Mama Mystery - A True Crime Podcast

In this episode, we're talking about the tragic case of 13-year-old Madeline Soto from Kissimmee, Florida. She disappeared the day after her birthday, and what started as a missing person search quickly turned into something much darker. As the investigation unfolded, the focus shifted to her mom's boyfriend, Stephan Sterns, and some disturbing discoveries were made. We'll walk you through the timeline, what was found, and how the case took a heartbreaking turn. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Markel, a brilliant legal scholar, was brutally murdered in a carefully orchestrated hit amid a nasty custody battle with his ex-wife's family. The investigation unraveled a twisted plot involving his ex-brother-in-law, Charlie Adelson, who was eventually convicted, and other family members caught in the sinister scheme. Donna Adelson was nabbed at the airport trying to flee to Vietnam, showing just how desperate the family was to dodge justice. Despite the tragic loss, Dan's legacy shines on through laws protecting grandparents' rights. This case is a haunting reminder of the extreme lengths people will go to out of greed and betrayal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The trial of the State of Massachusetts vs. Karen Read has begun and witnesses are taking the stand. We'll talk about the opening statements and some of the testimony from key players like the first responders on the scene and notably, Colin Albert.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Right now, there is a huge case creating a stir within the true crime space and followers of this story are somewhat divided on what they believe happened on the night of January 29, 2022 outside of a home in Canton, Massachusetts.  A man named John O'Keefe, a Boston police officer, was found dead in a blizzard outside of a house in the Boston suburb.  Just six hours earlier, his girlfriend, Karen Read, dropped him off at the house in Canton, belonging to a mutual friend, Brian Albert.  But what happened during those six hours, remains somewhat of a mystery and with two very different allegations of what happened that night, there is a very clear divide in the town of Canton and the realm of true crime.  By the end of this episode, I'll be curious to hear what you think about this story.  Did Karen Read kill her boyfriend? Or is she being framed for a cover-up by influential, powerful members of the Boston Police Department? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The past 10 days have been a whirlwind and most of it has been very unpleasant. However, today, one of my worst nightmares came to fruition when an intruder broke into part of our home and we were home to confront him. Please listen and consider our story a PSA to make plans for protecting you, your family, and your home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Megan Nichols was just two weeks shy of her 16th birthday when she appeared to run away from home. But her mother's intuition knew there was more to her disappearance than met the eye. Because of her mom, Kathy Jo's, tenacity in never giving up the search for her daughter, justice eventually came for Megan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kenneka Jenkins, a 19-year-old from Chicago, was found deceased in a walk-in freezer at the Crowne Plaza Chicago O'Hare Hotel on September 10, 2017, after attending a party there. Her death was ruled as accidental, with alcohol intoxication and exposure to cold as contributing factors. The circumstances of her death sparked widespread speculation and controversy, leading to theories about potential foul play, though these were not substantiated by official investigations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

