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Murder: True Crime Stories

Crime House

True Crime

4.6 • 770 Ratings

🗓️ 15 July 2025

⏱️ 33 minutes

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Summary

In 1996, Julie Williams and Lollie Winans set off for a quiet camping trip in Shenandoah National Park. But just days later, they were found brutally murdered—bound, gagged, and left in the woods. In Part 1, we follow the young couple's journey into the wilderness—and the devastating discovery that made headlines across the country.

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0:00.0

Hi there, it's Vanessa Richardson.

0:02.7

Crime House is your go-to destination for the most gripping true crime shows.

0:07.8

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0:14.3

as we dive into the twisted story of the Dr. Death serial killer, Michael Swango.

0:23.6

Craving more deep dives into the minds of the world's most dangerous killers, follow Killer Minds on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or wherever you

0:31.1

listen.

0:42.4

This is Crime House.

0:50.1

For so many people, nature is a sanctuary.

0:56.1

Out in the woods, there are no clocks, no crowds, no traffic jams or deadlines,

1:00.1

but the outdoors isn't just a place to disconnect.

1:03.6

It also offers a chance to reconnect.

1:13.3

That's exactly what Julie Williams and Lolly Winnens were looking for in the spring of 1996 when they headed to Shenandoah National Park. 200,000 acres of trails, waterfalls, and quiet, tucked into the Blue Ridge

1:22.6

Mountains of Virginia. It was their last hurrah before the summer and they wanted to make the most of it,

1:29.6

to let loose, enjoy each other's company, and bask in the beautiful landscape. Instead,

1:36.8

they found a forest full of horrors, and what was once their sanctuary turned into a nightmare.

1:58.1

People's lives are like a story. There's a beginning, a middle, and an end, but you don't always know which part you're on.

2:05.6

Sometimes the final chapter arrives far too soon, and we don't always get to know the real ending.

2:12.6

I'm Carter Roy, and this is Murder True Crime Stories, a crime house original powered by Pave Studios that

2:19.9

comes out every Tuesday.

2:21.5

And I've got some exciting news.

2:24.3

We've heard your feedback.

2:25.8

You want more murder true crime stories.

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