Moms and Mysteries: A True Crime Podcast
Moms and Mysteries: A True Crime Podcast
Not Your Mom Media
Moms and Mysteries is a true crime podcast hosted by Mandy and Melissa, two friends who deep dive into a new case each week. Conversational in tone and heavy on the levity, you’ll enjoy their original takes on both the well-known, and those lesser heard of true crime stories.
The Murders of Dominic Russo and Davion Flanagan
In July 2022, Strongsville, Ohio police responded to a car crash where three occupants, including Mackenzie Shirilla, Dominic Russo, and Davion Flanagan, were found. Tragically, Dominic and Davion were pronounced dead at the scene, while Mackenzie survived with critical injuries. Investigators soon shifted their focus from the accident being unintentional to the belief that Mackenzie purposefully crashed the car with the intention of killing both passengers. Go Fund Me for Davion Flanagan's Scholarship Fund Go Fund Me in Loving Memory of Dominic Russo Thank you to this week’s sponsors! Treat yourself to the best bras and shapewear on the market and save 20% Off at honeylove.com/moms20. Use our exclusive link to get 20% off - honeylove.com/moms20.  Right now, Hungryroot is offering our listeners 40% off your first delivery and free veggies for life! Just go to Hungryroot.com/MOMS, to get 40% off your first delivery and free veggies for life!  Help teach your kids about financial literacy with Greenlight! Sign up for Greenlight today and get your first month free at Greenlight.com/moms..  Elevate your hair wellness routine this year with Vegamour. For a limited time get twenty percent off your first subscription order by going to vegamour.com/moms and use code moms at check out.  To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast.  New merch! Check out Moms and Mysteries Threadless! You can also get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus merch and more at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast 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  Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more! Make sure you subscribe and rate our show to help others find us! Sources: https://appgateway.drc.ohio.gov/OffenderSearch/Search/Details/W111780 https://drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1kKlRJl57N4igmJfQ0GWt6YKaGXRFiLjG https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QP_WTQMrAcjKf4bW5VVrSQNsnBSzeFUj/view?usp=sharing https://obits.cleveland.com/us/obituaries/cleveland/name/dominic-russo-obituary?id=36124708  https://www.jardinefh.com/obituaries/Davion-Flanagan/#!/Obituary https://www.gofundme.com/f/davion-flanagan https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/hell-wheels-teen-killed-boyfriend-friend-crash-sentenced-15-years-life-rcna100928 https://www.gofundme.com/f/in-loving-memory-of-dominic-russo?utm_campaign=p_cp+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link_all&utm_source=customer https://lawandcrime.com/crime/teenager-could-walk-free-in-15-years-after-intentionally-driving-into-brick-wall-to-murder-her-boyfriend-and-another-man/ https://lawandcrime.com/crime/judge-convicts-teen-of-driving-into-brick-wall-on-purpose-in-order-to-murder-her-boyfriend-and-another-young-man/ Additional sources can be found at momsandmysteries.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 22
58 min
The Murder of Donna O'steen
Donna O’Steen was found stabbed to death in her home after failing to pick up her daughter from piano lessons. Many believe the investigation into her murder was overshadowed by the assassination of Thomas Wales, an Assistant U.S. Attorney, leading many to believe that authorities prioritized solving his murder over Donna’s, leaving both cases unsolved. Thank you to this week’s sponsors! Looking to get into shape, but don’t have much time? Check-out Total Gym! For an ADDITIONAL 20% off your order, head to TotalGymDirect.com/MOMS. Get more from delivery, for less with DashPass: zero-dollar delivery fees and reduced service fees on eligible DoorDash orders. Sign up for DashPass today and get your first 30 days free if you’re a new member. Subject to change. Indulge in affordable luxury! Go to Quince.com/moms for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.   Stop wasting money on things you don’t use. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to RocketMoney.com/ MOMS. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast.  New merch! Check out Moms and Mysteries Threadless! You can also get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus merch and more at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast 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  Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more! Make sure you subscribe and rate our show to help others find us! Sources: https://www.westsideseattle.com/ballard-news-tribune/2011/11/19/ten-years-later-donna-osteens-family-continues-look-answers https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Next-move-in-O-Steen-case-A-reward-1099931.php https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/?date=20041106&slug=sketches06m https://www.seattlepi.com/seattlenews/article/Mother-found-slain-at-home-1071204.php https://www.seattlepi.com/seattlenews/article/Friend-s-slaying-seems-impossible-1072507.php https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/A-year-after-woman-s-murder-Sunset-Hill-still-1104748.php https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Can-anyone-help-connect-the-dots-in-Ballard-1158593.php https://www.seattleweekly.com/news/murder-in-ballard/ https://www.seattleweekly.com/news/a-killing-in-the-neighborhood/ https://www.genealogybuff.com/wa/king/webbbs_config.pl/noframes/read/96 https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/seeking-info/thomas-crane-wales https://www.newspapers.com/image/1031184016/?terms=donna%20o%27steen&match=1 https://www.king5.com/article/news/crime/unsolved/murder-donna-osteen-inside-ballard-home-unsolved/281-f3cc2ca2-d86a-4dfe-a4ff-0c9d85eacdf8 https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/broken-hearts-and-an-empty-home-1086708.php https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/?date=20011110&slug=ballard10m_ https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/20-years-after-unsolved-killing-of-federal-prosecutor-thomas-wales-in-seattle-details-emerge-about-the-fbis-theory/ https://www.milton.edu/milton-graduate-federal-prosecutor-victim-of-seattle-gun-man/ https://seattlemag.com/who-killed-tom-wales/ https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/seeking-info/thomas-crane-wales https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/20-years-after-unsolved-killing-of-federal-prosecutor-thomas-wales-in-seattle-details-emerge-about-the-fbis-theory/  https://projects.seattletimes.com/2016/wales-timeline/  https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/crime/seattle-federal-prosecutor-thomas-wales-was-possibly-killed-by-hired-gunman-fbi-official-says/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 15
57 min
The Murder of Ronald Platt
Albert Johnson Walker, dubbed "The Rolex Killer," is a Canadian convict serving time for embezzlement and the murder of Ronald Platt. He notably did this by assuming aliases,  and even deceiving others into believing his daughter was his spouse. Thank you to Anna Luria with your help in researching this episode! Thank you to this week’s sponsors!  Get 15% off a Skylight Frame at SkylightFrame.com/MYSTERIES.  Lume’s Starter Pack is perfect for new customers.As a special offer for listeners, new customers GET 15% ALL Lume products with our exclusive code - and if you combine the 15% off with the already discounted starter pack, that equals over 40% off their Starter Pack! Use code MOMS for 15% off your first purchase at LumeDeodorant.com.  Treat yourself to the best bras and shapewear on the market and save 20% Off at honeylove.com/moms20. After you purchase, they’ll ask you where you heard about them. PLEASE support our show and tell them we sent you. Shape your life with Honeylove.  Go to Zocdoc dot com slash MYSTERIES and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today.  That’s Zocdoc.com/mysteries. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast.  