Military Murder

Military Murder

Do military true crime headlines leave you hungry for every detail? Dive into your next mystery with Military Murder. Every Monday, host Mama Margot - lawyer by day, storyteller by night - brings you in-depth accounts of infamous and underreported military crime cases. With over 15 years of active military service, Margot bridges the gap between the battlefield (or just basic military life) and the courtroom, so you won't have to hunt down details across countless sources - Margot does the digging for you. Since its debut in 2019, Military Murder has been the destination for 100s of gripping stories that illuminate the darker side of military service. On the show, you'll hear about cold cases, unsolved cases, and cases which received little, if any, media coverage. If you're passionate about true crime with a military twist, welcome home! Follow along and join a community of dedicated Military Murder listeners.

Episodes

September 28, 2025 60 mins
Tara Grinstead disappeared from her house in October 2005. The investigation led authorities to various suspects over the years, but sadly, Tara’s case went ice cold. Then in 2016, a budding filmmaker (Payne Lindsey) decided to investigate the case in season 1 of his true crime podcast, Up and Vanished. The podcast was a hit and by early 2017, GBI released a statement, they had made an arrest in Tara Grinstead’s case. 10 days later...
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John Author Getreu was the son of an Army Sergeant Major. John committed a heinous crime while a dependent at a German installation and after serving time was deported back to the U.S. He found himself in California. He married twice and appeared to be living his best life, until he was tied to 2 murders in the 1970s at Stanford.  This is the story of Margaret Williams, Leslie Perlov and Janet Taylor.  ⸻ 🎧Need More to Bin...
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The search for missing 16-year old Josephine Jimenez lasted 10 days. When her body was discovered in an orchard - suspicion quickly fell on a local boy she hung out with the day she vanished. But a call from NCIS investigating a sextortion scheme by one of their own marines flipped the case on its head.  Dig in with Margot, as she tells you this tragic story that involved various anonymous text messages that will be reminiscent ...
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These are 5 of the top headlines in military news. NOTE: All persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.  Today I cover these 5 headlines:  -August 2025 Fort Stewart Mass Shooting (all victims survived) -Montana Owl Bar Shooting and Manhunt -14-year old Allegedly Shot His Parents Then Called 911 From A Church -1974 German Cold Case Finally Sees Resolution in 2025 -A Texas Woman Files a Civil Wrongful Deat...
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In 2018, Border Patrol agent Juan David Ortiz was unmasked as a serial killer in Laredo, Texas. Over the course of two weeks, he brutally murdered four women—Melissa Ramirez, Claudine Anne Luera, Guiselda Alicia Cantu, and Janelle Ortiz—targeting vulnerable victims he lured into his truck. His crimes sent shockwaves through the community and raised troubling questions about oversight in law enforcement ranks. ⸻ 🎧Need More to...
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In this special episode, Margot is joined by Tom Arnold, a cybersecurity expert and author of the children's book 'The Digital Detective'. The duo discusses the importance of protecting kids online, especially during the back-to-school season. They highlight real-life frightening cases involving Roblox, emphasizing the need for parents to be vigilant.  They delve into how to discuss online safety with children, the distinction b...
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In early December 2022, dismembered body parts were found scattered over a 3 mile radius in Georgia. The Jane Doe remained anonymous for 6 months, but due to genetic geneology, her identity was discovered. The victim was 40-year old Mindi Kassotis. Her parents were shocked to learn that she had not only been murdered, but dismembered, because they had been told Mindi died at a hospital from a stroke. Authorities then arrested Mi...
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After talking to CSM Womack, I wanted to dig into the 2003 Camp Pennsylvania insider attack conducted by Hasan Akbar, one of four men on military’s death row. In this episode, I dive into the story through the post trial appeals and even discuss the victims' continued fight for the purple heart.  Check out CSM (Ret) Womack’s book Embedded Enemy - available on amazon!  ⸻ 🎧Need More to Bing? Listen to over 50 EXTRA full le...
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Today I wrap up my discussion with CSM (Ret) Bart Womack, author of Embedded Enemy: The Insider Threat. Join us for this discussion of his survival after escaping 2 grenade attacks in his own tent, and the hunt for the enemy who wore the same uniform as him…This is Part 2.  Check out CSM (Ret) Womack’s book Embedded Enemy - available on amazon!  ⸻ 🎧Need More to Bing? Listen to over 50 EXTRA full length episodes on Patreon! ...
