Moms and Murder

Episode 66: Bad Blood

 This week the Moms are discussing the murder of a prominent small town celebrity, and the big mistake her killer made that ultimately solved her murder. Support for Moms and Murder comes from Audible, who proudly present Evil Has A Name: The Untold Story of the Golden State Killer Investigation. Evil Has A Name: Only on Audible. Listen now at Audible.com/EVILMOMS or text EVILMOMS to 500 500. We are also happy to bring Better Help to our listeners. Visit Betterhelp.com/Moms and use promo code MOMs for 10% off your first month. And finally, while you’re looking for that special gift for a loved one, please check out Songfinch.com and use code  MOMS20 for $20 off a Song From Scratch. Stay tuned to the end of the episode to hear our original Songfinch song, “Partner In Crime”.  Please make sure you check out our friend Bonnie’s show, Writing About Crime!  If you’d like to support The Mom’s and get some fun perks, including bonus episodes and early release- ad free episodes,  you can check out our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/momsandmurderpodcast.As always, you can find us on Twitter, Instagram, and on our website at http://momsandmurder.com. Make sure you subscribe and rate our show to help others find us!We updated our merch store, you can find that at momsandmurder.threadless.com!Connect with us on social media at:Facebook.com/MomsAndRedRumInstagram: @MomsAndMurderTwitter.com/MomsAndMurderSources:http://katchingkillers.blogspot.com/2016/12/mary-ann-clibbery-69.htmlhttps://www.beloitdailynews.com/archive/article-ca1d4c7e-701d-57fc-bf6a-6cd70a0644b3.htmlhttps://history.rockfordpubliclibrary.org/localhistory/?tag=al-zullo-remodeling-specialistshttps://history.rockfordpubliclibrary.org/localhistory/?tag=charged-with-murder-in-the-beating-death-of-maryann-clibberyhttps://www.dailymotion.com/video/x6vdsoqVideo of Falling Through Icehttps://trulymind.org/how-to-self-rescue-if-you-fall-through-the-ice-this-video-will-save-lives/

Episode 64: Pipe Dream

This week the Moms are discussing a case where no one dies! We are discussing a car bombing and attempted car bombing and the detectives that were able to connect the two together, and the crazy story that unfolded.  Our first sponsor this week is Poshmark. Listeners of Moms and Murder get $5 off your first purchase! Just enter the invite code: MURDER5 when you sign up. Our second sponsor is Hello Fresh. Visit Hellofresh.com/MOMSANDMURDER60 and enter code MOMSANDMURDER60 for $60 off your first 3 boxes. We are also happy to bring Better Help to our listeners. Visit Betterhelp.com/Moms and use promo code MOMs for 10% off your first month. And finally, while you’re looking for that special gift for a loved one, please check out Songfinch.com and use code  MOMS20 for $20 off a Song From Scatch. Stay tuned to the end of the episode to hear our original Songfinch song, “Partner In Crime”.  Also, please make sure you check out the promo from our friends with Crimesphere! If you’d like to support The Mom’s and get some fun perks, including bonus episodes and early release- ad free episodes,  you can check out our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/momsandmurderpodcast. As always, you can find us on Twitter, Instagram, and on our website at http://momsandmurder.com. Make sure you subscribe and rate our show to help others find us! We updated our merch store, you can find that at momsandmurder.threadless.com! Connect with us on social media at:Facebook.com/MomsAndRedRumInstagram: @MomsAndMurderTwitter.com/MomsAndMurderhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JuqIHt66PoQhttps://www.sandiegoreader.com/news/2012/aug/15/cover-man-tries-kill-wife-twice/?page=1&https://patch.com/california/lamesa/rancho-san-diego-man-who-tried-to-kill-wife-gets-life-sentencehttps://www.10news.com/news/man-accused-of-attempting-to-kill-wife-moved-to-medical-wardhttps://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sdut-man-sentenced-for-trying-to-kill-wife-with-pipe-2012jun05-story.htmlhttps://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/Connie-Hoagland-Describes-Pipe-Bomb-Attack--132202273.html

