Marie Carlson was a vibrant woman rebuilding her life when she crossed paths with Pastor James Flanders and his wife, Tanya. What began as an act of generosity turned into a dark and twisted relationship that led to Marie’s disappearance in 2011. The truth behind her tragic fate involved a secret polygamous relationship, deceit, and a shocking betrayal by those she trusted most. In this episode of Mama Mystery, we unravel the details of Marie’s life, the suspicious circumstances surrounding her ...
Oct 08, 2024•41 min
Todays topics include: Listener write-ins! "Daycare Woes" Friendships with the opposite sex: Where is the line? Encouraging entrepreneurship in our kids Kids draw the darndest things.. Wanna be a part of our next Mama Minute episode?! Write to us! 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...
Oct 03, 2024•37 min
On March 30, 2024, the lives of Veronica Butler and Jillian Kelly came to a tragic end in a shocking case now known as the Kansas Moms Murders. What began as a custody dispute turned into a horrifying plot involving burner phones, staged accidents, and a chest freezer buried 10 feet deep in a cow pasture. Veronica and Jillian were ambushed and murdered by a group of conspirators led by Tiffany Adams, a woman desperate to stop Veronica from regaining visitation rights to her children. In this epi...
Oct 01, 2024•32 min
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, a name synonymous with hip-hop success and entrepreneurial brilliance, now finds himself at the center of one of the most shocking downfalls in entertainment history. From his rise as a cultural icon to his dramatic arrest in 2024, Diddy’s empire has been shaken by allegations of abuse, sex trafficking, and manipulation spanning decades. In this episode of Mama Mystery, we examine the timeline of events that led to Diddy’s public reckoning, including disturbing ‘Freak Off’ pa...
Sep 27, 2024•53 min
We're back!! I'm so excited to start creating more of these Mama Minute episodes. It's a chance for Austin and I both to be ourselves and actually communicate with our listeners on a more personal level. In this episode, we respond to some write-ins from our listeners. If you'd like to submit a topic for a Mama Minute, go to MamaMystery.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mamamystery/donations Advertising Inqui...
Sep 19, 2024•28 min
Madeline Soto was a vibrant 13-year-old girl from Kissimmee, Florida, whose life was tragically cut short in February 2024. What began as a desperate search for a missing child unraveled into a horrifying discovery of betrayal, abuse, and murder. Her disappearance led to the arrest of her mother’s boyfriend, Stephan Sterns, whose dark secrets painted a chilling picture of what happened to Madeline. In this episode of Mama Mystery, we walk through the haunting details of Madeline’s final days, fr...
Sep 16, 2024•36 min
Dan Markel was a brilliant legal scholar, a devoted father, and a man deeply respected in his field—but his life came to a shocking end on July 18, 2014, when he was gunned down in his driveway in Tallahassee, Florida. What began as a search for a killer uncovered a complex web of family tensions, a bitter custody battle, and a murder-for-hire plot that exposed deep cracks in a seemingly perfect family. In this episode of Mama Mystery, we unravel the chilling details of Dan’s murder, from the hi...
Jun 07, 2024•44 min
The trial of the State of Massachusetts vs. Karen Read has begun and witnesses are taking the stand. We'll talk about the opening statements and some of the testimony from key players like the first responders on the scene and notably, Colin Albert. 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...
May 18, 2024•36 min
Right now, there is a huge case creating a stir within the true crime space and followers of this story are somewhat divided on what they believe happened on the night of January 29, 2022 outside of a home in Canton, Massachusetts. A man named John O’Keefe, a Boston police officer, was found dead in a blizzard outside of a house in the Boston suburb. Just six hours earlier, his girlfriend, Karen Read, dropped him off at the house in Canton, belonging to a mutual friend, Brian Albert. But what ha...
May 10, 2024•37 min
The past 10 days have been a whirlwind and most of it has been very unpleasant. However, today, one of my worst nightmares came to fruition when an intruder broke into part of our home and we were home to confront him. Please listen and consider our story a PSA to make plans for protecting you, your family, and your home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mamamystery/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcir...
May 04, 2024•45 min
Ezra McCandless appeared to be a free-spirited artist trying to find her place in the world—but her story took a dark turn on March 22, 2018, when she was found bloodied and barefoot on a rural road in Wisconsin, claiming she had been attacked. What followed was a murder investigation that revealed a web of love, lies, and betrayal. In this episode of Mama Mystery, we unravel the tragic and chilling details of Alex Woodworth’s death, the volatile relationships that led to his murder, and Ezra’s ...
Apr 19, 2024•53 min
Laci Peterson was eight months pregnant and preparing for the arrival of her son, Connor, when she vanished on Christmas Eve in 2002. What began as a hopeful search for a missing woman turned into a devastating murder investigation that captivated the nation. As the world mourned Laci, suspicion quickly fell on her husband, Scott Peterson, whose lies and infidelity unraveled a story of betrayal and heartbreak. In this episode of Mama Mystery, we revisit the haunting details of Laci’s disappearan...
Mar 11, 2024•1 hr 5 min
Laci Peterson was eight months pregnant and preparing for the arrival of her son, Connor, when she vanished on Christmas Eve in 2002. What began as a hopeful search for a missing woman turned into a devastating murder investigation that captivated the nation. As the world mourned Laci, suspicion quickly fell on her husband, Scott Peterson, whose lies and infidelity unraveled a story of betrayal and heartbreak. In this episode of Mama Mystery, we revisit the haunting details of Laci’s disappearan...
Feb 29, 2024•42 min
Rebecca ‘Becky’ Bliefnick was a devoted mother, a brilliant nurse, and a beloved member of her Quincy, Illinois, community. But in February 2023, her life was tragically cut short when she was found brutally murdered in her home. The investigation revealed a story of a contentious divorce, disturbing threats, and a trail of evidence that pointed directly to her estranged husband, Timothy Bliefnick—a man once known for his cheerful appearances on Family Feud. In this episode of Mama Mystery, we d...
Feb 21, 2024•50 min
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Feb 16, 2024•1 hr 1 min
Lauren Hugelmaier was a bright, compassionate young woman with a close-knit family and a promising future. But her life was cut short in September 2017 in one of the most shocking domestic violence cases to date. Her husband, Matthew Phelps, made a chilling 911 call claiming he had killed Lauren in a dreamlike state, blaming an overdose of cough medicine. What followed was a harrowing investigation into a marriage riddled with financial strain, infidelity, and dark obsessions. In this episode of...
Feb 07, 2024•27 min
On a cold January night in 2008, 19-year-old Brianna Denison vanished from a friend’s home in Reno, Nevada, leaving behind only a small bloodstain on her pillow. What began as a missing persons case soon unraveled into a chilling hunt for a serial predator responsible for a string of sexual assaults in the area. Tragically, Brianna’s body was found weeks later, confirming every parent’s worst fear. In this episode of Mama Mystery, we recount the heartbreaking details of Brianna’s abduction and m...
Feb 02, 2024•34 min
Laura Ackerson was a hardworking young mother determined to build a life for herself and her two sons. But her bitter custody battle with her ex-partner, Grant Hayes, turned into a nightmare when Laura vanished in July 2011. Days later, her dismembered remains were discovered in a Texas creek, marking one of the most chilling domestic murder cases in recent history. In this episode of Mama Mystery, we explore Laura’s tumultuous relationship with Grant, the shocking involvement of his new wife, A...
Jan 23, 2024•49 min
Lauren Giddings was a 27-year-old law student preparing for the next chapter of her life when she suddenly vanished in June 2011. Just days after friends and family reported her missing, police discovered her dismembered remains near her apartment complex in Macon, Georgia. The horrifying revelation sent shockwaves through the community, but the most chilling part? Her killer was someone she knew. In this episode of Mama Mystery, we delve into the tragic case of Lauren Giddings, the meticulous i...
Jan 15, 2024•37 min
Megan Nichols was a bright and talented 15-year-old from Fairfield, Illinois, whose sudden disappearance on July 3, 2014, left her family and community desperate for answers. Initially dismissed as a runaway case, her mysterious disappearance turned into a haunting investigation that spanned years. In 2017, Megan’s remains were discovered in a shallow grave, finally providing the answers her family had been seeking—but also revealing a disturbing truth about those closest to her. In this episode...
Jan 08, 2024•35 min
On September 10, 2017, 19-year-old Kenneka Jenkins was found dead in a hotel freezer after attending a party at the Crowne Plaza Chicago O’Hare Hotel in Rosemont, Illinois. Her tragic death sparked widespread speculation, fueled by unsettling surveillance footage of Kenneka wandering the hotel halls, clearly intoxicated. How did she end up in the freezer, and could she have been saved? In this episode of Mama Mystery, we explore Kenneka’s final hours, the missteps that delayed her discovery, and...
Dec 18, 2023•31 min
Dean Corll, infamously known as ‘The Candy Man,’ was a seemingly ordinary electrician and candy company owner in Houston, Texas. But beneath his friendly exterior lurked one of the most prolific and sadistic serial killers in U.S. history. Between 1970 and 1973, Corll, with the help of two teenage accomplices, Elmer Wayne Henley and David Brooks, tortured and murdered at least 28 young boys in what became known as the Houston Mass Murders. In this episode of Mama Mystery, we delve into Corll’s c...
Dec 11, 2023•38 min
Ashley Pittman Scott was a beloved teacher, a devoted friend, and a shining light in her Memphis community. But behind the facade of her seemingly perfect life was a volatile marriage that ended in tragedy on Thanksgiving Day in 2006. After a brutal argument with her husband, Jeffrey Scott, Ashley was found unconscious, beaten, and bruised—her injuries far too severe to survive. Jeffrey’s chilling delay in seeking help raised even more questions about the abuse Ashley endured during their marria...
Dec 04, 2023•36 min
The Pladl family tragedy is a story almost too bizarre to believe, filled with complex relationships and devastating consequences. It begins with a young woman reconnecting with her biological family, only for this reunion to spiral into a web of manipulation and heartbreak. What started as a search for identity and connection ended in an unimaginable series of events that shocked an entire community. In this episode of Mama Mystery, we explore the timeline of events leading to this family’s unr...
Nov 20, 2023•34 min
Brenda Powell was a beloved mother, a dedicated child life specialist, and a compassionate figure in her Akron, Ohio, community. But on March 3, 2020, her life was cut tragically short in an unthinkable act of violence. Her daughter, Sydney Powell, struggled under the weight of academic failures and mounting anxiety, leading to a shocking confrontation that ended in Brenda’s brutal murder. In this episode of Mama Mystery, we delve into Sydney’s unraveling, the events that led to her mother’s dea...
Nov 10, 2023•47 min
Colleen Stan’s story is one of unimaginable horror and resilience. In 1977, the 20-year-old hitchhiker was abducted by Cameron and Janice Hooker in California and held captive for seven years. During her ordeal, Colleen endured physical and psychological abuse, confined for up to 23 hours a day in a coffin-like box beneath her captors’ bed. Manipulated by lies about a sinister organization that would kill her and her family if she escaped, Colleen lived in constant fear and submission. In this e...
Nov 02, 2023•40 min
Richard Grissom Jr. was a charming and intelligent man whose sinister double life left a trail of devastation in Kansas City and beyond. His crimes escalated from theft and burglary to cold-blooded murder, culminating in the disappearance of three young women—Joan Butler, Theresa Brown, and Christine Rusch—in June 1989. Their bodies were never found, but the mountain of evidence against Grissom revealed the calculated and predatory nature of his actions. In this episode of Mama Mystery, we explo...
Oct 21, 2023•34 min
Lauren McCluskey was a talented athlete, dedicated student, and beloved daughter who had a bright future ahead of her. But in October 2018, her life was cut tragically short when she was murdered by an ex-boyfriend on the University of Utah campus. Despite Lauren’s repeated pleas for help and multiple reports to campus and city police about his stalking and harassment, systematic failures allowed her killer to remain free, leading to devastating consequences. In this episode of Mama Mystery, we ...
Oct 13, 2023•46 min
Pava LaPere was a brilliant 26-year-old entrepreneur, Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree, and a passionate advocate for her Baltimore community. But in September 2023, her life was tragically cut short in a senseless act of violence. Pava was found murdered on the rooftop of her apartment building, her death leaving behind a devastated family, friends, and a city mourning the loss of one of its brightest stars. In this episode of Mama Mystery, we delve into the details of Pava’s inspiring life, the trag...
Oct 06, 2023•24 min
Doug Benefield was a charismatic entrepreneur, a Navy veteran, and a devoted father when he crossed paths with Ashley Benefield, a former ballerina half his age. Their whirlwind romance and secret marriage shocked those around them, but it was their tumultuous relationship, filled with accusations of abuse, betrayal, and power struggles, that eventually turned deadly. On September 27, 2020, Doug was fatally shot by Ashley in what she claimed was self-defense—a claim that investigators and the co...
Sep 29, 2023•47 min
