The House by the Water /// Russell and Shirley Dermond /// Part 1
- Sep 7, 2026
- 58:04
- Full Episode
The House by the Water /// Russell and Shirley Dermond /// Part 1
On Tuesday, May 6, 2014, a woman called 911 from the lakeside home of her friends, Russell and Shirley Dermond.
The elderly couple had been missing for days. Concerned friends went to check on them and made a horrifying discovery inside the garage: Russell Dermond was dead. Shirley was nowhere to be found.
What investigators would uncover next would turn this quiet home on Lake Oconee into the center of one of Georgia’s most baffling unsolved murder mysteries. More than a decade later, the question remains: Who killed Russell and Shirley Dermond—and why?
Join us in the Garage as we discuss The House by the Water.
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Brief Summary
The episode details the unsolved murders of Russell and Shirley Dur, focusing on the investigation and mysterious circumstances surrounding their deaths.
Key points
- Labor Day Sales. Lowe's offers up to 45% off major appliances and more for Labor Day.
- True Crime Garage Introduction. Hosts Nick and the Captain welcome listeners and introduce this week's featured beer.
- Horrifying Discovery. A neighbor discovers a gruesome scene in the garage of the Durs' home.
- Investigation Insights. Sheriff Sills investigates the crime scene, noting signs of premeditation.
- Learning Gaps Closed. LL helps kids close learning gaps quickly, boosting confidence in subjects.
- Quint's Quality Clothing. Quint offers high-quality wardrobe staples that make getting dressed easy.
Episode highlights
- Labor Day SalesLowe's offers up to 45% off major appliances and more for Labor Day.“Labor Day deals are on now at Lowe's!”0:19Sep 7, 2026
- True Crime Garage IntroductionHosts Nick and the Captain welcome listeners and introduce this week's featured beer.“Thanks for listening. Thanks for telling a friend.”1:39Sep 7, 2026
- Horrifying DiscoveryA neighbor discovers a gruesome scene in the garage of the Durs' home.“The blood-soaked body of a man lying in a dry pool of blood.”7:48Sep 7, 2026
- Investigation InsightsSheriff Sills investigates the crime scene, noting signs of premeditation.“A sign of wanting to conceal this body as long as possible.”13:48Sep 7, 2026
- Learning Gaps ClosedLL helps kids close learning gaps quickly, boosting confidence in subjects.“Studies show kids who use score higher on tests, proven in all 50 states.”24:18Sep 7, 2026
- Quint's Quality ClothingQuint offers high-quality wardrobe staples that make getting dressed easy.“Those are the pieces that make getting dressed easy. And that's what Quint does best.”25:18Sep 7, 2026
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- Grim DiscoveryA body was found floating in the lake, leading to a murder investigation.“They were shocked to see that it was a human body floating face down.”31:44Sep 7, 2026
