Mystery & Merlot
Small town girl, wife and mom of three shares her love of true crime; sometimes with the help of a friend or two to co-host maybe over a glass of wine. Go along as we delve into these unbelievable stories. Are you a TRUE true crime junkie? How much do you really know?
Episodes
April 23, 2022 • 26 mins
Single mother murdered and mutilated by someone sworn to protect and serve. Finally receives justice after almost years.
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November 1, 2021 • 44 mins
5 murders still plague small town Bardstown KY. Starting with the ambush of Officer Jason Ellis in 2013, the Netherland murders in 2014, the dissapearance and death of mother of 5 Crystal Rogers in 2015, and the subsequent assassination of her loving father Tommy Ballard in 2016.
https://www.wlky.com/article/fbi-puts-rush-on-2-items-of-interest-found-in-crystal-rogers-search/37516323#
Watch "The Dissapearance of Crystal Rogers"
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https://www.wlky.com/article/fbi-puts-rush-on-2-items-of-interest-found-in-crystal-rogers-search/37516323#
Watch "The Dissapearance of Crystal Rogers"
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October 18, 2021 • 15 mins
Rodney Alcala - bachelor #1 murdered at least 9 women and potentially many more. Under the guise of a photo contest he lured many unsuspecting women to their death.
For more information
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/24/us/rodney-alcala-dead-dating-game.html
https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/rodney-alcala
https://abcnews.go.com/US/close-call-serial-killer-rodney-alcala-appeared-dating/story?id=75039197
For more information
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/24/us/rodney-alcala-dead-dating-game.html
https://www.biography.com/crime-figure/rodney-alcala
https://abcnews.go.com/US/close-call-serial-killer-rodney-alcala-appeared-dating/story?id=75039197
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October 17, 2021 • 14 mins
We finish up the story of Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell. The horrific sadness left in the wake of their crimes.
For more information see-
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/family-lori-vallow-said-her-marriage-doomsday-author-chad-daybell-n1280351
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/chad-daybell-children-mother-asphyxiated/
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/chad-daybell-children-claim-he-was-fooled-lori-vallow-48-hours/
https://www.azcentral.com/s...
For more information see-
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/family-lori-vallow-said-her-marriage-doomsday-author-chad-daybell-n1280351
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/chad-daybell-children-mother-asphyxiated/
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/chad-daybell-children-claim-he-was-fooled-lori-vallow-48-hours/
https://www.azcentral.com/s...
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October 17, 2021 • 14 mins
Doomsday Mommy herself Lori Vallow. Unlucky in love until she meets fellow conspiracy theorist Chad Daybell and the 2 along with Alex Cox kill anyone in their way.
For more information see-
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/family-lori-vallow-said-her-marriage-doomsday-author-chad-daybell-n1280351
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/chad-daybell-children-mother-asphyxiated/
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/chad-daybell-children-claim-he-was-fo...
For more information see-
https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/family-lori-vallow-said-her-marriage-doomsday-author-chad-daybell-n1280351
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/chad-daybell-children-mother-asphyxiated/
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/chad-daybell-children-claim-he-was-fo...
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August 6, 2021 • 13 mins
Mental disorders aren't something to make fun of. But they shouldn't be ignored. After only serving 7 years for the brutal public murder of Tim Mclean, Will Baker is a free man. Roaming the streets of Canada without any recourse. Could you be his next victim?
Check out the following for more info-
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-38945061
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/feb/11/mentally-ill-man-who-beheaded-bus-passeng...
Check out the following for more info-
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-38945061
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2017/feb/11/mentally-ill-man-who-beheaded-bus-passeng...
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July 5, 2021 • 24 mins
Keith Hunter Jesperson is a saddistic jerk who doesn't value women or human life or animal life for that matter. He couldn't stand not getting credit for his work so he confessed and signed it with a smiley face.
For more information check out-
Evil Lives Here- "Put on a Happy Face" Season 3 Episode 11
https://www.marieclaire.com/culture/a36757893/melissa-moore-life-after-happy-face-killer-interview-2021/
https://www.biography.com/crim...
For more information check out-
Evil Lives Here- "Put on a Happy Face" Season 3 Episode 11
https://www.marieclaire.com/culture/a36757893/melissa-moore-life-after-happy-face-killer-interview-2021/
https://www.biography.com/crim...
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June 27, 2021 • 22 mins
Joyce Mclain was 16 when she was brutally murdered. It took almost 40 years for justice to be served.
