Moms and Murder

Some crimes are violent, some are tragic, and some are just so absurd that they make you lose a little faith in humanity. Today we're diving into lawsuits so wild, so petty, and so downright unbelievable, you'll think we made them up. First up: the Wendy's finger fraud. In March 2005, Anna Ayala claimed she found a human finger in her chili. The story made national headlines, Wendy's stock plummeted, and America lost its appetite for fast food. But the finger was planted—Anna thought she could outsmart the legal system and sue for millions. She was wrong. We also cover the man who sued himself, the guy who demanded $67 million from a laundromat over a lost pair of pants, and more cases that prove greed and audacity know no bounds. This episode is a wild ride through the most frivolous, bizarre, and criminal lawsuits in American history. New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday! Follow us on Instagram: @momsandmysteries Join our Patreon: patreon.com/momsandmysteries Visit our website: momsandmysteries.com #TrueCrime #Podcast #FloridaMoms #WendysFingerFraud #AbsurdLawsuits #AnnaAyala #FastFoodScam #FrivolousLawsuits

When a friend found 58-year-old Janie Ballard stabbed over 70 times in her Little Rock, Arkansas home on September 13, 2003, investigators immediately suspected her own daughter, Leslie, and Leslie's much older husband, Mike McCool. But how did a shy, successful young woman from a prominent family become capable of such unthinkable violence? Leslie had grown up with every advantage—private school, college degrees, a job at the family printing business, and a condo bought by her parents. But after meeting Mike, a twice-divorced bodybuilder 22 years her senior with a violent criminal past, Leslie transformed completely. The more her parents disapproved, the deeper she fell under his control. When Janie cut Leslie out of her will, the relationship turned deadly. This case explores how manipulation, greed, and toxic family dynamics led to one of Arkansas's most shocking matricides. A mother who feared her own daughter—and was right to be afraid. Thank you to this week's sponsors! Get organized, refreshed, and ready for the holidays for way less. Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Little Spoon is the mealtime hack parents can't stop talking about. Try their no-prep, nutrient-packed meals and snacks for babies, toddlers, and big kids. Get 50% off your first online order at littlespoon.com/MOMS with code MOMS at checkout. New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday! Follow us on Instagram: @momsandmysteries Join our Patreon: patreon.com/momsandmysteries Visit our website: momsandmysteries.com #TrueCrime #Podcast #FloridaMoms #JanieBallard #Arkansas #Matricide #FamilyMurder

Science is supposed to cure disease and improve life, but sometimes confidence goes off the rails. Today, we are taking you on a tour through history's wildest moments when science went completely off the rails, including incidents where confidence reached levels of blowing up a dead whale, dropping cats out of planes, and poisoning an entire generation. Join us as we explore the terrifying line between discovery and disaster. Join us as we dive into bizarre and unethical experiments, from psychology horror shows that spiraled out of control to so-called "miracle" substances turned deadly. Join us as we discuss the chilling details of the Radium Girls, whose agonizing sacrifice ultimately forced the development of crucial occupational health and safety laws. Join us as we unpack the dark lessons learned from the infamous Stanford Prison Experiment. This episode proves that sometimes, what we don't know can truly hurt us. Thank you to this week's sponsors!   To explore coverage, visit ASPCApetinsurance.com/MOMS.  Eligibility restrictions apply. Visit ASPCApetinsurance.com/AmazonTerms  for more info. Stop cooking with toxic cookware, and upgrade to Our Place today. Visit fromourplace.com/MOMS and use code MOMS for 10% off sitewide. With a 100-day risk-free trial, free shipping and returns, you can experience this game-changing cookware with zero risk.  

In 2016, a string of professionals in the quiet mining town of Krugersdorp, South Africa, started disappearing after appointments with new clients. The killer was a team of believers doing the bidding of a woman who claimed to speak for God herself: Cecilia Steyn. Join us as we unpack the chilling details of the Krugersdorp Killings, a case involving a massive financial con and a manipulative cult leader. Join us as we explore how one woman was able to gain control over her followers and convince them to commit a series of shocking murders. Join us as we discuss the terrifying power of this religious manipulation and how the cult's methods were similar to the dangerous influence wielded by figures like Charles Manson. This is the story of how a twisted belief system led to an entirely preventable tragedy.   Check-out bonus episodes up on Spotify and Apple podcast now! Get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus chat episodes at ⁠Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast⁠  Check-out ⁠Moms and Mysteries⁠ to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more.

We are revisiting one of the most brutal and complex crimes we have ever covered: The Pike County Massacre, also known as the Rhoden Family Murders. Six years ago, we first discussed the shocking event where eight members of the Rhoden family—four adults, three young men, and a teenage boy—were executed at four different homes in rural Ohio on the same night. At the time of our original episode in 2019, the Wagner family had just been arrested. Now, years later, the trials and sentencing of the four members of the Wagner family are complete, and we are bringing you a comprehensive update on the fate of George Wagner IV, Jake Wagner, Angela Wagner, and Billy Wagner. In this update, we detail the chilling motive that led to the execution-style murders: Custody and Obsession: The motive was centered on a heated custody battle over a young child shared by killer Jake Wagner and victim Hanna May Rhoden. The Plea Deals: We discuss the shocking plea deal struck by Jake Wagner, who pled guilty to all eight murders to spare his mother and father from the death penalty. The Sentences: We cover the emotional and tense courtroom proceedings that led to the sentences for all four family members, including the life without parole sentences handed down. The Unanswered Questions: While justice has been served in the eyes of the law, we still explore the lingering questions surrounding the planning, the execution, and the sheer ruthlessness required to wipe out an entire family. Join us as we close the chapter on this dark episode in Ohio's history, examining the convictions, the sentences, and the final search for peace for the surviving Rhoden family members. Thank you to this week's sponsors! Whatever challenges you're facing, Grow Therapy is here to help. Sessions average about $21 with insurance and some pay as little as $0, depending on their plan. Visit GrowTherapy.com/MOMS today to get started.  Availability and coverage vary by state and insurance plan.   Check-out bonus episodes up on Spotify and Apple podcast now! Get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus chat episodes, at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast .    To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast.    Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more.

In the heart of Beverly Hills, just after a red-carpet movie premiere, the life of Ronni Chasen, one of Hollywood's most connected and beloved publicists, came to a violent and mysterious end. On November 16, 2010, the 64-year-old was gunned down in her Mercedes-Benz while stopped at a red light. The shocking murder of the woman who helped secure Oscar Gold for films like Driving Miss Daisy and The Hurt Locker instantly made national headlines. Ronni's influential friends  quickly offered a combined $125,000 reward for information leading to an arrest. This massive reward signaled that her inner circle wasn't convinced the killing was a random act. A tip to America's Most Wanted led police to Harold Martin Smith, a man with a lengthy criminal record living in a rundown apartment complex. When confronted by detectives, Smith ended his own life with a .38 caliber revolver. The Beverly Hills Police Department officially closed the case in 2011, declaring Smith the sole killer and the motive of a random robbery gone wrong. However, this "solved" status remains highly controversial due to several glaring contradictions: Ronni's purse was untouched and nothing was taken, contradicting the robbery motive. Police claimed Smith was on a bicycle, but her autopsy report suggests an unknown vehicle pulled up beside her car. The ballistic evidence was inconclusive; documents revealed the findings were "insufficient for an identification" to definitively match the bullet to Smith's gun. Law enforcement was criticized for failing to interview multiple residents and for poor evidence collection.   Thank you to this week's sponsors! Get organized, refreshed, and ready for the holidays for way less. Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. See thicker, stronger, faster-growing hair with less shedding in just 3-6 months with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month's subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code MOMS. Find your fall staples at Quince. Go to Quince.com/moms for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too! Right now save 20% on your FIRST order and get a free cat toy at PrettyLitter.com/moms.  Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more. Sources: https://www.nytimes.com/2010/11/18/us/18publicist.html  https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna40214433  https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ronni-chasen-mourned-by-friends-as-police-seek-killer/  https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna40504342   https://www.cbsnews.com/news/neighbor-man-bragged-of-killing-ronni-chasen/  https://abcnews.go.com/US/ronni-chasen-killing-police-harold-smith-suicide-gun/story?id=12351453  https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/ronni-chasen-death-diane-warren-262519/  https://thescl.com/in-memoriam/ronni-chasen/  https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/general-news/ronni-chasen-64-shot-killed-45901/ https://www.today.com/popculture/ronni-chasens-niece-speaks-out-being-dissed-will-wbna40536425   https://jewishjournal.com/uncategorized/84747/  https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/61717259/ronni_sue-chasen  https://6abc.com/archive/7833896/  https://www.syracuse.com/entertainment/2010/11/hollywood_insiders_gather_to_h.html  https://ew.com/article/2011/03/18/law-and-order-los-angeles-ronni-chasen-episode/  https://variety.com/2013/film/news/report-ronni-chasen-autopsy-report-contradicts-police-account-1200952872/  https://www.autopsyfiles.org/reports/Celebs/chasen,%20ronni_report.pdf  https://www.newspapers.com/image/434987704/?match=1&terms=%22ronni%20chasen%22  https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-features/what-happened-night-hollywood-power-publicist-ronni-chasen-was-killed-947580/  https://www.newspapers.com/image/195136388/?terms=%22ronni%20chasen%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/195136314/?terms=%22ronni%20chasen%22  https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/ronni-chasen-murder-new-police-reports-998646/  https://www.nytimes.com/2010/12/05/us/05publicist.html  https://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/27/fashion/27chasen.html  https://www.newspapers.com/image/796344832/?match=1&terms=%22ronni%20chasen%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/632425795/?terms=%22ronni%20chasen%22   

The entire country of Australia was held hostage by a desperate search after the Sydney double murder of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies. On this episode, we delve into the chilling case of the former NSW Police Officer, Beau Lamarre-Condon, whose deadly obsession and tragic relationship led to a shocking disappearance and a killer hiding in plain sight. Hear the details of the terrifying 000 call and the dramatic turns in the ongoing legal case, including Beau Lamarre-Condon's controversial not guilty plea. This stark reminder of lives taken and power abused has captivated the nation. If you or someone you know needs help, please use these resources: Australia (Domestic/Dating Violence Hotline): 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) US: 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233)   Thank you to this week's sponsors! Simplify your kids' mealtimes. Go to: littlespoon.com/MOMS and enter our code MOMS at checkout to get 50% OFF your first Little Spoon order.   Check-out bonus episodes up on Spotify and Apple podcast now! Get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus chat episodes, at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast .    To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast.    Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more. Sources: BBC News - Tributes flood in for Jesse Baird and Luke Davies 3.The Guardian - a timeline of the search for Jesse Baird and Luke Davies 4.ABC News - what is known in the alleged double murder of Luke Davies and Jesse Baird 5.AFLUA - Jesse Baird - Obituary 6.The Guardian - ‘Light and love': family and friends to honour Jesse Baird and Luke Davies at Sydney vigil 7.ABC News - Who is the constable and celebrity-chaser Beau Lamarre... 8.news.com.au - NSW Police announce new gun handling rules... 9.ABC News - Beau Lamarre-Condon appears in court...

In December 2022, a hunter found the dismembered body of Mindy Kassotis in the Georgia woods. The victim was the wife of Nicholas Kassotis, a decorated Navy JAG officer who lived a profound double life. We uncover how Nicholas created "Jim McIntyre," a phantom FBI agent, to control and isolate Mindy, ultimately leading to malice murder and dismemberment.   Thank you to this week's sponsors! Boll & Branch makes upgrading your bed easier than ever with curated Bundles for a sanctuary of comfort. For a limited time get 20% off Bed Bundles, plus free shipping and returns, at BollAndBranch.com/MOMS.  Take care of your liver today! Save 25% on your first month of subscription by going to dosedaily.co/MOMS or entering MOMS at checkout.  Check-out bonus episodes up on Spotify and Apple podcast now! Get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus chat episodes, at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast .    To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast.    Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more.

The pursuit of viral fame on TikTok has created a dark undercurrent in the world of true crime. This episode exposes the alarming pattern of TikTok stars hiding violent reality behind their polished online personas, leading to shocking consequences. We examine crimes intertwined with the app, some happening right now in 2025. We dive into the chilling, developing case of musician D4vd (David Anthony Burke). His rise to fame with the hit song "Romantic Homicide" was shattered when the decomposed body of 15-year-old runaway Celeste Rivas Hernandez was found in his Tesla in the Hollywood Hills. Viral Lives, Violent Ends: Other TikTok True Crimes D4vd's story is not an isolated incident. The pressure to maintain a perfect online image has driven others to commit unthinkable acts: JinnKid (Ali Abulaban): The double murder committed by influencer Ali Abulaban (JinnKid). He used a listening app on his five-year-old daughter's iPad to spy on his estranged wife, Ana, before executing her and her friend, Rayburn Barron. The Bukhari Murders: The ruthless blackmail and double murder plot involving UK mother-daughter TikTok duo Mahek Bukhari and Ansreen Bukhari. They killed two victims,  Saqib Hussain and Hashim Ijazuddin, to protect Mahek's influencer career and their reputation. Sarah Grace Patrick: The manipulative case of a 17-year-old who used TikTok to post grieving videos after allegedly murdering her own parents, all while secretly pitching her family's tragedy to true crime influencers and bloggers. This episode examines how technology has become a double-edged sword, creating new motives for murder and giving people tools for manipulation and deception.   Thank you to this week's sponsors! Right now IQBAR is offering our special podcast listeners 20% off all IQBAR products—including the sampler pack—plus FREE shipping. Just Text MOMS to 64000.  Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details.   Your happiness is Skylight's happiness, so if in 120 days you are not 100% thrilled with your purchase, you can return it for a full refund. No questions asked. Right now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to MySkylight.com/MOMS.    Check-out bonus episodes up on Spotify and Apple podcast now! Get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus chat episodes, at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast .    To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast.    Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more.  

