Mama Mystery with Kelly Evans

Minneapolis School Shooting, HS Football Player Sustains Mysterious Injuries, Introducing The Gulf Coast Stapletons, & Updates in Emmanuel Haro's Case Our Sponsors: * Check out Armoire: https://armoire.style/MAMA Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mamamystery/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Published: 29 August 2025

Florida carries out its 10th execution of 2025 with the case of Kayle Bates, finally closing the book on the 1982 murder of Janet “Renee” White. We look at Stalking Samantha, the Hulu docuseries about Samantha Stites’s 13-year fight against her stalker and the system that failed her. We revisit the haunting Yogurt Shop Murders in Austin, now told in a new HBO Max docuseries. In Georgia, bond is denied for 17-year-old Sarah Grace Patrick, accused of killing her parents. And in California, the disappearance of 7-month-old Emmanuel Haro raises troubling questions about the timeline, surveillance, and family accounts. Our Sponsors: * Check out Armoire: https://armoire.style/MAMA Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mamamystery/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 22 August 2025

When 24-year-old Jennifer Kesse didn’t show up for work on January 24, 2006, it triggered a search that would grip Florida for nearly two decades. Her condo showed no signs of forced entry. Her car was later found abandoned. And surveillance footage captured a mysterious figure whose face was forever obscured. In this episode, we take a deep dive into Jennifer’s disappearance — walking through the timeline, the investigation’s biggest clues and missteps, and the leading theories that continue to haunt this case. With new DNA evidence and renewed momentum from state investigators, could answers finally be within reach? Our Sponsors: * Check out Armoire: https://armoire.style/MAMA Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mamamystery/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 19 August 2025

Four members of the same Tennessee family -- 21-year-old James “Matthew” Wilson, 20-year-old Adrianna Williams, her mother 38-year-old Cortney Rose, and 15-year-old Braydon Williams -- were found murdered in a rural Lake County woodline on July 29, 2025. Hours earlier, their 7-month-old baby girl had been abandoned unharmed in a stranger’s yard miles away. Authorities quickly identified 28-year-old Austin Robert Drummond, who has ties to the victims through his girlfriend, as the suspect. Drummond, a convicted felon with a violent criminal history, is accused of targeting the family, killing them, and fleeing the scene. He’s been spotted armed and in camouflage in Jackson, TN, sparking a massive multi-agency manhunt and a $30,000 reward for his capture. Our Sponsors: * Check out Armoire: https://armoire.style/MAMA Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mamamystery/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 12 August 2025

From the outside looking in, James and Angela Craig had it all. A thriving dental practice, a beautiful home in Aurora, Colorado, and a busy family life raising six kids. They were the kind of couple everyone admired. But beneath that picture-perfect surface was a much darker reality. Secrets, affairs, and financial desperation set the stage for a sinister plan that unfolded quietly, methodically, and right under Angela’s nose. Today, we’re diving into exactly how Dr. James Craig, a seemingly devoted husband and respected dentist, slowly poisoned his wife Angela to death, meticulously plotting every step while keeping up appearances as a loving husband. Buckle up, because what you’re about to hear proves once again that sometimes, the deadliest threats come from those closest to us. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mamamystery/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 5 August 2025

On this week’s Weekly Docket, we’re diving into some heavy cases making headlines right now:A family hiking trip in Arkansas turns deadly when a teacher—with a disturbing past—allegedly murders a couple in front of their kids.In Tennessee, an abandoned baby leads police to a heartbreaking discovery.A retired Missouri cop claims he shot a young mother on his porch in self-defense, but investigators are calling out his story.Aaron Specer, the Arkansas dad charged with murder after he killed Michael Fosler, the man accused of abusing Aaron's teenage daughter.A Utah mom admits she tricked her estranged husband into coming over, only to have her own family ambush and kill him.And finally, in Colorado, dentist James Craig is convicted after secretly poisoning his wife’s protein shakes. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mamamystery/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 1 August 2025

