Best Blue Ridge Parkway Podcasts (2024)

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Blue Ridge Parkway; Murder in the Sky 25:39

15d ago25:39

25:39

An aspiring chef who is working at the Pisgah Inn on top of the Blue Ridge Parkway goes for a hike, but doesn't come back. For more information about the podcast, check out https://crimeoffthegrid.com/ Also...We've Got Merch!! Check us out on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/crimeoffthegridpodcast/ and (1) Facebook SUPPORT THE SHOW: We would lov…

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Death Valley Nat'l Park; Got Meth? 35:43

1d ago35:43

35:43

Tara and Nancy are discussing a crazy case where a ranger found the biggest clandestine meth lab inside Death Valley National Monument (before it was a Nat'l Park). For more information about the podcast, check out https://crimeoffthegrid.com/ Also...We've Got Merch!! Check us out on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/crimeoffthegridpodcast/ and (…

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Little River Canyon National Preserve; What Happened to Beth? 25:54

8d ago25:54

25:54

Beth had been missing for nearly 2 months in the Lookout Mountain area of Alabama before someone finally made a report to the police. Suspects have been arrested, but what's the rest of the story? For more information about the podcast, check out https://crimeoffthegrid.com/ Also...We've Got Merch!! (click on the MERCH button on our website) Check …

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US Forest Service; Got Weed? 41:36

22d ago41:36

41:36

Combo episode! Nancy and Tara talk about a case of a USFS Special Agent arresting an illicit marijuana grower in Los Padres National Forest in California after a violent attack. PLUS, Nancy shares a Ranger Tale about her experience in eradicating an illicit grow in Colorado. For more information about the podcast, check out https://crimeoffthegrid.…

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30 Days of Camping: Days 8-11, Lake Chatuge / Jack Rabbit Mountain 48:55

24d ago48:55

48:55

What if your camping gear could make your outdoor adventures not just bearable but downright enjoyable? Join us for a deep dive into days eight to eleven of our 30-day camping challenge at Lake Chatuge's Jack Rabbit Campground. From the picturesque beauty of Hiawassee, Georgia, and Hayesville, North Carolina, to reflecting on our journey thus far. …

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Grand Canyon; Fugitive Over the Edge 42:50

29d ago42:50

42:50

A suspect wanted for the murder of his ex-girlfriend in Texas flees to the Grand Canyon. When Rangers start to close in, the suspect does an unexpected "cat-like" move. For more information about the podcast, check out https://crimeoffthegrid.com/ Also...We've Got Merch!! Check us out on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/crimeoffthegridpodcast/ a…

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Oconee National Forest; The Unscrupulous Hunter 23:49

1M ago23:49

23:49

A Forest Service Law Enforcement Officer is conducting surveillance when an unscrupulous hunter causes a deadly encounter. For more information about the podcast, check out https://crimeoffthegrid.com/ Also...We've Got Merch!! Check us out on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/crimeoffthegridpodcast/ and (1) Facebook SUPPORT THE SHOW: We would lov…

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30 Days of Camping: Days 5-7, Price Lake / Blue Ridge Parkway 39:56

1M ago39:56

39:56

Ever wondered how a simple card game could add a twist to a camping adventure? Join us as we navigate through Part 2 of our 30-day camping challenge, recounting our second trip. From an intense game of Uno that kept our competitive spirits high to Michele's unforgettable reaction to receiving a kayak surprise from Matt, this episode is packed with …

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Rocky Mountain National Park; Black Widower 44:59

1M ago44:59

44:59

A couple go on an anniversary hike in Rocky Mountain National Park to a cliffside lunchspot, but soon ends in a fatal fall. But this is not the first time for the not so grieving widower. For more information about the podcast, check out https://crimeoffthegrid.com/ Also...We've Got Merch!! Check us out on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/crimeo…

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Ranger Tales: Yellowstone Hostage Crisis 30:47