The official story was that convicted rapist and murderer Thabo Bester died in a South African prison fire on May 3, 2022, but the truth was far more shocking: he had faked his own death with a stolen corpse and easily walked out of a maximum security prison. Known as "The Facebook Rapist" for luring women with fake international modeling opportunities, Bester was serving a 30-year sentence for the rape and robbery of two women and the murder of his girlfriend, Nomfundo Tyhulu, in 2011. In this episode, we unravel the chaotic details of his escape and his life on the run: The Fake Death: An investigation into the cell fire and the burned remains raised immediate suspicion. The body used to stage his death was later confirmed to have died before the fire from blunt force trauma to the head, and DNA did not match Bester .  The Accomplice: Dr. Nandipha Magudumana (Dr. Nandi): Celebrity physician Dr. Nandi, who claimed to be Bester's customary law wife, was his essential partner in crime. She initially collected the body and was later spotted shopping with Bester, aiding his life as a fugitive. She is a glamorous doctor who had it all, but chose a criminal life as a "cold-blooded accomplice". Life as a Fugitive: Before his escape was confirmed, Bester was running multiple scam companies from prison. After walking out, he continued his fraudulent schemes with Dr. Nandi, meeting clients and living in a rented mansion until their arrest in Tanzania in April 2023.  This incredible true crime saga is also the subject of the Netflix docuseries, Beauty and the Bester.   Thank you to this week's sponsors! Take care of your liver with Dose!  Save 25% on your first month of subscription by going to dosedaily.co/MOMS or entering MOMS at checkout.  Keep it classic and cozy this fall with long-lasting staples from Quince. Go to Quince.com/moms for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.    Check-out bonus episodes up on Spotify and Apple podcast now! 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In the gripping second part of the Daniel Markel case we delve deeper into the intricate web of deceit surrounding the murder-for-hire plot. This episode focuses on the trials of the two masterminds behind the shocking crime: Charlie and Donna Adelson. Charlie Adelson's Trial: The episode begins with the conviction of Charlie Adelson. The state's case was built on compelling evidence, including audio recordings from a Miami restaurant where Charlie discussed killing a blackmailer or a police officer. The money trail connecting the Adelson family's dental practice to Katie Magbanua, the ex-girlfriend of the hitman, also played a crucial role. Charlie took the stand in his own defense, claiming he was being extorted by the hitmen. This defense was ultimately not believed by the jury, leading to his conviction for first-degree murder, conspiracy, and solicitation. Donna Adelson's Arrest and Trial: Just seven days after her son's conviction, the matriarch, Donna Adelson, was arrested at Miami International Airport as she and her husband, Harvey, were attempting to flee to Vietnam, a non-extradition country. Key evidence against her included monitored phone calls where she discussed fleeing the country and a recording where she was overheard mulling over extradition policies and reading text messages from her daughter, Wendi. During her trial, testimony from her fellow inmates revealed her attempts to orchestrate false testimony and her admission of her role in the murder. The verdict was unforgettable, as Donna gasped dramatically when she was found guilty of first-degree murder, conspiracy, and solicitation, becoming the fifth person convicted in Dan's murder. The Family's Web of Lies: The podcast also uncovers new details about the involvement of other family members. Wendi Adelson, Dan's ex-wife, testified under immunity but was confronted with her past inconsistencies about her knowledge of the murder plot. It was also revealed that Donna and Wendi had a deep knowledge of Dan's daily routine, and Wendi's ex-boyfriend testified that she once mentioned Charlie looking into a hitman for $15,000. Legacy and Justice: The episode concludes with the powerful impact of the case on Dan Markel's parents, Ruth and Phil Markel. Their advocacy led to a new law and a long-awaited reunion with their grandsons. Thank you to this week's sponsors! Join the more than 3 million families who have chosen K12, and empower your student to reach their full potential now. There is still time to enroll for this school year! Go to K12.com/MOMS today to find a tuition-free K12-Powered School near you and enroll now.  Boll & Branch makes upgrading your bed easier than ever with curated Bundles for a sanctuary of comfort. 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Availability and coverage vary by state and insurance plan.   Get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus chat episodes, at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast.    To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast.    Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more.  Sources: Dan Markel Murder Who Had Dan Markel Killed? January 17, 2018 New York Times Wedding Announcement February 26, 2006 Adelson flight to Vietnam lets state argue 'consciousness of guilt' in Markel murder, November 15, 2023 DAN MARKEL MURDER TRIAL: How we got here Katherine Magbanua sentenced to life in prison July 29, 2022 Katherine Magbanua found guilty of all charges in murder of Dan Markel May 30, 2022 Suspects in Markel murder case to be tried together June 20, 2018 Sigfredo Garcia found guilty, mistrial declared for Katherine Magbanua in Dan Markel's murder Charlie Adelson arrested on murder charges in connection to Dan Markel murder  April 21, 2022 Sigfredo Garcia gets life in prison for murder of Dan Markel Sept. 20, 2019 Dan Markel case: Family says justice 'partially served' with murder verdict and mistrial Oct 11, 2019 Florida dentist guilty of hiring hitman to kill brother-in-law Daniel Markel after custody fight with relative Nov 6, 2023 Charlie Adelson sentenced to life in murder for hire plot | CNN Dec 12, 2023 Katherine Magbanua, previously convicted, testifies on Day 3 of Charlie Adelson trial Oct. 30, 2023 Sigfredo Garcia Probable Cause Affidavit Charlie Adelson Appeal Markel, Adelson sparred up to the end  ‘Chilling' conversation takes center stage as Wendi's ex testifies in Donna Adelson murder trial (Jeff, June, testimonies) Dysfunctional family reunion: Kids against mom in Donna Adelson trial | Analysis (Rob and Wendi's testimonies) Donna Adelson arrested in Dan Markel murder after booking one-way plane tickets to Vietnam Friends recall Dan Markel https://www.justicefordan.com/post/remembering-danny-on-his-50th-birthday A law professor was stalked and killed by hit men. His former mother-in-law is now on trial for the 2014 contract killing | CNN Wendi Adelson says Donna Adelson 'micromanaged my life' | Court TV Charlie Adelson trashes ‘inbred' jurors in jail calls to his mom | Court TV FL v. Adelson: Dentist Mastermind Murder Trial | Court TV https://www.stevenbepstein.com/wendi-adelson-interview https://edca.1dca.org/DcaDocs/2019/4005/2019-4005_Brief_1043927_RC12202D20Transcript20Received.pdf How Police Tracked Down and Caught 2 Suspected Hit Men in FSU Professor Murder Case  https://www.abajournal.com/news/article/bump-operation-led-to-phone-calls-restaurant-meeting-jurors-told-in-trial-for-murder-of-law-prof-markel Phone call recordings and video evidence played in courtroom to wrap day 7 of Donna Adelson trial Motives, codewords, wiretaps, and persistence: Backstory of Charlie Adelson's arrest https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/09/08/police-markels-ex-brother--law-looked-into-hitman/90093878/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVpGpA-Qbno Wendi Adelson's ex-boyfriend testifies about chilling hitman comment | Court TV Wendi Adelson says Donna Adelson 'micromanaged my life' | Court TV Donna and Adelson family net worth: 'Piles' of cash, millions in bank https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-gyH8rXdIg ‘Spike in cash,' investigators following the money after Dan Markel's murder https://www.abajournal.com/news/article/judge_in_dan_markel_murder_case_approves_subpoena_for_breast_implant_paymen?utm_source=chatgpt.com#google_vignette Markel murder trial day 6: Retired, undercover FBI agent takes stand ​​Money was big focus on Day 6 of Dan Markel murder trial Prosecutor questions Florida dentist's claim he was extorted, not a murder-for-hire mastermind | AP News Wendi Adelson says she was surprised to learn Charlie knew Dan Markel's murderer all along Charlie Adelson testifies about gifts to co-conspirator, texts with mom in Dan Markel murder trial https://www.courttv.com/news/fl-v-donna-adelson-matriarch-mastermind-murder-trial/ Man is charged in death of law prof Dan Markel; case is reportedly investigated as murder for hire. New Suspect Arrested in 2014 Murder of Florida Professor Dan Markel - ABC News Markel, Adelson sparred up to the end See a timeline of key dates in the Dan Markel murder case Judge orders parents to appear for questioning as Charlie Adelson's trial approaches Charlie Adelson appeals conviction and life sentence for 2014 murder of Dan Markel https://www.courttv.com/news/charlie-adelson-transfers-to-south-dakota-prison/#google_vignette ‘It's not me:' Donna Adelson's plea in call to undercover agent wraps up marathon day of testimony State rests its case in Donna Adelson trial after witnesses who spent time with Donna in jail testify Donna Adelson's murder trial features her adult children, fellow inmates and an undercover FBI agent as witnesses | CNN Donna's emails (MUST READ) Ruth Markel talks about her search to find meaning after the murder of her son, Dan. https://ruthmarkel.com/ The Dan Markel Case: An Interview With Ruth Markel Wendi Adelson testifies in mother's murder trial Jury hears opening statements in trial of Florida matriarch charged in her ex-son-in-law's death Ruth Markel wins Victim/Survivor of the Year Award, for 'kind,' firm' advocacy, passage of Markel Act & more The Dan Markel Case: Video Of Wendi Adelson Reacting To His Death; Charlie Adelson Joking About Hiring A Hitman - Above the Law LIVE BLOG: ‘It will be up to y'all to decide,' Wendi Adelson testifies in brother's murder trial Ex-wife Wendi Adelson testifies under immunity in Dan Markel case PrawfsBlawg: Cubby Markel's Got a Name! Or two... or three. Was Wendi Adelson Involved in the Murder-for-Hire Plot of Her Ex-Husband? Inside Dan Markel's Killing — and Where She Is Now NEW! What Donna's Planner Says about Her Psyche & What She Was Doing to Prepare for Vietnam Donna Adelson Trial: Defense Witness Day 8 Jury asked to follow detailed communication records over Dan Markel's murder in Donna Adelson trial Markel Murder trial Day 5: Witness testimony focuses on Magbanua ‘I'm telling the truth, man': Luis Rivera testifies in Magbanua retrial Markel Trial Day 7: The bump, money drops, cash deposits and wiretaps https://www.facebook.com/reel/1548660449877864 Day 2 trial tick-tock: Wendi Adelson grilled as she testifies under immunity | Recap Day 1 of Markel Murder Trial: Witnesses called to the stand Defense rests its case in Katherine Magbanua retrial Defense rests its case in Katherine Magbanua retrial Day Four: Luis Rivera Says He Wouldn't Shoot Dan Markel In Front Of Kids | WFSU News Donna Adelson guilty as charged in murder for hire plot

In this episode, we delve into the shocking murder of Harvard-educated law professor Dan Markel. His life was cut short in a targeted hit that investigators believe was a murder-for-hire plot. This is more than just a true crime drama; it's a story of a devoted father and brilliant legal scholar caught in a bitter family feud that spiraled into something unthinkable. Dan's divorce from his ex-wife, Wendi Adelson, became an all-out war over the custody of their two young sons and relocation to South Florida. You'll hear about the powerful and controlling Adelson family, specifically Wendy's parents, Donna and Harvey, and her brother, Charlie, who had an "obsession" with their hatred of Dan. As the story unfolds, you'll discover disturbing emails from Donna Adelson detailing a plan to manipulate Dan, including using his Jewish faith against him, and even joking about dressing the children in Hitler Youth uniforms. The police investigation quickly turned to the Adelson family after Wendy made some unusual comments and her boyfriend, Jeff Lacasse, urged them to look into her family. The timing of the murder, which took place just after a hearing on family control was set, was not lost on investigators, who saw a clear motive for murder. After his death, Wendy quickly moved their children to Miami and cut off contact with Dan's parents. Join us for Part 1 of this unbelievable case as we explore the chilling details that lead to the death of Dan Markel. The second part of this episode is available now on Patreon and will be available everywhere on Thursday.   Thank you to this week's sponsors! Keep it classic and cozy this fall cool—with long-lasting staples from Quince. Go to Quince.com/moms  for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.  See thicker, stronger, faster-growing hair with less shedding in just 3-6 months with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month's subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code MOMS.    Get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus chat episodes, at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast.    To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast.    Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more.  Sources: Dan Markel Murder Who Had Dan Markel Killed? January 17, 2018 New York Times Wedding Announcement February 26, 2006 Adelson flight to Vietnam lets state argue 'consciousness of guilt' in Markel murder, November 15, 2023 DAN MARKEL MURDER TRIAL: How we got here Katherine Magbanua sentenced to life in prison July 29, 2022 Katherine Magbanua found guilty of all charges in murder of Dan Markel May 30, 2022 Suspects in Markel murder case to be tried together June 20, 2018 Sigfredo Garcia found guilty, mistrial declared for Katherine Magbanua in Dan Markel's murder Charlie Adelson arrested on murder charges in connection to Dan Markel murder  April 21, 2022 Sigfredo Garcia gets life in prison for murder of Dan Markel Sept. 20, 2019 Dan Markel case: Family says justice 'partially served' with murder verdict and mistrial Oct 11, 2019 Florida dentist guilty of hiring hitman to kill brother-in-law Daniel Markel after custody fight with relative Nov 6, 2023 Charlie Adelson sentenced to life in murder for hire plot | CNN Dec 12, 2023 Katherine Magbanua, previously convicted, testifies on Day 3 of Charlie Adelson trial Oct. 30, 2023 Sigfredo Garcia Probable Cause Affidavit Charlie Adelson Appeal Markel, Adelson sparred up to the end  ‘Chilling' conversation takes center stage as Wendi's ex testifies in Donna Adelson murder trial (Jeff, June, testimonies) Dysfunctional family reunion: Kids against mom in Donna Adelson trial | Analysis (Rob and Wendi's testimonies) Donna Adelson arrested in Dan Markel murder after booking one-way plane tickets to Vietnam Friends recall Dan Markel https://www.justicefordan.com/post/remembering-danny-on-his-50th-birthday A law professor was stalked and killed by hit men. His former mother-in-law is now on trial for the 2014 contract killing | CNN Wendi Adelson says Donna Adelson 'micromanaged my life' | Court TV Charlie Adelson trashes ‘inbred' jurors in jail calls to his mom | Court TV FL v. Adelson: Dentist Mastermind Murder Trial | Court TV https://www.stevenbepstein.com/wendi-adelson-interview https://edca.1dca.org/DcaDocs/2019/4005/2019-4005_Brief_1043927_RC12202D20Transcript20Received.pdf How Police Tracked Down and Caught 2 Suspected Hit Men in FSU Professor Murder Case  https://www.abajournal.com/news/article/bump-operation-led-to-phone-calls-restaurant-meeting-jurors-told-in-trial-for-murder-of-law-prof-markel Phone call recordings and video evidence played in courtroom to wrap day 7 of Donna Adelson trial Motives, codewords, wiretaps, and persistence: Backstory of Charlie Adelson's arrest https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/09/08/police-markels-ex-brother--law-looked-into-hitman/90093878/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVpGpA-Qbno Wendi Adelson's ex-boyfriend testifies about chilling hitman comment | Court TV Wendi Adelson says Donna Adelson 'micromanaged my life' | Court TV Donna and Adelson family net worth: 'Piles' of cash, millions in bank https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-gyH8rXdIg ‘Spike in cash,' investigators following the money after Dan Markel's murder https://www.abajournal.com/news/article/judge_in_dan_markel_murder_case_approves_subpoena_for_breast_implant_paymen?utm_source=chatgpt.com#google_vignette Markel murder trial day 6: Retired, undercover FBI agent takes stand ​​Money was big focus on Day 6 of Dan Markel murder trial Prosecutor questions Florida dentist's claim he was extorted, not a murder-for-hire mastermind | AP News Wendi Adelson says she was surprised to learn Charlie knew Dan Markel's murderer all along Charlie Adelson testifies about gifts to co-conspirator, texts with mom in Dan Markel murder trial https://www.courttv.com/news/fl-v-donna-adelson-matriarch-mastermind-murder-trial/ Man is charged in death of law prof Dan Markel; case is reportedly investigated as murder for hire. New Suspect Arrested in 2014 Murder of Florida Professor Dan Markel - ABC News Markel, Adelson sparred up to the end See a timeline of key dates in the Dan Markel murder case Judge orders parents to appear for questioning as Charlie Adelson's trial approaches Charlie Adelson appeals conviction and life sentence for 2014 murder of Dan Markel https://www.courttv.com/news/charlie-adelson-transfers-to-south-dakota-prison/#google_vignette ‘It's not me:' Donna Adelson's plea in call to undercover agent wraps up marathon day of testimony State rests its case in Donna Adelson trial after witnesses who spent time with Donna in jail testify Donna Adelson's murder trial features her adult children, fellow inmates and an undercover FBI agent as witnesses | CNN Donna's emails (MUST READ) Ruth Markel talks about her search to find meaning after the murder of her son, Dan. https://ruthmarkel.com/ The Dan Markel Case: An Interview With Ruth Markel Wendi Adelson testifies in mother's murder trial Jury hears opening statements in trial of Florida matriarch charged in her ex-son-in-law's death Ruth Markel wins Victim/Survivor of the Year Award, for 'kind,' firm' advocacy, passage of Markel Act & more The Dan Markel Case: Video Of Wendi Adelson Reacting To His Death; Charlie Adelson Joking About Hiring A Hitman - Above the Law LIVE BLOG: ‘It will be up to y'all to decide,' Wendi Adelson testifies in brother's murder trial Ex-wife Wendi Adelson testifies under immunity in Dan Markel case PrawfsBlawg: Cubby Markel's Got a Name! Or two... or three. Was Wendi Adelson Involved in the Murder-for-Hire Plot of Her Ex-Husband? Inside Dan Markel's Killing — and Where She Is Now NEW! What Donna's Planner Says about Her Psyche & What She Was Doing to Prepare for Vietnam Donna Adelson Trial: Defense Witness Day 8 Jury asked to follow detailed communication records over Dan Markel's murder in Donna Adelson trial Markel Murder trial Day 5: Witness testimony focuses on Magbanua ‘I'm telling the truth, man': Luis Rivera testifies in Magbanua retrial Markel Trial Day 7: The bump, money drops, cash deposits and wiretaps https://www.facebook.com/reel/1548660449877864 Day 2 trial tick-tock: Wendi Adelson grilled as she testifies under immunity | Recap Day 1 of Markel Murder Trial: Witnesses called to the stand Defense rests its case in Katherine Magbanua retrial Defense rests its case in Katherine Magbanua retrial Day Four: Luis Rivera Says He Wouldn't Shoot Dan Markel In Front Of Kids | WFSU News Donna Adelson guilty as charged in murder for hire plot    

