The Unsolved Murder of Jonathan Skaggs

"HOT FOR TEACHER!" Pamela Wojas was an ambitious young woman who married Gregg Smart. After graduating from college, she set aside her dreams of becoming a news anchor and settled into a media position within the school system. When her husband Gregg turns up dead, investigators are baffled. Who would want Gregg dead? Listen to Mountain Murders cover the infamous Pamela Smart case like never before. We take a deep dive into Pam's early life and try to make sense of her affair with a minor. Pamela Smart's trial was the first one in U.S. history to be aired completely on television and many people remember it because of the sensationalism!Join us at www.patreon.com/mountainmurderspodcast for bonus content and support the show!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

20 Des 20201h 44min

Emma Gatewood was the first woman to solo hike the Appalachian Trail at the age of 67. Mountain Murder's takes a look at the woman who became a pioneer for women in outdoor activities from her pre-planning, first hike and legacy. For more content, join us at www.patreon.com/mountainmurderspodcast and support the showBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

17 Des 202025min

To support the podcast, join us at www.patreon.com/mountainmurderspodcast for ad free and bonus content Atlanta's Butcher also known as the Atlanta Ripper or the Black Butcher is an unknown serial killer who terrorized early 20th century Atlanta, Georgia murdering young black and biracial women. The killer slaughtered at least 20 women maybe as many as 35. His methods mimicked Jack the Ripper who had struck London in 1888. Though Atlanta was recovering from the Atlanta Race Riots of 1906, racism was prevelant in the Jim Crow south stifling investigations. Join Mountain Murders as we chronicle the murders, investigation and theories surrounding these hideous murders. Hosts: Heather & Dylan PackerIntro Music by Joe Buck YourselfEmail: mountainmurderspodcast@gmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

13 Des 20201h 20min

For exclusive content or to support our show, join us at www.patreon.com/mountainmurderspodcastGreetings! This week's Offbeat will dive into Appalachian holiday traditions. Some may be long forgotten but others continue to thrive in our modern world. The holidays provided mountain folks with opportunities to celebrate for up to a week with an Old Time Christmas! Fruitcakes and other sweet treats were baked. Often moonshine and shooting was a part of the celebration. Hosts: Heather and Dylan PackerEmail: mountainmurderspodcast@gmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

9 Des 202050min

Join us for exclusive content and support the show at www.patreon.com/mountainmurderspodcast On November 6, 2001, medical student Andrew Bagby's body is found at the Keystone State Park in Pennsylvania. It does not take investigators long to hone in on his former flame, Dr. Shirley Bagby. Shirley was known to have a difficult personality. She set her sights on medical school allowing nothing to stand in her way. When she met Bagby, a much younger man, Shirley becomes obsessed with him. After Andrew's murder, Shirley flees to Canada discovering she is pregnant with Andrew's son. Embroiled in legal battles, Shirley makes a calamitous decision which leaves a wake of heartbreak and death. Mountain Murders discusses an unusual and tragic tale of murder.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

6 Des 20201h 30min

For exclusive content, join us at www.patreon.com/mountainmurderspodcast This week's post-Thanksgiving Offbeat episode discusses the 1906 murder of a factory worker named Grace Brown. Grace is seduced by the nephew of the wealthy factory owner and becomes pregnant. The results are deadly for Grace. Her murder has inspired books and Hollywood movies such as the classic A Place in the Sun. Hosts: Heather and DylanEmail:mountainmurderspodcast@gmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

2 Des 202035min

For exclusive content, join us at www.patreon.com/mountainmurderspodcast and support the show!In episode 118, Mountain Murders takes a look at an unsolved case from 1980. Two free spirited women who embraced the hippie lifestyle ventured cross country on a trip of a lifetime to the Rainbow Gathering. Vicki, an experienced hitchhiker, and her young protege Nancy met up with a third friend to journey across America to a beautiful National Park in West Virginia. Only somewhere along the way, the road trip met a deadly end. With little to go on, the case went cold. 9 local men were implicated in the murders but a turn of events will change the case's history and leave a lot of unanswered questions. Intro by Joe Buck YourselfHosts: Heather and Dylan PackerEmail: mountainmurderspodcast@gmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

2 Des 20201h 12min

www.patreon.com/mountainmurderspodcast for exclusive bonus content! This Thanksgiving edition of Offbeat, Mountain Murders gets a little loose and silly with a show focusing on the legendary Bell Witch of Tennessee. With an interesting origin story, theories and the haunting-Bell Witch has captivated audiences for two centuries. Even a President experienced the paranormal entity! So strap in for a ridiculously silly but informative Mountain Murder's Offbeat! And have a safe Happy Thanksgiving.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

25 Nov 202045min