In the fall of 2003, a life ended in a way no one saw coming—and for years, the truth stayed buried beneath rumor, silence, and unanswered questions. Florence “Flo” Unger was someone’s daughter, someone’s friend, someone who mattered. Yet when she was killed, the story of what really happened to her was fragmented, distorted, and, in many ways, forgotten.

Join us at the quiet end for Pushed: Florence Unger. In this episode, we take a closer look at Flo’s murder: the last known moments of her life, the people who crossed her path, and the investigation that followed. We’ll examine what was known, what was assumed, and what may have been deliberately ignored. This story teaches us about how fear, secrecy, and power can shape the narrative of a murder case long after the violence is over.

Sources

Afraid of the Dark by Tom Henderson

Florence Unger: The Last Resort, Forensic Files, https://forensicfilesnow.com/index.php/2021/09/30/drowning-sorrows/

Lady of the Lake, Dark Waters: Murder in the Deep, S2E6, 8/21/2019.

Lady in the Lake, NBCNews.com, 1/2/2007.

Michigan man who pushed wife off roof, dragged her into lake, loses bid for new trial, MLive, 7/18/2018, https://www.mlive.com/news/2018/07/michigan_man_who_pushed_wife_o.html

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In the early hours of a quiet morning, a kind man named Kevin Spann was killed. It was a tragic event, but along with his death came a story that overflowed with stupidity and lacked any semblance of critical thinking or empathy. What should have been a straightforward search for the truth unraveled a maze of misconceptions and missteps. Official accounts left gaps in simple logic and suspects seemed surprised by their own decisions. But somewhere between incompetence and intention, the truth was clear.

Join us for A Conspiracy of Dunces. This is not just a story about a murder. It’s about how people are manipulated and the truth is deliberately distorted. Today we’re examining the people, decisions, and failures that led to Kevin Spann’s death—asking not only who is responsible, but how confusion, greed, and error can collectively create evil.  In a case where everyone seemed sure and no one was right, we dig into the uncomfortable reality that humans are capable of doing horrendous things for the most ridiculous reasons.

Sources

Judge rejects plea to reduce woman’s life sentence, The Augusta Chronicle, 2/17/1998.

Kelly v. State, Supreme Court of Georgia, 10/2/2000.

The Mother’s Day Murder: The Startling True Story of a Seductive, Murdering Wife and Her Three Teenage Pawns by Wensley Clarkson.

Murder-for-hire motive often insurance, The Augusta Chronicle, 5/18/1997.

Spann gets life sentence, The Augusta Chronicle, 11/22/1997.

Three others say wife tried to hire them to kill Fort Gordon soldier, The Augusta Chronicle, 5/24/1997.

There are some stories that stay with us—not because of how they end, but because of who is lost. Grace Millane was a young woman with a future, a plan, and a warm spirit that took her across the world. She was exploring new places and doing what so many young people dream of doing—exploring life on her own terms. But Grace’s journey took a devastating and unimaginable turn.

Join us for CCTV, Lies, & Murder: Grace Millane. What should have been a celebration of Grace’s 22nd birthday became a tragedy. This podcast isn’t just about a crime but about the life behind the headlines. It’s about Grace: her kindness, her courage, her hopes, and the world she was eager to explore. Together, we’ll examine her final days, the investigation that followed, and reflect on the impact her loss left on all who knew her. Because Grace deserves to be remembered not for what happened to her, but for who she was.

Sources

The complete evidence in the Grace Millane murder trial: Inside the case that gripped a nation, Stuff, Edward Gay, 2/20/2020, retrieved 1/29/2026.

Grace Millane murder: Details of alleged killer revealed, Anna Leask, 12/8/2018, retrieved 1/27/2026.

The Lie:The Murder of Grace Millane, 2023 Documentary, retrieved on Tubi 1/29/2026.

Missing backpacker Grace Millane: From Disappearance to Murder Charge, Stuff, Natalie Crockett, 12/9/2018, retrieved 1/27/2026.

Suspect to be charged with murder of missing British backpacker Grace Millane, TVNZ, 12/8/2018, retrieved 1/27/2026.

Timeline: The trials and conviction of Jesse Kempson, the man who murdered Grace Millane, RNZ.com, 12/22/2020, retrieved 1/29/2026.

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Just outside of Columbus, Ohio, in the early summer of 1929, two teenage boys set out to settle a friendly argument over who was the better shot. The sky was clear after a night of rain—and the world was only months away from the Great Depression. But that morning, in a field known to locals as “Shirt‑Tail Alley,” the boys discovered something that would ignite one of the most scandalous murder investigations in history.

Join us for Shirt-Tail Alley: The Murder of Theora Hix. The body of Theora was there in the tall grass, brutally beaten and unrecognizable. Within hours she would be identified as a twenty-four‑year‑old medical student at Ohio State University. As police scrambled for answers, a shocking truth emerged, exposing a web of secret relationships, illicit rendezvous, and a killer no one would ever have suspected.

Sources

The Murder of Theora Hix, The Ohio Project, https://theohioproject.net/history/the-murder-of-theora-hix/

The Mystery of the Thirteenth Key, https://archive.org/details/TrueDetectiveJan1930/page/n11/mode/2up

The Professor & the Coed: Scandal & Murder at the Ohio State University, Mark Gribben, 2010.

The Trial of Dr. James Howard Snook, Short North Gazette, Nancy Patzer, 9/1999.