This week, we discuss a series of "intellectual crimes" in which the stolen objects were more valuable for their history and status than for their resale price.  And stick around for an artsy "Last Thing Before We Go". Thank you to this week's sponsors! Help your liver and save 25% on your first month of subscription by going to dosedaily.co/MOMS or entering MOMS at checkout. Get organized now, with Skylight! Right now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15-inch Calendars by going to SkylightCal.com/MOMS. Download the free Rakuten App or go to Rakuten.com to start saving today.  And right now, IQBAR is offering our special podcast listeners twenty percent off all IQBAR products—including the sampler pack—plus FREE shipping. To get your 20% text MOMS to 64000.  Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details. The Boston Public Library's "Lost" Art: We dive into the bizarre case of two priceless artworks—an Albrecht Dürer engraving and a Rembrandt van Rijn etching—that went missing from one of the country's most prestigious libraries. The disappearance caused a media uproar and led to the resignation of the library's president . But in a twist, the art was never stolen; it was just in the wrong spot for an entire year.  The Man Who Loved Books Too Much: We explore the story of John Charles Gilkey, a man driven by intellectual vanity who used stolen credit card numbers to amass a collection of rare books worth over $200,000. Gilkey wasn't in it for the money; he simply wanted to appear to be a sophisticated intellectual . His obsessive "bibliokleptomania" forced the rare book community to tighten security and share information on thefts.  The Notorious Map Thief: Next, we cover Edward Forbes Smiley III, a charming and respected rare map dealer whose financial troubles led him to a life of crime. Using an X-Acto blade, he would carefully slice rare maps out of centuries-old atlases from institutions like Yale and Harvard. We reveal how a single misplaced blade led to his downfall, exposing his theft of nearly 100 maps . The Notorious Map Thief: Next, we cover Edward Forbes Smiley III, a charming and respected rare map dealer whose financial troubles led him to a life of crime. Using an X-Acto blade, he would carefully slice rare maps out of centuries-old atlases from institutions like Yale and Harvard. We reveal how a single misplaced blade led to his downfall, exposing his theft of nearly 100 maps. Check-out bonus episodes up on Spotify and Apple podcast now! Get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus chat episodes, at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast .    To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast.    Listen and subscribe to Melissa's other podcast, Criminality!! It's the podcast for those who love reality TV, true crime, and want to hear all the juicy stories where the two genres intersect. Subscribe and listen here: www.pod.link/criminality    Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more.     

  On a warm summer night in 1908, 19-year-old Hazel Drew disappeared from Troy, New York. Her body was found days later, and the brutal details of the crime sparked a century-old mystery. Join us as we explore the unsolved murder that inspired the fictional character of Laura Palmer from the cult classic TV series, Twin Peaks. We dive into the bizarre clues, conflicting timelines, and a tangled web of suspects that left investigators with more questions than answers. From the mysterious letters found in her trunk to her complicated secret life, this true crime case has all the elements of a classic whodunit. Listen now to uncover the real-life mystery behind the case and decide for yourself who killed Hazel Drew. Thank you to this week's sponsors! Keep it classic and cozy this fall cool—with long-lasting staples from Quince. Go to Quince.com/moms for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.  Start your risk-free Greenlight trial today at Greenlight.com/moms.   Cozify your space with Wayfair's curated collection of easy, affordable fall updates. From comfy recliners to cozy bedding and autumn decor. Find it all for way less at Wayfair.com.  Check-out bonus episodes up on Spotify and Apple podcast now! Get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus chat episodes, at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast .    To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast.    Listen and subscribe to Melissa's other podcast, Criminality!! It's the podcast for those who love reality TV, true crime, and want to hear all the juicy stories where the two genres intersect. Subscribe and listen here: www.pod.link/criminality    Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more.  Sources:  https://www.newspapers.com/image/299493918/?match=1&terms=%22Hazel%20Drew%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/889980064/?match=1&terms=%22Hazel%20Drew%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/58214018/?match=3&terms=%22Hazel%20Drew%22 https://www.newspapers.com/image/29236647/?match=1&terms=%22Hazel%20Drew%22   https://www.newspapers.com/image/79103441/?match=1&terms=%22Hazel%20Drew%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/58214039/?match=1&terms=%22Hazel%20Drew%22 https://www.newspapers.com/image/252705204/?match=1&terms=%22Hazel%20Drew%22   https://www.newspapers.com/image/370736790/?match=1&terms=%22Hazel%20Drew%22 https://www.newspapers.com/image/370738222/?match=2&terms=%22Hazel%20Drew%22   https://www.newspapers.com/image/252705403/?match=1&terms=%22Hazel%20Drew%22 https://www.newspapers.com/image/20540554/?match=1&terms=%22Hazel%20Drew%22    https://www.newspapers.com/image/1140052126/?match=1&terms=%22Hazel%20Drew%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/1140052200/?terms=%22Hazel%20Drew%22 https://www.newspapers.com/image/555969090/?match=1&terms=%22Hazel%20Drew%22   https://www.newspapers.com/image/1139912166/?match=1&terms=%22Hazel%20Drew%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/135466378/?match=1&terms=%22Hazel%20Drew%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/543741096/?match=1&terms=%22Hazel%20Drew%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/555969585/?match=1&terms=%22Hazel%20Drew%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/370750504/?terms=%22Hazel%20Drew%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/1139912222/?match=1&terms=%22Hazel%20Drew%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/555969972/?match=1&terms=%22Hazel%20Drew%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/370752091/?match=1&terms=%22Hazel%20Drew%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/79103989/?match=1&terms=%22Hazel%20Drew%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/370752730/?match=1&terms=%22Hazel%20Drew%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/1187048909/?match=1&terms=%22Hazel%20Drew%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/79104149/?match=1&terms=%22Hazel%20Drew%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/1139912358/?match=1&terms=%22Hazel%20Drew%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/79104295/?match=1&terms=%22Hazel%20Drew%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/420741310/?match=1&terms=%22Hazel%20Drew%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/20550482/?match=1&terms=%22Hazel%20Drew%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/1094787272/?match=1&terms=%22Hazel%20Drew%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/420742269/?match=1&terms=%22Hazel%20Drew%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/79104488/?match=1&terms=%22Hazel%20Drew%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/1094787509/?match=1&terms=%22Hazel%20Drew%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/142992411/?match=1&terms=%22Hazel%20Drew%22%20AND%20%22teal%20pond%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/862841623/?match=1&terms=%22Hazel%20Drew%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/965792958/?match=1&terms=%22Hazel%20Drew%22, https://www.newspapers.com/image/965792986/?terms=%22Hazel%20Drew%22   https://wnyt.com/top-stories/murder-mystery-haunts-rensselaer-county-116-years-later/  https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/36451324/hazel_irene-drew   

In this episode we dive into five of the strangest and most unforgettable confessions in criminal history. While confessions can bring closure to grieving families, they are not always what they seem. We explore the astonishing statistics behind false confessions and how they can mislead justice. Thank you to this week's advertisers! Keep it classic and cozy this fall cool—with long-lasting staples from Quince. Go to Quince.com/moms for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.  Right now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to SkylightCal.com/MOMS.  For a limited time only, new Cash App customers can use our exclusive code to earn some additional cash. Just download Cash App, use our exclusive referral code FAMILY10 in your profile, send $5 to a friend within 14 days, and you'll get $10 dropped right into your account. Terms apply. That's Money. That's Cash App.  Where to find us! Check-out bonus episodes up on Spotify and Apple podcast now! Get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus chat episodes, at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast .  To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast.  Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more.    The Power of Confessions According to the Innocence Project, nearly 30% of wrongful convictions overturned by DNA evidence involved false confessions. This number is even more alarming for juveniles, as 69% of those aged 12 to 15 who were falsely convicted had made a false confession. Research shows that jurors convict people who have confessed more than 70% of the time, even if the confession is proven false. Case 1: Robert Durst Robert Durst, heir to a New York real estate fortune, was suspected in three suspicious deaths: his wife Kathie Durst, his best friend Susan Berman, and his neighbor Morris Black. He became the subject of the HBO documentary series, The Jinx. In a stunning turn of events, a hot mic captured Durst muttering, "What the heck did I do? Killing them all, of course," which became an infamous confession. He was arrested the night before the finale of the series aired and was later convicted of first-degree murder for Susan Berman's death. Case 2: Henry Lee Lucas Known as the "Confession Killer," Henry Lee Lucas confessed to hundreds of murders he didn't commit. After being arrested for illegal firearm possession, he began confessing to dozens, and then hundreds, of unsolved murders across the country. Law enforcement created the "Lucas Task Force" and closed more than 200 cold cases based on his confessions. However, a journalist later exposed that Lucas couldn't have committed many of the crimes due to conflicting timelines. The false confessions misled families who were desperately seeking closure, and the real killers remained free. Case 3: Laverne Pavlinac Laverne Pavlinac fabricated a story and confessed to a murder she didn't commit to frame her abusive boyfriend, John. She hoped it would send him to prison and free her from their volatile relationship. Despite John denying any involvement, Laverne's detailed confession led to both of them being convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison. While they were in jail, the real killer, Keith Hunter Jesperson, later known as the Happy Face Killer, continued his killing spree. Case 4: Earl Valentine After shooting his ex-wife Keisha and their son Earl Jr., Earl Valentine went live on Facebook to confess to the crime. He stated, "I just killed my wife. I don't feel any remorse for what I did". This real-time confession went viral before being removed, raising urgent questions about technology and domestic violence. Keisha survived, but their son Earl Jr. died from his injuries after calling 911. Case 5: Mark "Chopper" Read Mark "Chopper" Read was a notorious Australian gangster, author, and comedian who was never convicted of murder. However, just 16 days before his death from liver cancer, he gave a final interview and confessed to killing four men. Despite his history of exaggeration, police reviewed his claims. To this day, questions remain about the sincerity of his deathbed confession, with many believing it was his last act of showmanship.  

An 80-year-old grandmother vanishes after a trip to the grocery store. What began as a missing person's case in South Carolina unraveled into a shocking story of trust, betrayal, and a serial predator hiding in plain sight. This South Carolina serial killer  also left a trail of other missing and murdered women in his wake. In this episode we discuss the chilling details of the Daniel Printz case and the forensic evidence that exposed him. Thank you to this week's sponsors! Start saving today on things you're already buying! Download the free Rakuten App or go to Rakuten.com to start saving today.   Right now save 20% on your FIRST order and get a free cat toy at PrettyLitter.com/moms. Pretty Litter cannot detect every feline health issue or prevent or diagnose diseases. A diagnosis can only come from a licensed Veterinarian. Terms and conditions apply. See site for details. We've worked out a special deal with Hiya for their best selling children's vitamin. Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/MOMS. This deal is not available on their regular website.   Timestamps & Key Topics: [00:00:00] An 80-year-old grandmother, Edna Ruth Nation Settles, vanishes after a trip to the grocery store . [00:00:39] Police discover Edna's abandoned Jeep and surveillance footage of an unidentified man wiping it down . [00:03:00] The timeline of Edna's disappearance and her relationship with a man who was later identified as Daniel Glenn Printz. [00:06:00] Daniel Printz's long criminal history, including a prior kidnapping conviction . [00:11:40] The hosts discuss Nancy Rego, another woman connected to Daniel Printz who went missing after her mother, Dolores, died under mysterious circumstances. [00:14:46] Police find more evidence on Daniel's property, including Edna's firearm and other women's belongings . [00:21:00] Daniel Printz confesses to the murder of Edna and others, but only leads police to Edna's remains . [00:23:00] The stories of the other women Daniel confessed to killing: Dolores Sellers, Nancy Rigo, and Leigh Goodman. [00:27:00] Daniel is sentenced to life in federal prison without parole, and the hosts express their frustration over the lack of a clear motive.   Sources: Criminal complaint: https://www.justice.gov/usao-sc/press-release/file/1514206/download https://www.justice.gov/usao-sc/pr/north-carolina-man-sentenced-life-without-parole-federal-prison-kidnapping-and-murder Plea agreement: https://www.justice.gov/usao-sc/press-release/file/1514216/download  https://www.kktv.com/2022/05/19/missing-south-carolina-womans-body-found-after-8-month-search/ https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/2022/05/18/missing-greenville-county-woman-body-found-north-carolina/9820059002/ https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/2022/03/21/evidence-links-north-carolina-man-missing-greenville-woman-edna-suttles/7090206001/ https://www.wbtv.com/2022/06/21/suspect-admits-deadly-kidnapping-greenville-co-woman/ https://www.facebook.com/edna.suttles.31/about_overview https://www.newspapers.com/image/legacy/187432989/?article=8e55d7c7-84f9-404b-8064-88fff9e10011&focus=0.51437294,0.69041204,0.6685193,0.91312003&xid=3355&_gl=1*1p43123*_ga*MzA1MDI1ODgzLjE2NDAyMjA2OTg.*_ga_4QT8FMEX30*MTY2MTc4NTcxNC42OS4xLjE2NjE3ODU4MjEuMC4wLjA.&_ga=2.86927578.312069656.1661785718-305025883.1640220698 https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/185081921/deloris-sellers https://www.thestate.com/article263298183.html https://www.thestate.com/news/local/crime/article262716422.html https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/2022/06/22/nc-serial-killer-sentenced-life-prison-after-travelers-rest-woman-death/7697168001/ https://greensboro.com/community/rockingham_now/news/nc-serial-killer-connected-to-at-least-four-deaths-feds-say-rutherford-county  

This week we're bringing you a replay of a case that is one of the wildest—and most unsettling—stories we've ever covered. Back in 2005, headlines dubbed him the Body Snatcher of New York. Dr. Michael Mastromarino was a once-promising dentist who built a shady side business harvesting human tissue and bones without consent. What started as a booming “medical” enterprise unraveled into a shocking scandal that left thousands of families devastated, raised questions about the tissue donation industry, and earned Mastromarino a spot in true crime infamy.   We're re-airing this episode now because it ties in more than you'd expect with the docuseries The Kings of Tupelo, which we're covering all month long. The first episode is already out, and you can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast to hear all three parts—plus get access to even more bonus content.   Thank you to this week's sponsors! It's time to get your own personal stylist with DailyLook.  Head to DailyLook.com to take your style quiz and use code MOMS50 for 50% off your first order.  And right now, IQBAR is offering our special podcast listeners twenty percent off all IQBAR products—including the sampler pack—plus FREE shipping. To get your 20% off, text MOMS to 64000.  Keep it classic and cozy this fall cool—with long-lasting staples from Quince. Go to Quince.com/moms for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.    Check-out bonus episodes up on Spotify and Apple podcast now! Get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus chat episodes, at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast .    To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast.    Listen and subscribe to Melissa's other podcast, Criminality!! It's the podcast for those who love reality TV, true crime, and want to hear all the juicy stories where the two genres intersect. Subscribe and listen here: www.pod.link/criminality    Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more.  Sources:   https://www.wired.com/2005/12/a-macabre-theater-of-greed/ http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/4552742.stm https://www.nytimes.com/2005/12/23/nyregion/alistair-cookes-bones-were-stolen-for-implantation-his-family-says.html https://archive.is/20130127080006/http://www.joplinglobe.com/local/local_story_242213157.html https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/01/27/AR2006012701569.html https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/wife-of-body-snatcher-details-how-she-learned-ex-husband-illegally-harvested-sold-body-parts-in-doc-i-had-no-idea https://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/09/nyregion/michael-mastromarino-dentist-guilty-in-organ-scheme-dies-at-49.html http://nysdoccslookup.doccs.ny.gov/GCA00P00/WIQ3/WINQ130 https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/1759971/in-re-human-tissue-products-liability-litigation/?q=Biomedical%20Tissue%20Services https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/1917302/com-v-garzone/?q=Michael%20Mastromarino&type=o&order_by=score%20desc&stat_Precedential=on https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/2443646/com-v-mastromarino/?q=Biomedical%20Tissue%20Services https://law.justia.com/cases/new-york/other-courts/2012/2012-ny-slip-op-22271.html https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/1917334/com-v-garzone/?q=gerald%20Garzone&type=o&order_by=score%20desc&stat_Precedential=on http://prev.dailyherald.com/story/?id=209415 http://www.nbcnews.com/id/13192080/ns/health/t/grotesque-scandal-cheap-horror-movie/#.XruV6JNKg1I https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCOURTS-paed-2_08-cv-03895/pdf/USCOURTS-paed-2_08-cv-03895-0.pdf https://www.delcotimes.com/news/funeral-director-sentenced-in-pa-body-parts-scam/article_8d969b7f-1ac1-525c-af8f-f7866e121a5e.html https://www.inquirer.com/philly/hp/news_update/20081219_Body-parts_defendant_who_aided_prosecutors_gets_shorter_term.html https://www.theguardian.com/world/2008/jan/31/usa http://inmatelocator.cor.pa.gov/#/Result http://media.philly.com/documents/pressrelease1.pdf https://casetext.com/case/people-v-joseph-nicelli https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1388122/ https://abcnews.go.com/Primetime/story?id=1702763&page=1 Bodysnatchers of New York documentary  https://web.archive.org/web/20081019185440/https://www.fda.gov/cber/compl/bts013106.htm https://www.silive.com/news/2009/01/former_staten_island_funeral_p.html http://www.nbcnews.com/id/15326025/ns/us_news-crime_and_courts/t/funeral-directors-plead-guilty-body-part-plot/#.XrvUApNKg1I https://www.foxnews.com/story/7-people-in-n-y-accused-of-illegally-removing-body-parts-from-corpses http://prev.dailyherald.com/story/?id=257964 https://www.mpnnow.com/article/20110214/NEWS/302149887 https://law.justia.com/cases/new-york/other-courts/2008/2008-52680.html https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/4310548/gayton-serrell-people-v/? https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2014/12/03/darlene-deats-body-parts-lawsuit/19831953/ https://www.leagle.com/decision/infdco20150121d70 https://www.mpnnow.com/article/20090919/NEWS/309199980 https://www.mpnnow.com/article/20090719/NEWS/307199986 https://www.mpnnow.com/article/20090415/NEWS/304159938 https://www.cantonrep.com/x50631018/New-York-woman-convicted-for-role-in-body-parts-scheme https://www.aatb.org/regulatory https://www.aatb.org/standards https://www.lifelinktissuebank.org/about-us/history-of-tissue/ https://tissuebank.dcids.org/ https://www.donatelife.net/types-of-donation/tissue-donation/ The Body Snatcher's Wife by Barbra Reifel

This week, we're taking you to London for one of the wildest burglaries in history — the Hatton Garden Heist. Over Easter weekend in 2015, millions in gold, diamonds, and cash vanished from a high-security vault in the heart of the UK's jewelry district. But the biggest twist? The masterminds weren't slick young criminals — they were men in their 60s and 70s, later nicknamed “The Bad Grandpas.” We'll walk you through how they planned it, how they pulled it off, and how their old-school habits and egos brought it all crashing down. Thank you to this week's sponsors! Whatever challenges you're facing, Grow Therapy is here to help. Sessions average about $21 with insurance and some pay as little as $0, depending on their plan. Visit GrowTherapy.com/MOMS today to get started.   See thicker, stronger, faster-growing hair with less shedding in just 3-6 months with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month's subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code MOMS. Get 15% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at BollAndBranch.com/moms. Exclusions apply.   Check-out bonus episodes up on Spotify and Apple podcast now! Get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus chat episodes, at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast .    To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast.    Listen and subscribe to Melissa's other podcast, Criminality!! It's the podcast for those who love reality TV, true crime, and want to hear all the juicy stories where the two genres intersect. Subscribe and listen here: www.pod.link/criminality    Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more.  The Hatton Garden Heist Sources Hatton Garden raid 'largest in English history' - BBC News Nov 23, 2015 Hatton Garden: Who were the jewelery heist raiders? - BBC News March 15, 2019 The Infamous Hatton Garden Safe Deposit Heist - Tavex Bullion Hatton Garden Safe Deposit company goes into liquidation after £10m jewelery robbery, Sept 1, 2015  How the real Hatton Garden robbery played out | The Week London police did not respond to the alarm during the Hatton Garden jewel heist | Newstalk April 10, 2015 Hatton Garden ringleader Terry Perkins missed 4 appointments before death | Daily Mail Online March 18, 2019 How the real Hatton Garden robbery played out - Page 2 | The Week Hatton Garden theft: Full timeline of one of the biggest jewel raids in history Jan 14, 2016 Video appears to show London diamond-district heist gang Hatton Garden heist: Three men convicted over raid on London safe boxes Jan 14, 2016 Hatton Garden heist: Why did gem robbers only open 72 out of 999 security boxes in vault? April 11, 2015 ​​The Infamous Hatton Garden Safe Deposit Heist - Tavex Bullion Hatton Garden heist CCTV: Watch dramatic moment £60m gem raiders are caught on camera - The Mirror Hatton Garden jewelery heist: Final three guilty over £14m burglary - BBC News  Hatton Garden jewel heist trial begins | CNN November 23, 2015 Britain's Biggest Heist Case Is On Trial: NPR ,November 28, 2015 Hatton Garden raid 'was doomed to fail' - BBC News Hatton Garden heist: The target, the plan, the job, the gear and the investigation behind the biggest burglary in English legal history January 14, 2016 The Hatton Garden Heist (2015): The Elderly Gang's Audacious Raid on London's 2015 Heist at the museum: Hatton Garden vault (and hole in the wall) to be tourist attraction Final Hatton Garden raider Michael 'Basil' Seed jailed March 15, 2019 Ringleader of Hatton Garden jewel heist gang jailed for 10 years March 16, 2019 Holborn fire 'could have been deliberately started by burglars responsible for Hatton Garden jewel raid' | London Evening Standard April 9, 2015 Hatton Garden 'Master' Quit After Failed Attempt | UK News Nov 24, 2015 Hatton Garden heist: how much was stolen and where are they now? May 16, 2024 What happened to the Hatton Garden burglars? – Overview & Analysis |  Hatton Garden gang ringleaders ordered to pay £27.5m Jan 30, 2018 Hatton Garden robber ‘Basil' wins reduction in £6m confiscation order  Hatton Garden raid has 'ruined lives and livelihoods' - BBC News May 7, 2015 Heist investigation: London police didn't respond to burglar alarm | CNN Hatton Garden heist: Former Met chief calls police 'utterly incompetent' as CCTV emerges | The Independent April 12, 2015  

In September of 1922, scandal rocked the quiet town of New Brunswick, New Jersey. A beloved minister and a choir singer were found posed side by side beneath a crab apple tree, their love letters torn and scattered like confetti. What might have looked like a tragic romance gone wrong quickly spiraled into one of the most sensational murder cases of the Jazz Age. At the center of it all? A wealthy wife, her eccentric butterfly-collecting brother, and a witness the press only ever called the Pig Woman. Yes, really. Thank you to this week's sponsors! Start your risk-free Greenlight trial today at Greenlight.com/moms.  Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15-inch Calendars by going to SkylightCal.com/MOMS. Check-out bonus episodes up on Spotify and Apple podcast now! Get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus chat episodes, at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast .    To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast.    Listen and subscribe to Melissa's other podcast, Criminality!! It's the podcast for those who love reality TV, true crime, and want to hear all the juicy stories where the two genres intersect. Subscribe and listen here: www.pod.link/criminality    Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more. 

Alfred Loewenstein was one of the richest men in the world, known as the “Mystery Man of Europe.” But during a routine flight across the English Channel, he vanished from his own plane in mid-air. Was it an accident, suicide, or a calculated murder? Nearly a century later, his death remains one of aviation's strangest unsolved mysteries. This week, we're unraveling the rise, fall, and lingering questions surrounding the man who fell from the sky. Thank you to this week's sponsors! Go to K12.com/MOMS today to find a tuition-free K12-Powered School near you and enroll now.  Check-out bonus episodes up on Spotify and Apple podcast now! Get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus chat episodes, at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast .    To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast.    Listen and subscribe to Melissa's other podcast, Criminality!! It's the podcast for those who love reality TV, true crime, and want to hear all the juicy stories where the two genres intersect. Subscribe and listen here: www.pod.link/criminality    Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more.  Sources:  https://www.nytimes.com/1928/07/05/archives/captalowenstein-falls-from-plane-drowning-in-sea-belgian-financier.html  https://www.nytimes.com/1928/07/06/archives/lowensteins-tragic-end-shakes-europes-markets-suicide-theory-is.html https://www.nytimes.com/1928/07/09/archives/loewenstein-dead-his-family-say-issue-statement-expressing.html   https://www.nytimes.com/1928/07/13/archives/test-door-of-plane-loewenstein-used-british-officials-doubt-he.html  https://www.nytimes.com/1928/07/20/archives/loewensteins-body-found-in-channel-it-is-picked-up-off-cape-gris.html  https://www.nytimes.com/1928/08/15/archives/toxic-poison-found-in-loewensteins-body-but-could-be-medicine-that.html  https://www.nytimes.com/1928/09/11/archives/loewensteins-death-found-due-to-accident-doctors-report-no-trace-of.html  https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/200928884/magdelain_h%C3%A9l%C3%A8ne_berthe_marie-loewenstein  https://www.newspapers.com/image/746534708/?terms=%22Alfred%20Loewenstein%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/940912005/?match=1&terms=%22Alfred%20Loewenstein%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/1190168410/?match=1&terms=%22Alfred%20Loewenstein%22 https://www.newspapers.com/image/932010604/?match=1&terms=%22Alfred%20Loewenstein%22   https://www.newspapers.com/image/1191347817/?match=1&terms=%22Alfred%20Loewenstein%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/719209081/?match=1&terms=%22alfred%20loewenstein%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/911974971/?match=1&terms=%22alfred%20loewenstein%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/836960649/?match=1&terms=%22alfred%20loewenstein%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/801529256/?match=1&terms=%22alfred%20loewenstein%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/801530147/?match=1&terms=%22alfred%20loewenstein%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/761738613/?match=1&terms=%22alfred%20loewenstein%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/634528689/?match=1&terms=%22Alfred%20Loewenstein%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/974078005/?match=1&terms=%22Alfred%20Loewenstein%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/572847394/?match=1&terms=%22Alfred%20Loewenstein%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/768555408/?match=1&terms=%22Alfred%20Loewenstein%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/354933518/?match=1&terms=%22Alfred%20Loewenstein%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/1172007874/?match=1&terms=%22Alfred%20Loewenstein%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/930201601/?match=1&terms=%22Alfred%20Loewenstein%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/1042436272/?match=1&terms=%22Alfred%20Loewenstein%22 https://www.newspapers.com/image/1010001528/?match=1&terms=%22Alfred%20Loewenstein%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/1148664661/?match=1&terms=%22Alfred%20Loewenstein%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/1039058541/?match=1&terms=%22Alfred%20Loewenstein%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/419571625/?match=1&terms=%22Alfred%20Loewenstein%22   https://www.newspapers.com/image/753529403/?match=1&terms=%22Alfred%20Loewenstein%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/990511553/?match=1&terms=%22Alfred%20Loewenstein%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/1144893826/?match=1&terms=%22Alfred%20Loewenstein%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/931955619/?match=1&terms=%22Alfred%20Loewenstein%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/1108415030/?match=1&terms=%22Alfred%20Loewenstein%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/925130544/?match=1&terms=%22Alfred%20Loewenstein%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/1118698081/?match=1&terms=%22Alfred%20Loewenstein%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/934398023/?match=1&terms=%22Alfred%20Loewenstein%22  https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0495dsf     

In February 2025, 18-year-old CU Boulder freshman Megan Piper Trussell walked out of her dorm and never returned. Six days later, she was found in Boulder Canyon under circumstances that left her family searching for answers. From conflicting timelines and missing belongings to troubling autopsy findings, Megan's case has raised more questions than it has answered. Despite investigators ruling her death a suicide, her parents believe the truth has yet to be uncovered. If you have information about Megan's case, call or text 678-636-9771 or email TrussellTips@Vigilante-PR.com. Support the family's efforts here: gofundme.com/f/support-the-megan-memorial-fund Thank you to this week's sponsors!  IQBAR is offering our special podcast listeners 20% off all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping. To get your 20% off, text MOMS to 64000.  Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details. Right now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to SkylightCal.com/MOMS.  Join the more than 3 million families who have chosen K12, and empower your student to reach their full potential now There is still time to enroll for this school year! Go to K12.com/MOMS today to find a tuition-free K12-Powered School near you and enroll now.  Check-out bonus episodes up on Spotify and Apple podcast now! Get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus chat episodes, at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast .    To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast.    Listen and subscribe to Melissa's other podcast, Criminality!! It's the podcast for those who love reality TV, true crime, and want to hear all the juicy stories where the two genres intersect. Subscribe and listen here: www.pod.link/criminality    Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more.    Sources: https://bouldercounty.gov/news/conclusion-of-investigation-into-the-death-of-megan-trussell/ https://www.beatreecremation.com/obituaries/2025-02-15-megan-trussell https://www.denverpost.com/2025/05/27/megan-trussell-cu-boulder-student-death-canyon-suicide/ https://www.9news.com/article/news/local/megan-trussell-death-parents-challenge-coroner-investigation-conclusion/73-083a7087-816f-4b83-8df7-54137a1ddf10 https://www.9news.com/article/news/local/senator-requesting-attorney-general-create-legislation-megan-trussell-death/73-18881967-7db3-4105-82fa-066ec0f8499b https://www.9news.com/article/news/local/body-matching-description-missing-cu-student-found/73-e4840533-10d2-47e2-8c17-bdefdf278eaf https://bouldercounty.gov/news/update-4-deceased-female-found-near-40-mile-marker-boulder-canyon-dr/ https://www.denver7.com/news/local-news/family-of-cu-boulder-student-megan-trussell-says-purse-was-found-ripped-and-shoe-phone-are-still-missing https://weatherspark.com/h/d/3561/2025/2/9/Historical-Weather-on-Sunday-February-9-2025-in-Boulder-Colorado-United-States https://www.dailycamera.com/2025/06/05/janice-marchman-phil-weiser-review-megan-trussell-death/ https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-the-megan-memorial-fund Interview between Haley and Joe Trussell and Vanessa Diaz  Documents and Records https://www.sundance.org/blogs/sundance-institute-announces-boulder-colorado-as-the-new-home-for-the-sundance-film-festival-beginning-in-2027/  https://boulderreportinglab.org/2025/05/20/boulder-offered-34m-to-bring-sundance-film-festival-with-hopes-of-big-economic-return/  https://boulderreportinglab.org/2025/07/06/megan-trussells-death-was-ruled-a-suicide-by-boulder-county-her-family-fought-to-have-key-evidence-tested/ 

