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Moms and Mysteries: A True Crime Podcast

UPDATE: The Murder of Emma Compton + Case Update!

Moms and Mysteries: A True Crime Podcast

Not Your Mom Media

True Crime, Society & Culture

4.6 • 8.4K Ratings

🗓️ 31 December 2024

⏱️ 35 minutes

🔗️ Recording | iTunes | RSS

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Summary

 

Case update at the top of the episode! New episodes beginning on January 7th!

 

Emma Compton, a small business owner from Halifax County, Virginia, was found murdered in 2017 after disappearing under mysterious circumstances and after years of domestic violence at the hands of her husband. Seven years later, her family continues to seek justice, as no arrests have been made in the case, and they remain committed to raising awareness and finding answers for her unresolved murder.

 

Research assistance by Anna Luria and Whitney St. Andre. 

 

And thank you to Brandie from Evaporate the Missing, who put us in touch with Emma’s sister Shawna. 

 

If you have any information in Emma’s case, please call the Halifax County crime line at 434-476-8445. 

 

Shawna is thankful for everyone who is listening to this episode. It means the world to her to know that people now know about Emma, and the incredible, incredible human being she was. Shawna said she hopes that “Maybe Emma can save a life or more or can give at least one person a reason to not to go back…to leave & NEVER EVER LOOK BACK.” 

 

Listen and subscribe to Melissa’s other podcast, Criminality!! It’s the podcast for those who love reality TV, true crime, and want to hear all the juicy stories where the two genres intersect. Subscribe and listen here: www.pod.link/criminality 

 

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Sources: 

Sources:

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  2. https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/missing-in-america/emma-compton-layne-still-missing-four-months-after-disappearing-n815781

  3. https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/missing-in-america/four-years-dateline-s-missing-america-90-still-missing-n826516

  4. https://www.facebook.com/TomRodgers197/posts/missing-woman-in-halifax-county-vaemma-layne-age-52-was-last-seen-on-saturday-ev/260060507734080/

  5. https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/missing-in-america/remains-found-very-shallow-grave-identified-missing-virginia-woman-emma-n837286

  6. https://www.chathamstartribune.com/news/article_f342c0f2-d52f-11e7-b4bc-cb5cabdfc22a.html

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  8. https://www.wdbj7.com/content/news/New-billboard-in-Halifax-Co-to-help-solve-Emma-Compton-Layne-murder-561157591.html

  9. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgqWAZ1cQdY&ab_channel=WSLS10

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  13. https://www.wdbj7.com/2023/11/24/family-emma-compton-layne-still-seeking-justice-six-years-after-her-murder/ 

  14. https://www.yourgv.com/news/local_news/justice-for-emma-rally-hosted-in-unsolved-death-of-nathalie-woman/article_f7b56cd2-2c0a-11ef-a6d6-bbbd81dc549b.html

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  25. https://www.facebook.com/HelpFindEmmaComptonLayne 

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  28. Interview with Shawna

Transcript

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0:00.0

Hey guys, we are so excited to introduce our brand new Patreon tiers.

0:04.2

That's right. And depending on the tier you choose, you'll get access to three to five bonus episodes every month, including deep dives like our take on the new John Bonnet Ramsey Netflix documentary, which is already live.

0:15.0

Please zoom hangs where we chat, laugh, and maybe overshare just a little.

0:19.1

And for reporters, you can even sit in on a live recording

0:21.7

and see all the behind the scenes magic or chaos. Head over to patreon.com slash moms and mysteries

0:27.6

podcasts and join our growing community. You don't want to miss out on what we have planned. If Patreon

0:33.2

isn't your thing, you can always check out our bonus episodes on Apple Podcasts. We can't wait to see you there.

0:38.9

Hi, friends. Today we're re-airing one of our most impactful episodes. It was during the Domestic

0:44.4

Violence Awareness Month, but we actually have a really important update on it. As many of you

0:49.5

remember, we covered this tragic case of Emma Compton's murder back in October, and there have actually been some

0:55.2

significant developments. Emma's a estranged husband, who we talk about in the episode, his name is Russell.

1:01.7

He was actually arrested right before Thanksgiving for her first degree murder. He was indicted by a grand jury after having several meetings beginning way back in 2021. His bond was set at

1:12.8

$350,000 just before Christmas, which he was able to post. His next hearing is set for early

1:19.3

2025 and we'll keep you guys updated on all the latest as his case moves through the court system.

1:26.2

And please keep Emma's sister Shana in your thoughts

1:28.8

as she now faces the difficult journey of navigating the legal process. And also, we are going to be

1:35.2

back with brand new episodes on January 7, 2025. If you'd like to hear more from us in the meantime,

1:41.9

head over to patreon.com slash moms and mysteries podcast

1:45.0

or check out Apple podcast subscriptions for bonus content. Thanks so much for listening,

1:50.4

and we can't wait to be back with you in the new year. Hey guys and welcome to the moms and and Mysteries podcast, a true crime podcast featuring myself, Mandy, and my dear friend Melissa.

2:24.2

Hi, Melissa.

2:25.3

Hi, Mandy.

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