Among the Dirt and Trees

Among the Dirt and Trees is a podcast that dives into the stories behind true crime cases that occur out in nature through short and sweet episodes that work for even the busiest schedules. Join our host, BreeAnn, as she ruins the forest, the desert, the beach, the ocean (and pretty much anywhere else with fresh air) one case at a time. New episodes are released every Monday and Wednesday and guaranteed to make you never want to leave your couch! 🔪🌲

A Love so Dangerous: Killed By Betty Beets

Betty Beets was married five times to six different men.Four of her husbands were endangered, injured, or killed.Love isn’t always a good thing.Sometimes, it’s dangerous.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Subscribe here and your favorite podcasting apps: https://talko.fm/dirtWarning: This episode contains mature content and themes. Listener discretion is strongly advised.During this episode we will be discussing crimes involving violence, assault, murder or other disturbing details. Some listeners may find certain portions of our discussion offensive, upsetting or traumatic.If at any time you need to step away, we encourage you to take a break. Please proceed with caution and take care of yourself first while listening.

02-15
07:24

Three Lives Lost: The Starved Rock Murders

When three women went on a trip to visit Starved Rock State Park, they were looking for fresh air and the sweet taste of adventure.Disappearing changed the plan.Within days, their bodies were found—but their killer was nowhere to be seen.Police finally believed they got the right person, but all these years later, the public is fairly split.Find out what police say happened, then what the man they sent to prison has to say about it all.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Subscribe here and your favorite podcasting apps: https://talko.fm/dirtWarning: This episode contains mature content and themes. Listener discretion is strongly advised.During this episode we will be discussing crimes involving violence, assault, murder or other disturbing details. Some listeners may find certain portions of our discussion offensive, upsetting or traumatic.If at any time you need to step away, we encourage you to take a break. Please proceed with caution and take care of yourself first while listening.

02-08
10:47

A Night on the Beach: The Murders of Jason Allen and Lindsay Cutshall

When an engaged couple can’t get a hotel room, they decide to illegally camp out on the beach for a night instead—but as they slumbered beneath the stars, someone had other plans. The young couple was shot and killed by a stranger, and it took over a decade to get answers.The truth from the killer’s mouth would paint a story of a random act of violence that ended two lives too early.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Subscribe here and your favorite podcasting apps: https://talko.fm/dirtWarning: This episode contains mature content and themes. Listener discretion is strongly advised.During this episode we will be discussing crimes involving violence, assault, murder or other disturbing details. Some listeners may find certain portions of our discussion offensive, upsetting or traumatic.If at any time you need to step away, we encourage you to take a break. Please proceed with caution and take care of yourself first while listening.

02-01
07:40

Stay Out of the Parks: National Park Cannibals Want to Eat Your Face

The internet is known for its fair share of conspiracy theories and trending topics, but some of them are downright WILD.In this episode, we are going to discuss a popular theory perpetuated on TikTok that states that our National Parks are actually full of secret feral cannibals that are lying in wait to snatch up hikers and campers.What do you think? Are the stories real? Are the cannibals in cahoots with the federal government? Be sure to send in your fan theories!***RESOURCE LIST***https://nerdist.com/article/american-horror-stories-conspiracy-theory-feral-people-national-parks/https://www.pathloom.com/post/national-park-oddities-cannibal-conspiracy-wildlifehttps://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRphroex/https://www.tiktok.com/t/ZTRphhntA/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Subscribe here and your favorite podcasting apps: https://talko.fm/dirtWarning: This episode contains mature content and themes. Listener discretion is strongly advised.During this episode we will be discussing crimes involving violence, assault, murder or other disturbing details. Some listeners may find certain portions of our discussion offensive, upsetting or traumatic.If at any time you need to step away, we encourage you to take a break. Please proceed with caution and take care of yourself first while listening.

01-18
09:59

Playing Outside: The Disappearance of Helen Karipidis

Helen Karipidis was only nine years old when she disappeared while playing outside in 1988. Blame was cast on secret groups of pedophiles, strangers, and even her own father. To this day, no one knows what happened to her. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Subscribe here and your favorite podcasting apps: https://talko.fm/dirtWarning: This episode contains mature content and themes. Listener discretion is strongly advised.During this episode we will be discussing crimes involving violence, assault, murder or other disturbing details. Some listeners may find certain portions of our discussion offensive, upsetting or traumatic.If at any time you need to step away, we encourage you to take a break. Please proceed with caution and take care of yourself first while listening.

01-12
09:18

Random Crimes in Nature: Are You a Criminal?

To kick off the new year, we are going to explore some random crimes out in nature that anyone could commit.Well, almost anyone.Find out if you should be on the run from the police! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Subscribe here and your favorite podcasting apps: https://talko.fm/dirtWarning: This episode contains mature content and themes. Listener discretion is strongly advised.During this episode we will be discussing crimes involving violence, assault, murder or other disturbing details. Some listeners may find certain portions of our discussion offensive, upsetting or traumatic.If at any time you need to step away, we encourage you to take a break. Please proceed with caution and take care of yourself first while listening.

01-04
13:19

Sailing Away: What Happened to Colleen Wood?

Colleen Wood was a 51-year-old woman who was living her best life in Florida when she met someone special, a man named John Paul Sr.He had a beautiful boat and promised that they could live out her dream of sailing the world.On a whim, Colleen sold everything—her home, her car, her belongings—and moved onto his boat.Unfortunately, when they left for their first trip around the holidays, she never came back.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Subscribe here and your favorite podcasting apps: https://talko.fm/dirtWarning: This episode contains mature content and themes. Listener discretion is strongly advised.During this episode we will be discussing crimes involving violence, assault, murder or other disturbing details. Some listeners may find certain portions of our discussion offensive, upsetting or traumatic.If at any time you need to step away, we encourage you to take a break. Please proceed with caution and take care of yourself first while listening.

12-29
18:57

The Ultimate Sacrifice: Mass Child Sacrifices in Ancient Peru

500 years ago, the Chimú Empire made the terrifying decision to sacrifice 140 children and 200+ baby animals.Hundreds of years would pass before their bodies were discovered and their stories could be told.Learn about the world’s most devastating human sacrifice in Pampa La Cruz–and what caused it.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Subscribe here and your favorite podcasting apps: https://talko.fm/dirtWarning: This episode contains mature content and themes. Listener discretion is strongly advised.During this episode we will be discussing crimes involving violence, assault, murder or other disturbing details. Some listeners may find certain portions of our discussion offensive, upsetting or traumatic.If at any time you need to step away, we encourage you to take a break. Please proceed with caution and take care of yourself first while listening.

12-14
14:36

Gone Fishing: Three People and a Boat

When Debra Lee Vowell, Dennis Vowell, and Gary Newton went out on a boat, they expected to enjoy their time out on the ocean.But–when they didn’t come back, rumors began to spiral. An extensive search would yield no real evidence–no boat, no people–at least nothing that lasted.There was a potential sighting, but the suspected bodies disappeared beneath the waves never to be seen again. What happened–and where did they go?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Subscribe here and your favorite podcasting apps: https://talko.fm/dirtWarning: This episode contains mature content and themes. Listener discretion is strongly advised.During this episode we will be discussing crimes involving violence, assault, murder or other disturbing details. Some listeners may find certain portions of our discussion offensive, upsetting or traumatic.If at any time you need to step away, we encourage you to take a break. Please proceed with caution and take care of yourself first while listening.

12-07
08:52

Missing in the 60s: Where Did They Go and What Happened?

See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Subscribe here and your favorite podcasting apps: https://talko.fm/dirtWarning: This episode contains mature content and themes. Listener discretion is strongly advised.During this episode we will be discussing crimes involving violence, assault, murder or other disturbing details. Some listeners may find certain portions of our discussion offensive, upsetting or traumatic.If at any time you need to step away, we encourage you to take a break. Please proceed with caution and take care of yourself first while listening.

11-30
09:43

The Never-Ending Ride: What Happened to Frank Lenz?

Frank Lenz was a cyclist with a dream—to travel the world and take photos. After two years of traveling across Europe, he suddenly disappeared. In his absence, his magazine articles would continue to be printed even though his editor knew he was missing. What happened to him?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Subscribe here and your favorite podcasting apps: https://talko.fm/dirtWarning: This episode contains mature content and themes. Listener discretion is strongly advised.During this episode we will be discussing crimes involving violence, assault, murder or other disturbing details. Some listeners may find certain portions of our discussion offensive, upsetting or traumatic.If at any time you need to step away, we encourage you to take a break. Please proceed with caution and take care of yourself first while listening.

11-23
16:20

Buried Secrets Never Stay Buried: The Crimes of John Lew

When a mansion owner decided to have work done on their property, they discovered a shocking surprise—a car buried on their property. The car had been there for decades, and the owner of this car was John Lew, a man who lived a life of crime spanning across decades. Why was the car buried? What secrets did it hold?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Subscribe here and your favorite podcasting apps: https://talko.fm/dirtWarning: This episode contains mature content and themes. Listener discretion is strongly advised.During this episode we will be discussing crimes involving violence, assault, murder or other disturbing details. Some listeners may find certain portions of our discussion offensive, upsetting or traumatic.If at any time you need to step away, we encourage you to take a break. Please proceed with caution and take care of yourself first while listening.

11-16
16:15

Life’s No Picnic: Crimes in Parks

Three different crimes in three different parks. Whether you’re walking, talking, or working, the parks really just aren’t safe. You never know who you might meet there.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Subscribe here and your favorite podcasting apps: https://talko.fm/dirtWarning: This episode contains mature content and themes. Listener discretion is strongly advised.During this episode we will be discussing crimes involving violence, assault, murder or other disturbing details. Some listeners may find certain portions of our discussion offensive, upsetting or traumatic.If at any time you need to step away, we encourage you to take a break. Please proceed with caution and take care of yourself first while listening.