Amy Bradley vanished without a trace from a Caribbean cruise in March 1998—and the chilling details suggest a sinister explanation. At just 23, Amy boarded Royal Caribbean’s Rhapsody of the Seas for a family vacation but mysteriously disappeared as the ship docked in Curaçao. Despite immediate pleas from her family, the cruise ship’s captain refused to halt disembarkation, allowing crucial evidence—and possibly Amy herself—to slip away unnoticed.In this episode, I take an in-depth, investigative look at the baffling details surrounding Amy’s disappearance, including disturbing eyewitness sightings, suspicious crew interactions, and alarming connections to human trafficking operations in Curaçao. Did Amy Bradley become a victim of a Caribbean sex-trafficking ring, or is there another explanation hidden behind the cruise line’s troubling response?Join me as I unravel this haunting case, explore compelling theories, and discuss why, more than two decades later, Amy Bradley’s disappearance continues to captivate and horrify the public. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mamamystery/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 29 July 2025

Today I've got something special lined up for you! It's a podcast swap with one of my absolute favorites, Til Death Do Us Part. Melissa and Daniel take on true crime stories with a twist, blending dark humor with meticulous research, and they're a husband-and-wife duo just like Austin and me, so you know it's good!In this episode, they're diving deep into the shocking story of Ryan Jenkins and Jasmine Fiore—a whirlwind romance that quickly unraveled into a nightmare. It's got everything: reality TV, scandal, and tragedy. So buckle up, because you're about to hear one wild ride.If you love their podcast - and I know you will - make sure you head over to Til Death Do Us Part and hit subscribe. Enjoy! Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mamamystery/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 15 July 2025

This week, we’re diving into the tragic flooding disaster in Texas and addressing the heated blame game that’s taken over social media. There’s finally justice for Crystal Rogers, with her ex-boyfriend Brooks Houck found guilty nearly a decade after her disappearance. Plus, a New Yorker mysteriously vanishes while on an anniversary vacation in Turks and Caicos, a Georgia teen is accused of killing her parents and faking grief online, and we unpack the surprising verdict from the Raul Valle trial involving a deadly teen house-party stabbing. I’ve got all the details...let’s dive in. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mamamystery/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 11 July 2025

In November 2009, 21-year-old Christina Whittaker went out for her first night with friends after becoming a new mom but by morning, she’d vanished without a trace from Hannibal, Missouri. What began as an ordinary girls’ night quickly spiraled into a baffling missing-persons case filled with conflicting eyewitness accounts, troubling rumors, and unanswered questions. Fifteen years later, Christina’s mysterious disappearance continues to haunt her family and the small town of Hannibal, MO. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mamamystery/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Transcribed - Published: 8 July 2025

In this week’s Weekly Docket, we’re breaking down some major developments: Bryan Kohberger’s surprising guilty plea and upcoming sentencing for the Idaho murders; Sean “Diddy” Combs’ mixed jury verdict and pending October sentencing; shocking new court filings in Noah Presgrove’s mysterious death, with his family naming names; the tragic Australian case of Julian Story, whose search has been paused after his partner, Tamika Chesser, was charged with murder; and California naturopathic parents John Gonzalez and Jacqueline Navarro convicted of severe child abuse.  Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mama-mystery-with-kelly-evans6609/donations

