20 Best Mountain Murder Podcasts to Listen to (2026)

A crime journalism podcast series focused on unusual horrors in the hills and hollers of Appalachia. Created and hosted by Kendall Perkinson and Sarah James McLaughlin. Season 1 - Mared & Karen: The WVU Coed Murders Season 2 - Big Savage: The Death Of Alexander Stevens Season 3 - Outlandish Season 4 - Listener Suggestions more

Mountain Murders is a true crime improv comedy podcast hosted by two Appalachians with questionable judgment and strong opinions. Join Heather & Dylan as they dive into bizarre murders, infamous killers, and small-town mayhem—armed with dark humor, off-the-rails commentary, and just enough research to be dangerous. Your Y'allternative choice for true crime. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/mountain-murders--3281847/support . more

Welcome to Mountain Mysteries: Tales from Appalachia, a true crime podcast hosted by Holly and Hailey. Join us each week as we dive into murders, missing persons cases, and other spooky and paranormal happenings in the mountains of Appalachia. more

Paper Ghosts: The Texas Teen Murders takes you back to 1983, when two teenagers were found murdered, execution-style, on a quiet Texas hill. What followed was decades of rumors, false leads, and a case that law enforcement could never seem to close.Now, veteran investigative journalist M. William Phelps reopens the file — uncovering new witnesses, hidden evidence, and a shocking web of deaths that may all be connected.Over nine gripping episodes, Paper Ghosts: The Texas Teen Murders unravels a story 42 years in the making… and asks the question: who's really been hiding the truth? more

Blood Trails is a new investigative podcast from MeatEater, hosted by writer and journalist Jordan Sillars. Each episode digs into true crime stories from the world of hunting and fishing—cases where the woods and the water became the backdrop for violence and mystery. From missing hunters deep in public land to poachers turned killers and fishing trips gone fatally wrong, Blood Trails uncovers the moments when outdoor life collides with the darkness of the human heart. But this isn't repackaged Wikipedia. Each story features original reporting you won't hear anywhere else, expert insight from detectives and hunters, and first-hand accounts from the people who were actually there. For true crime listeners looking for something new—and outdoorsmen who know the thrill and risk of time afield—Blood Trails exposes the stories left behind in the tracks. If you're a fan of Dateline, Criminal, or Bear Grease but want your true crime set in the wild places you know, this podcast is for you. more

Crime in the Coalfields is a true crime podcast hosted by 59News Digital Producer Brandi Blake and 59News Digital Producer Humera Rehman. Based in Southern West Virginia, each episode Brandi and Humera will tell the stories of the tragic and bizarre crimes that take place in rural Appalachia. more

The Mountain Mysteries podcast deals with the pain of the family members who are left behind when someone they love is murdered, abducted and missing, and those who have experienced ghostly encounter, or strange creatures or beings. We are not judges, we are story tellers and people who support other people and realize all too very well, that just because we can't explain something, doesn't make it any less viable. With episodes hosted, produced and written by veteran broadcaster and marketer Chris Slone, a voice heard all over the mountains for years, we bring your stories to life. more

The podcast about the times when the 'great outdoors' aren't always great. Join us to hear tales of all things morbid in the wild. We cover murders, missing persons, legends, and more all within our great national parks, wildernesses, and forests. 'The woods are lovely, dark, and deep...' -Robert Frost If you've ever been told you're weird for liking morbid stuff, you're our kind of people. Come along and learn about all of the morbid tales in our lovely wild lands. Dark Horizons Media, LLC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. more

Learn about the true Appalachian, mysteries, legends, murder & history as well as those stories outside Appalachia as viewed by a true Appalachian. I'm Larry Bentley and I was born and raised in the Appalachian mountains of southwest Virginia. I want to take you on a fantastic journey through the Appalachian mountains and beyond. We're going to explore everything from murder, native folklore and legend to true stories of hardship as seen through the watery eyes of an old Appalachian. Come join me. I guarantee it's not going to be anything like you think it is. more

