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Military Murder

Mama Margot Productions LLCwww.youtube.com
Do military true crime headlines leave you hungry for every detail? Dive into your next mystery with Military Murder. Every Monday, host Mama Margot - lawyer by day, storyteller by night - brings you in-depth accounts of infamous and underreported military crime cases. With over 15 years of active military service, Margot bridges the gap between the battlefield (or just basic military life) and the courtroom, so you won't have to hunt down details across countless sources - Margot does the digging for you. Since its debut in 2019, Military Murder has been the destination for 100s of gripping stories that illuminate the darker side of military service. On the show, you'll hear about cold cases, unsolved cases, and cases which received little, if any, media coverage. If you're passionate about true crime with a military twist, welcome home! Follow along and join a community of dedicated Military Murder listeners.
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Episodes

Headlines // Mischa Johnson (Dewayne Johnson), Jesse Arguinzoni (Christopher Olsen), Jacqueline Davidson (Graeme Davidson), Jacob Ashton (Riley Birbilas), Christine Gallegos (Ricky Lee Stallworth), Ester Gitau (John Mwangi)

These are 6 of the top headlines in military news. NOTE: All persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Today I cover these 6 headlines: -Dewayne Johnson plead guilty to killing his pregnant wife (Mischa Johnson) while stationed at Schofield Barracks -Jesse Arguizoni’s family fights for justice after they were left in the dark on how she died (spoiler, her husband, Navy Lt Commander Christopher Olsen has been charged in her murder). -Jacqueline Davidson died while kayaking with ...

Jun 23, 202531 min

(Updated Timeline) FORT HOOD // Greville Clarke // The Barracks Predator

After speaking to Rose Thayer (from Stars & Stripes) who covered the court-martial of former Sgt Greville Clarke, I am issuing an updated timeline. The charge sheet was over 10 pages long and included various additional charges that made the case somewhat confusing. Here is a link to the original episode released on 12 May 2025: https://pdst.fm/e/chtbl.com/track/743517/traffic.megaphone.fm/MMP7879433258.mp3?updated=1747057603 ⸻ 🎧Need More to Bing? Listen to over 50 EXTRA full length episode...

Jun 17, 202528 min

FUGITIVE // Travis Decker // Justice for the Decker Sisters

THIS CASE IS ONGOING! I will provide an update when one is available. Travis Decker is wanted on a Washington State and Federal Warrant for the Murder of his 3 young daughters. On Friday, May 30th, 2025, Travis picked up his daughters from his ex-wife Whitney on a routine visit. It was supposed to last 3 hours but Travis never returned the girls. Whitney reported the girls missing, but the police refused to issue an Amber Alert because the girls were not considered endangered since Travis had ne...

Jun 11, 202511 min

Travis AFB: The Hunt for Saner Wonggoun

In January 1994, a hiker near Muir Beach, California, made a grisly discovery—a woman’s body, wrapped in a sleeping bag, dumped off a coastal cliffside. The victim was Sopha Wonggoun, a mother of two and eight months pregnant. The suspect? Her husband, Technical Sergeant Saner Wonggoun of Travis Air Force Base. Within days of the murder, TSgt Wonggoun vanished—leaving behind his children, his uniform, and a stunned military community. In this episode, Margot digs deep into the shocking murder, t...

Jun 09, 202558 min

A LIFE FOR A LIFE // The Case of Rebecca Wright & Faride Fashandi

In this shocking episode, I discuss a case out Kleine Brogel Air Base in Belgium. In 2023, SSgt Wright was driving from Belgium to the Netherlands, when she failed to yield, hitting a woman on a bicycle. The woman was Faride Khoshnoud Fashandi. She later passed from her injuries and her husband became enraged. When the Dutch authorities relinquished authority over the case, handing the case to the U.S. to pursue, he decided to take the law into his own hands. 9 months later, he attacked SSgt Wri...

May 26, 202532 min

STOLEN VALOR: Sarah Cavanaugh | From Deep Cover: The Truth About Sarah

Here’s a preview of Deep Cover, a podcast about people who lead double lives. Deep Cover’s new season (Season 5) reveals a story of stolen valor and misplaced heroism. Listen to Deep Cover: The Truth About Sarah on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

May 19, 202548 min

FORT HOOD/FORT CAVAZOS: The Barracks Predator

In this shocking episode, we expose the terrifying case of Sgt. Greville Clarke—a soldier stationed at Fort Hood (now Fort Cavazos)—who preyed on his fellow service members in a brutal 18-month crime spree. From 2021 to 2022, Clarke broke into Army barracks, raped and tortured female soldiers, and even attempted to murder one. Despite multiple reports and escalating violence, the predator evaded capture for over a year. This is the chilling true story of how one of the Army’s own turned into a s...

May 12, 202551 min

TEXAS: Who killed Jennifer Servo?

This episode is also available in video via Spotify Premium and YouTube. In 2002, 22-year-old Jennifer Servo, a rising news reporter, was found murdered in her Abilene, Texas apartment. Bright, ambitious, and new to the area, Jennifer had her whole future ahead of her. But within weeks of starting her dream job, her life was tragically cut short. More than two decades later, her case remains unsolved — and questions still linger. Who killed Jennifer Servo? And why hasn’t justice been served? Tod...

Apr 28, 202547 min

Introducing My New Podcast - The Alternate: Inside America's Biggest Trials

My new show - The Alternate: Inside America's Biggest Trials has officially launched and here is our trailer! Make sure you follow us wherever you listen to podcasts! You can also watch the show on YouTube and Spotify! Follow Your Favorite Trial Besties on Social YouTube: @alternatepod Instagram: @thealternatepod TikTok: @thealternatepod Facebook: @thealternatepod Follow the podcast for FREE on all podcast platforms! Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-alternate-inside-americas-bigg...

Apr 24, 20251 min

Fort Knox: MSG Ashley Henning (KY v. Jordan Henning)

On June 26, 2023, Sergeant First Class Ashley Henning was celebrating her 37th birthday with her family and a few close friends. But what was meant to be a happy occasion ended in tragedy, when home surveillance footage captured Jordan Henning, her husband and also a soldier, shooting and killing his wife, before fleeing the scene. Jordan Henning was subsequently charged with murder by the state of Kentucky and he would have his day in court in March 2025, where he would testify in his defense t...

Apr 14, 202554 min

Headlines // Clint Bonnell (Shana Cloud), Mary Gingles (Nathan Gingles), Anita Knutson (Nichole Rice)

On the last Monday of the month, I am bringing you some of the top headlines in military news. Today I cover these 3 headlines: Shana Cloud charged with the murder of her husband, retired Green Beret - Clinton Bonnell. Mary Ginger made dozens of calls to 911 to report that her estranged husband was going to kill her, eventually he did, but he went on a rampage, killing 3 and kidnapping his own daughter. Anita Knutson was murdered in 2007 in her off base apartment. In 2022, her former roommate, N...

Mar 31, 202534 min

Crossbow Killings: The Hunt Family Tragedy (R v. Kyle Clifford)

On July 9, 2024, evil walked into a house on a quiet cul-de-sac on Ashlyn Close in Bushey, Hertforshire, England. And when it walked out, he had taken the lives of 3 women in the Hunt Family - Carol, Louise, and Hannah Hunt. This massacre, dubbed the Crossbow Killings, gained widespread media attention for its brutality and calculated execution. The perpetrator was Kyle Clifford, a former British Army serviceman. Join Margot, as she discusses Clifford's premeditation, his twisted mindset, and th...

Mar 17, 202545 min

VIRGINIA: Mamta Bhatt (VA v. Naresh Bhatt)

In the summer of 2024, when pediatric nurse, Mamta Kafle Bhatt, failed to report to work, her coworkers asked for a welfare check at her home in Manassas Park. An innocent encounter at her home with her husband, Naresh Bhatt, didn’t reveal any signs that anything was wrong. However, details of Mamta’s troubled marriage coupled with lies that Naresh told police on that first visit would eventually lead to murder charges. The missing persons case remains unsolved with a looming trial date for Nare...

Mar 10, 202555 min

Twentynine Palms: Rosie Ortega & Amanda Scott (CA v. Valentine Underwood)

In 1991, a brutal double homicide near Twentynine Palms set investigators on the trail of a Marine named Valentine Underwood. Despite a history of violence and crimes that should have barred him from service, Valentine slipped through the cracks—until justice finally caught up with him, but by then, he had taken two more lives. Join Margot as she unravels this shocking case of murder, missed opportunities, and a long-cold mystery finally solved—one you’ve likely never heard before. ------ Visit ...

Mar 03, 202557 min

Headlines // Forts Riley, Campbell, & Cavazos, NAS Pensacola, & a 1982 Cold Case Solved

On the last Monday of the month, I am bringing you some of the top headlines in military news. Today I cover these 5 headlines: Man - Pleads guilty to 1982 kidnapping and murder of a Seaside Kindergartner Wife convicted of killing army soldier husband at home on military base Marine charged in murder of Tshea Bennett now facing 35 child **** charges 2 charged in connection to death of US soldier Katia Aguilar Army Staff sergeant acquitted of murder in Killeen Wingstop Shooting ——- Thank you to t...

Feb 24, 202537 min

TikTok Influencer to Convicted Killer: The Ali Abulaban Case

Ali Abulaban, known online as "JinnKid," was a rising social media influencer and Air Force veteran with a promising career in comedy and impressions. However, behind the viral videos was a dark reality of domestic turmoil. On this episode, Margot explores the shocking case of how Abulaban’s marriage spiraled out of control, leading to a brutal double homicide. The victims in this case are Ana Abulaban and Rayburn Barron. What drove this once-promising entertainer to commit such a horrific crime...

Feb 17, 202558 min

FORT POLK: Shelena Kyle (U.S. v Logan Kyle)

Today we discuss the shocking 2018 murder of Shelena Rae Kyle. Her killer? Soldier Logan Kyle, a man leading a secret life as a transgender woman. Join Margot as she reports on the investigation, drawing from an ARMY release of the report of trial, coupled with official Calcasieu records. Watch the Youtube Video Here ——- Thank you to today’s sponsor: Magic Mind: Visit magicmind/militarymurder and use code MILITARY20! Acorns: Visit acorns.com/ to start investing today! If you would like to sponso...

Feb 08, 202540 min

BREAKING NEWS: New Year’s Day Vegas Cybertruck Explosion [Matthew Livelsberger]

Step into a chilling narrative as we revisit New Year's Day 2025 in Las Vegas, where a decorated Green Beret, 37-year old Matthew Livelsberger, drove a rented cybertruck into the valet area of Trump International, and took his life, and caused the cybertruck to explode. Join Margot as she reports on the investigation, drawing from publicly available information released by the Metro PD, coupled with insights from credible news sources, including Matthew’s widow, and one of his ex-girlfriends. ——...

Jan 27, 20251 hr 1 min

BREAKING NEWS: New Year’s Day 2025 Bourbon Street Attack (Shamsud-Din Jabbar)

Step into a chilling narrative as we revisit New Year's Eve 2025 in New Orleans, where vibrant celebrations on Bourbon Street masked a looming threat. This episode dives deep into the tragic events surrounding the Bourbon Street Attack, orchestrated by veteran Shamsud-Din Jabbar, which resulted in the devastating loss of 14 lives. Join Margot as she reports on the investigation, drawing from publicly available information released by the FBI, coupled with insights from credible news sources. Dis...

Jan 20, 202548 min

NEW YORK: Alice Sebold and Anthony Broadwater (NY v. Broadwater) // Part 2

Convicted in 1982, Anthony Broadwater never admitted guilt, in fact he claimed his innocence. It wasn’t until decades later, after a movie-producer took an interest in the book “Lucky, that Anthony garnered enough attention to gain him a productive legal team to win Anthony the exoneration he deserved. In this episode, Margot discusses the injustices suffered by Anthony Broadwater. Submit your Listener Story Here! https://forms.gle/3V1zGyQMhpr2Lj7PA ——- Thank you to today’s sponsor: Acorns. Visi...

Jan 14, 202534 min

NEW YORK: Alice Sebold and Anthony Broadwater (NY v. Broadwater) // Part 1

In 1981, after a successful freshman year at Syracuse University, Alice celebrated with a friend, before taking a dark walk back to her dorm. Along the way, someone was watching Alice, and then when no one was looking, the stranger violently attacked Alice. Alice documented her rape and the subsequent trial in her successful memoir titled, Lucky. However, in 2023, the man that was convicted for Alice’s brutal attack was exonerated. Part 1 delves into Alice Sebold’s story and the subsequent trial...

Jan 06, 202536 min

ENCORE: AZ v. Melody Johnson [Case Update]

Join Margot as she brings you an encore of the wild 2023 breaking news story of a military spouse who attempted to kill her husband. Hear how the case concluded. Mama Margot will be back with a brand new episode on January 6th, 2025! Happy Holidays! ——- Ways to support your favorite podcast: Join My Patreon Family! Subscribe to Military Murder Premium on Apple Podcast! Rate/Review the Show! Tell a Friend about Military Murder —— Military Murder is a military true crime podcast that focuses on mu...