2M ago30:47

30:47

Old Faithful Patrol, there is a man with the gun in the Visitor Center and has taken hostages! "Um...Can you repeat that???" For more information about the podcast, check out https://crimeoffthegrid.com/ Also...We've Got Merch!! Check us out on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/crimeoffthegridpodcast/ and (1) Facebook SUPPORT THE SHOW: We would l…

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30 Days Camping Series Kickoff: Days 1-4, Bandits Roost 28:02

2M ago28:02

28:02

What's it like to be stranded in the wilderness? Join us as we kick off our "30 Days Camping" series. As we reminisce under our pop tent, while being marooned by a serene lake in a National Forest, we share stories from our first adventure in the seroes at Bandits Roost on Kerr Scott Resevoir — Michelle's cherished childhood camping trips and Matt'…

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Olympic Nat'l Forest; A Tragic Tequila Sunrise 31:32

2M ago31:32

31:32

A woman flies from California to Washington to meet the man she's been having a secret affair with, when the planned rendezvous turns into tragedy. For more information about the podcast, check out https://crimeoffthegrid.com/ Also...We've Got Merch!! Check us out on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/crimeoffthegridpodcast/ and (1) Facebook SUPPO…

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Roosevelt NF; Attacked at Signal Mountain 39:53

2M ago39:53

39:53

Two women were just out enjoying a lovely hike on the Signal Mountain Trail in the Roosevelt National Forest when they have an encounter that will change their lives forever. For more information about the podcast, check out https://crimeoffthegrid.com/ Also...We've Got Merch!! Check us out on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/crimeoffthegridpodc…

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Crime Off the Grid Newsroom June 2024 31:58

2M ago31:58

31:58

Top stories include a multistate poaching investigation, the creation of "alternative livestock," and...it's touron season, so you know someone had a preventable yet predictable encounter with (I'll let you guess...). For more information about the podcast, check out https://crimeoffthegrid.com/ Also...We've Got Merch!! Check us out on Instagram ht…

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Great Smoky Mountains Nat'l Park; Tag Team Predators 35:30

3M ago35:30

35:30

A couple of predators seek out their victims from the most vulnerable of communities, but they make the great mistake of committing their crimes in a National Park. For more information about the podcast, check out https://crimeoffthegrid.com/ Also...We've Got Merch!! Check us out on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/crimeoffthegridpodcast/ and (…

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Aunt Sue's Delights, Butterflies and a Tale of Two Lakes 24:49

3M ago24:49

24:49

Ever had a spontaneous purchase lead to a whirlwind of unexpected adventures? That's exactly what happened during our recent visit to Perdido Key, FL when an impulsive kayak buy clashed with unrelenting winds. We kick this episode off by sharing how this mishap ignited an unexpected new excitement for paddling, setting the stage for Michele's surpr…

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Crater Lake; The Death of "Renfield" 32:09

3M ago32:09

32:09

Rangers respond to a very tense, uncertain, and rapidly evolving scene at a campground in Crater Lake. For more information about the podcast, check out https://crimeoffthegrid.com/ Also...We've Got Merch!! Check us out on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/crimeoffthegridpodcast/ and (1) Facebook SUPPORT THE SHOW: We would love your support so we…

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Everglades; Birds of a Feather... 41:12

3M ago41:12

41:12

The work of protecting the environment has often been difficult, depressing, and even deadly. In the late 1800s, the beautiful plume birds of the Everglades ecosystem was nearly obliterated. When the bird conservation movement headed by the newly formed Audubon Society and President Theodore Roosevelt hired it's first game warden, no one could have…

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Ranger Tales; Rainbow Family of Living Light 1:12:13

3M ago1:12:13

1:12:13

The Rainbow Family of Living Light is made up of loosely knit communities of people, who congregate in remote forests around the world for one or more weeks at a time with the stated intention of living a shared ideology of peace, harmony, freedom, and respect, However... Nancy and Tara share the stories of law enforcement and first responders who …

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The Cop Killers' Trail 34:17

