Late in the evening on June 22, 2000, Thomas Loden, Jr. kidnapped 16-year-old Leesa Marie Gray. Over the next four hours, Loden repeatedly raped and sexually battered Leesa, videotaping portions of the sadistic acts, before murdering her. At the end of the episode, we also discuss the appropriateness of having a "last meal" prior to execution.

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Ep 132 : Leesa Marie Gray

Mama Mystery is a true crime podcast hosted by husband and wife, Austin & Kelly. Kelly is passionate about researching and telling stories that honor victims and their stories with her husband, Austin, who is clueless about true crime. The dynamic between them adds a unique twist, as she delves into the details of each case while he interjects with questions and skeptical remarks. This contrast creates an engaging listen, blending serious crime narratives with lighter, often humorous, marital banter.

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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. 
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Ep 169 : Karen Read Pt 2

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 happened during those six hours, remains somewhat of a mystery and with two very different allegations of what happened that night, there is a very clear divide in the town of Canton and the realm of true crime.  By the end of this episode, I’ll be curious to hear what you think about this story.  Did Karen Read kill her boyfriend? Or is she being framed for a cover-up by influential, powerful members of the Boston Police Department?
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Ep 168 : Karen Read : Was She Framed or Is She a Murderer?

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.
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Ep 132 : Leesa Marie Gray

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