In 1954, Marilyn Sheppard was found murdered in her Bay Village, Ohio home. Her husband, Dr. Sam Sheppard, claimed an intruder was responsible, but the case quickly became a media sensation and one of the most controversial trials in U.S. history. We cover the murder, the investigation, the trial that captivated the nation, the Supreme Court appeal, and the decades of new evidence that continue to spark debate over Sam Sheppard's guilt or innocence.   Thank you to this week's sponsors! Maximize your look with minimal effort. Go to thrivecausemetics.com/MOMS for an exclusive offer of 20% off your first order.   Save 25% on your first month of subscription by going to dosedaily.co/MOMS or entering MOMS at checkout.  We've worked out a special deal with Hiya for their best selling children's vitamin. Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/MOMS. This deal is not available on their regular website.   Start your risk-free Greenlight trial today at Greenlight.com/moms.  Check-out bonus episodes up on Spotify and Apple podcast now! Get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus chat episodes, at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast .    To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast.    Listen and subscribe to Melissa's other podcast, Criminality!! It's the podcast for those who love reality TV, true crime, and want to hear all the juicy stories where the two genres intersect. Subscribe and listen here: www.pod.link/criminality    Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more.    Sources: Dr. Sam Sheppard https://www.newspapers.com/image/1161579403/?match=1&terms=Sam%20Sheppard July 5, 1954 https://www.newspapers.com/image/1161579430/ July 5, 1954 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sheppard/chronology.html (Timeline) Marilyn Reese Sheppard (1923-1954) - Find a Grave Memorial https://www.newspapers.com/image/1061161401/?match=1&terms=Sam%20Sheppard July 5, 1954 https://www.newspapers.com/image/1061161847/?terms=Sam%20Sheppard July 5, 1954 https://www.newspapers.com/image/1161579673/ - July 6, 1954 https://www.newspapers.com/image/1161579693/ July 6, 1954 https://www.newspapers.com/image/1161580320/?terms=%22Dr.%20Samuel%20Sheppard%22 July 8, 1954 https://www.newspapers.com/image/1161580329/?terms=%22Dr.%20Samuel%20Sheppard%22 July 8, 1954 https://www.newspapers.com/image/1061163143/ July 8, 1954 https://www.newspapers.com/image/1061152937/?match=1&terms=%22Dr.%20Samuel%20Sheppard%22 July 23, 1954 https://www.newspapers.com/image/1161580677/?terms=%22Dr.%20Samuel%20Sheppard%22 July 9, 1954 https://www.newspapers.com/image/1161580670/?terms=%22Dr.%20Samuel%20Sheppard%22 July 9, 1954 https://www.newspapers.com/image/1161580688/?terms=%22Dr.%20Samuel%20Sheppard%22 July 9, 1954 https://www.newspapers.com/image/1161581456/?match=1&terms=Susan%20Hayes July 13, 1954 https://www.newspapers.com/image/1061167105/?match=1&terms=Susan%20Hayes July 13, 1954 SHEPPARD MURDER CASE | Encyclopedia of Cleveland History  Sheppard v. Maxwell | 384 U.S. 333 (1966) | Justia U.S. Supreme Court Center  James Neff's book “The Wrong Man: The Final Verdict on the Dr. Sam Sheppard Murder Case” (Random House, 2001) ACLU of Ohio. (n.d.). Case Summary: Sheppard v. Maxwell. Sheppard v. Maxwell 384 U.S. 333 (1966) - ACLU of Ohio  Sam Sheppard, the inspiration for “The Fugitive,” dies | April 6, 1970 | HISTORY https://www.newspapers.com/image/1161457250/?match=1&terms=Susan%20Hayes Dec 1, 1954 Sam Sheppard | EBSCO Research  https://www.newspapers.com/image/960535986/?match=1&terms=Sam%20Sheppard July 19, 1964 https://www.law.umich.edu/special/exoneration/Pages/casedetailpre1989.aspx?caseid=300 Dr. Sam's Last Days The Trials of Dr. Sam Sheppard: A Chronology https://www.newspapers.com/image/1097959212/?match=1&terms=The%20Sheppard%20murder%20case%20at%2070%3A%20Terry%20Gilbert July 2024 Dr. Sam Sheppard's Body Exhumed in Bid to Clear Name in Murder - Los Angeles Times Sept. 18, 1997 https://web.archive.org/web/20220306173150/https://www.nytimes.com/1998/03/05/us/dna-test-absolves-sam-sheppard-of-murder-lawyer-says.html March 5, 1998 Body of Marilyn Sheppard exhumed - UPI Archives Oct. 5, 1999 https://www.famous-trials.com/sam-sheppard/2-sheppard The Dr. Sam Sheppard Trial. https://scholar.google.com/scholar_case?case=7078505068087048302&q=State+v.+Sheppard,+135+N.E.2d+340,+342+(Ohio+1956)&hl=en&as_sdt=2006#r[1] NOVA Online | Killer's Trail | Chronology of a Murder (5) Prejudicial Publicity in Criminal Trials: Bringing Sheppard v. Maxwell Into the Nineties | Office of Justice Programs His father's wrongful conviction became a Hollywood hit. Decades later, Sam Sheppard is learning how to be himself. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0791985/?ref_=nmbio_ov_bk The Marilyn Sheppard Murder of 1954: An Analysis of Evidence.

This week, we're heading back to the early 1900s to meet Belle Gunness—a seemingly respectable Indiana widow with a dark side and a very well-fed hog pen. Belle used lonely hearts ads to lure wealthy, unattached men to her farm, promising love and companionship but delivering something far more sinister.  Thank you to this week's sponsors! Start your risk-free Greenlight trial today at Greenlight.com/moms.  Feel the difference an extraordinary night's sleep can make with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at BollandBranch.com/moms to save 15% and unlock free shipping. Exclusions apply. For a limited time only, new Cash App customers can use our exclusive code to earn some additional cash. For real. Just download Cash App, use our exclusive referral code FAMILY10 in your profile, send $5 to a friend within 14 days, and you'll get $10 dropped right into your account. Terms apply.  Check-out bonus episodes up on Spotify and Apple podcast now! Get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus chat episodes, at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast .    To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast.    Listen and subscribe to Melissa's other podcast, Criminality!! It's the podcast for those who love reality TV, true crime, and want to hear all the juicy stories where the two genres intersect. Subscribe and listen here: www.pod.link/criminality    Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more.   

In the 1980s, a group of wealthy young men calling themselves the Billionaire Boys Club set out to make millions under the leadership of charismatic con man Joe Hunt. What started as a flashy business-meets-brotherhood venture quickly spiraled into a Ponzi scheme, manipulation, and two brutal murders — one of a fellow scam artist, and another of a wealthy father kidnapped for ransom. Thank you to this week's sponsors! See thicker, stronger, faster-growing hair with less shedding in just 3-6 months with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month's subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code MOMS.  Get organized, refreshed, and back to routine for way less. Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. Elevate your fall wardrobe essentials with Quince. Go to Quince.com/moms  for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns.  Right now save 20% on your FIRST order and get a free cat toy at PrettyLitter.com/moms. Terms and conditions apply. See site for details. Check-out bonus episodes up on Spotify and Apple podcast now! Get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus chat episodes, at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast .    To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast.    Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more.      Sources: Billionaire Boys Club Bodyguard Admits Slaying in TV Interview May 21, 1993 Free Joe Hunt https://www.newspapers.com/image/402515483/?match=1&terms=%22Billionaire%20boys%20club%22 Feb 3, 1987 HUNT v. PLILER CSP CDC (2003) | FindLaw https://www.newspapers.com/image/402516769/?match=1&terms=%22Billionaire%20boys%20club%22 Feb 4, 1987 https://www.newspapers.com/image/404875828/?match=1&terms=%22Billionaire%20boys%20club%22 Feb 20, 1987 Charges In Famed Death Dropped / Victim's son accused in `billionaire' slaying Nov 7, 2000 Former Billionaire Boy wants drug trial moved | Local News | smdailyjournal.com Oct 21, 2005 Ex-Billionaire Boys Club member sought for vehicular manslaughter | Reuters May 13, 2013 brian eslaminia letter : r/MenendezBrothers https://web.archive.org/web/20160305061613/https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1987/02/07/saga-of-fast-track-group-told-at-trial/41c5b752-dcfe-46db-bb36-c13e6b29531b/ Feb 7, 1987 https://web.archive.org/web/20210804131916/https://www.esquire.com/news-politics/a37200506/billonaire-boys-club-joe-hunt-true-story/ original, Sept. 1986, updated Aug 4, 2021 No. 13-56207 IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE NINTH CIRCUIT JOSEPH HUNT, Petitioner-Appellant, v. TIM V. VIRGA, How the 'Billionaire Boys Club' Led to Murder Aug 13, 2106 https://charleyproject.org/case/ronald-george-levin WITNESS SAYS CLUB FOUNDER DIRECTED MURDER OF BEVERLY HILLS MAN - The New York Times 1987 https://web.archive.org/web/20171101155156/https://www.nytimes.com/1987/04/23/us/murder-conviction-for-club-leader.html A Timeline of the Entire Menendez Brothers Murder Case https://mail.crimelibrary.org/notorious_murders/young/joe_hunt/11.html https://mail.crimelibrary.org/notorious_murders/young/joe_hunt/2.html https://mail.crimelibrary.org/notorious_murders/young/joe_hunt/3.html https://mail.crimelibrary.org/notorious_murders/young/joe_hunt/4.html https://mail.crimelibrary.org/notorious_murders/young/joe_hunt/5.html https://mail.crimelibrary.org/notorious_murders/young/joe_hunt/6.html https://mail.crimelibrary.org/notorious_murders/young/joe_hunt/7.html https://mail.crimelibrary.org/notorious_murders/young/joe_hunt/8.html https://mail.crimelibrary.org/notorious_murders/young/joe_hunt/9.html Joe Hunt, Plaintiff-appellant, v. National Broadcasting Company, Inc.; Itc Productions, Inc.,defendants-appellees, 872 F.2d 289 (9th Cir. 1989) :: Justia The True Story of the Billionaire Boys Club Original 1986, Sept.  The Billionaire Boys' Club Billionaire Boys Club Founder Convicted Of Murder Is Asking Gov. Brown For Parole - CBS Los Angeles https://www.newspapers.com/image/404116359/?match=1&terms=Dosti Jan 26, 1988 https://www.newspapers.com/image/404116662/?match=1&terms=Dosti https://freejoehunt.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/box-4-rt-volume-53-of-101-pages-7982-8195.pdf.pdf ESLAMINIA v. WHITE (1998) | FindLaw Two BBC members get life in prison - UPI Archives Billionaire Boys Club's Joe Hunt seeks cut in life sentence | News, Sports, Jobs - Times Republican The Billionaire Boys Club Podcast Tells a Twisted Tale of Greed, Murder and 1980s Excess August 3, 2020 Governor Gavin Newsom 1303 10th Street, Suite 1173 Sacramento, CA 95814 Re: Joe Hunt https://www.newspapers.com/image/402980517/?match=1&terms=James%20Pittman https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=iAYqAAAAIBAJ&pg=6928,221426 https://ciris.mt.cdcr.ca.gov/details?cdcrNumber=D6186 https://freejoehunt.com/reward/

  In this episode of Moms and Mysteries, we're diving into the outrageous life and legendary lies of Charles Ponzi, the man whose name is now forever linked to financial fraud. Long before Bernie Madoff or crypto bros with ring lights, Ponzi was out here in the 1920s promising 50% returns in just 45 days… and somehow, people bought it. Thank you to this week's sponsors! Elevate your fall wardrobe essentials with Quince. Go to Quince.com/moms for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.  And right now, IQBAR is offering our special podcast listeners 20% off all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping.  text MOMS to 64000.  Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details. Join the more than 3 million families who have chosen K12, and empower your student to reach their full potential now. ! Go to K12.com/MOMS today to find a tuition-free K12-Powered School near you and enroll now.  Check-out bonus episodes up on Spotify and Apple podcast now! Get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus chat episodes, discord access and zoom hangouts at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast .    To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast.    Listen and subscribe to Melissa's other podcast, Criminality!! It's the podcast for those who love reality TV, true crime, and want to hear all the juicy stories where the two genres intersect. Subscribe and listen here: www.pod.link/criminality    Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more.      SOURCES  "Charles Ponzi - Scheme, Movie & Wife." Biography.com. Charles Ponzi - Scheme, Movie & Wife.  "Charles Ponzi | EBSCO Research Starters." EBSCO. Charles Ponzi | EBSCO Research Starters.  "Charles Ponzi's immortal financial scam : Planet Money : NPR." NPR. Charles Ponzi's scheme : Planet Money. "Ponzi Schemes | Investor.gov." Investor.gov. Ponzi Schemes | Investor.gov.  "Ponzi's Scheme: The True Story of a Financial Legend - Mitchell Zuckoff - Google Books." Google Books. https://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=RshbAA3v1kUC&oi=fnd&pg=PR11&dq=Charles+Ponzi+biography&ots=YztbTNhuie&sig=Ub0G9PJ3QpUqviwot3o5yGsNigI.

When 14-year-old Michael Politte woke up to find his family home filled with smoke, he had no idea his life was about to change forever. After discovering his mother, Rita, on fire in the hallway, Michael ran for help—only to be arrested just days later and accused of her murder. Thank you to this week's sponsors! Feel the difference an extraordinary night's sleep can make with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at Bollandbranch.com/moms and unlock free shipping. Exclusions apply. For 50% off your order, head to DailyLook.com and use code MOMS50. Save 25% on your first month of subscription by going to dosedaily.co/MOMS or entering MOMS at checkout.    Check-out bonus episodes up on Spotify and Apple podcast now! Get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus chat episodes, discord access and zoom hangouts at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast  Thank you to this week's sponsors! Get the best savings of the season during Boll & Branch's Annual Summer Event! Get 20% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at BollandBranch.com/MOMS. Limited time only. Exclusions apply. Give your summer closet an upgrade—with Quince. Go to Quince.com/moms  for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns.  Right now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to SkylightCal.com/MOMS.  To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast.  Listen and subscribe to Melissa's other podcast, Criminality!! It's the podcast for those who love reality TV, true crime, and want to hear all the juicy stories where the two genres intersect. Subscribe and listen here: www.pod.link/criminality    Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more.    Sources: https://www.macarthurjustice.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Petition-for-Writ-of-Habeas-Corpus.pdf https://www.cbsnews.com/news/michael-politte-rita-politte-missouri-sleepover-murder-investigation/ https://themip.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Politte-Press-Release-8.23.pdf https://www.kcur.org/news/2025-04-27/years-after-michael-politte-won-parole-in-missouri-his-battle-for-exoneration-drags-on https://www.stlmag.com/news/michael-politte-juror-wrongful-conviction/  https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/michael-polittes-fight-for-freedom/  https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/84665391/ollie_b-smith  https://www.stlpr.org/show/st-louis-on-the-air/2021-09-29/michael-politte-has-served-22-years-for-murdering-his-mother-experts-say-hes-innocent  https://www.newspapers.com/image/1208041899/?match=1&terms=marian%20smith 

This week we've teamed up with our true crime friends from The Knife, journalist-producers Hannah Smith and Patia Eaton, for a one-of-a-kind episode where we each brought a story to the table. First, Melissa and Mandy tell the bizarre and unforgettable tale of Colton Harris-Moore, better known as the Barefoot Bandit. He was a lanky teen from a small island town who went on the run, stealing cars and planes while dodging authorities for years. His story captured the internet's imagination, but behind the memes was a kid failed by the very systems meant to protect him. Next, Hannah and Patia dive into the heartbreaking and impactful case of Sally Challen, a woman convicted of murdering her husband in 2010. What seemed at first like a shocking and senseless crime was eventually reexamined through a modern understanding of coercive control and domestic abuse. The result: a rare and powerful legal reversal years later. This episode explores two lives shaped by control, survival, and the long shadow of trauma. It's a compelling look at how the ripple effects of crime stretch far beyond the headlines. Listen and subscribe to The Knife wherever you get your podcasts! Check-out bonus episodes up on Spotify and Apple podcast now! Get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus chat episodes, discord access and zoom hangouts at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast  Thank you to this week's sponsors! Get the best savings of the season during Boll & Branch's Annual Summer Event! Get 20% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at BollandBranch.com/MOMS. Limited time only. Exclusions apply. Give your summer closet an upgrade—with Quince. Go to Quince.com/moms  for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns.  Right now, Skylight calendars is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to SkylightCal.com/MOMS.  To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast.    Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more.   