4M ago34:17

34:17

A father brainwashes his sons to hate police and the government. The trail from Idaho to Alaska, to Death Valley National Park and eventually comes to a deadly end in Montana. For more information about the podcast, check out https://crimeoffthegrid.com/ Also...We've Got Merch!! Check us out on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/crimeoffthegridpod…

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Navarre Beach Kayaks to Music in the Heart of New Orleans 40:57

4M ago40:57

40:57

Have you ever had a road trip take unexpected twists and turns that led to unforgettable memories? Join us as we recount our annual journey to the New Orleans Jazz Fest, beginning with a last-minute car rental and the scenic beauty of the Emerald Coast. From our quirky road trip rituals to the rejuvenating power of travel, we explore how these adve…

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Escaped in Montana; “These Are Not Mountain Men" 40:18

4M ago40:18

40:18

Two self-proclaimed mountain men kidnap a young woman in hopes to make her a bride. For more information about the podcast, check out https://crimeoffthegrid.com/ Also...We've Got Merch!! Check us out on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/crimeoffthegridpodcast/ and (1) Facebook SUPPORT THE SHOW: We would love your support so we can keep the episo…

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Appalachian Trail; An Uninvited Dinner Guest 50:51

4M ago50:51

50:51

A predator works his way into the camp of two social workers on the AP Trail killing them both. After his early release from prison, he invites himself to dinner with two fishermen just off the AP Trail and mayhem ensues. For more information about the podcast, check out https://crimeoffthegrid.com/ Also...We've Got Merch!! Check us out on Instagra…

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Ranger Tales; Yellowstone's Shoshone Lake, a Tragic Tale 41:10

4M ago41:10

41:10

Far in the backcountry during a blizzard, a ranger recounts a tragic incident which will serve as a deadly cautionary tale. For more information about the podcast, check out https://crimeoffthegrid.com/ Also...We've Got Merch!! Check us out on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/crimeoffthegridpodcast/ and (1) Facebook SUPPORT THE SHOW: We would lo…

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Huron-Manistee NF; The Masked Men Made Me Do It 33:37

4M ago33:37

33:37

Two friends who shared a cell in jail have a fateful meeting that ended deep in the national forest. For more information about the podcast, check out https://crimeoffthegrid.com/ Also...We've Got Merch!! Check us out on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/crimeoffthegridpodcast/ and (1) Facebook SUPPORT THE SHOW: We would love your support so we c…

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Murder in the Talladega 41:12

5M ago41:12

41:12

A couple of Good Samaritans are in the Talladega National Forest looking for waterfalls when they stop to help a stranded motorist. Then the unthinkable happens. For more information about the podcast, check out https://crimeoffthegrid.com/ Also...We've Got Merch!! Check us out on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/crimeoffthegridpodcast/ and (1) …

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Forgotten Streams of Appalachia: New TV Show Unravels History and Myth 13:41

5M ago13:41

13:41

Venture with us as we reel in the stories from the obscured waters of the Southern Appalachians with our guest, Joe Woody, the imaginative force behind Angler Magazine and the captivating TV series, Forgotten Streams of Appalachia. As Joe recounts the transformation of his dream into the spectacular premiere on the Pursuit Channel, you can almost h…

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Andrea Lankford Trail of the Lost 52:00

5M ago52:00

52:00

Andrea Lankford, former National Park Ranger and author of Trail of the Lost; The Relentless Search to Bring Home the Missing Hikers of the Pacific Crest Trail, shares how she and others dedicated years to finding the “PCT missing. “ Besides encountering mother nature's hazards, they used sleuths, searchers, PCT hikers, and Facebook to help bring a…

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Great Smoky Mountains National Park; Murder Beneath the Bell Tower 33:04

5M ago33:04

33:04

A mysterious caller in the wee hours of the morning sent National Park Service Rangers, Special Agents, and the Cherokee Indian PD to a gruesome discovery in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Oops...at the time of this recording, there was a blizzard on Tara's side of the Divide which caused some very mild glitching due to the internet and l…

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John Goodwin Echoes of the Badge 1:16:37

