When wealthy philanthropist Jack Mossler met the beautiful bombshell Candace Weatherby, he thought it was a match made in Heaven. They quickly married and started their lives together in Houston. But Candace had no intention of settling into the bored housewife life. And her choice of affair partner would be so shocking that it would lead to a messy public divorce, and ultimately, murder. Sources: No One Is Perfect: The True Story Of Candace Mossler And America's Strangest Murder Trial by Ron Sm...
Oct 06, 2021•54 min•Ep. 27
Today, we continue diving into the story of the Roseboro family. We’ll hear more about Michael’s affair that became more obsessive, and the investigation into Jan’s death that ultimately led to justice. Self-Care & Prepare Tips This Week: Self-care: Shower Bombs Prepare: If you feel like something is off based on how someone reacts to it, trust that instinct. Sources: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/48-hours-lady-in-the-pool/ Scorned: Love Kills Season 4 Episode 2 “Funeral Homewrecker” Love Her...
Sep 29, 2021•49 min•Ep. 26
When Jan Roseboro was found dead in her pool, her family immediately suspected that she had died of a heart attack. After all, her life seemed perfect, and nobody would want to hurt her. At least, that’s how it looked on the surface. But there was a secret in her family, one that led to her death. Sources: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/48-hours-lady-in-the-pool/ Scorned: Love Kills Season 4 Episode 2 “Funeral Homewrecker” Love Her to Death by M. William Phelps Special thanks to: Matthew Lee Schip...
Sep 22, 2021•51 min•Ep. 25
When Kathy Miller came home from school to tell her mother Mary that a man had followed her on her way home from swim class, Mary was worried. She assured Kathy that she would accompany her next time so she could keep her safe. But within just a few days, Kathy went missing. The search for her would unravel a serial killer and rapist who skated through the system and continued on his path of destruction for far too long. Self-Care & Prepare Tips This Week: Self-care: Book of the Month Prepar...
Sep 15, 2021•56 min•Ep. 24
Today we continue the tale of Diane Downs. Police were sure they had caught the killer, but they needed more evidence. As the investigation continued, the DA wasn’t sure if they would ever have enough to convict. Everything would fall on the shoulders of one small girl. Self-Care & Prepare Tips This Week: Self-care: Manta Sleep Masks Prepare: Don’t pick up hitchhikers Sources: Small Sacrifices by Ann Rule 20/20 Episode: My Mother’s Sins https://www.the-sun.com/news/1629652/diane-downs-childr...
Sep 08, 2021•53 min•Ep. 23
On May 19, 1983, a young woman pulled up to the ER shouting, “somebody help! Somebody shot my kids!” The nurses and emergency staff rushed to attempt to save the three young children. While they operated, police began to speak with the mother, Diane Downs. At first, the case seemed like a strange accident. But they quickly began to think something more sinister had occurred. Sources: Small Sacrifices by Ann Rule 20/20 Episode: My Mother’s Sins https://www.the-sun.com/news/1629652/diane-downs-chi...
Sep 01, 2021•56 min•Ep. 22
Today, we continue the saga of the Hart Family. Jen and Sarah Hart seemed on the outside like loving, progressive parents. They adopted six children to form the perfect family. But on the inside, the family wasn’t as perfect as they seemed on social media. In fact, they held a secret that led to isolation, despair, and death. Self-Care & Prepare Tips This Week: Self-care: Stay hydrated Prepare: Always make the call to CPS if you suspect abuse! Sources: Broken Harts (view on Discovery+) https...
Aug 25, 2021•38 min•Ep. 21
In 2018, an SUV was found at the bottom of a 100 foot cliff, containing bodies of an unidentified family. The investigation quickly led police to the Hart family, an active and social family with six adopted Black children that attended festivals and promoted love, peace, and joy. But the family had a secret, one that would shed light on this terrible tragedy. Sources: Broken Harts (view on Discovery+) https://www.cnn.com/2019/04/06/us/hart-family-crash-inquest-searches/index.html https://www.ny...
Aug 18, 2021•42 min•Ep. 20
Today, we continue the tale of Stacy Peterson and Kathy Savio, two of Drew Peterson’s wives that met untimely ends. We’ll hear more about Stacy’s attempts to leave Drew, her disappearance, and Drew’s bizarre media behavior, along with the investigations and trials. Self-Care & Prepare Tips This Week: Self-care: Sour candy for morning sickness! Prepare: Don’t marry a Peterson. Sources: Drew Peterson: An American Murder Mystery Fatal Vows: The Tragic Wives of Sergeant Drew Peterson https://abc...
