Moms and Mysteries: A True Crime Podcast
Moms and Mysteries is a true crime podcast hosted by Mandy and Melissa, two friends who deep dive into a new case each week. Conversational in tone and heavy on the levity, you’ll enjoy their original takes on both the well-known, and those lesser heard of true crime stories.
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May 28, 2024 • 56 mins
Susan McFarland grew up in Missouri, and had a successful career, but while in the midst of planning her divorce to Richard McFarland, she ultimately went missing and was found murdered. The investigation revealed a series of suspicious actions by Richard, leading police straight to his doorsteps.
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May 21, 2024 • 51 mins
In October of 2018, David Carter was reported missing by his family. He was later found dismembered along a highway 100 miles away from his home. It didn’t take police long to look into his girlfriend, Tammy Williams, but by the time they had enough evidence to charge her, she had gone on the run. She is currently the only female on the U.S. Marshals' top 15 Most Wanted Fugitive List.
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May 14, 2024 • 60 mins
This week we're delving into the story behind two dismembered torsos discovered in Northern Alabama, that unearthed a tale of revenge and secrets.
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May 7, 2024 • 53 mins
Jamilla 'Millie' Smith, a beloved mother of two, radiated warmth that touched the lives of all who knew her. Tragically, her light was extinguished by the hands of her abusive ex-boyfriend, leaving authorities and her grieving family in a relentless pursuit of justice and answers.
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May 3, 2024 • 9 mins
A teenage girl sneaks out of her bedroom window in the middle of the night and calls 911. What law enforcement finds behind the front door is a house of horrors
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April 30, 2024 • 67 mins
Adolph Coors III, heir to the Coors brewing fortune, led an exciting life until his tragic kidnapping in 1960, which resulted in his untimely death. When police finally tracked down the man who had kidnapped Adolph and sent a ransom letter to his unsuspecting wife, they realized that this kidnapper had a violent past he was literally trying to escape from.
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April 23, 2024 • 58 mins
In July 2022, Strongsville, Ohio police responded to a car crash where three occupants, including Mackenzie Shirilla, Dominic Russo, and Davion Flanagan, were found. Tragically, Dominic and Davion were pronounced dead at the scene, while Mackenzie survived with critical injuries. Investigators soon shifted their focus from the accident being unintentional to the belief that Mackenzie purposefully crashed the car with the intention ...
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April 16, 2024 • 57 mins
Donna O’Steen was found stabbed to death in her home after failing to pick up her daughter from piano lessons. Many believe the investigation into her murder was overshadowed by the assassination of Thomas Wales, an Assistant U.S. Attorney, leading many to believe that authorities prioritized solving his murder over Donna’s, leaving both cases unsolved.
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April 9, 2024 • 61 mins
Albert Johnson Walker, dubbed "The Rolex Killer," is a Canadian convict serving time for embezzlement and the murder of Ronald Platt. He notably did this by assuming aliases, and even deceiving others into believing his daughter was his spouse.
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April 2, 2024 • 45 mins
In 2017, Sara Starr, a beloved teacher in Coffee County, Alabama, was tragically found shot dead in her driveway. Despite years of investigation due to sparse evidence, authorities ultimately uncovered a complex murder-for-hire scheme.
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March 26, 2024 • 56 mins
In 1987, college student Cathy Sposito was brutally murdered while hiking in Yavapai County, Arizona. Decades later, through the efforts of volunteers and advances in genetic genealogy, her case and others were solved, providing closure to victims' families.
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March 19, 2024 • 57 mins
Lana Stempien, a vibrant attorney with a love for boating, disappeared mysteriously with her boyfriend Chuck Rutherford during a planned trip on Lake Huron in 2005. Despite extensive investigations and theories, including suspicions of foul play, Lana's body was found weeks later, while Chuck's whereabouts remain unknown, leaving the case unresolved and fraught with unanswered questions.
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March 12, 2024 • 53 mins
In 2015, Carrie and Steven Turner were getting ready for retirement, on the verge of a peaceful life in Myrtle Beach, met a tragic end during a fateful trip. After the police found their bodies in their hotel room, the search was on to find the couple’s son, who quickly became the number one suspect.
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March 5, 2024 • 56 mins
Bianca Carrasco, a devoted mother of three, went missing in May 2016 after a reported argument with her husband, leaving her family desperate for answers. Nearly eight years without answers, the family remains determined to find Bianca and prove she would not have willingly left her children and belongings behind.
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February 27, 2024 • 66 mins
Dubbed "the world's most wanted woman" in the late 1990s and early 2000s, Elaine Parent was sought for the murder of her potential roommate, Beverly McGowan. Using over 20 different identities and mastering disguise, Elaine eluded authorities for more than a decade.
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February 20, 2024 • 63 mins
This week we are discussing the life and tragic death of Judy Malinowski, a woman from Ohio, who lost her life after being set on fire by her ex-boyfriend in 2015. Despite suffering severe burns, she fought for two years before succumbing to her injuries, sparking widespread outrage and calls for justice.
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February 13, 2024 • 55 mins
This week, we are discussing the story of a young mother named Nicole VanderHeyden, who was murdered after a night out with her boyfriend and other friends. And while police quickly honed in on a suspect, as more information came in, they quickly realized that the most obvious suspect isn't always the correct one.
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February 6, 2024 • 61 mins
In 2019, renowned child psychiatrist Dr. Thomas Bouchard went missing after a trip to Las Vegas. Police quickly discovered that he was not a missing person but rather the victim of a gruesome homicide.
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January 30, 2024 • 66 mins
This week, we are discussing the murder of 19-year-old Alaska native Sonya Ivanoff, who was walking home one night after visiting a friend. Fortunately a brave eyewitness came forward with information that would turn the investigation on its head.
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January 23, 2024 • 62 mins
This week, we are discussing the disappearance and assumed murder of New York resident Gail Katz as she attempted to leave her abusive husband. Decades go by before Gail’s family learns the truth about what happened to her from a very unlikely person.
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