Dec 16, 202419 min

ENCORE: U.S. v Jack Teixeira [Case Update]

Now that Jack Teixeira has had his day in court - resulting in a guilty plea and a later sentence of 15 years, I return to the story of leaker out of the Massachusetts Air National Guards unit. This episode has been updated to include the 2024 guilty plea and the November2024 sentence handed down to Jack Teixeira. Submit your Listener Story Here! ——- Thank you to today’s sponsor: True Crime Podcast Training! If you love research and you love true crime - look no further - TCPT was created by Hal...

Dec 12, 202456 min

ENCORE: Amanda Gonzalez (U.S. v Shannon Wilkerson) [Case Update]

Now that Shannon Wilkerson has had his day in court - resulting in a conviction and a later sentence of 30 years, I return to the story of the 23-year investigation into a brutal murder that occurred in an Army barracks room in Germany. This episode has been updated to include the May 2024 conviction and the October 2024 sentence handed down to Shannon Wilkerson. Submit your Listener Story Here! ——- Thank you to today’s sponsor: True Crime Podcast Training! If you love research and you love true...

Dec 09, 202457 min

EXTREMISTS: When traitors infiltrate the ranks… (Melzar, Abdo, Bridges, Carrillo)

In this episode of Military Murder, host Margot delves into a series of troubling cases involving extremism within the U.S. military. Highlighting the history and valor of the 173rd Airborne Brigade, the episode shifts to spotlight Ethan Melzer, a member who betrayed his unit by leaking sensitive information to extremist groups. The narrative extends to other notorious cases, including Naser Jason Abdo's bomb plot and Cole Bridges Gonzalez's support for ISIS. The episode culminates with the trag...

Nov 25, 202446 min

MISSOURI: Inez Tulk (MO v. Toby Gregory)

A retired soldier shoots his estranged wife and then himself…but when he walks away…he claimed PTSD made him do it… Join Margot as she discusses the murder of Inez Tulk. —— Submit your Listener Story Here! ——- Thank you to today’s sponsor: If you would like to sponsor an episode, please reach out to militarymurderpodcast@gmail.com. ——- Ways to support your favorite podcast: Join My Patreon Family! Subscribe to Military Murder Premium on Apple Podcast! Rate/Review the Show! Tell a Friend about Mi...

Nov 19, 202440 min

TENNESSEE: Juan and Thomas Vasquez (TN v. Chinu Kim)

When Thomas Vasquez was found murdered behind a high school, officers went to notify his father about the death. But when officers arrived at the home, they found that Thomas’ father, Juan Vasquez, had also been murdered. Did this double homicide have something to do with Juan’s activism for the Latin community? —— Submit your Listener Story Here! ——- Thank you to today’s sponsor: Check out 48 Hours: NCIS wherever you listen to podcasts! Pre-Workout Mix by Nathalia Melo Fit - Visit mbodysupp.com...

Nov 11, 202433 min

PENTAGON: Crystal Hamilton & Officer Ashley Guindon (VA v. Ronald Hamilton)

When Crystal Hamilton failed to show up for a girl’s night out with friends, her friends thought she was running late. What they didn’t know, was that her husband had shot her dead, and then he got into a stand-off with responding officers, wounding 2 officers and killing a rookie on her first day on patrol. Join Margot as she discusses the deadly encounter, and the trial in VA v. Ronald Hamilton. Let's remember Crystal Hamilton and Officer Ashley Guindon. —— Submit your Listener Story Here! ——-...

Nov 04, 202459 min

TWENTY-NINE PALMS: Erin Corwin (Presenting 48 Hours: NCIS)

Marine wife Erin Corwin was just 19 years old when she disappeared in California’s Joshua Tree National Park. Nearly two months later, her body was found in an abandoned mine in the unforgiving desert, and suspicions quickly fell on a fellow Marine. Here’s a preview of the new podcast, “48 Hours: NCIS”, which merges the award-winning journalism of one of the most celebrated true crime news programs with the world’s #1 TV franchise, to bring you the real-life cases that NCIS agents will never for...

Oct 29, 202411 min

NAS Pensacola: Collin Turner (FL v. Bree Kuhn)

33-year old Collin Turner was a retired Marine, turned stay at home dad - husband of an active duty sailor, Chief Bree Kuhn. But on September 8, 2021, everything changed when Bree called the police at around noon. The police would visit the marital home twice before things turned deadly. When first responders returned after 6pm, Collin would leave in a body bag. Dig in with Margot, as she walks you through the hours of body cam footage, and the subsequent 4-day trial in the case of FL v. Bree Ku...

Oct 28, 20241 hr 21 min
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