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Mountain Murders
by Mountain Murders
An Appalachian True Crime Podcast
Episodes
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Wicked Step-Monster: The Murder of Zahra Baker
Zahra Baker was a 10 year old Australian girl living in Hickory, North Carolina with her father and new stepmother. The child had suffered bone and lung,had lost a leg and used hearing aids. When she is reported missing by her father, the story makes national headlines. Her stepmother Elisa Baker...
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merry christmas ya filthy animals: our drunken xmas movie review
Mountain Murders brings you a boozy episode of drunken ramblings, holiday cheer and our top 10 favorite Christmas movies, reviewed badly, just for you. So join us as part of our 12 downloads of December!
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The Murder of Bo White & The WVU Coeds
Part of our 12 downloads of December! Mountain Murders brings you a mini episode on the strange murder of Bo White in 2018 and also murders of two coeds at West Virginia University.
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The Disappearance of Zebb Quinn & The Codd Family Killings
In 2000, a young Asheville man named Zebb Quinn disappears under mysterious circumstances. The evidence left behind baffles police. The case goes cold for 17 years until another crime thrusts a prime suspect back into the spotlight. Follow Mountain Murders down the rabbit hole of murder, deceit,...
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Close to Home: The Jessica Dishon Murder
In a rural Kentucky community, 17 year old high school student Jessica Dawn Dishon goes missing from her parent's home. Egregious mishandling of the initial missing reports, botched evidence and wrongful accusations result in a 15 year cold case. In a twist of fate, the real killer is finally...
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Krampus Light
Mountain Murders brings you Krampus Light, a mini episode and fourth in our 12 downloads of Christmas month. Heather and her special guest (and daughter) Bella discuss Krampus, Paganism and Early Christmas traditions.
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Christmas Mystery: The Sodder Family
The Sodder Family of West Virginia experienced a tragic house fire in 1945. However, circumstances surrounding the fire and what became of five children has been a long standing mystery. Join Mountain Murders as we take a look into the past and bring you a bizarre tale seemingly ripped straight...
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Appalachian Ghost Stories Part One
Celebrating our one year podcast anniversary this month! Mountain Murders has a lofty goal...to release 12 podcasts this month much like the 12 Days of Christmas! Mountain Murder has chosen a few Appalachian ghost stories to share. appa
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The Lena Lunsford Case
When three year old Alliyah Lunsford goes missing in West Virginia, her mother's story does not add up for investigators. The trail fizzles and the case goes cold for several years. Join Mountain Murders as we discuss a sad case that concludes with a surprising twist.
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Sloppy Drunk Thanksgiving & The Murder of Cynthia Barlowe
It's Thanksgiving ...almost. We're drunk! And bringing you the case of Cynthia Barlowe.
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Mine Shaft Murders and Motorcycle Mayhem Part Two
Drugs, murder, prostitution, and motorcycle gangs wrap up in part two of one of the most outrageous true crime cases out of Western North Carolina. Mountain Murders continues the saga which leads our major players from Asheville to Chicago where the Outlaw Motorcycle Club overlaps with the mafia...
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Mine Shaft Murders and Motorcycle Mayhem Part One
Drugs, murder, prostitution, and motorcycle gangs come together to create one of Western North Carolina's most outrageous, intricate true crime cases. Mountain Murders takes a look at how a small Appalachian community is infiltrated by a vicious drug ring and stone cold killers.
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The Legend of Jeremiah Lexer and The Black Sisters of Virginia
Mountain Murders spins two turn of the century tales of murderous families in Appalachia. Jeremiah Lexer is one of Tennessee's earliest known serial killers. Much of his story comes from folklore and legend. The Black Sisters of Virginia were the original goth chicks but also murderous women with…
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The Rocky Top Village Inn Murders
In 1986, a road trip turns deadly when four individuals are involved in the armed robbery and murder of a motel desk clerk, Melissa "Missy" Hill and security guard Troy Dale Valentine, in the tourist town of Gatlinburg, TN. Tattoo Eddie Harris and accomplice Joseph Demodica along with their...
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The Puzzling Case of Patric McCarthy
Patric McCarthy was reported missing in the mountains of New Hampshire by his father and stepmother in October of 2003. His body was discovered 5 days later on Whaleback Mountain. The New Hampshire medical examiner ruled the death an accident. Mountain Murders breaks down some interesting…
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Halloween Horror Stories Volume 1
Mountain Murders shares listener tales of ghosts and unexplained activities just in time for Halloween! Let's get spooky, ya'll.
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Murder on Live Television
Former News Anchor Vester Lee Flanagan "Bryce Williams" opens fire during a live morning show broadcast killing two former co-workers and injuring a third. He uploaded videos of himself fatally shooting Allison Parker and Adam Ward. Flanagan had a history of workplace difficulties. Mountain…
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Straight from Hell: America's First Serial Killers
The Harpe Brother's are America's first documented serial killers. Mountain Murders takes you back to the 1700s, when brothers terrorize the frontier and leave bodies in their wake.
