07.09.2026 • 51 Min.

In Orange County, North Carolina, 14 year old Lyric Woods disappeared after slipping out of her home in the middle of the night. In a neighboring county, 18 year old Devin Clark vanished that same weekend. At first, there seemed to be no connection between them. But a discovery along a secluded country road would reveal that their paths had crossed and leave investigators trying to understand what happened in the darkness that night. How to support:For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes -Go to - PatreonHow to connect:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterTheme and Closing Track:Original compositions created for The Minds of Madness Please check out our sponsors and help support the podcast:Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madnessQuince - Upgrade your wardrobe with pieces made to last with Quince. Go to Quince.com/madness for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Raycon - The Essential Open Earbuds are perfect for refreshing your routine this spring. Go to buyraycon.com/mindsofmadnessOPEN to get 20% off!HERS - Feel like your best self again, Visit forhers.com/MADNESS to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you.Talkiatry - Head to Talkiatry.com/madness to complete the short assessment and get matched with an in‑network psychiatrist in just a few minutes.Granola - If meetings are eating up your day, Granola is a no-brainer. You can try it totally free for three months - just head to granola.ai/MADNESSRula - Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at rula.com/madnessKeeper - Right now, Keeper's offering 60% off personal and family plans at Keepersecurity.com/MADNESS. This incredible offer is only for podcast listeners! Research & Writing:Ryan Deininger Sources:WRAL story archive: Issiah Ross charged with murders of Lyric Woods and Devin ClarkReports: Teens found dead on trail may have been in car with a third personDevin Clark Lyric Woods suspect Issiah RossOrange County double murder trial | Everything you need to know at the end of week one'They were executed:' State details evidence in Orange County double murdersOrange County jurors must weigh conflicting stories when double murder trial resumesTeens’ families fill Orange County courtroom for murder suspect’s brief hearingSuspect pleads self defense for alleged murder of Devin Clark, Lyric WoodsDevin Clark’s mother speaks out after trialIssiah Ross trial: Man accused of 2022 double homicide claims self-defenseIssiah Ross Trial PlaylistIssiah Ross TestimonyIssiah Ross Testimony Continued New details revealed in death of Orange County teen Lyric Woods from autopsy reportNC man charged with killing 2 teens in 2022 rejects plea deal, murder trial will move forwardJan. 15, 2026: Afternoon session wraps up at Issiah Ross double murder trialOrange County double murder trial; Suspects' friend says he confessed to the killingsFriend says Issiah Ross confessed double murder to himIssiah Ross Argues Self-Defense In Double Murder Trial; Prosecution Wraps TestimonyDefense claims Issiah Ross acted in self-defense on night of Orange County double murderIssiah Ross took the stand on final day of Orange County double murder trialIssiah Ross Trial: Man accused of killing NC teens Lyric Woods, Devin Clark: Live UpdatesOrange County double murder trial | Jury hears closing argumentsIssiah Ross double murder trial: Third day of jury deliberations ends with no verdictJury finds Issiah Ross guilty of 1 teen's death, hung on the otherJan. 29, 2026: Judge sentences Issiah Ross to max 25 yearsMan convicted of killing teen while mistrial declared in case of 14-year-old girl's murderFuture of pending murder charge against Issiah Ross remains unclearMarcy Irene: Lyric Woods’ Family Picked On By Killer’s MomClosing Arguments