Like Mother Like Murder

In 2005, 28-year-old Heather Bloom—a woman with Down syndrome who relied on full-time care—was last seen in Berkeley, California. Although police documented a disturbance at the apartment she shared with her sister and caregiver, Heather wasn't reported missing until four years later by her mother after she said she hadn't seen or spoken to her daughter since 2005. In this episode, we examine the...

In 2021, Terron Evans Jr died. It was ruled a suicide, yet his autopsy showed evidence to contradict this theory. Now Terrons mother, Jennifer, is fighting for answers. Sources Change.org - Garret Phillips GoFundMe - Terron Evans Jr Change.org - Terron Evans Jr https://www.syracuse.com/news/2010/11/anti-violence_vigil_ends_when.html https://www.northcountrypublicradio.org/news/story/41588/20200605...

Today we share a recent, mom-centered tragedy from Las Vegas involving 11-year-old cheerleader Addi Smith and her mother, Tawnia McGeehan, who were found deceased by gunshot wounds in their Rio hotel room after multiple urgent calls requesting a welfare check during a cheer competition weekend. With a trigger warning for child murder and suicide, they use the case to raise awareness about filicide...

In January 6, 1993 Bonnie Haim was just 23 year old when she would be seen for the last time. Her husband claimed they had argued and Bonnie drove off. Then two days after her disappearance, Bonnie’s three year old son Aaron made a shocking statement - Daddy hurt Mommy. So why did it take over 20 years for justice to be served? 🎟 CrimeCon London Oct 3–4, 2026 Code: LMLM10 (10% off) Book Now | Lond...

Recorded live at Beyond the Crime 2026 in Albuquerque, Like Mother, Like Murder shares the story of Loretta Jones, a 23-year-old single mother murdered in Price, Utah on July 30, 1970, and the decades-long pursuit of justice led by her daughter, Heidi. After four-year-old Heidi found Loretta’s body and told investigators “Tom did it,” suspect Tom Egley was arrested but released for lack of evidenc...

This week, we cover the heartbreaking case of Lizzbeth Aleman Popoca, a 27-year-old mother who disappeared from East Haven, Connecticut, in July 2020. As investigators searched for answers, evidence quickly began pointing toward the man closest to her. What unfolded was a tragic case involving coercive control, abuse, and the dangerous reality many victims face when trying to leave a relationship....

Updates on the sentencing for Kouri Richins following her conviction for the 2022 murder of Eric Richins We are also including out orginal case coverage from 2023 to the end of this episode. 🎟 CrimeCon London Oct 3–4, 2026 Code: LMLM10 (10% off) Book Now | London True Crime Event | CrimeCon UK Get ad free episodes, bonus content, and support our show for   less than $5/month. Become an Apple subsc...

In this lighthearted GBC (Good, Badass, Crime) episode of Like Mother Like Murder, Rachel and Heather celebrate Mother’s Day with stories ranging from inspiring to hilarious.  The surprising history of Mother’s Day and Anna Jarvis’ fight against commercialization “Tenacious Tiffany” Wedekind, an artist and yoga advocate living with progeria who inspires others to embrace gratitude and live fully A...

This is a mini episode, not a full case coverage, where Rachel and Heather share about a recent tragedy in Berea, Kentucky. An armed 18-year-old entered the US Bank in Berea around 2 PM, killing employees Breanna Edwards, 35, a newlywed with a passion for photography, and Brian Sweitzer, 42, a husband and father of three.  The hosts honor the victims, ask listeners to send prayers and support to t...

Missing in Kentucky: Kori Smith, Ashley Matthews, and Angela Storms Today's episode focused on three women currently missing in Kentucky: Kori Smith, missing since May 6, 2025 after leaving work at Swedish Auto in Nicholasville; Ashley Matthews, missing since March 15 or 16 and last seen on foot in the Summersville area of Green County; and Angela Storms, missing since December 23, 2025 after last...

Introducing the new long form investigative podcast from the team behind Missing in Hush Town, Secrets Beyond the Sacramento River. Subscribe now wherever you get podcasts and catch new episodes each Monday. Apple Podcast Link Spotify Podcast Link  Episode 1: Send Recovery On September 9th, 2023, at 9:45 PM, a 911 call was made. A witness reported a white sedan sitting on River Road in the Sacrame...

After 22 years behind bars, Carmen Mejia is finally free. In 2003, a tragic accident left a 10-month-old baby dead. What should have been recognized as a devastating mistake quickly turned into a murder conviction—despite no evidence of abuse and testimony supporting Carmen’s innocence. She was sentenced to life. It took decades, the work of the Innocence Project, and the voices of those who never...