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From the outside looking in, Shele Covlin seemed like a woman who had everything figured out. She had a handsome husband, two beautiful children, and a high-paying job that she loved. Her marriage, however, was a disaster. Her husband Rod could not, or would not, hold down a job. He was convinced he could earn a living off of his passion: playing backgammon! Rod also had a weakness for other women. Over the years, he had too many affairs to count. As if that isn’t bad enough, this apparently charming husband and father had become mentally and physically abusive.

Join us at the quiet end for Something’s Wrong with Mommy. When Shele finally reached her breaking point, she and Rod separated. Shele prepared for a divorce and made plans to move forward in life. Unfortunately, before the divorce was finalized, Shele was found dead in her own bath tub. Was it an accident? Was it murder? There would be much speculation and some fascinating details would be brought to the surface before everything was said and done.

Sources

At Any Cost: A Father’s Betrayal, a Wife’s Murder, and a Ten-Year War for Justice, by Rebecca Rosenberg, 2021

Endgame, Dateline NBC, S27 E24

People v Covlin, Supreme Court, New York County, 1/22/2018

The Search for Becky Godden-Edwards & Sian O’ Callaghan 

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Becky Godden-Edwards went missing in early 2003, but her remains weren’t recovered until 2011. The main reason for this delay was Becky’s lifestyle. She was a heroin addict and a sex worker, given to long absences from her home. The last time her mother saw her alive, Becky told her, “I’ll come home when I’m clean.”

Join us at the quiet end for Finding Becky. Becky was not found until her killer confessed to the murder of another young woman, Sian O’Callaghan. After he confessed to killing Becky, a legal loophole prevented his confession from being presented as evidence. It took five years, but with the persistent efforts of Becky’s grieving mother, the confession was ultimately admitted in a trial and her killer was brought to justice.  Still, the suspicions of more unidentified victims linger to this day.

Sources

A Killer’s Confession by Karen Edwards

A Confession, TV limited series on ITV

Judiciary of England and Wales v. Christopher Halliwell

Murderpedia, Christopher Halliwell

On a summer night in 1985, the small town of Nixa, Missouri was shaken by a crime that would haunt them for decades to come. Jackie Johns, a vibrant 20-year-old with her whole life ahead of her, vanished without a trace.

Join us for Into the Fog: The Case of Jackie Johns. Her case set off community wide fear, outrage, and a pursuit of justice that went on for years. In this episode, we will dive into the chilling details of Jackie’s final hours, the investigation that followed, and the shocking twists that kept this story alive long after that horrible night.

Sources

Murder On a Lonely Road by Beth Hundsdorfer & George Pawlaczyk

Queen of the Ozarks, Cold Case Files, S2 E21, 4/1/2022

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On May 4, 2003, just as the sun was rising over Western Kentucky University, one dorm room was especially dark. Katie Autry, a bright and beautiful student, was lying dead in that room. She had been raped, stabbed, drenched in an accelerant, and burned alive.

Join us for Behind the Dorm Room Door. Two men emerged as suspects once the investigation onto Katie’s death began: Stephen Soules, a poor drifter, and Lucas Goodrum, a man with a history of violence. One confessed while the other denied everything. The truth behind Katie’s murder seemed lost forever. What happened in that room? Who was responsible for this act of cruelty and horror? The echoes of that terrible night continue to resonate in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

Sources

Bluegrass by William Van Meter

Death in the Dorms, S1 E6, 1/5/2023

Murder She Wrote, On the Case with Paula Zahn, S4 E30, 11/28/2010

Stephen Lee Soules Appeal, Commonwealth of Kentucky, 3/20/2009

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Anthony Garcia seemed to have made it. He had overcome a severe learning disability to earn a medical degree from the University of Utah. Afterwards, he was admitted into the Pathology program at Creighton University. However, he washed out of that program and the two that followed. Garcia seemed to have weathered these setbacks, but then four murders were committed five years apart. And all four of the victims had ties to Creighton University’s Pathology Program. Were the murders somehow connected? It was difficult to believe that someone could have held a deadly grudge for so long.

Join us at the quiet end for The Grudge. As we dissect this fascinating case, we’ll tell you about Anthony Garcia’s childhood, his difficulties in medical school and residencies, and the unhinged life Garcia was living when these murders were committed.

Sources

Anthony Garcia’s Attorneys Want Him Evaluated for Mental Illness Before Death Penalty Hearing, World-Herald, Todd Cooper, 3/13/2027

Haunting, Dateline, S25 E24 Pathological: The Murderous Rage of Dr. Anthony Garcia by Henry J. Cordes and Todd Cooper

Resident Evil, 48 Hours, S30 E27

Trial Day 16-In Anthony Garcia Trial, Defense and Prosecution go at it One Last Time Before Handing Case to Jury, World Herald, Christopher Burbach

She was a vibrant young woman with a close-knit family and a promising life ahead. Then Claudia Lawrence vanished without a trace. No signs of struggle, no clear suspects—just a multitude of unanswered questions.

Join us for Vanished on Heworth Road. Today we dive deep into the mystery that has haunted York for over a decade. Despite extensive investigations, searches, and media coverage, no trace of Claudia has ever been found. The case remains unsolved, and it continues to raise questions about trust, secrets, and the people closest to her.

Sources

Answers for Claudia Podcast, Wondery

Claudia Lawrence: Timeline of her disappearance and suspected murder, The Press, Dan Bean, 12/22/2020. Retreived 6/12/2025.

Gone: The Disappearance of Claudia Lawrence and Her Father’s Desperate Search for the Truth, Neil Root, 3/14/2013.

No Leads from Claudia Lawrence searches in York, BBC News, 3/26/2010. Retreived 6/20/2025.

What Happened to Claudia? Alex Moss, 3/15/2019. Retreived 7/15/2025.