5M ago1:16:37

1:16:37

Listen to my fun and heartwarming discussion with retired National Park Service Law Enforcement Ranger, John Goodwin, author of the book Echoes of the Badge: Stories From a National Park Service Career. His book is a source of inspiration and enlightenment showcasing tales of courage, resilience, and unwavering dedication. For more information abou…

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Yosemite; Cracks in the Granite, Unveiling a Predator 1:01:25

6M ago1:01:25

1:01:25

A celebrity of the rock climbing world may be a violent, serial predator. A survey posted in several outdoor magazines and the special agents of the National Park Service put together a case that showed just because you can climb so high, doesn't mean you wont go down HARD. For more information about the podcast, check out https://crimeoffthegrid.c…

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Captive in the Wilderness 41:53

6M ago41:53

41:53

A 16 year old girl was abducted after cheerleading practice by a "trusted" family friend and taken deep into the largest wilderness in the lower 48. Hear how a group of horse riders saw something then said something that led to her dramatic rescue. For more information about the podcast, check out https://crimeoffthegrid.com/ Also...We've Got Merch…

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Claude Dallas; Mountain Folk Hero or Cold Blooded Cop Killer 48:52

6M ago48:52

48:52

Claude Dallas, a well known unethical mountain man, murders two Idaho Fish and Game Officers, then evades the law who will never give up looking for him and bringing him to justice. For more information about the podcast, check out https://crimeoffthegrid.com/ Also...We've Got Merch!! Check us out on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/crimeofftheg…

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Tales of Togetherness through Mountains, Memories and Medical Challenges 17:04

6M ago17:04

17:04

Embarking on a journey with my heart on my sleeve, I invite you into an intimate window of our world, where the waves of the Emerald Coast comforted us amidst the trials of my mother-in-law's cancer battle. Experience the raw beauty and private moments as we tour hidden state park gems and step inside the governor's cabin in Alabama, all while I na…

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Pictured Rocks Nat'l Lakeshore; Death Over Divorce 45:14

6M ago45:14

45:14

A couple's trip to a "honeymoon spot" in Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore turns deadly. For more information about the podcast, check out https://crimeoffthegrid.com/ Also...We've Got Merch!! Check us out on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/crimeoffthegridpodcast/ and (1) Facebook SUPPORT THE SHOW: We would love your support so we can keep the …

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Yellowstone Head Hunters 47:45

7M ago47:45

47:45

In the early years of Yellowstone as a National Park, market hunters decimated the wildlife for profit. Fast forward to current times in the park and hear how rangers hunt the head hunters and bring them justices. (PS, this episode has some audio noises that could not be eliminated. We apologize and are working to fix that for next time!) For more …

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Kaloko-Honokōhau Nat'l Historical Park; When Tragedy Hits Home 42:16

7M ago42:16

42:16

A dedicated and beloved US Park Ranger is on patrol to respond to a visitor complaint when the unthinkable happens. There are no such things as "routine" contacts in law enforcement. For more information about the podcast, check out https://crimeoffthegrid.com/ Also...We've Got Merch!! Check us out on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/crimeoffthe…

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Ranger Tales: Yellowstone NP; Got Antlers? 35:47

7M ago35:47

35:47

Ranger Russ and Tara discuss illegal antler poaching in the National Parks and the high-tech ways rangers have outsmarted the outlaws. For more information about the podcast, check out https://crimeoffthegrid.com/ Also...We've Got Merch!! Check us out on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/crimeoffthegridpodcast/ and (1) Facebook SUPPORT THE SHOW: …

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Cuyahoga Valley Nat'l Park: Revenge is a Dish Served Cold 51:37

7M ago51:37

51:37

A man is found dead by hikers in a historic cemetery of a National Park with a gunshot to the head. Was this revenge? There may be a second revenge twist before it’s all over. For more information about the podcast, check out https://crimeoffthegrid.com/ Also...We've Got Merch!! Check us out on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/crimeoffthegridpod…

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Manistee National Forest: Leave No Witnesses 59:39

