Moms and Mysteries: A True Crime Podcast

This week we are discussing the heartbreaking murders of five people inside a Lane Bryant store in Tinley Park and where the investigation is today, more than a decade later.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we are discussing Robert Fingerhut, whose murder was planned by his partner, Donna Roberts, and her boyfriend, Nathaniel Jackson, while Nathaniel served time behind bars. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we are discussing a young mother named Alexandra Pesic who faced harassment and stalking from her ex-mother-in-law, Jelka Pesic. The situation escalated as Jelka orchestrated a murder plot against her former daughter-in-law, Alex. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we will be discussing the tumultuous relationship between Peggy McGuire and her husband Thomas McIntosh. Despite attempts to leave the relationship, including seeking a protective order, she tragically disappeared in November 2015 with her family still searching for answers.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we are discussing the murder realtor Mike Emert and the subsequent investigation that revealed a connection between the perpetrator and multiple other murders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we are discussing the cases of Lori Bova and Corrie Anderson, who both went missing in Chautauqua County, New York.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the night of December 10, 1987, Christi Jo Nichols went missing after she and her husband Mark Nichols hired a babysitter for their children. Mark claims Christi went to sleep after returning home, but she was never seen again.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we’re discussing the murder of Dave Laut, a renowned Olympian whose life was tragically cut short by his wife, Jane Laut. Although the police quickly identified Jane as the perpetrator, a lingering question emerged: Was this an act of self-defense or a premeditated, cold-blooded murder? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we are discussing the wrongful convictions of Arthur Almendarez, John Galvan, and Francisco Nanez after a fire took place in an apartment complex in Chicago.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Allen Ross was a beloved and talented Chicago filmmaker who was struggling to cope with the loss of his mother in the early 1990s. Seeking a way to heal, Allen traveled to Guthrie, Oklahoma, after hearing about a spiritual healer named Linda Greene. Linda claimed to use a practice called "dowsing" to connect with the subconscious and rid the world of evil. What started as a search for peace quickl...

This week, we’re discussing the compelling story of Ted Kaczynski, the Unabomber. We’ll begin by exploring his seemingly unremarkable upbringing, and shed light on the chilling accounts of his involvement in inhumane experiments during his college years. Finally, we’ll discuss the profound impact of his decades-long reign of terror, which kept authorities on edge and the nation gripped with fear....

This week we are discussing the murder of Tiffany Booth and the ongoing manhunt for the person police say is responsible, Eduardo Clemente.  Info regarding Tiffany’s case and how you can help: Share Tiffany’s story and Eduardo’s wanted poster Join the Facebook group Donate to the GoFundMe The family is trying to raise more money so they can raise the reward even higher. They would also like to get...

This week we are discussing Marlene Warren, a beloved mother whose murder went unsolved for 33 years, even after multiple witnesses saw someone dressed as a clown shoot her in broad daylight.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we are discussing the murder of Jared Bridegan, a beloved father of 4 in Jacksonville Beach, Florida, as well as the updates that have occurred in his case since we first covered it last year.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Next week we are back with a brand-new episode. Thank you so much for being patient with us in the midst of illnesses. In the meantime, check-out this episode you may have missed from last year! This week we are discussing Playmate Sandy Bentley, fraudster Mark Yagalla, and their connection to an unsolved double homicide.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we are discussing Dr. Thomas Kolman, a physical therapist who authorities claim was murdered by his best friend and dentist, Dr. Gilberto Nunez.  A HUGE thank you to Rebekah Sebastian with Criminality for stepping in this week to fill in for Melissa. And another HUGE thank you to Puneeth Shenoy for editing this week’s episode!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...

This week we are discussing the murder of Jamie Faith and the thorough investigation that ended with two arrests.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we are discussing the Champion family and the attack that left three out of four members tragically murdered.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On July 20, 1971, at around 1:30 am, 24-year-old Rita Curran was found dead in her bedroom. She had been sexually assaulted, beaten in the head, and strangled. It was estimated that Rita was killed at around midnight on July 19. For decades, Rita’s murder went unsolved. Then, in February 2023, a DNA match led detectives to Rita’s killer: William DeRoos.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...

This week we are discussing the baffling murder of Missy Bevers, a loving mother of three children, with a passion for helping others.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week is part-two of a two-part story about the murder of Julie Jensen, a beloved mother, sister and friend. Julie feared her husband Mark Jensen would one day take her life, and she went so far as to write a letter that said as much. But would the letter even make it into the trial, and without it, would the prosecution have enough to put Mark away?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me...

This week is part one of a two-part story about the murder of Julie Jensen, a beloved mother, sister and friend. Julie feared her husband Mark Jensen would one day take her life, and she went so far as to write a letter that said as much. But would the letter even make it into the trial, and without it, would the prosecution have enough to put Mark away?  If you'd like to hear Part 2 NOW, click he...

This week we are discussing the disappearance of Tracy Ocasio and the man thought to be responsible for her murder. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we are discussing Anthony Gignac, a con artist who spent years posing as various Saudi princes in order to swindle millions of dollars from businesses and people.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we are discussing the murder of CJ Sayers, a beloved son, brother, and father.  Special thanks this week to the Sayers Family, who were so kind and helpful in putting together this episode on CJ. Thanks as well to Haley Gray with Haley Gray Research who was instrumental in creating this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices