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Listeners of Bless this Mess: A Southern True Crime Podcast that love the show mention:We are headed to Texas this week to cover the abduction and murder of Jessika Kalaher, a promising young woman whose life was cut short by a monster. Forewarning, if your name is Crispin or you know anyone that you actually like with the name Crispin, we apologize in advance.Texas Fun Fact: The first frozen margarita machine was invented in Dallas. Mariano Martinez, who drew inspiration from the Slurpee machines at 7-11, adapted a soft-serve ice cream machine to make frozen margaritas and called it “The World's First Frozen Margarita Machine”.Find us on the webs!Follow us on InstagramLike us on FacebookSupport us on PatreonRate, Review, and Subscribe on iTunesMusic courtesy of Blanche
Welcome to A Little Less Mess, it's our companion episode to our main weekly releases. In ALLM, you will find just the facts, no opinions, no jokes, no banter, but do not fear! If you would like to hear our full thoughts on this case (and inappropriate jokes) check out the weekly regular episodes released on Thursdays (they're the numbered episodes). We are going back to Georgia this week where we discuss the tragic case of Dominique "Nique" Leili. Despite almost 20 cameras in and around the home, including one that looked at you while you watched tv, Nique's murder was not caught on tape. It would take years, but through the dedication of law enforcement, they finally catch her killer. Georgia Fun Fact: The city of Atlanta was established in 1837 but it was not called Atlanta until 1845. Before that, it was named after the governors daughter, Martha. They called it Marthasville... Find us on the webs!Follow us on InstagramLike us on FacebookSupport us on PatreonRate, Review, and Subscribe on iTunesMusic courtesy of Blanche
We are going back to Georgia this week where we discuss the tragic case of Dominique "Nique" Leili. Despite almost 20 cameras in and around the home, including one that looked at you while you watched tv, Nique's murder was not caught on tape. It would take years, but through the dedication of law enforcement, they finally catch her killer. Georgia Fun Fact: The city of Atlanta was established in 1837 but it was not called Atlanta until 1845. Before that, it was named after the governors daughter, Martha. They called it Marthasville... Find us on the webs! Follow us on Instagram Like us on Facebook Support us on Patreon Rate, Review, and Subscribe on iTunes Music courtesy of Blanche
We are headed to Virginia where we discuss the bizarre case of serial killer Charles Severance. By the time he is caught, three innocent people were dead, Nancy Dunning, Ronald Kirby, and Ruthanne Lodato. Fun Fact: Key Lime Pie is believed to have been created by Sponge Fisherman who spent many days on a boat with only access to limited ingredients such as limes, milk, and eggs. They also had no access to an oven which is why the original recipe did not require baking. If you haven't had your fill of Key Lime Pie talk (fill, get it) then just wait until our Y'all Need Jesus segment where we spend a solid 10 minutes discussing the famous Key Lime Pie! Find us on the webs! Follow us on Instagram Like us on Facebook Support us on Patreon Rate, Review, and Subscribe on iTunes Music courtesy of Blanche
Welcome to A Little Less Mess, it's our companion episode to our main weekly releases. In ALLM, you will find just the facts, no opinions, no jokes, no banter, but do not fear! If you would like to hear our full thoughts on this case (and inappropriate jokes) check out the weekly regular episodes released on Thursdays (they're the numbered episodes). Hey y'all! We are headed back to Kentucky this week to discuss the case of Michelle Mockbee who was murdered at her place of work with multiple people in the building. This turns into a game of Clue to find the killer. Find us on the webs! Follow us on Instagram Like us on Facebook Support us on Patreon Rate, Review, and Subscribe on iTunes Music courtesy of Blanche
Hey y'all! We are headed back to Kentucky this week to discuss the case of Michelle Mockbee who was murdered at her place of work with multiple people in the building. This turns into a game of Clue to find the killer. Fun Fact: By law, all citizens of Kentucky must bathe at least once per year. Find us on the webs! Follow us on Instagram Like us on Facebook Support us on Patreon Rate, Review, and Subscribe on iTunes Music courtesy of Blanche
Welcome to A Little Less Mess, it's our episodes without the banter! We will still have regular episodes, which are our main episodes where we discuss the case and make inappropriate jokes...but if you want a short episode that just gets to the point, this is for you. Join us this week in Georgia where we discuss the case of Candiace Person. The crime scene led police to believe the killer was someone Candiace knew, but when they are revealed, everyone is shocked. Find us on the webs! Follow us on Instagram Like us on Facebook Support us on Patreon Rate, Review, and Subscribe on iTunes Music courtesy of Blanche
