Bless This Mess: A Southern True Crime Podcast

Welcome to A Little Less Mess, it's our companion episode to our main weekly releases. In ALLM, you will find just the facts, no opinions, no jokes, no banter, but do not fear! If you would like to hear our full thoughts on this case (and inappropriate jokes) check out the weekly regular episodes released on Thursdays (they're the numbered episodes). We are going back to Georgia this week where we...

We are going back to Georgia this week where we discuss the tragic case of Dominique "Nique" Leili. Despite almost 20 cameras in and around the home, including one that looked at you while you watched tv, Nique's murder was not caught on tape. It would take years, but through the dedication of law enforcement, they finally catch her killer. Georgia Fun Fact: The city of Atlanta was established in...

We are headed to the Sunshine state, home the world famous Key Lime Pie! We discuss the bizarre case of serial killer Charles Severance. By the time he is caught, three innocent people were dead, Nancy Dunning, Ronald Kirby, and Ruthanne Lodato.   Fun Fact: Key Lime Pie is believed to have been created by Sponge Fisherman who spent many days on a boat with only access to limited ingredients such a...

Welcome to A Little Less Mess, it's our companion episode to our main weekly releases. In ALLM, you will find just the facts, no opinions, no jokes, no banter, but do not fear! If you would like to hear our full thoughts on this case (and inappropriate jokes) check out the weekly regular episodes released on Thursdays (they're the numbered episodes). Hey y'all! We are headed back to Kentucky this...

Hey y'all! We are headed back to Kentucky this week to discuss the case of Michelle Mockbee who was murdered at her place of work with multiple people in the building.  This turns into a game of Clue to find the killer.   Fun Fact:  By law, all citizens of Kentucky must bathe at least once per year.   Find us on the webs! Follow us on Instagram Like us on Facebook Support us on Patreon Rate, Revie...

Welcome to A Little Less Mess, it's our episodes without the banter!  We will still have regular episodes, which are our main episodes where we discuss the case and make inappropriate jokes...but if you want a short episode that just gets to the point, this is for you.   Join us this week in Georgia where we discuss the case of Candiace Person.  The crime scene led police to believe the killer was...

Join us this week in Georgia where we discuss the case of Candiace Person.  The crime scene led police to believe the killer was someone Candiace knew, but when they are revealed, everyone is shocked.   Fun Fact:  The phrase "Don't let the bed bugs bite" originated in Georgia.  Georgian colonials used Spanish moss to bind their mattresses bringing with it tiny bugs.  Eww.   Find us on the webs! Fo...

In honor of Mardi Gras this week, we are going to Louisiana where we discuss the murder of Thomas Talley. Fun Fact:  The Mardi Gras colors have meaning behind them, in 1892, the Rex parade established the colors we use today.  Purple meaning justice, Green meaning faith, and Gold meaning power.  Laissez les bons temps roulers!   Find us on the webs! Follow us on Instagram Like us on Facebook Suppo...

We are going to Tennessee this week where we cover the tragic murder of a young mother named Deborah Groseclose.   Tennessee Fun Fact:  Cotton Candy was invented in Tennessee by a dentist and a candy maker.  It was debuted at the 1904 St. Louis Fair where they sold thousands!   Find us on the webs! Follow us on Instagram Like us on Facebook Support us on Patreon Rate, Review, and Subscribe on iTun...

Hey y'all! We are headed to Georgia this week where we discuss the murder of Cathy McNaughton.   Georgia Fun Fact: Vidalia onions can only be grown in Georgia per the Vidalia Onion Act of 1986. Only 20 counties are allowed to grow the trademarked onion, with the town of Vidalia, Georgia at the center.   Find us on the webs! Follow us on Instagram Like us on Facebook Support us on Patreon Rate, Rev...

Hey y'all! This week we are headed to the great state of Arkansas, yes we count Arkansas as a Southern state, don't hate.  We will be covering the tragic murder of Real Estate Agent, Beverly Carter. Find us on the webs! Follow us on Instagram Like us on Facebook Support us on Patreon Rate, Review, and Subscribe on iTunes Music courtesy of Blanche

In November of 1997, Sheila Bellush was starting a new life in Sarasota, Florida with her husband and six children which included quadruplets.  The community, and country, were shocked and horrified when a strange man murdered Sheila in front of her quadruplet toddlers.  Police would have to follow a trail of evidence across State lines to find the real person responsible.  Join us while we discus...

In November of 1997, Sheila Bellush was starting a new life in Sarasota, Florida with her husband and six children which included quadruplets.  The community, and country, were shocked and horrified when a strange man murdered Sheila in front of her quadruplet toddlers.  Police would have to follow a trail of evidence across State lines to find the real person responsible.  Join us while we discus...

On Valentine's Day 2001, Dr. John Hamilton arrived to his home in Oklahoma City to discover his wife, Susan, murdered. The community was shocked as the couple seemed to have it all, join us while we discuss how this picture perfect marriage ended in murder.   Find us on the webs! Follow us on Instagram Like us on Facebook Support us on Patreon Rate, Review, and Subscribe on iTunes Music courtesy o...

In 1972, Hellen Hanks was working as a bookkeeper for an advertising company in Valdosta, Georgia.  When Helen goes missing, her family knows she would never just run off.  It would take eights years before her body was found and the mystery around her disappearance would be unraveled.  Join us while we discuss!   Find us on the webs! Follow us on Instagram Like us on Facebook Support us on Patreo...

In Morris, Alabama, Michael Reese found love again with Cindy after a divorce.  But when Michael is found dead in their home, a secret life is discovered and a murderous duo is revealed. Join us while we discuss!   Find us on the webs! Follow us on Instagram Like us on Facebook Support us on Patreon Rate, Review, and Subscribe on iTunes Music courtesy of Blanche

In Durham, North Carolina, Russ Stager was a well liked coach at the local high school.  His wife, Barbara, was an avid church goer and active in the community.  When Russ dies from an accidental gunshot wound, suspicions arise around Barbara’s past and things may not be as they seem.  Join us while we discuss!   Find us on the webs! Follow us on Instagram Like us on Facebook Support us on Patreon...

On April 26, 2009, Heather Strube arrived at the Target in Snellville, Georgia to pick up her son from her ex-husband.  Shortly after the exchange, Heather was confronted by a man and shot in broad daylight.  Join us while we discuss the strange case with the most unlikely suspect.   Join us on the webs! Follow us on Instagram Like us on Facebook Support us on Patreon

Crystal McDowell was in the process of starting a new chapter in her life.  She was recently divorced and starting to date again.  She was excelling at her new career in real estate and was very happy with her two children.  Everything was going well, even her divorce seemed amicable.  But all this would come to an end when Crystal went missing the day before Hurricane Harvey hit the Houston area....

In 1989, Joe and Nikia Gilbreath were just starting their lives together in Georgia.  They had one child and another on the way, living their dream life on a large piece of property in the country.  But August of that year would bring tragedy.  Nikia, 5 months pregnant, would go missing from their home leaving their toddler home alone. Immediately, the police were notified, there was no way Nikia...

In May of 2002, Stephanie Bennett was getting ready to move out of her Raleigh, North Carolina apartment to live with her long term boyfriend in Greenville, South Carolina.  She was ready for the move, a peeping tom that had been seen around her window was causing her sleepless nights.  One morning, Stephanie did not show up to work which caused her coworkers to immediately worry.  It would take y...

In August of 1993, 35 year-old Janet Siclari was vacationing in North Carolina with her brother and friends.  After having such a good time, they decided to stay just one more night.  This last night would prove fatal for Janet, her brother woke to find his sisters body surrounded by police on the beach in front of their hotel.  After years of no leads, the CODIS system would finally find Janets k...

In 1997, Dominique “Nicki” Hurd was starting school at the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff.  She was smart, beautiful, and earned a scholarship as a cheerleader for the University.  All this would come to a crashing end when she was murdered in the fall of 1998.  Her murderer was captured and convicted but this would not be the end of the devastation he would cause.   Sources:  The Pine Bluff...

In January of 2014, 911 operators were called to the residence of Keith and Julie Griffith in Kentucky.  The house that they had raised their two sons in was completely in flames.  After putting out the fire, investigators found 55 year old Julie inside, next to her bed along with their two dogs, Cleo and Daisy.  At first it seemed to be an accident, they thought Julie had died from smoke inhalati...

Kay Parsons was living in Grovetown, Georgia with her husband David and their twelve year old son, Derek.  They seem to have everything going for them, a nice home, great neighbors, and busy with their sons baseball activities.  But in March of 2009, the neighborhood would be shocked when Kay was found in her home, beaten within an inch of her life.  Her home was ransacked as well as her best frie...