8M ago59:39

59:39

He commits heinous crimes like rape and murder, but all of the witnesses have seemed to disappear. The body count grows as they are recovered in the lakes of the Manistee National Forest. Dr. Justin Wright, forensic psychologist, helps break down the how the killer is thinking during his crime sprees and during his antics in court. The legal circum…

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Episode 30: NC Smokies Ice Fest Weekend 2024 18:56

8M ago18:56

18:56

In this episode, we sat down with Jim Owens (Town of Maggie Valley), Michelle Harris (Haywood Community College), and Sarah Worrell (Cataloochee Ski Area) to talk all things NC Smokies Ice Fest Weekend. Taking place January 26-28th, the NC Smokies Ice Festival is a weekend-long event across Haywood County that aims to pack all the joys of winter in…

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Ranger Tales: TASER TASER TASER! 37:46

8M ago37:46

37:46

Tara and Nancy share two similar tales from two different National Parks. For more information about the podcast, check out https://crimeoffthegrid.com/ Also...We've Got Merch!! Check us out on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/crimeoffthegridpodcast/ and (1) Facebook SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cotg Check out Duane Martinz! ht…

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Shenandoah National Park: The Joker's Demise 57:07

8M ago57:07

57:07

A brutal crime was committed at Ft Eustis Military base in Virginia, and the suspects fled to Shenandoah National Park. A cool headed ranger lead the chase involving multiple law enforcement agencies to bring the bizarre criminals to an ending no one could have expected. For more information about the podcast, check out https://crimeoffthegrid.com/…

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Yellowstone River and the Hippie Cannibal 44:05

9M ago44:05

44:05

This is the story of Stanley Baker aka the "Hippie Cannibal" who said to a cop "I have a problem, I'm a cannibal." You don't want to miss this! For more information about the podcast, check out https://crimeoffthegrid.com/ Also...We've Got Merch!! Check us out on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/crimeoffthegridpodcast/ and (1) Facebook SUPPORT T…

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Ranger Tales; Saguaro National Park; Wait...What Bodies??? 25:34

9M ago25:34

25:34

Find out what happens in Saguaro National Park when a park ranger makes a vehicle stop on a "dark desert highway." For more information about the podcast, check out https://crimeoffthegrid.com/ Check us out on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/crimeoffthegridpodcast/ and (1) Facebook SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cotg…

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Grand Canyon; Danny Ray Horning Fugitive Manhunt 1:19:32

9M ago1:19:32

1:19:32

Escapee Danny Ray Horning lead law enforcement on the biggest manhunt ever in the state of Arizona as he eluded approximately 800 officers. However, his plans of kidnapping and taking hostages in Grand Canyon National Park were foiled by NPS Park Rangers as he created mayhem in the park for nearly 10 days. For more information about the podcast, ch…

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Crime Off the Grid Newsroom November 2023 19:09

9M ago19:09

19:09

Introducing Crime Off the Grid Newsroom! Your source for news and commentary from wild places (emphasis on the commentary).By Tara Ross

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The "National Forest Serial Killer" 58:28

9M ago58:28

58:28

A killer preyed on hikers across 3 National Forests in the South. So many that he was nicknamed "The National Forest Serial Killer." For more information about the podcast, check out https://crimeoffthegrid.com/ Check us out on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/crimeoffthegridpodcast/ and (1) Facebook SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.buymeacoffee.co…

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Ranger Tales: Crater Lake KABOOM! 27:47

10M ago27:47

27:47

Hear what happens when a ranger in an old ill-equipped patrol car is in pursuit of an international master of disguise. You can't make this stuff up! For more information about the podcast, check out https://crimeoffthegrid.com/ SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/cotgBy Tara Ross

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Everglades National Park; Florida Man With a Big Gun 39:53

10M ago39:53

39:53

Deep in the Everglades, a woman escapes violence from husband who then turns his aggression on the Park Rangers. National Domestic Violence Hotline and Support: https://www.thehotline.org/ 800-799-SAFE Text START to 88788 For more information about the podcast, check out https://crimeoffthegrid.com/ SUPPORT THE SHOW: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/co…

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