Mama Mystery with Kelly Evans

Mama Mystery with Kelly Evans

Mama Mystery is your go-to true crime podcast, delivering gripping, straightforward storytelling with a perfect balance of occasional banter. Every week, host Kelly dives deep into compelling cases, covering everything from well-known mysteries to lesser-known crimes deserving attention. With meticulously researched episodes told in a conversational, relatable style, Mama Mystery feels like you're discussing true crime with a close friend. Join Kelly—and occasionally, her husband Austin—every Tuesday as they unpack complex cases, explore evidence, discuss theories, and give voices to the victims. This show is perfect for you if you also love shows like Serialously, Crime Junkies or Housewives of True Crime; Mama Mystery brings you weekly episodes filled with thoughtful analysis, empathy, and genuine curiosity. Hit subscribe and become part of a true-crime community that's honest, respectful, and completely binge-worthy. Welcome to Mama Mystery!

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July 8, 2025 43 mins

In November 2009, 21-year-old Christina Whittaker went out for her first night with friends after becoming a new mom but by morning, she’d vanished without a trace from Hannibal, Missouri. What began as an ordinary girls’ night quickly spiraled into a baffling missing-persons case filled with conflicting eyewitness accounts, troubling rumors, and unanswered questions. Fifteen years later, Christina’s mysterious disappearance contin...

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In this week’s Weekly Docket, we’re breaking down some major developments: Bryan Kohberger’s surprising guilty plea and upcoming sentencing for the Idaho murders; Sean “Diddy” Combs’ mixed jury verdict and pending October sentencing; shocking new court filings in Noah Presgrove’s mysterious death, with his family naming names; the tragic Australian case of Julian Story, whose search has been paused after his partner, Tamika Chesser...

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Here’s what’s going on with the Bryan Kohberger case, friends, and it’s stirred up a lot of emotion.

Bryan Kohberger, accused of murdering four University of Idaho students: Kaylee Goncalves, Maddie Mogen, Ethan Chapin, and Xana Kernodle, is reportedly set to plead guilty in exchange for avoiding the death penalty. He’ll face life in prison (four consecutive life terms), and a hearing is scheduled for July 2 to make it official.

