Like Mother Like Murder

In the final episode of our three-part series, we take a closer look at the trial, sentencing, and life behind bars of Susan Smith following the heartbreaking murders of her two young sons, Michael and Alexander Smith. We discuss the courtroom proceedings, her decades in prison, the parole process, and the continued fight to keep her behind bars. As we conclude this series, we bring the focus back...

In Part Two of our three-part series, we take a closer look at the heartbreaking events of October 25, 1994, when Michael and Alexander Smith tragically lost their lives. We walk through the hours leading up to the murders, the events of that day, and the nine-day investigation that followed, ultimately uncovering the devastating truth behind their disappearance. Part Three will be released next w...

(00:00:00) 03: Michael & Alexander Smith: The Innocent Victims of Susan Smith | Part 1: Before the Tragedy (00:15:34) CASE COVERAGE: Part One - Before the Tragedy Michael Daniel Smith and Alexander Tyler Smith were just 3 years old and 14 months old when their lives were tragically taken in October 1994. In Part One of this three-part series, we explore the family history, relationships, and circu...

This case includes descriptions of stalking and violent crime.  Take care of yourself while listening. For resources on stalking awareness and prevention visit The Stalking Prevention, Awareness, & Resource Center at  https://www.stalkingawareness.org/ You can also visit https://www.womenslaw.org/ for resources and information regarding custody, stalking, Safety planning, and much more. On Oct...

(00:00:00) 01: Misery Loves Company - The Attack and Murder of Shawna and David Scott (00:03:42) Case Coverage - Misery Loves Company In episode 01, we dive into the attack of Shawna Scott and murder of David Scott in their home by someone they once called a friend. After years of knowing one another Shawna and Frances Zaayer had a falling out that turned into a full blown neighbor feud. As time w...

We’re heading to CRIMESTERY FEST! Join us October 9–11 in Danvers, Massachusetts, for the Northeast’s newest crime and mystery convention! We’ll be there together talking all things mom-related true crime alongside authors, investigators, law enforcement, podcasters, content creators, and more. Plus, Heather will be taking the stage Saturday alongside Brandi Morey Pols for an important conversatio...

This True Crime Momcast is heading to LONDON!  Host, Rachel Holloway will be attending CrimeCon London, October 3–4, 2026 , for a weekend of true crime, conversation, discovery, and advocacy. If you are still looking to get tickets, be sure to use our code LMLM10 to get 10% off! We are so excited to be among so many incredible people within the true crime community, including authors, advocates, i...

In 2005, 28-year-old Heather Bloom—a woman with Down syndrome who relied on full-time care—was last seen in Berkeley, California. Although police documented a disturbance at the apartment she shared with her sister and caregiver, Heather wasn't reported missing until four years later by her mother after she said she hadn't seen or spoken to her daughter since 2005. In this episode, we examine the...

In 2021, Terron Evans Jr died. It was ruled a suicide, yet his autopsy showed evidence to contradict this theory. Now Terrons mother, Jennifer, is fighting for answers. Sources Change.org - Garret Phillips GoFundMe - Terron Evans Jr Change.org - Terron Evans Jr https://www.syracuse.com/news/2010/11/anti-violence_vigil_ends_when.html https://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/41588/20200605...

Today we share a recent, mom-centered tragedy from Las Vegas involving 11-year-old cheerleader Addi Smith and her mother, Tawnia McGeehan, who were found deceased by gunshot wounds in their Rio hotel room after multiple urgent calls requesting a welfare check during a cheer competition weekend. With a trigger warning for child murder and suicide, they use the case to raise awareness about filicide...

In January 6, 1993 Bonnie Haim was just 23 year old when she would be seen for the last time. Her husband claimed they had argued and Bonnie drove off. Then two days after her disappearance, Bonnie’s three year old son Aaron made a shocking statement - Daddy hurt Mommy. So why did it take over 20 years for justice to be served? 🎟 CrimeCon London Oct 3–4, 2026 Code: LMLM10 (10% off) Book Now | Lond...

Recorded live at Beyond the Crime 2026 in Albuquerque, Like Mother, Like Murder shares the story of Loretta Jones, a 23-year-old single mother murdered in Price, Utah on July 30, 1970, and the decades-long pursuit of justice led by her daughter, Heidi. After four-year-old Heidi found Loretta’s body and told investigators “Tom did it,” suspect Tom Egley was arrested but released for lack of evidenc...

This week, we cover the heartbreaking case of Lizzbeth Aleman Popoca, a 27-year-old mother who disappeared from East Haven, Connecticut, in July 2020. As investigators searched for answers, evidence quickly began pointing toward the man closest to her. What unfolded was a tragic case involving coercive control, abuse, and the dangerous reality many victims face when trying to leave a relationship....

