Over My Dead Pod

How far can someone stand their ground? Byron Smith tested the limits when he ambushed two unsuspecting teens who broke into his home on Thanksgiving. His callousness led to the untimely deaths of Nick Brady and Haile Kifer. For more information, check out overmydeadpod.com and @overmydeadpod on social media!

Prosecutors in Ohio were faced with a new situation - a victim who had been burned upon recognition, with zero chances of survival, but with all the willpower and strength to fight for justice. In this sad, but inspiring, story, Kylee goes through exactly what Judy Malinowski had to do in order to have her abusive ex-boyfriend sentenced for her murder. You can check out Judy's Foundation at judysf...

It’s rare for someone to get life imprisonment without the possibility of parole in Australia, but somehow Katherine Knight became the first woman to do so. Kate goes into her trauma filled childhood, string of red flags, and her violent behaviors in this shocking episode. If you, or someone you know, needs help getting out of an abusive relationship please call 1-800-799-7233 in the USA. In Austr...

In April of 2011, police in Nantes, France discovered two pits with bodies in under the patio of a family home. Investigations showed that mom Agnes, her four children, and two dogs were those murdered, but husband and father Xavier Dupont de Ligonnes was missing. Is he on the run or is this a whole government conspiracy? You can read Xavier's letter here: https://www.lefigaro.fr/assets/pdf/lettre...

Kevin Jones discovered his girlfriend Nona Dirksmeyer deceased in her own apartment, but the shock and horrors were just beginning. A lazy investigation lead to three trials over her murder, but still no one has been held accountable. Holly, a Russellville native, goes through what went wrong and offers insights in this thrilling new episode. For more information, check out overmydeadpod.com and @...

America was shocked when star NFL player Aaron Hernandez was arrested for murder. But, what is truly a shock for those who knew him? Kate dives into it all, from his troubled childhood to the dangers of CTE in this thrilling new episode. For more information, check out overmydeadpod.com and @overmydeadpod on social media!

From the 90s to early 00’s, Baton Rouge, Louisiana was haunted by a serial killer. With over thirty women murdered, police and the public were in a scramble. In so much of a scramble they didn’t realize there were more than one serial killer working in the same area at the same time. Kylee goes into the chaos of Derrick Todd Lee and Sean Vincent Gillis in this shocking episode. For more informatio...

It’s been over 25 years since beloved radio host Kelly Wilson was brutally murdered in her own apartment. Her last movements can be tracked, everyone in her life has been DNA tested, yet the case remains unsolved. If you have any information regarding the murder of Kelly Wilson, please call the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office at 937-225-6479. You can also email Detective Phelps directly at Phel...

You’ve probably heard of the Heaven’s Gate mass suicide in 1997. It was shocking, organized, and weirdly calm. Kate goes into all of the details on the cult, from the inception to the end. For more information, check out overmydeadpod.com and @overmydeadpod on social media!

The abduction and murder of 12-year-old Marion Parker sent obvious shockwaves across the country. The crime was so brutal it was deemed the "Crime of the Century" in 1927. Kylee goes into what went down and the creative investigative tools used to find the killer. For more information, check out overmydeadpod.com and ⁨@overmydeadpod⁩ on social media!

We’re back from Crime Con 2025 and we’re bringing you all the details!! Tune in to hear about the incredible people we met, the behind the scenes in the biggest cases, and even major case updates that aren’t public! And don’t forget to listen to our new podcast friends, we know you’re going to love their shows too :) - Forensic Fridays - Mama Mysteries - This Feels Criminal For more information, c...

In 2015, Katelin Akens came home to Virginia to visit family and pick up some important documentation. With plans to head back to Arizona, her disappearance is strange. There's out of character text messages and an ex-step-dad who supposedly dropped her off at the airport. Problem is, his story doesn't make sense and keeps changing. For more information, check out overmydeadpod.com or @overmydeadp...

Love triangles and affairs never end well. This time it ended in a murder, but was it really self-defense like Candy Montgomery claims? Kate dives into the drama between the Gore and Montgomery spouses and what led up to a shocking trial. For more information, check out overmydeapod.com and @overmydeadpod on social media!

In 2008, the tiny town of Alba, Texas was rocked by a horrifying massacre of a family. Luckily, one member survived and was able to name the killer. Little did investigators know, the story was much more than what was previously thought and a bunch of teenagers ended up in prison. For more information, check out overmydeadpod.com and @overmydeadpod on social media!

A few weeks ago, Arkansas was rocked by a shocking double homicide in the Devils Den State Park. Clinton and Kristen Brink were found murdered on the trail and witnesses led police to the alleged perpetrator. Once this news hit, investigators eleven hours away had to wonder, was this same guy responsible for a very similar crime at Devils Lake State Park in Wisconsin? If you have any information r...

Murder Mountain has rightfully earned its name - a rural area plagued by murders since the beginning of civilization. Kate dives into the history of Humboldt County, from hippies starting a civilization to a string of murders revolving around the marijuana industry. You can donate to the GoFundMe for Garret Rodrigues here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/justice-for-garret For more information, check o...

Disappearances with zero clues are always eerie, but especially when the circumstances appear to repeat themselves. Kylee returns with two more cases of college students going missing following a car accident. Both of these cases were handled quite differently, but both families are still searching for their sons. If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of Bryce Laspisa, contact the...

For over a year, the small town of Gaffney, South Carolina was terrorized by a serial killer. No one knew who would be next and what would happen. Meanwhile, the killer himself was calling reporters and police telling them where the bodies could be found. For more information, check out overmydeadpod.com and @overmydeadpod on social media!

In 2011, Katelyn Markham mysteriously disappeared after attending a local festival. Her house was locked with keys inside and her car was parked out front. It took two years for her body to be located and thirteen years for justice to be served. But was it? For more information, check out overmydeadpod.com or @overmydeadpod on social media!

On June 4th, 2010, Kyron Horman walked into school, marked absent, and was never seen again. The search for Kyron went on to become the largest and costliest search in Oregon history, but to this day no know what happened or where he is. Fingers are constantly pointed at his step-mother, but could she have possibly done it? If you have any information about the disappearance of Kyron Richard Horma...

In the 90’s, Fort Smith, Arkansas was plagued by a mysterious killer. A killer who would bust right through the front door and leave behind a true horror scene in his victim’s homes. Locals offered up people they knew as the killer, some were arrested, but it wasn’t until the true killer was caught in the act did the mystery find answers. For more information, check out overmydeadpod.com and @over...

On July 11th, 1996, construction workers discovered the body of Robert Dennis “Blair” Adams in Knoxville, Tennessee. His cause of death remains a mystery, and what is even more weird is how a Canadian man ended up in Knoxville. There’s a lot of theories, no known suspects, but Kate dives into it all. If you have any helpful information regarding the murder of Blair Adams, please call the Knox Coun...

From 1970 to 1973, 40 young boys went missing, all from the Houston Heights neighborhood. The police didn't investigate a single case as suspicious, and they didn't learn their true fate until the death of Dean Corll. He went on to be deemed "The Candy Man" and later inspired John Wayne Gacy with his tactics. For more information, check out overmydeadpod.com or @overmydeadpod on social media!

In 2007, Barbara Bolick headed out with a for a hike she had done a million times, but she never returned. There’s the story of her hiking pal for the day, two unknown witnesses, and of course absolutely zero clues as to what happened or where Barbara is. This story is full of theories, so buckle up as Holly goes through it all. If you have any information regarding the disappearance or if you or...

Bethany Deaton was found mysteriously deceased in her car in 2012, her cause of death remains undetermined, but the case is officially closed. Fingers were immediately pointed to the odd-behaving husband, who just so happened to lead a religious cult. Fingers were also pointed at fellow cult members. But what really happened? If you have any information concerning the death of Bethany Deaton, plea...