Least of These

An early release, a triple homicide, and an attack. In 2021 in Chickasha, Oklahoma, Lawrence Paul Anderson was released from prison early. Just weeks after his release he brutally murdered three people, his uncle, Leon Pye, four-year-old Kaeos Yates, and Andrea Blankenship.  Had Lawrence Paul Anderson been mistakenly released from prison? Least of These on Facebook: https://m.facebook.com/leastoft...

A selfie, a cellphone ping, and an undercover operation. In 2012 Sierra LaMar vanished while walking to her bus stop in Morgan Hill, California.  Sierra’s belongings were found in a nearby field and evidence recovered led police to 21-year-old Antolin Garcia-Torres.  In 2017 Garcia-Torres was convicted of first degree murder despite the fact that Sierra’s body has never been recovered. Least of Th...

A car crash, a broken fan, and Ted Bundy.  In 2009 a maintenance man at apartments in Woodstock, Illinois went to a routine complaint. When he entered the apartment of 24-year-old Kyle Morgan he found the body of 28-year-old Robin Burton Junior. The scene at the apartment looked like something from a horror film, initially leading police to believe that the murder had been a satanic ritual…but the...

Last week I had the honor of being a guest on The Prosecutors: Legal Briefs. I sat down with Brett and we discussed the case of Tony Mitchell and what has happened since Tony’s original episode aired.  As always, Brett brought his infinite knowledge to the table and graciously allowed me to share it with all of you.  If you’re not already a fan of The Prosecutors something tells me you will be aft...

A fight at school, a meeting, and a pen. In September of 2004 Dilcia Mejia celebrated her 16th birthday. Five days later she was found brutally murdered in her home in Colonial Acres in Miami, Florida. For 16 years Dilcia’s killer walked free. But the evidence police needed was there all along. If you suspect a child or teen in your life is being abused call the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotl...

March 28th, 2023 marks three years since Mary Collins was brutally murdered at the hands of people she trusted.  Every year from March 28th - April 5th Mary's family holds an online candlelight vigil marking the days she was trapped inside the apartment.  In honor of Mary's vigil week, I am re-releasing Mary's original story and the update all in one episode.  To participate in the onl...

A missing infant, biscuits, and a shocking confession. In May of 2007 in a village in Bihar, India, an infant went missing from the primary school. Villagers were soon looking not only for the infant but also an eight-year-old boy named Amarjeet Sada.  The boy was quickly located and brought in for questioning. What he revealed in the interrogation made him the world’s youngest serial killer. Leas...

An appointment, a two mile walk, and ice cream.  In November of 2022 93-year-old Alice Matheny went out with her granddaughter, 35-year-old, Heidi Matheny, for ice cream.  Hours later Heidi walked nearly two miles from her grandmother's Eaton, Ohio apartment to the Preble County Sheriff's Office to make a confession that would shock everyone.  What really happened inside that apartment on...

An arrest, a foot chase, and four flat tires. On September 30th, 2009 Vincent Rowell took a dump truck from the Jefferson County Lot.  Spike strips were deployed and the truck rolled to a stop, after a foot chase Vincent was arrested by Sumiton County Police.  He was eventually transferred to the Walker County Jail and approximately a week later he was found deceased in his cell. The medical exami...

A mental health crisis, a death, and a coverup. On January 12th, 2023 Walker County Deputies were called to the home of 33-year-old Anthony “Tony” Mitchell for a welfare check. He was arrested and booked in the county jail. Two weeks later, on January 26th, 2023, he was taken to Baptist Hospital and later pronounced deceased. The doctor who treated him said he died from hypothermia.  Sheriff Nick...

An inadvertent photograph, an unexpected visitor, and something left behind at the scene. In 2018 19-year-old Logan Willis was found deceased at his home in Bremen, Georgia. His death was initially ruled a suicide by Haralson County Investigators.  But after a thorough investigation by Private Investigator, Lee Wilson of Southeast Legal Investigation and Detection things just weren’t adding up. Af...

A murder, a move to Atlanta, and the arrest. In 2020 a former member of Carbon Nation, Mariya Kelly, stabbed her mother in their Cape Coral, Florida home. Nature Boy claimed this had nothing to do with Carbon Nation and Mariya had left the group but her online activity showed otherwise. More members of the cult came forward and began to tell their stories. In the Spring of 2022 Eligio Lee Bishop,...