What started as a small school incident turned into a calculated nightmare. When drugs were found in PTA mom Kelli Peters’ car, it looked like an open-and-shut case… until everything unraveled. A suspicious 911 call. Missing evidence. And a shocking truth—this wasn’t an accident. This episode dives into the twisted story of a neighborhood rivalry that escalated into a full-blown setup, exposing ju...

The Good, The Badass and The Crime #15 The Good: A mother-daughter Appalachian Trail journey raises $83,000 for Parkinson’s research, and a Virginia auto tech program gifts repaired cars to single moms. The Badass: A mom saves $48,000 in child support for her daughter, and a grandmother delivers a baby in a car, helping him take his first breath. The Crime: A Taco Bell burrito dispute turns violen...

After disappearing in Zion National Park, Holly Courtier was found alive nearly two weeks later. We explore what happened, how she survived, and why some questioned her story. 🎟 CrimeCon London Oct 3–4, 2026 Code: LMLM10 (10% off) Book Now | London True Crime Event | CrimeCon UK Get ad free episodes, bonus content, and support our show for   less than $5/month. Become an Apple subscriber! Become a...

Rajah McQueen was a beautiful young mother with her whole life ahead of her. On June 26, 2021 she was seen by security cameras at a gas station. Just hours later her car was again seen but now, not only did the car have bullet holes, but there was no Rajah. For years the case felt stale, but last year investigators named persons of interest. Can this help push the case to a final resolution? Rajah...

Kathryn and her kids had recently come to stay with her mother and her brother after continued marital problems with her husband Matthew. A few weeks later Matthew is fatally shot in her mother's home...the shooter Kathryn's brother. 🎟 CrimeCon London Oct 3–4, 2026 Code: LMLM10 (10% off) Book Now | London True Crime Event | CrimeCon UK Get ad free episodes, bonus content, and support our show for...

Ella Diebolt Jackson told people she was afraid. She met with a divorce attorney. She met with a domestic violence advocate. She made a plan. Days later, she vanished. Her blood was later found in her husband’s trunk. Her remains were found on property connected to him. Her death was ruled homicide. In February 2026, he entered an Alford plea to manslaughter — pleading guilty while maintaining inn...

Angela Hammond was 4 months pregnant when she vanished from a payphone in Clinton, Missouri on April 4, 1991—while on the phone with her fiancé Rob. He heard her scream, then raced to save her. As he drove, a green pickup truck passed him going the opposite direction, and he heard Angela scream "Robbie!" He turned to follow but his transmission failed. Despite multiple witnesses and detailed descr...

Britney Hardwick was shot in the early morning of Saturday December 12th in the driveway of a home where she knew the occupants. There is more information out there and it needs to come to light. If you have any information call: The Cleveland police homicide unit at 216-623-5464  Britney was one of the 1,821 black women and girls killed in 2020. In 2020, black women had the highest risk of homici...

In this week’s Mini Missing Moment, we share about the disappearance of Amy Owens, who was last heard from in March 2025.  With limited public information available, this episode focuses on raising awareness, encouraging listeners to share Amy’s story, and supporting ongoing search efforts. Physical Description Height: 5'3" Weight: Approximately 125 pounds Hair: Brown Eyes: Blue If You Have Inform...

Get ad free episodes, bonus content, and support our show for less than $5/month. Become an Apple subscriber! THE CASE: 0:00 - 43:45 This episode revisits the heartbreaking case of Ana Walshe, a mother of three who was murdered by her husband, Brian Walshe. The hosts update listeners on the case, revisiting the investigation, the evidence, and the unsettling truth that Ana’s body has never been fo...

Hannah had been sick fro months, and then one day she woke up in a hospital bed, with so many questions - how long had she been here? why was she so sick? After days, doctors finally have an answer for her - this was NOT some unknown mystery illness - no, this was attempted murder. Get ad free episodes, bonus content, and support our show for   less than $5/month. Become an Apple subscriber! Sourc...

The Case: In today's episode Heather and Rachel discuss the 2014 murder of Sameena Imam, a respected and beloved regional marketing manager for Costco in the United Kingdom. Smart, successful, and deeply valued by those around her, Sameena’s life was tragically cut short by those she trusted.  Her relationship with Roger Cooper, a Costco warehouse manager, turned deadly when she demanded he leave...

Hey friends, you've probably noticed that the moms got a little quiet lately, we wanted to reassure you that Like Mother Like Murder isn’t going anywhere. As a two-woman, indie podcast, we took a short pause to focus on important advocacy work, special projects, and supporting families who needed us beyond our weekly episodes. Doing this work the right way matters to us—and mediocre is just not ou...