Episode 62: Boardwalk Bloodshed

This week The Moms are discussing the murder of two young men in Daytona Beach and a confession that shocked even the most seasoned detectives.  We have a few really great sponsors this week that we’d love for you to check out. Our first sponsor is Modcloth. Check out the episode to learn about an amazing deal they are offering exclusively to Moms and Murder listeners.Our next sponsor this week is Poshmark. Listeners of Moms and Murder get $5 off your first purchase! Just enter the invite code: MURDER5 when you sign up. And finally, check out our friends with BetterHelp. Listeners of Moms and Murder get 10% off your first month with Discount code MOMS. So why not get started today? Go to betterhelp.com/MomsAlso, please make sure you check out the promo at the end of the show for Our True Crime Podcast! If you’d like to support The Mom’s and get some fun perks, including bonus episodes and early release- ad free episodes,  you can check out our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/momsandmurderpodcast. As always, you can find us on Twitter, Instagram, and on our website at http://momsandmurder.com. Make sure you subscribe and rate our show to help others find us! We updated our merch store, you can find that at momsandmurder.threadless.com! Connect with us on social media at:Facebook.com/MomsAndRedRumInstagram: @MomsAndMurderTwitter.com/MomsAndMurderSOURCES:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPMr6Yj2-uQ – Women on Death Row https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V5ET2JvzJgA – Wicked Attractionhttps://hubpages.com/politics/Kosta-Fotopoulos-Diedre-Hunthttp://murderpedia.org/female.H/images/hunt-deidre/hunt-v-state.pdfhttps://caselaw.findlaw.com/fl-district-court-of-appeal/1284689.htmlhttps://caselaw.findlaw.com/fl-supreme-court/1218666.htmlhttps://www.news-journalonline.com/news/20180129/notorious-daytona-beach-killer-kosta-fotopoulos-will-remain-on-death-rowhttps://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/entertainment/books/1991/12/15/when-the-honeymoon-was-over/3eda5aa8-a4f2-49ca-870d-ab395e3e269f/?noredirect=on&utm;_term=.3abd16c1bd3dhttp://articles.orlandosentinel.com/2008-02-15/news/appeal15_1_death-row-fotopoulos-death-sentence

Episode 60: The Sodder Children

 This week The Moms are discussing the story of the Sodder Children in West Virginia. There’s lots of questions and theories and we break down each one. While this is a conspiracy heavy episode, this isn’t a scary Halloween episode, Melissa can’t handle any of that. Stay tuned to our Last Thing Before We Go for some alien talk. Seriously.We have a few incredible sponsors this week. The first is RX Bar. Check out today’s episode to learn more about these delicious bars!Our next sponsor this week is Poshmark. Listeners of Moms and Murder get $5 off your first purchase! Just enter the invite code: MURDER5 when you sign up.  Last but not least, our final sponsor this week is Green Chef! For $50 off your first box of Green Chef, go to GreenChef.us/MOMS If you’d like to support The Mom’s and get some fun perks, including bonus episodes and early release- ad free episodes,  you can check out our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/momsandmurderpodcast. As always, you can find us on Twitter, Instagram, and on our website at http://momsandmurder.com. Make sure you subscribe and rate our show to help others find us! We updated our merch store, you can find that at momsandmurder.threadless.com!  Connect with us on social media at:Facebook.com/MomsAndRedRumInstagram: @MomsAndMurderTwitter.com/MomsAndMurder SOURCEShttps://didyouknowfacts.com/unsolved-mystery-files-missing-sodder-children/https://didyouknowfacts.com/unsolved-mystery-files-missing-sodder-children/https://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=5067563https://www.historicmysteries.com/sodder-children-mystery/https://defrostingcoldcases.com/case-month-sodder-children/http://husheduphistory.com/post/176093625553/up-in-smoke-the-tragedy-of-the-sodder-childrenhttps://www.history.com/topics/world-war-ii/benito-mussolini 

Episode 58: Dying To Be Famous

This week The Moms are discussing a social media obsessed Mom and the murder that left five kids without their parents.Thanks to Care/Of for sponsoring this week’s episode! For25% off your first month of personalized Care/of vitamins, visit TakeCareOf.com and enter “MOMS”.If you’d like to support The Mom’s and get some fun perks, you can check out our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/momsandmurderpodcast. We have some bonus episodes as well as stickers, mugs, and more! As always, you can find us on Twitter, Instagram, and on our website at http://momsandmurder.com. Make sure you subscribe and rate our show to help others find us! We updated our merch store, you can find that at momsandmurder.threadless.com! Connect with us on social media at:Facebook.com/MomsAndRedRumInstagram: @MomsAndMurderTwitter.com/MomsAndMurder Sources:https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/tv-shows/american-monster/full-episodes/off-camerahttp://www.kltv.com/story/36379996/titus-county-sheriff-wife-sentenced-to-99-years-for-husbands-murder/http://www.batescoopersloanfuneralhome.com/obituary/2975610http://easttexasjournal.com/2018/01/05/mindless-slaying-takes-father-bound-love-children-woman-wanted-dead/https://www.easttexasmatters.com/news/news-alerts/woman-gets-99-years-for-husbands-murder/812095341http://raycomgroup.worldnow.com/story/36379996/titus-county-sheriff-wife-sentenced-to-99-years-for-husbands-murder

Episode 56 : Secrets in Salt Lake

This week The Moms are discussing the murder of a newlywed and the confession that shocked her tight-knit community. A HUGE thank you to our friend Mary Jane Jarman for her research and writing on this episode. She did an amazing job with this episode and we appreciate all of her help! Make sure you check out the promos in this week’s episode. We love The Minds of Madness and Mugshot Podcasts! If you’d like to support The Mom’s and get some fun perks, you can check out our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/momsandmurderpodcast. We have some bonus episodes as well as stickers, mugs, and more!   As always, you can find us on Twitter, Instagram, and on our website at http://momsandmurder.com. Make sure you subscribe and rate our show to help others find us!   We updated our merch store, you can find that at momsandmurder.threadless.com!   Connect with us on social media at: Facebook.com/MomsAndRedRum Instagram: @MomsAndMurder Twitter.com/MomsAndMurder       Sources: https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/tv-shows/my-dirty-little-secret/full-episodes/murder-in-mormon-county https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/lori-hacking/18/ https://www.deseretnews.com/article/595095560/Lori-Hacking--Her-body-found.html https://www.ksl.com/index.php?sid=78511&nid;=481 https://abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=127676&page;=1  

Episode 54: A Nod To Justice

This week The Moms are discussing the murder and attempted murder of a couple in up-state New York at the hands of their own son.     If you’d like to support The Mom’s and get some fun perks, you can check out our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/momsandmurderpodcast. We have some bonus episodes as well as stickers, mugs, and more!   As always, you can find us on Twitter, Instagram, and on our website at http://momsandmurder.com. Make sure you subscribe and rate our show to help others find us!   We updated our merch store, you can find that at momsandmurder.threadless.com!   Connect with us on social media at: Facebook.com/MomsAndRedRum Instagram: @MomsAndMurder Twitter.com/MomsAndMurder   Sources:   https://www.cbsnews.com/news/memory-of-murder/ https://www.spotlightnews.com/news/2006/12/12/christopher-porco-gets-maximum-sentence-convicted/ https://www.spotlightnews.com/towns/bethlehem/2017/02/23/christopher-porco-scores-win-against-movie-company/ http://www.viralnova.com/chris-porco/ http://www.campustimes.org/2011/11/17/chris-porco-a-tale-of-gruesome-uncertainty/ http://murderpedia.org/male.P/p/porco-christopher.htm https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/Joan-Porco-tells-of-anger-580272.php https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/DA-says-debts-undid-Porco-578532.php https://www.spotlightnews.com/news/2006/07/27/detective-testifies-defense-likens-ax-head-to/ https://www.spotlightnews.com/news/2006/07/26/ez-pass-forged-transcripts-focus-of-testimony/ https://www.spotlightnews.com/news/2006/07/20/jurors-see-video-of-yellow-jeep-leaving-campus/ https://www.spotlightnews.com/news/2006/08/03/former-neighbor-who-saw-jeep-testifies/ https://www.spotlightnews.com/news/2006/08/11/jury-delivers-quick-verdict-porco-mom-absent/  

Episode 52: I Dream Of Murder

This week the Moms are discussing the case of a Florida woman who claimed to have dreamt up the details about the murder of her friend.   Please check out the promo at the end of the show from our friend Nicki T’s podcast, Strictly Homicide.This month on patreon we covered the case of Robert Durst, as told in the documentary, The Jinx. If you’d like to support The Moms and get some fun perks, including bonus episodes, you can check out our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/momsandmurderpodcast …. We have some bonus episodes, as well as stickers, mugs, and more!As always, you can find us on Twitter, Instagram, and on our website at http://momsandmurder.com . Make sure you subscribe and rate our show to help others find us!We updated our merch store, you can find that at http://momsandmurder.threadless.com !Connect with us on social media at: http://Facebook.com/MomsAndRedRumInstagram: @MomsAndMurderhttps://Twitter.com/MomsAndMurder https://www.cbsnews.com/news/a-vision-of-murder/ - 48 Hours: A Vision of Murderhttps://www.legacy.com/obituaries/floridatoday/obituary.aspx?n=kelly-brennan&pid;=140003994&fhid;=6156 – Kelly Brennan Obituaryhttps://www.floridatoday.com/story/news/crime/2014/09/16/graham-trott-found-guilty-sentenced-to-life/15743869/https://abcnews.go.com/US/mayors-wife-faces-trial-florida-love-triangle-slaying/story?id=25372739 

Episode 50: Killer Astronaut

***Special Programming Note: For the months of June, July and August we will be moving to a bi-weekly release schedule. Your next episode will be out on September 4, 2018 and at that point we will be back to weekly! ***   This week The Moms are discussing one of the more outrageous stories we’ve talked about. It involves two astronauts and a really, really long car ride. Melissa’s terrible invention, #TheCasualCatheter, could have solved several problems in this story.    Thank you so much to this week’s sponsor, Songfinch.com! Want to treat a loved one to an unforgettable personalized song? Visit www.songfinch.com, and use code MOMS20 for $20 off your personalized song from scratch.   If you’d like to support The Moms and get some fun perks, you can check out our Patreon page at  https://www.patreon.com/momsandmurderpodcast …. We have some bonus episodes, as well as stickers, mugs, and more!   As always, you can find us on Twitter, Instagram, and on our website at http://momsandmurder.com . Make sure you subscribe and rate our show to help others find us!   We updated our merch store, you can find that at http://momsandmurder.threadless.com ! Connect with us on social media at: http://Facebook.com/MomsAndRedRum Instagram: @MomsAndMurder https://Twitter.com/MomsAndMurder

