Check The Locks: A True Crime Podcast

A frantic 911 call reports a deadly home invasion, and a young mother is gone—leaving two daughters without their mom and a community searching for answers. But as investigators dig deeper, the story of a masked intruder begins to unravel. And the truth becomes far more sinister than anyone imagined. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Ashley Flynn. Will this c...

A teenage romance, a secluded stretch of woods, and a murder so brutal it shocked an entire community. More than three decades later, the woman convicted of the killing found herself at the center of another disturbing chapter when Tennessee attempted to carry out her death sentence—and the execution went terribly wrong. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Coll...

When the body of a 19-year-old is discovered at a Georgia home, her killers are arrested quickly. Forced to face their crimes, they reveal secrets that were buried for years. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss part two of the disappearance of Morgan Aryn Bauer. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram   Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subsc...

A 19-year-old moves to Atlanta looking for a fresh start. But just weeks later, she suddenly disappears without a trace. Leaving nothing but a trail of unanswered questions and a family searching for answers. What happened after she walked into the night—and why did it take so long to uncover what really happened? Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the disappearance of Morg...

A killer was hunting women across Texas, leaving behind a trail of murders that investigators believed had nothing to do with one another. With each case going cold, the killer remained free—until years later, a single piece of discarded evidence would finally begin to connect the dots. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the brutal crimes of Faryion Waldrip. Will this case...

An 11-year-old girl takes a shortcut home, unaware that a stranger is about to change everything. When a surveillance camera captures her being led away, the footage launches a desperate search—and eventually becomes the key to uncovering a horrifying truth. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the abduction and murder of Carlie Brucia. Will this case be enough to make you ch...

An 18-year-old college student heads out for a jog she has done a million times before. But when her dog returns home without her, a frantic search begins—and ends with a discovery that leaves a small Washington community haunted for decades. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Mandy Stavik. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Insta...

A routine walk home from school turns deadly when a stranger with a rifle suddenly ambushes two teenage friends. One girl survives, but the other is killed—and investigators soon uncover a disturbing obsession, a chilling confession, and a plan that had been set in motion long before the gunfire began. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Lauren Landavazo. Will...

A mother is found brutally murdered inside her Minnesota home, and the investigation quickly turns toward the person who was closest to her. A bitter argument, a hammer, and a trail of unsettling clues reveal a family tragedy that leaves investigators questioning what really happened behind closed doors. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Georgina Lee Monk. Wi...

A 74-year-old woman opened her home to family, never imagining the greatest danger was already inside. After the beloved Kentucky grandmother is beaten to death, investigators uncover a case marked by unimaginable violence and a shocking piece of evidence that would become central to the prosecution. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Cheri Kaye Oliver. Will t...

A family outing at a Portland park turns into every parent's worst nightmare when a stranger allegedly tries to pull a 7-year-old girl away in broad daylight. It takes the child's parents—and courageous bystanders—to stop the attack before police arrive. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss a breaking story in Oregon. Will this case be enough to make you check the loc...

When a woman is murdered inside her home, a quiet Tennessee community is left searching for answers. As investigators piece together what happened behind closed doors, the victim's husband is arrested and charged with criminal homicide. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Allison Rawl. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagr...

When the 20-year-old college student is found murdered inside her own apartment, investigators must determine whether the killer was someone she knew... or someone who already had a way inside. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Jenna Verhaalen. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram   Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscri...

When a house fire erupts in rural Washington, an 11-year-old boy is reported missing, and a desperate search begins. But as investigators sift through the ashes, they uncover a far more sinister truth—one that points to betrayal from the person who should have protected him most. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Christopher Wood. Will this case be enough to...

When a respected Colorado businessman is found brutally murdered in his own home, investigators uncover a twisted plot of greed, deception, and an unlikely clue hidden in his final meal. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Gerald Boggs. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram   Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our...

In 1987, women across Richmond were locking their doors, but a lurking predator always seemed to find a way inside. As fear gripped an entire community, investigators raced to stop a killer whose crimes would ultimately change forensic science forever. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the Southside Strangler, Timothy Wilson Spencer. Will this case be enough to make you ch...

In July 1993, a 27-year-old musician was beaten, raped, and killed while walking home through Seattle. An hour and a half later, the beloved lead singer of The Gits was found dumped in the street, leaving the city searching for answers. For nearly a decade, her killer remained unknown—until a breakthrough in DNA technology finally broke the case. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to...

For months, neighbors at a Dallas condo complex heard the arguments — complaints, threats, and rising tension between two apartments. Then, on a cold February morning in 2013, two people would lose their lives. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the murders of Michelle Jackson and Jamie Stafford. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram   T...

This week marks 4 years of Check the Locks Podcast. Join John Conner for a very special re-release of the first episode. A giant thank you to anyone who has supported this podcast over the years. It means the world! It's February 1997, and a horrific double murder has a southern town gripped in fear. How could this happen? Will the killer strike again? Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner in thei...

On a warm June night in 1981, a 15-year-old girl in Michigan visited an ice cream parlor and never came home. Delays, dead ends, and decades of silence turned a teenage disappearance into one of Michigan’s most haunting mysteries. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the disappearance of Kim Larrow and Michigan's Missing Girls. Will this case be enough to make you check t...

On a spring morning in 2003, a 13-year-old girl left for her school bus stop in Nashville—and vanished blocks from home. No struggle, no clear suspect, and decades of rumors have left one of Tennessee’s most haunting missing child cases shrouded in mystery. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the disappearance of Tabitha Danielle Tuders. Will this case be enough to make you...

In 1974, a teenage girl answers a call about a babysitting job—an ordinary opportunity, or so it seems. She leaves home for her first day of work. But she never returns. Nearly 50 years later, loved ones continue to search for answers. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the disappearance of Margaret Ellen Fox. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us:...

One morning in Morgan Hill, CA, a 15-year-old girl vanished on her way to the school bus—leaving behind only silence and a trail that didn’t quite make sense. 14 years later, her family is still searching for answers-and fighting for justice. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the abduction and murder of Sierra LaMar. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Fo...

On a quiet, spring afternoon in Texas, a 16-year-old girl stepped out for what should have been a routine walk—just a short trip up the road to her new job. Sadly, she was never seen again. And nearly two decades later, her family is still searching for answers. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the disappearance of Ali Lowitzer. Will this case be enough to make you check...

On Super Bowl Sunday in Abilene, Texas, a 4-year-old girl was tucked into bed—safe, or so it seemed. By morning, she was gone. Seventeen wounds. No forced entry. No stranger in the night. Only someone who knew exactly who, and why, she was killed. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Ella Bennett. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us:...