Mountain Murders

Relisha Rudd vanished from a Washington DC homeless shelter in 2014. In part two, Mountain Murders follows the desperate search for Relisha, the disturbing investigation into motel rooms, and the chilling trail left behind by janitor Khalil Tatum. Intro music by Joe Buck YourselfHosts Heather and Dylan www.mountainmurderspodcast.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

Mountain Murders recraps the latest in crime news! This week we examine updates in the Kristin Smart case, Tanner Horner's fate, Betty Broderck, Lifetime movies, and Dylan's first 'colonscomee'Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

Warning: This episode contains depictions of child abuse and neglect In 2014, 8-year-old Relisha Rudd disappeared. Her mother, Shamika Young, had given Relisha permission to spend the night with a stranger who worked at the homeless shelter in Washington, D.C., where the family was staying. The case is quite tragic, and sparks controversies on who was responsible for Relisha's missing person status. Is Shamika to blame?  Intro music by Joe Buck YourselfHosts: Heather and Dylan www.mountainmurderspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

In this episode, we dive into the haunting and deeply unsettling case of Ashley Pegram—a young woman whose life was cut short after meeting an online date. Hosts Heather and DylanIntro music by Joe Buck Yourselfwww.mountainmurderspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

In this episode, we dive into the haunting and little-known case of the mysterious disappearance of Mike Hearon from Happy Valley, Tennessee. What began as an ordinary day ended with Mike vanishing without a trace, leaving behind unanswered questions, rumors, and a family searching for the truth.Intro music by Joe Buck YourselfHosts Heather and Dylanwww.mountainmurderspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

Hey y'all! Don't miss this Mountain Murders recrap of crime news. We've got updates on the Athena Strand and Anna Kepner cases, Baby Jessica, Harry Dresden, and more. Hosts Heather & Dylanwww.mountainmurderspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

In this chilling episode of Mountain Murders, we examine the brutal case of two brothers, Bryan and David Freeman, self proclaimed neo Nazi skinheads, whose hatred and violence culminated in a shocking triple homicide.Intro music by Joe Buck YourselfHosts Heather and Dylan www.mountainmurderspodcast.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

In May 2014, beloved retirees Russell Dermond and Shirley Dermond were discovered in their upscale lakefront home under horrifying circumstances. This episode of Mountain Murders delves into the unanswered questions, unsettling details, and theories that persist. Intro music by Joe Buck YourselfHosts Heather and Dylan www.mountainmurderspodcast.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

This week's recrap of crime news featuring rants, raves, nude sunbathing, suitcases, Ted "Eww gross" Bundy, Texas Killing Fields, and more.www.mountainmurderspodcast.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

Around 2am on March 4, 1984, a server named Holly McNeill Cote left a bar in Gardner, Massachusetts, headed to a friend's apartment for a nightcap. Holly was never seen alive again. Months later, a flood leads to the discovery of Holly's body. Holly's case leads to a serial killer named James Randall, who was last seen with her. Randall is responsible for killing two women in Florida, years after Holly's death. Join us for a twisted tale of a predator who preyed on vulnerable women. Intro by Joe Buck YourselfHosts Heather and Dylan www.patreon.com/mountainmurderspodcast Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

On a cold January evening in 1991, 35-year-old Karen Beard followed what was supposed to be a simple plan—dropping off her two young children with family. At seven and a half months pregnant, Karen was involved in a heated custody battle with her ex-husband. According to all accounts, Karen had been fighting hard to regain custody of her children. Yet, within hours of last being seen in Kingston, Tennessee, she disappeared without a trace. More than thirty years later, no arrests have been made. Join us as we explore the timeline, theories, and unresolved details of this case. Intro music by Joe Buck YourselfHosts Heather and Dylan www.mountainmurderspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

Join us this week for the latest in crime headlines! The Alexander brothers' trial, a Risky Business-inspired home brothel, and more. Hosts Heather and DylanClick for merch shop!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

In 1990, 15-year-old twins Jeanette and Danette Millbrook vanished from Augusta, Georgia—and for years, their case was tragically overlooked. Decades later, their family is still searching for answers… still waiting for justice.This week on Mountain Murders, we dive into the story of the Millbrook twins—the timeline, the failures, and the fight to keep their names alive.We also discuss the docuseries Control Alt Desire. Intro music by Joe Buck YourselfHosts Heather and Dylan We're proud to partner with the Darkcast Network!www.mountainmurderspodcast.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

 In April 2008, 22-year-old Jamie Fraley disappeared from her apartment after informing a friend she was feeling sick and that someone was coming to take her to the hospital. More than ten years later, Jamie is still missing, and her case remains unsolved. Intro Music by Joe Buck YourselfHosts Heather and Dylanwww.mountainmurderspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

