The Unsolved Murder of Jonathan Skaggs

James Jordan, the father of superstar basketballer Michael Jordan, was found murdered in August 1993. His new red Lexus SC400 was found stripped a few counties away. Larry Demery, a member of the Lumbee tribe, and Daniel Green, an African American, are charged with the murder. This week, Mountain Murders examines the case. There's more than meets the eye story filled with corruption, racism, and shoddy police work; leaves us asking if justice was actually served. You don't want to miss this strange tale of backwoods Southern justice. Intro Music by Joe Buck YourselfHosts Heather and Dylan Packerwww.patreon.com/mountainmurderspodcastWe're proud to be part of the Darkcast Network!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

29 Jan 20241h 43min

This week Mountain Murders discusses the tragic passing of an Appalachian icon, 6 bodies discovered in the Mojave desert, Green River Killer victim ID, and more! Hosts Heather and Dylan Packerwww.patreon.com/mountainmurderspodcastWe're proud to partner with the Darkcast Network!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

26 Jan 202447min

25-year-old Melissa McLauchlin was violently gang raped and then murdered by several men who were active duty military or had recently been discharged. The case sparked controversy as some considered it a "hate crime". In total, six men and two women would be held accountable for McLauchlin's murder. Intro Music by Joe Buck YourselfHosts Heather and Dylan Packerwww.patreon.com/mountainmurderspodcastFind us on the Darkcast Network!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

21 Jan 20241h 7min

Hey y'all! This week Mountain Murders discusses some of the latest in true crime news including a federal push to outlaw deep fake nudes, a basketball player who was in some hot water, Heather Mack's sentence and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

18 Jan 20241h 1min

In 1964, Roy Lee Fox along with his younger brother and two relatives planned to rob a dairy farmer in Candler, NC. During the commission of the robbery, Ovella Lunsford, the farmer's wife is killed. Robberies, murder, prison riots and more murder! Join Mountain Murders as we dig into an old case from our neck of the woods this week. Intro Music by Joe Buck YourselfHosts Heather and Dylan Packerwww.patreon.com/mountainmurderspodcast to support the show! Mountain Murders is proud to be part of the Darkcast Network.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

15 Jan 20241h 30min

This week Mountain Murders discusses some of the wildest news headlines including a lawsuit against Ebay. We also discuss the Colonial Parkway murders, a body in an air mattress, and more! Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

13 Jan 202451min

Warning: this episode discusses self-harm and suicidal ideation. Nancy Spungen was a disturbed, troubled young woman who grew up in a middle-class Jewish family in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She moved to NYC, where Nancy discovered punk rock music. Her life was forever changed. Nancy struggled with heroin addiction. She went to London in 1977, where Nancy was introduced to Sex Pistols bass guitarist Sid Vicious. The pair would engage in a toxic, co-dependent relationship centering around drug addiction. In 1978, Nancy is found murdered in NYC's famed Chelsea Hotel. Did the rock star boyfriend kill Nancy? Or was there more to the story? Join Mountain Murders as we take a deep dive into the life of Nancy Spungen and her tragic death. 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 Jan 20242h 17min

2024 is here and brings with it the latest in true crime news! We discuss George Anthony, Natalia Grace, Gypsy Rose Blanchard and more.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

4 Jan 202452min