Crime Off The Grid

A 16 year old girl was abducted after cheerleading practice by a "trusted" family friend and taken deep into the largest wilderness in the lower 48.  Hear how a group of horse riders saw something then said something that led to her dramatic rescue. For more information about the podcast, check out  https://crimeoffthegrid.com/  Also...We've Got Merch!!    Check us out on Instagram https://www.ins...

Claude Dallas, a well known unethical mountain man, murders two Idaho Fish and Game Officers, then evades the law who will never give up looking for him and bringing him to justice. For more information about the podcast, check out  https://crimeoffthegrid.com/  Also...We've Got Merch!!    Check us out on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/crimeoffthegridpodcast/ and  (1) Facebook SUPPORT THE SHO...

A  couple's trip to a "honeymoon spot" in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore turns deadly. For more information about the podcast, check out  https://crimeoffthegrid.com/  Also...We've Got Merch!!    Check us out on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/crimeoffthegridpodcast/ and  (1) Facebook SUPPORT THE SHOW: We would love your support so we can keep the episodes coming! https://www.buymeacoffee.c...

In the early years of Yellowstone as a National Park, market hunters decimated the wildlife for profit.  Fast forward to current times in the park and hear how rangers hunt the head hunters and bring them justices. (PS, this episode has some audio noises that could not be eliminated.  We apologize and are working to fix that for next time!) For more information about the podcast, check out  https:...

A dedicated and beloved US Park Ranger is on patrol to respond to a visitor complaint when the unthinkable happens.  There are no such things as "routine" contacts in law enforcement. For more information about the podcast, check out https://crimeoffthegrid.com/ Also...We've Got Merch!!    Check us out on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/crimeoffthegridpodcast/  and  (1) Facebook SUPPORT THE SH...

Ranger Russ and Tara discuss illegal antler poaching in the National Parks and the high-tech ways rangers have outsmarted the outlaws. For more information about the podcast, check out  https://crimeoffthegrid.com/  Also...We've Got Merch!!     Check us out on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/crimeoffthegridpodcast/   and  (1) Facebook SUPPORT THE SHOW: We would love your support so we can keep...

A man is found dead by hikers in a historic cemetery of a National Park with a gunshot to the head. Was this revenge? There may be a second revenge twist before it’s all over. For more information about the podcast, check out  https://crimeoffthegrid.com/  Also...We've Got Merch!!    Check us out on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/crimeoffthegridpodcast/  and  (1) Facebook SUPPORT THE SHOW: We...

He commits heinous crimes like rape and murder, but all of the witnesses have seemed to disappear.  The body count grows as they are recovered in the lakes of the Manistee National Forest.  Dr. Justin Wright, forensic psychologist, helps break down the how the killer is thinking during his crime sprees and during his antics in court. The legal circumstances discussed by Dr Wright in the podcast we...

Tara and Nancy share two similar tales from two different National Parks. For more information about the podcast, check out https://crimeoffthegrid.com/ Also...We've Got Merch!! Check us out on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/crimeoffthegridpodcast/ and  (1) Facebook SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cotg Check out Duane Martinz! https://www.duanemartinz.com/ Support the show! For...

A brutal crime was committed at Ft Eustis Military base in Virginia, and the suspects fled to Shenandoah National Park.  A cool headed ranger lead the chase involving  multiple law enforcement agencies to bring the bizarre criminals to an ending no one could have expected. For more information about the podcast, check out https://crimeoffthegrid.com/ Also...We've Got Merch!! Check us out on Instag...

This is the story of Stanley Baker aka the "Hippie Cannibal" who said to a cop "I have a problem, I'm a cannibal." You don't want to miss this! For more information about the podcast, check out https://crimeoffthegrid.com/ Also...We've Got Merch!! Check us out on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/crimeoffthegridpodcast/ and  (1) Facebook SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cotg Suppor...

Find out what happens in Saguaro National Park when a park ranger makes a vehicle stop on a "dark desert highway." For more information about the podcast, check out https://crimeoffthegrid.com/ Check us out on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/crimeoffthegridpodcast/ and  (1) Facebook SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cotg Support the show! For bonus content join our Patreon! patreo...