Episode 49: A Shot In The Dark

***Special Programming Note: For the months of June, July and August we will be moving to a bi-weekly release schedule. Your next episode will be out on August 7, 2018 and then bi-weekly for the rest of the summer.. In September we will be back to weekly episodes! This change in schedule is to ensure our kids have great summers and don’t grow up to become psychopaths with Mommy issues. Thanks for understanding!*** This week the moms are discussing a little known case out of California. Was it self-defense, or did the defendant finally snap? Please also check out the promos from our friends with Moms on the Rocks, Boozy Movies, and Murder Road Trip. Make sure you check them out! Thank you so much to this week’s sponsors! For $75 off your NordicTrack purchase, head to http://nordictrack.com/moms and use promo code MOMS during check-out!And for 15% off your purchase of $100 or more at ModCloth go to modcloth.com and enter code MOMS at checkout. If you’d like to support The Moms and get some fun perks, you can check out our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/momsandmurderpodcast …. We have some bonus episodes as well as stickers, mugs, and more! As always, you can find us on Twitter, Instagram, and on our website at http://momsandmurder.com . Make sure you subscribe and rate our show to help others find us! We updated our merch store, you can find that at http://momsandmurder.threadless.com !Connect with us on social media at:http://Facebook.com/MomsAndRedRumInstagram: @MomsAndMurderhttps://Twitter.com/MomsAndMurderSOURCES:Dateline: Miles From Nowhere  https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/video/full-episode--miles-from-nowhere-416708163947https://www.leagle.com/decision/incaco20160211035 https://sacramento.cbslocal.com/2013/11/22/man-sentenced-to-80-years-in-prison-for-vigilante-killing/

Episode 47: How To (Almost) Get Away With Murder

***Special Programming Note: For the months of June, July and August we will be moving to a bi-weekly release schedule. Your next episode will be out on July 10, 2018 and then bi-weekly for the rest of the summer.. In September we will be back to weekly episodes! This change in schedule is to ensure our kids have great summers and don’t grow up to become psychopaths with Mommy issues. Thanks for understanding!***This week the moms discuss a quadruple homicide that was only solved thanks to one detective’s tireless search for justice.Please also check out our friends with Bloody Murder at www.bloodymurderpodcast.com!If you’d like to support The Moms and get some fun perks, you can check out our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/momsandmurderpodcast. We have some bonus episodes as well as stickers, mugs, and more!As always, you can find us on Twitter, Instagram, and on our website at http://momsandmurder.com. Make sure you subscribe and rate our show to help others find us!Sources:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGS_lb3AZtA http://www.nbcnews.com/id/16306307/ns/dateline_nbc-crime_reports/t/unfinished-business/#.WyftZ6dKhPY http://www.theledger.com/news/20171202/justice-yes-peace-no-families-still-in-mourning-from-bartow-mass-murder-20-years-agohttps://caselaw.findlaw.com/fl-supreme-court/1860202.htmlhttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/to-catch-a-killer-01-03-2007/

Episode 45: The Doctor Is Out

This week we are discussing a story out of Florida that includes doppelgangers, GPS and a really terrible IT guy.Big thanks to our friend Kara Q.  who helped research this case!If you’d like to support The Mom’s and get some fun perks, you can check out our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/momsandmurderpodcast. We have some bonus episodes as well as stickers, mugs, and more!Sources 48 Hours: Eleven Hundred Miles to Murder http://archive.naplesnews.com/news/crime/on-her-birthday-friends-and-family-remember-slain-bonita-doctor-24af2662-6e62-3666-e053-0100007f8d0e-351566691.html/ - Info about her early life. http://www.winknews.com/2015/12/02/how-did-mark-and-teresa-sievers-meet/ - How did Mark & Teresa meet https://matrix.leeclerk.org/CaseDetails?caseId=252589933&caseIdEnc;=1sZJeAoxN9M7Zd%2FjBPyq3kenQhgQYMW6Xnxfbjg69AxD9Sket7zWNEv45%2BYP00RioZ6%2BPOR0M2lw41ljmONqTQ%3D%3D https://matrix.leeclerk.org/CaseDetails?caseId=252673772&caseIdEnc;=frQkiSL%2BTbqqZOXNMkfo5IiAbp3g%2FuyHicdBhRSP0YoOPx%2FDlMOfARbR6jgpxk5PPLDZ3R8bP7nI%2Bk76ELEMiw%3D%3D http://archive.naplesnews.com/news/crime/tangled-web-surrounds-suspects-curtis-wayne-wright-jimmy-rodgers-in-death-of-dr-teresa-sievers--2345-339128031.html/ http://archive.naplesnews.com/news/crime/man-accused-in-bonita-doctors-killing-considered-person-of-interest-in-ministers-disappearance-ep-12-335526291.html/ http://www.abc-7.com/category/301598/the-murder-of-dr-teresa-sievers https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct;=j&q;=&esrc;=s&source;=video&cd;=3&cad;=rja&uact;=8&ved;=0ahUKEwjQqJyO7-faAhUIZd8KHS1rBiYQtwIIMjAC&url;=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cbsnews.com%2Fnews%2Fflorida-doctor-teresa-sievers-slain-eleven-hundred-miles-to-murder%2F&usg;=AOvVaw0rNBAquF1j5GpyF1zz3u1w  

