Head and Hands Murder

In our Offbeat series Missing in the Park, we will cover cases of those persons who've disappeared while visiting national parks. Nearly 600,000 people go missing each year in the US with about 89-92% recovery rates. However, those who go missing in the park are not tracked by any type of national database. Join us as we dive into the strange story of 4 year old Ottie Powell in Virginia and 24 year old Derek Lueking in the Great Smoky Mountains Park. Hosts Heather and Dylan PackerEmail mountainmurderspodcast@gmail.comTo support the show sign up at www.patreon.com/mountainmurderspodcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

28 Juli 202133min

This week Mountain Murders takes you to Farmville, Virginia for a nightmarish crime. 20 year old Richard "Sam" McCroskey was a social pariah who found an online identity in Syko Sam. McCroskey was interested in the horror core music scene often updating his social media profiles with rap songs. He connected with another horror core enthusiast in 16 year old Emma Niederbrock. After a year long online relationship, the pair decided to meet up for a music festival. Unfortunately, things take a deadly turn. Intro Music 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.

25 Juli 20211h 13min

In this very inebriated Mountain Murders, we relax on a Wednesday with some listener stories and play a new dating game with Prison Pen Pals. Enjoy! Hosts: Heather and Dylan PackerEmail: mountainmurderspodcast@gmail.comwww.patreon.com/mountainmurderspodcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

22 Juli 202153min

Southern cities ooze history especially in places like New Orleans and Savannah. Every street, building and person has a story to tell. A real life southern gothic tale of sex and murder brought to you by Mountain Murders in this week's episode 178. This week's case revolves around the 1981 murder of a troubled young man named Danny Hansford. Hansford was a known drug user and alcoholic with a violent temper. Danny was the sometimes handyman and lover of a man named Jim Williams. Williams was an internationally recognized antiques dealer known for his restoration of Savannah's historic homes. Join us for a tale of wealth and influence told like you've never heard it! Intro Music by Joe Buck YourselfHosts: Heather and Dylan PackerEmail: mountainmurderspodcast@gmail.com Support the show by joining us at www.patreon.com/mountainmurderspodcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

18 Juli 20211h 31min

This week's Mountain Murders episode 177 dives into the disturbing story of serial killer Israel Keyes. What distinguishes Keyes from other serial killers was his meticulous planning including burying caches of "kill kits" across the United States. From his troubling childhood moving around with his religious zealot parents to his time in the US Army, we detail Keyes life and discuss his crimes. Intro Music By Joe Buck YourselfHosts: Heather and Dylan Packer Email: mountainmurderspodcast@gmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

11 Juli 20212h 5min

This week's Offbeat episode will discuss hiking safety tips and how to pre-plan for a hike if you're inexperienced. We also read some crazy hiking horror stories for your listening pleasure. Hosts: Heather and DylanEmail: mountainmurderspodcast@gmail.comSupport the show at www.patreon.com/mountainmurderspodcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

7 Juli 202150min

This week Mountain Murders takes you back to a double murder in 1996 that rocked the outdoors community. Julie Williams and her partner Lollie Winans were backpacking at the Shenandoah National Park with their dog Taj. When Julie didn't return to start a new job, her family filed a missing person's report. An assailant brutally murdered the two women on a busy trail during a holiday weekend --and slipped away unnoticed. Join us as we recount a sad true crime case out of Virginia. Intro Music 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.

4 Juli 202153min

This week's Offbeat episode is a low key show discussing the latest in true crime news. Join Heather and Dylan as they discuss the John McAfee "suicide", Zodiac's cipher, and a murder in Maine. Happy July!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.

30 Juni 202139min