Host Christy examines the disappearance and death of Abby Lynn Butcher in rural Perry County, Ohio. This episode covers the 16-day search, the moment Abby was last seen on February 16, 2022, and the discovery of her body behind an oil well on Reading Township Road 143. Guests and sources include family members and close friends—her partner Jason Rehart and his mother Gloria, sisters January, Lita and Riley, cousin David DeMalt, stepsister Katie, and friends Shelly, Misty, Sarah and Ashley—and Lita speaks with the host during the episode. Key evidence and questions discussed: Abby’s clothing (house slippers, red sweatpants, a gray T‑shirt over a thermal with matching burn holes), a nearly finished cigarette found beneath her body, the remote unlit terrain she was found in, and why the location did not match the route she said she was walking. The autopsy findings and forensic timeline are reviewed in detail: pills found in the stomach and esophagus, toxicology showing fentanyl, methamphetamine, gabapentin and a prescribed anti‑anxiety medication, and an official cause of death of acute multiple drug toxicity with manner of death ruled suicide. The episode explores inconsistencies that challenge the official ruling—lack of typical markers of prolonged cold exposure, the physical improbability of walking three miles in slippers on winter roads, and how those factors raise the possibility Abby overdosed elsewhere and was moved. The podcast contextualizes Abby’s life—her role as a mother, struggles with addiction, recent grief after her mother’s death, and the network of friends who say she was trying to stay sober—and it examines how grief, fear and silence shaped the investigation. Listeners will hear how family members and friends reacted, what evidence investigators documented, and why advocates are urging anyone with information to contact the Perry County Sheriff’s Office (anonymous tips accepted). Content warning: discussion of homicide, domestic violence, suicide, opioid use and sex trafficking.

In this episode of Death, Lies, and Alibis, host Christy picks up where Episode One left off and follows the unraveling of Sydney’s final weeks: the hotels, garages, houses, and the names that keep surfacing. We examine timelines, the trail of suspicious fires (Drago Drive, Sherwood Avenue, Holiday Inn, Cherry Valley Lodge), and the cluster of men repeatedly connected to her last days.

Topics covered include the autopsy and toxicology findings (cause of death listed as acute multiple drug effects with manner undetermined), common street rumors versus forensic reality (debunking dismemberment claims), the possibility of a deliberate “hot shot,” and how vulnerability, addiction, and isolation made Sydney a target. The episode also explores alleged corruption, case links to the Central Ohio Drug Enforcement Task Force, and patterns suggesting why the investigation stalled.

Guests and sources featured or referenced: "Tammy," a jailmate who describes interactions between Sydney and Detective Todd Green; Jason Thompson, who says he was with Sydney in her last weeks; Everett Gillen and other men whose names appear in case paperwork; Jason Castle, convicted in a related murder; Corey Henderson, an alleged dealer reportedly seen with Sydney; Tom Campbell and Mark Matheny, both tied by local claims to properties and leads; and discussions of Jesse Messina’s long criminal history and family ties that locals say may have influenced outcomes.

Key points you can expect: a reconstruction of Sydney’s last movements and where she was found on Licking Trails Road; what the coroner’s report actually says and why the manner remains undetermined; the pattern of fires and disappearing properties linked to people in Sydney’s orbit; contradictions and inconsistencies in witness statements; community allegations of intimidation and silencing (including the murder of Dale Mattson and street claims about who knew too much); and why the host believes public attention and anonymous tips are essential to restarting the investigation.

The episode ends with a call to action — how listeners can share tips (Crime Stoppers and the show’s contact), and an announcement that the podcast plans a full documentary and continued reporting to keep pressure on a case the host says the system has too easily let fade.

Host Christy examines the cold case of Sydney, a young woman found dead in a ditch in rural Ohio, exploring her final chaotic weeks of addiction, exploitation, and isolation.

This episode traces locations, fires, and recurring names tied to her world, reviews the autopsy findings, and raises questions about possible foul play, corruption, and witnesses who may know the truth.

Source 911 Call :The Newark Advocate 

This episode of Death, Lies, and Alibis explores the life and tragic death of Sydney Larcher Bryson, a woman whose struggles with addiction, complicated relationships, and alleged involvement with law enforcement and criminal networks left her vulnerable. Found discarded in garbage bags, Sydney’s story raises questions about confidential informant use, trafficking, and the failures of systems meant to protect her.

Host Christy traces Sydney’s history from her childhood in Florida to her life in Columbus and Licking County, interviewing friends and examining records to uncover the people and institutions tied to her final days. The episode highlights rumors, possible police involvement, and the dangerous web that may have led to her murder.

Source 911 call : The Newark Advocate

In Zanesville, Ohio, this episode examines the 2001 ambush murder of coach Darius “DM” Ford on Tunis Road, the suspicions that surrounded Stacey and Toby Coffey, and the family’s long search for answers.

Over two decades later the case remains unsolved; the episode revisits the facts, memories, and the community’s call for anyone with information to come forward.

Credits: Times Recorder 

In this episode we travel to New Straitsville, Ohio, to examine the suspicious death of Amy Jo Nelson — an apparent homicide that local authorities initially dismissed as an overdose while vital evidence was cleaned from the scene. We explore Amy’s life, her medical struggles, and the immediate failures that left her family searching for answers.

The episode also looks at the opioid context, allegations surrounding a man in Amy’s life, and the patterns of small-town policing that can protect the powerful. It closes with the Nelsons’ fight for justice and a call for anyone with information to come forward.

https://www.yahoo.com/news/unsolved-ohio-killed-amy-jo-093000675.html

https://www.nbc4i.com/news/unsolved-ohio/unsolved-ohio-who-killed-amy-jo-nelson-family-wants-answers-in-2017-homicide/amp/

https://www.10tv.com/article/news/local/amy-jo-nelsons-family-on-unsolved-murder/530-b88728f7-a4db-4063-87dc-35c86f79daa5#

In this episode of Death, Lies, and Alibis, host Christy explores the 2001 disappearance of Patty Atkins from the Honda plant in Marysville, Ohio. Patty, a single mother and supervisor, vanished after leaving work to meet a co-worker she was secretly seeing; she had reportedly given him large sums of money and believed they were starting a new life together. The episode reviews witness accounts, investigations into Brian Flowers (the man allegedly involved), evidence found in his truck, and the long-lasting impact on Patty’s family, while profiling the renewed effort by local authorities to reexamine the case.

Everyone mentioned is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law 

Investigating Agency

Marysville Police Department 937-642-3900

Union County Sheriff's Department 937-644-5010

Source Information

City of Marysville

WKTN FM 95.3

Rino Kids Online

NBC 4i Columbus, Ohio

America's Most Wanted

NamUs

The Columbus Dispatch

Facebook Page for Patricia Adkins

Whereabouts Still Unknown

NBC News

This episode examines the July 2022 crash in which 17-year-old Mackenzie Shirela drove into a warehouse wall at nearly 100 mph, killing her boyfriend Dominique Russo and friend Davion Flanagan. Evidence showed the act was deliberate, and Mackenzie was later sentenced to life with parole possible after 15 years.

The episode focuses on Mackenzie’s last jail phone call before her verdict, highlighting her lack of remorse, blame-shifting, and plans to protest, along with her mother’s enabling responses. Christy breaks down the call and asks listeners whether they hear fear, immaturity, or something darker.

Phone Calls From Prison

https://youtube.com/@phonecallsfromprison?si=jx0WFG4PTS_2yGYT

Christy analyzes Mackenzie Shirella’s first jail call before sentencing, breaking the conversation down piece by piece to point out deflections, minimizing, and lack of remorse. The episode highlights troubling moments where Mackenzie and her mother frame media attention as fame and avoid responsibility.

The episode centers on the victims, Dominique and Davion, and examines how the caller’s words and family dynamics reveal a narrative of self-victimization and denial. Listeners are invited to hear the red flags and weigh in on accountability and truth.

credit:Phone Calls From Prison 

https://youtube.com/@phonecallsfromprison?si=xq5A74AE_AkDd7eC

In this episode of Death, Lies, and Alibis, join host Christy as she delves into the unsettling mystery surrounding the disappearance of Crystal Ann Corbin. Set against the backdrop of Morgan County, Ohio—a community that hides dark secrets beneath its quaint charm—this story unveils a chilling narrative of a woman who vanished without a trace.

Through an in-depth exploration of Crystal's life, relationships, and the fateful days leading up to and following her disappearance, we uncover the layers of family dynamics, addiction, and suspicion that paint a haunting picture of her life and the unanswered questions that remain. As we navigate through various theories and alibis, our 21-day campaign strives to bring attention and justice to Crystal's case—a case that continues to pierce the silence and demand answers nearly a decade

Death Lies and Alibis is for entertainment and educational purposes only  

Everyone mentioned is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law

Sources The Times Recorder

https://newspaperarchive.com/search/location/us/oh/zanesville/zanesville-times-recorder/

Morgan County Herald