Is there a New England Serial Killer? Roundtable with Lordan Arts and Crawlspace Media In this special episode, Mike Morford from The Murder in My Family teams up with friends of the show, John Lordan of Lordan Arts , and Tim Pilleri and Lance Reenstierna of Crawlspace Media , in a roundtable discussion. Together they tackle a series of New England deaths that have been making headlines, and have some people asking the question; is there a New England Serial Killer? To support and listen AD-FREE...
May 23, 2025•1 hr 24 min
Introducing Morbidology, a preview of episode 294: The Mandan Massacre. It was just before 7:30AM on 1 April, 2019, when employees started to arrive at RJR Maintenance and Management in Mandan, North Dakota. When they entered the building, however, it quickly became apparent that something was amiss. A body was found, followed by another, then another, then another…. Make sure to subscribe to Morbidology across all podcast platforms and YouTube.
Mar 26, 2025•3 min
Introducing: Killer Communications AbJack Entertainment, the same network that brings you The Murder In My Family, has a brand new show launching March 1,2025. It's called Killer Communications, and it's hosted by Mike Morford. In each episode of Killer Communications, Mike discusses a true crime case where one of the clues is a mysterious form of contact; whether it's a frightening phone call to a victim, a mysterious email to the press, or a taunting letter sent to the press, these bizarre com...
Mar 01, 2025•11 min
After 163 episodes, The Murder in My Family is coming to a close. A note from show Creator and host Mike Morford: "I stepped away from hosting duties in 2024 but continued to produce the show. Host Eric Cater-Landin took over hosting duties, but due to personal reasons, had to step away from the podcast. At this point, after careful consideration, I have decided to end the show. It's been my honor to create this show and provide a platform to families of the murdered, to discuss their loved one'...
Jan 07, 2025•3 min
Introducing; Silkwood Silkwood is a multi-part podcast that intricately examines the life of whistleblower Karen Silkwood, the nuclear behemoth she sought to expose, the government’s role in potential wrong-doings, and asks the question: What actually happened on that cold and windy November night 50 years ago? Did Karen fall asleep at the wheel and die as the result of a true single-car crash? Did she die for what she knew and what she was on her way to expose? Was it an accident…or something f...
Dec 18, 2024•10 min
Episode 165 Lester and Carol Dotts Case Update In this episode, we update the case of Lester and Carol Dotts who were murdered during a robbery in their Farragut, TN home in February,1995. We first covered their case in episode 99 . To hear the full story of what happened to Carol, and Lester, it's advised that you go back and listen to that episode. In this episode, their daughter Jeanne updates us to what's going on in the case, and her battle to keep a killer behind bars. To visit the Faceboo...
Nov 02, 2024•36 min•Ep. 165
Introducing: Mind of a Serial Killer What makes a serial killer? Mind of a Serial Killer takes you deep into the twisted minds of history’s most notorious serial killers. Every Monday, hosts Vanessa Richardson and Dr. Tristin Engels, a Clinical and Forensic Psychologist, combines gripping true crime storytelling with expert psychological analysis to answer the question - what makes a serial killer? From Jeffrey Dahmer to Ted Bundy, explore not only their chilling crimes but the dark psychology b...
Oct 24, 2024•21 min
Episode 164 Loretta Benaderet Case Update In this episode of The Murder in My Family , host Eric Carter-Landin discusses the heartbreaking story of Loretta Benaderet, a 76-year-old woman who was killed by her own son, David, in a 2014 murder-suicide. As the layers of this tragic case are peeled back, we learn about a long history of mental illness, abuse, and denial that ultimately led to this devastating outcome. Loretta's daughter, Kim Adams, joins Eric in the episode to share her family’s sto...
Oct 05, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 164
Paul Bergrin is a hotshot criminal defense attorney in Newark, New Jersey. Seemingly unstoppable and with unorthodox methods, he’s built a reputation for getting his clients off the hook. But as Paul's legend grows, so do the suspicions swirling around him. When FBI Agent Shawn Brokos starts investigating a major drug ring, she makes a shocking discovery: the gang's most powerful player is none other than Newark’s star attorney. Has the ex-federal prosecutor crossed the line and started committi...
Sep 24, 2024•8 min
Episode 163 Unveiling Cold Justice: Madison McGhee's Journey to Solve Her Father's Murder In this episode, Eric speaks with Madison McGhee, the producer and host of the 'Ice Cold Case' podcast. Madison is on a mission to solve the 2002 murder of her father, John Cornelius 'J.C.' McGhee, who was tragically shot in his home in Bridgeport, Ohio. The conversation covers the complex and often contradictory details surrounding J.C.'s death, including the chaotic events at his sister Pearl's house and ...
Sep 21, 2024•52 min•Ep. 163
Episode 162 Nicole Schmidt and Candice Cooley In this special episode of 'Murder My Family', host Eric welcomes Nicole Schmidt, mother of Gabby Petito, and Candice Cooley, mother of Dylan Rounds. They share their heart-wrenching experiences of having their loved ones cases thrust into the national spotlight during the most traumatic periods of their lives. The episode delves into their advocacy work— Gabby Petito Foundation and Dylan's Legacy —and discusses transforming grief into purpose. The c...
Sep 07, 2024•39 min
Episode 161 Stacey Colbert In the midst of life's complexities and everyday moments, nothing can truly prepare you for the sudden loss of a loved one, especially when that loss is shrouded in the mysteries of an unexplained disappearance and an eventual tragic death. This is the heartbreaking yet inspiring story of Stacey Colbert, a bright young woman with a promising future who went missing in 1998. It is also the story of the unwavering determination of her family, friends, and loved ones to u...
Aug 24, 2024•58 min•Ep. 161
Episode 160 Suwannee Valley Unsolved In this episode, the host interviews Jason Futch, founder and executive director of Suwannee Valley Unsolved, a nonprofit organization focused on highlighting unsolved homicides and missing persons cases in Lake City, Florida. Jason shares his journey from being a criminal justice student to starting the organization after discovering a decades-old case during his college years. He discusses the unique challenges faced in the Suwannee Valley, the lack of reso...
Aug 10, 2024•46 min•Ep. 160
Episode 159 Velecia 'Lisa' Lewis In this emotional interview, Angela Lewis shares the tragic story of her cousin Lisa's murder and her family's ongoing struggle for justice. Angela recounts the close-knit family dynamic, Lisa's passion for becoming a veterinarian, and the tragic circumstances surrounding Lisa's 1999 death. Despite two potential suspects being cleared, Angela suspects foul play involving someone close to the family. She details her relentless efforts to get law enforcement to reo...
Jul 27, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 159
Episode 158 Marcos Perez and Nick Ortega On June 3rd, 2023, avid outdoorsman Marcos Perez and his best friend Nick Ortega were tragically killed at a house party in Albuquerque, New Mexico, following a peaceful day of fishing in the Jemez mountains. Despite over a year passing since the incident, there have been no arrests or clear answers. Eric Carter Landin speaks with the boys' mothers, Vanessa and Danielle, who share the young men's vibrant lives and the aftermath of their senseless deaths. ...
Jul 13, 2024•38 min•Ep. 158
Episode 157 Lliana Lily Rose Garcia This episode highlights the devastating consequences of road rage, recounting the tragic story of four-year-old Lily Rose Garcia, who was killed in a road rage incident in 2015. Eric shares alarming statistics on road rage, while guest Veronica, Lily's mother, talks about her daughter's life and the heart-wrenching events leading to her death. Veronica advocates for stricter road rage laws and increased public awareness to prevent similar tragedies. The episod...
Jun 29, 2024•30 min•Ep. 157
Episode 156 Jacob Landin Case Update In this episode, host Eric Carter-Landin provides a detailed update in the case of his baby brother; Jacob who was killed in 1987. His death was a homicide, with evidence of a vicious, and violent attack. Despite a clear suspect in the case, justice has eluded Jacob's family. We first covered Jacob's story back in Episode 94 of The Murder in My Family. Now, as host of the show, Eric brings on his mom Brenda to discuss what progress they have made over the yea...
Jun 15, 2024•40 min•Ep. 156
Episode 155 Ruben Pacheco Seeking Justice for Ruben Pacheco: Unsolved Mystery and Family's Unyielding Pursuit In this heartfelt episode, Tina Whitley, Chris Pacheco, and John Pacheco share their treasured memories of Ruben Pacheco, who was tragically murdered in 1997. They recount his warm personality and the unfortunate circumstances surrounding his death. The conversation reveals inconsistencies in the police report, suspicions about the investigation, and frustrations over the lack of progres...
Jun 01, 2024•42 min•Ep. 155
Episode 154 Zachariah Juwaun Shorty On July 21st 2020 Zachariah Juwaun Shorty was hanging out with some friends and making music. Zach had an important court date and his mom, Vangie Randall Shorty was reminding him not to miss it. She heard from him around 3 pm as he called using another phone to ask her to bring him a charger. Vangie brought the charger and offered to take Zach to her house. He said he wasn't ready. She promised to call after work to see if he was ready then. This would be the...
May 18, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 154
Listen Now: Happily Never After: Dan & Nancy Nancy Brophy fills her novels with romantic betrayals and murder. It’s a far cry from her quiet life in the suburbs, where she and her chef husband, Dan, are living out their golden years. But when Dan is shot dead, Nancy finds herself at the center of a murder case that could be ripped from the pages of her novels. From Wondery, this is a story about what happens when the line blurs between fiction and reality. Listen to Happily Never After: Dan ...