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Today I have the pleasure of speaking to CSM (Ret) Bart Womack, author of Embedded Enemy: The Insider Threat. Join us for this discussion of his survival after escaping 2 grenade attacks in his own tent, and the hunt for the enemy who wore the same uniform as him…This is Part 1.  To listen to Part 2 early and ad-free visit patreon.com/militarymurder and sign up for any tier - including the FREE tier!  Check out CSM (Ret) Wo...
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NOTE: All persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.  Today I cover these 6 headlines:  1. The April 2025 attempted escape by two inmates at the USDB  2. The murder of Angelina Resendiz 3. The murder of Andrew Smith 4. The Memorial Day Little River, SC, cruise shooting that left 10 injured 5. COLD CASE ARREST: The murder of David Vanderzee  6. COLD CASE REOPENED: The Grogan Family Disappearance (1992 case)...
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Gene “Alex” Scott was a marine veteran with the goal of starting a security business. After his grandfather gave him $80,000 to get a head start, life was great! But tragedy struck on Father’s Day 2020, when Alex walked in to find both his grandfather (Gene Rogers) and his great grandmother (Billie Rogers) dead.  The investigation that followed left an entire community shocked.  Margot walks you through this gruesome crime th...
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These are 6 of the top headlines in military news. NOTE: All persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.  Today I cover these 6 headlines:  -Dewayne Johnson plead guilty to killing his pregnant wife (Mischa Johnson) while stationed at Schofield Barracks -Jesse Arguizoni’s family fights for justice after they were left in the dark on how she died (spoiler, her husband, Navy Lt Commander Christopher Olsen has ...
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After speaking to Rose Thayer (from Stars & Stripes) who covered the court-martial of former Sgt Greville Clarke, I am issuing an updated timeline.  The charge sheet was over 10 pages long and included various additional charges that made the case somewhat confusing.  Here is a link to the original episode released on 12 May 2025:  https://pdst.fm/e/chtbl.com/track/743517/traffic.megaphone.fm/MMP7879433258.mp3?updated=174705...
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THIS CASE IS ONGOING! I will provide an update when one is available. Travis Decker is wanted on a Washington State and Federal Warrant for the Murder of his 3 young daughters. On Friday, May 30th, 2025, Travis picked up his daughters from his ex-wife Whitney on a routine visit. It was supposed to last 3 hours but Travis never returned the girls. Whitney reported the girls missing, but the police refused to issue an Amber Al...
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In January 1994, a hiker near Muir Beach, California, made a grisly discovery—a woman’s body, wrapped in a sleeping bag, dumped off a coastal cliffside. The victim was Sopha Wonggoun, a mother of two and eight months pregnant. The suspect? Her husband, Technical Sergeant Saner Wonggoun of Travis Air Force Base. Within days of the murder, TSgt Wonggoun vanished—leaving behind his children, his uniform, and a stunned military comm...
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In this shocking episode, I discuss a case out Kleine Brogel Air Base in Belgium.   In 2023, SSgt Wright was driving from Belgium to the Netherlands, when she failed to yield, hitting a woman on a bicycle. The woman was Faride Khoshnoud Fashandi. She later passed from her injuries and her husband became enraged. When the Dutch authorities relinquished authority over the case, handing the case to the U.S. to pursue, he decided to...
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Here’s a preview of Deep Cover, a podcast about people who lead double lives. Deep Cover’s new season (Season 5) reveals a story of stolen valor and misplaced heroism. Listen to Deep Cover: The Truth About Sarah on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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In this shocking episode, we expose the terrifying case of Sgt. Greville Clarke—a soldier stationed at Fort Hood (now Fort Cavazos)—who preyed on his fellow service members in a brutal 18-month crime spree. From 2021 to 2022, Clarke broke into Army barracks, raped and tortured female soldiers, and even attempted to murder one. Despite multiple reports and escalating violence, the predator evaded capture for over a year. This is ...
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April 28, 2025 44 mins
This episode is also available in video via Spotify Premium and YouTube. In 2002, 22-year-old Jennifer Servo, a rising news reporter, was found murdered in her Abilene, Texas apartment. Bright, ambitious, and new to the area, Jennifer had her whole future ahead of her. But within weeks of starting her dream job, her life was tragically cut short. More than two decades later, her case remains unsolved — and questions still linger...
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