Updates on the sentencing for Kouri Richins following her conviction for the 2022 murder of Eric Richins We are also including out orginal case coverage from 2023 to the end of this episode. 🎟 CrimeCon London Oct 3–4, 2026 Code: LMLM10 (10% off) Book Now | London True Crime Event | CrimeCon UK Get ad free episodes, bonus content, and support our show for   less than $5/month. Become an Apple subsc...

In this lighthearted GBC (Good, Badass, Crime) episode of Like Mother Like Murder, Rachel and Heather celebrate Mother’s Day with stories ranging from inspiring to hilarious.  The surprising history of Mother’s Day and Anna Jarvis’ fight against commercialization “Tenacious Tiffany” Wedekind, an artist and yoga advocate living with progeria who inspires others to embrace gratitude and live fully A...

This is a mini episode, not a full case coverage, where Rachel and Heather share about a recent tragedy in Berea, Kentucky. An armed 18-year-old entered the US Bank in Berea around 2 PM, killing employees Breanna Edwards, 35, a newlywed with a passion for photography, and Brian Sweitzer, 42, a husband and father of three.  The hosts honor the victims, ask listeners to send prayers and support to t...

Missing in Kentucky: Kori Smith, Ashley Matthews, and Angela Storms Today's episode focused on three women currently missing in Kentucky: Kori Smith, missing since May 6, 2025 after leaving work at Swedish Auto in Nicholasville; Ashley Matthews, missing since March 15 or 16 and last seen on foot in the Summersville area of Green County; and Angela Storms, missing since December 23, 2025 after last...

Introducing the new long form investigative podcast from the team behind Missing in Hush Town, Secrets Beyond the Sacramento River. Subscribe now wherever you get podcasts and catch new episodes each Monday. Apple Podcast Link Spotify Podcast Link  Episode 1: Send Recovery On September 9th, 2023, at 9:45 PM, a 911 call was made. A witness reported a white sedan sitting on River Road in the Sacrame...

After 22 years behind bars, Carmen Mejia is finally free. In 2003, a tragic accident left a 10-month-old baby dead. What should have been recognized as a devastating mistake quickly turned into a murder conviction—despite no evidence of abuse and testimony supporting Carmen’s innocence. She was sentenced to life. It took decades, the work of the Innocence Project, and the voices of those who never...

What started as a small school incident turned into a calculated nightmare. When drugs were found in PTA mom Kelli Peters’ car, it looked like an open-and-shut case… until everything unraveled. A suspicious 911 call. Missing evidence. And a shocking truth—this wasn’t an accident. This episode dives into the twisted story of a neighborhood rivalry that escalated into a full-blown setup, exposing ju...

The Good, The Badass and The Crime #15 The Good: A mother-daughter Appalachian Trail journey raises $83,000 for Parkinson’s research, and a Virginia auto tech program gifts repaired cars to single moms. The Badass: A mom saves $48,000 in child support for her daughter, and a grandmother delivers a baby in a car, helping him take his first breath. The Crime: A Taco Bell burrito dispute turns violen...

After disappearing in Zion National Park, Holly Courtier was found alive nearly two weeks later. We explore what happened, how she survived, and why some questioned her story. 🎟 CrimeCon London Oct 3–4, 2026 Code: LMLM10 (10% off) Book Now | London True Crime Event | CrimeCon UK Get ad free episodes, bonus content, and support our show for   less than $5/month. Become an Apple subscriber! Become a...

Rajah McQueen was a beautiful young mother with her whole life ahead of her. On June 26, 2021 she was seen by security cameras at a gas station. Just hours later her car was again seen but now, not only did the car have bullet holes, but there was no Rajah. For years the case felt stale, but last year investigators named persons of interest. Can this help push the case to a final resolution? Rajah...

Kathryn and her kids had recently come to stay with her mother and her brother after continued marital problems with her husband Matthew. A few weeks later Matthew is fatally shot in her mother's home...the shooter Kathryn's brother. 🎟 CrimeCon London Oct 3–4, 2026 Code: LMLM10 (10% off) Book Now | London True Crime Event | CrimeCon UK Get ad free episodes, bonus content, and support our show for...

Ella Diebolt Jackson told people she was afraid. She met with a divorce attorney. She met with a domestic violence advocate. She made a plan. Days later, she vanished. Her blood was later found in her husband’s trunk. Her remains were found on property connected to him. Her death was ruled homicide. In February 2026, he entered an Alford plea to manslaughter — pleading guilty while maintaining inn...