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On this week’s Weekly Docket, we cover five shocking cases making headlines. First, an Arkansas woman missing for over a year is found alive, leaving her family stunned and desperate for answers. Next, we unpack the troubling scene in Iowa where 88 children were abruptly removed from a church summer camp amid serious abuse allegations. Then, we revisit the infamous Matthew Muller case, as the Netflix star finally confesses to a bru...
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Amy Bishop was supposed to be the classic success story: a Harvard-educated biologist, devoted mom of four, and respected professor climbing the academic ladder. But beneath her impressive résumé was a history of buried secrets, unchecked rage, and disturbing red flags that no one seemed willing to acknowledge. Until one cold afternoon in February 2010, when Amy walked into a faculty meeting armed with a loaded gun, ruining lives a...
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1. (1:08) The Karen Read Verdict 2. (8:18) 796 Babies in the Septic Tank – The Mother and Baby Home Tragedy 3. (16:31) Christina Formella Case Updates – A Teacher’s Shocking & Explicit Texts to Student 4. (25:24) Rachel Todd’s Arrest and the Search for 3-Year-Old Claire Bell 5. (34:10) Attack on Two Minnesota Lawmakers by Vance Luther Boelter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Just two days before her dream Disney-themed wedding, Molly Watson was found murdered on a quiet Missouri backroad, shot execution-style. Molly had believed she’d finally found her soulmate in James Addie, her fiancé and coworker. But as investigators dug deeper, they uncovered a chilling secret: James was living a double life, hiding a wife of 23 years and spinning a web of lies so tangled it stunned even seasoned detectives. This...
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1:00 - Manhunt for Travis Decker – Father on the Run in Washington 11:01 - “First Date” Murder Trial – Maxwell Anderson and the Death of Sade Robinson 21:05 - A Note in the Sandwich Shop – Florida Woman Rescued from Months of Captivity 29:08 - The Karen Read Trial : The Defense RESTS! Sources: Washington triple-murder manhunt – Fox 13 Seattle (Tyler Slauson & Alejandra Guzman) ; NPR News ; Associated Press . Maxw...
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In this episode, Austin and I dive into the complicated life and shocking downfall of Aaron Hernandez, the NFL player whose promising career unraveled amidst violence and controversy. From his challenging childhood marked by family turmoil, abuse, and hidden trauma, Aaron rose to become a standout high school athlete with immense potential. However, beneath the surface, troubling signs started to emerge...drug use, explosive anger,...
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0:00 Father, Travis Decker, Murdered 3 Daughters and is On The Run 9:52 JP Miller Remarries 13:58 Todd and Julie Chrisley Pardoned by Trump 20:13 Karen Read Trial Updates Keywords: Karen Read, Micah, Micah Miller, Chrisleys, Travis Decker, true crime, trial updates, forensic evidence, witness testimonies, evidence tampering, public perception, media influence, legal analysis, Trump Learn more about your ad choices. Visit po...
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In this episode, we take a detailed deep dive into one of America’s darkest and most haunting unsolved mysteries: The Villisca Axe Murders. On a quiet night in June of 1912, the peaceful town of Villisca, Iowa, was shaken by the brutal murder of the Moore family and their two young guests. Eight innocent victims, bludgeoned in their sleep with their own axe. Go to  https://zbiotics.com/MAMA and use MAMA at checkout for 15% off any...
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1. (1:11) “Harvard Morgue Scandal: Former Manager Pleads Guilty to Selling Stolen Body Parts” 2. (6:06) “Deadly Hit-and-Run Horror: Alabama Man Charged with Killing Woman Using Her Own Car” 3. (9:58) “Florida Man’s Shocking Rampage: Survives Alligator Attack Only to Be Fatally Shot by Police” 4. (15:50) “OnlyFans Model’s Revenge Murder: Coast Guard Veteran Pleads Guilty to Killing Alleged Rapist” 5. (23:35) “Arkansas ‘Pop-T...
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(0:35) Hawaii Bullying Horror: Teens Arrested After Brutal Attack on Special-Needs Woman Sparks Viral Outrage (6:17) CEO Murdered in Manhattan: Luigi Mangione’s Trial for Killing UnitedHealthcare Executive Sparks Political Firestorm (11:42) South Carolina House of Horrors: Infant Rescued, Over 40 Animals Found Amid Shocking Neglect (18:27) Diddy Trial Bombshells: Cassie’s Emotional Testimony, Kid Cudi’s Car Bombing, and Sh...
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In this episode, we’re diving deep into the haunting disappearance of Kyron Horman, the 7-year-old boy who vanished from Skyline Elementary School in Portland, Oregon, on June 4, 2010. After posing proudly in front of his science fair project, Kyron seemingly vanished into thin air sparking Oregon’s largest-ever search effort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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1:09 - Menendez Brothers Resentenced – A Chance at Parole After 35 Years 6:31 - Sean “Diddy” Combs Trial: Shocking Testimony and Bombshell Revelations 15:08 - The Alexander Brothers: Luxury Real Estate Moguls Charged with Sex Trafficking (Including a Minor) 23:21 - Cape Girardeau Tragedy: Cacey Bright Allegedly Shoots Her Adult Daughter with Down Syndrome 32:56 - University of Idaho Murders Case: Bryan Kohberger’s Road to Trial...
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Yesterday, we were shown unseen footage of Brian Higgins strolling around the Canton PD an hour or so after Karen Read dropped John O'Keefe off at the house on Fairview Road. The surveillance showed him doing various things like moving vehicles and transfering items from one car to another... but even more curiously, it showed him talking on the phone despite him denying that he made any phone calls that night. So, who was he...
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In this episode, I recap Days 7–13 of the Karen Read trial, and things got intense. Since it's a lot to cover, here are the timestamps of each day:  Day 7 (1:25) Jen McCabe is still on the stand, cross with Alan Jackson. Day 8 (9:00) Paramedic, Katie McLaughlin, reveals Karen’s alleged confession at the scene. Day 9 (30:26) Emotional voicemails and forensic evidence link Karen's SUV to the crime. Day 10 (38:05) Digital ...
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1. 2:00 “Zachary Nehus Arrest: Hot Springs Superintendent’s Husband Faces Child Porn Charges Again” 2. 22:38 “Clark Perry Baldwin Convicted: Serial Killer Truck Driver Finally Found Guilty After 30 Years” 3. 27:00 “Michael Pitt Charged: ‘Boardwalk Empire’ Actor Faces Serious Sexual Assault and Abuse Allegations” 5. 31:10 “Former WWF Star Michael Droese Arrested in Dark Web Child Porn Sting” 6. 35:42 “Amish Community Shaken:...
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In 1981, Wanda McCoy was brutally murdered in the small town of Grundy, Virginia. Her brother-in-law, Roger Keith Coleman, quickly became the prime suspect. Despite Coleman’s consistent claims of innocence, he was convicted and sentenced to death. This controversial case captured national attention, leading to public campaigns, media coverage, and intense debates about the death penalty and wrongful convictions. In an unprecedented...
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0:45 Deadly Confrontation Over Alleged Assault in Vineland, NJ 5:00  Serial Killer Fears After 8 Bodies Found in New England 15:00 Kansas City Firefighter-Paramedic Stabbed to Death by Ambulance Patient 20:41 Teen Mom Lured to Her Death via Dating App – Florida “Killer Couple” Case 29:00 Missing Missouri Teen Rescued 700 Miles Away in Colorado – Thanks to Instagram 35:40 California Man Predicts His Own Murder on Facebook – And...
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