In 2006, 19-year old Valerie Gamboa was dating a 26-year old soldier named Mario Lesesne. They dated for close to 8 months…but when Mario became too controlling Valerie wanted to call it quits. After a night of drinking - Mario decided if he couldn’t have her - no one could. Dig in with Margot as she tells you the tragic story Valerie Gamboa - a life cut short. ----- Join the Patreon for bonus episodes, ad-free episodes, challenge coins, and more! https://Patreon.com/militarymurder —— Check out ...
Jul 18, 2022•41 min
In 2005, two people met while playing games on pogo.com - their screen names were Talhotblond & MarineSniper. Before the days of match.com, plentyoffish, and tinder - well - there were online chat rooms where people met for lust and love. This story is about a love affair that began in a chatroom and ended in murder…but not everything is what it seems online… Dig in with Margot as she tells you this story of catfish gone wrong. ----- Join the Patreon for bonus episodes, ad-free episodes, cha...
Jul 04, 2022•44 min
On Easter in 2015, British Captain Victoria Cilliers went on a postpartum skydive. By this point, she had well over 2,000 successful jumps…but something felt different about this jump. Would Victoria survive to tell the tale? Dig in with Margot as she tells you this story of survival. ----- Join the Patreon for bonus episodes, ad-free episodes, challenge coins, and more! https://Patreon.com/militarymurder ----- Thank you to today's sponsor: Angi! Visit angi.com to search for local pros in your a...
Jun 20, 2022•53 min
After Anitra Gunn’s decomposing body was discovered…detectives looked into her on-again-off-again soldier boyfriend - Demarcus Little. Detectives used good old police work to not only find Anitra…but to discover what really happened to her on Valentine’s morning… Dig in with Margot as she concludes the sad story of Anitra Gunn. ----- Thanks to Today’s Sponsors: Traffic Puzzle! Download “Traffic Puzzle” on the App Store or Google Play! June’s Journey! Download “June’s Journey” on the Apple App St...
Jun 13, 2022•45 min
On Valentine’s Day 2020 - Fort Valley State University Senior Anitra Gunn vanished… It only took hours for her family and friends to notice something wasn’t right. They were receiving weird messages from Anitra’s phone…but the content of those messages put off red flags left and right. A welfare check revealed all was in order at her place…but her dad knew something was wrong and he reported Anitra missing on February 15, 2020. Days later, a gruesome discovery would reveal what really happened t...
Jun 06, 2022•39 min
On October 8, 2015, Military Spouse Johanna Hove-Becker (married to Navy Lt Craig Becker) allegedly jumped out of her 7th story window, while living in Belgium…her death was initially ruled a suicide. But then, everything changed. Dig in with Margot as she tells you the story of a jurisdictional battle in Belgium…like never before. ----- Thanks to Today’s Sponsors: June’s Journey! Download “June’s Journey” on the Apple App Store or Google Play! Credit Karma! Visit creditkarma.com/loanoffers to s...
May 16, 2022•45 min
9-year old Angie Housman was kidnapped in St. Ann, Missouri after getting off a bus stop and walking home half a block. 10 days later, her body was discovered in St. Charles. For decades authorities investigated Angie’s case, hoping for that one lucky day. And that luck arrived in 2018-2019 with DNA. And Angie’s killer was a “usual suspect.” His name, Earl Cox Jr., a disgraced Air Force veteran. Dig in with Margot as she tells you the story of little Angie Housman, and how discovering her killer...
May 02, 2022•1 hr 5 min
Part 2: On April 22, 2004, the Army’s most famous soldier was killed in Afghanistan. Pat Tillman was famously known for leaving behind a lucrative career in the NFL, playing for the Arizona Cardinals, and choosing to serve his country as an Army Ranger. Pat’s death in Afghanistan was a devastating blow to his family and to the country. But, how and why Pat died was kept the Army’s dirty little secret - until finally - the truth was revealed. Pat died by fratricide. For close to two years, Pat’s ...
Apr 18, 2022•1 hr 6 min
On April 22, 2004, the Army’s most famous soldier was killed in Afghanistan. Pat Tillman was famously known for leaving behind a lucrative career in the NFL, playing for the Arizona Cardinals, and choosing to serve his country as an Army Ranger. Pat’s death in Afghanistan was a devastating blow to his family and to the country. But, how and why Pat died was kept the Army’s dirty little secret - until finally - the truth was revealed. Pat died by fratricide. For close to two years, Pat’s family w...
Apr 04, 2022•1 hr 1 min
By mid-morning on March 2, 2008, Ivette Davila was back at the barracks room, but she was missing her car keys. She needed to finish up with her plan - she needed her keys, she needed to dispose of Timothy and Randi and she needed to get her hands on Baby K. Dig in with Margot as she tells you the conclusion of the tragic story of Randi & Timothy Miller. ----- Thanks to Today’s Sponsors: June’s Journey! Download “June’s Journey” on the Apple App Store or Google Play! Hello Fresh! Visit hello...
