The Meredith Emerson Case
How did a New Year’s Day hike end in the tragic murder?
4.4 (12)
45 mins
Explore the disappearance of 24-year-old Meredith Emerson after a solo hike in Georgia's mountains and the massive search effort that followed. Uncover how convicted drifter Gary Michael Hilton abducted and murdered her, becoming one of the Southeast's most notorious serial killers.
Ep 1:
Blood Mountain's Darkest Day
On New Year's Day 2008, 24-year-old Meredith Emerson vanished on Georgia's Blood Mountain—setting the stage for a chilling introduction to the predator who was already waiting.
Ep 2:
A Killer's Trail of Victims
Before Blood Mountain, Gary Hilton left a trail of bodies across the Southeast. We trace his earlier victims and the brutal attack that began Meredith's 72-hour fight for survival.
Ep 3:
The Hunt Closes In
As Georgia mobilizes hundreds of searchers, a fateful missed connection and a sharp-eyed 911 caller finally close in on the man responsible for Meredith's disappearance.
Ep 4:
Confession, Justice, and Legacy
Captured and cornered, Gary Hilton strikes a deal to reveal the truth—unleashing a devastating confession, a mother's fierce response, and a legacy of change born from tragedy.
Ep 5:
Why Blood Mountain Keeps Taking Hikers
Seventeen years later, another hiker vanishes on the same infamous stretch of trail, revealing unsettling patterns that have haunted Blood Mountain for decades.
Discussions (5)
Milo
Level 2 · 2 mo agoSaying the AT is statistically safe while ignoring the Blood Mountain cluster is misleading. Averages mean nothing when the same 5-mile stretch keeps producing victims.
Harper
Level 5 · 2 mo agoWrong PINs for 3 days straight. She never stopped fighting.
Albert
Level 9 · 2 mo agoShe gave him WRONG pins lol
