Matt Hiers and Danielle Myers

Carolina Crimes

The only podcast dedicated solely to crimes committed in South Carolina! lTwo South Carolina natives and true crime enthusiasts have teamed up to examine some of the most heinous and shocking crimes ever committed in the Palmetto State.

Author

Matt Hiers and Danielle Myers

Category

True Crime

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www.spreaker.com

Latest episode

Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

EPISODE 158: "The Killer is Still Out There": The Sumter County Does 26.02.2024

This nationally known mystery started with a double murder of a young couple in 1976. After years of clues, leads, and the discovery of the murder weapon, the identity of the victims remained unknown for decades until DNA aided in the investigation. This unsolved mystery continues to baffle those close to the case. Hopefully, justice will eventually be served. Get your Carolina Crimes Gear at www....

EPISODE 157: “Ambush in York”: The Murder of Melvin Roberts 19.02.2024

In 2010, a successful attorney and businessman and his longtime girlfriend were attacked in his driveway costing him his life. The deeper investigatiors dug, the clues and inconsistencies only pointed in one direction. Get your Carolina Crimes Gear at www.carolinacrimesstore.com Follow us on Social Media: Facebook: Carolina Crimes Podcast Twitter: @SCcrimespod Sources: https://amp.charlotteobserve...

EPISODE 156: "Wrong Place, Wrong Time, Wrong Guy?”: The Doorstep Slaying of Jamil Phillips 12.02.2024

In 2013, an Abbeville man was shot in cold blood on his parents' doorstep. Several theories arose with nothing more than tire tracks and cigarette butts to go off of. Assumptions came and went until a revelation came from one county over. Get your Carolina Crimes Apparel at www.carolinacrimesstore.com Follow us on Social Media: Facebook:Carolina Crimes Podcast Twitter: @SCcrimespod

EPISODE 155: "Injustice of the Past": The Story of George Stinney, Betty June Binnicker, and Mary Emma Thames 05.02.2024

In 1944, two young girls in Alcolu,SC never made it home. Police made a quick arrest based on a wintness statement that resulted in the youngest person in Amercan history being sent to the electric chair. In this episode we examine the facts, theories, and rumors surrounding this case and the eventual pusuit of justice 70 years after the murders. Get your Carolina Crimes Gear at www.carolinacrimes...

EPISODE 154: "Downtown Chaos": Marko Drayton 29.01.2024

In 2002, a distraught Charleston County teen mourned the loss of his cousin and best friend in a robbery gone wrong. The grief began to mount and affect his behavior. The young man began acting bizarrely until finally an accident pushed him over the edge to murder. Get your Carolina Crimes Apparel at www.carolinacrimesstore.com Follow us on Social Media: Facebook: Carolina Crimes Podcast Twitter:...

EPISODE 153: "The Life Changing Afternoon”: The Murder of Mary Alice Stutts 22.01.2024

One afternoon in Dillon, a group of young men made a series of terrible decisions. The life of an elderly resident was senselessly taken and the young men's lives would be virtually ruined. Get your Carolina Crimes Gear at www.carolinacrimesstore.com Follow us on Social Media: Facebook: Carolina Crimes Podcast Twitter: @SCcrimespod

EPISODE 152: "Nature vs. Nurture": Joseph Ernest Atkins 15.01.2024

Is it possible for a murderer to be manufactured from his environment? You make the call in this tragic tale from North Charleston of domestic abuse, childhood trauma, war, and finally murder.

EPISODE 151: "The Adulterous Ambush": The Murder of Fred Engel 08.01.2024

In 2008, a sucessful businessman vanished while checking his mailbox. The Carolina Forest man was soon found mudered in the nearby woods. Authorities turned to technology to pinpoint exactly who was responsible in his brazen, senseless murder. Get your Carolina Crimes Gear at www.carolinacrimesstore.com Follow us on Social Media: Facebook: Carolina Crimes Podcast Twitter: @Sccrimespod

EPISODE 150: "Cruel Blood": The Bigham Family Saga 01.01.2024

One of our most often requested episodes is here!!!Spanning two centuries and 3 generations, one family in Marion and Florence Counties terrorized employees, neighbors, and each other. This episodes covers the evil and murder that all emminated from one family. Get your Carolina Crimes gear at www.carolinacrimesstore.com Follow us on Social Media: Facebook: Carolina Crimes Podcast Twitter: @SCcrim...

EPISODE 149: “Holiday Horrors”: A Christmas Double Episode 25.12.2023

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you all! This week we cover two crimes that took place this time of year, including a nefarious Santa, and a killer out of touch with reality. Get your Carolina Crimes gear at www.carolinacrimesstore.com Sources: https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/local/2014/12/24/anderson-co-deputies-investigating-shooting-victims/20851611/ https://www.wistv.com/stor...

EPISODE 148: "Luring Their Prey": The Murder of Edwin Diaz-Chirinos 18.12.2023

In 2016, a group of young Laurens County residents took part in a deadly "bait and switch". They targeted a bright young man with a promising future and their misdeeds turned into senseless, careless evil. Follow us on Social Media: Facebook: Carolina Crimes Podcast Twitter: @Sccrimespod

EPISODE 147: "The Family Feud That Wasn't": The Murder of Charlie and Diane Parker 11.12.2023

When a beloved couple was found murdered on the Horry County form that they called home, all signs pointed to it being an "inside job". A close family member and her significant other had the motive, the means, and a shaky alibi. Were they responsible or was it someone completely off the radar. Get your Carolina Crimes gear at www.carolinacrimesstore.com Follow us on Social Media: Facebook: Caroli...