Mar 21, 2022•53 min
On March 2, 2008, married dual military couple – Timothy and Randi Miller had spent the night out in Tacoma, Washington. On their way home, they received a text message from Specialist Ivette Davila. She asked them to come pick her up at the bar and they did. Little did they know – they were picking up their own murderer and they would be dead within hours. But why? And how did initial media reports get the story so twisted? Dig in with Margot as she tells you the tragic story of Randi & Tim...
Mar 07, 2022•48 min
On January 18, 2020, 27-year old Sasha Krause vanished from the Lamp and Light Mennonite Community in Farmington, New Mexico. Her body was discovered on February 21, 2020 hidden in the Sunset Crater Volcano National Park. Who would abduct a quiet Mennonite woman as she traveled 200 feet to her church, and then dispose of her over 250 miles from the abduction site? The world didn’t know it yet – but her killer was living in the dorms at Luke Air Force Base, in Arizona – over 400 miles from where ...
Feb 28, 2022•45 min
On January 18, 2020, 27-year old Sasha Krause vanished from the Lamp and Light Mennonite Community in Farmington, New Mexico. What happened to Sasha? In this episode I dig into the initial days of the investigation of her disappearance and where she was ultimately found. Dig in with Margot as she tells you the tragic story Sasha Krause. ----- Thanks to Today’s Sponsors: June’s Journey! Download “June’s Journey” on the Apple App Store or Google Play! Shopify! Visit shopify.com/militarymama for a ...
Feb 21, 2022•41 min
On February 5, 2015, at 2am, an intruder entered Lisa and Anna Trubnikova’s home looking for revenge. This was the culmination of a well-thought-out plan by a man named Adrian Loya. The Trubnikova’s and Adrian were all members of the U.S. Coast Guard and they had met in Kodiak, Alaska. Adrian Loya had felt wronged by something that Lisa did and he planned to “terminate her.” Adrian wrote a 250+ page manifesto titled “The Loya Wars” and the final chapter “Operation Purple Rebel” played out in rea...
Feb 07, 2022•51 min
On New Year’s Eve 2018, while on block leave in Benton Harbor, Michigan, Sgt Hassell III was gunned down in front of his father’s house… Tyrone’s wife, Kemia Hassel, was made a widow at only 22 years old, and his son, Chunk, was left fatherless at only one. The investigation that ensued revealed a plan so sinister that it sounded like it was created for an Investigation Discovery Special. Dig in with Margot as she tells you the tragic story Sgt Tyrone Hassel III and his family’s fight for justic...
Jan 24, 2022•1 hr 1 min
In 1993, Leroy Swain Jr, a Vietnam veteran, began to suspect that the computer network at McGuire AFB was messing with his brain. He visited McGuire AFB on various occasions…but on May 26, 1993, he went armed with a gun. He entered building 1907 and demanded entry into the computer room. Somehow, he ended up in the legal office. That is where he met Maj Robert Lowry, an Air Force JAG. Dig in with Margot as she tells you the tragic story Maj Robert Lowry and the true meaning behind the AFJAG Lowr...
Jan 10, 2022•40 min
Presenting the Top 10 most horrifying military murder stories in the news in 2021. Dig in with Margot as she counts them down. ----- Thanks to Today’s Sponsors: Prose! Visit prose.com/militarymama for your FREE in-depth hair consultation and 15% off your first order! Shopify! Visit shopify.com/militarymama for a FREE 14-day trial! Headspace! Visit headspace.com/militarymama for ONE FREE month! Truebill! Visit truebill.com/militarymama and start canceling your autosubscriptions today! ---- Join t...
Jan 03, 2022•41 min
In 1992, serial killer Andrew Urdiales attacked his 5th victim, Jennifer Asbenson. But she escaped his brutal attack. She would go on to become the spokeswoman for all of his victims. Dig in with Margot as she navigates the many trials of Serial Killer Andrew Urdiales and his ultimate death. ---- Sign up for an Annual Fan Club membership during the month of December 2021 and get 2 free months of Fan Club fun! Join the Fan Club Today for ad-free episodes, bonus episodes, challenge coins, and more...
Dec 27, 2021•43 min
In 1986, a serial killer Marine stationed at Camp Pendleton killed his first victim (Robbin Brandley) in Mission Viejo, California. He killed a total of 3 women while he served on active duty (Robbin Brandley, Julie McGhee, and Mary Ann Wells). And then he killed 5 more after leaving the service (Tammy Erwin, Denise Maney, Laura Uylaki, Cassandra Corum, and Lynn Huber – Jennifer Asbenson survived his attack). From 1986 – 1996 – this man would kill 8 women across two states. Dig in with Margot as...
Dec 20, 2021•39 min
Terry Thompson was a Vietnam Veteran. He was drafted in 1967. While never formally diagnosed, his friends believe he suffered from PTSD. Terry was a fan of all things fast and furious and in the late 90s when he purchased his first exotic animal – he was hooked. Eventually accumulating 56+ animals – ranging from tigers, lions, bears, etc. You could say he was an exotic animal hoarder. In 2010-2011, Terry spent some time in jail and when he returned home to find that his wife of 30+ years had lef...