  In this episode, we dive into the bizarre and still-unsolved 1990 mail bombings that targeted two of the biggest names in televangelism — John Osteen of Lakewood Church and Pat Robertson of the Christian Broadcasting Network. We explore the rise of televangelism, the attacks that nearly claimed lives, the FBI investigation, and the internet's favorite theory about who was really behind it all.   Check-out bonus episodes up on Spotify and Apple podcast now! Get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus chat episodes, discord access and zoom hangouts at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast  Thank you to this week's sponsors! Join the more than 3 million families who have chosen K12, and empower your student to reach their full potential now. Go to K12.com/MOMS today to find a tuition-free K12-powered school near you and enroll now.  Go to Suvie.com/MOMS to get 16 free meals when you order. Save time, eat better with Suvie. Download the free Rakuten App or go to Rakuten.com to start saving today.   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast.  Listen and subscribe to Melissa's other podcast, Criminality!! It's the podcast for those who love reality TV, true crime, and want to hear all the juicy stories where the two genres intersect. Subscribe and listen here: www.pod.link/criminality    Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more.    Sources: Sources: https://www.newspapers.com/image/13287683/?terms=%22John%20Osteen%22&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/512399994/?terms=%22John%20Osteen%22&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/215935540/?terms=%22John%20Osteen%22&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/187827805/?terms=%22John%20Osteen%22&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/340452120/?terms=%22John%20Osteen%22&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/589323208/?terms=%22John%20Osteen%22&match=1 https://www.christianity.com/wiki/christian-terms/what-is-the-charismatic-movement.html https://www.newspapers.com/image/358751100/?terms=%22John%20Osteen%22&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/147479854/?terms=%22John%20Osteen%22&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/9510369/?terms=%22John%20Osteen%22&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/625715534/?terms=%22Lisa%20Osteen%22&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/900862756/?terms=%22Lisa%20Osteen%22&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/589229489/?terms=%22Lisa%20Osteen%22&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/18914268/?terms=%22Lisa%20Osteen%22&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/112402135/?terms=%22Lisa%20Osteen%22&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/790209161/?terms=%22Lisa%20Osteen%22&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/589231645/?terms=%22Lisa%20Osteen%22&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/432370107/?terms=%22Lisa%20Osteen%22&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/213171566/?terms=%22Lisa%20Osteen%22&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/14441943/?terms=%22Lisa%20Osteen%22&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/357173500/?terms=%22Lisa%20Osteen%20Comes%22 https://www.newspapers.com/image/689396144/ https://www.newspapers.com/image/422745805/?terms=%22Robert%20Robinson%22&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/235921155/?terms=%22Scott%20Scheepers%22, https://www.newspapers.com/image/235921178/?terms=%22Scott%20Scheepers%22 https://www.newspapers.com/image/13722730/?terms=%22pat%20robertson%22&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/235921638/?terms=%22Scott%20Scheepers%22&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/235915832/?terms=%22Scott%20Scheepers%22&match=1 https://www.nytimes.com/2018/04/19/us/alabama-execution-walter-leroy-moody.html https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Televangelist_Bomber https://www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/eric-rudolph https://houstonhistorymagazine.org/wp-content/uploads/2011/10/lakewood.pdf https://www.joelosteen.com/our-ministry? https://www1.cbn.com/700club/pat-robertson https://www1.cbn.com/node/735 http://www.patrobertson.com/Statesman/PresidentialBidAnalyzed.asp https://www.britannica.com/topic/televangelism https://thesciencesurvey.com/features/2022/01/17/the-story-of-american-televangelism/ https://www.religion-online.org/article/the-unknown-history-of-televangelism/ Unsolved Mysteries, season 4 episode 9

Beneath the waters of Lake Lanier in Georgia lies something far more haunting than fish and tree stumps. We're talking entire towns, graveyards that were never fully relocated, and a history soaked in tragedy. Before it was a popular summer destination, Lake Lanier was the site of a federal project that displaced hundreds of families—many of them Black landowners—uprooted cemeteries, and submerged an entire community under 56,000 acres of water. This week, Mandy and Melissa explore the dark past and chilling present of one of the most infamous lakes in the United States. From ghost stories and urban legends to real-life drownings and disappearances, the lake has earned its deadly reputation. Whether it's unexplained boating accidents, tales of invisible hands pulling swimmers under, or the eerie story of the Lady of the Lake, Lake Lanier continues to make headlines nearly 70 years after it was created. Check-out bonus episodes up on Spotify and Apple podcast now! Get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus chat episodes, discord access and zoom hangouts at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast  Thank you to this week's sponsors! New customers can get the Liquid Lash Extensions Mascara and a mini-sized Brilliant Eye Brightener at a special set price with free shippingavailable at thrivecausemetics.com/MOMS. Or save more with 20% off your first order at thrivecausemetics.com/MOMS. Get the best savings of the season during Boll & Branch's Annual Summer Event! Get 20% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at BollandBranch.com/MOMS.   For a limited time, our listeners get 25% off goPure with code MOMS at checkout. Just head to gopurebeauty.com, use code MOMS, and you're all set. And right now, IQBAR is offering our special podcast listeners 20% off all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping. To get your twenty percent off, text MOMS to 64000. Message and data rates may apply. See site for details.     To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast.  Listen and subscribe to Melissa's other podcast, Criminality!! It's the podcast for those who love reality TV, true crime, and want to hear all the juicy stories where the two genres intersect. Subscribe and listen here: www.pod.link/criminality    Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more.   

In 2003, 32-year-old Army veteran Eric Nelams was gunned down in his own driveway in Phenix City, Alabama. Despite connections to a major fraud scheme and clear signs of premeditation, no one has ever been arrested. This week, we share Eric's story — who he was, what happened, and how his family has spent over two decades fighting for answers. The case remains open, but justice has yet to be served. Thank you to Eric's family for sharing his story with us.  If you have any information on Eric's murder, contact Alabama Crime Stoppers at 334-215-STOP. They also have an online form. You can also contact the Phenix City Police Department at 334-448-2800. Their email for tips is pcpd@phenixcityal.gov. A $15,000 reward is being offered for arrest and conviction. Sign the family's petition Follow the family on social media https://www.instagram.com/justice.for.eric.nelams/ https://tiktok.com/@justice.for.eric.nelams  https://linktr.ee/justiceforericnelams    Check-out bonus episodes up on Spotify and Apple podcast now! Get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus chat episodes, discord access and zoom hangouts at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast  Thank you to this week's sponsors! Head to DIME and check out the Wonderscreen — it's skincare and makeup in one. Go to DIMEBeautyCo.com today and new customers get 25% off!  Greenlight is helping millions of parents and kids build lifelong financial skills together. Start your risk-free Greenlight trial today at Greenlight.com/moms to get started.  Go to Suvie.com/MOMS to get 16 free meals when you order. . Save time, eat better with Suvie. This summer, stop worrying about your hair and start making memories. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month's subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code MOMS.      To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast.  Listen and subscribe to Melissa's other podcast, Criminality!! It's the podcast for those who love reality TV, true crime, and want to hear all the juicy stories where the two genres intersect. Subscribe and listen here: www.pod.link/criminality    Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more.    Sources: https://www.citizenofeastalabama.com/news/a-deep-hurt-the-eric-nelams-story/article_5ae254c8-4457-11ef-841d-430be96a66a3.html https://www.wtvm.com/2024/06/25/20-years-later-family-still-seeking-answers-phenix-city-cold-case/ https://governor.alabama.gov/assets/2023/12/2023-12-15-Eric-Nelams-Reward-Proclamation.pdf https://www.wsfa.com/2023/12/21/phenix-city-police-search-answers-20-year-cold-case-cash-reward-offered/ https://www.yahoo.com/news/20-years-later-alabama-army-213156644.html https://phenixcityal.gov/police-department/programs/crime-stoppers/ https://www.vlm.cem.va.gov/ERICBERNARDNELAMS/DE2EF94 https://media.ca11.uscourts.gov/opinions/unpub/files/200710383.pdf https://www.newspapers.com/image/861225502/?focus=0.044200268%2C0.4413195%2C0.21312955%2C0.9866894&xid=3355&_gl=1%2a1u5mqfr%2a_gcl_au%2aMTUyMjUwNDMxMi4xNzM3ODMyMjky%2a_ga%2aMjEwODE1NjExMC4xNzM3ODMyMjk0%2a_ga_4QT8FMEX30%2aNDIzNTljMGItZGVlYi00NDcxLWJiMzItNzAyZDNjZDAwMmIzLjEuMS4xNzM3ODMyOTc0LjMwLjAuMA..%2a_ga_LMK6K2LSJH%2aNDIzNTljMGItZGVlYi00NDcxLWJiMzItNzAyZDNjZDAwMmIzLjEuMS4xNzM3ODMyOTc1LjAuMC4w https://www.ancestry.com/search/collections/61049/records/12821073?tid=&pid=&queryId=96f4d2f3-9887-4af1-b8c9-d122fda8b6a8&usePUBJs=true https://seasonofjustice.org/featured/eric-nelams/ https://phenixcityal.gov/police-department/programs/crime-stoppers/ https://www.newspapers.com/image/676701735/?match=1&terms=%22eric%20nelams%22 Gray, Haley; Interview with family https://irisinvestigativestrategies.com/ https://projectcoldcase.org/2025/02/10/eric-nelams/  https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/     

With the four-year anniversary of Destiny McClain's death this week, we wanted to replay this episode to help get the word out. After a night out with friends in July of 2021, 23 year old Destiny McClain was shot as she waited for food at a taco truck outside a nightclub in Phoenix, AZ.  Ways to help:  Anyone with information is asked to contact Phoenix police at 602-262-6151 or Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS (948-6377) or 480-TESTIGO (837-8446) for Spanish. There is a $2,000 reward available.  Follow FB and Insta pages for Our Destiny Our Future Foundation Facebook group “Justice for Destiny”   Check-out bonus episodes up on Spotify and Apple podcast now! Get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus chat episodes, discord access and zoom hangouts at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast   Thank you to this week's sponsors! For a limited time only, get 60% off your first order, plus free shipping when you head to Smalls.com and use code MOMS. Join the more than 3 million families who have been served by K12, and empower your student to reach their full potential now. Go to K12.com/MOMS today to find a tuition-free K12-powered school near you and enroll now. Take control of your liver with Dose. To save 25% on your first month of subscription by going to dosedaily.co/MOMS or entering MOMS at checkout.   To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast.  Listen and subscribe to Melissa's other podcast, Criminality!! It's the podcast for those who love reality TV, true crime, and want to hear all the juicy stories where the two genres intersect. Subscribe and listen here: www.pod.link/criminality    Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more.    Sources: https://ourdestinyourfuturefoundation.org/about-us-1 https://www.phoenix.gov/policesite/Documents/Media_Advisories/071821_Homicide_1700_E_McDowell.pdf   https://time.com/6095664/children-killed-in-shootings-pandemic/ https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/fundraiser-car-wash-held-in-memory-of-woman-who-was-shot-and-killed-outside-phoenix-nightclub?utm_campaign=trueanthem&utm_medium=trueanthem&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR1pHlqU82o5WLmp3mZw39e-qHnkRP8xHtqeRl7AjnWkdT3ZWa7zRu5Uoog https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/phoenix-police-announce-big-crackdown-gun-violence?fbclid=IwAR1UtLPZqTqxDZgAA8z2jeTu5vFbhbEvdg6jim5yHG0y85EkvC-XmxxbDcU https://silentwitness.org/cases/homicide-destiny-mcclain-area-of-1700-e-mcdowell-rd-phoenix/?fbclid=IwAR0NdgLRkq9HOEWJGy_n-ZobQFdPnIcmbiVclZrfm_O31XiZohTd-qA7DvY https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/pd-new-video-shows-woman-killed-by-stray-gunfire-while-ordering-from-food-truck-outside-of-phoenix-nightclub https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/people-gather-to-remember-woman-killed-outside-phoenix-nightclub https://www.abc15.com/news/region-phoenix-metro/central-phoenix/family-hopes-surveillance-video-will-help-solve-murder-of-woman-shot-at-phoenix-food-truck https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/our-destiny-our-future-foundation-destiny-mcclain-family-turns-tragedy-into-a-blessing-for-others/75-da42f5b8-4160-49ae-b991-fc1b6695ca3c https://www.12news.com/article/news/crime/i-dont-want-my-baby-to-be-a-statistic-after-seemingly-senseless-shooting-in-mesa-family-calls-for-justice/75-836c37c5-ee0b-4d4d-bee6-967795cbf390 https://www.12news.com/article/news/crime/4k-reward-offered-shooting-that-killed-23-year-old-phoenix-food-truck/75-70575bb2-cb01-4583-b5d0-8a860261d047 https://www.12news.com/article/news/local/valley/destiny-mcclain-murder-remains-unsolved/75-a879ac97-f794-4306-adfc-78b3e75377e4 https://www.facebook.com/profile/100064762416668/search/?q=destiny%20mcclain https://obituaries.westvalleyview.com/obituary/destiny-mcclain-1082863384 https://www.12news.com/video/news/crime/family-searching-for-answers-in-murder-of-destiny-mcclain/75-02e7cc4c-8bdf-4328-a10d-ad9861a0fd18 https://www.phoenix.gov/newsroom/police/2392?fbclid=IwAR0nVGMeiAwh0g28xhTFeQitIGNDLPdbERikJRtWKAgy16nm2eeeULPEXNg https://sg.news.yahoo.com/video/clue-unsolved-murder-phoenix-001014934.html?guccounter=1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y6SXuh4vDRg https://youtu.be/80sVPr8AzNA  https://www.fox10phoenix.com/news/aftermath-murdered-phoenix-destiny-mcclain-david-denogean-itzel-espinoza Gray, Haley; Interview with Brenda McClain

   In July 1975, 18-year-old Karen Grammer—sister of actor Kelsey Grammer—was kidnapped and brutally murdered in Colorado Springs. Her death was part of a shocking two-week killing spree that left seven people dead. This week, we're unpacking the crimes, the trials, and Kelsey's decades-long fight to keep his sister's killer behind bars. We're celebrating 8 years of Moms and Mysteries, and we just want to say thank you for all your support. We wouldn't be here without you. To show our appreciation, we're giving away 6 months of free Patreon access to 8 lucky listeners. Here's how you can enter: Share this episode on your social media—Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, wherever you hang out.     Instagram: @momsandmysteriespodcast   Facebook: @momsandredrum   TikTok: @momsandmysteries   Twitter: @momsmysteries Tag us and use the hashtag #MomsAndMysteries so we can find your post. Make sure your profile is public—if your page is private, we won't be able to see your post. We'll announce the winners on July 22, 2025. Thanks again for sticking with us for 8 years. We're looking forward to many more!   Thank you to this week's sponsors!   Shop outdoor furniture, grills, lawn games, and WAY more for WAY less. Head to Wayfair.com right now to explore a HUGE outdoor selection. Go to Suvie.com/MOMS to get 16 free meals with your risk free trial. Save time, eat better with Suvie.   Give your summer closet an upgrade—with Quince. Go to Quince.com/moms for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Right now save 20% on your FIRST order and get a free cat toy at PrettyLitter.com/moms.   Listen and subscribe to Melissa's other podcast, Criminality!! It's the podcast for those who love reality TV, true crime, and want to hear all the juicy stories where the two genres intersect. Subscribe and listen here: www.pod.link/criminality    Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more.   Sources: https://www.doc.state.co.us/oss/ https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/1219708/people-v-corbett/?q=Michael%20Corbett&type=o&order_by=score%20desc&stat_Precedential=on&court=colo%20coloctapp%20coloworkcompcom%20coloag https://scholar.google.com/scholar_case?case=16451478154240745523&q=Freddie+Glenn+and+Michael+Corbett&hl=en&as_sdt=2006 The Daily Sentinel https://www.newspapers.com/image/536425111/ Colorado Springs Gazette Telegraph, Colorado Springs Sun, The Denver Post https://more.ppld.org/SpecialCollections/Index/ArticleOrders/Homicides/19750619.pdf  https://gazette.com/news/lindas-world-murder-boxes-of-cash-tax-evasion-prison/article_498fbb57-4994-5b79-a136-54bc15017431.html https://apps.colorado.gov/apps/coldcase/casedetail.html?id=1183  The Daily Sentinel https://www.newspapers.com/image/537266542/ The Daily Sentinel https://www.newspapers.com/image/536420718/ The Colorado Springs Gazette-Telegraph https://www.newspapers.com/image/62215802/?terms=francis%20romisch&match=1 Tampa Bay Times https://www.newspapers.com/image/318435853/ The Colorado Springs Gazette-Telegraph https://www.newspapers.com/image/62112611/  The Colorado Springs Gazette-Telegraph  https://www.newspapers.com/image/62112161/?terms=Winford%20Proffitt&match=1  The Colorado Springs Gazette-Telegraph https://www.newspapers.com/image/62111936/?terms=Winford%20Proffitt&match=1 The Colorado Springs Gazette-Telegraph https://www.newspapers.com/image/61079828/?terms=karen%20grammer&match=1  The Colorado Springs Gazette-Telegraph https://www.newspapers.com/image/62074942/?terms=karen%20grammer&match=1 The Colorado Springs Gazette-Telegraph https://www.newspapers.com/image/64185325/?terms=Louis%20Allen%20Miller&match=1  The Colorado Springs Gazette-Telegraph https://www.newspapers.com/image/62550378/  The Colorado Springs Gazette-Telegraph https://www.newspapers.com/image/59548948/?terms=Freddie%20Glenn&match=1  https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/6868754/karen-elisa-grammer?_gl=1*mlchmb*_ga*MzA1MDI1ODgzLjE2NDAyMjA2OTg.*_ga_4QT8FMEX30*MTY3MDMwMjgxOS4xMDYuMS4xNjcwMzAzMDkzLjM0LjAuMA https://people.com/kelsey-grammer-sister-karen-chilling-final-moments-exclusive-11724525 https://people.com/tv/the-murder-of-kelsey-grammers-18-year-old-sister-in-1975-still-haunts-him/ https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/Culture/kelsey-grammer-reveals-new-details-sisters-tragic-murder/story?id=121294455 https://web.archive.org/web/20120614031512/http://www.gazette.com/articles/glenn-10266-corbett-parole.html  https://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/kelsey-grammer-explains-felt-guilty-sisters-murder/story?id=30343572 https://www.upi.com/Archives/1968/04/26/Race-Tension-Builds-Up-in-Virgin-Isles/6501528910081/ https://www.thetimes.com/life-style/celebrity/article/kelsey-grammer-interview-sisters-murder-book-m98qrtdlt  https://www.newspapers.com/image/536350221/?terms=francis%20romisch&match=1  https://www.newspapers.com/image/64185325/?article=9040f12d-b534-47b4-99cd-9e7a28937f3c&focus=0.6336649,0.19743933,0.7511892,0.4101971&xid=3355&_gl=1*4k1py0*_gcl_au*Nzk4NDEwNzY5LjE3NTE4NjM3NTM.*_ga*MTU0NTI0ODEwMy4xNzUxODY5NzA4*_ga_4QT8FMEX30*c2U2YTI1NjIyLWMwNGMtNDE1OC1iOTFhLWM0ODQzMzMyZDlkMCRvMSRnMSR0MTc1MTg3MDk5NyRqNTckbDAkaDA.*_ga_LMK6K2LSJH*c2U2YTI1NjIyLWMwNGMtNDE1OC1iOTFhLWM0ODQzMzMyZDlkMCRvMSRnMSR0MTc1MTg3MDk5NyRqNTckbDAkaDA.      