Transcribed - Published: 4 July 2025

Here’s what’s going on with the Bryan Kohberger case, friends, and it’s stirred up a lot of emotion.Bryan Kohberger, accused of murdering four University of Idaho students: Kaylee Goncalves, Maddie Mogen, Ethan Chapin, and Xana Kernodle, is reportedly set to plead guilty in exchange for avoiding the death penalty. He’ll face life in prison (four consecutive life terms), and a hearing is scheduled for July 2 to make it official.Why this plea deal? The prosecution has strong DNA evidence (as we know, Kohberger’s DNA was allegedly found on a knife sheath at the crime scene). With such overwhelming evidence and the death penalty on the table, Kohberger’s attorneys likely saw this deal as their best option to save him from the death penalty after their efforts to remove the death penalty have repeatedly been denied. Prosecutors also note this ensures a swift conviction, avoiding a long, painful trial and years of appeals.But the plea agreement isn’t sitting well with everyone, especially the family of victim Kaylee Goncalves. Her parents are furious, calling it a betrayal by Idaho authorities. Kaylee’s sister, Aubrie, echoed the pain, emphasizing that Kohberger gets to continue interacting with the world from prison, while their loved ones were silenced forever. The Goncalves family was especially blindsided by how quickly the hearing was scheduled, leaving little time for them to attend in person. I've attached their statement below. Legal experts are calling this deal a “bombshell” because it happened so close to the trial date and against strong family opposition. Still, the judge will likely approve it, sealing Kohberger’s fate to life behind bars.For families and the community, this plea deal brings certainty but at what cost? It spares everyone the agony of reliving horrific details in court, yet denies families the sense of justice they hoped a jury trial would deliver.

Transcribed - Published: 1 July 2025

On this week’s Weekly Docket, we cover five shocking cases making headlines. First, an Arkansas woman missing for over a year is found alive, leaving her family stunned and desperate for answers. Next, we unpack the troubling scene in Iowa where 88 children were abruptly removed from a church summer camp amid serious abuse allegations. Then, we revisit the infamous Matthew Muller case, as the Netflix star finally confesses to a brutal kidnapping from three decades ago. In Florida, a disturbing trial reveals a grandson’s horrific neglect leading to his grandmother’s tragic death. And lastly, in Tennessee, a bizarre crime involving bleach, a plunger, and an abducted child shocks even seasoned investigators. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 27 June 2025

Amy Bishop was supposed to be the classic success story: a Harvard-educated biologist, devoted mom of four, and respected professor climbing the academic ladder. But beneath her impressive résumé was a history of buried secrets, unchecked rage, and disturbing red flags that no one seemed willing to acknowledge. Until one cold afternoon in February 2010, when Amy walked into a faculty meeting armed with a loaded gun, ruining lives and revealing a past that would make everyone wonder...was this shocking violence really so unexpected after all? This is the story of Amy Bishop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 24 June 2025

1. (1:08) The Karen Read Verdict 2. (8:18) 796 Babies in the Septic Tank – The Mother and Baby Home Tragedy 3. (16:31) Christina Formella Case Updates – A Teacher’s Shocking & Explicit Texts to Student 4. (25:24) Rachel Todd’s Arrest and the Search for 3-Year-Old Claire Bell 5. (34:10) Attack on Two Minnesota Lawmakers by Vance Luther Boelter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 20 June 2025

Just two days before her dream Disney-themed wedding, Molly Watson was found murdered on a quiet Missouri backroad, shot execution-style. Molly had believed she’d finally found her soulmate in James Addie, her fiancé and coworker. But as investigators dug deeper, they uncovered a chilling secret: James was living a double life, hiding a wife of 23 years and spinning a web of lies so tangled it stunned even seasoned detectives. This episode unravels the shocking events leading up to Molly’s tragic end, revealing twisted motives, devastating betrayal, and the courtroom battle that finally brought justice to Molly and her grieving family. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 17 June 2025

1:00 - Manhunt for Travis Decker – Father on the Run in Washington 11:01 - “First Date” Murder Trial – Maxwell Anderson and the Death of Sade Robinson 21:05 - A Note in the Sandwich Shop – Florida Woman Rescued from Months of Captivity 29:08 - The Karen Read Trial : The Defense RESTS! Sources: Washington triple-murder manhunt – Fox 13 Seattle (Tyler Slauson & Alejandra Guzman) ; NPR News ; Associated Press . Maxwell Anderson trial – WISN 12 Milwaukee ; CNN/WYMT News . Florida captivity rescue – PEOPLE.com (Christina Coulter) ; KATV/WKRC report ; WEAR ABC3 News . Karen Read trial – Boston.com live updates ; WCVB 5 Boston ; CBS Boston (WBZ) ; Court testimony via AP/Pool . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 13 June 2025