New merch! Check out Moms and Mysteries Threadless! You can also get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus merch and more at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast 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  Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more! Make sure you subscribe and rate our show to help others find us! Sources: https://www.canlii.org/en/on/onsc/doc/1998/1998canlii14906/1998canlii14906.html?resultIndex=1&resultId=f1166d704fdb41f181a2faf6029ba65e&searchId=2024-03-10T15:39:21:852/af7095a1abc64780a9e24625766e3ce5&searchUrlHash=AAAAAQAVQWxiZXJ0IEpvaG5zb24gV2Fsa2VyAAAAAAE https://www.newspapers.com/image/1012290821/?terms=%22Albert%20Johnson%20Walker%22&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/1012599590/?terms=%22Albert%20Johnson%20Walker%22&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/979328251/?terms=%22Albert%20Johnson%20Walker%22 https://www.newspapers.com/image/802775469/?terms=%22Albert%20Johnson%20Walker%22&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/1012805886/?terms=%22Ronald%20Joseph%20Platt%22&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/465855387/?terms=%22Albert%20Johnson%20Walker%22&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/727340200/?terms=%22Ronald%20Joseph%20Platt%22&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/732064418/?terms=%22Ronald%20Joseph%20Platt%22&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/995096470/?terms=%22Ronald%20Joseph%20Platt%22&match=1 The remaining sources can be found at momsandmysteries.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 8
1 hr 1 min
The Murder of Sara Starr
In 2017, Sara Starr, a beloved teacher in Coffee County, Alabama, was tragically found shot dead in her driveway. Despite years of investigation due to sparse evidence, authorities ultimately uncovered a complex murder-for-hire scheme.  Thank you to Sydney Pacha for your help researching this story.  If you'd like to hear our new weekly mini-sode, it's available for free on Patreon right now! Thank you to this week’s sponsors! Get your food to work for you and check out Hungryroot! Hungryroot is now offering our listeners 40% off your first delivery and free veggies for life. Just go to Hungryroot.com/MOMS, to get 40% off your first delivery and get your free veggies! Unlock Jennifer Anniston-approved hair at  lolavie.com. As our loyal listeners you'll get an exclusive 15% off your entire order when you use code MOMS at checkout.  If you want to take the next step in improving your health, go to lumen.me and use MOMS to get $50 off your Lumen.  We've worked out a special deal with Hiya for their best selling children's vitamin. Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/MOMS.  To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast.  New merch! Check out Moms and Mysteries Threadless! You can also get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus merch and more at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast 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  Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more! Make sure you subscribe and rate our show to help others find us! Sources: **Indicates sources with photos  Kurtis, Ken. "Sara Starr's husband terrified her before her murder: Witness." News4. Last modified September 12, 2023.** U.S. Attorney's Office, Middle District Alabama. "Coffee County Man and His Brother Found Guilty of Carrying Out a Murder-for-Hire Plot." United States Department of Justice. Last modified September 20, 2023. Lord, Debbie. "'I hope you rot': Daughter confronts dad who hired brother to kill ex-wife." KIRO 7. Last modified January 8, 2024.** Quinn, Allison. "Slain Teacher's Brother-in-Law Wanted in Murder-for-Hire Plot." Daily Beast. Last modified February 3, 2022.** Sabes, Adam. "Alabama man allegedly paid hitman with his motorcycle to kill ex-wife." New York Post. Last modified February 6, 2022.** Dixon, Aaron. "'He's going to kill me.' Inside the relationship of Jason and Sara Starr." WDHN. Last modified September 12, 2023. Galvan, Jamie E. "'Someone finally listened to us' | Grand jury convicts brothers in murder-for-hire plot to kill mother of 4." KHOU 11. Last modified September 23, 2023. Robinson, Carol. "Alabama man, brother convicted of murder-for-hire for ex-wife's 2017 shooting death." AL.Com. Last modified September 20, 2023.** Naham, Matt. "'You are useless' and 'I hope you rot': Brothers locked up for life in murder-for-hire shooting of elementary school teacher and mother of 4 just months after 'bitter divorce.'" Law & Crime. Last modified January 6, 2024. Sorto, Marlon. "Two brothers convicted in murder-for-hire plot in killing of elementary school teacher over child support and alimony." CNN. Last modified September 22, 2023.**  Remaining sources can be found at momsandmysteries.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Apr 1
45 min
The Murder of Cathy Sposito
