The Minds of Madness - True Crime Stories

A ten-hour drive through the night to American Fork, Utah. A message that sounded like forgiveness. An unlocked door waiting at the end of it.Matthew Restelli believed he was going to bring his family home. Instead, he stepped into something already set in motion. Inside that home, nothing was as it seemed. Not the messages. Not the welcome. Not even the danger.How to support:For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes -Go to - PatreonHow to connect:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterTheme and Closing Track:Original compositions created for The Minds of MadnessPlease check out our sponsors and help support the podcast:Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madnessQuince - Upgrade your wardrobe with pieces made to last with Quince. Go to Quince.com/madness for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Raycon - The Essential Open Earbuds are perfect for refreshing your routine this spring. Go to buyraycon.com/mindsofmadnessOPEN to get 20% off!HERS - Feel like your best self again, Visit forhers.com/MADNESS to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you.NOCD - If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started: https://learn.nocd.com/MADNESSGranola - If meetings are eating up your day, Granola is a no-brainer. You can try it totally free for three months - just head to granola.ai/MADNESSRula - Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at rula.com/madnessGhostBed - Take advantage of Spring Sale pricing, go to GhostBed.com/madness, code MADNESS for an extra 10% off sitewide. Some exclusions apply; see site for details.Research & Writing:Ryan DeiningerEditing:Aiden WolfSources:UT v Kevin Ellis Law & Crime Trials PlaylistTwo more people arrested in connection to murder of man in American ForkUtah County man arrested for killing brother-in-law, but claims it was self-defenseNew info on American Fork murder reveals calculated plot involving multiple suspectsVictim's wife, mother-in-law, brother-in-law arrested in Utah County murder investigationHer brother allegedly killed her husband. Utah police say she and her mother helped plan it.Matthew Restelli Obituary (1982 - 2024) - Legacy RemembersJudge severs cases of mother, son accused of murderSuspect in murder plot searched Donna Adelson’s case before arrestWoman charged in son-in-law’s murder describes killer as ‘so gentle’Judge: Texts, search history show evidence of conspiracy to killWife pleads guilty in Utah murder plot involving brother and motherUtah man convicted of killing brother-in-law, acquitted of conspiringKathryn Restelli testifies she conspired with mother, brother to kill her husbandWife sentenced for luring husband to Utah to kill himConvicted woman testifies that brother conspired to kill her husbandKSL.comWife tried to make her husband's murder look like self-defense, but she made 1 crucial mistakeUtah mother admits to luring estranged husband to his death in fake self-defense plot Appalling behavior of glamorous Utah wifeKathryn Restelli SentencingKathryn Restelli Plea AgreementSister of Accused Killer Believes There Were Marriage Issues Prior to ShootingJudge Calls Out Killer Wife Killer Wife Bawls Before Sentencing Brother of Murdered Husband Courtroom Statement Detective Reads Messages Between Accused Killer, SisterState Believes Brother-In-Law Guilty Tracy Grist found guilty

On a quiet evening in Woodland Hills, California, a successful husband and father ran a simple errand and unknowingly walked straight into a murder plot already in motion.What first appeared to be a violent home invasion would unravel into something far more calculated. A secret affair. A staged crime scene. And a conspiracy that would take years to fully expose. Because sometimes, the most dangerous threats aren’t outside the home they are already inside.How to support:For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes -Go to - PatreonHow to connect:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterTheme and Closing Track:Original compositions created for The Minds of MadnessPlease check out our sponsors and help support the podcast:Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madnessQuince - Upgrade your wardrobe with pieces made to last with Quince. Go to Quince.com/madness for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Raycon - The Essential Open Earbuds are perfect for refreshing your routine this spring. Go to buyraycon.com/mindsofmadnessOPEN to get 20% off!HERS - Feel like your best self again, Visit forhers.com/MADNESS to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you.NOCD - If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started: https://learn.nocd.com/MADNESSGranola - If meetings are eating up your day, Granola is a no-brainer. You can try it totally free for three months - just head to granola.ai/MADNESSRula - Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance. Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at rula.com/madnessGhostBed - Take advantage of Spring Sale pricing, go to GhostBed.com/madness, code MADNESS for an extra 10% off sitewide. Some exclusions apply; see site for details.Featured Podcast:Combat FuelResearch & Writing:Ryan DeiningerEditing:Aiden WolfSources:Court Tv RecapMonica Sementilli and Robert Baker jail love affair reveals evidence of murder conspiracyTown & Country Magazine: Death Becomes Hair Betrayal turned deadly: The killing of a celebrity hair stylistLA Wife Sentenced After Lover Kills Her Hairdresser Husband in "Brutal" ConspiracyMonica Sementilli Plotted to Murder Her Husband with Her Porn Star Lover'Betrayal, greed and lust': Did hair mogul's wife mastermind his killing?Killer testifies in trial of slain hairstylist's widowCo-defendant sentenced to 15 years to life in prison for murder of hairstylist in Woodland HillsWoman gets life in prison for murder of celebrity hairdresser husbandMonica Sementilli: Wife sentenced for LA hairstylist husband's murderLaw & Crime Network Trial Playlist

On an October night in Aurora, Colorado, a young mother called 911 after finding something in her home that should not have been there. Her ex-boyfriend’s clothes. His keys. Signs that he may have come back.What began as a desperate search through a dark house turned into something far worse. By the time police arrived, four people were dead, and the man they believed was responsible had vanished.A video version of this episode is available on YouTube and SpotifyHow to connect:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterTheme and Closing Track:Original compositions created for The Minds of MadnessPlease check out our sponsors and help support the podcast:Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madnessQuince - Upgrade your wardrobe with pieces made to last with Quince. Go to Quince.com/madness for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Raycon - The Essential Open Earbuds are perfect for refreshing your routine this spring. Go to buyraycon.com/mindsofmadnessOPEN to get 20% off!HERS - Feel like your best self again, Visit forhers.com/MADNESS to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you.NOCD - If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started: https://learn.nocd.com/MADNESSGranola - If meetings are eating up your day, Granola is a no-brainer. You can try it totally free for three months - just head to granola.ai/MADNESSNutrafol - Start your hair growth journey with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code MADNESSResearch:J.R. RainboltSources:https://cdoc.colorado.gov https://www.cbsnews.com/colorado/news/colorado-judge-sentences-joseph-castorena-to-4-life-sentences-after-quadruple-homicide-conviction/ https://www.denver7.com/news/crime/man-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-without-possibility-of-parole-in-aurora-quadruple-homicide-from-2022 https://kitchener.citynews.ca/2024/05/16/man-convicted-of-killing-4-people-at-ex-girlfriends-home-near-denver/ https://people.com/crime/colordado-woman-applied-restraining-order-ex-days-before-killed-familiy-members/ https://www.9news.com/article/news/crime/aurora-quadruple-homicide-joseph-castorena-sentenced/73-6c8b7c1e-3f4f-4c0b-9b7a-6f3e9e2d7b5a https://www.fox31denver.com/news/local-news/man-sentenced-aurora-quadruple-homicide

On a summer morning in Henderson, Nevada, a mother woke to the sound of dogs barking in the backyard. At first, it seemed strange. By sunrise, it would become something far worse.Inside the home, Jonathan Willette was found dead in his bed under circumstances so disturbing that even seasoned investigators were left searching for what was missing as much as what was there.How to support:For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes -Go to - PatreonHow to connect:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterTheme and Closing Track:Original compositions created for The Minds of MadnessPlease check out our sponsors and help support the podcast:Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madnessQuince - Upgrade your wardrobe with pieces made to last with Quince. Go to Quince.com/madness for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Raycon - The Essential Open Earbuds are perfect for refreshing your routine this spring. Go to buyraycon.com/mindsofmadnessOPEN to get 20% off!HERS - Feel like your best self again, Visit forhers.com/MADNESS to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you.NOCD - If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started: https://learn.nocd.com/MADNESSGranola - If meetings are eating up your day, Granola is a no-brainer. You can try it totally free for three months - just head to granola.ai/MADNESSNutrafol - Start your hair growth journey with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code MADNESSResearch & Writing:Ryan DeiningerEditing:Aiden WolfSources:Court Tv RecapLIVE: Boyfriend Beheading Murder Trial — NV v. Devyn Michaels — Day 1 LIVE: Boyfriend Beheading Murder Trial — NV v. Devyn Michaels — Day 1 (Part 2)LIVE: Boyfriend Beheading Murder Trial — NV v. Devyn Michaels — Day 2LIVE: Boyfriend Beheading Murder Trial — NV v. Devyn Michaels — Day 3LIVE: Boyfriend Beheading Murder Trial — NV v. Devyn Michaels — Day 4LIVE: Boyfriend Beheading Murder Trial — NV v. Devyn Michaels — Day 5LIVE: Boyfriend Beheading Murder Trial — NV v. Devyn Michaels — Day 6LIVE: Boyfriend Beheading Murder Trial — NV v. Devyn Michaels — Day 7Las Vegas jury convicts ex-porn star for killing, beheading ex-husbandNev. Woman Said She Decapitated Boyfriend After Marrying His SonObituary for Johnathan James WilletteLas Vegas woman told judge she ‘was not an abusive person’Girlfriend arrested after man's headless body found in Nevada homeHenderson police report details grisly decapitation homicideNev. Woman Accused of Murdering and Decapitating the Father of Her ChildrenWho is Devyn Michaels? Woman Decapitates Kids’ Father, Puts Head in TrashShe Decapitated Her Ex and Threw Head in the TrashAdult film actress beheaded baby daddy after marrying her stepson: prosecutorsPorn star who beheaded ex after marrying stepson is found guilty: 'Wild ride'‘Killer’ breaks down in court after father-in-law lover’s decapitated body found ‘smoking’ in bedAdult star ‘decapitated father of her children’ as she was having ‘affair with own stepsonAdult star guilty of decapitating her children’s dadSon testifies he had affair with stepmom, who is now on trial for killing dad in HendersonVegas woman accused of decapitating her children’s father claims evidence was tamperedThe Vegas Moving Guy

On a quiet December night in Myrtle Beach, a first date ended with promise and a future that never came.Hours later, a phone rang from a payphone in the dark.A voice from the past.A decision that would change everything.By sunrise, Heather Elvis was gone.What followed wasn’t just a missing person case but a tangled story of secrets, obsession, and control… leading to a place no one could have imagined.How to support:For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes -Go to - PatreonHow to connect:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterTheme and Closing Track:Original compositions created for The Minds of MadnessPlease check out our sponsors and help support the podcast:Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madnessQuince - Upgrade your wardrobe with pieces made to last with Quince. Go to Quince.com/madness for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Raycon - The Essential Open Earbuds are perfect for refreshing your routine this spring. Go to buyraycon.com/mindsofmadnessOPEN to get 20% off!HERS - Feel like your best self again, Visit forhers.com/MADNESS to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you.NOCD - If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started: https://learn.nocd.com/MADNESSGranola - If meetings are eating up your day, Granola is a no-brainer. You can try it totally free for three months - just head to granola.ai/MADNESSNutrafol - Start your hair growth journey with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code MADNESSResearch & Writing:Ryan DeiningerEditing:Aiden WolfSources:Law & Crime Network PlaylistThe Disappearance of Heather Elvis by Amanda StormWikipediaText messages read