About this episode

This episode discusses the major developments in the case of Gretchen Fleming, including the arrest of Preston Pierce and the discovery of her remains.

Years after Gretchen Fleming vanished from Parkersburg, West Virginia, investigators announce a major break in the case. In this episode of Mountain State Mysteries Mark breaks down the arrest, the discovery of Gretchen's remains, and the new details revealed by authorities. Sources - Gretchen Fleming case timeline: Key developments leading to Preston Pierce’s arrest and indictment Preston Pierce arrested, indicted in 2022 disappearance and death of Gretchen Fleming WEBSITE - Home | Mountainstatemysteri ( mountainstatemysteriespodcast.com ) INSTAGRAM - Mountain State Mysteries - A West Virginia True Crime Podcast (@mountainstatemysteries) • Instagram photos and videos FACEBOOK - Facebook TIKTOK - Mountain State Mysteries (@mountainstatemysteries) | TikTok Youtube - (2) Mountain State Mysteries - YouTube MUSIC - Intro Music - The Company HARMONICS - Hampus Naeselius

People in this episode

Host: Mark

Topics covered

• true crime
• missing persons
• investigation updates
• arrest
• case details

Keywords

• Gretchen Fleming
• Preston Pierce
• missing person case
• West Virginia
• true crime
• investigation
• arrest
• remains

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Parkersburg, West Virginia

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