Mountain Murders

Dylan leads this midweek episode on the dangerous crime of swatting! Swatting is a criminal harassment tactic that has become increasingly popular among online gamers and streamers-and sometimes results in deadly consequences. Hosts Heather and Dylan Packer email mountainmurderspodcast@gmail.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support...

Find us on Instagram at AppalachianTrueCrime! Nancy Siegel was a beautiful blonde who managed to swindle thousands of dollars from multiple husbands before setting her sights on unwitting victims. When Nancy met a retired Veteran named Jack Watkins-she hit pay dirt. Jack was smitten with the charming woman and she bilked him for thousands before disposing of him. Mountain Murders takes you down a...

Follow our new Instagram account at AppalachianTrueCrime (Unfortunately we lost access to our old account) This week Mountain Murders takes you back to the era of the Great Depression. Harry Miller was a well to do retiree who financially supported his sister, Flora. Unfortunately, he is targeted by a man set on stealing his fortune. Intro Music Joe Buck Yourself Hosts Heather and Dylan Packer Ema...

This week Heather (hosting solo) takes you to West Virginia to uncover details of a mysterious case. Jonathan Skaggs went to a party but disappeared. Later his remains were found in a fire-pit. To date no one has been convicted of his murder and the case remains unsolved. Intro music by Joe Buck Yourself Host Heather Packer email mountainmurderspodcast@gmail.com Become a supporter of this podcast:...

Hello, hello! We're bringing you a bonus episode this week directly from the mouths of listeners. This week Heather tells Dylan about black eyed creatures, backyard campouts and babysitters from hell Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support .

Join us for a mid-week episode! We're cruising through July in West Virginia-and bring you a tale of murder from the 1800s along with some random commentary. Enjoy! Hosts Heather and Dylan Packer email mountainmurderspodcast@gmail.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support .

To Support the show click here https://linktr.ee/mountainmurders In our final episode of the Charles Manson series, Mountain Murders will walk you through the Tate-LaBianca murders. We discuss how the LAPD and LA County Sheriff's Offices were able to connect the dots and arrest Manson's family for the crimes. Intro music by Joe Buck Yourself Hosts Heather and Dylan Packer email mountainmurderspodc...

Join us for our second part on the infamous Charles Manson case. We follow up with Charlie's time in Haight-Ashbury and his quest for rock n roll stardom carving his way through Southern California. Intro music by Joe Buck Yourself Hosts Heather and Dylan Packer Email MountainMurdersPodcast@gmail.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/sup...

Let the love shine in, crunchy groovers. Mountain Murders is gonna take you on a lil' trip back to the Summer of Love setting the stage for Charles Manson part two! This episode will detail the neighborhood's history along with some true crime cases and Dylan delivers on some Charles Manson/CIA/LSD conspiracy theories! Hosts Heather and Dylan Packer email MountainMurdersPodcast@gmail.com Become a...

A case we said we'd never cover....but here we are! Charles Manson is often associated with California-but he was born and raised in Appalachia! Join Mountain Murders as we examine his early childhood and teen years before he became an infamous criminal. Intro Music by Joe Buck Yourself Hosts Heather and Dylan Packer Email MountainMurdersPodcast@gmail.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https:...

Rube Burrow started life as the son of a simple Alabama farmer. He moved to Texas where he became a cowboy, cattle hand and a farmer. The hardscrabble life of a rancher wasn't working for Rube-so he organized a gang along with his brother Jim-The Burrow's Gang. He became an infamous train robber in the Southern US. During the final years of the American frontier, Rube became one of the most wanted...

We skipped this week's Wednesday episode so let us make it up to you! This week we're staying in Alabama to cover the case of Jolee Callan who was lured on a hike by her ex-boyfriend. Hosts Heather and Dylan Packer email mountainmurderspodcast@gmail.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support .