Check out the following for more information-
https://www.newscentermaine.com/mobile/article/news/local/justice-for-joyce-the-trial-her-family-community-has-waited-37-years-for/97-512137687
https://unsolved.com/gallery/joyce-mclain/
https://bangordailynews.com/topic/joyce-mclain/
https://wgme.com/news/local/maine-man-found-guilty-in-19...
Check out the following for more information-
https://www.newscentermaine.com/mobile/article/news/local/justice-for-joyce-the-trial-her-family-community-has-waited-37-years-for/97-512137687
https://unsolved.com/gallery/joyce-mclain/
https://bangordailynews.com/topic/joyce-mclain/
https://wgme.com/news/local/maine-man-found-guilty-in-19...
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June 13, 2021 • 24 mins
She was desperate for fulfillment and he was desperate for freedom. A prison break was supposed to provide both.
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Check out these links for more information-
https://www.nola.com/news/article_971d3204-cacb-11eb-b366-3ff3167934e0.html
https://www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/alcatraz-escape
https://tobydorr.com/
https://www.oxygen.com/crime-time...
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Check out our website at mysterynmerlot.godaddysites.com
Check out these links for more information-
https://www.nola.com/news/article_971d3204-cacb-11eb-b366-3ff3167934e0.html
https://www.fbi.gov/history/famous-cases/alcatraz-escape
https://tobydorr.com/
https://www.oxygen.com/crime-time...
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May 26, 2021 • 34 mins
The only mystery in this case is why there has been no justice or action taken on behalf of the family. See the links below for more info and for ways to speak out-
https://www.change.org/p/andy-beshear-justice-for-breonna-taylor
https://www.standwithbre.com/
The New York Times Presents- The Killing of Breonna Taylor
20/20- S43 E5 Say Her Name Breonna Taylor
https://www.wdrb.com/in-depth/internal-investigation-louisville-police-told-no-...
https://www.change.org/p/andy-beshear-justice-for-breonna-taylor
https://www.standwithbre.com/
The New York Times Presents- The Killing of Breonna Taylor
20/20- S43 E5 Say Her Name Breonna Taylor
https://www.wdrb.com/in-depth/internal-investigation-louisville-police-told-no-...
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May 17, 2021 • 44 mins
A husband is supposed to love and protect his family. But he's also supposed to be faithful. Poor Laci she just wanted to be a mom. She deserved better than she got. Connor too.
For more info look at these-
Dateline
20/20
https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/laci-peterson-murder-everything-you-need-to-know-199774/
https://edition.cnn.com/2007/US/law/12/11/court.archive.peterson10/
https://www.nytimes.com/2004/12/01/us/divor...
For more info look at these-
Dateline
20/20
https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/laci-peterson-murder-everything-you-need-to-know-199774/
https://edition.cnn.com/2007/US/law/12/11/court.archive.peterson10/
https://www.nytimes.com/2004/12/01/us/divor...
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May 9, 2021 • 27 mins
A 3 year old is raped and murdered. The police look no further than her innocent father helping to destroy a family and delay justice for the real murderer.
See the following for more info-
https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2019/06/psychologist-explains-why-people-confess-crimes-they-didn-t-commit
https://abcnews.go.com/US/fbis-hunt-riley-foxs-killer-revealed-major-mistakes/story?id=77505898
abc7chicago.com/riley-fox-wilmington-story-dea...
See the following for more info-
https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2019/06/psychologist-explains-why-people-confess-crimes-they-didn-t-commit
https://abcnews.go.com/US/fbis-hunt-riley-foxs-killer-revealed-major-mistakes/story?id=77505898
abc7chicago.com/riley-fox-wilmington-story-dea...
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May 1, 2021 • 21 mins
A brutal murder of 18 year old Angie Dodge and the wrongful conviction of Chris Tapp finally finds justice after 20+ years thanks to a mom who never gives up.
Check out the following for more info-
https://www.eastidahonews.com/2021/02/brian-dripps-pleads-guilty-to-the-rape-and-murder-of-angie-dodge/
https://abcnews.go.com/US/mothers-pursuit-justice-overturns-wrongful-conviction-catches-true/story?id=76392277
20/20 Episode "Stranger t...
Check out the following for more info-
https://www.eastidahonews.com/2021/02/brian-dripps-pleads-guilty-to-the-rape-and-murder-of-angie-dodge/
https://abcnews.go.com/US/mothers-pursuit-justice-overturns-wrongful-conviction-catches-true/story?id=76392277
20/20 Episode "Stranger t...
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April 25, 2021 • 26 mins
In 1970 someone took 12 year old Kelly Albright from her home and then took her life - stabbing her 18 times after raping her. Evidence is missing. No one is ever arrested.
