Ronald enters the Appalachian Trail to immerse himself in nature and find peace after his service in the military. What waits in the dark depths of the forest is anything but peaceful. When a man said to be harassing people along the trails, turns violent, following and attacking Richard and his group of hikers. Join us as we tell the true story of Richard and his friends trying to survive from an unhinged murderer preying on campers through the night.

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Sources:

1. https://www.outsideonline.com/outdoor-adventure/hiking-and-backpacking/appalachian-trail-murder-2019-james-jordan

2. https://people.com/crime/man-who-killed-hiker-appalachian-trail-found-not-guilty-by-reason-of-insanity/

3. https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/26/us/appalachian-trail-attack-james-l-jordan.html

4. https://abcnews.go.com/US/massachusetts-man-facing-federal-charges-fatal-machete-attack/story?id=62992155

5. https://www.nps.gov/appa/index.htm

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