Death X Southwest: True Crime

THE SLIPPERY The con artists think they're untouchable. The fraudsters believe their schemes are foolproof. The scammers assume they'll never be caught. They're all dead wrong. Welcome to The Slippery, where the most audacious scammers, mind-bending scandals, and elaborate schemes meet their match. Hosted by Nancy Moscatiello and Scott Eldridge—the investigative duo behind the explosive hit "Scama...

I’m BAAAACK after a too-long hiatus — and what better time to return than October, my favorite time of year. Though while it may be October, it’s 99 degrees in Tucson. BUT - I don’t care. I’ve got the air conditioning cranked down to “haunted mansion,” and I’m pretending there’s a chill in the air—because spooky season is officially here.  And we’re kicking it off with one of my favorite stories e...

Sometimes life doesn’t go as planned… and tonight’s episode is proof of that. Instead of a true crime case, you’re getting me, Henry, a pair of owls, and some real talk under the desert night sky. From navigating a looming two–week deadline to find 3K, to the wild ride of job hunting, to celebrating the announcement of the brand-new podcast I’m producing—this walk turned into an honest little hear...

In this bonus episode, I share my very real, very urgent plan to come up with $3,000 in the next three weeks—because rent doesn’t care about good intentions, and desperate times call for desperate measures. I talk about where this idea came from, how I’m going to try to pull it off, and why failure isn’t really an option. I also open up about a heartbreaking perfume mishap that left me feeling gut...

When 23-year-old University of Utah student Mackenzie Lueck vanished after a late-night Lyft ride in Salt Lake City, Utah, it sparked a chilling investigation that exposed the darkest corners of the internet—and of one man’s disturbing past. In this episode, we follow Mackenzie’s final hours, the digital breadcrumbs that led police to a shocking discovery, and the twisted truths hiding in plain si...

Hey DXSW Listeners! Check out this new podcast, The Ides of April, written by my good friend, Branden Morgan, and hosted by Alec Baldwin!! Thanks for listening! The Ides of April , Show Description: The Ides of April is a gripping historical podcast that takes you inside the final 17 days of John Wilkes Booth’s life—from the surrender at Appomattox to the assassination of Abraham Lincoln and the l...

📍 Set in Tyler, Longview, and Brownsboro, Texas She was smart, sweet, and full of big dreams. On a warm summer night in 2006, 23-year-old Brandi Wells left her mom’s house in Tyler, Texas, dressed for a night out—and disappeared without a trace. Her car was found days later, abandoned on the side of the highway. The driver’s seat pushed all the way back. Her purse left behind. And her cell phone?...

Gather ’round, lock your doors, and maybe pour yourself something strong—because this week, we’re headed deep into West Texas, where the skies are wide, the secrets run deep, and one murder case spirals into a tangled web of jealousy, obsession, and betrayal. The victim? A beloved doctor with a successful career and a new lease on life. The setting? Lubbock, Texas—home of Buddy Holly, barbecue, an...

Dive into the chilling true crime story of Ira Pomerantz, a wealthy Phoenix playboy whose disappearance sparks a twisted investigation. His glamorous French wife, Valerie Pape, claims he vanished to Las Vegas, but a delivery driver's unsettling discovery in a dark alley exposes a horrific truth. Unravel the gruesome details, one black trash bag at a time, in this episode about salon owner Valerie...

Silver City, New Mexico In 2005, retired teacher and rancher Tim Edwards was found brutally murdered on a remote dirt road outside Silver City, New Mexico—his throat slashed, his body dragged into the desert brush. Nearly two decades later, no arrests have been made, and the case remains unsolved. In this chilling and deeply personal episode of Death X Southwest, we dive into: Who Tim Edwards was—...

Happy (belated) Fourth of July, friends! 🎆 I know, I know—it’s been a minute, and if it feels like I ghosted you, that’s fair. But I’m back, slightly sunburned and running on caffeine, and I just wanted to take a moment to catch up. This bonus episode has zero true crime, so if you're here strictly for the murder—hang tight, because a brand-new case drops tomorrow. Today, though, I’m easing back...

In the remote high desert of Colorado, 17-year-old Candace Hiltz was a force of nature — brilliant, fierce, and fiercely protective of her mentally ill brother James. But her sharp tongue and sharper mind may have made her dangerous enemies. Just days after confronting a local sheriff's deputy and accusing him of taking bribes, Candace was found executed in her bedroom, shot seven times while her...