In this episode, Austin and I dive into the complicated life and shocking downfall of Aaron Hernandez, the NFL player whose promising career unraveled amidst violence and controversy. From his challenging childhood marked by family turmoil, abuse, and hidden trauma, Aaron rose to become a standout high school athlete with immense potential. However, beneath the surface, troubling signs started to emerge...drug use, explosive anger, and several encounters with the law. We take a close look at Aaron’s college years at the University of Florida, where his football success continued, but off-field incidents were routinely overlooked due to his talent. Drafted by the New England Patriots, Aaron quickly found fame and fortune, but personal demons and questionable associations gradually overtook his life. The episode covers the murder of Odin Lloyd, detailing the key evidence and events that led to Aaron’s arrest, conviction, and ultimate imprisonment. But Aaron's story didn’t end there. He faced additional accusations, an acquittal, and ultimately a tragic end in prison. After his death, the discovery of severe CTE sparked ongoing discussions about athlete accountability, sports culture, and the hidden consequences of a life in the spotlight. Listen as we unpack Aaron Hernandez’s life story, addressing important questions about mental health, accountability, and the darker side of sports fame. Keywords: Aaron Hernandez, NFL, True Crime, Odin Lloyd, CTE, Football, Murder, New England Patriots, Sports Controversy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 10 June 2025

In this episode, Austin and I dive into the complicated life and shocking downfall of Aaron Hernandez, the NFL player whose promising career unraveled amidst violence and controversy. From his challenging childhood marked by family turmoil, abuse, and hidden trauma, Aaron rose to become a standout high school athlete with immense potential. However, beneath the surface, troubling signs started to emerge...drug use, explosive anger, and several encounters with the law. We take a close look at Aaron’s college years at the University of Florida, where his football success continued, but off-field incidents were routinely overlooked due to his talent. Drafted by the New England Patriots, Aaron quickly found fame and fortune, but personal demons and questionable associations gradually overtook his life. The episode covers the murder of Odin Lloyd, detailing the key evidence and events that led to Aaron’s arrest, conviction, and ultimate imprisonment. But Aaron's story didn’t end there. He faced additional accusations, an acquittal, and ultimately a tragic end in prison. After his death, the discovery of severe CTE sparked ongoing discussions about athlete accountability, sports culture, and the hidden consequences of a life in the spotlight. Listen as we unpack Aaron Hernandez’s life story, addressing important questions about mental health, accountability, and the darker side of sports fame. Keywords: Aaron Hernandez, NFL, True Crime, Odin Lloyd, CTE, Football, Murder, New England Patriots, Sports Controversy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 10 June 2025

0:00 Father, Travis Decker, Murdered 3 Daughters and is On The Run 9:52 JP Miller Remarries 13:58 Todd and Julie Chrisley Pardoned by Trump 20:13 Karen Read Trial Updates Keywords: Karen Read, Micah, Micah Miller, Chrisleys, Travis Decker, true crime, trial updates, forensic evidence, witness testimonies, evidence tampering, public perception, media influence, legal analysis, Trump Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 6 June 2025

In this episode, we take a detailed deep dive into one of America’s darkest and most haunting unsolved mysteries: The Villisca Axe Murders. On a quiet night in June of 1912, the peaceful town of Villisca, Iowa, was shaken by the brutal murder of the Moore family and their two young guests. Eight innocent victims, bludgeoned in their sleep with their own axe. Go to  https://zbiotics.com/MAMA and use MAMA at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 3 June 2025

1. (1:11) “Harvard Morgue Scandal: Former Manager Pleads Guilty to Selling Stolen Body Parts” 2. (6:06) “Deadly Hit-and-Run Horror: Alabama Man Charged with Killing Woman Using Her Own Car” 3. (9:58) “Florida Man’s Shocking Rampage: Survives Alligator Attack Only to Be Fatally Shot by Police” 4. (15:50) “OnlyFans Model’s Revenge Murder: Coast Guard Veteran Pleads Guilty to Killing Alleged Rapist” 5. (23:35) “Arkansas ‘Pop-Tart’ Abuse Case: Couple Charged with Torturing and Starving Young Girl” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 30 May 2025

(0:35) Hawaii Bullying Horror: Teens Arrested After Brutal Attack on Special-Needs Woman Sparks Viral Outrage (6:17) CEO Murdered in Manhattan: Luigi Mangione’s Trial for Killing UnitedHealthcare Executive Sparks Political Firestorm (11:42) South Carolina House of Horrors: Infant Rescued, Over 40 Animals Found Amid Shocking Neglect (18:27) Diddy Trial Bombshells: Cassie’s Emotional Testimony, Kid Cudi’s Car Bombing, and Shocking Allegations (34:51) Valeria Márquez Livestream Murder: TikTok Influencer Tragically Shot on Camera – Investigation and Theories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 23 May 2025

In this episode, we’re diving deep into the haunting disappearance of Kyron Horman, the 7-year-old boy who vanished from Skyline Elementary School in Portland, Oregon, on June 4, 2010. After posing proudly in front of his science fair project, Kyron seemingly vanished into thin air sparking Oregon’s largest-ever search effort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 20 May 2025

1:09 - Menendez Brothers Resentenced – A Chance at Parole After 35 Years 6:31 - Sean “Diddy” Combs Trial: Shocking Testimony and Bombshell Revelations 15:08 - The Alexander Brothers: Luxury Real Estate Moguls Charged with Sex Trafficking (Including a Minor) 23:21 - Cape Girardeau Tragedy: Cacey Bright Allegedly Shoots Her Adult Daughter with Down Syndrome 32:56 - University of Idaho Murders Case: Bryan Kohberger’s Road to Trial and New Revelations 44:05 - BAD BLOOD: Blake Lively allegedly tried to BLACKMAIL Taylor Swift?! Request a case AND order a copy of Wicked Women, a collection of true crime stories, at MamaMystery.com! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 16 May 2025

Yesterday, we were shown unseen footage of Brian Higgins strolling around the Canton PD an hour or so after Karen Read dropped John O'Keefe off at the house on Fairview Road. The surveillance showed him doing various things like moving vehicles and transfering items from one car to another... but even more curiously, it showed him talking on the phone despite him denying that he made any phone calls that night. So, who was he talking to that late at night? And what were they talking about?.... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 14 May 2025

In this episode, I recap Days 7–13 of the Karen Read trial, and things got intense. Since it's a lot to cover, here are the timestamps of each day:  Day 7 (1:25) Jen McCabe is still on the stand, cross with Alan Jackson. Day 8 (9:00) Paramedic, Katie McLaughlin, reveals Karen’s alleged confession at the scene. Day 9 (30:26) Emotional voicemails and forensic evidence link Karen's SUV to the crime. Day 10 (38:05) Digital forensics clarify disputed Google search timeline. Day 11 (49:30) Evidence mishandling creates courtroom confusion.  Day 12 (58:00) Investigator faces tough cross-examination over integrity concerns. Day 13 (1:12:00) Defense introduces alternative theories, questioning key witnesses and evidence.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 13 May 2025