Join us this week in Georgia where we discuss the case of Candiace Person. The crime scene led police to believe the killer was someone Candiace knew, but when they are revealed, everyone is shocked. Fun Fact: The phrase "Don't let the bed bugs bite" originated in Georgia. Georgian colonials used Spanish moss to bind their mattresses bringing with it tiny bugs. Eww. Find us on the webs! Follow us on Instagram Like us on Facebook Support us on Patreon Rate, Review, and Subscribe on iTunes Music courtesy of Blanche
In honor of Mardi Gras this week, we are going to Louisiana where we discuss the murder of Thomas Talley. Fun Fact: The Mardi Gras colors have meaning behind them, in 1892, the Rex parade established the colors we use today. Purple meaning justice, Green meaning faith, and Gold meaning power. Laissez les bons temps roulers! Find us on the webs! Follow us on Instagram Like us on Facebook Support us on Patreon Rate, Review, and Subscribe on iTunes Music courtesy of Blanche
We are going to Tennessee this week where we cover the tragic murder of a young mother named Deborah Groseclose. Tennessee Fun Fact: Cotton Candy was invented in Tennessee by a dentist and a candy maker. It was debuted at the 1904 St. Louis Fair where they sold thousands! Find us on the webs! Follow us on Instagram Like us on Facebook Support us on Patreon Rate, Review, and Subscribe on iTunes Music courtesy of Blanche
Hey y'all! We are headed to Georgia this week where we discuss the murder of Cathy McNaughton. Georgia Fun Fact: Vidalia onions can only be grown in Georgia per the Vidalia Onion Act of 1986. Only 20 counties are allowed to grow the trademarked onion, with the town of Vidalia, Georgia at the center. Find us on the webs! Follow us on Instagram Like us on Facebook Support us on Patreon Rate, Review, and Subscribe on iTunes Music courtesy of Blanche
Hey y'all! This week we are headed to the great state of Arkansas, yes we count Arkansas as a Southern state, don't hate. We will be covering the tragic murder of Real Estate Agent, Beverly Carter. Find us on the webs! Follow us on Instagram Like us on Facebook Support us on Patreon Rate, Review, and Subscribe on iTunes Music courtesy of Blanche
In November of 1997, Sheila Bellush was starting a new life in Sarasota, Florida with her husband and six children which included quadruplets. The community, and country, were shocked and horrified when a strange man murdered Sheila in front of her quadruplet toddlers. Police would have to follow a trail of evidence across State lines to find the real person responsible. Join us while we discuss the story of Sheila Bellush. Sources: Every Breath You Take by Ann Rule, Crime and Punishment Find us on the webs! Follow us on Instagram Like us on Facebook Support us on Patreon Rate, Review, and Subscribe on iTunes
In November of 1997, Sheila Bellush was starting a new life in Sarasota, Florida with her husband and six children which included quadruplets. The community, and country, were shocked and horrified when a strange man murdered Sheila in front of her quadruplet toddlers. Police would have to follow a trail of evidence across State lines to find the real person responsible. Join us while we discuss the sad story of Sheila Bellush. Sources: Every Breath You Take by Ann Rule, Crime and Punishment Find us on the webs! Follow us on Instagram Like us on Facebook Support us on Patreon Rate, Review, and Subscribe on iTunes Music courtesy of Blanche
On Valentine's Day 2001, Dr. John Hamilton arrived to his home in Oklahoma City to discover his wife, Susan, murdered. The community was shocked as the couple seemed to have it all, join us while we discuss how this picture perfect marriage ended in murder. Find us on the webs! Follow us on Instagram Like us on Facebook Support us on Patreon Rate, Review, and Subscribe on iTunes Music courtesy of Blanche
In 1972, Helen Hanks was working as a bookkeeper for an advertising company in Valdosta, Georgia. When Helen goes missing, her family knows she would never just run off. It would take eights years before her body was found and the mystery around her disappearance would be unraveled. Join us while we discuss! Find us on the webs! Follow us on Instagram Like us on Facebook Support us on Patreon Rate, Review, and Subscribe on iTunes Music courtesy of Blanche
In Morris, Alabama, Michael Reese found love again with Cindy after a divorce. But when Michael is found dead in their home, a secret life is discovered and a murderous duo is revealed. Join us while we discuss! Find us on the webs! Follow us on Instagram Like us on Facebook Support us on Patreon Rate, Review, and Subscribe on iTunes Music courtesy of Blanche
In Durham, North Carolina, Russ Stager was a well liked coach at the local high school. His wife, Barbara, was an avid church goer and active in the community. When Russ dies from an accidental gunshot wound, suspicions arise around Barbara's past and things may not be as they seem. Join us while we discuss! Find us on the webs! Follow us on Instagram Like us on Facebook Support us on Patreon Rate, Review, and Subscribe on iTunes Music courtesy of Blanche
