The Wreck

Delia D'Ambra· Host0:00

Hi, park enthusiasts. It's Delia. If you listen to Park Predators, you already know that sometimes the most beautiful places can hide the darkest secrets. But what happens when the danger isn't miles from civilization, it's in your community, and sometimes even in your own backyard? On Crime Junkie, hosts Ashley and Brit dive into real cases every week, from missing persons to unsolved murders, breaking down what we know, what we don't, and the details that still don't sit right. If you care about the stories behind the headlines and the victims at the center of them, you'll want to check out Crime Junkie. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts. Hi, park enthusiasts. I'm your host, Delia D'Ambra, and the case I'm gonna tell you about today takes place along the eastern edge of Great Smoky Mountains National Park in Gatlinburg, Tennessee. The Smokies are a geographic region I've covered many times before on this podcast. The NPS's website explains that Great Smoky Mountains National Park is the most visited national park in the entire United States. It spans over 500,000 acres between North Carolina and Tennessee, and is full of scenic drives, waterfalls, trail systems, and wildlife. As is the case with many vast landscapes that are home to winding roads and dense forests, the potential for tragic accidents abounds. On a cool morning in November 1994, one such scenario emerged, which at first glance appeared to be a terrible accident. A car had gone