Aug 11, 2021•46 min•Ep. 19
When a 23 year old mom in Illinois went missing, the community rallied, determined to find her. All except one man—her husband, Drew Peterson. Drew’s strange media behavior and hidden past would lead the police down a twisting tale of abuse, murder, and violence. Sources: Drew Peterson: An American Murder Mystery Fatal Vows: The Tragic Wives of Sergeant Drew Peterson https://abcnews.go.com/US/drew-petersons-stepbrother-testifies/story?id=9625025 https://kutv.com/news/local/40-of-police-officer-f...
Aug 04, 2021•40 min•Ep. 18
Today we continue learning all about the 13 Turpin children—the horrors they faced, the abuse they lived with day in and day out, and the life that they believed they were cursed to suffer forever. Self-Care & Prepare Tips This Week: Self-care: Scalp massage brush Prepare: If you see something, say something to the police! Sources: The Family Next Door: The Heartbreaking Imprisonment of the Thirteen Turpin Siblings and their Extraordinary Rescue by John Glatt https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=...
Jul 28, 2021•55 min•Ep. 17
“I live in a family of 15 people and my parents are abusive. They abuse us and my two little sisters right now are chained up.” The chilling 911 call from 17-year-old Jordan Turpin would lead investigators to discover a house of horrors, where the 13 Turpin children had suffered every day of their lives. Sources: The Family Next Door: The Heartbreaking Imprisonment of the Thirteen Turpin Siblings and their Extraordinary Rescue by John Glatt https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lFg955I743E Special tha...
Jul 21, 2021•53 min•Ep. 16
Today we continue the story of Nannie Doss, the Giggling Granny. When life didn’t go Nannie’s way, she knew it was nothing a good stewed prune pie couldn’t fix, complete with her favorite ingredient—rat poison. She worked her way through a long list of husbands and plenty of innocent bystanders along the way. Self-Care & Prepare Tips This Week: Self-care: Teamotions Prepare: Don’t eat stewed prunes Sources: Black Widow: The True Story of Giggling Granny Nannie Doss by Ryan Green https://allt...
Jul 14, 2021•36 min•Ep. 15
When Nannie Doss found herself in an abusive home, she turned to the only outlet she had—books. Romance novels delighted her, and she was determined to find the love she wanted and deserved. She would let nothing, and no one, stand in her way. Sources: Black Widow: The True Story of Giggling Granny Nannie Doss by Ryan Green https://allthatsinteresting.com/nannie-doss-giggling-granny https://gizmodo.com/the-giggling-granny-serial-killer-who-smiled-all-the-1718086506 https://www.alabamaheritage.co...
Jul 07, 2021•40 min•Ep. 14
Today we’re diving deeper into the case of Skylar Neese. When an outgoing, hardworking teenager went missing in the middle of the night, her family knew something terrible had happened. As the police dug into the case, they felt sure the answer lied with her two best friends. But they weren’t prepared for what they discovered. Self-Care & Prepare Tips This Week: Self-care: Weighted blankets Prepare: Be mindful of what you put on social media—especially if you’re young Sources: Pretty Little ...
Jun 30, 2021•39 min•Ep. 13
Most of us would be thrilled if our children made a couple of close friends in high school. But when Skylar Neese befriended two girls, Sheila Eddy and Rachel Shoaf, she found herself in a dramatic triangle. Her behavior changed, but everyone chalked it up to her just being a teenager. Until she went missing in the middle of the night. Sources: Pretty Little Killers: The Truth Behind the Savage Murder of Skylar Neese by Daleen Berry, Geoffrey C. Fuller https://www.nbc.com/dateline-secrets-uncove...
Jun 23, 2021•41 min•Ep. 12
Today we continue the chaotic court and custody battle of the Rucki family. When we left off, you had heard all about Sandra Grazzini-Rucki’s manipulation, parental alienation, and her revolving door of lawyers, most notably joined by Michelle MacDonald. In today’s episode, we’ll learn how all of this led to the disappearance of Samantha and Gianna, and David’s fight to find his girls. Self-Care & Prepare Tips This Week: Self-care: Hyaluronic Acid, the new “hot” item in skin care. It’s a lif...
Jun 16, 2021•49 min•Ep. 11
When David Rucki and his wife Sandra found themselves in legal and financial trouble, Sandra came up with the perfect solution: an “on paper divorce” that would protect the family business and assets. What David didn’t realize was that he was landing himself smack dab in the middle of a chaotic custody battle that would rock his entire world, lead to years in the court system, and, ultimately, the disappearance of two of his children. Sources: The Girls Are Gone: The True Story of Two Sisters Wh...
Jun 09, 2021•48 min•Ep. 10
Two ill girls meet and befriend each other. In any other situation, that sounds like a happy story. But for Pauline Parker and Juliet Hulme, this bond would become obsessive, leading not just to an addictive and all-consuming friendship, but eventually to murder. Self-Care & Prepare Tips This Week: Self-care: Magnesium L Threonate (always talk with your doctor first!) Prepare: Pay attention to who you’re spending time with. If they’re bringing your mental health down, it’s NOT worth it! Sour...
Jun 02, 2021•40 min•Ep. 9
We’re back with part 2 of last week’s sad missing person case... After 7-year-old Kyron Horman went missing, his Portland community rallied to search for him. But the continued efforts turned up nothing but more pain and heartache for his mother, Desiree. Someone knows something. But is that someone keeping it quiet? Self-Care & Prepare Tips This Week: Self-care: Go see a therapist. It’s not just for extreme cases; everyone can benefit from therapy! Prioritize your mental health and take car...
May 26, 2021•52 min•Ep. 8
When 7-year-old Kyron Horman went missing from school on June 4, 2010, his entire community was shocked. Nobody was as shocked as his mother, Desiree, who immediately came to town to help look for him. But what was even more shocking was the strange behavior of someone close to Kyron, someone who he trusted to care for him. Sources: Boy Missing: The Search for Kyron Horman by Rebecca Morris Boy Missing: The Search for Kyron Horman by Rebecca Morris Little Boy Lost: An ID mystery https://www.fbi....
May 19, 2021•54 min•Ep. 7
We’re back with part 2 of the gruesome murder of a suburban housewife…. In the last episode, we heard all about the well-planned and poorly executed affair between church members Allan Gore and Candy Montgomery. Today, we’re covering what happened after they called it quits and how that led to a mom of two dead on the utility floor. *Update of interest on Candace Montgomery and the murder of Betty Gore: On May 9th 2022, Hulu is releasing a series called Candy, starring Jessica Biel as Candy Mont...
May 12, 2021•50 min
In the summer of 1980, two men received calls from their neighbor, Allan Gore, begging him to go check on his wife. They found the lights on, the car in the garage, but no sign of Betty Gore. They entered the house nervously, unsure of what to expect. Nothing could have prepared them for what they found— a gruesome crime scene that held secrets of anger, affairs, and a murder that would go down in Texas infamy. *Update of interest on Candace Montgomery and the murder of Betty Gore: On May 9th 20...
May 05, 2021•52 min
Today we will continue learning about Ron and Dan Lafferty, the murders of Brenda Lafferty and Erica Lafferty, and explore how discovering an old document inspired these brothers to entirely change their way of living. We’ll cover the events that led to an entire mission to eliminate several people and the repercussions for extreme religious fervour. *Update of interest on the Lafferty Brothers*: In May of 2022, Hulu released a true-crime drama series, Under the Banner of Heaven based on the boo...
Apr 28, 2021•1 hr 10 min
In July 1984 the gruesome murder of Brenda Lafferty and her baby Erica shock the devout Mormon community of Utah. Even more shocking, Brenda’s husband Alan says he knows exactly who committed the murders- his older brothers Ron and Dan Lafferty. Today we will dive into the history of this family, the religious beliefs that they were raised with and uncover details that led to this crime. *Update of interest on the Lafferty Brothers*: In May of 2022, Hulu released a true-crime drama series, Under...
Apr 21, 2021•56 min
Today, we continue with the most insane murder-for-hire plot we’ve ever heard. On the last episode, we learned all about Billie Earl Johnson and his team of East Texas Hooligans, the hitmen hired to kill Nancy Howard. Today, we’ll learn about more pieces of this crazy puzzle and the resolution. Self-Care & Prepare Tips This Week: Self-care: Shiatsu massagers , so you can destress and unwind with our true crime tales Prepare: Trust your instincts, trust your gut! Sources: Shooting of Nancy Ho...
Apr 14, 2021•56 min•Ep. 2
On August 18, 2012, 53-year-old Nancy Howard was shot in her head by an intruder demanding her purse. At first, it seemed like a standard burglary-gone-wrong incident. But as investigators dug deeper, this case was ANYTHING but standard. In fact, it was unlike anything they’d ever seen before. Sources: Shooting of Nancy Howard: A Journey Back to Shore by Anne Williams https://www.dmagazine.com/publications/d-magazine/2014/december/how-not-to-get-away-with-murder/ https://www.bbc.com/news/stories...
Apr 07, 2021•54 min