Escapee Danny Ray Horning lead law enforcement on  the biggest manhunt ever in the state of Arizona as he eluded approximately 800 officers.  However, his plans of kidnapping and taking hostages in Grand Canyon National Park were foiled by NPS Park Rangers as he created mayhem in the park for nearly 10 days. For more information about the podcast, check out https://crimeoffthegrid.com/ Check us ou...

Introducing Crime Off the Grid Newsroom!  Your source for news and commentary from wild places (emphasis on the commentary). Support the show! For bonus content join our Patreon! patreon.com/CrimeOfftheGrid For a one time donation : https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cotg For more information  about the podcast, check out https://crimeoffthegrid.com/ Check out our Merch! !  https://in-wild-places.square...

A killer preyed on hikers across 3 National Forests in the South.  So many that he was nicknamed "The National Forest Serial Killer." For more information about the podcast, check out https://crimeoffthegrid.com/ Check us out on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/crimeoffthegridpodcast/ and  (1) Facebook SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cotg Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ga...

Hear what happens when a ranger in an old ill-equipped patrol car is in pursuit of an international master of disguise.  You can't make this stuff up!  For more information about the podcast, check out https://crimeoffthegrid.com/ SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cotg Support the show! For bonus content join our Patreon! patreon.com/CrimeOfftheGrid For a one time donation : https://w...

Deep in the Everglades, a woman escapes violence from husband who then turns his aggression on the Park Rangers. National Domestic Violence Hotline and Support: https://www.thehotline.org/ 800-799-SAFE Text START to 88788 For more information about the podcast, check out https://crimeoffthegrid.com/ SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cotg Sources: Miami Herald June 22, 2021 https://www...

What happens in the middle of the wilderness in Yellowstone when a fugitive absconds from reporting to prison? Also, nothing wrong with a little competition between rangers trying to get to be the first responders to a capsized boat! For more information about the podcast, check out https://crimeoffthegrid.com/ SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cotg Support the show! For bonus content...

From  nuisance to murderer, a man terrorized hikers on the Appalachian Trail for months before killing a military veteran who loved to hike because it brought him solace.  The attacker seriously injured another who's amazing strength and resilience led to the attacker's capture. For more information about the podcast, check out https://crimeoffthegrid.com/ SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.buymeacoffe...

A serial killer makes his mistake by killing his 4th (or maybe 5th?) victim in Grand Canyon National Park.  Ranger Nick was on scene and is here to give us some details from the Ranger's view. Sources links:   Robert Spangler - Wikipedia https://murderpedia.org/male. S/s/spangler-robert.htm The Plea — Robert Spangler, a unique black widower killed his wives the Crime Library — Crime Library   SUPP...

A real life boogeyman is lying in wait as he decides to commit a crime off the grid in Yellowstone National Park. And no, we're not talking about Sasquatch.  This particular "boogeyman wannabe" has met his match when he encounters a real life hero. Learn more about the show by checking out our website at https://crimeoffthegrid.com/ Also, check us out on the socials https://www.instagram.com/crime...

Welcome to Ranger Tales where we have real stories from real rangers and other first responders in Wild and Off the Grid Places. What happens during a day in the life of a ranger?  Stuff that you just can't make up.  And it's probably not what you think. It's not all riding horses through meadows and smelling wildflowers!  Former Special Agent in Charge from the Bureau of Land Management, Loren, i...

When one spouse of a newlywed couple of only eight days does not return from an outing with the other spouse, friends and family get concerned and alert the authorities.  This episode ends in one of the most beautiful National Parks on earth, and with quite a tragic fall from grace. Learn more about the show by checking out our website at https://crimeoffthegrid.com/ Also, check us out on the soci...

Welcome to Crime Off the Grid!  This is a true crime podcast about crime in our National Parks, National Forests, and other wild places.  We'll tell the stories of the men and women who respond to and investigate these crimes in off-the-grid places as well as real ranger stories from the "you just can't make this stuff up" files.  Check back in September for the first episodes to launch.   Get you...