Mountain Murders

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. 

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

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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.

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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. 

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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? 

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

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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. 

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

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 

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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. 


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

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

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

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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. 

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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.

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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. 

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

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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. 

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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. 



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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. 

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Discover how Dylan's tank top is ruining our lives. This week Mountain Murders takes a look at several crime stories including a Green Beret murdered by his wife, Jean (Gene) Claude Van Damme, another Florida man, and more. 

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The Internet can be a dangerous place. Sixth grader Christina Long was spending time on AOL instant messenger and chat rooms, like most of her peers in 2002. When the girl goes missing, her family is confronted with frightening news. 13-year-old Christina had been posing as an adult and meeting men online. One of these meetings has deadly consequences. 

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In the 1970s, a serial killer preyed upon young girls in Folly Beach, SC. Described by psychiatrists as having a "sexual deviant character disorder", Richard Valenti was a US Navy sailor stationed on a Charleston- based submarine. The details of the killings would leave the community reeling. 

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This episode discusses Dr. Amy Bishop, a former professor of neuroscience at the University of Alabama in Huntsville who became infamous for a mass shooting on February 12, 2010. Bishop shot and killed three of her colleagues and wounded three others during a faculty meeting after being denied tenure. However, Dr. Bishop had a history of violence dating back to 1986. 

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17-year-old Crystal Todd missed curfew on a fall night in 1991. Her mother, Bonnie, frantically tries to locate Crystal. When the body of a mutilated young woman shows up on a rural dirt road in Horry County, Bonnie is confronted with a living nightmare. Who murdered Crystal Todd?

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Mountain Murders gives you a crime recrap: the devil on Tiktok, The Florida Man Games, Raygun's brother is a fraud too, Morgan Geyser release and more...

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This week, Mountain Murders presents movie club Devil in the Family: The Fall of Ruby Franke. The three-part docuseries investigates the disturbing transformation of mommy vlogger Ruby Franke from a celebrated creator to a convicted child abuser. 

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This week Mountain Murders discusses the latest in true crime news including Kohberger's possible defense strategy, Matthew Hertgen's murder charges, Noah Bolden's sentencing in the killing of an Uber Driver, and more. 

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On February 18, 2013, a caregiver confessed to killing a 15-month-old girl, Aubrey Littlejohn, a member of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians. Despite documented reports of abuse and neglect, local social workers allowed the woman to continue taking care of the child. Social workers are charged with fabricating a cover-up in the abuse case. 

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Mountain Murders recraps some crime news: Kohberger, Diddy, the Zizians Cult, and more! 

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A little late dropping this episode from last week.... here's a February podcast potluck with some listener stories and more. 



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Janet March, a Nashville native, disappeared in August 1996. Suspicion immediately falls to her husband, attorney Perry March. Janet's parents are determined to make Perry's life a living hell. Did Perry March have something to do with his wife's disappearance? You be the judge! 

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Mountain Murders brings the conclusion of the "Fast Food Killer", Paul Dennis Reid, who terrorized the Nashville area during a 1997 crime spree. 

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Mountain Murders discusses jobs held by serial killers! Psychopaths also gravitate towards certain positions...with CEOS being #1. Does this surprise anyone? 

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Paul Dennis Reid is Nashville's most notorious killer. From an early age, Reid was considered "evil".  The wanna-be country singer's dark deeds continued until the Spring of 1997 when Reid killed seven fast food employees in middle Tennessee. Join Mountain Murders for part one! 

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Chris Benoit was a 22 year career professional wrestler. In a three day, double murder- suicide, Benoit murdered his wife Nancy and their 7 year old son. The incident sent shockwaves through the professional wrestling industry and highlighted issues such as drug use, steroid abuse, and brain injuries among the athletes. 

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We cover the latest in crime news including a Brad Pitt scammer, Amanda Knox, and more. 

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This week Mountain Murders shares the vicious murders of Earl and Terry Robertson. Shockingly, their 21-year-old son was convicted of killing his parents in a scheme to inherit $2 million- A tale of desperation and dysfunction that leads to a brutal slaughter. 

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