1. 2:00 “Zachary Nehus Arrest: Hot Springs Superintendent’s Husband Faces Child Porn Charges Again” 2. 22:38 “Clark Perry Baldwin Convicted: Serial Killer Truck Driver Finally Found Guilty After 30 Years” 3. 27:00 “Michael Pitt Charged: ‘Boardwalk Empire’ Actor Faces Serious Sexual Assault and Abuse Allegations” 5. 31:10 “Former WWF Star Michael Droese Arrested in Dark Web Child Porn Sting” 6. 35:42 “Amish Community Shaken: Samuel Hochstetler Charged in Rosanna Kinsinger’s Murder” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 9 May 2025

In 1981, Wanda McCoy was brutally murdered in the small town of Grundy, Virginia. Her brother-in-law, Roger Keith Coleman, quickly became the prime suspect. Despite Coleman’s consistent claims of innocence, he was convicted and sentenced to death. This controversial case captured national attention, leading to public campaigns, media coverage, and intense debates about the death penalty and wrongful convictions. In an unprecedented move years after Coleman’s execution, posthumous DNA testing finally revealed the shocking truth. But what does this story tell us about the flaws and strengths in our justice system, our perceptions of guilt and innocence, and the power of persuasive narratives?  Visit https://shopbeam.com/MAMA and use code MAMA to get our exclusive discount of up to 40% off.  Go to zbiotics.com/MAMA and use MAMA at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics. ZBiotics has a 100% money back guarantee, so if you're unsatisfied for any reason, they will refund your money, no questions asked. Thank you ZBiotics for sponsoring this episode! #truecrime Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 6 May 2025

0:45 Deadly Confrontation Over Alleged Assault in Vineland, NJ 5:00  Serial Killer Fears After 8 Bodies Found in New England 15:00 Kansas City Firefighter-Paramedic Stabbed to Death by Ambulance Patient 20:41 Teen Mom Lured to Her Death via Dating App – Florida “Killer Couple” Case 29:00 Missing Missouri Teen Rescued 700 Miles Away in Colorado – Thanks to Instagram 35:40 California Man Predicts His Own Murder on Facebook – And It Comes True Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 2 May 2025

Recapping the events of April 29th in the Karen Read ReTrial! Jen McCabe takes the stand and Judge Bev issues a stern warning to the Defense regarding their relationship with ARCCA.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 30 April 2025

In Day 5, we heard from forensic data analyist and product manager for Cellbrite, Ian Whiffin, regarding the infamous google search, "hos long to die in cold". Then, there was a voir dire for the two ARCCA experts, Daniel Wolfe and Andrew Rentschler. We're still waiting to hear if their testimony, which is CRUCIAL to the defense, will be allowed by Judge Cannone.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 29 April 2025

In this episode, we’re diving into one of the most brutal and heartbreaking cases in Kansas history—the Wichita Massacre. Over the course of just six days in December 2000, brothers Reginald and Jonathan Carr left a trail of unimaginable violence across the city of Wichita. Their crimes included robbery, rape, and the cold-blooded execution of five innocent people. But as horrifying as their spree was, this story is also about survival, resilience, and the strength of one woman who lived to tell the tale. We walk through every detail from the Carr brothers’ troubled upbringings to the night that forever changed five families, unpacking the disturbing twists, courtroom drama, and the legacy these crimes left behind. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 29 April 2025

In Day 3 of Karen Read’s trial, jurors heard revealing text messages between Karen and John O’Keefe, highlighting tension and insecurity in their relationship. The prosecution presented a controversial clip from a recent interview, where Karen described John’s mother, Peggy, remarking, “It looks like he got hit by a car.” The day wrapped up early due to scheduling conflicts, with the trial set to resume with a visit to the scene where John’s body was discovered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 25 April 2025

The second trial of the Commonwealth vs. Karen Read started this week and I break it down each day for you in 30 minutes or less! If you appreciate this kind of content, please share it with a friend and I would love you forever! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 25 April 2025

TIMESTAMPS:  (0:36) Florida State University Shooting: Phoenix Ikner Identified as Shooter in Campus Tragedy (4:20) Cold Case Solved: Paul Hicks Arrested for Wife Regina Rowe Hicks’ 2001 Murder (7:15) Bronx Apartment Horror: 4-Year-Old Girl Found Alive with Bodies of Mother and Brother (9:57) Easter Family Tragedy: Shatice Jackson Charged After Killing Ex-Boyfriend Mickese Bostic (12:12) Mid-Air Hijacking Foiled: Armed Passenger Takes Down Attacker on Belize Tropic Air Flight (15:30) El Paso Walmart Shooter Patrick Crusius Sentenced to Life Without Parole (18:00) California Judge Jeffrey Ferguson Convicted of Murder After Texting Confession (21:36) Teen Arrested for Poisoning Mother’s Milk with Bleach in Volusia County, Florida (24:27) Some Good News! : ‘Tornado Tortoise’ Myrtle Returns Home After Mississippi Storms Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 25 April 2025

The second trial of the Commonwealth vs. Karen Read started yesterday and I break it down for you in 30 minutes or less! If you appreciate this kind of content, please share it with a friend and I would love you forever. 2:50 - The Prosecution’s Opening Statement  6:19 - The Defense’s Opening Statement 15:15 - Facts vs. Speculation 21:35 - What will be different this time? 25:15 - Testimonies from Day 1  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 24 April 2025

In April 2006, 27-year-old medical student Brian Shaffer walked into a popular college bar in Columbus, Ohio and never walked out. Despite security footage showing him entering the Ugly Tuna Saloona, no camera ever caught him leaving. With no sign of struggle, no use of his bank accounts, and no trace of him anywhere, Brian’s disappearance has baffled investigators for nearly two decades. In this episode, we dig into the eerie timeline, explore the suspicious behavior of those closest to him, and unpack the theories—both logical and bizarre—that still swirl around this case. Did Brian vanish on purpose? Was foul play involved? Or did something unthinkable happen in those final moments? This is one of the most perplexing missing persons cases in modern history...and it’s never been solved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 22 April 2025

The Weekly Docket is a new segment I'm introducing where I discuss some of the top headlines from the week! Let me know what you think!  1:00 Menendez Brothers Update  5:30 Indiana Cold Case, Solved After 50+ Years 8:10 Missing 82-year-old Found Buried in Concrete  11:25 Berlin Doctor Accused of Killing 15 Patients 14:51 Huge Update in the Grant Solomon Story Want to request a case? Go to MAMAMYSTERY.com and fill out the form on the landing page. For Spotify listeners, Listen to the Grant Solomon (episode 131) story here: https://open.spotify.com/episode/3S0A6dxEIHUdXsnU4FXdw7?si=w8-gAacnTb2aupfNpZ1GQg For Apple listeners, Listen here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/mama-mystery-a-true-crime-podcast/id1529479293?i=1000610153508 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 21 April 2025

I'm interrupting our typical schedule to release an extra episode about this case as it is currently developing in Frisco, TX. Karmelo Anthony, a 17 year old student is accused of stabbing 17 year old Austin Metcalf at a track meet after Karmelo refused to leave the tent where Austin and his teammates were sheltering from the rain. An altercation ensued and Austin ultimately lost his life, bleeding to death in his twin brother's arms. Karmelo and his supporters are claiming that this was in self-defense and a GoFundMe account has raised over $450,000 at the time of this recording in support of him, his family, and his legal fees.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 18 April 2025

Today we’re diving into a case that has left a small Oklahoma community searching for answers and the internet buzzing with theories. It’s the story of a 19-year-old recent high school grad named Noah Presgrove, who went to a party with friends over Labor Day weekend 2023 and never came home. Instead, in the early hours of Labor Day, Noah’s naked, battered body was found lying on the side of a rural highway. From the start, nothing about the scene made sense; not to Noah’s family, not to the local sheriff, and not to the many people following the case online. Was it a freak accident, a tragic misadventure, or something more sinister? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 16 April 2025

