Siblings in Crime
Siblings in Crime is a weekly true crime podcast hosted by brother and sister duo, Blake Murphy and Ally Rossell.
Join us as we dive into the darkest, most chilling crime stories from around the world. Whether it's unsolved mysteries, brutal murders, or bizarre disappearances, Siblings in Crime is your go-to podcast for captivating and thought-provoking true crime tales.
Every week, we explore a new case, discussing details that will keep you on the edge of your seat. We mix humor with the macabre, offering a fresh approach to true crime storytelling. From historical criminal events to modern-day investigations, they explore both classic and contemporary cases that spark curiosity and discussion.
Tune in to Siblings in Crime for compelling storytelling, intriguing criminal investigations, and a deep dive into some of the most spine-tingling true crime stories out there. Perfect for true crime fans who love gripping narratives and the bond between siblings.
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Siblings in Crime
The Beast of Blood Mountain - Meredith Emerson & Gary Hilton
On New Year’s Day 2008, 24-year-old Meredith Emerson set out for a solo hike on Georgia’s Blood Mountain. When she didn’t return, a frantic search led investigators into a chilling pattern spanning three states — and straight to a drifter named Gary Michael Hilton.
In this episode, we uncover the truth behind Meredith’s disappearance, the manhunt that followed, and the other victims whose stories helped reveal who Hilton really was.
SOURCES USED
- AJC (Atlanta Journal-Constitution) — comprehensive reporting on Meredith Emerson, Hilton’s arrest, plea deal, sentencing
- 11Alive News (Atlanta) — timeline reconstruction, interviews, GBI statements, ATM footage reporting
- GBI official statements & press releases — search details, evidence findings, BOLO
- CourtTV / CrimeTV “The National Forest Serial Killer” documentary — Hilton’s interviews, taped-mask ATM footage, timeline details
- YouTube – Real Crime / CrimeTV documentaries:
- “Gary Michael Hilton: The National Forest Serial Killer”
https://youtu.be/hc5mR0ndQCE - “Gary Michael Hilton Interview & Case Coverage”
https://youtu.be/zgihjSNQaOw
- “Gary Michael Hilton: The National Forest Serial Killer”
- Tallahassee Democrat & AP News — Cheryl Dunlap case investigation, trial, autopsy details
- Asheville Citizen-Times & Charlotte Observer — Bryant case, federal charges, sentencing documents
- U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) press releases — federal plea and sentencing information for John & Irene Bryant
- FBI case summaries & investigative commentary — multi-state linkage, serial offender profile
- Last Hike on Blood Mountain podcast — detailed reporting on Meredith’s disappearance, friends’ actions, timeline, search details
- Georgia & Florida court filings — plea transcripts, sentencing orders, investigative summaries
- National Forest Service reporting & missing hiker case records — environmental context, victim movement, search data