Larry Hoover of the Jungle, the death of Mama Dia, and sea turtles.  As Carbon Nation continues to grow, Eligio Bishop, aka Nature Boy, and his followers are deported from multiple countries in Central America and deemed a threat to the security of those nations. One of the members of the group, Magdalena, who also went by Mama Dia, dies after following the teachings of Nature Boy. Shocking videos...

Trees, poop, and immortality. Eligio Lee Bishop was born in Harlem, New York. After some legal trouble in his youth, he went on to own a successful barbershop. His success didn’t bring him happiness. In 2016 after a “spiritual awakening” he packed up and left everything behind, moved to Central America and changed his name to Nature Boy. Through his social media he urged others to allow him to be...

In March of 2020 Mary Santina Collins was a 20 year old with her entire life ahead of her.  She was looking forward to a simple night out with a supposed friend, Kelly Lavery, but never made it home.  Mary’s case was handled by the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police as a missing person’s case but Mary was never missing.  A plea deal has been reached with one of the defendants and two have been granted b...

A Walmart receipt, a guilty plea, and pencils. Emani Gabrielle Moss was born on April 23rd, 2003. Her life was rocky from the start.  In 2009 her father married a woman named Tiffany. Things went from bad to worse. Multiple calls were made to the Department of Families and Children in Gwinnett County, Georgia and Tiffany Moss eventually pled guilty to child cruelty and Emani was removed from her f...

A new stepmother, a crude haircut, and repeated calls to DFCS. Emani Gabrielle Moss was born on April 23rd, 2003. Her life was rocky from the start. In 2009 her father married a woman named Tiffany. Things went from bad to worse. Multiple calls were made to the Department of Families and Children in Gwinnett County, Georgia and Tiffany Moss eventually pled guilty to child cruelty and Emani was rem...

A night out, a disgruntled employee, and a creepy camper. On August 13th of 2021 newlyweds Kylen Schulte and Crystal Turner spent the night hanging out with friends.  Before they headed back to their campsite for the night, they mentioned a creepy camper who was camping near them in the La Sal Mountains near Moab, Utah. That was the last time anyone heard from either of the women. They were later...

In July of 2016 Lashaya Stine was a smart high school student who was set to graduate school early and begin pursuing her dreams of becoming a nurse.  In the early morning hours of July 15th, she would vanish in Aurora Colorado.  With many sightings and tips pointing towards Lashaya being a trafficking victim her family fights to find her and are hopeful she is alive. Listen to her story now told...

Jaleayah Davis was enjoying a night out with friends when she contacted her sister to come get her. She would never make it, unfortunately. Her car was found on the side of the road and she was found dead at the scene. Her family think there’s something more sinister behind the night out but are police putting in the work they need to solve the case?  Want access to our first 45 episodes? Grab em...

A bassinet box, a tattered blanket, and a 65 year investigation. In February of 1957 the body of a young boy was found discarded in a rural area of Fox Chase, Pennsylvania. His identity was unknown. The case became known as the boy in the box case and the boy was only known as America’s Unknown Child. After an investigation that spanned six decades, Joseph Augustus Zarelli’s identity is finally kn...

Two murders, a mannequin and a crazy plan . In 2017 there was a rash of violent attacks among homeless men near Main Street Station in Las Vegas, Nevada. Those attacks ended in the senseless and brutal murder of two men, Daniel Aldape and David “Dave” Dunn. Captain Walsh of the Las Vegas Metro Police devised a plan that stopped a serial killer in his tracks.  Today’s episode was sponsored by Hello...

A 911 call, a barbershop and a mystery that spanned decades. In 2019 a woman called 911 claiming she had witnessed a body being buried in her backyard in the 1970’s in Queens, New York. The NYPD launched an investigation. A nearly 50 year old mystery was solved with the help of Othram Labs and genetic genealogy. And a military hero was finally laid to rest. Today’s episode was sponsored by Every P...

Kimmie Thompson set out to walk the 6 blocks to school for the first time by herself on January 24, 1980.  But she never made it. 41 years later, the pain of that day is still fresh for her Mom, Evelyn. A Million Other Choices Podcast: https://amillionotherchoices.com/ On Apple:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/a-million-other-choices/id1579267886 On Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/3...

A trial, three sentences, and another murder. Jessica Kelley and Michelle Martens both took plea deals for their role in Victoria's murder but Fabian Gonzales took his chance in the courtroom. Jessica Kelley testified for the prosecution and Michelle Martens for the defense.  What really happened in apartment 808? If you have any information about the murder of Victoria Martens please contact...