Mountain Murders

In 1972, The Durham Family had lived in the Boone, NC where they owned a successful car dealership. A winter storm ravages the region. A triple homicide. Mountain Murders opens up a 40+ year old case and discusses some perplexing details. Join us as we dive in the deep end on some of the most baffling theories to try and uncover this riddle. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker...

A Canadian man who was exhibiting bizarre, paranoid behavior flees for the United States. By chance, Blair Adams ends up in Knoxville, Tennessee. A strange turn of events leads to Blair's unfortunate demise. Was Blair Adams being chased? Did his unusual behavior have some hidden truth? What happened to Blair Adams? The case remains a mystery. Journey with Mountain Murders, as we discuss the sinist...

In December 1980, a 6 year old girl leaves her Knoxville home to run an errand for her mother. She never returns. One of Knoxville's most infamous and tragic cold cases, the murder of Peaches Shorts. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support .

You can't make a ho a housewife. Shayne Lovera had it all but circumstances left her in a tough spot. Then she met Kelly Lovera. He was tall, good looking and incredibly smart. The pair found comfort in one another. But sometimes bliss can sour. When Kelly is found dead in a suspicious accident, fingers start pointing...to his wife. In the mountains of Tennessee, Mountain Murders takes a look at f...

What could possibly drive a friend to kill another friend? Sometimes jealousy and misunderstandings can lead to an out of control chain reaction of events. Those out of control moments can turn deadly. In the age of social media, teenagers today have no escape from bullies and in this case "mean girls". Mountain Murders discusses the senseless murder of Skylar Neese. Become a supporter of this pod...

Poor Pearl --Take a journey with us in our time machine to the 1800's as we revisit one of Kentucky's most gruesome cases. The story of Pearl Bryan, farm girl, who fell in love with the wrong man is all too relative in today's modern society where crimes of passion make headlines all the time. This murder sent shock waves through a community and sparked a folklore tale that still hovers today. Joi...

Mountain Murders explores the mass hysteria of 1980s Satanic Panic. An accompanying show to our Kentucky Vampire Cult episode, we take it way back to find out what sparked this movement in America. From books, music and cultural moments, find out why the Satanic Panic happened. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support .

A group of six teens from Pikeville, KY who dabbled in occult practices heads out on a road trip that would soon turn deadly. Dubbed the "Vampire Cult", Heather and Dylan explore this case from the 1990s. Also, we discuss Dylan's man bun and cool ass rad ass vans with airbrushed wizards. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support .

This Patreon exclusive is now available for everyone! Nicole Lovell was a lonely 13 year old girl who turned to the World Wide Web to find friends and make connections. She didn't expect a deadly encounter with a college cross country star and his accomplice. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support .

Like many young people who want to go on a grand adventure before settling down, we bring you two cases where aspirations meet with deadly consequences. The tragic double homicide cases spread quickly through the hiking community--forever changing the way we think about outdoor recreation. First, Mountain Murders takes a look at Randall Smith and a second case involving Paul David Crews. Become a...

Mountain Murders explores a mountain folklore, superstitions and wives tales. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support .

William Wickline Jr was a prison slaughterhouse butcher who was a bit too interested in his skills. He murdered several people in West Virginia and Ohio in the 1980s. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support .

Sometimes an ultimatum can be deadly. Mountain Murders discusses the Saluda motel murder back in 2011. A woman is murdered. Her husband is suspect. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support .

Heather interviews her Mom about mountain life and growing up ‘country’ from growing tobacco to hog killin’ and other Appalachian traditions Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support .

Southern hospitality gone wrong. Corpsewood Manor nestled in the mountains of North Georgia was a dream retreat that turned into a nightmare. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support .

Lesley Eugene Warren known as The Baby Face Killer murdered women in New York, North Carolina, and South Carolina in the 1980s. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support .

Christmas 1929, a mysterious tragedy shocked a community eventually making national headlines. Mountain Murders travels way back to explore the case of The Lawson Family Murders. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support .

Danish born Peter Lundin immigrated to the US with his parents eventually calling Maggie Valley home. However, the serene landscape would prove a deadly backdrop. His reign of brutality began in the peaceful valley only to end overseas. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support .

Four women. Four unsolved murders. Mountain Murders checks into real mountain murders.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support .

Mountain Murders takes a look into four historic murders involving mountain law enforcement.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support .

Tom Dula aka Tom Dooley is a North Carolina legend. Find out how a murder sparked infamy for a Confederate soldier.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support .

The mysterious disappearance of a woman and her body shows up 600+ miles away. One of the strangest cases so far.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support .

A 17 year old is brutally raped, murdered, and left in a field in 1981.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support .

The area's first major case of a mass shooting. In 1995, a disgruntled employee opened fire on co-workers at a warehouse in Asheville.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support .

Getting away with murder. A marriage ends in bloodshed. Step back with us to 1984 when a decapitated body is discovered by hunters in the woods. This grisly murder rocked a small mountain community.  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support .