On April 26, 2009, Heather Strube arrived at the Target in Snellville, Georgia to pick up her son from her ex-husband. Shortly after the exchange, Heather was confronted by a man and shot in broad daylight. Join us while we discuss the strange case with the most unlikely suspect. Join us on the webs! Follow us on Instagram Like us on Facebook Support us on Patreon
Crystal McDowell was in the process of starting a new chapter in her life. She was recently divorced and starting to date again. She was excelling at her new career in real estate and was very happy with her two children. Everything was going well, even her divorce seemed amicable. But all this would come to an end when Crystal went missing the day before Hurricane Harvey hit the Houston area. With the area flooded and law enforcement stretched thin, the search for Crystal would have its challenges. Join us while we discuss the disappearance of Crystal McDowell. Sources: 48 Hours, Baytown Sun Music courtesy of Blanche, find their music on iTunes! Contact us at blessthismesspodcast@gmail.com Follow on Instagram at blessthismesspodcast Like us on facebook at facebook.com/blessthismesspodcast Rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes
In 1989, Joe and Nikia Gilbreath were just starting their lives together in Georgia. They had one child and another on the way, living their dream life on a large piece of property in the country. But August of that year would bring tragedy. Nikia, 5 months pregnant, would go missing from their home leaving their toddler home alone. Immediately, the police were notified, there was no way Nikia would leave her daughter by herself. Join us while we discuss the search for Nikia and her killer. Sources: WRCB TV, On the Case with Paula Zahn, Public Court Records Music courtesy of Blanche, find their music on iTunes! Contact us at blessthismesspodcast@gmail.com Follow on Instagram at blessthismesspodcast Like us on facebook at facebook.com/blessthismesspodcast Rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes
In May of 2002, Stephanie Bennett was getting ready to move out of her Raleigh, North Carolina apartment to live with her long term boyfriend in Greenville, South Carolina. She was ready for the move, a peeping tom that had been seen around her window was causing her sleepless nights. One morning, Stephanie did not show up to work which caused her coworkers to immediately worry. It would take years to find her killer and when they did, they would find he was hiding even more secrets. Sources: Forensic Files, The News and Observer, The Sampson Independent Music courtesy of Blanche, find their music on iTunes! Contact us at blessthismesspodcast@gmail.com Follow on Instagram at blessthismesspodcast Like us on facebook at facebook.com/blessthismesspodcast Rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes
In May of 1989, Joan and her two teenage daughters, Michelle and Christie, headed out on a road trip from Ohio to Disney World in Orlando, Florida. Staying one night in Tampa would turn into a fatal decision when their three bodies floated to the shore in Tampa Bay. With not much to go off, police would have to find out who the women came in contact with on their 1000 plus mile journey from Ohio to Florida. Sources: Cold Case Files, On the Case with Paula Zahn, and The Baltimore Sun Music courtesy of Blanche, find their music on iTunes! Contact us at blessthismesspodcast@gmail.com Follow on Instagram at blessthismesspodcast Like us on facebook at facebook.com/blessthismesspodcast Rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes
In August of 1993, 35 year-old Janet Siclari was vacationing in North Carolina with her brother and friends. After having such a good time, they decided to stay just one more night. This last night would prove fatal for Janet, her brother woke to find his sisters body surrounded by police on the beach in front of their hotel. After years of no leads, the CODIS system would finally find Janets killer through DNA. Sources: "Forensic Files: Surfside Homicide" and State of North Carolina vs. Berry Music courtesy of Blanche, find their music on iTunes! Contact us at blessthismesspodcast@gmail.com Follow on Instagram at blessthismesspodcast Like us on facebook at facebook.com/blessthismesspodcast Rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes
In 1997, Dominique “Nicki” Hurd was starting school at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff. She was smart, beautiful, and earned a scholarship as a cheerleader for the University. All this would come to a crashing end when she was murdered in the fall of 1998. Her murderer was captured and convicted but this would not be the end of the devastation he would cause. Sources: The Pine Bluff Commercial, KATV Channel 7, Kennth vs. Arkansas, Arkansas Democrat Gazette Music courtesy of Blanche, find their music on iTunes! Donations to the Podcast: https://www.gofundme.com/f/zm9pv-jinx?utm_source=customer&utm_medium=copy_link-tip&utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet Contact us at blessthismesspodcast@gmail.com Follow on Instagram at blessthismesspodcast Like us on facebook at facebook.com/blessthismesspodcast Rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes
In January of 2014, 911 operators were called to the residence of Keith and Julie Griffith in Kentucky. The house that they had raised their two sons in was completely in flames. After putting out the fire, investigators found 55 year old Julie inside, next to her bed along with their two dogs, Cleo and Daisy. At first it seemed to be an accident, they thought Julie had died from smoke inhalation. But while doing a routine autopsy, they found three bullet wounds in Julies torso. Julie had no enemies, who would have done this to her? Sources: The Paducah Sun, Dateline "Consumed" Music courtesy of Blanche, find their music on iTunes! Contact us at blessthismesspodcast@gmail.com Follow on Instagram at blessthismesspodcast Like us on facebook at facebook.com/blessthismesspodcast Rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes
Kay Parsons was living in Grovetown, Georgia with her husband David and their twelve year old son, Derek. They seem to have everything going for them, a nice home, great neighbors, and busy with their sons baseball activities. But in March of 2009, the neighborhood would be shocked when Kay was found in her home, beaten within an inch of her life. Her home was ransacked as well as her best friends home which was just across the street. Join us while we discuss this bizarre case and how the police caught the most unlikely of suspects. Sources: Augusta Chronicle, Dateline "Murder on Hot Springs Drive" Music courtesy of Blanche, find their music on iTunes! Contact us at blessthismesspodcast@gmail.com Follow on Instagram at blessthismesspodcast Like us on facebook at facebook.com/blessthismesspodcast Rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes
In 2009, Chiquita Tate had it all working as a defense attorney in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. But one night in February, she was brutally murdered. Police work through the people in her life wondering if it could be a client of hers, she had everything going for her, who would want to hurt Chiquita? Join us while we discuss the tragic case of Chiquita and how a promising life was cut short. Sources: Essence magazine, the Advocate, Dateline: Shining Star, State v Harris Music courtesy of Blanche, find their music on iTunes! Contact us at blessthismesspodcast@gmail.com Follow on Instagram at blessthismesspodcast Like us on facebook at facebook.com/blessthismesspodcast Rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes
In 1994, Hope Hall was busy making her dreams come true. Through hard work and focus, she landed a job as a Production Assistant at the local Richmond, Virginia TV station. Soon, though, Hope would not be the one producing the news, she would be the news. After being brutally murdered in her apartment, the case goes cold. It would take developing a DNA database to finally catch the killer. Sources: "Johnson vs. Commonwealth" WWBT, and "Forensic Files: Breaking News" Music courtesy of Blanche, find their music on iTunes! Contact us at blessthismesspodcast@gmail.com Follow on Instagram at blessthismesspodcast Like us on facebook at facebook.com/blessthismesspodcast Rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes
In 2001, Diane Holik was living a great life in Austin, Texas. She had a great career, beautiful home, and tons of friends that loved her. The only thing Diane felt she was missing was a partner to spend her life with so when she meets a successful business man from Houston online, she thinks she has found the one. They quickly become engaged and she makes plans to sell her home in Austin and move to Houston. But one stormy night in November, Diane's plans would be halted when someone comes into her home and murders her. Sources: "Russo V. State" and "Dateline: After the Storm" Music courtesy of Blanche, find their music on iTunes! Contact us at blessthismesspodcast@gmail.com Follow on Instagram at blessthismesspodcast Like us on facebook at facebook.com/blessthismesspodcast Rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes
In May of 1996, Eddie and Elise Makdessi were enjoying a nice night out in Virginia Beach, Virginia. The evening would quickly turn into a nightmare when they entered their apartment and were attacked. The night would end with only Eddie surviving, Elise and their attacker both dead. As police investigate the murder, they soon realize all is not as it seems with Eddie and Elise. Join us while we discuss the strange case of the Makdessi’s and how an innocent man was caught in their lies. Sources: "Forensic Files" and "48 Hours Mystery" Music courtesy of Blanche, find their music on iTunes! Contact us at blessthismesspodcast@gmail.com Follow on Instagram at blessthismesspodcast Like us on facebook at facebook.com/blessthismesspodcast Rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes
In 1986, in Edmond, Oklahoma, Gary Larson is in bed with his girlfriend. They hear a noise so he gets up to check it out. He is confronted by a man wearing nothing but underwear and gloves. By the end of the night, Gary will be dead and his girlfriend will have endured hours of torture. It will take 18 years but police finally track down this peeping-tom turned murderer. Sources: The Daily Oklahoman, "Solved", and "Forensic Files" Music courtesy of Blanche, find their music on iTunes! Contact us at blessthismesspodcast@gmail.com Follow on Instagram at blessthismesspodcast Like us on facebook at facebook.com/blessthismesspodcast Rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes
In 1992, 64 year old Martha "Doe" Roberts was at home having breakfast with her husband of 44 years before he headed off to work. It was a typical day for the couple, but later that today, her husband would come home to find Doe missing. Soon after, ransom phone calls began coming in but the kidnapper never followed through with the plans. Follow us while we discuss the strange case of Doe Roberts and the cat and mouse game her husband and the police had to play to find Doe. Sources: Forensic Files Music courtesy of Blanche, find their music on iTunes! Contact us at blessthismesspodcast@gmail.com Follow on Instagram at blessthismesspodcast Like us on facebook at facebook.com/blessthismesspodcast Rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes
In June of 2011, Lauren Giddings was ready to start the rest of her life. She had just finished law school and was set to move in with her longterm boyfriend, David, in Atlanta. But when Lauren had not been heard from in days, her friends and family begin to worry. A gruesome discovery in a trashcan will lead police on a search for Lauren's killer and his twisted obsession. Sources: Dateline, Nightmare Next Door, Macon Telegraph, Above the Law Music courtesy of Blanche, find their music on iTunes! Contact us at blessthismesspodcast@gmail.com Follow on Instagram at blessthismesspodcast Like us on facebook at facebook.com/blessthismesspodcast Rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes
In May of 2004, South Carolina nursing student Tamika Huston went missing. The first few days her family just thought that she had gone on one of her spontaneous trips but after not hearing from her in almost two weeks, they called the police. With an ex-boyfriend with a past and a new secret love interest, the police had suspects but no real evidence. Join us while we discuss the disappearance of Tamika and her families journey to find her.
In May of 1984, Karen Gregory was excited to move in with the love of her life, her boyfriend David Mackey. But while David was out of town, the unthinkable would happen to Karen in a small beach town in Florida. Join us while we discuss the murder of Karen Gregory and how a small town detective would have to look within his friend circle to find the real murderer. Music courtesy of Blanche, find their music on iTunes! Contact us at blessthismesspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter here Follow on Instagram at blessthismesspodcast Like us on facebook at facebook.com/blessthismesspodcast Rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes
In the town on Madisonville, Kentucky, known as the “Best Town On Earth” (they have a song, it’s official), the unthinkable has happened. Anna Mae Branson, a well-known business woman around town was found murdered in her home. Suspects were few and far between as Anna Mae was so beloved, no one could imagine anyone wanting to hurt her. But when the police finally zero in on their guy, he is no where to be found. Join us while we discuss the case of this Southern Belle being taken in cold blood and the International manhunt that would occur to find her killer. Music courtesy of Blanche, find their music on iTunes! Contact us at blessthismesspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter here Follow on Instagram at blessthismesspodcast Like us on facebook at facebook.com/blessthismesspodcast Rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes
In August 2008, police discovered Phillip and Carey Heidt murdered in their home. Linda Heidt was left for dead. Police initially had no suspects but when they discovered an affair within the family, the murders became much more scandalous. Join us while we discuss the Heidt family murders and how brotherly betrayal can lead Music courtesy of Blanche, find their music on iTunes! Contact us at blessthismesspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter here. Follow on Instagram at blessthismesspodcast Like us on facebook at facebook.com/blessthismesspodcast Rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes
September of 2005 in Lubbock, Texas, a landfill worker finds a suitcase that looks suspicious. Opening it up, he discovers a young woman's body, he immediately contacts police. After identifying the body, police discover a potential serial killer operating in Lubbock, Texas. Join us while we discuss the Texas Suitcase Killer and how a computer trail helped police stop a budding serial killer in his tracks. Music courtesy of Blanche, find their music on iTunes! Contact us at blessthismesspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter here. Follow on Instagram at blessthismesspodcast Like us on facebook at facebook.com/blessthismesspodcast Rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes!