in courtThe tale of the waitress who messed with the wrong married manSouth Carolina love triangleSouth Carolina jury finds Tammy Moorer guiltyTimeline of events in the Heather Elvis caseSearch party uncovers more human remainsCharge dismissed against man arrested for interfering with Elvis caseFather of missing woman files second harassment reportExclusive new details on Heather Elvis case come outArrest warrants detail initial charges in Heather Elvis caseHeather Elvis' family honoring her on her 21st birthdayElvis family speaks one day after murder charges against Moorers droppedHung jury, mistrial declared in Sidney Moorer trial‘There’s a long way to go:’ family reacts after Sidney Moorer found guilty of obstructingTammy Moorer sentenced to 30 years in prison after being found guilty of kidnappingParole board denies Sidney Moorer’s request for early release from prisonHeather Elvis: The Community’s DaughterTammy Moorer trial day 2: Former family friend testifies against herJilted wife reportedly made cheating hubby get her name tattooed over his crotchTestimony weaves tale of intertwined lives of missing woman, accused coupleSTATE v. MOORER (2023)Tammy Moorer Testimony 1Tammy Moorer Testimony 2Tammy Moorer Testimony 3

On a quiet summer afternoon in Inverness, Florida, a 911 call shattered the stillness of a lakeside home. Inside, Denise Hallowell was found barely alive in her bedroom, the victim of a brutal attack that made no immediate sense.At first, the story pointed outward toward an unknown intruder. But as investigators began to piece together the timeline, the evidence started pointing somewhere far more unsettling.Because sometimes, the truth isn’t hidden outside the home.It’s already inside.A video version of this episode is available on YouTube and SpotifyHow to support:For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes -Go to - PatreonHow to connect:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterTheme and Closing Track:Original compositions created for The Minds of MadnessPlease check out our sponsors and help support the podcast:Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madnessQuince - Upgrade your wardrobe with pieces made to last with Quince. Go to Quince.com/madness for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Raycon - The Essential Open Earbuds are perfect for refreshing your routine this spring. Go to buyraycon.com/mindsofmadnessOPEN to get 20% off!HERS - Feel like your best self again, Visit forhers.com/MADNESS to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you.NOCD - If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started: https://learn.nocd.com/MADNESSGranola - If meetings are eating up your day, Granola is a no-brainer. You can try it totally free for three months - just head to granola.ai/MADNESSNutrafol - Start your hair growth journey with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code MADNESSSources:FOX 13 Tampa Bay – “Citrus County man sentenced to life in prison for murder of adoptive mother, former teacher”FOX 13 Tampa Bay – “Son who once defended mother against allegations of abuse now charged with her murder”Citrus County Chronicle – “Hallowell found guilty of murder” (PDF)Bay News 9 – “Authorities: Son Facing Charges in Death of Citrus County Teacher”NBC Miami – “Parricide: The Act of Killing a Parent – The Axe Murder”Justia – Florida 5th District Court of Appeal – “Carlos Antonio Hallowell v. State of Florida”

On a quiet spring morning in Palm Coast, Florida, a young mother was making coffee while her son ate breakfast at the kitchen table. Hours later, her husband would call 911, claiming she had accidentally shot herself.But from the very beginning, something about the story didn’t sit right.How to support:For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes -Go to - PatreonHow to connect:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterTheme and Closing Track:Original compositions created for The Minds of MadnessPlease check out our sponsors and help support the podcast:Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madnessQuince - Upgrade your wardrobe with pieces made to last with Quince. Go to Quince.com/madness for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Raycon - The Essential Open Earbuds are perfect for refreshing your routine this spring. Go to buyraycon.com/mindsofmadnessOPEN to get 20% off!HERS - Feel like your best self again, Visit