Episode 43: Abducted In Reno

This week we are discussing the abduction and murder of a beautiful young woman in Reno, Nevada. We talk about the clues and amazing witnesses that ultimately cracked this case.Special thanks to our dear friend, Ferrin N. who helped research this case!In today’s episode we also mentioned what our lovely friends Georgie and Kate from Nothing Rhymes with Murder are doing with EndTheBacklog.org. Check out  https://www.gofundme.com/endthebacklog for more information!If you’d like to support The Mom’s and get some fun perks, you can check out our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/momsandmurderpodcast. We have some bonus episodes as well as stickers, mugs, and more!As always, you can find us on Twitter, Instagram, and on our website at http://momsandmurder.com. Make sure you subscribe and rate our show to help others find us!We updated our merch store, you can find that at momsandmurder.threadless.com! Connect with us on social media at: Facebook.com/MomsAndRedRumInstagram: @MomsAndMurder Twitter.com/MomsAndMurder

Episode 41: Thou Shalt Not Kill

When a man is found dead at work will officers be able to identify the suspect seen on a grainy surveillance tape? Was it his adoring wife? Or maybe her lover (please don’t call it that)? Join us as we discuss a case that leaves us in a blind rage and questioning everyone’s motives at Costco.This week’s promo comes from our friends with Crime Junkie. Make sure you check them out!If you’d like to support The Mom’s and get some fun perks, you can check out our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/momsandmurderpodcast. We have some bonus episodes as well as stickers, mugs, and more! SOURCES:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lTV61U5gN0E – DATELINE, Secrets in Silver Lakes http://www.bakersfield.com/news/former-lover-of-sabrina-limon-describes-gunning-down-her-husband/article_32e838ec-9a28-11e7-9300-a38520d033d3.html https://www.turnto23.com/news/local-news/breakdown-of-timeline-in-robert-limons-murder http://www.bakersfield.com/news/jury-finds-sabrina-limon-guilty-of-first-degree-murder-and/article_e86aeea4-a918-11e7-b0db-837cb24b87e8.html http://www.bakersfield.com/news/jonathan-hearn-apologizes-at-length-during-sentencing-for-killing-husband/article_e0826164-ca28-11e7-9a54-6384568142de.html http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/robert-limon-obituary?pid=172203305&view;=guestbook http://torontosun.com/2017/10/14/sex-obsessed-housewife-orchestrates-hubbys-murder/wcm/0c191042-1cf5-4c6d-8298-c9545af74dc3 http://people.com/crime/sabrina-limon-robert-husband-murder-friends-speak-dateline/ http://www.bakersfield.com/multimedia/photo-gallery-murder-trial-of-sabrina-limon-continues-wednesday/collection_b0cd869e-98da-11e7-8dc4-978226e91626.html https://www.thedailybeast.com/firefighter-my-mistress-helped-me-kill-her-swinger-husband https://www.thedailybeast.com/ex-lover-we-poisoned-a-dog-then-killed-her-husband

Episode 39: Out of Left Field

This week The Moms are examining the case of a young woman who was murdered after accusing a gang member of murdering her friend. Or did she? There’s a lot to unload in this story this week and that even includes baseball, forged signatures, and one of Melissa’s favorite television stars.  Make sure you check out this week’s sponsor, MyBargainBuddy.com. Visit the exclusive link, MyBargainBuddy.com/Moms to sign up for their newsletter which gets you entered to win an exclusive true crime prize pack featuring over $200 in prizes, including a hardcover copy of “I’ll Be Gone In The Dark” by Michelle McNamara, a Moms and Murder mug, 2 Free Dinner Kits from Martha and Marley Spoon, a free 6-month membership at Scribd, and brain games crime scene investigation. Giveaway is open to US residents only. Prize Package will be awarded on 4/30/2018.If you’d like to support The Mom’s and get some fun perks, you can check out our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/momsandmurderpodcast. We have some bonus episodes as well as stickers, mugs, and more!  Sources: https://www.netflix.com/watch/80182115?trackId=13752289&tctx;=0%2C0%2C6b9b19b2-8dc8-4741-8036-3332e78e3f1b-55944831%2C%2C – Netflix Documentary “LONG SHOT” http://www.lapdonline.org/north_hollywood_news/news_view/21307 - 16 year old girl shot and killed http://articles.latimes.com/2010/apr/17/local/la-me-witness-murder17-2010apr17 - Jury finds 2 LAPD detective negligent in witness’ death https://fdprc.capdefnet.org/sites/cdn_fdprc/files/Assets/public/notices_of_intent/robledo_-_cd_ca_-_amended.pdf -Court document, Notice of Intent to seek death penalty https://www.dailynews.com/2008/01/28/vineland-boyz-gang-member-gets-life-in-prison/ - Vineland Boys Gang Member get Life in Prisonhttp://articles.latimes.com/2002/dec/04/local/me-slay4 - Two Men Charged in Valley Slayings http://www.policemag.com/blog/gangs/story/2007/08/the-vineland-boys-gang.aspx - Vineland Boys info https://www.dailynews.com/2008/07/02/la-gang-member-gets-life-for-killing-teenage-girl/ - LA Gang Member gets life for killing teen girl https://www.dailynews.com/2007/08/02/vineland-boys-guilty-in-drug-murder-case/ -Vineland Boys Guilty in Drug Murder Case http://www.latimes.com/local/la-me-interrogate2-2008jul02-story.html – LA Times article, “Interrogation, then revenge” 

Episode 37: Slain Sisters

 This week we are discussing a case of two sisters, murdered in their own home. Lt. Joe “nickname TBA” Kenda was on the case, and we talk about everyone and everything including Michael Jackson, Frank Sinatra, and the Real Housewives. We also read a Yelp review that is so powerful, it brings down a long-time Colorado establishment (okay, maybe not). Our #LastThingBeforeWeGo may fill you with rage. Sorry, not sorry. Make sure you check out this week’s sponsor, MyBargainBuddy.com. Visit the exclusive link, MyBargainBuddy.com/Moms to sign up for their newsletter which gets you entered to win an exclusive true crime prize pack featuring over $200 in prizes, including a hardcover copy of “I’ll Be Gone In The Dark” by Michelle McNamara, a Moms and Murder mug, 2 Free Dinner Kits from Martha and Marley Spoon, a free 6-month membership at Scribd, and brain games crime scene investigation. Giveaway is open to US residents only. Prize Package will be awarded on 4/30/2018.If you’d like to check out the gofundme page for our friend, Lillian, you can find it at https://www.gofundme.com/help-blue-brother-shawn-pardazi. Thank you for your generosity!This week’s other sponsor comes to you from True Crime Magazine.  True Crime Magazine is giving away 100 two-year subscriptions for ONLY $20 ($100+ value)! Head over to thecrimemag.com/special to learn more. If you’d like to support The Mom’s and get some fun perks, you can check out our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/momsandmurderpodcast. We have some bonus episodes as well as stickers, mugs, and more! As always, you can find us on Twitter, Instagram, and on our website at http://momsandmurder.com. Make sure you subscribe and rate our show to help others find us! We updated our merch store, you can find that at momsandmurder.threadless.com! Connect with us on social media at:Facebook.com/MomsAndRedRumInstagram: @MomsAndMurderTwitter.com/MomsAndMurder Sources: https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/tv-shows/homicide-hunter-joe-kenda/full-episodes/blood-sisters - Homicide Hunter: Joe Kenda – Blood Sistershttp://www.allreadable.com/ade63Zvn - transcript of Homicide  Hunter episodehttps://www.leagle.com/decision/19901381785p2d59611374 https://newspaperarchive.com/colorado-springs-gazette-telegraph-nov-01-1985-p-17/ - Newspaper archives

Episode 35: A Tale of Forgiveness

This week we discuss a case out of Texas with several twists and turns, with a recent update that is sure to surprise you.Promo this week from our friends with True Crime Obsessed! Make sure you check them out!If you’d like to support The Mom’s and get some fun perks, you can check out our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/momsandmurderpodcast. We have some bonus episodes as well as stickers, mugs, and more! As always, you can find us on Twitter, Instagram, and on our website at http://momsandmurder.com. Make sure you subscribe and rate our show to help others find us! We updated our merch store, you can find that at momsandmurder.threadless.com! Connect with us on social media at:Facebook.com/MomsAndRedRumInstagram: @MomsAndMurderTwitter.com/MomsAndMurder Sources:  http://www.minutesbeforesix.com/MB6Files/2009/Exhibit%208%20-%20Psych%20Evaluation.pdf https://www.click2houston.com/news/bart-whitaker-talks-about-killing-family-death-row-complaints_20151124160736126 http://www.newsweek.com/who-thomas-bart-whitaker-texas-prisoner-spared-execution-plotting-murder-his-817433https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=er5nGQCmZ98http://abcnews.go.com/2020/story?id=7470379&page;=1 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxmsLhiN4VA http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/houstonchronicle/obituary.aspx?n=patricia-ann-bartlett-whitaker&pid;=1693707 http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/houstonchronicle/obituary.aspx?n=kevin-michael-whitaker&pid;=1693706  

Episode 33: The Owl Did It, With Special Guest Host, Ali Sweeney

This week we have a super special Sweeney-sode!  Join us as we discuss the favorite case of our new best friend (our words, not hers), Ali Sweeney! You guys know Ali from her work on Days of Our Lives, or as the former host of the Biggest Loser, or maybe you know her from her work as an author, director and quite possibly for being the coolest person on the internet. Ali is a HUGE true crime fan (and Mom of two!) and we were lucky enough to have her on as a third host! This week we discuss a case that has all the ingredients to make a fascinating story. Maybe it was murder, maybe multiple murders, there was definitely affairs, and possibly homicidal owls? Stay to the end for a special “Last Thing Before We Go” starring Ali! You can follow Ali on twitter @Ali_Sweeney or on Instagram @AliSweeney! If you’d like to support The Mom’s and get some fun perks, you can check out our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/momsandmurderpodcast. We have some bonus episodes as well as stickers, mugs, and more!As always, you can find us on Twitter, Instagram, and on our website at http://momsandmurder.com. Make sure you subscribe and rate our show to help others find us!We updated our merch store, you can find that at momsandmurder.threadless.com! Connect with us on social media at:Facebok.com/MomsAndRedRumInstagram: @MomsAndMurderTwitter.com/MomsAndMurder Sources:Documentary Series – The Staircasehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bfioKs22xYg – Forensic Files: A Novel Idea Season 11, Episode 22 http://www.audubon.org/news/was-owl-real-culprit-peterson-murder-mystery - Owl Theory article by Joe Bargmannhttp://www.wral.com/news/local/story/3398136/ - Attorney wants case reopened article http://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/crime/article134727939.html - Alford Plea article