11-09
13:30

The Trip That Never Ended: The Murder of the Cowden Family

The Cowden family went out for a surprise camping trip during Labor Day Weekend, but when they never showed up for dinner, their extended family knew something was wrong. For seven months, the Cowdens were considered missing. Then, they found them. Their murders remain a mystery to this day.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Subscribe here and your favorite podcasting apps: https://talko.fm/dirtWarning: This episode contains mature content and themes. Listener discretion is strongly advised.During this episode we will be discussing crimes involving violence, assault, murder or other disturbing details. Some listeners may find certain portions of our discussion offensive, upsetting or traumatic.If at any time you need to step away, we encourage you to take a break. Please proceed with caution and take care of yourself first while listening.

11-02
15:45

Waking the Dead: Grave Robbery and Their Reasons Why

When you die, you expect your body to end up somewhere normal–in a grave, an urn, or maybe a medical lab. Unfortunately, not everyone who is laid to rest in the ground stays that way. Sometimes, people like to go in and pull bodies right back out for reasons of their own. These are those stories. EPISODE EDIT In the episode, I stated that Charlie Chaplin’s body was stolen in the late 90s instead of the late 1900s in error. His body was actually stolen in the 1970s.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Subscribe here and your favorite podcasting apps: https://talko.fm/dirtWarning: This episode contains mature content and themes. Listener discretion is strongly advised.During this episode we will be discussing crimes involving violence, assault, murder or other disturbing details. Some listeners may find certain portions of our discussion offensive, upsetting or traumatic.If at any time you need to step away, we encourage you to take a break. Please proceed with caution and take care of yourself first while listening.

10-26
12:02

The Haunted Forest: Tales of Woodland Terror

All around the world, there are forests just waiting to be explored—but you might not be alone out there. In the forest, there is death, and the dead don’t always leave. Do you ever wonder what terrible secrets your favorite forest holds?See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Subscribe here and your favorite podcasting apps: https://talko.fm/dirtWarning: This episode contains mature content and themes. Listener discretion is strongly advised.During this episode we will be discussing crimes involving violence, assault, murder or other disturbing details. Some listeners may find certain portions of our discussion offensive, upsetting or traumatic.If at any time you need to step away, we encourage you to take a break. Please proceed with caution and take care of yourself first while listening.

10-17
11:04

Monsters and More Monsters: Why Humans Aren’t Always the Good Guys

In this episode, we are taking a look at some of the more famous monsters in lore–and why human beings are actually the bad guys in these stories. Our crimes? Stalking, hunting, slander, and slaying!See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Subscribe here and your favorite podcasting apps: https://talko.fm/dirtWarning: This episode contains mature content and themes. Listener discretion is strongly advised.During this episode we will be discussing crimes involving violence, assault, murder or other disturbing details. Some listeners may find certain portions of our discussion offensive, upsetting or traumatic.If at any time you need to step away, we encourage you to take a break. Please proceed with caution and take care of yourself first while listening.

10-12
10:36

Witches Get Stitches: The Hartford Witch-Hunt

In the 1660s, Hartford, Connecticut flew into a frenzy when witch accusations started to be made. 11 were accused, 4 were killed for it, and some escaped. Accusations continued to fly until a group of neighbors took things a little too far. If only Salem had learned from these stories.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Subscribe here and your favorite podcasting apps: https://talko.fm/dirtWarning: This episode contains mature content and themes. Listener discretion is strongly advised.During this episode we will be discussing crimes involving violence, assault, murder or other disturbing details. Some listeners may find certain portions of our discussion offensive, upsetting or traumatic.If at any time you need to step away, we encourage you to take a break. Please proceed with caution and take care of yourself first while listening.

10-10
10:51

Sometimes People Die: The Hammersmith Ghost

The Hammersmith Ghost was a legend that plagued a village outside of London. When a villager committed suicide and was buried on consecrated ground, people began to report sightings of the local specter. Some ran. Some died. Some picked up guns and decided to fight. One man stumbled across the ghost and shot it in the face. There was just one problem—it wasn’t a ghost at all.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Subscribe here and your favorite podcasting apps: https://talko.fm/dirtWarning: This episode contains mature content and themes. Listener discretion is strongly advised.During this episode we will be discussing crimes involving violence, assault, murder or other disturbing details. Some listeners may find certain portions of our discussion offensive, upsetting or traumatic.If at any time you need to step away, we encourage you to take a break. Please proceed with caution and take care of yourself first while listening.

10-05
11:25

Twisted Tales of Torture: The Tool Box Killers

Roy Norris and Lawrence Bittaker were two men who met in prison and bonded over their twisted fantasies of hurting women. When they were both released, they made a plan to turn California into their own personal hunting grounds. They had five known murder victims, but most believe that there are more that remain undiscovered. Their victims met terrible, gruesome ends.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info. Subscribe here and your favorite podcasting apps: https://talko.fm/dirtWarning: This episode contains mature content and themes. Listener discretion is strongly advised.During this episode we will be discussing crimes involving violence, assault, murder or other disturbing details. Some listeners may find certain portions of our discussion offensive, upsetting or traumatic.If at any time you need to step away, we encourage you to take a break. Please proceed with caution and take care of yourself first while listening.

10-03
21:04

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