Camping Horror Stories Vol. IV

Camping Horror Stories Vol. IV

Update: 2024-09-059
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The podcast begins with an introduction and an advertisement for Amazon Music. It then delves into the tragic story of Brigita Fredinhagen, who was killed by a grizzly bear in Pelican Valley, Yellowstone National Park. The story highlights the dangers of the area and the unpredictable nature of grizzly bears. The podcast then transitions to an advertisement for "Mr. Ballin's Medical Mysteries," a podcast that explores true and terrifying medical mysteries. This is followed by an advertisement for the "Generation Y" podcast, which focuses on the aftermath of the 1996 Centennial Olympic Park Bombing. The main focus then shifts to the story of Ricky Williams, a hiker who encountered a seemingly friendly hiker named Scott Johnston on the Appalachian Trail. The encounter turned deadly, revealing Scott's true identity as Randall Lee Smith, a convicted murderer. The story highlights the dangers of trusting strangers and the unpredictable nature of human behavior. The podcast concludes with an advertisement for the "Criminal Attorney" podcast, which features a lawyer who breaks all the rules to win cases.

Outlines

00:00:00
True Crime Stories and Podcast Promotions

This podcast explores true crime stories, including a grizzly bear attack in Yellowstone National Park and a double homicide on the Appalachian Trail, while also promoting other podcasts focused on medical mysteries, the 1996 Olympic Park bombing, and criminal law.

00:00:10
Pelican Valley: A Grizzly Bear Attack

This chapter recounts the tragic story of Brigita Fredinhagen, who was attacked and killed by a grizzly bear in Pelican Valley, Yellowstone National Park. The story highlights the dangers of the area and the unpredictable nature of grizzly bears.

00:09:14
Blood on the Mountain: A Double Homicide

This chapter tells the story of Ricky Williams, a hiker who encountered a seemingly friendly hiker named Scott Johnston. The encounter led to a terrifying double homicide, revealing the true identity of Scott as Randall Lee Smith, a convicted murderer.

00:35:40
Podcast Promotions

This segment promotes various podcasts, including "Mr. Ballin's Medical Mysteries," "Generation Y," and "Criminal Attorney," each focusing on different aspects of true crime and legal mysteries.

Keywords

Pelican Valley


A remote and dangerous section of Yellowstone National Park in Wyoming, known for its grizzly bear population.

Grizzly Bear Attack


A dangerous and often fatal encounter between humans and grizzly bears, characterized by the bear's powerful strength and predatory behavior.

Appalachian Trail


A famous 2,200-mile long hiking trail that runs along the eastern coast of the United States, known for its scenic beauty and challenging terrain.

Randall Lee Smith


A convicted murderer who was paroled in 1996 and later committed a double homicide on the Appalachian Trail in 2008.

Medical Mysteries


A genre of storytelling that explores bizarre and unexplained medical cases, often involving rare diseases, medical mishaps, and unexplainable deaths.

Centennial Olympic Park Bombing


A bombing that occurred during the 1996 Summer Olympics in Atlanta, Georgia, resulting in one death and over 100 injuries.

Criminal Attorney


A lawyer who specializes in criminal law, representing clients accused of crimes and defending their rights in court.

Q&A

  • What happened to Brigita Fredinhagen in Pelican Valley?

    Brigita was attacked and killed by a grizzly bear while camping alone in Pelican Valley. The bear dragged her away from her tent and consumed her.

  • Who is Randall Lee Smith and what did he do?

    Randall Lee Smith is a convicted murderer who was paroled in 1996. In 2008, he committed a double homicide on the Appalachian Trail, targeting two hikers named Sean and Scott.

  • What is the \"Mr. Ballin's Medical Mysteries\" podcast about?

    The \"Mr. Ballin's Medical Mysteries\" podcast explores true and terrifying medical mysteries, including bizarre diseases, medical mishaps, and unexplainable deaths.

  • What is the \"Generation Y\" podcast about?

    The \"Generation Y\" podcast explores the aftermath of the 1996 Centennial Olympic Park Bombing, focusing on the investigation and the impact of the event on the community.

  • What is the \"Criminal Attorney\" podcast about?

    The \"Criminal Attorney\" podcast features a lawyer who breaks all the rules to win cases, often employing unethical tactics to achieve victory.

Show Notes

Today’s podcast will feature 2 camping horror stories. The audio from both of these stories has been pulled from our main YouTube channel and has been remastered for today's episode.

Story names, previews & links to original YouTube videos:

  • #2 -- "Pelican Valley" -- A beautiful camping spot with a dark secret (Original YouTube link -- https://youtu.be/o-ywxRasv5s?feature=shared)
  • #1 -- "Blood on the Mountain" -- A middle-aged fisherman cast his line out into the creek’s waters when he started to hear a voice from the woods. The hair on the man’s neck instantly stood up – because, to him, they didn’t sound friendly. (Original YouTube link -- https://youtu.be/hn-sLWFe13w?feature=shared)


For 100s more stories like these, check out our main YouTube channel just called "MrBallen" -- https://www.youtube.com/c/MrBallen

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Camping Horror Stories Vol. IV

Camping Horror Stories Vol. IV