In 1987, college student Cathy Sposito was brutally murdered while hiking in Yavapai County, Arizona. Decades later, through the efforts of volunteers and advances in genetic genealogy, her case and others were solved, providing closure to victims' families. Thank you to Elizabeth Atwood for your help in researching the episode! If you’re interested in becoming a cold case volunteer with Yavapai County, visit Cold Case Volunteers YCSOAZ.gov. Thank you to this week’s sponsors! Lume’s Starter Pack is perfect for new customers. It comes with a Solid Stick Deodorant, Cream Tube Deodorant, two free products of your choice (like Mini Body Wash and Deodorant Wipes), and free shipping. As a special offer for listeners, new customers GET $5 OFF a Lume Starter Pack with code MOMS at LumeDeodorant.com.  Remember, it only takes 10-20 minutes a day to reshape your body. Head to TotalGymDirect.com/MOMS for an additional 20% off your order. Plus that includes a FREE AbCrunch attachment AND free shipping. Stop wasting money on things you don’t use. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to RocketMoney.com/MOMS.  To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast.  New merch! Check out Moms and Mysteries Threadless! You can also get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus merch and more at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast 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  Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more! Make sure you subscribe and rate our show to help others find us! Sources AZ Family Digital News Staff, Pulled from the grave: Man tied to decades-old Prescott college student's murder, AZ Family, 2023 N/A, Cathy Sposito's killer ID'd 36 years after college student murdered on Arizona trail, CBS News, 2023 Corrado, Brent, Garcia, Nicole, Cathy Sposito: Man who killed Arizona woman linked to other crimes, sheriff says, FOX 10, 2023 N/A, Bryan Bennett - Genealogy Explained, Genealogy Explained, 2023 N/A, Police say killer in nearly 36-year-old Arizona cold case died by suicide in Kentucky | News, Wdrb.com, 2023 N/A, Police ID killer in 1987 cold case on hiking trail that has haunted Yavapai County, Associated Press, 2023 Winters, Debra, Sheriff's Office links 1987 Sposito murder, other assaults to man who killed himself in 1994, The Daily Courier, 2023 Smith, Fred, 3 Are Sought to Help Find Hiker's Killer, Arizona Republic, 1987 N/A, Rocks Studied in Hiker's Slaying, Arizona Republic, 1987 Smith, Fred, 2 Rocks Examined in the Dath of Arizona Hiker on Prescott Butte, Arizona Republic, 1987 Remaining sources can be found at momsandmysteries.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 25
56 min
The Mysterious Death of Lana Stempien
Lana Stempien, a vibrant attorney with a love for boating, disappeared mysteriously with her boyfriend Chuck Rutherford during a planned trip on Lake Huron in 2005. Despite extensive investigations and theories, including suspicions of foul play, Lana's body was found weeks later, while Chuck's whereabouts remain unknown, leaving the case unresolved and fraught with unanswered questions. Thank you to this week’s sponsors!  OneSkin is more than skin care. It’s about skin longevity, targeting the root causes of aging to help you look and feel your best at every age. Get started today with 15% off using code MOMS at oneskin.co.  Start all your shopping at rakuten.com or get the Rakuten app to start saving today, your Cash Back really adds up!  Caden Lane is your one-stop shop for all your newborn, infant and toddler apparel. Head to CadenLane.com/MOMS and use code MOMS for 20% off your order.  For a limited time get twenty percent off your first subscription order by going to vegamour.com/moms and use code moms at check out. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast.  