Happy Father's Day! Jump back in time with us to Birmingham, Alabama in the 1880s to discuss Richard (Dick) Hawes. When the body of his 8 year old daughter is discovered floating in a lake, the investigation leads to more murders. A trail of lies eventually exposes Hawes to be a family annihilator. Intro music by Joe Buck Yourself Hosts Heather and Dylan Packer email mountainmurderspodcast@gmail.c...

Hayward Bissell was a man who led a troubled life. Seemingly plagued with mental illness, Bissell found himself within law enforcement's purview. After self-reporting symptoms of schizophrenia, he often refused further treatment only to be hospitalized again later. In 2000, Hayward embarks on a terror rampage through the south leaving behind a trail of carnage. Mountain Murders dives into one of t...

This week's Mountain Murders show discusses some recent crime news and goes off on about 40 tangents. You're welcome. Hosts Heather and Dylan email mountainmurderspodcast@gmail.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support .

In 2012, a case shocked and captivated the state of Alabama. A 19 year old mother named Brittney Wood went missing after meeting up with her Uncle. A few days after Brittney was last seen, her Uncle Donald Holland was found with a perceived self inflicted gunshot wound to the head. Wood's disappearance led to law enforcement uncovering an incestuous child sex abuse ring involving three generations...

This week Mountain Murders takes a departure from the usual to bring you an episode filled with rants, raves, conspiracy theories and more. We're mad as hell --and we need to talk about our feelings! Everyone in America is traumatized by the current situation. Let's discuss gun violence, mass shootings, our shitty economy and the richest fuckers who keep us distracted with in fighting. Become a su...

In June 1995, a 21 year old pre-med student from Georgia named Jennifer Evans was on vacation with her girlfriends. She meets a Navy Seal at a nightclub in Virginia Beach and the pair hit it off. The next day Jennifer is reported missing by her friends. Join Mountain Murders as we dive into the murder of Jennifer Evans. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-...

Hey ya'll! Keeping the mid-week light, we cover movies that are based on true crime cases. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support .

19 year old Wanda McCoy was a married housewife who lived in Grundy, VA. In 1981, Wanda was found brutally raped and murdered by her husband, a coal miner. A suspect emerges with close ties to the couple and with a criminal history. The case seemed like a no brainer. However, the convicted killer will muster up a lot of media support who believe he's innocent until DNA reveals the truth, more than...

This week we recap the latest in true crime news from the Brittanee Drexel case to Buffalo mass shooting. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support .

The three Briley brothers along with their teenage accomplice Duncan Meekins terrorized Richmond, VA in 1979-a killing spree that resulted in at least 11 deaths. The reign of terror slipped under law enforcement radar for nearly a year because of the randomness of the crimes. No specific group was targeted as the Briley gang targeted all races and socio-economic classes of people. They seemed to r...

The infamous case of John and Lorena Bobbitt made international headlines and became a part of pop culture phenomena. In 1993, Lorena Bobbitt cut off her husband's penis with a knife while he was sleeping. Mountain Murders takes a deep dive into the couple's history which included domestic violence and sexual abuse. Join us for a brand new episode! Intro Music by Joe Buck Yourself Hosts Heather an...

This week we dive into a case suggested by listener Justin! A true crime tale so strange it is actually the plot of a Hollywood movie. In 1997, Billy Crowder was a 19 year living in Ludowici, Georgia. He had been raised by his grandparents. Thurmon Martin, the family patriarch and Billy's grandfather was a nasty, abusive man. When Thurmon goes missing, the town is left wondering what happened? Hos...

To Support the Show click here https://linktr.ee/mountainmurders Alexis Murphy was a 17-year-old female from Nelson County, Virginia who went missing on August 3, 2013. She was last seen at a gas station in Lovingston, Virginia. Mountain Murders takes a look at her case Intro Music By Joe Buck Yourself Hosts Heather and Dylan Packer email mountainmurderspodcast@gmail.com Become a supporter of this...