forhers.com/MADNESS to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you.NOCD - If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started: https://learn.nocd.com/MADNESSGranola - If meetings are eating up your day, Granola is a no-brainer. You can try it totally free for three months - just head to granola.ai/MADNESSNutrafol - Start your hair growth journey with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code MADNESSResearch & Writing:Ryan DeiningerEditing:Aiden WolfSources:Court TV PlaylistGood Interrogation / Kid Interrogation VideoInterrogation Parents Come InInterrogation "3 Different Stories""Keith Forgot About The Cameras"Keith Johansen Appeal Palm Coast man convicted of killing his wife while her son was in houseKilling Brandi Celenza, He Takes the Stand to Say He’s Now TruthfulKeith Johansen Claims Stand Your Ground Would Have Exonerated HimAdmissibility of Incendiary Video Evidence Still PendingKeith Johansen Arrested in Shooting Death of Wife Brandi CelenzaAfter 3 1/2 Years of Lies, Keith Johansen Is Found GuiltyJudge Rejects Wife-Murderer’s Claim that Stand Your Ground Would Have Exonerated HimKeith Johansen, Accused of Murdering His Wife, May Not be Competent to Stand TrialClarity on Shooting Death of Brandi Celenza in F-Section May Take Weeks, Possibly MonthsKeith Johansen Springs New Defense in Gunning Down of Wife Brandi Celenza: ‘Self-Defense’Johansen Motion for ReliefGunshot Kills Brandi Celenza

A former NBA star vanishes after a trip home to Memphis, and for days no one knows where he went. Then a missed 911 call, a body in a field, and a murder weapon recovered years later begin to expose a conspiracy no one saw coming.A story of failed plans, shifting stories, and the long trail of evidence that finally brought the truth into focus. Beneath the headlines was a father of six, a hometown hero, and a family left waiting years for answers.How to support:For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes -Go to - PatreonHow to connect:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterTheme and Closing Track:Original compositions created for The Minds of MadnessPlease check out our sponsors and help support the podcast:Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madnessQuince - Upgrade your wardrobe with pieces made to last with Quince. Go to Quince.com/madness for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Marley Spoon - This new year, fast-track your way to eating well with Marley Spoon. Head to MarleySpoon.com/offer/MADNESS for up to 25 FREE meals!HERS - Feel like your best self again, Visit forhers.com/MADNESS to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you.NOCD - If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started: https://learn.nocd.com/MADNESSGranola - If meetings are eating up your day, Granola is a no-brainer. You can try it totally free for three months - just head to granola.ai/MADNESSNutrafol - Start your hair growth journey with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code MADNESSResearch & Writing:Ryan DeiningerSources:Court TV RecapWatch Live: TN v Billy Ray Turner Trial Day 1Watch Live: TN v Billy Ray Turner Trial Day 2Watch Live: TN v Billy Ray Turner Trial Day 3Watch Live: TN v Billy Ray Turner Trial Day 4 (part 1)Watch Live: TN v Billy Ray Turner Trial Day 4Watch Live: TN v Billy Ray Turner Trial Day 5 (Part 1)Watch Live: TN v Billy Ray Turner Trial Day 5 (Part 2)Watch Live: TN v Billy Ray Turner Trial Day 5 (Part 3)TN v Billy Ray Turner Trial Day 6 - Prosecution ClosingTN v Billy Ray Turner Trial Day 6 - Defense ClosingTN v Billy Ray Turner Trial Day 6 - Prosecution RebuttalWatch Live: TN v Billy Ray Turner Trial VERDICTProsecution ClosingDefense ClosingProsecution RebuttalSentencingKilling Lorenzen: Billy breaks his silenceThe 12-year-long case of Lorenzen Wright's murder is finally closedLorenzen Wright WikipediaTurner Sentenced to Life Plus 25 Years In Lorenzen Wright Murder and ConspiracyWife of murdered NBA player Lorenzen Wright denied paroleFamily of Lorenzen Wright speaksLorenzen Wright killing: Shelby County man arrested, charged with murder WREG.comWho killed Lorenzen Wright? LA TimesHow Sherra Wright Orchestrated the Murder of Her Ex-HusbandLorenzen Wright’s mom, son reunite after near-decadeNew drama involving murder of Lorenzen Wright as twin sons speak out for first timeSherra Wright and Billy Turner tried to kill Lorenzen multiple times, documents saySherra Wright’s cousin details murder plot in bombshell statement, $15M bond for TurnerWho is Jimmie Martin? Alleged Lorenzen Wright conspirator has killed beforeBilly Ray Turner Appeal Dec. 16 Press Conference on Sherra Wright Murder ChargesDeborah Marion Reacts to Verdict