New merch! Check out Moms and Mysteries Threadless! You can also get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus merch and more at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast 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  Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more! Make sure you subscribe and rate our show to help others find us! Sources: http://www.nbcnews.com/id/10807318/ns/dateline_nbc/t/beneath-blue-waters/#.XtnZ9Z5KhQI http://charleyproject.org/case/charles-rutherford-jr https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/detroitnews/obituary.aspx?n=lana-stempien&pid=180093318 https://www.hourdetroit.com/community/a-cold-case-lake-huron-boating-mystery/ http://www.nbcnews.com/id/12756009/ns/dateline_nbc/t/new-witnesses-lake-huron-mystery/#.Xury5Z5KhQI https://www.newspapers.com/image/362560058/?article=3af830e1-f352-4f4b-beec-72d26550bb6e&focus=0.19426714,0.65429425,0.33484986,0.70012134&xid=2378&_ga=2.107526210.1713233629.1592457405-302791307.1590645882&_gac=1.27661006.1591684266.Cj0KCQjww_f2BRC-ARIsAP3zarHiOWVdaYSLU3WEVvt7g1FvxJvNrUXnMmlvcFX9NWl9mT3KYb459_saAib2EALw_wcB http://www.nbcnews.com/id/15209681/ns/dateline_nbc/t/what-lies-beneath/#.Xv3-cJNKhQJ https://piadvance.com/2015/09/ten-years-later-mystery-persists-of-lake-huron-tragedy/ https://www.newspapers.com/image/364019374/?terms=lana%20stempien&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/363349436/?terms=lana%20stempien&match=1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 18
57 min
The Murder of Carrie and Steven Turner
In 2015, Carrie and Steven Turner were getting ready for retirement, on the verge of a peaceful life in Myrtle Beach, met a tragic end during a fateful trip. After the police found their bodies in their hotel room, the search was on to find the couple’s son, who quickly became the number one suspect. Catch the Moms on “Love You to Death” on Tubi this week: For Love or Money Playbook for Murder Thank you to this week’s sponsors! Sleep better at night with the softest sheets from Boll and Branch. Get 15% off your first order when you use promo code MOMS at bollandbranch.com. Exclusions apply. See site for details. Start all your shopping at rakuten.com or get the Rakuten app to start saving today, your Cash Back really adds up!  Treat yourself to the best bras and shapewear on the market and save 20% off  at honeylove.com//MOMS20 Use our exclusive link to get 20% off After you purchase, they’ll ask you where you heard about them. PLEASE support our show and tell them we sent you. Move with confidence thanks to Honeylove.  Lume’s Starter Pack is perfect for new customers. It comes with a Solid Stick Deodorant, Cream Tube Deodorant, two free products of your choice (like Mini Body Wash and Deodorant Wipes), and free shipping.  As a special offer for listeners, new customers GET $5 OFF a Lume Starter Pack with code MOMS at LumeDeodorant.com.  Go to Zocdoc.com/MYSTERIES and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. Stop wasting money on things you don’t use. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to RocketMoney.com/MOMS. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast.  New merch! Check out Moms and Mysteries Threadless! You can also get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus merch and more at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast 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  Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more! Make sure you subscribe and rate our show to help others find us! Sources: https://www.myhorrynews.com/news/crime/former-coastal-carolina-student-indicted-on-accessory-charge-not-murder/article_8ec02d90-79ab-11e5-bb9a-6b00b6cfed98.html https://wpde.com/news/local/woman-sentenced-for-role-in-double-murder-at-myrtle-beach-hotel https://wpde.com/news/local/conway-man-pleads-guilty-in-death-of-his-parents https://wpde.com/news/local/pair-charged-with-murder-in-hotel-killing-appear-in-court https://people.com/crime/son-charged-in-murder-of-parents-at-south-carolina-resort/ https://www.wral.com/durham-couple-slain-at-sc-resort-remembered-for-generosity/14504336/ https://web.archive.org/web/20150408080450/http://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/counties/durham-county/article13078451.html https://www.myhorrynews.com/news/crime/court-hearings-documents-offer-insight-into-double-murder-victims-and-their-son/article_8b88aa22-c75d-11e4-8051-432d51285f93.html https://www.myhorrynews.com/news/crime/conway-man-pleads-guilty-to-murdering-durham-parents-who-were-visiting-in-myrtle-beach/article_4252b5f4-7195-11e5-97ca- e7bc5d7c0d09.htmlhttps://www.wbtw.com/news/woman-sentenced-in-myrtle-beach-hotel-deaths/ Remaining sources can be found at momsandmysteries.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 11
53 min
The Disappearance of Bianca Carrasco
