In May of 2014, a married couple went to check in on their elderly neighbors, who lived alongside the scenic Lake Oconee. Inside the older couple's house, they would find one of the most gruesome crime scenes of all-time, which kicked off a terrifying mystery that remains unanswered today... For current Fan Club membership options and policies, please visit https://crimejunkieapp.com/library/. Sources for this episode cannot be listed here due to character limitations. For a full list of sources, please visit https://crimejunkiepodcast.com/murdered-russell-shirley-dermond/
Ashley and Britt discuss the brutal murders of Russell and Shirley Dermond, an elderly couple who were found dead in their million-dollar home along Lake Okanee.
Russell and Shirley Dermond lived a peaceful life in a gated lakeside community, but when they failed to show up for a party and did not answer their friends' calls, it became apparent that something tragic had happened.
Shirley Carter's body was found submerged in almost 50 feet of water and the police began extensive searches for the killer's weapon or evidence. The estimate is that Shirley's killer struck early on May 3rd, which was the same day as the Kentucky Derby party they were supposed to attend.
The killer who murdered Russell and Shirley Dermond seemed to have taken their time in cutting Russell's neck, and it's unclear why the killer decapitated only one of the couple.
The Delphi Murders of 2017 have remained unsolved for years, but there have been recent developments surrounding a possible suspect. While some speculate the police may be using a scare tactic to find the perpetrator, others believe there may be genuine progress in the case.
The double murder of Jennifer and Abby is explored in depth, with particular focus on suspects and theories. Additionally, there is discussion of the possibility that the crime is related to the earlier murder of the family's eldest son, Mark.
Police are puzzled by a brutal and gruesome crime that occurred in an area where violent crime is rare, leading them to believe that the perpetrator may not have been a local resident. Despite limited information, investigators have stated that the perpetrator was likely familiar with the victim's home and the surrounding area.