Hey, fellow true crime addicts and amazing listeners! Popping in for a quick update!  First off, I just wanted to send a massive, heartfelt thank you for all the incredible support, kind words, and understanding you've shown me this past week. Sharing my unexpected news felt vulnerable, but your responses made me feel so seen and supported. It truly means the world. Speaking of that unexpected new...

Hold onto your headphones, folks, because this week's episode isn't about grisly mysteries or solved cases (don't worry, that is ALSO coming this week!).  Instead, we're taking a sharp left turn into the deeply personal and frankly, quite unexpected. This morning, I got some news that sent my life into a bit of a tailspin, and let's just say it wasn't exactly confetti and celebratory toasts. So, I...

This week’s victim: my sanity😬🔪. This week on Death X Southwest, there’s no murder, no mystery, and not a single suspicious alibi—unless you count my own for why I’m in such a mood. Instead, you’re getting a raw, unfiltered update on my week, my career existential crisis, losing my job, and a delightful detour into the joys of perimenopause (spoiler: it’s not delightful). Think of this episode a...

Suzanne Simpson, a beloved mother and community member, vanished from Olmos Park, Texas, in October 2024—leaving behind chilling warnings, hidden secrets, and a family gripped by suspicion. In Episode 108 of Death X Southwest, we investigate the true crime mystery that shocked San Antonio: from a public argument at The Argyle to Suzanne’s final phone calls and the digital evidence that unraveled h...

A retired firefighter. A loving grandfather. And a locked garage with blood on the floor. On a quiet afternoon in 2017, Michael Glenn Chambers vanished from his property in Quinlan, Texas—leaving behind his phone, wallet, and a trail of questions that still haunt investigators and family today. In this episode of Death X Southwest, we dive into one of Texas’ most haunting missing persons cases, un...

This week on True Crime Headlines, I’m diving straight in — no chitchat, no life updates up front. Just three wild stories from the last couple of years, each with a twist you won’t see coming. 🔪 Story 1: “AI Brought Him Back”A man is gunned down in a road rage attack — but his voice is recreated using AI and played in court at his killer’s sentencing. Yes, really. 🔥 Story 2: “Cold No More”A Nav...

🚴‍♀️ An 18-year-old on a solo mission of faith vanishes in the New Mexico desert—leaving behind only questions. In October 1991, Jennifer Pentilla, a determined and compassionate teenager from Montana, embarked on a solo bicycle journey from San Diego, California, intending to assist missionary work in Mexico. Her adventure took her through the arid landscapes of the Southwest, where she maintain...

She was smart, talented, beautiful—and just weeks away from graduation. Lauren McCluskey was a star track athlete at the University of Utah, beloved by everyone who knew her. But when she fell for a man who seemed too good to be true… it turned out he was. He wasn’t who he said he was. He was hiding a criminal past. And when Lauren uncovered the truth and begged for help—No one listened. This is t...

On today's True Crime Headlines episode, we're diving into three wild, tragic, and bizarre stories you have to hear to believe: FORBIDDEN LOVE + FURRIES MURDER: A chilling 911 call, a teenage girl immersed in an online furry subculture, and a brutal triple murder that shook a quiet Californian suburb. Join me as I unravel the sinister web of manipulation, obsession, and tragedy behind the murders...

In August of 2022, 33-year-old Caitlyn Case packed up her newly purchased SUV and hit the road — driving solo from her hometown in Louisiana to start a fresh chapter in Colorado. She was hopeful, connected, and checking in with family every step of the way… until suddenly, she wasn’t. Hours into the trip, Caitlyn called her father — lost, disoriented, and struggling with faulty GPS and dead zones...

Today on DXSW Mini: True Crime Headlines, we’re racing through four jaw-dropping stories from around the globe—because who has time for hour-long deep dives when the headlines hit this hard? Paddle to Freedom...or Not A Wisconsin dad faked his own kayak death, hopped a flight overseas, and just landed back on U.S. soil—only to be slapped with obstruction charges. Spoiler: That disappearing act did...

19-year-old Kiera Bergman had dreams of becoming a cosmetologist and a heart full of compassion. But after falling for the wrong guy, her life took a dark and sudden turn. When she vanished from her Arizona apartment in the summer of 2018, her loved ones knew something was off. What followed was a maze of manipulation, red flags, and a deeply flawed investigation. In this gripping episode of Death...

In July 2015, a beloved and seemingly healthy chiropractor suddenly fell ill and within 24 hours, was dead.  At first, doctors were stumped. But as strange details began to emerge, the case took a chilling turn and what started as a medical mystery soon unraveled into something far more disturbing. This is the story of Mary Yoder. xoxo,  Margot 💀✨😘 Come for the true crime, stick around for the...