Check out the following for more info-
https://www.hutchnews.com/article/20131207/News/312079907
http://forums.delphiforums.com/coldcases/messages/2728/128
https://www.hutchnews.com/article/20151008/Entertainment/310089910
https://www.insider.com/us-cold-cases-true-...
Check out the following for more info-
https://www.hutchnews.com/article/20131207/News/312079907
http://forums.delphiforums.com/coldcases/messages/2728/128
https://www.hutchnews.com/article/20151008/Entertainment/310089910
https://www.insider.com/us-cold-cases-true-...
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April 19, 2021 • 29 mins
Imagine being four years old, your mom is your whole world and you find her murdered in a pool of blood. At 40 years old, with the help of an old classmate you decide its time to finally get justice. This is the story of the murder of 23 year old single mother Loretta Jones in 1970 Price, Utah and how after 46 years her killer is found.
For more info check out-
On the Case with Paula Zahn S16 E14
Exhumed S1 E3
https://archive.sltrib.c...
For more info check out-
On the Case with Paula Zahn S16 E14
Exhumed S1 E3
https://archive.sltrib.c...
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April 10, 2021 • 35 mins
Sometimes truth is more horrific than fiction. This serial killer was the inspiration for which the Scream Movie franchise was loosely based on. Danny Rollings wants to blame his childhood for killing 8 people, raping unknown numbers of women, and armed robbery but really not even that deep down he's just evil.
Check out the following for more info-
https://www.biography.com/news/danny-rolling-scream-killer-gainesville
https://www.ga...
Check out the following for more info-
https://www.biography.com/news/danny-rolling-scream-killer-gainesville
https://www.ga...
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April 4, 2021 • 37 mins
Hiding behind depravity and wealth the murder of 4 Detroit area kids remains unsolved even 40 years later.
Check out the following for more info-
The Kill Jar by J Reuben Appleman
Catherine Broad's Blog- https://catherinebroad.blog/
https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/2019/02/01/the-oakland-county-child-killer-case-background/
Watch- Children of the Snow
Check out the following for more info-
The Kill Jar by J Reuben Appleman
Catherine Broad's Blog- https://catherinebroad.blog/
https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/2019/02/01/the-oakland-county-child-killer-case-background/
Watch- Children of the Snow
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March 20, 2021 • 26 mins
The fight for justice isn't over. But on today's episode we will discuss actual evidence and what should have been done in the first place.
Check out these links for more info-
https://www.eldoradonews.com/news/2017/oct/13/mindhunter-former-fbi-unit-chief-recalls-high-prof/
https://www.oxygen.com/the-forgotten-west-memphis-three/crime-news/west-memphis-three-case-new-dna-testing-wanted
http://proclaimjustice.org
https://www.truthandjust...
Check out these links for more info-
https://www.eldoradonews.com/news/2017/oct/13/mindhunter-former-fbi-unit-chief-recalls-high-prof/
https://www.oxygen.com/the-forgotten-west-memphis-three/crime-news/west-memphis-three-case-new-dna-testing-wanted
http://proclaimjustice.org
https://www.truthandjust...
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March 5, 2021 • 23 mins
Three young boys were murdered. Three teenagers were wrongfully convicted. Over 20 years later the real murderer is still out there.
Check out these sources for more info-
https://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/20/us/20arkansas.html?hp
https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/murder/the-west-memphis-three-case-an-evolving-story-of-doubt-misinformation
https://www.oxygen.com/the-forgotten-west-memphis-three
Send us an email at mysterynm...
Check out these sources for more info-
https://www.nytimes.com/2011/08/20/us/20arkansas.html?hp
https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/murder/the-west-memphis-three-case-an-evolving-story-of-doubt-misinformation
https://www.oxygen.com/the-forgotten-west-memphis-three
Send us an email at mysterynm...
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February 24, 2021 • 17 mins
When you're 8 years old and its summer you just want to play with your friends. Never do you dream that its not safe....
Check out the following for more info-
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/jackie-clarke-fredericton-murder-the-detectives-1.4856829
https://globalnews.ca/news/4523478/n-b-detective-who-helped-solve-murder-of-young-girl-reconciles-with-past/
Case That Haunts Me- Season 2 Episode 5
Email us at mysterynmerlot@g...
Check out the following for more info-
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/jackie-clarke-fredericton-murder-the-detectives-1.4856829
https://globalnews.ca/news/4523478/n-b-detective-who-helped-solve-murder-of-young-girl-reconciles-with-past/
Case That Haunts Me- Season 2 Episode 5
Email us at mysterynmerlot@g...
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