Dec 13, 2021•50 min
Ashanti Billie was scheduled to work at 5am on September 18, 2017. She woke up, went to work, and CCTV footage shows her driving unto the base – but she never made it to work. Ashanti Billie’s case eventually changed the law – when the Ashanti Billie Act was signed into law in December 2018. The Ashanti Alert system was created to bridge the gap between victims who meet the Amber alert requirements and those who meet the Silver alert prerequisites. However, due to funding, the Ashanti Alert syst...
Dec 06, 2021•52 min
SSgt Nathan Paet was a loving husband and father of 4 children ranging in ages from 2 to 9 years old. When he was gunned down in his garage while wearing his military uniform – the Mountains Edge (Las Vegas) community and the Air Force community at Nellis AFB was saddened and stunned. Who would commit such a senseless murder? Was this the act of a deranged stranger? Or someone a little closer to home? Dig in with Margot as she brings you this listener requested case. It’s the story of love that ...
Nov 22, 2021•37 min
Alice Ruggles called the British police twice in the week’s leading up to her murder. But her outcry was not taken seriously because of her sweet nature… Her stalking case was improperly handled…and she paid with her life… Dig in with Margot as she tells you the story of the tragic murder of Alice Ruggles and what her family is doing now to educate young adults on the dangers of stalking. To learn more about Alice Ruggles – check out the Alice Ruggles Foundation. ----- Thanks to Today’s Sponsors...
Nov 15, 2021•42 min
Raymond "RJ" McLeod is one of the U.S. Marshal’s Top 15 Most Wanted Fugitives. This week I am bringing you an active hunt for a real life killer (“alleged killer”). 38-year old Raymond Samuel “RJ” McLeod has been on the run since 2016 – he is wanted in connection to the murder of 30-year old Krystal Mitchell. Raymond fled to Central America and has been seen in Mexico, Belize, and Guatemala. He is currently still on the run. Krystal’s mother, Josephine Wentzel, has been actively looking for RJ a...
Nov 08, 2021•39 min
Raymond "RJ" McLeod es uno de los 15 fugitivos más buscados del Marshal de EE. UU. Esta semana les traigo una búsqueda activa de un asesino de la vida real ("presunto asesino"). Raymond Samuel “RJ” McLeod, de 38 años, ha estado prófugo desde 2016; se le busca en relación con el asesinato de Krystal Mitchell, de 30 años. Raymond huyó a Centroamérica y ha sido visto en México, Belice y Guatemala. Actualmente todavía está prófugo. La madre de Krystal, Josephine Wentzel, ha estado buscando a RJ y es...
Nov 08, 2021•39 min
To help celebrate the USMC Birthday this month, I am bringing you a Military Murder that occurred on a Marine installation – Camp Lejeune. In 1987, Ronnie Curtis committed one of the most heinous crimes on a military installation – Camp Lejeune. He was sentenced to death…but his appeals would one day be successful. Dig in with Margot as she tells you the story of the tragic murder of James and Joan Lotz at the hands of Ronnie Curtis – someone who might one day walk among us. ----- Thanks to Toda...
Nov 01, 2021•54 min
Join me this week as I chat PTSD with Dr. Shiloh and Dr. Scott. In this episode we dig into the definition and the criteria for PTSD, common and uncommon symptoms and how to manage life with PTSD. Follow LA Not So Confidential wherever you listen to podcasts. LANSC episodes to start: Ep 5 – Paraphilias: https://anchor.fm/lansc/episodes/5--Paraphilias-e537g5 Ep 27 – Stockholm Syndrome: https://anchor.fm/lansc/episodes/27--Stockholm-Syndrome-e564tj Ep 28 – Folie A Deux: The Madness of Two: https:/...
Oct 25, 2021•1 hr 44 min
In 2014, 19-year old, Megan Hiatt created an online dating profile. She met a Navy man by the name of Gaiwain “Rush” Wilson. They were smitten and within 2 months, their whirlwind romance resulted in the pair moving in together and a month later, they were pregnant with twin girls. They were over the moon, but soon, Rush would show his true colors – easily agitated, extremely apologetic, and hypercritical of everything Megan did. But Megan, the product of a broken home, wanted to make things wor...
Oct 18, 2021•2 hr 12 min
Zack Bowen saw a lot as an Army soldier in Kosovo and Iraq. He experienced the loss of a battle buddy…and he was a hold out in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina (when he was no longer in the military). Had Zack come out the other end of his experiences alive…he might have become a charismatic motivational speaker. But he didn’t survive. And neither did his girlfriend, Addie Hall. Dig in with Margot as she brings you this listener requested case. It’s the story of Zack Bowen and Addie Hall. TR...
Oct 11, 2021•1 hr 4 min
Zack Bowen saw a lot as an Army soldier in Kosovo and Iraq. He experienced the loss of a battle buddy…and he was a hold out in New Orleans during Hurricane Katrina (when he was no longer in the military). Had Zack come out the other end of his experiences alive…he might have become a charismatic motivational speaker. But he didn’t survive. And neither did his girlfriend, Addie Hall. Dig in with Margot as she brings you this listener requested case. It’s the story of Zack Bowen and Addie Hall. TR...
Oct 04, 2021•58 min
