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?
Episodes
In Las Vegas, police received two 911 calls within 45 minutes. What seems to be a simple street fight soon turns into something much darker. And police meet an attacker with a deadly appetite. Join John Conner in a special solo episode as he dives deep into the dark to cover a breaking story out of Nevada. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?
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In 2014, California's San Fernando Valley began experiencing a large number of vehicular shootings. At first, police believed these incidents to be isolated cases of road rage. But as more and more victims were discovered, it soon became clear that there may be a serial killer hunting in the area. And with the shootings seeming to be completely random, finding the gunman would prove to be a challenge. Join Olivia Cornu an...
When a local fire chief's wife dies from an apparent seizure, the community is heartbroken. But to some, not all is what it appears. And as the police continue their investigation, they discover a tale of infidelity and possible murder. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss a breaking case out of Washington state. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?
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In 2014, a woman was leaving a local bar when a man abducted her. The masked attacker held her at gunpoint and attempted to sexually assault her. Luckily, she escaped with her life. But for nearly a decade, the identity of her assailant was unknown. That is, until now. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss a developing story in Minnesota. Will this case be enough to make you check the lo...
When police receive a 911 call about an Amtrak train crash, they believe it will be the worst call of the day. But when dispatch receives word that a man is walking down the street holding a human leg and possibly eating it, things go from bad to worse. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss breaking news out of California. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?
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In 1989, a 5-year-old boy was reported missing when he failed to get off the school bus. For two days, South Carolina police and volunteers searched for the boy. And sadly, they would make a heartbreaking discovery. But were the child's parents hiding something? And how long would it take for them to face justice? Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Justin Lee Turner....
When a customer in a restaurant is unhappy with the quality of her food, she flies into a rage. And it's her actions in the store that land her in hot water with law enforcement. But it's the judge's sentence that makes this story truly interesting. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss Rosemary Hayne and the flying burrito bowl. Will this case be enough to make you check the...
In 1980, a sophomore attending Mount Hood Community College in Oregon was sexually assaulted and murdered. Though several witnesses come forward, police are unable to locate a suspect. And for 40 years, the case would be cold. But in 2021, police finally caught a break using modern DNA technology. And a decades-old cold case finally comes to an end. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss ...
A bizarre bank robbery has the FBI scratching their heads. Because of this, they turn to Twitter for help. And when the suspects are identified and turned in, everyone involved is in for a surprise. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss a developing story out of Houston. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?
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When police find three family members murdered inside their home, they struggle to find a lead. But when they turn to local surveillance footage, suspects quickly come into focus. And the disguises they used could fool anyone. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to cover a developing story in Minnesota. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?
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In 1971, a family in New Jersey appears to have it all. But below the surface, relationships are strained. The family's patriarch is hiding secrets from his family. And he'll eventually be on the run. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the List family murders. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?
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When a woman in Florida arrives at her daughter's school to pick her up, she learns the teen is missing. Authorities immediately begin searching, fearing the worst. Police then question the mother's boyfriend. And dark secrets begin to surface. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Madeline Soto. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?
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When the body of a young woman turns up in an Ohio field, police immediately begin searching for her killer. As they chase down leads, a suspect comes into focus. And his past is particularly violent. However, he was never held fully responsible for his previous crimes. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Reagan Tokes. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?
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On November 17th, 2014, a 911 dispatcher in Tennessee answered a disturbing call. The man on the other end of the line told the dispatcher that he had shot his wife and placed her in a deep freeze. But two days later, he found she was still alive. Did the couple have a history of domestic violence? And what could drive a man to do such a horrific thing to his wife? Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark t...
In Colorado, not one but two funeral homes are stockpiling human remains. And the reason behind the build-up of bodies may be more shocking than you think. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss these breaking stories. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?
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Between 1992 and 1993, the bodies of two Phoenix women were found brutally murdered and sexually assaulted. The police have never seen anything like it. And, with no leads, the case goes cold. But 20 years later, using the latest DNA technology, a killer is brought to justice. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Angela Brosso and Melanie Bernas. Will this case be enough to make...
A SWAT team is dispatched to a home in Portland, OR. Once they arrive, they find a former wrestler who refuses to leave, and a tense standoff ensues. But it is what authorities discover after that is truly heartbreaking. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they discuss the murder of Janette Becraft. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?
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A doctor in Oklahoma arrives home from work on Valentine's Day to find his wife murdered. Police immediately begin looking for a suspect, but a strange message in a Valentine's card provides a dark clue. And detectives start to think the good doctor may be hiding something. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Susan Hamilton. Will this case be enough to make you ch...
When a Mississippi man seemingly vanishes, police begin to look for leads. Authorities interview the man's mother but soon find that her story doesn't add up. And as they look deeper into her past, detectives make a violent discovery. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the disappearance and murder of John Alan Gaither. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?
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In Ontario, the police respond to reports of a toddler walking down a road alone. What they don't know is that they are about to discover a brutal murder scene. But who would commit such a heinous act? And is this all a tragic case of mistaken identity? Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murders of Charlisa Clark and Pasquale De Sorto. Will this case be enough to make you chec...
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