The House by the Water /// Russell and Shirley Dermond /// Part 2
- Sep 7, 2026
- 1:04:11
- Full Episode
The House by the Water /// Russell and Shirley Dermond /// Part 2
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 examines the unsolved double homicide of Russell and Shirley Dur, discussing evidence, theories, and potential suspects.
Key points
- The Case of the Missing Reese's. A humorous take on a crime involving candy theft.
- True Crime Investigation Begins. Hosts dive into a perplexing double homicide case with many theories.
- The Depths of Deception. Questions arise about the intent behind hiding the body in the lake's depths.
- Theories of Murder. Exploring various theories, including mistaken identity and professional hits.
- A Heist Gone Wrong?. Sheriff Sills suggests the murders may have been part of a botched heist.
- Theories on Motive. Exploring the motives behind the murders, including money and revenge.
Episode highlights
- The Case of the Missing Reese'sA humorous take on a crime involving candy theft.“Wow, that had everything. Reese's suspense.”0:21Sep 7, 2026
- True Crime Investigation BeginsHosts dive into a perplexing double homicide case with many theories.“There's something very strange to me that we have evidence of a gunshot wound to the head.”13:22Sep 7, 2026
- The Depths of DeceptionQuestions arise about the intent behind hiding the body in the lake's depths.“Did you know it was the deepest part of the lake?”23:05Sep 7, 2026
- Theories of MurderExploring various theories, including mistaken identity and professional hits.“What if these murders took place on the water?”37:33Sep 7, 2026
- A Heist Gone Wrong?Sheriff Sills suggests the murders may have been part of a botched heist.“This was some type of extortion plot that just went wrong.”42:34Sep 7, 2026
- Theories on MotiveExploring the motives behind the murders, including money and revenge.“The only possibilities that we're left with is that the motive would be money and or revenge.”46:07Sep 7, 2026
- Sheriff's Gut FeelingSheriff Sills has a gut feeling about the murderers, hinting at a possible breakthrough.“He has a gut feeling about who is responsible for the murders.”1:00:11Sep 7, 2026
