Shenandoah National Park: The murders of  Laura "Lollie" Winans and Julianne "Julie" Williams
Shenandoah National Park: The murders of  Laura "Lollie" Winans and Julianne "Julie" Williams

Shenandoah National Park: The murders of Laura "Lollie" Winans and Julianne "Julie" Williams

June 30, 2025 5:00am
28:17
Season 2
Episode 15

In 1996, the peace of Shenandoah National Park was shattered by a gruesome discovery: the bodies of Lollie Winans and Julie Williams, two young, adventurous women with serious outdoor skills, were found brutally murdered near their campsite. They weren’t just victims—they were fearless, badass trailblazers who felt at home in the wild. As the investigation unfolded, it exposed more than just a killer. It revealed a deeper darkness: a culture of hate, fear, and prejudice, and more than one predator lurking in the shadows. But this story doesn’t end in silence—it ends in karma, long overdue and fiercely deserved.References:Jun 05, 1996, page 15 - The Grand Rapids Press at Newspapers.comApr 12, 2002, page A1 - Richmond Times-Dispatch at Newspapers.comApr 11, 2002, page 7 - St. Cloud Times at Newspapers.com Jan 01, 2006, page 2 - Potomac News at Newspapers.com Jun 05, 1996, page 1 - The Patriot-News at Newspapers.comSep 19, 1996, page 1 - Culpeper Star-Exponent at Newspapers.comApr 11, 2002, page 7 - St. Cloud Times at Newspapers.com40 Years of Empowering Women Travelers | Adventures in Good CompanyJul 20, 2003, page 7 - The Roanoke Times at Newspapers.comTrailed: One Woman's Quest to Solve the Shenandoah Murders: Miles, Kathryn: 9781616209094: Amazon.com: Books Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Published:June 30, 2025 5:00am
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In 1996, the peace of Shenandoah National Park was shattered by a gruesome discovery: the bodies of Lollie Winans and Julie Williams, two young, adventurous women with serious outdoor skills, were found brutally murdered near their campsite. They weren’t just victims—they were fearless, badass trailblazers who felt at home in the wild. As the investigation unfolded, it exposed more than just a killer. It revealed a deeper darkness: a culture of hate, fear, and prejudice, and more than one predat...

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