Small Town Secrets: The Dark Side of Rural America

Grayson Cole and Savannah Knox
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A deep dive into the hidden mysteries lurking in America’s quietest corners. From unsolved disappearances and chilling true crime to government cover-ups, cults, and eerie folklore, each episode uncovers the stories that small towns would rather forget. Hosted by Grayson Cole and Savannah Knox, this investigative podcast brings you firsthand accounts, expert insights, and on-the-ground reporting to expose the dark underbelly of rural America. Every town has its secrets—are you ready to uncover them?

Episodes

  1. Jan 1

    Deadly Delivery: The Panera Plot That Exposed a Double Murder

    A stolen Panera order. Two ex-husbands. One deadly route. This is the case that turned an ordinary food pickup into a double homicide. #SmallTownSecrets #TrueCrimePodcast #DeadlyDelivery #FloridaCrime #PaneraMurder #DoubleHomicide #TrueCrimeCommunity #MurderCase #CrimeTimeline #RealLifeCrime #PodcastSpotify

    13 min

  2. 07/04/2025

    Coroner’s Affair: The Deadly Love Triangle of Meagan Jackson

    Unravel the chilling tale of a love affair turned deadly in Horry County, South Carolina. Deputy coroner Christopher Dontell and body transporter Meagan Jackson’s illicit relationship culminated in the brutal murder of Gregory Rice, Jackson’s ex and father of her four children. Join us as we dive into the shocking testimony, incriminating evidence, and twisted motives behind this 2020 crime that left Rice’s body in a river and a community reeling. True crime fans won’t want to miss this gripping episode! #TrueCrime #MurderMystery #LoveTriangle #MeaganJackson #ChristopherDontell #GregoryRice #CrimePodcast #HorryCounty #TrueCrimeStories #JusticeServed

    14 min

  3. 07/02/2025

    The Grisly Murders of Mariame Toure Sylla & the Dutton Conspiracy

    Dive into the chilling details of two shocking murder cases that rocked communities. First, we unravel the brutal slaying and dismemberment of beloved teacher Mariame Toure Sylla by Harold Landon, a man with no apparent motive, leaving investigators baffled. Then, we explore the sinister plot of Hiedi Dutton and her boyfriend Lucas Anthony Walker, who conspired to murder her grandparents and buried their bodies in the backyard. Join us as we dissect these haunting crimes, the evidence that led to convictions, and the lingering questions that remain. True crime enthusiasts, brace yourselves for a gripping episode!

    14 min

  4. 02/07/2025

    Vanished: The Maura Murray Mystery

    A chilling exploration of one of New Hampshire's most perplexing cold cases. What really happened to Maura Murray on that fateful winter night in the White Mountains? Join us as we unravel the layers of this haunting disappearance that continues to baffle investigators and true crime enthusiasts alike.

    6 min

  5. 01/31/2025

    Cabin 28: Blood in the Pines

    A shocking journey into the brutal 1981 Keddie Cabin Murders that shocked a quiet Sierra Nevada logging town. Three lives brutally taken, a daughter vanished, and decades of unanswered questions. This is not just a true crime story—it's a chilling testament to the darkness lurking beneath rural America's peaceful facade.

    4 min

  6. 01/24/2025

    Justice After Decades: The Teresa Lee Scalf Case

    Explore the 1986 murder of Teresa Lee Scalf in rural Sarasota, Florida, which remained a cold case until 2022. This episode delves into the initial investigation, the long wait for justice, and how advanced DNA technology finally identified Cleveland Hall Jr. as the suspect, posthumously. We'll discuss the implications for crime-solving in rural areas and the emotional journey of Scalf's family, providing a nuanced look at the power and limitations of forensic science.

    5 min

  7. 01/22/2025

    The Vanishing of Lily Cartwright

    In 1993, 17-year-old Lily Cartwright left work at a small-town diner in Ravenswood, Kentucky—and was never seen again. Her abandoned car, eerie late-night phone calls, and a chilling discovery in the woods all pointed to something far more sinister than a runaway case. For years, whispers of corruption, cover-ups, and a powerful local businessman have kept the truth buried. But when an investigative journalist starts pulling at the town’s darkest threads, she finds herself facing a warning of her own: Some secrets should stay buried. Join us as we unravel the unsettling mystery of Lily Cartwright’s disappearance, the secrets of Ravenswood, and the terrifying possibility that someone in town still knows exactly what happened that night.

    5 min
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A deep dive into the hidden mysteries lurking in America’s quietest corners. From unsolved disappearances and chilling true crime to government cover-ups, cults, and eerie folklore, each episode uncovers the stories that small towns would rather forget. Hosted by Grayson Cole and Savannah Knox, this investigative podcast brings you firsthand accounts, expert insights, and on-the-ground reporting to expose the dark underbelly of rural America. Every town has its secrets—are you ready to uncover them?

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