Bianca Carrasco, a devoted mother of three, went missing in May 2016 after a reported argument with her husband, leaving her family desperate for answers. Nearly eight years without answers, the family remains determined to find Bianca and prove she would not have willingly left her children and belongings behind. Thank you to both Julie for taking the time to speak with us about Bianca, and to the Murder Diaries who graciously shared their research with us to help create this episode.  Research by Haley Gray Research assistance by Anna Luria  Thank you to this week’s sponsors! Go to Zocdoc.com/MYSTERIES and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. Stop wasting money on things you don’t use. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to RocketMoney.com/MOMS. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast.  New merch! Check out Moms and Mysteries Threadless! You can also get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus merch and more at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast 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  Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more! Make sure you subscribe and rate our show to help others find us! Sources: https://drive.google.com/file/d/108Pk8vr2zM91APEvid804ChNinS0H8Yr/view?usp=drive_link https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VEHGvRDIdsHP5KA-3fsx51qQv_n4G2vg/view?usp=drive_link https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WE4XdUiUNiffBCTgFhr56J3nZLGLWQHj/view?usp=drive_link https://charleyproject.org/case/bianca-zannette-carrasco Murder Diaries interviews with Jovanna Burney and Julie Stinson https://drive.google.com/file/d/1g91uuNaZuGgPYLAk-KW1Kzlz9eH9CBVN/view?usp=sharing https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/law-enforcement/family-missing-san-antonio-woman-texas-rangers-join-investigation/273-1c2a544e-2042-435a-ae7a-cd72532f5a8b https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/Disappearance-of-29-year-old-mom-of-three-in-San-9181612.php https://news4sanantonio.com/news/local/missing-woman-left-to-go-for-walk-never-returned https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/ncna578651 https://truecrimedaily.com/2017/02/13/san-antonio-mother-of-3-remains-missing-a-year-after-dispute-with-husband/ https://www.facebook.com/p/Help-Find-Bianca-Carrasco-100069863216221/ https://news4sanantonio.com/news/local/help-us-find-bianca-carrasco https://foxsanantonio.com/news/local/resident-finds-body-along-walking-trail-in-north-bexar-county MAM interview with Julie Stinson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Mar 4
56 min
The Murder of Beverly McGowan
Dubbed "the world's most wanted woman" in the late 1990s and early 2000s, Elaine Parent was sought for the murder of her potential roommate, Beverly McGowan. Using over 20 different identities and mastering disguise, Elaine eluded authorities for more than a decade.  Thank you to this week’s sponsors! Caden Lane is your one-stop shop for all your newborn, infant and toddler apparel. Head to CadenLane.com/MOMS and use code MOMS for 20% off your order. Nurture your mind and body with this all-natural, full-spectrum magnesium supplement. Simply go to  bioptimizers.com/moms and use promo code moms during checkout to save 10%.  Start all your shopping at rakuten.com or get the Rakuten app to start saving today, your Cash Back really adds up! Elevate your hair wellness routine this year with Vegamour. For a limited time get twenty percent off your first subscription order by going to VEGAMOUR.com/moms and use code moms at check out. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast.  New merch! Check out Moms and Mysteries Threadless! You can also get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus merch and more at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast 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  Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more! Make sure you subscribe and rate our show to help others find us! Sources: Bendavid, Naftali, “Search for bait…”, The Miami Herald, 21 Jul 1990 “Tattoo may help…”, The Palm Beach Post, 21 Jul 1990 Power, Trish and Bendavid, Naftali, “Headless body is…”, The Miami Herald, 2 Aug 1990 Fernandez, Maria Elena and Davis, Kevin, “Woman’s slaying remains…”, South Florida Sun Sentinel, 3 Aug 1990 Smith, Cheryl, “Headless victim’s murder…”, St. Lucie News Tribune, 3 Aug 1990 Waukau, Anne, “Clue found in…”, St. Lucie News Tribune, 1 Sep 1990 McMullan, Dawn, “County joints Scotland…”, St. Lucie News Tribune, 5 Sep 1990 “TV show leads…”, St. Lucie News