Santana True Crime

🎙️ Episode Title: "The Wife He Tried to Erase"
Podcast: Santana True Crime

In this chilling episode of Santana True Crime, we uncover the twisted and tragic story of Ella Marple, a woman who was murdered by the one person she should have been able to trust—her husband. Determined to cover up the crime, he buried her under a false identity: Ellen White.

Based on the gripping book The Mysterious Mrs. White by Allie Seibert, this episode dives deep into a forgotten murder that took place in Fenton, Michigan, and the shocking deception that followed. How did her killer manage to keep the secret for so long? And why did the name "Ella Marple" nearly disappear from history?

🔎 Featuring vintage documents, expert commentary, and haunting historical photos, this episode uncovers the truth that someone desperately wanted buried forever.

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What happens when one man dives headfirst into the deadly heart of organized crime… and then goes even deeper? In this gripping episode, we sit down with Matt Pitcher, a former undercover officer who infiltrated the Greek mob in North Carolina—risking everything to bring down a criminal empire from the inside.

But Matt's story doesn’t end there.

After dismantling the mob, he was recruited for an even more dangerous mission: infiltrating a terrorist cell plotting a deadly bombing on U.S. soil. What he uncovered—and ultimately prevented—will leave you speechless.

If you love real undercover stories, high-stakes tension, and the courage of those who walk the line between justice and danger, this is one episode you won’t want to miss.

🎧 Subscribe, listen, and prepare to be blown away.

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With Dr. Brian Santana-author, Professor at North Carolina Wilmington and

In this gripping episode, former SBI Special Agent and current Chief of Police A.Z. Williams joins the show to discuss the tragic 1998 kidnapping and murder of 5-year-old Brittany Locklear, who was abducted from her bus stop near her family home. Despite years of investigative efforts, the case remains unsolved. Dr. Brian Santana also lends his expertise, providing in-depth research and analysis to shed new light on this heartbreaking mystery. Tune in as we explore the details, challenges, and ongoing quest for justice in Brittany Locklear’s case.

IG: @truecrimeprofessor

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In 1935, the body of seven-year-old Richard Streicher Jr. was found beneath a footbridge in Ypsilanti, Michigan—cleaned, staged, and partially frozen. His murder shocked the town, but within months, the case went cold. Nearly a century later, it remains unsolved.

In this episode, we revisit the quiet snowfall of that March afternoon, the frantic search that followed, and the uneasy details that still don’t quite add up. Who placed Richard beneath that bridge? And why has no one ever been held accountable?

Some stories are meant to stay hidden.
But some find their way back.
Welcome to the archives.

Bloodstained: Exploring Michigan's Darkest Murders Forgotten By Time
Householdhistory.com
Instagram: @allieinthearchives

Source for archival audio:
“Richard Streicher Jr. Gravestone Dedication Ceremony” (2016), available via YouTube:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QDCKAVB6UMo

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Mica Miller, a 30-year-old woman from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, died on April 27, 2024, from a self-inflicted gunshot wound at Lumber River State Park in North Carolina, as confirmed by the Robeson County Medical Examiner. She was in the process of divorcing her husband, John-Paul “JP” Miller, a pastor at Solid Rock Church, amid allegations of abuse and coercive control. Mica had filed for divorce days before her death and reported to police that she feared for her life, claiming JP was abusive. Her sister, Sierra Francis, stated in an affidavit that Mica warned, “if I end up with a bullet in my head, it was not by me, it was JP.” 

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In 1934, Paul Ostin was a husband, a father, and just another working man in Detroit.

Then he was found dead—posed beneath a tree, dressed in women’s clothing.

For a few weeks, the newspapers couldn’t get enough of the story. The speculation was feverish, the headlines sensational. And then—nothing. The press went silent. The public moved on. Paul Ostin’s name was lost to history.

Until now.

In this debut episode of Allie in the Archives, historian Allie Seibert unearths the strange and largely forgotten death of Paul Ostin, raising new questions about who may have wanted him gone—and why the story disappeared so quickly.

Some stories are meant to stay hidden.
But some find their way back.
Welcome to the archives.

Bloodstained: Exploring Michigan's Darkest Murders Forgotten By Time
Householdhistory.com
Instagram: @allieinthearchives

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“Dear Cousin,” an Audible Original podcast, and its companion book, “You Have a Very Soft Voice, Susan” (2019, by Susan Fensten with Brian Whitney), recount Susan Fensten’s chilling true story of internet stalking in the early 2000s. After losing her sister and father, Susan’s search for family on a genealogy forum connects her with supposed cousins, who turn out to be part of a criminal network involving sex offenders and cultists. Over two years, she endures relentless harassment—threatening emails, explicit content, violent calls, and even an abduction plot. Initially dismissed by law enforcement, Susan’s persistence leads to FBI involvement, uncovering a shocking web of online deception. The podcast, narrated by Susan with expert and FBI insights, and the book, a detailed narrative, together deliver a stark warning about the dangers of the early internet and one woman’s courage in the face of terror.

Book: https://a.co/d/9k2bh4I

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Author Mark Pinsky talks about interviewing the infamous serial killer Ted Bundy, meeting Jeffrey McDonald, and lesser known case: the unsolved murder of Reverend Charles Lee, a rector of Christ Church on St. Simons Island, Georgia in 1938.

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Bloodstained: Exploring Michigan’s Darkest Murders Forgotten By Time by Allie Seibert is a true crime anthology that uncovers five forgotten murder cases in Michigan from 1879 to 1931. Through meticulous research using newspapers, court records, and firsthand documents, Seibert reconstructs these once headline-making crimes that gripped the state but faded into obscurity. The cases, set in Hadley (1879), Flint (1931), Grand Rapids (1916), Kalamazoo (1929), and Alma (1917), explore themes like domestic violence, obsession, and justice—or lack thereof. Notable stories include a 1879 murder confession discovered by chance and the 1931 Flint case of Helen Morgan, who killed her lover in a cemetery. Seibert’s work aims to honor the victims and reveal hidden truths, offering a compelling look at Michigan’s darker historical narratives.

Follow Allie on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/allie.in.the.archives?igsh=dTRoNTlqY2FvbWU3

Get the book:  https://a.co/d/4uydW1z

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In this gripping episode , On Being a Police Officer host Abby joins forces with Santana True Crime to interview Officer Tevon Davis. From growing up in a gang-infested neighborhood and facing the tragic loss of his brother, killed by a police officer, Tevon shares his remarkable journey to becoming an officer himself. This powerful story of redemption, resilience, and giving back explores how one man transformed personal loss into a mission to serve and inspire. Tune in for an unforgettable tale of hope and purpose.

Pre-Order PIG LATIN: A SERIOUSLY FUNNY TRUE STORY by ERIC TANSEY

https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/Pig-Latin/Eric-Tansey/9781668114292

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