This week Becky and Bevy discuss the disappearance of Lea Porter. Lea Porter was a 19-year-old from Cotopaxi, Colorado, known for her outgoing personality and deep bond with her brother Maxx. After struggling with college and falling into a cycle of addiction, she moved to Westminster, Colorado, reportedly after her boyfriend entered rehab. Seeking stability, she reconnected with a former high school classmate and stayed at his apartment. According to him, she left his place to look for drugs and was never seen again. Her sudden disappearance triggered alarm among her family, who immediately began searching and pressing for answers.

Today on LOTW Becky and Bevy discuss the case of Fahim Saleh, In July 2020, tech entrepreneur Fahim praised as a visionary in the ride-hailing industry was found brutally murdered inside his luxury Manhattan apartment. Known for his charm, hustle, and business ventures spanning from Bangladesh to Nigeria, Fahim seemed untouchable in the high-stakes world of startups. But behind the success was a tangled web of money and betrayal. This episode unravels the truth about who wanted him gone.

Case Sources: New York Times, Washington Post, BBC News, CNN, Reuters, Business Insider, CBS New York, and Manhattan District Attorney press releases

Today on LOTW Becky discusses the Murder of Donna Sue Hyatt, In July 1987, 38-year-old Donna Sue Hyatt was brutally murdered in her Carlsbad, New Mexico home—a crime that shocked the small desert town. Despite witness descriptions of a strange man seen with Donna hours before her death and meticulous evidence collection, the case went cold for decades. It wasn’t until 2023, through advanced DNA testing and genetic genealogy, that investigators finally identified her killer.Case Sources: https://www.lubbockonline.com, https://www.findagrave.com, https://dnasolves.com, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WmaTWwQFDN0

Today on LOTW Becky and Bevy discuss the deaths of Martin Brown and Brian Howe. In 1968, the quiet streets of Newcastle were shattered by a series of shocking murders. But what stunned the world even more wasn’t just the crime, it was the killer. At only 11 years old, Mary Bell became one of Britain’s youngest murderers, strangling two young boys in cold blood. In this episode, we dive deep into Mary’s troubled childhood, the chilling details of the murders How could a child commit such acts? Was she born evil—or made that way?

Case Sources:

www.crimelibrary.org, www.murderuk.com, www.murderpedia.org, morbidology.com, news.bbc.co.uk, es.wikipedia.org

Today on LOTW, Becky and Bevy discuss the murder of Emma Walker.

In Knoxville, Tennessee, 17-year-old Emma Walker lived the kind of life that looked golden from the outside. An honors student and varsity cheerleader, she balanced school, sports, and friendships with the kind of energy people remembered. But on the morning of November 21, 2016, everything changed. Emma’s parents found her unresponsive in her bedroom, the silence so foreign it felt like a warning.

At first, confusion gripped the scene—no forced entry, no sign of struggle. Then detectives spotted a small hole in the wall near her bed. What unfolded next was a methodical homicide investigation that exposed chilling details surrounding her death.

Today on LOTW Becky and Bevy Discuss the case of Katelyn Markham, Katelyn, a young woman whose sudden disappearance in 2011 captured national attention. At 22 years old, Katelyn seemed to have everything going for her—ambitious, kind, and loved by those around her. But one fateful evening, she vanished without a trace, leaving behind a trail of questions and a growing sense of unease in her tight-knit community.

Case sources: Contemporary news reports and legal documents from Cincinnati news outlets, Court TV, NBC/Dateline, and AP News. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FwRUoNrEXBw

In the quiet town of Epping, New Hampshire, a remote farm sits tucked away behind tall grass and aging fences. In 2006, local authorities arrived at the property, responding to reports that would launch a disturbing investigation. What they found there—a bloodstained mattress, mysterious letters, and signs of recent violence—led them down a winding path into the mind of a woman with a dark, delusional worldview.

At the center of the story is Sheila LaBarre, a woman with a troubled past and an unsettling presence. Multiple men had come to live at her farm over the years—none of them ever seemed to leave. As investigators began to dig into her background, they uncovered a history of manipulation and psychological control that spanned decades.

On the morning of May 9th, 2021, 13-year- old Tristyn Bailey was reported missing in St. Johns County, Florida. Just hours later, her body was discovered near a wooded retention pond, and within that same day, a 14-year-old classmate was arrested and charged with her murder. Surveillance footage, digital evidence, and disturbing statements would form the backbone of the case that followed.

Today on LOTW Becky and Bevy discuss the case of Celeste Manno, Celeste was 23, when she was murdered in November 2020 after enduring a relentless stalking campaign. Despite police reports and a protection order, the stalker continued his harassment, ultimately breaking into her home and fatally attacking her. The responsible individual confessed and received a 36-year sentence, deemed insufficient by Celeste's family. Her mother, Aggie, now advocates for stronger anti-stalking laws, mandatory life sentences for murderers, and better victim protections.

Case Sources: https://www.abc.net.au, https://www.esafety.gov.au, https://www.lawreform.vic.gov.au, https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/shortcut-the-beast-who-murdered-celeste-manno-will/id1217681421?i=1000656031203, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAEVl0SBU4o

In 1998, 31-year-old Julie Paterson disappeared from the quiet town of Darlington, leaving behind four children and a growing sense of dread. Days later, a horrifying discovery was made. Julie’s dismembered torso, hidden in a bin liner, with no trace of her head or limbs. What followed was a disturbing investigation full of dark confessions, twisted details, and unanswered questions that still haunt her loved ones. This is a case that stunned the nation, and it’s one you won’t forget.

Case Sources: Murder town S2 Ep5, https://www.thenorthernecho.co.uk, https://www.findagrave.com, https://www.themirror.com, https://en.wikipedia.org, https://people.com, https://murderpedia.org, https://www.bbc.com,