh. What began as a routine trip to a Florida department store became every parent’s worst nightmare, sparking a nationwide manhunt and forever changing the way law enforcement handles missing children. Join us as we br...

Mountain Murders reads your listener stories! Ahead of spooky season, we present tales of stalkers, sleepovers, fur babies, and more.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support .

Mountain Murders discusses the 2003 film Monster. It is based on the true story of serial killer Aileen Wuornos.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support .

In this chilling episode of Mountain Murders, we dive into one of North Carolina’s most disturbing true crime cases — the twisted story of Pazuzu Algarad and Amber Burch. Behind the boarded-up doors of a suburban home in Clemmons lay a nightmare few could imagine: satanic rituals, human remains buried in the backyard, and a community gripped by fear and disbelief. We unravel the dark descent of Jo...

This week on Mountain Murders, we’re heading deep into the Australian Outback to explore the terrifying story behind Wolf Creek. The chilling film was inspired by the real-life crimes of Ivan Milat — the Backpacker Killer — whose brutal murders shocked the world. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support .

Mountain Murders bring part two of the Maura Murray case. In this final episode, we examine more evidence and theories surrounding her disappearance.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support .

In February 2004, 21-year-old nursing student Maura Murray vanished after a car crash on a rural New Hampshire road—and nearly two decades later, her case remains one of the most haunting and debated mysteries in true crime. In Part One, we dive into Maura’s background, the days leading up to her disappearance, and the puzzling events of February 9th.  Intro music by Joe Buck Yourself Hosts Heathe...

This week on Mountain Murders, we’re diving into one of the most chilling and controversial haunting cases in American history — A Haunting in Connecticut. The 2009 horror film was inspired by the real-life experiences of the Snedeker family, who moved into a former funeral home in Southington, Connecticut, in the 1980s. Soon after settling in, they claimed to encounter terrifying paranormal activ...

🔪 This week on Mountain Murders: We’re diving into the chilling case of Paul John Knowles, the so-called “Casanova Killer.” Charming, cunning, and cold-blooded—Knowles left a trail of victims across the country in the 1970s. Was he a smooth-talking drifter or a true criminal mastermind? Tune in as we unravel the twisted story behind one of America’s most dangerous charmers. Hosted by Heather and...

When Jennifer’s Body hit theaters in 2009, critics dismissed it as a quirky teen horror comedy. Years later, the film has gained cult status—not only for its feminist themes, but also for its chilling connection to real life. The story of a popular high school girl who becomes the victim of a satanic sacrifice echoes the tragic 1995 murder of 15-year-old Elyse Pahler in Arroyo Grande, California....

In 1994, 19-year-old Emory University sophomore Shannon Melendi vanished after working as a scorekeeper at a softball game in Atlanta, Georgia. Her sudden disappearance baffled investigators and terrified the community. For years, Shannon’s family lived with unanswered questions until a chilling truth was uncovered. In this episode, we trace the haunting case of Shannon Melendi—from the day she we...