August Listener Stories
Can't go wrong when we've got great listener stories! This episode offers a variety of stories from an LA resident who tells us what it's really like in Hollyweirdland, ghosts, fly swatters, bad dates, and all kinds of oogity boogity hair raising stories from YOU! If you've got a listener story to share send it in at mountainmurderspodcast@gmail.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.
24 Aug 20231h 23min
The DeFeo Family Massacre & The Amityville Horror
In 1974, five members of the DeFeo family was brutally murdered in their Amityville home known as High Hopes. Ronnie Defeo Jr known as Butch, the eldest son of Ronald and Louise, confessed to killing his parents-but claimed his sister Dawn had murdered the siblings Marc, John and Allison. After a brief trial, Butch was found guilty of first degree murder in the massacre. 13 months later, George and Kathy Lutz along with their 3 children moved into the home. At first things seemed normal but soon the Lutz' claim they were tormented by malovent spirits for 28 days before fleeing the house for good. What followed was a media firestorm. The highly publicized account of demonic activity became a best selling book and blockbuster film. Yet many say the Lutz' story was a hoax. Mountain Murders takes a look at the infamous Amityville Horror case -and its aftermath. 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.
21 Aug 20231h 46min
The Murder of Robin Benedict Part Two
The conclusion of our latest case The Murder of Robin Benedict.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.
10 Aug 20231h 9min
The Murder of Robin Benedict Part One
Sometimes a person's life may look perfect from the outside: successful, intelligent, and living the American Dream. Then dark, nightmarish secrets surface and destroy everything. Robin Benedict was an aspiring graphic artist who turned to sex work to earn quick cash. When she meets a Tufts University professor Dr. William Douglas, her luck changes. Dr. Douglas lavishes Robin with expensive meals, gifts and cash. In March 1983, a year after her first encounter with the professor, Robin vanishes into thin air. What follows is a shocking crime that rocked Boston to it's core. Intro Music by Joe Buck YourselfHosts Heather and Dylan Packerwww.patreon.com/mountainmurderspodcast to support the showFind us on the Darkcast Network! www.darkcastnetwork.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.
7 Aug 20231h 56min
DNA is DOPE
This week we cover some of the latest in breaking true crime news including the identification of two Jane Does (One a possible Gilgo Beach victim) using familial DNA. We also discuss Lindsey Shiver, Samantha Higgins, and Javonnta Murphy cases. Hosts Heather and Dylan Packerwww.patreon.com/mountainmurderspodcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.
4 Aug 202330min
Jeremy Gipson
12 year old Jessica Thornsberry was spending the night with her best friend when she vanished. Her body is discovered within hours. But what happened to the young girl? A prime suspect emerges when law enforcement learns of Jeremy Gipson's secret criminal past. The pieces fall into place -leaving a community stunned. Jessica's case brought up a lot of questions about juvenile sex offenders in Kentucky-and how they're protected simply because they are minors. Join us for a lively discussion as Mountain Murders dives into the case of Jeremy Gipson. Intro Music by Joe Buck YourselfHosts Heather and Dylan Packerwww.mountainmurderspodcast.com Mountain Murders is now part of the Darkcast Network! Listen to Mountain Murders and other indie podcasts on Darkcast!!Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.
2 Aug 20231h 13min
Todd Ice
In 1978, Sheila Knox and her daughter were brutally attacked inside their Stanton, Kentucky home. However, the assailant was no stranger to the woman and little girl-he was well known to them. Their neighbor, a 15 year old Honor student, was charged with killing 7 year old Donna Knox and severely injuring her mother. Mountain Murders discusses the teen murderer Todd Ice-and ask questions: should juveniles be tried as adults? What's an appropriate sentence for someone like Todd? 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.
24 Juli 20231h 5min
Last Meals Part Two
Sardines? Salmon and Potatoes? This week we're discussing last meals of the some famous serial killers including Albert Fish, Ed Gein, child killer Westley Dodd and drug dealer Earl Forrest. Hosts Heather and Dylan Packerwww.patreon.com/mountainmurderspodcastBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support.
20 Juli 202341min