In this episode, we are sharing the heartbreaking and mysterious disappearance of Jennifer Kesse, a case that has haunted Orlando for nearly two decades, with little progress or answers for her family.  Anyone with information about Jennifer Kesse's disappearance is urged to contact the FDLE Orlando office at 407-245-0888 or email oroccoldcasetips@fdle.state.fl.us. Thank you to this week's sponsors! Go to K12.com/MOMS today to find a tuition-free K12-powered school near you and enroll now And right now, IQBAR is offering our special podcast listeners 20% off all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping. To get your 20% off text MOMS to 64000. Try Remi risk-free at shopremi.com/MOMS and use CODE MOMS to get up to 50% off your nightguard at checkout. Listen and subscribe to Melissa's other podcast, Criminality!! It's the podcast for those who love reality TV, true crime, and want to hear all the juicy stories where the two genres intersect. Subscribe and listen here: www.pod.link/criminality    Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more.   Sources: https://jenniferkesse.com/ https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/jennifer-kesse-disappearance-timeline/ https://radio.foxnews.com/podcast/broken-dreams/ https://www.cbsnews.com/news/missing-jennifer-kesses-father-says-we-will-never-stop-looking/ https://www.gofundme.com/f/kasmv-help-us-find-jennifer-kesse?fbclid=IwY2xjawLIMGRleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF6MXV2ZHBEN3FaVU5nUjdJAR71619q2FPxWzHzvUB6cE_jF3sBFPx51kTT6xrFtFg-r5ZhcwtrLlgHysag0Q_aem_rPc7TJTl8ZyDuqFfu5G12A https://www.cbsnews.com/news/jennifer-kesse-missing-police-search-for-orlando-woman-called-off/ https://people.com/jennifer-kesse-disappearance-missing-case-8774071 https://www.wftv.com/news/local/fdle-pursuing-new-leads-persons-interest-2006-disappearance-case/OSSJVUOAX5F7LOMMFLR5ZKWDAE/    

In this episode, we dive into the shocking murder of Alberta Meadows by Clara Phillips, a glamorous showgirl whose jealous rage turned deadly. After killing Alberta with a hammer, Clara staged a sensational escape, fleeing 4,000 miles through Central America before her capture in Honduras. We unravel Clara's troubled marriage, the dramatic courtroom showdown, and the scandalous prison life that followed.   Thank you to this week's sponsors! Right now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to Skylightcal.com/MOMS.  We've worked out a special deal with Hiya for their best selling children's vitamin. Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/MOMS. This deal is not available on their regular website.  Go to Suvie.com/Moms to get 16 free meals with your risk free trial. Save time, eat better with Suvie. Start your risk-free Greenlight trial today at Greenlight.com/moms.  Listen and subscribe to Melissa's other podcast, Criminality!! It's the podcast for those who love reality TV, true crime, and want to hear all the juicy stories where the two genres intersect. Subscribe and listen here: www.pod.link/criminality    Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more. Sources:   https://www.newspapers.com/image/623196031/?match=1&terms=clara%20phillips https://www.newspapers.com/image/623196035/?terms=clara%20phillips https://www.newspapers.com/image/380572671/?fcfToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJmcmVlLXZpZXctaWQiOjM4MDU3MjY3MSwiaWF0IjoxNzUwMzcwNjMwLCJleHAiOjE3NTA0NTcwMzB9.ka_hI2eyGuWChs_ElDBohGG_W_6_VCgDwQZRFXckwwY https://www.newspapers.com/image/380572177/?terms=clara%20phillips Clara Phillips won the jury with her smile https://www.newspapers.com/image/380468376/?match=1&terms=clara%20phillips https://www.newspapers.com/image/380468369/?terms=clara%20phillips https://www.newspapers.com/image/380572630/?terms=clara%20phillips https://www.newspapers.com/image/380505667/?match=1&terms=clara%20phillips https://www.newspapers.com/image/380505644/?match=1&terms=clara%20phillips https://www.newspapers.com/image/380505667/?terms=clara%20phillips ​​https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/241607856/clara-phillips https://www.newspapers.com/image/380505635/?terms=clara%20phillips Clara Phillips will leave prison today Clara Phillips, The Tiger ​​https://www.newspapers.com/image/678202912/?match=1&terms=%22clara%20phillips%22 https://www.newspapers.com/image/608332674/?match=1&terms=%22clara%20phillips%22 https://www.newspapers.com/image/605876799/?match=1&terms=%22clara%20phillips%22 https://www.newspapers.com/image/622989771/?terms=clara%20phillips https://www.newspapers.com/image/622989802/?terms=clara%20phillips https://www.newspapers.com/image/622988129/?match=1&terms=%22clara%20phillips%22 https://www.newspapers.com/image/622125668/?match=1&terms=%22clara%20phillips%22 https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1994-08-08-me-24759-story.html https://www.nytimes.com/1926/04/24/archives/hammer-murderess-to-see-dying-mother-clara-phillips-will-be-allowed.html https://www.facebook.com/homesteadmuseum/videos/955035611672864 https://www.newspapers.com/image/678181419/?match=1&terms=Clara%20Phillips https://www.newspapers.com/image/678181468/?terms=Clara%20Phillips https://www.newspapers.com/image/678187014/?match=1&terms=Clara%20Phillips https://www.newspapers.com/image/678204113/?terms=Clara%20Phillips https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-san-bernardino-county-sun-clara-phil/1305750/?locale=en-US https://www.newspapers.com/image/970685467/ https://www.newspapers.com/image/380443505/?match=1&terms=Clara%20Phillips https://www.newspapers.com/image/608109793/?match=1&terms=Clara%20Phillips https://www.newspapers.com/image/380444832/?match=1&terms=Peggy%20Caffee https://www.newspapers.com/image/678179588/?match=1&terms=Peggy%20Caffee https://www.newspapers.com/image/1097511427/?match=1&terms=clara%20phillips https://www.newspapers.com/image/586278395/?fcfToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJmcmVlLXZpZXctaWQiOjU4NjI3ODM5NSwiaWF0IjoxNzQ5OTMzMjg4LCJleHAiOjE3NTAwMTk2ODh9.2CUhKmDOnTkZmd5ZFuJ1a5fXrNrefxU2SCXC39EWFew&terms=clara%20phillips&match=1    

In this updated episode, we're revisiting a case we covered back in 2020: the shocking story of Amy Bishop, who committed a mass shooting at the University of Alabama in Huntsville in 2010. Since we first discussed the case, there have been several important updates. Stick with us as we dive into what's happened since then. Join us for a refresher on Amy's strange and twisted story—a disgruntled Harvard graduate, a secret neighborhood pizza party, and a series of bizarre events that escalated into violence. From the tragic shooting of her brother to her infamous shooting spree at the university, we'll revisit the highs and lows of this truly bizarre and disturbing case. But don't worry, we've got some good updates too! We'll be sharing the latest developments, including the rejection of Amy's attempt to overturn her conviction, and the groundbreaking medical research that came from this case, led by one of the survivors. It's a full-circle moment that turns tragedy into hope for others. This is an updated episode packed with new insights and shocking revelations, and we're bringing you all the details. Tune in to hear it all! Thank you to this week's sponsors:   Right now IQBAR is offering our special podcast listeners 20% off all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping. Just text MOMS to 64000. Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details. Give your summer closet an upgrade—with Quince. Go to Quince.com/moms for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Start your risk-free Greenlight trial today at Greenlight.com/moms. 

On Mother's Day 2020, Suzanne Morphew set out for what was supposed to be a normal bike ride near her home in Colorado — and vanished. What followed was a years-long mystery filled with twists, shifting stories, and courtroom drama. From tranquilizer darts to DNA, secret affairs to a second arrest years later — this episode unpacks the timeline, the evidence, and the search for justice in Suzanne's case. Thank you to this week's sponsors!   Save 30% on your first month of subscription by going to dosedaily.co/MOMS or entering MOMS at checkout.   Shop SKIMS Fits Everybody Collection and more at SKIMS.com. After you place your order, be sure to let them know we sent you! Select "podcast" in the survey and be sure to select our  show in the dropdown menu that follows.   Get the best savings of the season during Boll & Branch's Annual Summer Event! Get 20% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at BollAndBranch.com/moms. Limited time only. Exclusions apply. Listen and subscribe to Melissa's other podcast, Criminality!! It's the podcast for those who love reality TV, true crime, and want to hear all the juicy stories where the two genres intersect. Subscribe and listen here: www.pod.link/criminality    Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more. Sources: https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2025-06/Grand%20Jury%20Indictment.pdf https://www.courts.state.co.us/userfiles/file/Court_Probation/11th_Judicial_District/Chaffee/cases%20of%20interest/21CR78/21cr78%20Morphew%20Redacted%20Affidavit.pdf  https://www.cnn.com/2022/04/20/us/barry-morphew-case-dismissed  https://www.9news.com/article/news/crime/barry-morphew-voting-case/73-e07f71af-f8e8-4446-8b4e-7fba7efc7a87  https://abcnews.go.com/US/barry-morphew-daughters-speak-1st-time-murder-charges/story?id=84520181   https://denvergazette.com/news/morphew-suzanne-barry-nephew-speaks-out-mothers-day-cold-case/article_e1217582-f115-11ed-a927-a7cd2341ddbd.html  https://www.goodmorningamerica.com/news/story/suzanne-morphew-husband-daughters-lawsuit-99247022  https://kdvr.com/news/local/barry-morphew-prosecutors-complaint-judge-evidence-suzanne/  https://apnews.com/article/colorado-linda-stanley-barry-suzanne-morphew-disbar-81909eb43a2e913e56c992c9844a0d56  https://www.cpr.org/2024/09/26/colorado-malicious-prosecution-lawsuit-dismissed-barry-morphew/  https://apnews.com/article/suzanne-barry-morphew-colorado-woman-killed-charges-e1fc0dc5aef07f414060fc055222d0f3  https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/suzanne-morphew-case-evidence-photos/2/  https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/sites/default/files/2023-08/21CR78%20Morphew%20Complaint%20and%20Information.pdf  https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/226547568/suzanne_renee-morphew 

This week we're joined by the one and only Kate Casey from Reality Life with Kate Casey! Kate is a true crime enthusiast and reality TV queen, and she's here to share her top documentary recommendations you won't want to miss. From Amanda Knox to Captive Audience, Kate takes us through the twists and turns of these captivating real-life stories. She also dives into the bizarre world of cults, with picks like Wild Wild Country and The Keepers. Get ready for mind-blowing true crime narratives, from a mysterious baby swap to shocking family secrets. We chat about documentaries that made a huge impact, including The Jinx, The Devil Next Door, and Golden Greed — and trust us, you'll want to add these to your watchlist. Kate also shares her thoughts on some of the most intense documentaries out there, while Mandy and Melissa get sucked into the conversation, offering their own recommendations along the way. Don't forget to check out Kate's podcast, Reality Life with Kate Casey, where she shares expert reviews on unscripted TV and interviews guests you won't find anywhere else! Tune in for:

In conjunction with our new episode on Chris Tapp's tragic death, we're re-releasing our original episode about Angie Dodge's heartbreaking murder. In this episode, we dive into the details of Angie's unsolved murder in Idaho and the tireless fight her mother, Carol Dodge, waged for justice—not only for Angie but also for Chris Tapp, who was wrongfully convicted of her death. This is the first part of the story, and we encourage you to listen to both episodes as we follow the twists and turns that eventually led to Chris's exoneration and, tragically, his untimely death. Both episodes are essential to understanding this complex case and the ongoing search for justice.

After serving 20 years for a crime he didn't commit, Chris Tapp was exonerated in the murder of Angie Dodge and began rebuilding his life, becoming an advocate for the wrongfully convicted. But in 2023, Chris was found unconscious at a party in Las Vegas and later died from his injuries. In this follow-up to our original Angie Dodge episode, which we re-released today, we dive into Chris's tragic final chapter, the bizarre and violent events leading up to his death, and the former pro wrestler-turned-congressional candidate now charged with his murder. The case is still unfolding, and the search for justice continues. Thank you to this week's sponsors!   Give your summer closet an upgrade—with Quince. Go to Quince.com/moms for free shipping on your order and 365 -day returns. Don't wait! Make your outdoor space your dream oasis TODAY with Wayfair, and enjoy it all summer long. Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop a huge outdoor selection. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. This summer, stop worrying about your hair and start making memories. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month's subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code MOMS. Listen and subscribe to Melissa's other podcast, Criminality!! It's the podcast for those who love reality TV, true crime, and want to hear all the juicy stories where the two genres intersect. Subscribe and listen here: www.pod.link/criminality    Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more. 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In this new episode,  we're joined by the incredible Maya and Sarah from Doing It All Podcast! Together, we dive into some truly wild celebrity-adjacent crime stories that will leave you in shock. From David Schwimmer's unexpected role in solving a violent crime to Ashton Kutcher's chilling connection to a brutal murder, and even Larry David's quirky involvement in a life-or-death situation, we will discuss it all!  We also uncover the surprising way Naomi Campbell and Mia Farrow became unexpectedly tied to one of the most notorious war crimes trials of the 21st century—proving that even celebrities can find themselves caught up in history's darkest moments. Get ready for twists, turns, and some jaw-dropping celebrity connections! Make sure to check-out Maya and Sarah on their podcast Doing It All!    You can also find the ladies on Instagram:   Maya's IG: @mayacash Sarah's IG: @esvbee Doing It All Podcast's IG: @doingitall.podcast Thank you to this week's sponsors!   Go to shopminnow.com and enter code MEETMINNOW15 at checkout to receive 15% off your first order.  Head over to thisisneeded.com and use code MOMS for 20% off your first order. For a limited time only you can get 35% off Smalls plus an additional 50% off your first order by using our code MOMS at Smalls.com.   And right now, IQBAR is offering our special podcast listeners 20% off all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping when you text MOMS to 64000.   Listen and subscribe to Melissa's other podcast, Criminality!! It's the podcast for those who love reality TV, true crime, and want to hear all the juicy stories where the two genres intersect. Subscribe and listen here: www.pod.link/criminality    Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more.    

