Check The Locks: A True Crime Podcast

In 1996, a college freshman struggled to adjust to her new life at school. After being invited to a party on Memorial Day Weekend, she decided to be more outgoing and attend. But sadly, the 19-year-old would never be seen again. Over the following decades, the police hone in on a suspect. But would circumstantial evidence be enough to put him away? Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive de...

When the bodies of several women turn up in the same area over a short period, investigators believe they have a serial killer on their hands. With several of the victims being sex workers, the police notify the community. But is it enough? And could this be among several current stories that indicate the return of the serial killer? Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dar...

When a young girl sneaks out of the house and never returns, her parents fear the worst. According to her friends, they were joyriding and smoking pot. But rumors begin to swirl about what may have happened to the teenager. But when someone comes forward with a shocking confession, the truth turns out to be more sinister than anyone thought. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into...

This year, in June, rumors of a serial killer in Portland made national headlines. Initially claimed there was no connection between the victims. But now it seems their story has changed. Was the communities concern valid? And what happens now that the suspect is behind bars for a different crime? Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss more breaking news out o...

A young couple moves into their first home together. But their domestic dream is shattered when the man returns from work to find his girlfriend murdered in their basement. While having no leads at first, determined detectives refuse to let it go. And years later, a suspect slowly begins to come into focus. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the 1978 murde...

An Ohio lawman arrives home to find his wife has been sexually assaulted and murdered. Fear grips a quiet community, afraid a killer is walking among them. And as the police track down every possible lead, an unlikely arrest may lead them to someone closer than they think. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Vickie Barton. Will this case be en...

In March 2000, police discovered a gruesome scene in New South Wales, Australia. The body of a man had been skinned and decapitated in his own home. And little did authorities know, the killer had a hunger for something much darker. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the Australian cannibal, Katerine Mary Knight. Will this case be enough to make you check...

When the police find that money from an alleged mail theft ended up in the bank account of Sandra Mitteness, they immediately want to speak with her. But red flags are raised when her son informs authorities that Sandra has passed away. As the police dive deeper into the woman's death, more questions arise. And could a son's love for his mother's money hold the answers? Join Olivia Cor...

In the 1970s, in a small New Jersey town, a young man executed his entire family as they slept. While he initially confesses, his story begins to change over time. What could cause someone to be so brutal towards their family? And what role did a military school play? Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the family annihilator, Harry De La Roche Jr. Will thi...

A new romance spoils when a woman stabs her boyfriend to death, seemingly out of nowhere. Questions swirl around the motive and cause. But could a bad reaction to a recreational drug be at fault? Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to cover a developing story out of California, the murder of Chad O'Melia. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follo...

When an 11-year-old boy disappears with his karate instructor, his family is devastated. But what his father learns upon his return will shake the man to his core. And a plan for revenge is put into motion. Will the community rally behind him? And could a violent act turn an ordinary man into a folk hero? Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the kidnapping o...

When three elderly victims are murdered in one home, the community is shocked. Was the crime completely random? And will a neighbor's security camera lead to an arrest? Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to cover breaking news out of Newton, Ma. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram   Twitter   Join Our Facebook Group Subscrib...

In San Francisco, a 36-year-old woman is discovered murdered inside her apartment. The police track down leads, but each seems to point to a dead end. Questions linger. Who would want the woman dead? And could a childhood tie hold the answer? Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Lisa Valdez. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?...

A group of friends celebrate their graduation by taking a trip to Myrtle Beach, SC. But when one ends up dead, the police immediately suspect her ex-boyfriend. Could a history of violence be at play? And was it caused by a text message? Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of 18-year-old Natalie Martin. Will this case be enough to make you check t...

In June 2002, a 15-year-old girl was watering plants in her friend's front yard. But when a man pulled into the driveway and abducted the teenager, she made a choice. She decided she would not let the stranger determine whether she lived or died. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the story of Kara Robinson and her kidnapper Richard Marc Evonitz. Will...

In 2023, the number of missing women and girls in Portland is nearing record heights. And with the bodies of several women turning up over just a few months, some have begun fearing the worst. Are these victims connected? And could a serial killer be hunting the streets? Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to cover a developing story out of Oregon. Will this case be e...

It's 1974, and the bodies of several missing women begin turning up. Bite marks on the body, and other startling details, lead police to believe they are on the hunt for a serial killer. But who could be behind such depraved acts? Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the "Mad Biter," Richard Otto Macek. Will this case be enough to make you check...

Check the Locks is bringing you two cases this week! Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss not one but two developing stories. First, what would drive a woman to kill her mother? The answer may surprise you. Next, a man with a history of mental illness kills his live-in girlfriend over text messages on her phone. Will this pair of cases be enough to make you...

It's 1955 in Berkley, CA, and the disappearance of a 14-year-old girl has shocked the Bay Area. And when a woman finds the girl's belongings in a box in her basement, a suspect emerges. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the disappearance of Stephanie Bryan. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram   Twitter   Join...

A 17-year-old girl has her life stolen from her while trying to purchase collectible cups. Her murder shocks a small Illinois community, but sometimes the "why" remains a mystery. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the senseless murder of Adara Bunn. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram   Twitter   Join Our Fac...

The body of a 78-year-old woman is discovered in her home, leaving the police baffled. Who would want to hurt such a gentle person? And when the crime scene is analyzed, the evidence leads to a familial connection. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Barbara Olson. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram   Tw...

A man walks into a police station and admits he helped a friend dispose of her husband's body. She claims it was self-defense, but the police eventually begin to believe the murder may be a pre-meditated act. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss a breaking case out of Middletown, OH. Will this case make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram   Twitter...

When a circus performer is shot dead in his home, the end is only the beginning. And to understand "why?" his family's troubled history needs revisiting. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of the "Lobster Boy," Grady Stiles Jr. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram   Twitter   Join Our Fac...

A year after her husband's sudden death, a woman writes a book to help children with grief. But in a surprise twist, the woman was arrested for her husband's murder a year later. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Eric Richins and breaking news out of Utah. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram   T...

When a woman is discovered brutally murdered in her home, the police immediately focus on her estranged husband. The community turns on the man, and the case goes cold. But years later, detectives get the break they've been waiting for. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Jonelle Melton. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks...