Mountain Murders

40 Episodes
Subscribe

By: Dead Air

East coast murders covered by Appalachian folks, Heather & Dylan. Who knew mountains could be so deadly? Are you ready to embark on a perilous journey through the treacherous peaks of true crime? Welcome to Mountain Murders True Crime, where chilling tales of mayhem and mystery await! Join our intrepid hosts as they navigate the dark side of nature, exploring crimes that will make your hair stand on end. From mysterious disappearances to shocking homicides, our podcast will have you on the edge of your seat, clutching your hiking gear tightly. So grab your headphones, strap on your adventure boots, and...

Campus Stalkers: The Murders of Opal Sturgell, Jessica Faulkner, and Christen Naujoks
Last Tuesday at 7:52 PM

Mountain Murders embarks on a month of Back to School-themed cases. This week, we offer three tales of wonderful young women who were taken too soon by campus stalkers. Opal Sturgell, a Berea student, was concerned about an ex-boyfriend who wouldn't leave her alone. At UNC-Wilmington, two female students were murdered in less than a month by their stalkers. 

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.


Walk Hard and Carry an Ugly Stick
Last Sunday at 8:54 PM

"Walk tall and carry an ugly stick" or whatever Dylan attributed to Bufford Pusser but it's actually wrong and Roosevelt said it.

Mountain Murders celebrates Labor Day weekend with crime news. Updates on Bufford Pusser, Emmanuel Haro, and Roblox -

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.


Been Caught Stealin'
08/26/2025

A recap of crime news! Emmanuel Haro case, a meat bandit, subway creeper and more.

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.


Renee Poole
08/26/2025

A romantic stroll on Myrtle Beach in 1998 turned deadly when 24-year-old Brent Poole was shot twice in the head. His wife, Renee Poole, survived and flagged down help. Authorities uncovered a shocking motive. Mountain Murders brings you a case filled with sex, lies, and murder. 


Intro music by Joe Buck Yourself
Hosts Heather and Dylan
www.patreon.com/mountainmurderspodcast 


Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.


Marcia Trimble Part Two
08/20/2025

Mountain Murders brings the conclusion of the Marcia Trimble case. 

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.


Trashy Merchandise
08/15/2025

Mountain Murders discusses the latest headlines! Learn how a traffic stop led back to a Mexican drug cartel leader known as "The Grandfather". Bryan Kohberger's troubling internet search history, vulgar souvenirs in a tourism town, and train horns. 

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.


Marcia Trimble Part One
08/11/2025

In February 1975, the quiet Green Hills neighborhood of Nashville, Tennessee, was shattered by the disappearance of 9-year-old Marcia Trimble. She went out to deliver Girl Scout cookies to a nearby home, Marcia never returned. For 33 days, her family, neighbors, and law enforcement searched desperately—until a heartbreaking discovery was made just yards from her home.

In Part One, we dive into the details of Marcia’s disappearance, the frantic search that gripped the community, and the rumors and theories that began swirling almost immediately. We’ll explore the social climate of 1970s Nashville, the intense media attention, and how th...


Sex Toy Disruptions
08/09/2025

We recap this week's crime news, including WNBA players assaulted with sex toys, crime scene photos from Moscow, Idaho, and more. 

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.


Peggy Reber
08/04/2025

Mountain Murders revisits the shocking unsolved murder of Peggy Reber. 14-year-old Peggy was brutalized in a crime scene so horrific it shook the small town to its core. Peggy had been living in a troubled household with her mother, Mary, and faced eviction on the weekend of her killing. A full-scale investigation was launched, but has yet to uncover the truth. Despite renewed efforts, the evidence remains inconclusive. Lebanon, Pennsylvania residents still grapple with the unanswered questions surrounding Peggy Reber's horrific murder. 

Intro music by Joe Buck Yourself
Hosts Heather and Dylan
www.patreon.com/mountainmurderspodcast 


Fast Food Fails: Felons, Fries, and Freaky Stuff
07/31/2025

From dumb criminals who can't fight their hunger to haunted KFC/Taco Bells, we're cooking up the crispiest stories from the world of fast food. Sometimes scandal is the secret sauce! 

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.


Jimmy Newton
07/28/2025

In this week's episode, we travel back to post-WW2 and explore a chilling murder that shook the quiet Appalachian town of Abingdon, Virginia. When war veteran and football coach Jimmy Newton is found dead under mysterious circumstances, it is not only tragic but scandalous. The investigation uncovers details of the murder but... There seems to be no motive. Mountain Murders unearths the long-forgotten murder of Jimmy Newton. 

Intro Music by Joe Buck Yourself
Hosts Heather and Dylan 
www.mountainmurderspodcast.com



Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/su...


Amy Bradley is Missing
07/27/2025

Mountain Murders discusses the Netflix docuseries Amy Bradley is Missing. We also recap some crime news. 

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.


The Mysterious Death of Felicia Reeves
07/22/2025

When Army Veteran and mother of two, Felicia Reeves, vanished from Hendersonville, NC, her loved ones were desperate for answers. Weeks later, Felicia was found dead in a rundown New Jersey motel- hundreds of miles from home. 

How did a woman battling PTSD and trying to rebuild her life end up alone and lifeless in a strange city? Why were there glaring inconsistencies in the investigation, and why did local authorities seem so quick to close the case?

Was her cause of death correct? Or did Felicia meet a more sinister end? 

Become a su...


Fowl Crimes
07/20/2025

Mountain Murders recraps some crime news, including a fowl incident in Florida, a karaoke killing, new docs and more. 

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.


What happened to Jim & Daryl?
07/16/2025

Teenage best friends Jim Boucher and Daryl Barber couldn’t wait to spend a week at Daytona Beach, Florida. The boys call home when they arrive, but then days go by without a word, leaving their families to wonder, What happened to Jim and Daryl? 

Hosts Heather and Dylan
mountainmurderspodcast@gmail.com 
Intro music by Joe Buck Yourself


Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.


Food Injuries & Other Listener Stories
07/11/2025

Another round of stories submitted by our awesome listeners!

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.


Alyne Barrick & Kelly Dove
07/08/2025

In this haunting episode, Mountain Murders explores the mysterious disappearances of two women from Appalachia- Alyne Barrick and Kelly Dove. Decades apart, the women vanished without a trace in the heart of rural America, leaving behind grieving families and unanswered questions. 

Intro Music by Joe Buck Yourself
Hosts Heather and Dylan Packer
www.mountainmurderspodcast.com 

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.


Pursuit of Life, Liberty, & Good Customer Service
07/04/2025

Join Mountain Murders for a discussion on this week's crime news....and a wonderful rendition of Lee Greenwood. 

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.


Gina Spann
06/30/2025

When a US Army soldier is found murdered in his Augusta, Georgia home in 1997, investigators are stunned to learn about Kevin Spann's dysfunctional marriage to Gina Spann. A dark undercurrent of infidelity, deception, and manipulation would end Kevin's life in cold blood. Gina didn't pull the trigger, but she orchestrated the murder. Mountain Murders walks through the tangled web of betrayal, sex, and lies that led to one of Georgia's most disturbing crimes. 

Intro music by Joe Buck Yourself
Hosts Heather and Dylan
To support the show join us at www.patreon.com/mountainmurderspodcast


The Murder of Laura Ackerson Part Two
06/26/2025

Mountain Murders brings the conclusion- The Murder of Laura Ackerson Part Two! The investigation, arrests, trials, and outcomes.

Intro music by Joe Buck Yourself
Hosts Heather and Dylan
www.mountainmurderspodcast.com 

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.


The Murder of Laura Ackerson Part One
06/23/2025

Laura Jean Ackerson was a vibrant 27-year-old single mother whose life was unraveling in 2011. Having escaped an abusive marriage with musician Grant Hayes, she won a contentious custody battle for their two children. Then Laura vanished without a trace after going to pick up her boys.

Intro music by Joe Buck Yourself
Hosts Heather and Dylan
www.mountainmurderspodcast.com 

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.


The Gilgo Beach Killer: House of Secrets & More
06/22/2025

Mountain Murders examines the three-part docuseries The Gilgo Beach Killer: House of Secrets, now streaming on Peacock. The family of Rex Heurrmann speaks out for the first time. There are also updates in the Karen Read trial, the Bryan Kohberger case, and an arrest in the Suzanne Mayhew murder. 

Hosts Heather and Dylan
www.mountainmurderspodcast.com 

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.


The Stockdale Family Murders
06/16/2025

In this chilling episode, we travel to the quiet town of Bolivar, Ohio, where the picture-perfect image of the Stockdale family—a devout, musically gifted clan known from Wife Swap—shattered in an instant.What happened inside the walls of a home ruled by faith, strict rules, and isolation from modern society? 

Intro music by Joe Buck Yourself
Hosts Heather and Dylan
www.mountainmurderspodcast.com



Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.


Varmints and Mules
06/14/2025

Varmints at the bar, slow speed Excavator chases, falling sharks, and more on this week's recap of crime news. 

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.


Jocelyn Earnest
06/10/2025

In December 2007, 38-year-old Jocelyn Earnest was found dead inside her Forest, Virginia home. A suicide note was found on the floor near the body, but something about the scene felt suspect from the start. As investigators dug deeper, they found a tangled web of secrets, a contentious divorce, and an estranged husband with mounting financial troubles. Join Mountain Murders as we discuss how a staged suicide turned into a homicide investigation, the chilling behavior of Wesley Earnest, and the trial that finally exposed the truth. 

Intro music by Joe Buck Yourself
Hosts Heather and Dylan Packer
w...


Rage Against the Bagpiper
06/05/2025

Our weekly crime news recap. A Texas lady freaks out over bagpipes and more!

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.


Lydia Sherman
06/02/2025

Long before the headlines of Jack the Ripper or HH Holmes, there was Lydia Sherman- America's first documented serial killer. In this chilling episode, Mountain Murders delves into the twisted life of a 19th-century woman who left a trail of death across New York and Connecticut. Lydia Sherman weaponized domestic life and evaded suspicion until it was too late. 

Intro music by Joe Buck Yourself
Hosts: Heather and Dylan
www.mountainmurderspodcast.com 

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.


Vincent Parker
05/26/2025

In December 2013, Norfolk, VA, was rocked by the shocking case of 16-year-old Vincent Parker. Described as an intelligent and well-behaved young man, Vincent's life took a dark turn. The cases raise profound questions about adolescent mental health, family dynamics, and the potential for hidden turmoil beneath a seemingly perfect exterior. 

Intro music by Joe Buck Yourself
Hosts Heather and Dylan Packer
www.patreon.com/mountainmurderspodcast 

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.


FAFO
05/23/2025

On this true crime recrap episode of Mountain Murders we discuss what it means to FUCK AROUND AND FIND OUT. Diddy updates, a Mississippi man learns a value lesson about FAFO, Tik Tik prank gone wrong, and more. 

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.


The Mysterious Case of Hellen Hanks
05/19/2025

In 1972, 34 year old Hellen Hanks vanished from her job at Wilcox Outdoor Advertising in Valdosta, Georgia. A devoted wife and mother of three, her sudden disappearance baffled the community and left her family in turmoil. For 8 years, the case remained cold until a farmer made a grisly discovery. Mountain Murders delves into a haunting true crime story that explores themes of power, race, and the pursuit of truth. 


Intro music Joe Buck Yourself
Hosts Heather and Dylan
www.mountainmurderspodcast.com

We're proud to be part of the Darkcast Network! 

Become a su...


Nacho Usual Crime
05/18/2025

A true crime recap! Menedez Brothers update, a cheesy assault, and more! 

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.


Kelly Tinyes Part Two
05/12/2025

Mountain Murders brings the conclusion of the Kelly Tinyes case. A suspect, an arrest, the trial....and the twisted aftermath. 

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.


Hood "Ornaments"
05/08/2025

Mountain Murders recaps the latest in true crime news! Diddy trial, Only Fans models, raccoons on drugs and more. 

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.


Kelly Tinyes Part One
05/05/2025

The murder of 13-year-old Kelly Tinyes remains one of the most haunting and tragic crimes in Long Island's history. Kelly vanished from her home in Valley Stream, NY, after receiving a phone call. When she failed to return home, Kelly's family launched a frantic search. 

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.


Janine Sutphen
04/30/2025

When 57-year-old Janine Sutphen disappeared in January 2003, friends and family were baffled. Outwardly, Janine's life appeared fine. She had recently married, and the only hardship she experienced was losing a job. Janine had turned things around in her career, learning a new role. But behind closed doors, a dark story was unfolding. Janine's new husband had a criminal history of fraud and forgery- the couple was in deep debt. Mountain Murders peels back the case where money and betrayal turned deadly.

Intro music by Joe Buck Yourself
Hosts Heather and Dylan
www.mountainmurderspodcast.com 

B...


The Murder of Jason Sweeney
04/25/2025

In May 2003, 16 year old Jason Sweeney, a hardworking teenager from the Fishtown neighborhood of Philadelphia, was brutally murdered by four teenagers-- individuals he considered to be his friends. Mountain Murders discusses the chilling details of the crime. 

Intro music by Joe Buck Yourself
Hosts Heather and Dylan 
www.mountainmurderspodcast.com 

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.


"UP THERE"
04/22/2025

This special birthday episode we bring you listener stories...and some crime news! 

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.


Sister Margaret Ann Pahl Part Two
04/14/2025

Mountain Murders discusses the conclusion of Sister Margaret Ann Pahl's murder. After going cold, the case is reopened 20+ years later when another nun comes forward with sexual abuse allegations. Father Gerald Robinson, the main suspect from 1980, is finally arrested and charged with murder. 

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.


Cow Bell
04/10/2025

What's with these homies dissin' my girl? This week, we discuss the wife of a Weezer bassist who is now charged with murder. Updates on Lori Cowbell (Vallow Daybell) and Bryan Kohberger. Finding a hitman on Tinder... and more. Join us for a sweater thread you'll want to pull. 



Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.


Sister Margaret Ann Pahl Part One
04/07/2025

On Holy Saturday, 1980, Sister Margaret Ann Pahl was found murdered in the Sacristy of the hospital chapel. Sister Margaret's death would remain unsolved for 24 years. Join us for Part One. 

Intro music by Joe Buck Yourself
Hosts Heather and Dylan Packer
www.mountainmurderspodcast.com 

Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.