Episode 31: The Dexter Copycat Killer

 Emails and ski masks and Dexter, oh my! This week the ladies discuss The Dexter Morgan Copycat Killer. We’ll chat about the most important things like why Chili’s is the ultimate date location and how to know if you are Jay-Z (hint: you aren’t). And of course we try our new hashtag game out, #LastThingBeforeWeGo. Be prepared to have opinions, we do. If you’d like to support The Mom’s and get some fun perks, you can check out our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/momsandmurderpodcast. We have some bonus episodes as well as stickers, mugs, and more!As always, you can find us on Twitter, Instagram, and on our website at http://momsandmurder.com. Make sure you subscribe and rate our show to help others find us!We updated our merch store, you can find that at momsandmurder.threadless.com! Connect with us on social media at:Facebok.com/MomsAndRedRumInstagram: @MomsAndMurderTwitter.com/MomsAndMurder Promos this week from our friends with Pints and Puzzles, Mirths and Monster and The Brohio Podcast Sources: http://www.edmontonjournal.com/read+altinger+mails+before+after+disappearance/4487086/story.html http://www.calgaryherald.com/Gallery+Evidence+photos+Edmonton+notorious+Mark+Twitchell+case/4464062/story.html  https://docslide.us/documents/manuscript-from-mark-twitchells-laptop.htmlhttp://murderpedia.org/male.T/t/twitchell-mark.htm http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/dexter-killer-mark-twitchell-among-members-of-dating-site-for-inmates-1.3925555 https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/video/deadly-house-of-cards-part-10-658498115636

Episode 29: Lynne Knight

This week we are talking about the murder of neo-natal nurse, Lynne Knight. We discuss the pre-meditation that went into her death, as well as the years the family spent searching for justice.Today’s show is sponsored by Picniic.com. Go to picniic.com/getstarted to set up your account and use promo code: PODPIC for 30 days of Picniic Premium free!This week and last week we had the help of one of our dear friends and listeners, Cassie Troja. Cassie help us greatly with the research in these two episodes. We are so thankful for her help and friendship!Shout outs to two of our favorite shows this week, Pretend Radio, who is back with their second season and it is just so good you guys! Also, we shout out our lovely friends with A Date with Dateline. We adore them and find their show to be absolutely hilarious and we know you will as well!If you’d like to support The Mom’s and get some fun perks, you can check out our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/momsandmurderpodcast. As always, you can find us on Twitter, Instagram, and on our website at http://momsandmurder.com. Make sure you subscribe and rate our show to help others find us! SOURCES Dateline, Episode “The Wire.” Found at:  https://www.dailybreeze.com/2017/03/13/appeals-court-upholds-conviction-of-douglas-bradford-in-1979-torrance-murder-case/ The Daily Breeze:“Jilted lover Douglas Bradford plotted 1979 killing of Torrance nurse Lynne Knight, prosecutor says,’ (July 7, 2014). Found at:  https://www.dailybreeze.com/2014/07/07/jilted-lover-douglas-bradford-plotted-1979-killing-of-torrance-nurse-lynne-knight-prosecutor-says/ “Costa Mesa man sentenced to 26 years to life for 1979 cold-case killing of nurse,” (December 13, 2014). Found at:  https://www.ocregister.com/2014/12/13/costa-mesa-man-sentenced-to-26-years-to-life-for-1979-cold-case-killing-of-nurse/ “Appeals court upholds conviction of Douglas Bradford in 1979 Torrance murder case,” (March 13, 2017). Found at:  https://www.dailybreeze.com/2017/03/13/appeals-court-upholds-conviction-of-douglas-bradford-in-1979-torrance-murder-case/ PEOPLE V. BRADFORD, No. B260886. Found at: https://www.leagle.com/decision/incaco20170313012

Episode 27: Interview with #IMomSoHard

 This week there’s a little bit of murder, and a whole lot of Moms. Join us as we discuss parenting, true crime obsessions and hemorrhoids in our episode with Jen Smedley and Kristin Hensley of the insanely popular #IMomSoHard videos. Nothing is off limits as we talk about Adnan Syed, the loathsome nature of  Christmas cards, Robert Durst’s burping issues (or maybe that’s just Melissa) and even Nebraska’s infamous serial killers. We also play a special game of “Never Have I Ever-The Parenting Version” to win a prize from one of our listeners.This week’s show is sponsored by Picniic.com. Go to picniic.com/getstarted to set up your account and use promo code: PODPIC for 30 days of Picniic Premium free! We have two amazing promos this week. The first is from our friend Kim, a traveling ER nurse who brings you the weird and amazing stories of just how crazy the human body can be, with her informative and hilarious show “People Are Wild”. Our second promo is from Javier with Pretend Radio. Pretend Radio is starting it’s second season, and you will not want to miss what Javier has in store for us! If you’d like to support The Mom’s and get some fun perks, you can check out our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/momsandmurderpodcast. As always, you can find us on Twitter, Instagram, and on our website at http://momsandmurder.com 

