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There is a nationwide epidemic of missing and murdered indigenous women in the United States and Canada. Mountain Murders examines the cases of three murdered indigenous women in Lumberton, NC. Christina Bennett, Rhonda Jones, and Megan Oxendine were all found deceased within a few blocks of one another in 2017. However, Lumberton's missing and murdered women extend farther back in time with little information available. There are significant issues within law enforcement agencies as well as violent crime in the community, creating an unsafe atmosphere for these women. While some speculate a serial killer has been preying on native women, others suggest it is indicative of a more significant issue in Robeson County, which has been listed as having the most violent crime in the state of North Carolina.Intro Music by Joe Buck YourselfHosts Heather and Dylan Packerwww.patreon.com/mountainmurderspodcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

11 Des 20231h 26min

Mountain Murders recaps true crime this week from a habitual shoplifter to a murder house that was only on the market for 9 days! You'll get hot takes, derailments, and the latest in what's happening in the world of true crime. Hosts Heather and Dylanwww.patreon.com/mountainmurderspodcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

7 Des 20231h 11min

In the early 1970s, a serial killer preyed upon young black girls in a southeast Washington DC neighborhood. Dubbed the 'Freeway Phantom', the serial killer kidnapped and murdered six victims dumping their bodies along I-295, known as the Anacostia Freeway. Mountain Murders discusses the unsolved cases and how racial disparities impacted the investigation. Intro music by Joe Buck YourselfHosted by Heather and Dylan PackerTo support the show check out www.patreon.com/mountainmurderspodcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

4 Des 20231h 55min

Mountain Murders recaps the latest in true crime news! Hosts Heather and Dylan Packerwww.patreon.com/mountainmurderspodcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

2 Des 202347min

Over 20 years ago, Lee Ann Mangrum's body was found floating in a recreational creek in Dickson County, Tennessee. The suspicious death takes investigators on a journey to uncover the shocking truth in an alarming case of homicide. Join Mountain Murders as we discuss the twists and turns. The truth is more horrifying than fiction. Intro Music by Joe Buck YourselfHosts Heather and Dylan PackerTo support the show check out www.patreon.com/mountainmurderspodcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

27 Nov 20231h 13min

The day after Thanksgiving has become synonymous with two things: great deals and intense spates of violence. Is it Black Friday or a Purge movie? Mountain Murders takes a look at some of the crimes and chaos caused by the shopping holiday. Hosts Heather and Dylan Packerwww.patreon.com/mountainmurderspodcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

25 Nov 202358min

This week, Mountain Murders takes a look at two missing persons cases in Vermont. In 1971, college freshman Lynne Schulze mysteriously vanishes minutes before taking a final exam. She never resurfaces. Brianna Maitland, a 17 year old girl, goes missing after leaving work. Her abandoned car is discovered only a mile down the road from her job.Intro music by Joe Buck YourselfHosts Heather and Dylan Packerwww.patreon.com/mountainmurderspodcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

21 Nov 20231h 31min

Because we love our listeners so much Mountain Murders brings a bonus episode! Hollywood often takes a page from real life inspiration when it comes to making movies...but this week we're looking into movies that inspired murders. From Natural Born Killers to Child's Play, these films were blamed for crimes. Often murderers binged watched or had obsessions with certain films which resulted in terrible crimes. Hosts Heather and Dylan Packer To support the show join us at www.patreon.com/mountanimurderspodcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

17 Nov 202345min