In this crime news recap episode, Mountain Murders breaks down headlines for this week. An Iowa man has been arrested for the murders of three women in Utah, Britney gets a DUI, and the bodies of two young girls found in suitcases have been identified. So much to discuss! Hosts Heather and [email protected] www.mountainmurderspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

A double whammy! Mountain Murders brings you two mysterious missing persons. First, we discuss the disappearances of siblings Mark and Diana Yoli, who vanished from their neighborhood at Camp LeJeune, NC. The Yoli children's case isn't just a cold case- it's a story of grief and unanswered questions. Secondly, 15-year-old Edna Thorne, a recent junior high graduate, goes missing after visiting a stable in Philadelphia, PA, in 1975. Vanished into thin air, there is no evidence that was left for law enforcement to solve the case. It remains an enduring and mysterious tragedy. Intro music by Joe Buck YourselfHosts Heather and Dylan www.mountainmurderspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

A weekly crime news recrap featuring a few celebrity lawsuits. Hosted by Heather & DylanHate mail may be sent to [email protected] a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

In 2004, the quiet community of Rome, Georgia was shaken by a crime that made no sense.Thad Reynolds was young, kind, and full of promise — the kind of person people describe as having “no enemies.” But in a shocking act of violence, his life was taken in a case that left family, friends, and investigators searching for answers.Intro music by Joe Buck YourselfHosts Heather and Dylanwww.mountainmurderspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

This week, Mountain Murders examines the 1993 cold case of the Johnson family in Clifton, South Carolina. Mary Johnson, her husband Thomas, and their disabled son were found murdered in their home. Intro music by Joe Buck YourselfHosts Heather and DylanProud to partner with the Darkcast Network- this week we feature The Final Trace podcastwww.mountainmurderspodcast.comCheck out our merch shop! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

Enjoy a bonus episode of Mountain Murders!On a quiet Spring evening in 1967, innocence was shattered inside High's Ice Cream shop in Staunton, Va. Two young employees were found brutally murdered behind the counter in a crime that stunned the small town. The case goes cold for decades. A shocking deathbed confession solves the double murder mystery.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

Mountain Murders brings the third installment on our series about the drug trafficking operation at Fort Bragg. Money trails, confessions, and parts of the story that still remain a secret- and the people who thought they were untouchable. Don't miss the conclusion of this wild ride. Intro music by Joe Buck YourselfHosts Heather and Dylanwww.mountainmurderspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

In this week's Mountain Murders recrap, we discuss the latest crime headlines! Epstein files, a mooning in Florida, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

SFC Mark Leshikar, a Green Beret soldier, was fatally shot by his fellow soldier and best friend, Billy Lavigne. In part two, Mountain Murders takes you through the military drug-trafficking network linking Chief Warrant Officer Timothy Dumas to a former NC State Trooper-turned-smuggler named Freddie Huff. Don't miss part two! Intro music by Joe Buck YourselfHosts Heather and Dylan www.mountainmurderspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

Two men are found brutally murdered near Fort Bragg—Billy Lavigne and Timothy Dumas—their deaths written off as isolated violence in a military town. But the details don’t add up: drugs, elite soldiers, and silence. Mountain Murders takes you on a sordid journey through the dirty underside of a rogue military. Don't miss part one! Intro music by Joe Buck YourselfHosts Heather and Dylanwww.mountainmurderspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

January 7, 1998 started like any other winter morning for five-year-old Brittany Lynn Locklear and her mother in Raeford, North Carolina — until it didn’t. Brittany, a bright and affectionate kindergartner known for her hugs and cheerful spirit, was waiting for her school bus at the end of her family’s driveway when her mother briefly stepped inside the house. In that short moment, Brittany vanished without a trace.  Hours later, Brittany’s belongings were found discarded along a rural road; the next day, her body was discovered in a drainage ditch miles from home. Despite hundreds of tips, interviews with witnesses, and decades of investigation, her abduction and murder remain unsolved. Intro music by Joe Buck YourselfHosts Heather and Dylan www.mountainmurderspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

In this episode, Mountain Murders examine the timeline of Keshaun Vanderhorst’s disappearance, the investigation that followed, and the haunting reality of a child who has never been found. This is a case that raises difficult questions about trust, accountability, and how easily a child can disappear without leaving a trace. Because for Keshaun, justice is still waiting. Intro music by Joe Buck YourselfHosts Heather and Dylanwww.mountainmurderspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

On December 4, 2022, 27-year-old Gretchen Fleming was last seen in Parkersburg, West Virginia after a night out with friends.What happened in the hours after she left the bar? Who was the last person to see her alive?We believe her case deserves attention, accountability, and justice.If you have information about the disappearance of Gretchen Fleming, please contact the Parkersburg Police Department at (304) 424-8444.Intro Music by Joe Buck YourselfHosts Heather and Dylanwww.mountainmurderspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

