Check The Locks: A True Crime Podcast
John Conner & Olivia Cornu are exploring some of the craziest true crime cases of all time in a brand new, weekly, interactive podcast, where the listeners get a say in just how scary each true crime case really is. If you find yourself falling asleep to serial killer documentaries, researching true crime cases, and spending your free time thinking about what makes a murderer snap, then Check the Locks needs your killer instincts to decide - which cases are evil enough to make you check your locks?
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When San Diego parents used a reputable childcare site, they thought their children were safe. Instead, the trusted babysitter and her boyfriend committed horrifying crimes against the most vulnerable kids. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the childcare predator, Brittney Lyon. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?
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On August 21st, 1996, an 11-year-old girl vanished from her quiet Moline, Illinois, neighborhood. Witnesses reported seeing her climb into a gray sedan with an unknown man—and she was never seen again. For decades, the case went cold, leaving her family desperate for answers. Now, nearly 29 years later, a shocking indictment has brought new hope for justice. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the disappearan...
In April 2020, a 38-year-old woman was shot in her sleep. The shooter? Her 16-year-old son—angry over a confiscated phone.
Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Sandy Willis. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?
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In June 2021, a quiet Lake Tahoe family home became the scene of a calculated ambush. Two years later, the shocking truth emerged—a former MLB pitcher and a trusted family friend were behind the attack. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the attack on Gary and Wendy Sophr. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?
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Just days before Christmas 1991, a 16-year-old girl was brutally attacked inside her home. Investigating the murder would lead to a case of teenage jealousy, stalking, and a cold-blooded plan for revenge. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Laurie Show. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?
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A missing couple. A submerged car. And a smell that no one could ignore.
What started as a missing person's investigation turned into a nightmarish discovery. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss a developing story out of North Carolina. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?
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A peaceful Amish morning is shattered when a 23-year-old expecting mother is found murdered in her Pennsylvania home. With few clues, many wonder who could commit such a devastating act of violence. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Rebekah Byler. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?
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A night out in Kentucky ends in tragedy when a 22-year-old mother of four disappears after leaving a bar with three men. Six months later, her body is found buried behind a home—and the truth finally comes to light. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Savannah Spurlock. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?
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When a man's father makes a startling confession, he has no choice but to call the police. And inside a quiet Texas home, the truth lay wrapped in plastic—hidden for over a month. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Angela Byrd. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?
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A summer night in Buckeye Lake, Ohio, turns deadly when a man is shot while singing karaoke with his girlfriend. As stunned bar patrons scramble for answers, investigators uncover a tangled web of jealousy and revenge. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Benjamin Hawk. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?
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When a 19-year-old single mother vanished from a mall parking lot in 1989, all that remained was her abandoned car—and several grainy photos from an ATM camera. No witnesses. No break-in. Just questions.
But with help from NASA and a cat’s hair, investigators built a chilling case against someone with a supposed alibi. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the disappearance of Lori Ann Auker. W...
On a quiet February morning, a 911 call shattered the calm. Two parents, Kristin and James Brock, were found shot to death in their bedroom. The caller? Their teenage daughter. As detectives searched for answers, an unlikely suspect would come into focus. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss a developing story out of Georgia. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?
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In July 2018, a 20-year-old young woman set out for an evening jog through her small Iowa town—and vanished without a trace. For over a month, her disappearance gripped the nation. Then, a chilling confession led police to a secluded cornfield, where the truth was buried. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Mollie Tibbetts. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?
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In the summer of 1983, a 27-year-old woman walked into the Oregon woods with her boyfriend—and was never seen again. For over four decades, her case grew cold… until a human skull and modern DNA testing brought the truth back to the surface. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the disappearance of Teresa Peroni. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?
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When Craig Dixon visited a friend for drinks, he never expected that it would cost him his life. On a summer night in Albuquerque, a jealous stalker broke in and opened fire, killing Craig in cold blood. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss Chase Cuffie, a stalker and a killer.
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Two teenagers. One tragic day. And a murder that changed their lives forever. When 17-year-old Austin Metcalf was killed, a small-town community was left shattered — and no one saw it coming. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss a developing story out of Texas. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?
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When a trusted doctor is accused of a brutal assault, DNA evidence seems to clear him. But how do you fake a blood test? Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss Dr. John Schneeberger—a man who used his medical skills to dodge justice… until the truth finally spilled out. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?
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In 1985, an Olympian, working as a trail guide in Montana, was abducted. Her kidnappers, two men living off the grid, hoped she would be the perfect wife in a forced marriage. But when things go from bad to worse, the woman refuses to allow herself to become a victim. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the kidnapping of Kari Swenson. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?
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When an English plastic surgeon feels betrayed by a colleague, he decides to settle the score. But when his victim survives a brutal attack, he is arrested and charged with the crime. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the killer surgeon, Peter Brooks. Will this case make you check the locks?
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In Washington State, a father picks up his daughters for visitation. When he fails to bring them home, their mother reports the girls missing. As a search begins, a mother's worst fears become reality. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss a developing story and the loss of three innocent children. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?
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