Two double murders within a five year timeframe – the first in 2008, and the second in 2013 – would have police in Omaha NE wondering if they had a serial killer on their hands.

The only really link was each victim’s affiliation with Creighton University in Omaha… and a former medical resident there named Anthony Garcia.

Years later – and hours away, in Chicago IL - criminal defense attorney Bob Motta would receive a message in the middle of the night from Garcia’s family, requesting legal representation.

And the years that followed would be a series of bizarre rabbit holes, and one of the most exhausting – and interesting - trials in Nebraska history.

Today, I talk with Bob Motta about the Anthony Garcia case, podcasting, mental health – and SO MUCH MORE….

I’m Kelli Berens-Brink, and THIS is True Crime IRL – part ONE of our Deep dive into the Anthony Garcia case.

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Mother's Day weekend 2012 would forever change the Sweet Family when Isaiah,17 years old, would murder his legal guardians, Richard and Janet Sweet, who had raised him since the age of four. You may think you have an understanding of what happened here -- but there is so much more to the story than what the media - and even the trial - covered. Listen to Isaiah's mother, Stacy Sweet, discuss why Isaiah killed his grandparents, why Stacy almost did the same thing when she was his age, and how the system completely failed this minor.

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Listen as I chat with Miles Tritle of The Warning Woods about our true crime-paranormal crossover episode, The Watcher. Check out Episode 31 to enjoy all the creepiness!

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11 year old Xavior Harrelson was last seen on Thursday, May 27, wearing a red T-shirt, blue pajama pants, and black high-top shoes. And while we don’t know a whole lot about the details of Xavior’s disappearance because investigators have stayed very tight-lipped, we do know that as of the time of this recording, this little boy in still missing and has been for 8 excruciating weeks.

What happened to Xavior??

If you have information on his whereabouts, contact the Poweshiek County Sheriff's Office at 641-623-5679 or visit the FBI's tip submission page.

I’m Kelli Berens-Brink and this is True Crime IRL.

This is the missing persons case of Xavior Harrelson.

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SOURCES:

https://www.thegazette.com/crime-courts/authorities-re-evaluating-search-for-missing-11-year-old-xavior-harrelson/

https://www.kyoutv.com/2021/06/03/friends-describe-relationship-between-xavior-harrelson-and-his-mom-as-search-for-missing-boy-continues/

https://www.wqad.com/article/news/local/timeline-of-events-xavior-harrelson-case/526-f2bf401b-d767-4d18-b4a9-411bb4300d7a

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/xavior-harrelson-missing-montezuma-iowa/

https://www.kcrg.com/2021/07/14/bahena-rivera-sentencing-delayed-motion-connects-xavior-harrelson-case/

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9812199/Investigators-say-no-link-Mollie-Tibbetts-murder-disappearance-boy-11.html

https://www.kcci.com/article/fact-check-looking-into-riveras-attorneys-claims-about-missing-children-in-poweshiek-county/37052068

https://www.iowaonline.state.ia.us/mpic/Controller.aspx?cmd=fullReportCommand

https://www.kcci.com/article/xavior-harrelson-reward-fund-surpasses-dollar22000/36794684

11 year old Xavior Harrelson was last seen on Thursday, May 27, wearing a red T-shirt, blue pajama pants, and black high-top shoes. And while we don’t know a whole lot about the details of Xavior’s disappearance because investigators have stayed very tight-lipped, we do know that as of the time of this recording, this little boy in still missing and has been for 8 excruciating weeks.

What happened to Xavior??

If you have information on his whereabouts, contact the Poweshiek County Sheriff's Office at 641-623-5679 or visit the FBI's tip submission page.

I’m Kelli Berens-Brink and this is True Crime IRL.

This is the missing persons case of Xavior Harrelson.

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Instagram.com/truecrimeirl

SOURCES:

https://www.thegazette.com/crime-courts/authorities-re-evaluating-search-for-missing-11-year-old-xavior-harrelson/

https://www.kyoutv.com/2021/06/03/friends-describe-relationship-between-xavior-harrelson-and-his-mom-as-search-for-missing-boy-continues/

https://www.wqad.com/article/news/local/timeline-of-events-xavior-harrelson-case/526-f2bf401b-d767-4d18-b4a9-411bb4300d7a

https://www.cbsnews.com/news/xavior-harrelson-missing-montezuma-iowa/

https://www.kcrg.com/2021/07/14/bahena-rivera-sentencing-delayed-motion-connects-xavior-harrelson-case/

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9812199/Investigators-say-no-link-Mollie-Tibbetts-murder-disappearance-boy-11.html

https://www.kcci.com/article/fact-check-looking-into-riveras-attorneys-claims-about-missing-children-in-poweshiek-county/37052068

https://www.iowaonline.state.ia.us/mpic/Controller.aspx?cmd=fullReportCommand

https://www.kcci.com/article/xavior-harrelson-reward-fund-surpasses-dollar22000/36794684

Nannie Doss – also known as the Giggling Granny – was just another hopeless romantic who dreamed of finding the perfect man who would sweep her off her feet. As she read her “True Romance” magazines, her thoughts would drift off and she would imagine her ideal life – and to her, that meant, no kids, lots of money, a handsome husband……and, she would viciously eliminate ANYONE who got in the way of that dream, even her own family members.

I’m Kelli Berens-Brink, and THIS is True Crime IRL. Make yourself comfortable as I tell you the story of Nannie Doss, The Giggling Granny.

And if you like MY podcast - True Crime IRL – give me a 5 star rating and a stellar review please – I really appreciate it. Follow me on all the socials @ truecrimeIRL.

And until next time…..lock your doors people.

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Hey guys...I have a very important announcement! True Crime IRL is joining "That's Not Canon" Productions, based in Brisbane, Australia! I am so excited to be a part of this amazing podcast network. OK....excuse me now, while I go practice my best Australian accent. Until next time... Lock Your Doors, People!! Buh-BYE! 

You’ve ALL heard of John Wayne Gacy. He’s a staple in discussions of serial killers in the true crime community. John Wayne Gacy is to true crime what N’Sync is to boy bands, and we’ve all heard about his serial killer rampage, his Pogo the Clown costume, and his pillar of the community status.

BUT – there’s a lot you may not know about the REAL FACTS of the killer status and his victims. And WE are going to uncover some of those facts tonight.

I’m Kelli Berens-Brink…. This is True Crime IRL….. and today, we reveal the Secrets of John Wayne Gacy... LIVE from True Crime Thursday Nights at Franklin Street Brewing Company!

I have to apologize, because this week's full length episode is going to be delayed a teeny tiny bit --- BUT...It's going to be SO worth the wait! Stay tuned for our FULL LIVE episode from Franklin Street Brewing Company in Manchester, Iowa! It's interesting, creepy, and hilarious, all rolled into one awesome episode. See you all soon!