Check The Locks: A True Crime Podcast

By John Conner

John Conner & Olivia Cornu are exploring some of the craziest true crime cases of all time in a brand new, weekly, interactive podcast, where the listeners get a say in just how scary each true

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December 02, 2025 The Murder of Za'Zell Preston
What should have been a night of celebration turned into a tragedy marked by escalating abuse and a chilling scene no child should ever witness. As investigators peeled back the layers of their victim's life, they uncovered the truth behind her violent death and the pattern of control that led her there. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Za'Zell Preston. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?
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William Wallace dragged wife Za'Zell Preston into the living room with sunglasses on her head, propped her body on the couch, and told his kids that "she got drunk and ruined Christmas."
Man sentenced who killed wife, propped body in front of kids | AP News
Man who placed wife's body in front of kids guilty of murder
Christmas Day Killing of Wife in Anaheim Heads to Jury – Los Angeles Sentinel
O.C. man who killed his wife on Christmas is guilty of murder - Los Angeles Times
Man Convicted of Murder After Killing Wife and Having Kids Open Christmas Gifts in Front of Her Body
William Wallace Of Anaheim Convicted For Killing Wife On Christmas 2011, Had Propped Her Body On Couch As Children Opened Presents
Man accused of killing wife, propping her in front of kids to open Christmas gifts

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November 25, 2025 The Monster of Allentown
Between 1992 and 1993, the quiet city of Allentown, Pennsylvania, was stalked by a predator who seemed to strike at random and disappear without a trace. As bodies were discovered and survivors came forward with chilling accounts, investigators raced to identify the teen responsible for a string of brutal attacks and murders. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the Monster of Allentown, Harvey Miguel Robinson. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?
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Harvey Robinson, The Teen Serial Killer Who Murdered 3 People
COMMONWEALTH v. ROBINSON (2004) | FindLaw
ALLENTOWN WOMAN SLAIN AT HOME
Judge Urges Serial Killer Harvey Robinson To Donate Brain To Science
ALLENTOWN MAN CHARGED IN SERIAL MURDERS, RAPES CALL CARRIER SCHMOYER 1 OF 3 SLAIN
Com. v. Robinson | Cases | Westlaw

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26min
October 30, 2025 A Very Special Halloween
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

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October 27, 2025 The Trick-Or-Treat Murders
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

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23min
October 23, 2025 True Crime for the Short on Time: The Luna Family Murders
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

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19min
October 20, 2025 Neighborhood Stories
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

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October 16, 2025 True Crime for the Short on Time: If I Die, It Was Greg
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

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17min
October 13, 2025 True Crime for the Short on Time: Louisiana Amber Alert Update
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

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24min
October 09, 2025 The Minnesota Waitress Murders PT. 3
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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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
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

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28min
October 06, 2025 The Minnesota Waitress Murders PT. 2
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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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
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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