To dive deeper into this story, check out this article by Skip Hollandsworth. This episode is kindly sponsored by Miracle Made! Upgrade your sleep with Miracle Made bedding! Go to www.TryMiracle.com/MAMA and use the code MAMA to claim your FREE 3 PIECE TOWEL SET and SAVE over 40% OFF. Again, that's www.TryMiracle.com/MAMA to treat yourself, a friend, or loved one this holiday season. ✨ Sources for this episode include: Hanna, David (1975). Harvest of Horror: Mass Murder in Houston. Belmont Tower. Hollandsworth, Skip (April 2011). "The Lost Boys". Texas Monthly. Retrieved October 16,2015. https://www.texasmonthly.com/true-crime/the-lost-boys/ https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-austin-american-jeffrey-konen/50342137/ The Pittsburgh Press. United Press International. January 18, 1974. Retrieved February 2, 2017. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ashley Pittman Scott was your typical southern belle. Beautiful, inside and out. But unfortunately, her life was stolen from her on Thanksgiving of 2006 from a poor excuse of a "man". This is her unjust story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Sydney Powell had an "unbreakable bond" with her mother Brenda. But on March 3rd, 2020, on the cusp of the world unraveling, Sydney's life had already been falling apart for months... but nobody knew until this fateful day in March. This is the story of Sydney Powell. This episode is kindly sponsored by Babbel! Start speaking a new language in as little as 3 weeks with BABBEL. Go to BABBEL.com/MAMAMYSTERY for 55% off your subscription!! With over 10 million subscriptions, the choice is easy. Choose Babbel! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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This week's episode is sponsored by the hit podcast, Key to the Case! Each week, Sam takes her co-host, Sean, and listeners, on a deep dive into an unsolved mystery, like the disappearance of Barbara Bolick, an avid hiker who disappeared in the mountains while her hiking partner was just feet away. Sam and Sean thoroughly examine each case and shed light on stories that have previously remained out of the spotlight. I enjoyed Key to the Case and I know you will too. You can find Key to the Case wherever you listen to podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lauren McCluskey was a student at the University of Utah who was murdered by a man she knew for only 6 weeks in 2018. She was a 21-year-old student-athlete and was murdered on October 22, 2018, on the university's campus in Salt Lake City, Utah. Lauren McCluskey's murder prompted discussions about campus safety, domestic violence awareness, and the response of institutions to such incidents. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pava LaPere grew up in Tucson and moved to Baltimore after she was accepted to John's Hopkins University. The bright and tenacious 5'2" woman was determined to better her community and worked valiantly to achieve that goal by starting multiple companies that assisted budding entrepreneurs. She had a very bright future until it was stolen by Jason Billingsley. This is the story of Pava LaPere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A young, 24-year-old, aspiring model & ballerina shoots her 54-year-old husband after years of contentious battling over their daughter. But was it self-defense or a plan for her to keep her daughter's father out of their life? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Case of Jessica Boynton : The Officer's Wife Also, an update on Kouri Richins at the end. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Murder, She Told is an award-winning true-crime podcast created by victim's advocate, Kristen Seavey, that dives into the lesser-known cold cases and true crime stories from New England and beyond. Murder, She Told uses detailed and documentary style storytelling: weaving in original interviews with family, friends, and investigators closest to the case. Rooted in deep research, straightforward narratives, and the victims and their family at the center of every story, Murder, She Told will speak to any listener no matter where they call home. This is an excerpt from the episode, “The Danielle Bertolini Story”, published in July of 2023. Listen to the full episode on Danielle: Sign the petition for justice: Quick links to find Murder, She Told: Apple: Spotify: All others and social media: Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's story is one of the most shocking and infuriating crimes you've probably never heard.  It's a story about a family fighting for their daughter, trusting their guts and never, EVER giving up, despite push back from detectives who seemed disinterested in her case.  It's a case about vulnerability, trust, and how sometimes, the WORST things happen to the BEST people and it's impossible for our heads or our hearts to really wrap around that.   This is the story of Mary Collins.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. John Forsyth disappeared on May 21st, after his 12-hr shift as an ER doctor at Mercy Hospital in Cassville, Missouri. His body was found nine days later in a lake in Arkansas with a gunshot wound to his head. Now, a tight-knit community is left to wonder who would want this beloved doctor dead? Could it be an angry, scorned lover from his past? Or someone from the cryptocurrency community - a community he owned a currency in? This episode is sponsored by K12.com! Help your child gain the skills they need to thrive in the future with K12 (and there's still time to get started for this fall!!). Go to K12.com/MamaMystery today to learn more and find a tuition free k12 powered school near you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Back in 2001, when the Fisher's home exploded on the morning of April 10th, neighbors initially assumed it must've been a freak accident. Maybe a broken gas line or a faulty appliance... surely nothing sinister. But they would soon come to find that this was no accident.   This is the story of Robert Fisher.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DISCLAIMER: Mama Minute episodes have NOTHING to do with True Crime. So, if you're here for that and only that, feel free to skip this episode! But if you're here for a conversational flow of current topics, I wanna know your thoughts!! In this episode, I cover these topics: 1. The dreaded school pick up line  2. Real Housewives of Orange County & NY 3. And Just Like That - the Sex and the City reboot  4. Peaks and Valleys of the week 5. Big Cedar Lodge & Orlando!!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Mike Williams vanishes on a hunting trip, the authorities suspect he was eaten by alligators but the true predators who took Mike may lurk much closer to home. The mystery of Mike's disappearance might have faded from memory, if it wasn't for one woman's tireless crusade. From Wondery, comes a new season of Over My Dead Body; a story about an obsessive love affair, a scandalous secret and a mother's battle for the truth. Follow Over My Dead Body: Gone Hunting on Amazon Music or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen early and ad-free by subscribing to Wondery Plus in Apple Podcasts or the Wondery app. Listen to Over My Dead Body: Wondery.fm/OMDB4_MM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we are talking about one of the most vile criminals we've ever covered on this show.  I want to give a trigger warning because this case is arguably, one of the most disturbing and it involves, unfortunately, the abuse of animals which makes it exponentially heinous.  Today, we are talking about the monster, Luka Magnotta.  This episode is sponsored by K12.com - Help your child reach their full potential with personalized learning from K12. Go to K12.com/MamaMystery to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

THIS IS A REPLAY - Some of the information regarding Gabby Petito was current at the time we initially recorded this in October of 2021. But we wanted to refresh your memory on Bianca's story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Russell Williams was a decorated military official in Canada and even piloted dignitaries like the late Queen of England, the Duke of Edinburgh, and the Canada Prime Minister. But behind closed doors, he was leading a disturbing double life... This episode is sponsored by K12.com - Help your child reach their full potential with personalized learning from K12. Go to K12.com/MamaMystery to learn more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Two days before Christmas in 2015, 39-year-old Connie Dabate was starting her day in Ellington, Connecticut.  Disciplined in her fitness, she drove to the nearby YMCA to take a cycling class but when she got there, learned the class had been canceled.  So, she drove home.  But when she got there, she was met with a man and a gun.  And it would be up to her Fitbit to ultimately reveal who that man was…. This is the story of Connie Dabate and “The Fitbit Murder”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Tuesday, March 26th, 2018, the tranquil scenery of Northern California's Highway 1 in Mendocino County was eclipsed by a disturbing scene. As a tourist was passing by, soaking in the views from 100 feet above the waves, crashing below, he noticed something out of place. From the rocks below, the undercarriage of a GMC Yukon was looking up at him. At first, the undercarriage blended in with the dark rocks. But once he registered what he was really looking at, he immediately called 911 and what authorities found inside the Yukon was a sinister nightmare. This is the story of the Hart family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's story takes place in New South Wales, Australia where a mom was charged with the unthinkable.  But at the end of this story, it will be up to you to decide if she was wrongfully convicted of a heinous crime OR the victim of an undiscovered genetic mutation….  Today's episode is sponsored by my favorite beauty brand : Kitsch! Right now, they are offering you 30% off your order when you go to www.MYKITSCH.com/MAMA - My personal favorite is the satin pillowcase and the Rosemary Scalp Oil. It is SO good. Treat yo-self! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Carolanne Miljavac is a talented comedienne and close friend of mine. In this episode, we discuss motherhood, friendship, mom-shaming, and finding balance. I hope this episode finds you well and makes you feel like you've got friends in US! Today's episode is sponsored by Storyworth! Give all the father figures in your life a meaningful gift you can both cherish for years to come. Right now, for a limited time, you can save $10 on your first purchase when you go to www.storyworth.com/mamamystery ! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

She wrote a children's book on grief after her husband died... now, police are saying she killed him. Right now, for a limited time, you can save $10 on your first purchase when you go to StoryWorth.com/mamamystery! Just in time for Father's Day, this would make a perfect gift for the father figures in your life! Right now, Kitsch is offering 30% off your entire order at MyKitsch.com/MAMA. That's right - 30% of anything and EVERYTHING! Check out the Rosemary Scalp Oil - my personal fave! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Larry Hall is a convicted murderer, rapist, and serial killer who stalked and murdered upwards of at least 20 but possibly closer to 40 women throughout the midwest. With the help of an informant, Larry Hall was locked up and sentenced to life in prison. But the road to conviction was bumpy at best. Today's episode is sponsored by StoryWorth. Right now, for a limited time, you can save $10 on your first purchase when you go to StoryWorth.com/MamaMystery! Just in time for Father's Day! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Taylor Wright, a police officer turned private investigator, went missing after what should've been a routine trip to the bank. Then, she disappeared. What happened to Taylor Wright? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The body of Orsolya Gaal was found on April 16th, 2022, stuffed into a hockey bag and left on the side of the sidewalk. But thankfully, a trail of blood led them back to her house and her killer was caught just days later. But Orsolya's story creates a dialogue about how vicious and judgmental can be on the internet when it comes to "victim blaming". Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Check out The Murder Diaries, a true crime podcast hosted by best friends Natalie & Paige. Listen wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Late in the evening on June 22, 2000, Thomas Loden, Jr. kidnapped 16-year-old Leesa Marie Gray. Over the next four hours, Loden repeatedly raped and sexually battered Leesa, videotaping portions of the sadistic acts, before murdering her. At the end of the episode, we also discuss the appropriateness of having a "last meal" prior to execution. This episode is sponsored by Earth Breeze. Right now, our listeners can subscribe to Earth Breeze and save 40%! Go to www.EarthBreeze.com/MamaMystery to get started. This episode is also sponsored by StoryWorth! Go to www.StoryWorth.com/MamaMystery to save $10 on your order, just in time for the perfect Mother's Day Gift! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Below are links to learn more about Gracie and Angie's fight as well as ways you can help. ❤️ https://www.freedom4gracie.com https://www.gofundme.com/f/freedom4gracie/share?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Visit www.betterhelp.com/MamaMystery for 10% off your first month!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1. Shanquella Robinson update 2. Louisville Bank Shooting 3. Chemical Castration as a form of punishment 4. Man makes it *literally* rain $200k off a freeway in Oregon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Letecia Stauch is currently on trial for the murder of her stepson, Gannon Stauch. It's alleged that she killed Gannon in the family home, dumped his body before retrieving the remains days later and driving them 1400 miles across the country. Go to MyKitsch.com/Mama for 30% off your order! Go to ZocDoc.com/Mystery and download their app, for FREE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

- Trent Lehrkamp, a 19 year old boy, is hospitalized after he was tortured by his group of "friends". - Desmen Ramsey has been sentenced to 1.5 years in prison after trying to hire a hitman on his own son but got caught after he dialed the wrong number. - Nashville school shooting - A PA man has been sentenced to 3,000 years in prison for sexually abusing a child. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/MamaMystery and get on your way to being your best self. Use this link for 10% off your first month! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lets talk about the headlines this week! This week's topics: Scottie Morris, 14 year old boy missing out of Eaton, IN has been FOUND! Dr. James Craig, the dentist accused of poisoning his wife. Family in Overland Park, KS lives in a house with a dead body for 6 years... Positive message from Austin. :) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices