The Beast of Blood Mountain - Meredith Emerson & Gary Hilton
On New Year’s Day 2008, 24-year-old Meredith Emerson set out for a solo hike on Georgia’s Blood Mountain. When she didn’t return, a frantic search led investigators into a chilling pattern spanning three states — and straight to a drifter named Gary Michael Hilton.
In this episode, we uncover the truth behind Meredith’s disappearance, the manhunt that followed, and the other victims whose stories helped reveal who Hilton really was.
SOURCES USED
AJC (Atlanta Journal-Constitution) — comprehensive reporting on Meredith Emerson, Hilton’s arrest, plea deal, sentencing
11Alive News (Atlanta) —…
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