In November 2009, 21-year-old Christina Whittaker went out for her first night with friends after becoming a new mom but by morning, she’d vanished without a trace from Hannibal, Missouri. What began as an ordinary girls’ night quickly spiraled into a baffling missing-persons case filled with conflicting eyewitness accounts, troubling rumors, and unanswered questions. Fifteen years later, Christina’s mysterious disappearance continues to haunt her family and the small town of Hannibal, MO. Suppo...
Jul 08, 2025•43 min
In this week’s Weekly Docket, we’re breaking down some major developments: Bryan Kohberger’s surprising guilty plea and upcoming sentencing for the Idaho murders; Sean “Diddy” Combs’ mixed jury verdict and pending October sentencing; shocking new court filings in Noah Presgrove’s mysterious death, with his family naming names; the tragic Australian case of Julian Story, whose search has been paused after his partner, Tamika Chesser, was charged with murder; and California naturopathic parents Jo...
Jul 04, 2025•32 min
Here’s what’s going on with the Bryan Kohberger case, friends, and it’s stirred up a lot of emotion. Bryan Kohberger, accused of murdering four University of Idaho students: Kaylee Goncalves, Maddie Mogen, Ethan Chapin, and Xana Kernodle, is reportedly set to plead guilty in exchange for avoiding the death penalty. He’ll face life in prison (four consecutive life terms), and a hearing is scheduled for July 2 to make it official. Why this plea deal? The prosecution has strong DNA evidence (as we ...
Jul 01, 2025•11 min
On this week’s Weekly Docket, we cover five shocking cases making headlines. First, an Arkansas woman missing for over a year is found alive, leaving her family stunned and desperate for answers. Next, we unpack the troubling scene in Iowa where 88 children were abruptly removed from a church summer camp amid serious abuse allegations. Then, we revisit the infamous Matthew Muller case, as the Netflix star finally confesses to a brutal kidnapping from three decades ago. In Florida, a disturbing t...
Jun 27, 2025•35 min
Amy Bishop was supposed to be the classic success story: a Harvard-educated biologist, devoted mom of four, and respected professor climbing the academic ladder. But beneath her impressive résumé was a history of buried secrets, unchecked rage, and disturbing red flags that no one seemed willing to acknowledge. Until one cold afternoon in February 2010, when Amy walked into a faculty meeting armed with a loaded gun, ruining lives and revealing a past that would make everyone wonder...was this sh...
Jun 24, 2025•56 min
1. (1:08) The Karen Read Verdict 2. (8:18) 796 Babies in the Septic Tank – The Mother and Baby Home Tragedy 3. (16:31) Christina Formella Case Updates – A Teacher’s Shocking & Explicit Texts to Student 4. (25:24) Rachel Todd’s Arrest and the Search for 3-Year-Old Claire Bell 5. (34:10) Attack on Two Minnesota Lawmakers by Vance Luther Boelter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mamamystery/donations Advertising ...
Jun 20, 2025•49 min
Just two days before her dream Disney-themed wedding, Molly Watson was found murdered on a quiet Missouri backroad, shot execution-style. Molly had believed she’d finally found her soulmate in James Addie, her fiancé and coworker. But as investigators dug deeper, they uncovered a chilling secret: James was living a double life, hiding a wife of 23 years and spinning a web of lies so tangled it stunned even seasoned detectives. This episode unravels the shocking events leading up to Molly’s tragi...
Jun 17, 2025•1 hr 1 min
1:00 - Manhunt for Travis Decker – Father on the Run in Washington 11:01 - “First Date” Murder Trial – Maxwell Anderson and the Death of Sade Robinson 21:05 - A Note in the Sandwich Shop – Florida Woman Rescued from Months of Captivity 29:08 - The Karen Read Trial : The Defense RESTS! Sources: Washington triple-murder manhunt – Fox 13 Seattle (Tyler Slauson & Alejandra Guzman) ; NPR News ; Associated Press . Maxwell Anderson trial – WISN 12 Milwaukee ; CNN/WYMT News . Florida captivity rescu...
Jun 13, 2025•50 min
In this episode, Austin and I dive into the complicated life and shocking downfall of Aaron Hernandez, the NFL player whose promising career unraveled amidst violence and controversy. From his challenging childhood marked by family turmoil, abuse, and hidden trauma, Aaron rose to become a standout high school athlete with immense potential. However, beneath the surface, troubling signs started to emerge...drug use, explosive anger, and several encounters with the law. We take a close look at Aar...
Jun 10, 2025•1 hr 29 min
0:00 Father, Travis Decker, Murdered 3 Daughters and is On The Run 9:52 JP Miller Remarries 13:58 Todd and Julie Chrisley Pardoned by Trump 20:13 Karen Read Trial Updates Keywords: Karen Read, Micah, Micah Miller, Chrisleys, Travis Decker, true crime, trial updates, forensic evidence, witness testimonies, evidence tampering, public perception, media influence, legal analysis, Trump Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.co...
Jun 06, 2025•54 min
In this episode, we take a detailed deep dive into one of America’s darkest and most haunting unsolved mysteries: The Villisca Axe Murders. On a quiet night in June of 1912, the peaceful town of Villisca, Iowa, was shaken by the brutal murder of the Moore family and their two young guests. Eight innocent victims, bludgeoned in their sleep with their own axe. Go to https://zbiotics.com/MAMA and use MAMA at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. Learn more about your ad...
Jun 03, 2025•51 min
1. (1:11) “Harvard Morgue Scandal: Former Manager Pleads Guilty to Selling Stolen Body Parts” 2. (6:06) “Deadly Hit-and-Run Horror: Alabama Man Charged with Killing Woman Using Her Own Car” 3. (9:58) “Florida Man’s Shocking Rampage: Survives Alligator Attack Only to Be Fatally Shot by Police” 4. (15:50) “OnlyFans Model’s Revenge Murder: Coast Guard Veteran Pleads Guilty to Killing Alleged Rapist” 5. (23:35) “Arkansas ‘Pop-Tart’ Abuse Case: Couple Charged with Torturing and Starving Young Girl” L...
May 30, 2025•32 min
(0:35) Hawaii Bullying Horror: Teens Arrested After Brutal Attack on Special-Needs Woman Sparks Viral Outrage (6:17) CEO Murdered in Manhattan: Luigi Mangione’s Trial for Killing UnitedHealthcare Executive Sparks Political Firestorm (11:42) South Carolina House of Horrors: Infant Rescued, Over 40 Animals Found Amid Shocking Neglect (18:27) Diddy Trial Bombshells: Cassie’s Emotional Testimony, Kid Cudi’s Car Bombing, and Shocking Allegations (34:51) Valeria Márquez Livestream Murder: TikTok Influ...
May 23, 2025•44 min
In this episode, we’re diving deep into the haunting disappearance of Kyron Horman, the 7-year-old boy who vanished from Skyline Elementary School in Portland, Oregon, on June 4, 2010. After posing proudly in front of his science fair project, Kyron seemingly vanished into thin air sparking Oregon’s largest-ever search effort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mamamystery/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://r...
May 20, 2025•59 min
1:09 - Menendez Brothers Resentenced – A Chance at Parole After 35 Years 6:31 - Sean “Diddy” Combs Trial: Shocking Testimony and Bombshell Revelations 15:08 - The Alexander Brothers: Luxury Real Estate Moguls Charged with Sex Trafficking (Including a Minor) 23:21 - Cape Girardeau Tragedy: Cacey Bright Allegedly Shoots Her Adult Daughter with Down Syndrome 32:56 - University of Idaho Murders Case: Bryan Kohberger’s Road to Trial and New Revelations 44:05 - BAD BLOOD: Blake Lively allegedly tried ...
May 16, 2025•56 min
Yesterday, we were shown unseen footage of Brian Higgins strolling around the Canton PD an hour or so after Karen Read dropped John O'Keefe off at the house on Fairview Road. The surveillance showed him doing various things like moving vehicles and transfering items from one car to another... but even more curiously, it showed him talking on the phone despite him denying that he made any phone calls that night. So, who was he talking to that late at night? And what were they talking about?.... L...
May 14, 2025•24 min
In this episode, I recap Days 7–13 of the Karen Read trial, and things got intense. Since it's a lot to cover, here are the timestamps of each day: Day 7 (1:25) Jen McCabe is still on the stand, cross with Alan Jackson. Day 8 (9:00) Paramedic, Katie McLaughlin, reveals Karen’s alleged confession at the scene. Day 9 (30:26) Emotional voicemails and forensic evidence link Karen's SUV to the crime. Day 10 (38:05) Digital forensics clarify disputed Google search timeline. Day 11 (49:30) Evidence mis...
May 13, 2025•1 hr 27 min
1. 2:00 “Zachary Nehus Arrest: Hot Springs Superintendent’s Husband Faces Child Porn Charges Again” 2. 22:38 “Clark Perry Baldwin Convicted: Serial Killer Truck Driver Finally Found Guilty After 30 Years” 3. 27:00 “Michael Pitt Charged: ‘Boardwalk Empire’ Actor Faces Serious Sexual Assault and Abuse Allegations” 5. 31:10 “Former WWF Star Michael Droese Arrested in Dark Web Child Porn Sting” 6. 35:42 “Amish Community Shaken: Samuel Hochstetler Charged in Rosanna Kinsinger’s Murder” Learn more abo...
May 09, 2025•43 min
In 1981, Wanda McCoy was brutally murdered in the small town of Grundy, Virginia. Her brother-in-law, Roger Keith Coleman, quickly became the prime suspect. Despite Coleman’s consistent claims of innocence, he was convicted and sentenced to death. This controversial case captured national attention, leading to public campaigns, media coverage, and intense debates about the death penalty and wrongful convictions. In an unprecedented move years after Coleman’s execution, posthumous DNA testing fin...
May 06, 2025•45 min
0:45 Deadly Confrontation Over Alleged Assault in Vineland, NJ 5:00 Serial Killer Fears After 8 Bodies Found in New England 15:00 Kansas City Firefighter-Paramedic Stabbed to Death by Ambulance Patient 20:41 Teen Mom Lured to Her Death via Dating App – Florida “Killer Couple” Case 29:00 Missing Missouri Teen Rescued 700 Miles Away in Colorado – Thanks to Instagram 35:40 California Man Predicts His Own Murder on Facebook – And It Comes True Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.c...
May 02, 2025•44 min
Recapping the events of April 29th in the Karen Read ReTrial! Jen McCabe takes the stand and Judge Bev issues a stern warning to the Defense regarding their relationship with ARCCA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mamamystery/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Apr 30, 2025•39 min
In Day 5, we heard from forensic data analyist and product manager for Cellbrite, Ian Whiffin, regarding the infamous google search, "hos long to die in cold". Then, there was a voir dire for the two ARCCA experts, Daniel Wolfe and Andrew Rentschler. We're still waiting to hear if their testimony, which is CRUCIAL to the defense, will be allowed by Judge Cannone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mamamystery/donat...
Apr 29, 2025•20 min
In this episode, we’re diving into one of the most brutal and heartbreaking cases in Kansas history—the Wichita Massacre. Over the course of just six days in December 2000, brothers Reginald and Jonathan Carr left a trail of unimaginable violence across the city of Wichita. Their crimes included robbery, rape, and the cold-blooded execution of five innocent people. But as horrifying as their spree was, this story is also about survival, resilience, and the strength of one woman who lived to tell...
Apr 29, 2025•1 hr 4 min
The second trial of the Commonwealth vs. Karen Read started this week and I break it down each day for you in 30 minutes or less! If you appreciate this kind of content, please share it with a friend and I would love you forever! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mamamystery/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy...
Apr 25, 2025•13 min
In Day 3 of Karen Read’s trial, jurors heard revealing text messages between Karen and John O’Keefe, highlighting tension and insecurity in their relationship. The prosecution presented a controversial clip from a recent interview, where Karen described John’s mother, Peggy, remarking, “It looks like he got hit by a car.” The day wrapped up early due to scheduling conflicts, with the trial set to resume with a visit to the scene where John’s body was discovered. Learn more about your ad choices....
Apr 25, 2025•9 min
TIMESTAMPS: (0:36) Florida State University Shooting: Phoenix Ikner Identified as Shooter in Campus Tragedy (4:20) Cold Case Solved: Paul Hicks Arrested for Wife Regina Rowe Hicks’ 2001 Murder (7:15) Bronx Apartment Horror: 4-Year-Old Girl Found Alive with Bodies of Mother and Brother (9:57) Easter Family Tragedy: Shatice Jackson Charged After Killing Ex-Boyfriend Mickese Bostic (12:12) Mid-Air Hijacking Foiled: Armed Passenger Takes Down Attacker on Belize Tropic Air Flight (15:30) El Paso Walm...
Apr 25, 2025•29 min
The second trial of the Commonwealth vs. Karen Read started yesterday and I break it down for you in 30 minutes or less! If you appreciate this kind of content, please share it with a friend and I would love you forever. 2:50 - The Prosecution’s Opening Statement 6:19 - The Defense’s Opening Statement 15:15 - Facts vs. Speculation 21:35 - What will be different this time? 25:15 - Testimonies from Day 1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support this podcast at —...
Apr 24, 2025•31 min
In April 2006, 27-year-old medical student Brian Shaffer walked into a popular college bar in Columbus, Ohio and never walked out. Despite security footage showing him entering the Ugly Tuna Saloona, no camera ever caught him leaving. With no sign of struggle, no use of his bank accounts, and no trace of him anywhere, Brian’s disappearance has baffled investigators for nearly two decades. In this episode, we dig into the eerie timeline, explore the suspicious behavior of those closest to him, an...
Apr 22, 2025•41 min
The Weekly Docket is a new segment I'm introducing where I discuss some of the top headlines from the week! Let me know what you think! 1:00 Menendez Brothers Update 5:30 Indiana Cold Case, Solved After 50+ Years 8:10 Missing 82-year-old Found Buried in Concrete 11:25 Berlin Doctor Accused of Killing 15 Patients 14:51 Huge Update in the Grant Solomon Story Want to request a case? Go to MAMAMYSTERY.com and fill out the form on the landing page. For Spotify listeners, Listen to the Grant Solomon (...
Apr 21, 2025•22 min
I'm interrupting our typical schedule to release an extra episode about this case as it is currently developing in Frisco, TX. Karmelo Anthony, a 17 year old student is accused of stabbing 17 year old Austin Metcalf at a track meet after Karmelo refused to leave the tent where Austin and his teammates were sheltering from the rain. An altercation ensued and Austin ultimately lost his life, bleeding to death in his twin brother's arms. Karmelo and his supporters are claiming that this was in self...
Apr 18, 2025•31 min
