Check The Locks: A True Crime Podcast

When a man wakes up and finds his daughter and girlfriend missing, he immediately contacts the police. But sadly, the search would lead to a heartbreaking discovery. And a neighbor with a security camera catches the unlikely suspect. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they head to New Orleans to discuss the murder of Bella Fontenelle. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Donate...

Tenants begin to go missing from a Sacramento boarding house. At first, the police ignore reports. But as the number of disappearances skyrockets, authorities finally take action. And as bodies appear, their main suspect disappears into the wind. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the "Death House Landlady," Dorthea Puente. Will this case be enough...

In 1990, over Memorial Day weekend, a Florida woman was shot dead at her front door. And her attacker was dressed as a clown. For decades the case went unsolved, despite police having a strong suspect. But in 2017, authorities arrested and charged Shelia Keen Warren. Now, in 2023, the case may finally be closed. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss updates i...

In the years between December 1971 and June 1983, women in Alaska were turning up dead. With most of the victims being sex workers, the police believed they were dealing with a serial killer. And when the truth revealed the community housed a wolf in sheep's clothing, the shock set in. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss Alaska's "Butcher Baker,...

On October 25th, 1994, a distressed woman arrived at a man's door. She claimed she'd had been the victim of a carjacking, and her two children were still in the car. Over several days the woman, and her husband, would hold a press conference begging for their children's safe return. But as detectives continued to investigate, they discovered something far more sinister. Join Olivia Cor...

When the body of a murdered man turns up on the University of Missouri campus, questions begin to swirl. And when the police interview the victim's friends, they learn they may be looking for one of their own. And a story of sex and a secret affair comes to light. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Jesse Valencia. Will this case be enough...

A bright young woman from Texas dreamt of something bigger. She moved to Pennsylvania and graduated from Bryn Mawr. And when she was 25 years old, she met an intellectual man involved in the counter-culture movement. And when the woman disappears, the events that unfold play out over decades. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Holly Maddux by...

Two women, who have been friends since childhood, meet the men of their dreams. But when the romance fades, new relationships bloom. And someone ends up dead. But who could have taken the man's life? And will the group turn on each other? Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Michael Strickland. Will this case be enough to make you check the...

A mother of 3 seems to have it all. She's successful in her career, has good friends, and has a seemingly loving husband. But when she doesn't show up for work, the police take a deeper look. And things between the couple may not be so loving after all. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they discuss the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Ana Walshe. Will this case be enough...

A pair of high school sweethearts marry shortly after graduation. Both get promising jobs and buy a home in Utah's Woods Cross. On the surface, they appear to be living the American dream. But when the husband comes home from work to find his wife murdered in their bedroom, questions about the relationship begin to form. Could the husband have staged the murder of his young wife? Or was someon...

A single mother goes out drinking with her boyfriend in 1986. When the couple gets into an argument on the way home, the woman decides to exit the vehicle. And only 12 hours later, her body is discovered in Green Bay, Wisconsin marsh. With no clues and little evidence, the case goes cold. But decades later, DNA testing helps to put Green Bay's oldest cold case to rest. Join Olivia Cornu and Jo...

In a small Georgia town, a young woman comes home from picking her brother up from the bus stop to find a gruesome discovery. Her 14-year-old sister had been shot and killed. But who would want to hurt the young girl? And can the police believe a crucial witness to the crime? Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Alana Callahan. Will this case b...

A woman calls 911 and claims she and her boyfriend played hide and seek to a disastrous end. When the police began investigating the woman's claims, they made a shocking discovery. And all the more damning, video evidence is discovered. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Jorge Torres Jr. Will this case be enough to make you check the lock...

A beloved Vermont teacher leaves her home to help a friend with car trouble. When her vehicle turns up idling on the side of the road, with her 2-year-old son still in the backseat, police know something terrible has happened. And when police locate the body in a nearby river, their worst fears become a reality. As police investigate, a story of sex and domination unfolds. Join Olivia Cornu and Jo...

Two divorcees with a history of mental illness and psychedelic drug use meet and fall in love instantly. But what starts as a love story quickly turns into a dark murder spree. Years later, the daughter of one of the convicted killers shares her story. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the San Francisco Witch Killers. Will this case be enough to make you...

A woman fails to pick her daughter up from the bus stop and is found murdered in her apartment later that day. She was stabbed over 20 times. Police have no leads as to who would have wanted to kill her. And when a second body shows up, they fear they may have a serial killer on their hands. But are things really as they seem? Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to di...

When a Maryland teacher doesn't show up for her first day of school, friends and family begin to fear the worst. The woman's boyfriend participates in press conferences asking for her return. But to the police, something doesn't seem quite right. Could a dark secret lie behind the disappearance? Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the disappeara...

When a 15-year-old boy fails to return to his Florida home, his mother files a missing report. Word of his disappearance makes the local news when another local teen makes a startling confession. What follows is a tale of teenage love, drama, and murder. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Seath Jackson. Will this case be enough to make you ch...

In August 1975, a pair of fishermen discovered the body of a 17-year-old girl floating in a river. Police initially believe the girl accidentally drowned. But an autopsy would later show something far more sinister may have happened. More than four decades later, detectives finally catch a break. Can DNA advancements finally bring her killer, or killers, to justice? Join Olivia Cornu and John Conn...

In 2008, a woman's body was found dead in her Arizona home. Police immediately began to look at her ex-husband. But with little physical evidence, prosecutors had a tough road in front of them. Can they prove to a jury that they have the right man? And will circumstantial evidence be enough? Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Carol Kenned...

A 19-year-old girl goes missing just north of Anchorage, Alaska. When the girl's best friend becomes the prime suspect, a strange tale of money and internet love comes to light. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the "Catfish Murder" of Cynthia Hoffman. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram   Twitter   Join...

A family is attacked in their home on a quiet Sunday in a small Kentucky town. The only survivor tells a story of violence and obsession. But when things fail to add up, the police look closer at the only man who walked away alive. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of the Champion family in Cadiz, KY. Will this story be enough to make you check...

On March 12th, 2011, the manager of a Lulu Lemon retail location arrived to open the store and made a shocking discovery. One employee dead in a pool of her blood, and another employee was bound in the bathroom. The survivor tells a story of a robbery, sexual assault, and murder. But something doesn't feel right. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the...

In 1985, a trucker discovered the body of a lifeless woman when he stopped to use the bathroom on the side of the road 14 miles north of Amarillo, TX. Authorities begin investigating it's clear that hitchhiking is involved. But many questions remain. Did the woman know her killer? And could there be more victims? Join Olivia Cornu and John as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder...

An emergency room nurse returns home from work to find an attacker in her home. Choosing a fighting spirit helps her to escape the deadly situation with her life. As police investigate, the source of the attack becomes clear. And betrayal is at the center of the crime. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they discuss the attempted murder and survival of Susan Koonhousen. Will this case be enough...