Annie and Jessica Andrews are two young girls trying to recover from the loss of their mother. When they do a seance to make contact with her spirit they aren’t expecting much. But soon they would start hearing knocking on their walls and pipes rattling in their basement. All of these things only occur while their dad is not home, could they have awakened a malevolent spirit or is something even more dangerous lurking in their home. Join us while discuss the disturbing story of Daniel LaPlante and how he would not only disrupt the Andrews’ life but go on to destroy another families as well. This was a Patron only episode, so it is not in the South. We're covering them yankees up North, we will have a new Southern episode in a few weeks! Just ignore all the Patron stuff. :) Music courtesy of Blanche, find their music on iTunes! Contact us at blessthismesspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter here. Follow on Instagram at blessthismesspodcast Like us on facebook at facebook.com/blessthismesspodcast Rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes!
Memorial Day Weekend 1992, Betty Wilson walked into her 3-story home in an upscale part of Huntsville, Alabama to find her husband lying on the floor in a pool of blood. Dr. Jack Wilson was a successful optometrist, well liked, and generous to the community and no one could figure out who would want him dead. What was initially thought to be a burglary gone horribly wrong would soon turn into one of the most sensationalized cases in Alabama history. Sources: Forensic Files, On the Case with Paula Zahn, Old Huntsville Magazine, The Gadsen Times, The Victoria Advocate Music courtesy of Blanche, find their music on iTunes! Contact us at blessthismesspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter here. Follow on Instagram at blessthismesspodcast Like us on facebook at facebook.com/blessthismesspodcast Rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes!
On April 18, 1996, Shannon Sanderson left her three children with their grandparents in Memphis, Tennessee and headed off to a casino in Tunica, Mississippi. Cameras caught Shannon playing blackjack and winning it big but this would be the last time Shannon was seen alive. With an ex-husband, a rocky marriage, and an angry ex-boyfriend, the police have plenty of suspects. Join us while we discuss the abduction of Shannon Sanderson. Music courtesy of Blanche, find their music on iTunes! Contact us at blessthismesspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter here. Follow on Instagram at blessthismesspodcast Like us on facebook at facebook.com/blessthismesspodcast Rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes!
In December of 1999, Laci Dawn Hill was preparing to spend Christmas with family and friends in Bixby, Oklahoma. A chance encounter would put Laci in the crosshairs of Steven Ray Thacker who would embark on a 10 day killing spree across three states after abducting Laci. Music courtesy of Blanche, find their music on iTunes! Contact us at blessthismesspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter here. Follow on Instagram at blessthismesspodcast Like us on facebook at facebook.com/blessthismesspodcast Rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes!
In July of 1995, Dana Satterfield is a beautiful, ambitious, young mother of two running her own hair and tanning salon in Roebuck, South Carolina. When Dana is found brutally murdered in the salon the whole town is shocked and cannot imagine who could have done this. Dana and her husband were having problems, could he have done this? Or was it one of the many men in town who had made unwanted advances towards Dana? Join us while we discuss the sad case of Dana Satterfield and why it took 10 years to solve this case. Music courtesy of Blanche, find their music on iTunes! Support us on Patreon here. Contact us at blessthismesspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter here. Follow on Instagram at blessthismesspodcast Like us on facebook at facebook.com/blessthismesspodcast Rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes!
In September 2005, Taylor Behl had just spent Labor Day weekend at home with her Mom and Dad in Vienna, Virginia. She was excited to get back to her college campus, she had great friends, loved her classes, and her new roommate. But the night Taylor returned to her dorm, she disappeared after telling her roommate she would be back in a couple hours. Following a trail of photos, detectives found Taylors body and the story told by the accused murderer would shock the community and reveal a very disturbed human being. Music courtesy of Blanche, find their music on iTunes! Support us on Patreon here. Contact us at blessthismesspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter here. Follow on Instagram at blessthismesspodcast Like us on facebook at facebook.com/blessthismesspodcast Rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes!