In December 2012, a quiet Houston home became the center of a mystery that still raises questions.Jim Melgar was found dead inside a closet. Just steps away, his wife Sandra was discovered alive, bound, and unable to explain how the night had unfolded.There were no clear signs of forced entry. No witnesses. Only a scene that could be read more than one way.What followed was a case built on interpretation, memory gaps, and the question of what really happened behind closed doors.A video version of this episode is available on YouTube and SpotifyHow to support:For extra perks including exclusive content, early release, and ad-free episodes -Go to - PatreonHow to connect:WebsiteInstagramFacebookTwitterTheme and Closing Track:Original compositions created for The Minds of MadnessPlease check out our sponsors and help support the podcast:Shopify - Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/madnessQuince - Upgrade your wardrobe with pieces made to last with Quince. Go to Quince.com/madness for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.Marley Spoon - This new year, fast-track your way to eating well with Marley Spoon. Head to MarleySpoon.com/offer/MADNESS for up to 25 FREE meals!HERS - Feel like your best self again, Visit forhers.com/MADNESS to get a personalized, affordable plan that gets you.NOCD - If you're struggling with OCD or unrelenting intrusive thoughts, NOCD can help. Book a free 15 minute call to get started: https://learn.nocd.com/MADNESSGranola - If meetings are eating up your day, Granola is a no-brainer. You can try it totally free for three months - just head to granola.ai/MADNESSNutrafol - Start your hair growth journey with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners ten dollars off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code MADNESSSources:https://abcnews.go.com/US/amateur-sleuths-case-woman-prison-stabbing-bludgeoning-husband/story?id=59477363https://abc13.com/archive/8930172/https://www.click2houston.com/news/2012/12/25/man-killed-couple-tied-up-in-home/https://www.khou.com/article/news/crime/true-crime/innocence-project-reward-sandra-melgar-murder-case-houston-texas/285-bc5a3f07-1e31-4af5-8826-bd1a851ffdc4https://www.khou.com/article/news/crime/sandra-melgar-new-dna-evidence/285-30850e86-6336-4ae9-92e7-3e23aaf14711https://people.com/crime/sandra-melgar-convicted-murder-husband/https://www.latintimes.com/innocence-project-texas-woman-murder-husband-100k-sandra-jim-melgar-568091https://innocenceprojectoftexas.org/cases/sandra-melgar/https://law.justia.com/cases/texas/fourteenth-court-of-appeals/2020/14-18-00293-cr.htmlhttps://www.spa.texas.gov/media/1806/melgar.pdfhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XPks6QICDYohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9VBpZ1LwT8https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R90hhpbbFSwhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yF-OWy_ZuxQhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cCoSkdreT8https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=78QG2QPV_OEhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74s7jg1Fdf4

In this special true crime crossover episode, I joined Carter Roy for a 2-part episode of Murder: True Crime Stories. To hear part 2 and my extended conversation with Carter, follow Murder: True Crime stories wherever you listen to podcasts.For nearly 30 years, Ken McElroy terrorized the small town of Skidmore, Missouri. Accused of theft, assault, arson, statutory rape, and intimidation, he manipulated the legal system and silenced witnesses through fear. When he shot 70-year-old grocery store owner Bo Bowenkamp in broad daylight—and still managed to delay justice yet again—the town’s patience began to crack. In Part 1 of this two-episode series, I join Carter Roy to help unravel how one man’s unchecked violence exposed the limits of the justice system and pushed a quiet farming community toward the brink.Follow Murder: True Crime Stories wherever you listen to podcasts to hear me on part 2 and an extended conversation about the case with Carter Roy. Listen and follow here: https://play.megaphone.fm/1c4m9ll3rcg3-hgdpn2_ww