It's Halloween, and we are sending Olivia out with a truly terrifying case.

In August 1990, the quiet college town of Gainesville, Florida, was gripped by terror. Over just four days, five students were brutally murdered by a man who came to be known as The Gainesville Ripper. As panic spread across campus, dorms emptied, and locks clicked shut across the city. Join us as we welcome special guest Jessica Gomez to discuss the Gainesville Ripper, the real-life horror that inspired the movie Scream. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?

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Rolling’s confession to Shreveport murders

Danny Rolling

IN DREAD AND SORROW, CAMPUS WAITS OUT HUNT FOR KILLER - The Washington Post

https://library.law.fsu.edu/Digital-Collections/flsupct/dockets/83638/83638ini.pdf

Halloween night, 1957 — a knock at the door, a masked visitor, and a single gunshot that leaves a man dead. But this wasn’t a random attack. Behind the disguise lies a story of jealousy, obsession, and betrayal that shattered the illusion of suburban perfection. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the Trick or Treat Murder of Peter Fabiano. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?

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Three's a Crowd: The Cold Blooded Halloween Murder of Peter Fabiano

The Trick-or-Treat Murder - Deranged LA Crimes

Murder on Halloween: The 'Trick-or-Treat Slaying' – Overview & Analysis | Crime+Investigation UK

Murder on Halloween: The Trick or Treat Murder

The Bizarre Lesbian Murder Scandal That Rocked 1950s LA

California "Consenting Adults" Law: The Sex Act in Perspective.

The Trick or Treat Murder

In September of 1993, what began as a petty theft spiraled into one of Arizona’s most brutal family murders. When a man who was convinced the system had failed him decided to take justice into his own hands. And sadly, an innocent family paid the price. A mother, father, teenage daughter, and a five-year-old boy—each caught in a web of vengeance that no one saw coming. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the Luna Family Murders. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?

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No. 19–7856 RICHARD KENNETH DJERF, -vs- DAVID SHINN, et al., BRIEF IN OPPOSITION O.H. SKINNER PHOENIX, ARIZONA 85007-2997 TELE

Arizona Man Executed 32 Years After Killing Family of 4 in Shocking Act of Revenge

This week, a new Netflix documentary has inspired a deeper look at neighborhood violence. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss two stories where Halloween went wrong. Will these cases be enough to make you check the locks?

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Masked people terrorize Virginia family

Police searching for Halloween mask-wearing trio who terrorized family

Slain trick-or-treater's dad says boy saved him

The Halloween Murder of T.J. Darrisaw | Criminal

In Massachusetts, Kylee Monteiro was young, pregnant, and hopeful — until a chilling text to her sister read, “If I die, it was Greg.” Days later, she was gone. When police began to dig into her disappearance, the truth they uncovered was darker than anyone imagined. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss a breaking story. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?

If you are experiencing domestic violence, know that help is available.

Please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233

You can also text BEGIN to 88788

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Body of missing pregnant 18-year-old found, ex-boyfriend confessed to murder: Officials - ABC News

Vigil held in Rehoboth for Kylee Monteiro, pregnant teen allegedly murdered by boyfriend - CBS Boston

Kylee Monteiro Rehoboth candlelight vigil – NBC Boston

A Louisiana woman is brutally murdered. Then, her killer kidnaps her young daughters. When the ordeal is over, the police will be left with two bodies. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss an update to a previous episode. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?

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Eastern District of Louisiana | Amite Man Guilty of Kidnapping Resulting in Death and Transporting a Minor in Interstate Commerce to Engage in Criminal Sexual Activity | United States Department of Justice

Daniel Callihan avoids death penalty with guilty plea in Louisiana killings

Daniel Callihan, who killed Loranger mother and daughter, pleads guilty in Mississippi | wwltv.com

Cold case detectives will stop at nothing to find answers. And when old evidence is reviewed with fresh eyes, a killer comes into focus. But would there be enough to build a case? Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the conclusion of the Minnesota Waitress Murders. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?

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STATE v. TURE (2001) | FindLaw.

Joseph Ture Jr. | APM Reports

Justice for Marlys: A Family’s Twenty Year Search for a Killer on JSTOR

State v. Ture :: 1984 :: Minnesota Supreme Court Decisions

A 20-Year Nightmare Ends - CBS News

Cold Case Files: DNA Secrets, Serial Killers & Clues That Took Years | Full Episode Marathon | A&E

Joan Bierschbach

Joseph Ture was now the main suspect in two murder cases. What came next baffled investigators. Including baffling confessions written in letters to a judge. But would a solid alibi prove that Ture was playing an insidious game? Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss part two of the Minnesota Waitress Murders. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?

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STATE v. TURE (2001) | FindLaw.

Joseph Ture Jr. | APM Reports

Justice for Marlys: A Family’s Twenty Year Search for a Killer on JSTOR

State v. Ture :: 1984 :: Minnesota Supreme Court Decisions

A 20-Year Nightmare Ends - CBS News

Cold Case Files: DNA Secrets, Serial Killers & Clues That Took Years | Full Episode Marathon | A&E

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A quiet walk home from a late-night shift. A small-town waitress is closing out the till. What starts with a family murder spans decades across Minnesota. Young women vanish or are found brutally murdered. Leaving behind a trail of violence. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the Minnesota Waitress Murders. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?

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Check the Locks is Supported By: 

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This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday. 

Sources:

STATE v. TURE (2001) | FindLaw.

Joseph Ture Jr. | APM Reports

Justice for Marlys: A Family’s Twenty Year Search for a Killer on JSTOR

State v. Ture :: 1984 :: Minnesota Supreme Court Decisions

Cold Case Files: DNA Secrets, Serial Killers & Clues That Took Years | Full Episode Marathon | A&E