Moms and Mysteries: A True Crime Podcast

On July 26, 2021, 23-year-old Destiny Chaise McClain was shot and killed outside a nightclub in Phoenix, Arizona. She had been out with friends, enjoying a night of dancing and celebration. As they waited for food at a taco truck, shots rang out. Destiny was struck and tragically died from her injuries. Her death left her family—especially her mother Brenda and her three sisters—devastated and sea...

In January 2011, 27-year-old Ellen Ray Greenberg was found dead in the kitchen of her Philadelphia apartment with 20 stab wounds, including a fatal wound to her chest. Her apartment was locked from the inside. There were no signs of forced entry. No signs of a struggle. Police quickly ruled Ellen's death a suicide. But Ellen's parents, Josh and Sandy Greenberg, have fought for over a decade to pro...

On October 12, 1964, Mary Pinchot Meyer—a beautiful, intelligent socialite with connections to the most powerful circles in Washington, DC—was shot execution-style in broad daylight while walking along the Chesapeake and Ohio Canal Towpath. Mary was no ordinary victim. She was the ex-wife of a high-ranking CIA official, a close friend of Jackie Kennedy, and—most controversially—rumored to have bee...

On the night of March 4, 2008, 18-year-old Auburn University student Lauren Burk was found on Highway 147 in Lee County, Alabama—naked, bleeding, and fighting for her life. She had been shot in the back and thrown from a moving vehicle. Despite desperate efforts to save her, Lauren died at the hospital. Her car was found burning near the Auburn campus. An iPod belonging to Lauren and a revolver we...

January is National Stalking Awareness Month, and this episode tells the story of the woman whose tragic death inspired its creation. Peggy Klinke was a bright, ambitious young woman with a promising future. She was fun-loving, creative, and brought positive energy everywhere she went. But Peggy's life was tragically cut short by a relentless stalker. Peggy was born on December 2, 1970, in Youngst...

On a quiet night in June 1982, 20-year-old Kelly Bergh Dove was working the graveyard shift at the Imperial Gas Station in Harrisonburg, Virginia. At 2:27 AM, Kelly made the first of three chilling calls to police. She reported receiving an obscene phone call, then noticed a suspicious person lurking outside the gas station and a silver or gray car parked nearby. Just minutes later, at 2:30 AM, du...

On a seemingly ordinary day in California, Nikki Cheng Saelee-McCain was driving on the freeway with her friend Chloe when the gear shifter in her beloved red Mitsubishi Eclipse snapped in half. Nikki, always calm and quick to laugh, turned on her emergency lights and coasted to the side of the road. What should have been a minor inconvenience turned into a nightmare. Nikki vanished. Born in a ref...

On January 27, 1973, 20-year-old Dawn Magyar was abducted from a shopping center parking lot in Owosso, Michigan. She had just finished grocery shopping and was loading her purchases into her borrowed truck when she was forcibly taken. Her husband reported her missing that evening. The next day, police found the truck in the parking lot with her groceries still inside and her keys scattered on the...

This week we are discussing the case of 21-year-old schoolteacher Edith Maxwell from rural Virginia who was accused of killing her father, Trigg. The prosecution charged her with first-degree murder, but Edith claimed she acted in self-defense. The case became a nationwide media sensation, sparking widespread public interest and debate. New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday! Follow us on Instagr...

Bob Wykel was described as an "incredible gentleman" by those who met him. He was an older man who wore a diamond ring and a gold necklace, and he was known for his kind demeanor. But Bob's life was stolen by someone he thought was a friend: Myron. Myron befriended Bob, and on February 23rd, the two went on a trip together to look at a Thunderbird in Lakewood, Washington. Myron's sister Robin met...

This week we are discussing the tragic murder of 22-year-old Chelsea Bruck, who vanished after attending a Halloween party in a small Michigan town in October 2014. Her disappearance shocked the close-knit community and led to a months-long search that ended with heartbreaking revelations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we are discussing the disappearance of former Marine, Bryan “Vladek” Hasel, and his family’s desperate search to locate him.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we are discussing the story of Todd Stermer, who was tragically killed in a fire under circumstances that initially seemed accidental but soon raised unsettling questions. Was it a tragic accident, or was something more sinister at play? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this week's episode, we unravel the tragic story of Jason Bass, a young man fatally stabbed in a Rhode Island road rage incident that quickly turned into a case of mistaken identity.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we’re discussing the tragic murder of Charlotte Waites, a beloved mother whose life was cut short in a case that shocked her community. The investigation unfolds with unexpected twists and the relentless pursuit of justice, revealing the hidden truths behind this heartbreaking story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In September 2020, Andra  "Andee" Adams was tragically killed in Seattle, Washington, after being run over by her boyfriend.  While mounting questions surround her death, no charges have been filed, and her family continues to fight for accountability and answers. Research by Haley Gray. Research assistance by Whitney St. Andre. Thank you to Lilith, Andee's Mom, for your help with this episode.  F...

In October 2021, Meghan Kiefer was brutally stabbed 54 times by her ex-boyfriend outside her Long Island home. In May 2023, he was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree murder, following his attempted flight to North Carolina after the crime. Special thanks to Meghan’s Mom, Bevin, for sharing her story and the important work she is doing to raise awareness...

Gabby Petito, a 22-year-old travel blogger, was found murdered in September 2021 after going missing during a cross-country trip with her fiancé, Brian Laundrie. Her death sparked widespread media attention, and Laundrie was later found dead, with authorities concluding he was responsible for her murder. In this episode, the hosts of Moms and Mysteries sit down with Nichole Schmidt, Gabby Petito's...

Francine Hughes, a mother of four, set fire to her Michigan home in 1977, killing her ex-husband after enduring thirteen years of relentless abuse. The case gained national attention and became a pivotal moment in raising awareness about domestic violence and the legal challenges survivors face. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Emma Compton, a small business owner from Halifax County, Virginia, was found murdered in 2017 after disappearing under mysterious circumstances and after years of domestic violence at the hands of her husband. Seven years later, her family continues to seek justice, as no arrests have been made in the case, and they remain committed to raising awareness and finding answers for her unresolved murd...

In 2004, Yolanda Bindics, a 25-year-old mother of four, mysteriously disappeared from Jamestown, New York, leaving her family and community searching for answers. Her remains were discovered two years later, but the case remains unsolved. New developments in Yolanda's case just this month have brought investigators closer than ever to delivering justice for her family.  Order “The Silent Convictio...

In this episode, we explore the heartbreaking disappearance of Kiplyn Davis, a teenage girl from Spanish Fork, Utah, whose case remains a mystery. We take you through the events leading up to her disappearance, the extensive search efforts that captivated her local community, and the enduring questions that linger.  Special thank you to Brandie from Evaporate the Missing who put Haley in touch wit...

On March 26, 1994, 19-year-old Shannon Melendi disappeared during her lunch break while working as a softball scorekeeper, never to be seen again. Initially treated as a runaway, it wasn’t until political pressure mounted that authorities took the case seriously, but by then, crucial evidence had vanished. Sign the petition here to keep Shannon’s murderer behind bars! Also mentioned in the episode...

This week we are diving into the 1940’s murder of Patricia Burton Lonergan. Her story became so infamous it shocked the nation and led to a high-profile conviction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On January 26, 2011, Ellen Greenberg, a 27-year-old teacher from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was found dead in her apartment with 20 stab wounds. The Philadelphia Medical Examiner ruled Ellen's death a suicide. Twenty stab wounds. Ruled suicide. Ellen's parents, Josh and Sandee Greenberg, have fought for over a decade to have their daughter's death reclassified as a homicide. They believe Ellen wa...