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Killer Mom: Susan Smith
The nation is always shocked by Mother's who kill their children. South Carolina mom Susan Smith's case is no exception. Smith made national headlines when she claimed a carjacker had kidnapped her two young sons. 9 days later, the bodies of 3 year old Michael and 14 month old Alex were pulled…
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Lonely Hearts Killer
Looking for love in all the wrong places? Harry Powers aka Cornelius Pierson, John Schroeder and AR Weaver was the original catfish. Before the days of Tinder and Match, Powers was wooing lonely widowers with his romantic love letters via personal ads he placed throughout the United States....
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Getting Away with Murder: Knoxville's Zoo Man
Thomas D. Huskey known as The Zoo Man was a Knoxville rapist and serial killer who murdered sex workers in the 90s. Mountain Murders discusses the case and roller coaster trial which had many twists and turns. Huskey literally got away with murder....find out how.
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Betrayed by Blood: The Crystal Howell Case
17 year old Crystal Howell was living in Maggie Valley, NC with her father, Michael. In February 2014, Michael has disappeared leaving the teen to care for herself. Drug fueled parties, stripper poles and a shocking murder, Mountain Murders takes a look into the death of Michael Howell.
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International Assassination & Small town Murder
A Swedish Immigrant with a shady past makes his way to small town Salisbury, NC only to wind up dead. Was it an International murder plot? Or something far more complicated? Find out how a love triangle leaves two dead...and is one of the most intriguing cases ever covered by Mountain Murders!
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Voodoo & Southern Fried Murder: The case of Anjette Lyles
Anjette Lyles was a charming well liked restaurant owner with a dirty little secret. Beloved in her sleepy little southern town of Macon, GA, her crimes would make national headlines. Mountain Murders discusses the case of Anjette Lyles: a woman shrouded in mystery, black majik and murder.
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The Pizza Plus Murders
A 2009 double murder in Tazewell County, Virginia stumps investigators. Valerie and Harvey Looney, a married couple, are robbed and murdered inside a local pizza restaurant. Mountain Murders takes a look at the case which took four years to solve.
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Christa Pike: Journey into a Dark Mind
Christa Pike was convicted in the murder of her classmate Colleen Slemmer. Uncontrolled rage, untreated mental illness and a journey into the dark mind of a potential serial killer. Mountain Murders discusses the gruesome Satanic killing of an innocent young woman.
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Unsolved West Virginia
When it comes to Cold Cases, they are some of the most fascinating in true crime. Mountain Murders takes a look at two unsolved cases in West Virginia. Join as we discuss the murder of Leah Hickman and Sister Roberta Elam. Two women, two murders and two cases that have baffled investigators.
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The Brutal Slayings of Channon Christian and Christopher Newsom
A young Knoxville couple is carjacked, kidnapped and brutally murdered. Mountain Murders explores the double homicide and what happened on Chipman Street in 2007. The couple was raped, tortured and murdered by four male suspects and a female. The horrific slayings sent shock waves throughout the...
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The Crimes of Pee Wee Gaskins Part 2
Mountain Murder's takes a peek into Pee Wee Gaskins, South Carolina's most notorious serial killer! Dubbed the "meanest man in America", Gaskins is a lesser known serial killer. Join us for this brutal tale of murder, mayhem & macabre.
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The Crimes of Pee Wee Gaskins Part 1
Mountain Murder's takes a peek into Pee Wee Gaskins, South Carolina's most notorious serial killer, also dubbed the "meanest man in America". A lesser known serial killer, Gaskins life of crime spanned decades. His murders were brutal. Join us for part one of his story.
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The Legend of Frankie Silver
A North Carolina Legend! The case of Frankie Silver has fascinated generations in the mountains of Western North Carolina and across the state. One of the most infamous murders ever. Mountain Murders takes you back to the early 1800s for a gruesome tale of murder. A young wife and mother becomes...
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The Durham Family 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...
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Accidental Tourist: The Mysterious Death of Blair Adams
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...
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The Murder of Peaches Shorts
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.
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Fatal Attraction
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,...
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Best Friend's Murder
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...
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Poor Pearl: A Kentucky Murder
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.…
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Satanic Panic
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.
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Kentucky's Vampire Cult
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.
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The Murder of Nicole Lovell
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.
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Appalachian Trail Murders
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,...
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Mountain Folklore, Wives Tales & Superstitions
Mountain Murders explores a mountain folklore, superstitions and wives tales.
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William Wickline Jr: The Butcher
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.
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Til Death Do Us Part
Sometimes an ultimatum can be deadly. Mountain Murders discusses the Saluda motel murder back in 2011. A woman is murdered. Her husband is suspect.
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Episode 16 - Bonus! Chewing the fat with Mom
Heather interviews her Mom about mountain life and growing up ‘country’ from growing tobacco to hog killin’ and other Appalachian traditions
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Sex, Satan and Murder
Southern hospitality gone wrong. Corpsewood Manor nestled in the mountains of North Georgia was a dream retreat that turned into a nightmare.
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The Baby Face Killer: Lesley Eugene Warren
Lesley Eugene Warren known as The Baby Face Killer murdered women in New York, North Carolina, and South Carolina in the 1980s.
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The Lawson Family Murders
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.
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Peter Lundin: Maggie Valley's Serial Killer
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.
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Unsolved Asheville
Four women. Four unsolved murders. Mountain Murders checks into real mountain murders.
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