The mystery Zebb Quinn has more questions than answers. The reality is, no one will ever truly know what happened to Zebb Wayne Quinn. By all accounts the 18-year-old was the quiet kid in class … the person you'd see at Walmart … truly the guy next door a good kid. Nothing could prepare the community, detectives, or the Quinn family for the circus about to consume their idyllic mountain town for over two decades. From Zebb's disappearance in 2000 to rumors of a lover's triangle, the cryptic clues left behind in Zebb's Mazda, and the gruesome discovery of a murdered couple that left the bright lights of Hollywood for a slower lifestyle.  Years of questions all connected to one man … a man that would become notorious through his heinous actions.A Good Guy: The 22-year murder mystery of Zebb Quinn,' is hosted by General Assignment and Special Projects reporter, Samiar Nefzi and WLOS anchor Holly Headrick. Together, they dive into the mystery, taking listeners step by step through the case, never-before-heard detective notes, station reports, and beyond. more

Welcome to The Blueside of the Mountain. Let me tell you folks a little bout the blueside. Over here, things don't happen the way they do where you're from. You don't have all the safety you feel. Here on the blueside, you're liable to find skeletons in the closet and in the ground. Death is in the air on this side of the mountain where the sun never shines. Won't you join us on our podcast telling the tales of murder, mystery and the macabre realities they most of you will never know. more

Hello, everyone! Welcome to Mountain Mysteries. A podcast where three people from Kentucky sit down and discuss all things spoopy in the Appalachian region. We will be covering cold case files, local murders, and even personal scary stories that you guys send in!So, sit back and let us take you deep into the hills of Appalachia. A place filled with small towns, big secrets, and strange phenomena. more

The podcast about old and new mysteries, myths and murders.From the Gold Rush to the Green Rush. From the mountains to the Mile High City and everything Colorado in between. more

Rocky Mountain Cold Cases is a true crime podcast hosted by true crime fan Rachel and true crime newbie Adam. This podcast provides a casual overview of both cold cases and murder mysteries that have taken place near the Rocky Mountain region (New Mexico, Utah, Colorado, Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana). As we continue to find these true crime mysteries, we may occasionally drift outside the rocky mountain area for special episodes or whenever we feel like it. Either way. We are glad to have you as a listener! Be sure to subscribe and catch all of our past and future episodes.  more

It's a race against the clock after a beautiful young hiker goes missing on Blood Mountain. When her disappearance makes national headlines, alarm bells ring for police in multiple states who fear a serial killer is on the loose. Can police find the missing hiker and pin down a suspect before it's too late? Hear from lead investigators, family, and friends in this true crime thriller as they unravel a grisly trail of evidence. more

Compelling Appalachian true crime stories. This podcast explores crimes and mysteries from the notorious to the obscure, spanning frontier feuds, coal country killings, and modern-day cold cases. From remote Smoky Mountain hollers and the Appalachian Trail to the Blue Ridge Parkway, we dig into the history, the places, and the people behind each case. Keeping history alive, one crime at a time.RSSVERIFY more

Mile High Mysteries dives deep into Colorado's most chilling unsolved crimes, eerie legends, and paranormal encounters. From the shadowy streets of Denver to the haunted peaks of the Rockies, each episode uncovers a new tale of intrigue, suspense, and the unexplained. Join us as we investigate the secrets hiding in the thin air of the Mile High State. Be sure to support us to help grow the page and the stories even more.  more

Rocky Mountain Reckoning is a true crime series focused on cold cases, unsolved murders, and overlooked victims across the Rocky Mountain West. Covering cases from Wyoming, Montana, Colorado, and the surrounding region, the series examines how distance, isolation, and time have allowed crimes to fade from public attention. Each episode breaks down the evidence, investigative decisions, and unanswered questions behind these cases while giving voice to victims whose stories deserve to be remembered. From remote highways and small towns to forgotten investigations, Rocky Mountain Reckoning focuses on one goal: uncovering the truth still buried in the mountains. more

A true crime podcast that shares the dark tales of murdered and missing women in West Virginia.

This podcast covers true crime stories that occurred in, or are related to, the Mountain Standard Time Zone, which covers; Utah, Colorado, New Mexico, Wyoming, Montana, Colorado, most of Arizona & Idaho, and parts of Oregon, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, & Kansas. Michelle Carlson is the host & sometimes her super supportive hubby, Johnny, joins her. True Crime is her passion & has been since she read 'Helter Skelter' about the Charles Manson cult murders at the age of 18. She went on to earn a B.S. in Psychology from Utah State University as she has always been intrigued by the mind. more