In this recrap of true crime news, Mountain Murders dives into stories making headlines! Former Michigan football coach, Macy's stabbing, Acid Attack and the BartholomewsBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

A young woman's body is discovered in Kentucky in 1968. With no identifying information, she becomes known locally as "Tent Girl". It takes 30 years for a concerned but determined citizen to track down Tent Girl's real identity. Though her case remains "unsolved", law enforcement now has a clear idea of what happened to the mysterious victim.Intro music by Joe Buck YourselfHosts Heather and Dylanwww.mountainmurderspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

On a quiet August night in 2009, Virginia Tech students Heidi Childs and David Metzler drove out to the peaceful, wooded stretch of Caldwell Fields in the Jefferson National Forest—an area known for stargazing, campfires, and its serene beauty. By morning, the young couple was dead. Their lives were cut short in a brutal and unexplained attack that continues to haunt the New River Valley.In this episode of Mountain Murders, we revisit one of Southwest Virginia’s most heartbreaking and enduring mysteries. Intro music by Joe Buck YourselfHosts Heather and Dylan www.mountainmurderspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

Mountain Murders dives into one of Florida’s most disturbing true crime stories—the Tyler Hadley case. At just 17 years old, Hadley committed an unthinkable act that shocked his Port St. Lucie community and sent ripples through the true crime world. After brutally murdering his parents in their own home, Tyler infamously threw a massive house party with their bodies still inside.Intro Music by Joe Buck YourselfHosts Heather and Dylanwww.mountainmurderspodcast.comWe're proud to partner with the Darkcast Network! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

In this chilling episode, Mountain Murders travels to Columbus, GA to uncover one of the most shocking cases to ever strike the region: The Curry Family murders. When mother-to-be Ann Curry and her two young children are found brutally slain in their home, the quiet community was thrust into fear, confusion, and decades of speculation.Intro music by Joe Buck YourselfHosts Heather and Dylan Packerwww.mountainmurderspodcast.com We're proud to partner with the Darkcast Network! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

In this episode, Mountain Murders takes a look at a dangerous career: real estate. A real estate agent puts themselves in harms way everyday meeting up with strangers. Sometimes those meetings can go wrong. But on the other hand, sometimes real estate agents get caught up in legal trouble all on their own.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

We're baaaacckkkk! Mountain Murders recraps crime this week. Epstein files release, Melodee Buzzard case, a sextortion murder, and more. Hosts Heather and DylanProud to partner with the Darkcast Network! www.mountainmurderspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

In this episode, we travel to Brunswick, Georgia, to revisit a crime that stunned the community and left investigators shaken: the Glynn County Massacre of 2009. What began as a quiet evening inside a modest mobile home ended in one of the deadliest homicide cases the county had ever seen. Eight people were murdered, and a ninth was left critically injured. The brutality and scale of the violence raised immediate questions about motive, family dynamics, and hidden tensions that had grown behind closed doors. We explore the timeline leading up to the attack, the relationships between the victims and the accused killer, and the trial. Intro Music by Joe Buck YourselfHosts: Heather and Dylanwww.mountainmurderspodcast.comWe're proud to partner with the Darkcast Network!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

In part two of our deep dive into the tragic kidnapping and murder of six-year-old Adam Walsh, we explore the high-profile suspects, including the controversial confessions that shaped the investigation. We also examine how Adam’s father, John Walsh, turned unimaginable loss into a lifelong mission—using his grief to fuel change through America’s Most Wanted and decades of victim advocacy. Join us as we discuss the legacy of the Walsh family and how their fight for justice transformed the way missing children cases are handled across the nation.Intro music by Joe Buck YourselfHosts Heather and Dylanwww.mountainmurderspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

In this episode of Mountain Murders, we revisit one of the most heartbreaking and pivotal cases in American true crime history—the 1981 abduction and murder of six-year-old Adam Walsh. What began as a routine trip to a Florida department store became every parent’s worst nightmare, sparking a nationwide manhunt and forever changing the way law enforcement handles missing children.Join us as we break down the timeline of Adam’s disappearance, the chaotic investigation that followed, and the early missteps that haunted detectives for decades. Part one explores the day Adam vanished, the frantic search that gripped the nation, and the heartbreaking discovery. Intro Music By Joe Buck YourselfHosts Heather and Dylanwww.mountainmurderspodcast.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

Mountain Murders reads your listener stories! Ahead of spooky season, we present tales of stalkers, sleepovers, fur babies, and more. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

Mountain Murders discusses the 2003 film Monster. It is based on the true story of serial killer Aileen Wuornos. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

In this chilling episode of Mountain Murders, we dive into one of North Carolina’s most disturbing true crime cases — the twisted story of Pazuzu Algarad and Amber Burch. Behind the boarded-up doors of a suburban home in Clemmons lay a nightmare few could imagine: satanic rituals, human remains buried in the backyard, and a community gripped by fear and disbelief.We unravel the dark descent of John Lawson — who renamed himself Pazuzu after a demon — and explore how his warped charisma drew in followers, including his girlfriend, Amber Burch. Together, they turned their home into a den of chaos, addiction, and death.Join us as we peel back the layers of mental illness, manipulation, and moral decay that fueled this modern house of horrors — and ask how such evil could hide in plain sight.Intro music by Joe Buck YourselfHosts Heather and Dylanwww.patreon.com/mountainmurderspodcast Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

This week on Mountain Murders, we’re heading deep into the Australian Outback to explore the terrifying story behind Wolf Creek. The chilling film was inspired by the real-life crimes of Ivan Milat — the Backpacker Killer — whose brutal murders shocked the world.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

Mountain Murders bring part two of the Maura Murray case. In this final episode, we examine more evidence and theories surrounding her disappearance. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

In February 2004, 21-year-old nursing student Maura Murray vanished after a car crash on a rural New Hampshire road—and nearly two decades later, her case remains one of the most haunting and debated mysteries in true crime. In Part One, we dive into Maura’s background, the days leading up to her disappearance, and the puzzling events of February 9th. Intro music by Joe Buck YourselfHosts Heather and Dylanwww.mountainmurderspodcast.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

This week on Mountain Murders, we’re diving into one of the most chilling and controversial haunting cases in American history — A Haunting in Connecticut. The 2009 horror film was inspired by the real-life experiences of the Snedeker family, who moved into a former funeral home in Southington, Connecticut, in the 1980s. Soon after settling in, they claimed to encounter terrifying paranormal activity — from ghostly apparitions to violent poltergeist attacks.But what’s fact, what’s fiction, and what really happened inside that house? Join us as we separate the Hollywood horror from the real-life mystery, explore the role of famed investigators Ed and Lorraine Warren, and discuss the skeptical backlash that followed. Was the Snedeker haunting a genuine case of supernatural terror… or a cash grab much like the Amityville horror case.Hosts Heather and Dylanwww.mountainmurderspodcast.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

🔪 This week on Mountain Murders: We’re diving into the chilling case of Paul John Knowles, the so-called “Casanova Killer.” Charming, cunning, and cold-blooded—Knowles left a trail of victims across the country in the 1970s. Was he a smooth-talking drifter or a true criminal mastermind? Tune in as we unravel the twisted story behind one of America’s most dangerous charmers.Hosted by Heather and DylanIntro Music by Joe Buck Yourselfwww.mountainmurderspodcast.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

When Jennifer’s Body hit theaters in 2009, critics dismissed it as a quirky teen horror comedy. Years later, the film has gained cult status—not only for its feminist themes, but also for its chilling connection to real life. The story of a popular high school girl who becomes the victim of a satanic sacrifice echoes the tragic 1995 murder of 15-year-old Elyse Pahler in Arroyo Grande, California. Elyse was lured from her home by three teenage boys who thought they needed her life for a ritual sacrifice to help their heavy metal band succeed. In this episode, we break down the film’s plot, the true crime case that inspired it, and how horror and reality overlap in terrifying ways.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

In 1994, 19-year-old Emory University sophomore Shannon Melendi vanished after working as a scorekeeper at a softball game in Atlanta, Georgia. Her sudden disappearance baffled investigators and terrified the community. For years, Shannon’s family lived with unanswered questions until a chilling truth was uncovered. In this episode, we trace the haunting case of Shannon Melendi—from the day she went missing, through the long investigation, to the shocking revelation of who was responsible.Intro musc by Joe Buck YourselfHosts Heather & Dylanwww.patreon.com/mountainmurderspodcast Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

Mountain Murders brings you a weekly recrap of crime news! Moonshine bandits, Karen Reed, D4vd & Celeste Rivas, fart spray and more. Hosts Heather and Dylanwww.mountainmurderspodcast.com Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

Brandy Stevens Rosine was a student at Youngstown State University in 2012. She went to meet up with a former girlfriend in Pennsylvania. She never returned. What began as a hopeful young woman navigating love and friendship ended in a shocking act of betrayal. Join us as we explore Brandy's story, the events leading up to her death, and the disturbing details of a crime that left her family searching for answers. Intro music by Joe Buck YourselfFeaturing Murder Mile and Three Ravens PodcastHosts Heather and Dylanwww.mountainmurderspodcast.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

Mountain Murders delivers the conclusion of the Kendrick Johnson case. We will discuss evidence, lawsuits, and where the mysterious case stands in 2025. Intro music by Joe Buck YourselfHosts Heather and Dylanwww.patreon.com/mountainmurderspodcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.