Northern Crimes

Why Are These Parts of Oregon so Dangerous?

Northern Crimes

Show Notes

Oregon’s true crime history is shaped as much by its geography as by the predators who exploit it. West of the Cascades, crimes disappear into misty rainforest. East of the crest, bones bleach in the cracked high desert. This is a landscape that doesn’t forgive. Today, we’re covering four stories that show how dangerous it can be - from hikers who vanish to families murdered in cold blood - and how they’ll change the way you see the Pacific Northwest. ℹ️ Sources: https://shorturl.at/FiNrL 🔎 Become a Northern Crimes Patreon member: ⁠https://patreon.com/northerncrimes⁠ 📺 Subscribe to Northern Crimes on YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@northerncrimes⁠ 📺 Subscribe to our sister channel, Southern Crimes: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@SouthernCrimesYT⁠ ⭐️ Leave a comment and review wherever you listen to podcasts⭐️ 🛜 Follow us on social media! Facebook: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/northerncrimes⁠ Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/northern_crimes⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@northerncrimes

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