Go to zbiotics.com/MAMA and use MAMA at checkout for 15% off any first time orders of ZBiotics probiotics! Try BEAM's best selling Dream Powder by going to shopbeam.com/MAMA and use code MAMA at checkout for up to 40% off! In this episode, I dive deep into the disturbing case of Paul Warner Powell, a story that shook Virginia and stunned the nation. Paul's brutal crime and shocking lack of remorse left a community searching for justice and answers. Join me as I break down the timeline of events, explore his twisted motivations, and discuss the courtroom drama that ultimately sealed his fate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 8 April 2025

In this episode, I'm diving into two haunting cases that underscore the vulnerability of childhood. First, we revisit the chilling disappearance of 12-year-old Jonelle Matthews, who vanished from her Colorado home in 1984, leaving her family and an entire community desperate for answers for decades. Then, we share the heartbreaking recent story of Kei’Mani Latigue, a vibrant 13-year-old girl from Toledo, Ohio, whose promising life was brutally cut short, allegedly by her own father. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 1 April 2025

Patty Prewitt was a mother of five, a small-town business owner, and by all accounts, a devoted wife...until one night in 1984 shattered everything. After her husband was found shot in their bed, Patty reported a violent home invasion and sexual assault. But investigators quickly turned their focus to her and never looked back. In this episode, we walk through Patty’s story in real time. From her life before the murder to the deeply flawed investigation, trial, and her nearly four decades behind bars for a crime she’s always said she didn’t commit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 25 March 2025

In this episode, we hear from the Weird True Crime Podcast about the haunting case of Ryan Waller, a young man involved in a tragic home invasion that left him critically injured and wrongly accused. This shocking story raises serious questions about police misconduct, justice, and the devastating aftermath for victims and families. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 21 March 2025

In this deep-dive, we uncover the tragic case of 15-month-old Evelyn Boswell, a little girl whose disappearance and murder shook the nation. Evelyn was last seen in November 2019, but no one reported her missing until February 2020—and the person at the center of the investigation was her own mother, Megan Boswell. From shocking interviews to false leads, we break down Megan’s tangled web of lies and deception, the heartbreaking discovery of Evelyn’s body, and the trial that led to justice. This case is one of manipulation, neglect, and deceit—and we leave no stone unturned. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 18 March 2025

In this episode, we hear from the Weird True Crime Podcast about the haunting case of Ryan Waller, a young man involved in a tragic home invasion that left him critically injured and wrongly accused. This shocking story raises serious questions about police misconduct, justice, and the devastating aftermath for victims and families. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 14 March 2025

The disappearance of Maura Murray is one of the most baffling missing persons cases of the 21st century. On February 9, 2004, Maura, a 21-year-old nursing student at UMass Amherst, vanished without a trace after her car was found abandoned on a remote stretch of Route 112 in Woodsville, New Hampshire. The eerie nature of her sudden disappearance, combined with the layers of mystery and unanswered questions, has led to decades of speculation. Was Maura running away from her life? Did she meet with foul play? Or was she simply in the wrong place at the wrong time? While police have considered the possibility that she left voluntarily, her family and many true crime followers believe something more sinister happened that night. This is the story of the disappearance of Maura Murray. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 11 March 2025

The disappearance of Maura Murray is one of the most baffling missing persons cases of the 21st century. On February 9, 2004, Maura, a 21-year-old nursing student at UMass Amherst, vanished without a trace after her car was found abandoned on a remote stretch of Route 112 in Woodsville, New Hampshire. The eerie nature of her sudden disappearance, combined with the layers of mystery and unanswered questions, has led to decades of speculation. Was Maura running away from her life? Did she meet with foul play? Or was she simply in the wrong place at the wrong time? While police have considered the possibility that she left voluntarily, her family and many true crime followers believe something more sinister happened that night. This is the story of the disappearance of Maura Murray. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Transcribed - Published: 11 March 2025

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Transcribed - Published: 25 February 2025