Tribune, 18 Oct 1990 “Escapee ruled out…”, The Balm Beach Post, 20 Oct 1990 “Crime Stoppers”, St. Lucie News Tribune, 21 Oct 1990 Lane, Teresa, “Playboy club waitress…”, The Palm Beach Post, 14 Nov 1990 Pazdera, Donna, “Bizarre murder baffles…”, The Stuart News, 26 Apr 1991 Smith, Cheryl, “Grisly St. Lucie…”, St. Lucie News Tribune, 16 May 1991 Lane, Teresa, “St. Lucie to…”, The Palm Beach Post, 4 Jun 1991 Pazdera, Donna, “Task force formed…”, The Stuart News, 4 Jun 1991 Bendavid, Naftali and Long, Phil, “Unsolved plans to…”, The Miami Herald, 4 Jun 1991 Pazdera, Donna, “Series probes tale…”, The Stuart News, 10 Nov 1991 “Show to broadcast…”, St. Lucie News Tribune, 7 May 1992 Hammett, Yvette, “Persistence unravels slaying”, The Stuart News, 11 Dec 1996 Hammett, Yvette, “Police collecting tips…”, The Stuart News, 12 Dec 1996 Pazdera, Donna, “‘90 murder trail…”, South Florida Sun Sentinel, 11 Dec 1996 Collins, Thomas R., “Police go international…”, The Palm Beach Post, 27 Feb 1999 Chapman, Kathleen, “Suicide ends search…”, The Palm Beach Post, 9 Apr 2002 “Police at her…”, Associated Press, 9 Apr 2002 “Police label Panhandle…”, Associated Press, 12 Apr 2002 Tate, Tim, “Chameleon killer cheats…”, The Telegraph, 21 Apr 2002 Chapman, Matthew, “A killer’s many…”, The Irish Times, 20 Mar 1999 FBI Files “Unsolved Mysteries”  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 26
1 hr 6 min
The Murder of Judy Malinowski
This week we are discussing the life and tragic death of Judy Malinowski, a woman from Ohio, who lost her life after being set on fire by her ex-boyfriend in 2015. Despite suffering severe burns, she fought for two years before succumbing to her injuries, sparking widespread outrage and calls for justice. Make sure to check-out the Facebook page that shares all about Judy’s Foundation.  And for more information about Judy,  check-out the documentary “The Fire That Took Her” on Prime Video.  Thank you to this week’s sponsors! Sleep better at night with the softest sheets from Boll and Branch. Get 15% off your first order when you use promo code MOMS at bollandbranch.com. Exclusions apply. See site for details. Learn how to sleep again with Stellar Sleep. Head to StellarSleep.com/MOMS for your FREE 7-day trial and then just $99 per year… PLUS you can cancel any time within the first 30 days for a full refund.   Nurture your mind and body with this all-natural, full-spectrum magnesium supplement. Simply go to  bioptimizers.com/moms and use promo code moms during checkout to save 10%. Lume’s Starter Pack is perfect for new customers. It comes with a Solid Stick Deodorant, Cream Tube Deodorant, two free products of your choice (like Mini Body Wash and Deodorant Wipes), and free shipping. As a special offer for listeners, new customers get 15% off ALL Lume products with our exclusive code and link  -- that's over 40% off their Starter Pack, too! Use code MOMS for 15% off your first purchase at LumeDeodorant.com.  To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast.  New merch! Check out Moms and Mysteries Threadless! You can also get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus merch and more at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast 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  Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more! Make sure you subscribe and rate our show to help others find us! Sources: https://lawandcrime.com/crime/michael-slager-pleads-guilty-to-murder-after-dousing-girlfriend-with-gas-setting-judy-malinowski-on-fire/  https://www.judysfoundation.org/about/ https://people.com/judy-malinowski-woman-set-fire-ex-testified-grave-behind-bars-life-7503471 https://people.com/crime/the-fire-that-took-her-judy-malinowski-case/ https://people.com/crime/judy-malinowski-set-fire-fiance-heroic-fight/ https://people.com/judy-malinowski-last-moments-fire-that-took-her-exclusive-7503538 https://appgateway.drc.ohio.gov/OffenderSearch/Search/Details/A731261 https://www.nbc4i.com/news/judy-malinowski-dies-nearly-two-years-after-being-set-on-fire/ https://www.10tv.com/article/news/local/gahanna-man-pleads-no-contest-charges-setting-woman-fire/530-bebe39bc-62ac-43a7-b42a-50e121da7965 https://people.com/crime/judy-malinowski-set-on-fire-fiance-5-things/ More sources can be found at momsandmysteries.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Feb 19
1 hr 3 min
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