May 08, 2024•5 min
Episode 153 Meet Your New Host; Eric Carter-Landin After more than 150 episodes, original host Mike Morford steps aside from hosting the show, and introduces the new host- his friend, and past guest of the show; Eric Carter-Landin. Eric is a past guest of the show. In episode 94 , he spoke about the heartbreaking case of his little brother Jacob who was murdered in 1987, and whose killer has never faced justice. Since then, Eric has started his own podcast True Consequences , and has become a wo...
May 04, 2024•26 min•Ep. 153
Episode 152 Juan Leon Laureles Rewind In this episode, we rewind and go back into The Murder In My Family vault to explore the case of Juan Leon Laureles who was murdered in Brown County, TX and was seemingly the victim of a hate crime because he was gay. Since the original release of our episode in July, 2021, Leon's case has gotten a lot more media attention in an ongoing effort to see his case solved, and his killer, or killers identified. You'll hear from Leon's niece Arlene in this episode ...
Apr 20, 2024•43 min•Ep. 152
Episode 149 James 'Jimmy' Townsend In 1985, 13 year old James 'Jimmy' Townsend was a popular boy in his hometown of Monroe, Louisiana. He was a friendly and gifted athlete who played a variety of sports and excelled at them. By September of that year, Jimmy had become involved in boxing, but that wasnt all that was new for Jimmy. He was also a new father to a baby girl; Kristy. Being a father at 13 was certainly going to be a challenge for Jimmy, but he was ready to take it on. Sadly, he'd never...
Feb 24, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 149
Episode 148 The Hanson Family Murders In December, 2021, a shocking triple murder happened in Milbank, SD. 29 year old Jessica Hanson, her unborn daughter Annika, who she was 9 months pregnant with, and her 59 year old husband Clyde were murdered in their residence in separate attacks in an act of domestic violence at the hands of Clyde's brother, Brent Hanson. The attacks were brutal; while Jessica was at work, Clyde was beaten to death with a baseball bat in his bed while the Hanson's young so...
Feb 10, 2024•52 min•Ep. 148
When a charismatic young doctor announces revolutionary treatments for cancer and HIV, patients from around the world turn to him for their last chance. As medical experts praise Serhat Gumrukcu’s genius, the company he co-founded rockets in value to over half a billion dollars. But when a team of researchers makes a startling discovery, they begin to suspect the brilliant doctor is hiding a secret. From Wondery, the new season of Dr. Death: Bad Magic is a story of miraculous cures, magic and mu...
Jan 22, 2024•5 min
Episode 146 Kendrick Jerry Kendrick Jerry was a man who had a troubled past, but was working to turn his life around. He was focusing on family. The 47 year old father of five sons was excited to find out he had a sixth child on the way; a daughter with his fiancé Arin. Arin was due in October, 2023, but sadly, Kendrick would never see his daughter born. On June 25,2023, Kendrick was shot to death in front of witnesses following an altercation at a Chevron gas station in Columbia County, Florida...
Jan 13, 2024•43 min•Ep. 146
Episode 145 Robert Gonzalez In the early morning hours of August 31st, 2013, 21 year-old father of 2, Robert Gonzalez was stabbed 15 times by a group of 4 men in August 2013 as he walked home from a club with his friend in a Chicago neighborhood. His friend was able to escape and tell police what happened. Robert was rushed to an area hospital, but soon died from his wounds. Despite Robert's friend being an eye witness to the attack, and rumors over the years about who may have been involved, th...
Dec 10, 2023•36 min•Ep. 145
Episode 144 Zachary 'Zack' Flyte In January, 2017, 21 year old Zachary Flyte, or Zack as he was known, was excited to embark on a new chapter in his life. He was going to take a test to get into the police academy. He felt it would be an excellent way to take care of his 3 young children. By all accounts, he was excited for the opportunity, but he would never get the chance. Days before he was supposed to take the test, his mom Jamie would get a heartbreaking phonecall that her son was in the ho...
Nov 26, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 144
Episode 143 Leslie Rodriguez 27 year old Orlando, Florida resident, Leslie Rodriguez by all accounts was a positive force and good friend to those that knew her. She always had a smile, and brought happiness and positive energy to every situation. Described as a 'ray of sunshine', Leslie was a new mom to a young son, Roman and was looking to the next chapter in her life after breaking off a relationship with Roman's father, 28 year old Devin Griggs. Leslie's mom Eileen, and stepfather moved from...
Nov 12, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 143
Episode 142 Darrell Holderman On June 1st, 2022, 78 year old Darrell Holderman was working a job as a security guard watching over a prisoner at a Dayton, Ohio area hospital. He wasn't supposed to work that day, but he picked up an extra shift. Despite his age and declining health, Darrell was a hard worker. The beloved father and grandfather had served his country proudly in Vietnam, and just a month a way from his 79th birthday, he had no intentions of slowing down as he was focused on working...
Oct 28, 2023•56 min•Ep. 142