In March of 1997, Kim Medlin had a lot going for her. She was happily married and working on building her dream life with her husband. They had moved to Monroe, North Carolina to buy some land, start a horse farm, and fix up the home they bought for when they would eventually start a family. But something happened to Kim in the early morning hours of March 29, her car was left on the side of the road, still running. When her body was discovered on Easter Sunday, the small town of Monroe was on edge, who could have killed this beautiful young woman and why? Join us while we discuss the case of Kim Medlin and the shocking discovery of her murderer. Sources: Forensic Files, various newspaper articles via Google Music courtesy of Blanche, find their music on iTunes! Support us on Patreon here. Contact us at blessthismesspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter here. Follow on Instagram at blessthismesspodcast Like us on facebook at facebook.com/blessthismesspodcast Rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes!
In August of 1990, Jennifer Schuett is an 8 year old girl getting ready to start third grade in Dickinson, Texas. Jennifer had always been afraid of the dark and since she could remember, she always slept in bed with her mom at night since it was just the two of them. Well one night, Jennifer was restless and her mom asked if she could, just for this night, go sleep in her room. That evening, a man would kidnap Jennifer and leave her for dead in a field. Join us while we discuss the case of Jennifer Schuett and the 20 year journey to bring this monster to justice. Source: https://www.clintonschoolspeakers.com/content/jennifer-schuett-case-study and 48 Hours: Afraid of the Dark Music courtesy of Blanche, find their music on iTunes! Support us on Patreon here. Contact us at blessthismesspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter here. Follow on Instagram at blessthismesspodcast Like us on facebook at facebook.com/blessthismesspodcast Rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes!
May 1981, Ruie Ann Park is a prominent member of society but not necessarily the most liked in the small town of Van Buren, Arkansas When she ends up dead in her home, bludgeoned to death, the town quickly suspects her alcoholic son and the people he has in his life. With not enough evidence to get a conviction, the case would go unsolved until a taped confession emerges revealing the true murderer. Source: Blind Rage by Anita Paddock. Music courtesy of Blanche, find their music on iTunes! Support us on Patreon here. Contact us at blessthismesspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter here. Follow on Instagram at blessthismesspodcast Like us on facebook at facebook.com/blessthismesspodcast Rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes!
November 2006, Avis Banks and her fiancé Keyon Pittman are expecting their first child in just a few months. They spent the holidays with family and everything seemed wonderful. But just six days after Thanksgiving, Keyon comes home to find Avis brutally murdered in their garage. At first police, suspect Keyon but once they find out the double life he was leading a new suspect emerges and it will shock the community. Join us while we discuss the murderess mistress from Mississippi, Carla Hughes. Music courtesy of Blanche, find their music on iTunes! Support us on Patreon here. Contact us at blessthismesspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter here. Follow on Instagram at blessthismesspodcast Like us on facebook at facebook.com/blessthismesspodcast Rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes!
In Bullitt County, Kentucky 17 year old Jessica Dishon goes missing leaving a few belongings behind including a cellphone with the numbers “9-1” dialed on the screen. It would take 17 days to find her body and the scene was horrific, she had been brutally murdered. With a bungled police investigation, this case went cold making the family suffer for years and wondering “Who killed Jessica?”. Music courtesy of Blanche, find their music on iTunes! Support us on Patreon here. Contact us at blessthismesspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter here. Like us on Facebook here. Follow on Instagram at blessthismesspodcast Rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes!
In 2001, Dr. Robert Schwartz is a world renowned scientist working with DNA sequencing. He is still recovering from the death of his wife Joan and living alone in his home in Mount Gilead, Virginia. One December evening, a man comes to his secluded home and stabs him over 40 times with a 27 inch sword and leaves an 'X' carved into the back of his neck. Police begin to wonder, is this is an occult ritual killing? Or could there be something else beyond the surface? Join us while we discuss the strange case of Clara Jane Schwartz and how LARPing (Live Action Role Play) turned deadly. Music courtesy of Blanche, find their music on iTunes! Support us on Patreon here. Contact us at blessthismesspodcast@gmail.com Follow us on Twitter here. Like us on Facebook here. Follow on Instagram at blessthismesspodcast Rate, review, and subscribe on iTunes!