EPISODE 146: "Terror at Home": The Murder of James Smith 04.12.2023

In 1987, a Spartanburg County man came home to a horrific scene. Trying to stop the intruder ended up costing him his life. When the case went cold, authorities would have to wait decades for technology to catch up to the perpetrator.

EPISODE 145 "The Beneficiary": The Murder of Linda and Shaun Williams 27.11.2023

In 1991, a Georgia couple were experiencing profound economic hardships. The wife began to become fed up with her husband's excuses, lack of work, and lack of motivation. She had started thinking of leaving when inexplicably she and her 12 year old son were found in the Sumter National Forrest apparently victims of a auto accident. Get your Carolina Crimes gear at www.carolinacrimesstore.com Sourc...

EPISODE 144: " The Horror Laying in Wait": The Ambush of the Plylers 20.11.2023

In 1983, a beloved hard working couple in Lancaster came home after their workday to find the unthinkable. A monster awaited them poised for a violent ambush. With a cloudy motive, and unexcusable brutality, the assailant left the community puzzled. Follow us ion Social Media: Facebook: Carolina Crimes Podcast Twitter: @SCcrimespod

EPISODE 143: " The Ambush of the Principal": The Murder of Dennis Hepler 13.11.2023

In 1988, a young, first year Elementary School Principal was preparing for the upcoming school year when tragedy struck and Mr. Hepler never got the chance to lead his own school. This week, we examine the senslessness of this crime and the myriad of lives that were never the same again in Anderson County. Get your Carolina Crimes Gear at www.carolinacrimesstore.com Follow us on Social Media: Face...

EPISODE 142: "No Suspect, No Motive, No Answers": The Murder of Elma Defee 06.11.2023

In 1983, a Florence County wife and mother of five, ran a few errands after work. She passed her huisband and waved to him on his way home but she was never seen alaive again. This heartbreaking cold case has continued to baffle law enforcement even after her body was discovered. Our hope is that someone somewhere can help bring information to authorities that will result in justice. Get your Caro...

EPISODE 141: "The Winnsboro Witch Trials and More": A Halloween Special 30.10.2023

This week, we tell several tales ,legends, and examine true "trials" about witchcraft in the Palmetto State. From Winnsboro to Paris Mountain, we get in the Halloween spirit discussing stories that arose from this alleged wicked men and women. Get your Carolina Crimes gear at www.carolinacrimesstore.com Follow us on Social Media: Facebook: Carolina Crimes Podcast Twitter: @Sccrimespod

EPISODE 140: "Still Searching for Answers": The Robbery of Blue Ridge Savings Bank 23.10.2023

On a Friday afternoon in 2003, a small community bank was robbed in Greer ,SC. The worst imaginable scenario took place and three beloved individuals lost their lives. 20 years later, police and the public are still trying to find the perpetrator. Get Your Carolina Crimes Merch at www.carolinacrimesstore.com Follow us on Social Media: Facebook: Carolina Crimes Podcast Twitter: @SCcrimespod

EPISODE 139: "The Unlikely Bank Robber": The Curious Case of Richard Inman 16.10.2023

In 2017, an uncharacteristically polite bank robber pulled a heist in Simpsonville in broad daylight. He wore no mask and even wished the bank employees a good day as he exited. Almost instanly, he was recognized by law enforcement officers and friends throughout the upstate. In this episode we delve into the physiology of the brain's frontal lobe and explore why and how a once "pillar of the comm...

EPISODE 138: "Getting Everyone Involved": The Murder, Burial, Burial, and Burial of Jerry Johnson 09.10.2023

In the Spring of 2018, a young father went inexplicably missing in Sumter County. It took law enforcement a lot of decipering, questioning, and searching due to the ammount of people involved. Finally, fingers started pointing and people starting talking after a fisherman had an unexpected catch in Lake Marion. Get your Carolina CRimes Gear at www.carolinacrimesstore.com Follow us on Social Media:...

EPISODE 137: "The Killer Cop": The Elusive Daniel Hiers 02.10.2023

A school resource officer prided himself in being a mentor and role model to children in and outside of school. What the public didn't know was that he lived a double life and he was surrounding himself with prey. When his plan and deeds were exposed, he turned desperate and deadly. Find your Carolina Crimes Apparel at www.carolinacrimesstore.com Follow us on Social Media: Facebook: Carolina Crime...

EPISODE 136: "The Killing of the Coroner": The Murder of Dr. Joe Smith 25.09.2023

In 1979, a well respected doctor and Deputy Coroner in Lancaster unexpectly missed work one Monday morning to the surprise of his staff. Things escalated when he could not be reached the following Tuesday. The upstanding doctor had been brutally murdered in his own bed with no suspects. After over a year of unraveling and building their case, law enforcement finally found their suspect and rocked...

EPISODE 135: "The Rogue Realtor": The Tragic Murder of Melinda Snyder 18.09.2023

In 1990, a young Winthrop Graduate was beginning a career that she loved,teaching children. Her kindess and beauty were admired by all, including the monster that would end her life. After suspects began to fall off of investigators' list, they relied on a fairly new scientific method to catch the killer : DNA. Special Thanks to The herald and OTS Media Get your Carolina Crimes Gear at www.carolin...

EPISODE 134: "Justice Much Too Late": Thomas and Meeks Griffin 11.09.2023

In 1913, a Confederate veteran and landowner in Blackstock, SC was inexplicably murdered in his home. With nothing more than rumors, hearsay, and the testimony of a known miscreant, four men were sentenced to death. Almost a century later, the case was rexamined by famed relative who fought for justice for the wrongly accussed. Get your Carolina Crimes Gear at www.carolinacrimesstore.com Follow us...

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