Mom & Merder

May 1st, 2002 24 year old Evelyn Hernandez just days away from giving birth to her second child and her 5 year old son Alex Hernandez went missing just a short 7 weeks prior to Laci Peterson but did not get the national coverage Laci's case got. Listen to part 1 of how eerily similar these 2 cases are!

On Mother's Day 2024 after a welfare check was requested a Mother and her 2 daughters were found dead in their home in Ridgeland, Mississippi. A police shootout leaves us with no answers as to why. As May is Mental Health Awareness Month, seek the help for you or someone if needed.

This week, we are sharing the myths and urban legends of Kansas, Minnesota, and North Dakota.

Jessica Rae Sacco was just getting her life where she wanted it after a rough start but then went missing shortly before her 22nd birthday.

The conclusion of missing teen Aundria Bowman mostly due to biological Mom's determination and fight after adoptive parents claimed she had ran away.

Adoptive parents claim 14 year old Aundria Bowman ran away after a confrontation in March of 1989 but is that what really happened or something more deceptive?

24 year old Shad Thyrion's severed head was found in a 5 gallon bucket by his own Mother. Dismembered by his lover Taylor Schabusiness in Green Bay, Wisconsin.

It's the time of year to spread Thanks and Cheer so hear what Mom, Mer, and some of our listeners are THANKFUL for this year!!!!

25 year old young Mom in small town Algona, Iowa goes out with friends for the night and is found burned 2 days later in her pick up truck.

Eric and Mom go on another adVANture to Palo, IA! Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, aka Lewis Bottom Cemetery, aka 13 Stairs Cemetery... LOTS of energy on this beautiful hilltop!!! DEFINATLY haunted in BOTH our opinions! And we will DEFINATLY be back better prepared with questions! Be patient with some long air time... but hoping to hear a little 'something' as we sure did see, feel, and hear it when there!!!!!!!

In this BONUS episode, we visit our friends and tell you about the new and exciting things they have in store for you.

SPOOOOKY SEASON IS HERE so Mom and guest Eric goes on an adVANture halfway across Iowa to one of the top 10 reported haunted cemeteries to do a little ghost hunt.... is the cemetery haunted?

She was found at the bottom of Lake Geneva years after her mysterious disappearance. Who could have done the horrifying act?

The 28 year old cold case murder of Katherine Crigler and her best friend Betty Jones is solved in an unconventional way.

Iowa's #1 Urban Legend... The Black Angel. Mom and Eric travel to Iowa City, Iowa to tell the history of the Black Angel on site... is it cursed?

The day the music died.... extremely musically talented 19 year old Jessica Blodgett was found dead in her own bed by her Mother.

This week, we tell a story with a twist. Who could have done it?

Full Sounds Bath performed by Morgan followed by a group discussion of experiences during with Special Guest, Dammit Dan

This week, we take a trip to our local metaphysical store, Higher-self Holistics

This week, we tell you about the mysterious disappearance of Angela from an unexpected location. Could this be connected to another disappearance not too far away? If you have have heard or know anything, please reach out to the Clinton Police Department at 660-885-5561

This week, we tell you more about the mysterious disappearance of Jessica Heeringa from her place of work. Her family believe that she is still out there. Where could she be?

This week, we tell you about the mysterious disappearance of Jessica Heeringa from her place of work. Where could she be?

This week, we tell you the story of the tragedies that struck this family.

This week, we tell you the finale of this wild story of Cari's disappearance while still being in contact with her family and ex-boyfriend. Did she escape reality to cool off from the breakup, or is it something more sinister?

This week, we tell you the beginning of this wild story of Cari's disappearance while still being in contact with her family and ex-boyfriend. Did she escape reality to cool off from the breakup, or is it something more sinister?

This week, we tell you the second part of the story of the mysterious murders of Abby Williams and Libby German. Even though there has been an arrest made, if you have any information of the man on the bridge or any information at all pertaining to the Delphi Murders on Feb. 13 into Feb 14th, please call the tipline at 844-459-5786. No matter how small you think it may be, it could very well be the missing piece to the puzzle.

This week, we tell you the beginning of the story of the mysterious murders of Abby Williams and Libby German. Even though there has been an arrest made, if you have any information of the man on the bridge or any information at all pertaining to the Delphi Murders on Feb. 13 into Feb 14th, please call the tipline at 844-459-5786. No matter how small you think it may be, it could very well be the missing piece to the puzzle.

This week, we talk about the capture and sentencing of this horrific serial killer.

This week,we tell you the first part of this horrific story and how he evaded the law for so long.

This week, we share some of our friends' New Year's resolutions and some self care tips!

This week, we share different Christmas traditions from 20 different countries around the world

This week, we dive into an unsolved case of an 11 year old girl in the happy town of Santa Claus.

We share what we and our listeners are thankful for this year.

This week, we go on an adventure to Horseshoe Bluff and learn the history with special guests.

With Mer on vacation, guest Eric joins Mom as they explore one of Iowa's most rumored haunted areas...Mossy Glen.

This week, we take you on a little adventure through Satan's Tunnel

This week, we dive into the horrible story of these young boys' demise.

This week, we tell you a wild story of the spree and capture of Reed.

Melissa went missing at only 22 months old. Join us this week to hear her story.

This week, we are sharing the myths and urban legends of Missouri, Nebraska and South Dakota.

Another side to the story of our previously released episode on Jodi Bausman.

One of the most notorious claims of demon possession took place in Earling, Iowa. This would later be the inspiration for the movie, The Exorcist.

This week takes a wild twist as we talk about the disappearance of Bart and Krista. Their loving son Chandler does everything he can to find them, or does he?

This week, we tell you the story of one of this serial killer who used his medical knowledge for evil rather than saving lives.

This week, we tell you about Thad Phillips, the survior of the bone breaker, and Chris Steiner who unfortunately was not so lucky.

Listen as we talk about the 10 Myths and Urban Legends of Iowa, Wisconsin and Illinois.

Join us this week as our guest Morgan shares her knowledge of Sound Healing and Reiki. For more info, you can follow her at https://www.facebook.com/soundhealingwithmorgan?mibextid=ZbWKwL

We've all heard the folklore of Bigfoot. What are your thoughts, real or fake? Listen as we tell our thoughts on this miraculous hider.

The devastating murder of Jodi helped solve a 28 year old cold case

Union Park was the place to be, until one tragic day in July 1919. Listen as we tell you about this great attraction that was once located in our hometown. Here is a link to survivors telling their story of that day https://youtu.be/Hpuc3KPm9vE

We are posting our episode that we were guests on with our friends 3 Famous Guys podcast!