Mountain Murders

🔪 This week on Mountain Murders: We’re diving into the chilling case of Paul John Knowles, the so-called “Casanova Killer.” Charming, cunning, and cold-blooded—Knowles left a trail of victims across the country in the 1970s. Was he a smooth-talking drifter or a true criminal mastermind? Tune in as we unravel the twisted story behind one of America’s most dangerous charmers.


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Intro Music by Joe Buck Yourself
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When Jennifer’s Body hit theaters in 2009, critics dismissed it as a quirky teen horror comedy. Years later, the film has gained cult status—not only for its feminist themes, but also for its chilling connection to real life. The story of a popular high school girl who becomes the victim of a satanic sacrifice echoes the tragic 1995 murder of 15-year-old Elyse Pahler in Arroyo Grande, California. Elyse was lured from her home by three teenage boys who thought they needed her life for a ritual sacrifice to help their heavy metal band succeed. In this episode, we break down the film’s plot, the true crime case that inspired it, and how horror and reality overlap in terrifying ways.

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In 1994, 19-year-old Emory University sophomore Shannon Melendi vanished after working as a scorekeeper at a softball game in Atlanta, Georgia. Her sudden disappearance baffled investigators and terrified the community. For years, Shannon’s family lived with unanswered questions until a chilling truth was uncovered. In this episode, we trace the haunting case of Shannon Melendi—from the day she went missing, through the long investigation, to the shocking revelation of who was responsible.

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Hosts Heather & Dylan
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Mountain Murders brings you a weekly recrap of crime news! Moonshine bandits, Karen Reed, D4vd & Celeste Rivas, fart spray and more. 

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Brandy Stevens Rosine was a student at Youngstown State University in 2012. She went to meet up with a former girlfriend in Pennsylvania. She never returned. What began as a hopeful young woman navigating love and friendship ended in a shocking act of betrayal. Join us as we explore Brandy's story, the events leading up to her death, and the disturbing details of a crime that left her family searching for answers. 

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Mountain Murders delivers the conclusion of the Kendrick Johnson case. We will discuss evidence, lawsuits, and where the mysterious case stands in 2025. 

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In January 2013, 17-year-old Kendrick Johnson was found dead inside a rolled-up gym mat at Lowndes High School in Valdosta, Georgia. Officials quickly ruled his death an accident, but Kendrick's family believes otherwise. Join us for part one of the Kendrick Johnson case, which remains mysterious and controversial. 

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Carving our way into spooky season with some haunted tales! Mountain Murders discusses the most haunted places in Maine and New Hampshire. Working our way down the East Coast, we'll bring more hauntings as Halloween approaches. 

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In September 2012, 19- year old Faith Hedgepeth- a bright, driven UNC Chapel Hill student- was found brutally murdered in her off-campus apartment. For nearly a decade, the case baffled investigators, haunted her family, and shook the college town. Then in 2021, a long awaited arrest brought new answers-but also new questions. Who killed Faith? And why? Mountain Murders revisits the crime, theories, and twists in one of North Carolina's most heartbreaking unsolved mysteries turned cold case breakthrough. 


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