 In 1965, Houston police discovered the dismembered bodies of Fred and Edwina Rogers neatly stored inside their own refrigerator. Their son, Charles, vanished without a trace and remains the only suspect. But was this brutal crime the act of a desperate man… or part of something bigger? In this episode, we explore the mystery of the Icebox Murders and the wild conspiracy theories that followed, from CIA plots to the JFK assassination. Thank you to this week's sponsors!   Start your risk-free Greenlight trial today at Greenlight.com/moms.   We've worked out a special deal with Hiya for their best-selling children's vitamin. Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal, you must go to hiyahealth.com/MOMS.    Try your new trusty favorites with an exclusive set for our listeners. New customers can get the Liquid Lash Extensions Mascara and a mini-sized brilliant eye brightener at a special set price with free shipping at thrivecausemetics.com/MOMS.     Don't wait! Make your outdoor space your dream oasis TODAY with Wayfair, and enjoy it all summer long. Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop a huge outdoor selection.   Listen and subscribe to Melissa's other podcast, Criminality!! It's the podcast for those who love reality TV, true crime, and want to hear all the juicy stories where the two genres intersect. Subscribe and listen here: www.pod.link/criminality    Check-out http://momsandmysteries.com to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more. Sources: https://news.google.com/newspapers?nid=861&dat=19650625&id=lntaAAAAIBAJ&pg=5841,3030093 The Text Files Icebox Murders Nationwide Search for Son What is Ham Radio Cue Still Sought in 2 Slayings. The Chilling Tale of the Icebox Murders | Houstonia Magazine The Case Of The Grisly Ice Box Murders That Horrified Houston In 1965 The Man on the Grassy Knoll https://www.newspapers.com/image/432351929/?match=1&terms=Houston%20Murder%20Suspect%20Linked%20to%20JFK https://www.newspapers.com/image/432352051/ https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/39694048/fred_christopher-rogers https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/39693994/edwina-ivor-rogers https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/35641062/betty_charlotte-rogers Fridge Full of Horror: Couple Was Dismembered in 'Icebox Murders,' and Geophysicist Son Was Nowhere to Be Found Houston 101: A Notorious Montrose Murder's (Alleged) Connection To The Deaths of JFK and MLK https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/article/oswald-the-cia-and-mexico-city/ Houston's Unsolved Icebox Murders Might Have Ties to JFK Assassination Woody Harrelson's father convicted for assassinating a federal judge | December 14, 1982 | HISTORY https://www.newspapers.com/image/756481791/?match=1&terms=fred%20and%20edwina%20rogers https://open.spotify.com/episode/3SULKleX7uxmCt5EzY4g10?go=1&sp_cid=8721b7eaa8487a1bfb69f912543749e7&utm_source=embed_player_p&utm_medium=desktop&nd=1&dlsi=bc9ede1ee60d41f3  

This week we are discussing a South Texas mom who took her role as protector to the next level and the end result was the death of an innocent teenage boy.  Stay tuned to the end of the episode for updates on this story.    Thank you to this week's sponsors!   Order now on easycanvasprints.com/moms for a discount on 16x20 canvases. Treat yourself to the most comfortable and innovative bras on earth and save 20% off sitewide at honeylove.com/MOMS20. Right now, you can save 20% on your FIRST order and get a free cat toy at PrettyLitter.com/moms. 

BOTH PARTS UP NOW! In this episode, we dive into the jaw-dropping true story of Sherri Papini—a California wife and mother who vanished while out for a jog in 2016, only to return weeks later with a harrowing tale of abduction. But as investigators dug deeper, her story began to unravel in shocking ways. From national headlines to FBI investigations, self-inflicted injuries, burner phones, and a bizarre love triangle, this case has it all. Buckle up for one of the most baffling hoaxes in recent memory.   Check-out our episode with the ladies of Doing It All!   Thank you to this week's sponsors!   Give your summer closet an upgrade—with Quince. Go to Quince.com/moms  for free shipping on your order and get 365-day returns.  Save 30% on your first month of subscription by going to dosedaily.co/MOMS or entering MOMS at checkout.    Check-out bonus episodes up on Spotify and Apple podcast now! To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast.  Listen and subscribe to Melissa's other podcast, Criminality!! It's the podcast for those who love reality TV, true crime, and want to hear all the juicy stories where the two genres intersect. Subscribe and listen here: www.pod.link/criminality    Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more. Sources:  https://www.justice.gov/usao-edca/press-release/file/1479901/dl  https://www.justice.gov/usao-edca/press-release/file/1493816/dl  https://www.scribd.com/document/569765258/Sherri-Papini-Plea-Agreementn  Perfect Wife: The Mysterious Disappearance of Sherri Papini, Hulu, Episodes 1-3 https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/News/video/sherri-papini-breaks-silence-new-docuseries-122023302  https://www.sacbee.com/news/california/article266028346.html  https://www.today.com/news/sherri-papini-ex-husband-keith-papini-now-rcna157729  https://time.com/6987460/perfect-wife-sherri-papini-true-story/  https://www.sacbee.com/news/local/crime/article141599034.html     

BOTH PARTS UP NOW! In this episode, we dive into the jaw-dropping true story of Sherri Papini—a California wife and mother who vanished while out for a jog in 2016, only to return weeks later with a harrowing tale of abduction. But as investigators dug deeper, her story began to unravel in shocking ways. From national headlines to FBI investigations, self-inflicted injuries, burner phones, and a bizarre love triangle, this case has it all. Buckle up for one of the most baffling hoaxes in recent memory. Check-out our episode with the ladies of Doing It All!   Thank you to this week's sponsors!   Go to shopminnow.com and enter code MEETMINNOW15 at checkout to receive 15% off your first order.  Be sure to check out Wildgrain so you can begin building your own box of artisanal breads, pastas, and pastries.  For a limited time, Wildgrain is offering our listeners $30 off the first box - PLUS free Croissants in every box - when you go to Wildgrain.com/MOMS to start your subscription or you can use promo code MOMS at checkout.   Check-out bonus episodes up on Spotify and Apple podcast now! To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast.  Listen and subscribe to Melissa's other podcast, Criminality!! It's the podcast for those who love reality TV, true crime, and want to hear all the juicy stories where the two genres intersect. Subscribe and listen here: www.pod.link/criminality    Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more. Sources:  https://www.justice.gov/usao-edca/press-release/file/1479901/dl  https://www.justice.gov/usao-edca/press-release/file/1493816/dl  https://www.scribd.com/document/569765258/Sherri-Papini-Plea-Agreementn  Perfect Wife: The Mysterious Disappearance of Sherri Papini, Hulu, Episodes 1-3 https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/News/video/sherri-papini-breaks-silence-new-docuseries-122023302  https://www.sacbee.com/news/california/article266028346.html  https://www.today.com/news/sherri-papini-ex-husband-keith-papini-now-rcna157729  https://time.com/6987460/perfect-wife-sherri-papini-true-story/  https://www.sacbee.com/news/local/crime/article141599034.html     

Summer is here, and so are the shenanigans! In today's episode, Melissa and Mandy dive into some of the quirkiest (and a few wild) crimes that have taken place during the sunny season. From beachside thefts to ice cream shop heists, we've got it all. Get ready to hear stories about crafty criminals, unlikely heroes, and even a few strange but funny moments that make summer crime a little less scary and a lot more bizarre. Melissa shares her thoughts on beach thefts, including a film director catching thieves stealing from surfers in Newport Beach. Then, Mandy gets into a flower-stealing arrest in Seal Beach, California, and some reflections on her own sneaky gardening tendencies. They also cover the story of a stolen truck full of camping gear, ice cream shop break-ins by both bears and thieves, and a string of boat thefts in the UK and the US. Finally, they discuss some wild summer crimes, like stolen ATM machines, ice cream pint thefts, and even a 5-year-old boy helping to crack a lemur theft case.    Thank you to this week's sponsors!  Take control of your health outside the doctor's office today and get a $100 credit towards your annual membership at Functionhealth.com/mysteries. But act fast; $100 credit is only for the first thousand listeners.  Order now on easycanvasprints.com/moms for a discount on 16x20 canvases.  Right now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to SkylightCal.com/MOMS.  Right now, IQBAR is offering our special podcast listeners 20% off all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping. To get your 20% off, text MOMS to 64000. Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details.  

She was a wealthy, stylish financial advisor in Sydney, Australia living a dream life until she vanished without a trace. In this episode we are diving into the fascinating and bizarre financial scandal that unraveled following Melissa Caddick's disappearance. We'll discuss Melissa's rise in the financial world, her audacious Ponzi scheme that defrauded millions from friends, family, and clients, and the subsequent investigation. They'll also discuss theories about her disappearance, the discovery of her partial remains, and the extensive impact of her fraud.  PLUS, stick around for a quick round of Last Thing Before We Go: Australia Edition  Thank you to this week's sponsors! Go to shopremi.com/MOMS and use code MOMS at checkout for 50% off! This summer, stop worrying about your hair and start making memories. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month's subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code MOMS.  Get the Rakuten app NOW and join the 17 million members who are already saving! Cash Back rates change daily, see Rakuten.com for details. Your Cash Back really adds up!  Feel the difference an extraordinary night's sleep can make with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off, plus free shipping on your first set of sheets, at BollAndBranch.com/moms to save 15%. Exclusions apply. See site for details.   Check-out bonus episodes up on Spotify and Apple podcast now! To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast.  Listen and subscribe to Melissa's other podcast, Criminality!! It's the podcast for those who love reality TV, true crime, and want to hear all the juicy stories where the two genres intersect. 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Christopher Wallace—better known as The Notorious B.I.G.—rose from the streets of Brooklyn to become one of the most iconic voices in hip-hop history. But just as his career was reaching its peak, he was gunned down in Los Angeles in a crime that remains officially unsolved to this day. In this episode, we trace Biggie's journey from his early life and rise to fame, through the East Coast–West Coast rivalry, to the night of his murder and the tangled web of conspiracy theories, police corruption, and false leads that followed. We also explore his mother Voletta's relentless fight for justice, and the legacy Biggie left behind.   Thank you to this week's sponsors!   Are you ready to bring all your favorite carbs right to your doorstep? For a limited time, Wildgrain is offering our listeners $30 off the first box - PLUS free Croissants in every box - when you go to Wildgrain.com/MOMS to start your subscription  or you can use promo code MOMS at checkout. Shop a huge selection of outdoor furniture online. This summer, get outside with Wayfair. Head to Wayfair.com right now. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. For the dad who deserves better than basic—Quince has you covered. Go to Quince.com/moms  for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns.  Head over to thisisneeded.com and use code MOMS for 20% off your first order.  Check-out bonus episodes up on Spotify and Apple podcast now! To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast.  Listen and subscribe to Melissa's other podcast, Criminality!! It's the podcast for those who love reality TV, true crime, and want to hear all the juicy stories where the two genres intersect. Subscribe and listen here: www.pod.link/criminality    Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more. Sources: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Lq80c7pv_7QRjE2IRIjaWwapfcEr1SNr/view?usp=sharing https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rWv9KydW7nWJ_hID1zxQqlN_HzPa7ijL/view?usp=sharing https://vault.fbi.gov/Christopher%20%28Biggie%20Smalls%29%20Wallace%20/christopher-biggie-smalls-wallace-part-3-of-3 https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/536026-christopher-wallace-autopsy https://apnews.com/article/6b1c86737bbe3e3abfc6069dc420a8ed https://www.latimes.com/entertainment/music/la-me-biggie-interview-archive-htmlstory.html https://www.nytimes.com/1997/03/10/us/rapper-is-shot-to-death-in-echo-of-killing-6-months-ago.html https://www.nytimes.com/1997/03/17/nyregion/the-short-life-of-a-rap-star-shadowed-by-many-troubles.html https://www.latimes.com/local/la-me-biggiephilips13june1397-story.html https://www.spin.com/1997/05/last-exit-brooklyn-notorious-big/ https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1999-dec-09-mn-42032-story.html https://www.poconorecord.com/story/lifestyle/2003/03/10/mother-builds-legacy-for-murdered/50987224007/ https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2005-jun-03-me-biggie3-story.html https://www.cbsnews.com/news/informant-testifies-at-big-case/ https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/b-i-g-cop-testifies-123285/ https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2005-jul-07-me-biggie7-story.html https://www.billboard.com/music/music-news/biggies-family-awarded-11-million-58921/ https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2006-jul-31-me-biggie31-story.html https://www.npr.org/2010/08/02/128916682/biggie-smalls-the-voice-that-influenced-a-generation https://www.nytimes.com/2010/04/20/us/20big.html https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/the-unsolved-mystery-of-the-notorious-b-i-g-254712/ https://www.spin.com/2010/03/remembering-notorious-big/ Netflix's Biggie: I Got a Story to Tell Murder Rap: Inside the Biggie and Tupac Murders

In the second part of our deep dive into the Rust tragedy, we continue to explore the failures and decisions that led to Halyna Hutchins' death. From the lack of safety checks to the dangerous shortcuts taken by production, we uncover just how many mistakes were made in the lead-up to the fatal shooting. Investigators reveal shocking details about the crew's lack of experience and the negligence that resulted in live rounds being on set. We also look at the aftermath, including the legal battles and public reactions, and hear from those most affected by the tragedy. This episode serves as a sobering reminder of the importance of following safety protocols and the human lives that are impacted when those rules are ignored.   Check-out bonus episodes up on Spotify and Apple podcast now! To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast.  Listen and subscribe to Melissa's other podcast, Criminality!! It's the podcast for those who love reality TV, true crime, and want to hear all the juicy stories where the two genres intersect. 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BOTH PARTS UP NOW! In this episode, we dive into the shocking events that unfolded on the set of the movie Rust in 2021. While many know the basics of the tragic accident involving Alec Baldwin and the death of cinematographer Halyna Hutchins, the details go far beyond what was initially reported. From safety protocol failures to missed warnings, we break down how this tragedy became a perfect storm of errors, leading to the preventable death of a beloved filmmaker. We also take a moment to remember who Halyna Hutchins was—her passion for film, her adventurous spirit, and the promising career she was building before her life was tragically cut short. Join us as we uncover the mistakes that led to this horrific event and set the stage for the investigation that followed. 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As we record this episode, a prison break is actively unfolding at the Orleans Parish Justice Center in New Orleans. Ten inmates made a dramatic escape through a hole behind a toilet, sparking questions about security lapses. Some have already been recaptured, but others are still at large. You can follow the ongoing developments of this current escape here. But while we're following this real-time event, we're also diving into some of the most daring (and sometimes outlandish) prison break stories in history. From attempted escapes that didn't quite work out, to prisoners who put their creativity to the test in ways we never imagined, join us as we explore these wild, yet somewhat relatable, escapes. It's a tale of attempted freedom, some questionable planning, and a few lessons on why you should probably leave it to the professionals when it comes to breaking out of jail. Check-out social media for pictures from this week's episode! Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more. Thanks to this week's sponsors:  Right now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch calendars by going to SkylightCal.com/MOMS.  If you're ready to elevate your family's summer style with something that's as practical as it is chick, check-out Minnow today. Their best-selling rashguard pieces are just the beginning. Go to Shopminnow.com and enter code SHOPMINNOW15 at check-out to receive 15% off your first order.  If you're tired of giving your kids junk, packaged as vitamins, check-out Hiya vitamins! Receive 50% off your first order when you go to hiyahealth.com/MOMS. This deal is not available on their regular site. Right now, IQBAR is offering our special podcast listeners 20% off all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping. To get 20% off, text MOMS to 64000. Message and datat rates may apply. See term for details.  

 When beloved Houston attorney James Campbell and his wife Virginia were found murdered in their bed, the crime stunned the city's elite. There was no forced entry, no sign of a struggle—and no clear motive. But as police dug deeper into the family's complicated dynamics, all signs pointed to someone close. What followed was a years-long investigation, a stunning undercover operation, and one of the most bizarre true crime stories to ever come out of Texas. This is the story of the Campbell family murders—and the woman who helped bring their killers to justice. Thank you to this week's sponsors!   To get 16 free meals with your order, go to Suvie.com/Moms to get 16 free meals with your risk free trial.   Treat yourself to the most comfortable and innovative bras on earth and save 20% Off sitewide at honeylove.com/MOMS20. After your purchase, they'll ask you where you heard about them. 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