Episode 25: Tragedy in Arkansas

We’re back! After a one week hiatus (like the cool kids say), we are back on the saddle and starting 2018 with a riveting case. This week we are discussing the abduction and murder of a top real estate agent in Arkansas. We discuss the perpetrator’s complicated history, but more importantly we talk about the loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend who was taken far too soon. We also have a short interview at the end with Andy Tolbert with Safer Agent where we discuss a little about personal safety and ways you can try to protect yourself if you are ever in danger. If you’d like more information, please visit SaferAgent.com. We have some really exciting stories for you all in the coming weeks, and we can’t wait to see what 2018 has in store! Thanks for joining us! If you’d like to support The Mom’s and get some fun perks, you can check out our Patreon page at  https://www.patreon.com/momsandmurderpodcast. As always, you can find us on Twitter, Instagram, and on our website at  http://momsandmurder.com

Episode 24: Sameena Imam

Merry everything, everyone! This week the show’s format is a little different. The first half of the show is spent discussing the tragic and unusual murder of Sameena Imam. Sameena was a beautiful English woman who fell in love with a man who only really loved himself.The second half of this episode (beginning at 25:15) is a discussion all about holiday traditions and an end of the year wrap up. This year was a wonderful year for us and we are so thankful for each and every one of you!This week’s promo is from our friends at Murder Dictionary, please check them out!If you’d like to support The Mom’s and get some fun perks, you can check out our Patreon page at  https://www.patreon.com/momsandmurderpodcast. As always, you can find us on Twitter, Instagram, and on our website at  http://momsandmurder.com Notes from this week’s episode: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2015/oct/20/sameena-imam-trial-brothers-found-guilty-murder-cash-and-carry-manager http://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/coventry-costco-murder-brothers-jailed-10307312 http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/sameena-imam-murder-listen-chilling-6669771 https://coventryobserver.co.uk/news/secret-lover-and-colleague-allegedly-murdered-costco-boss-sameena-imam-9106/ http://www.ilfordrecorder.co.uk/news/crime-court/http-www-ilfordrecorder-co-uk-news-crime-court-sameena-imam-murder-brothers-due-for-sentencing-1-4279863-1-4279863 https://5pillarsuk.com/2015/08/19/suspected-killers-of-sameena-imam-used-star-wars-phrases-as-codes/  

Episode 22: Justin Michael

This week the ladies are Manksless and back to your regularly scheduled programming. Join the ladies as they discuss the devastating murder of Justin Michael. Justin was a friend, son and fiancé. Who would want to kill Justin just feet away from him Mom and soon to be bride? Melissa and Mandy discuss the twists and turns of this real life whodunnit mystery. Also, find out which Mom has voluntarily jumped out of a plane and why they are swooning over the coolest guy to own a metal detector. Promos this week are from our friends at the Varmints Podcast and Young Free & Coupled. Check them out wherever you listen to podcasts! This episode was sponsored by CreatePhotoCalendars.com, use code “PODCAST” for up to 55% off your CreatePhotoCalendars.com order (valid now through 12/31/2017).   Check out our super cool merch store and deck yourself out in Moms and Murder gear! https://momsandmurder.threadless.com/ If you’d like to support The Mom’s and get some fun perks, you can check out our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/momsandmurderpodcast ! As always, you can find us on Twitter, Instagram, and on our website at http://momsandmurder.com

Episode 20: The Bling Ring

20 Episodes in and we decided to skip the homicide and settle in for a good old fashion tale of Hollywood’s Bling Ring. The ladies discuss one of the greatest clips in all of Reality Show history (even Mandy agrees!) and Melissa plays a game of “things I’d grab in a fire” and Mandy writes a terrifying children’s story called “Paris Hilton and the Three Little Bears”. We have a huge announcement regarding next week’s show and it includes how you can win free merch from our merch store AND maybe a special guest.   Check out our super cool merch store and deck yourself out in Moms and Murder gear! https://momsandmurder.threadless.com/  If you’d like to support The Mom’s and get some fun perks, you can check out our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/momsandmurderpodcast !  As always, you can find us on Twitter, Instagram, and on our website at http://momsandmurder.com This episode was sponsored by CreatePhotoCalendars.com and Sudio Sweden Headphones.Use code “PODCAST” for up to 55% off your CreatePhotoCalendars.com order (valid now through 12/31/2017).  Visit SudioSweden.com and use offer code “MOMS AND MURDER” for 15% off your entire order. And now for the best clip in reality TV history: Alexis Neiers leaving a voicemail over a Vanity Fair article. http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x10pkt3