Moms and Mysteries: A True Crime Podcast

On May 1, 2016, Bianca Carrasco, a devoted nurse and mother of three, vanished from San Antonio, Texas. Bianca failed to show up for work, which was completely out of character for the responsible and caring 29-year-old. When investigators talked to Bianca's husband Daniel, they became suspicious of his inconsistent story about his wife's disappearance. Born in Odessa, Texas, on July 21, 1986, Bia...

On July 19, 1990, a couple exploring near a canal in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, made a horrifying discovery: the dismembered body of a woman, with her head and hands removed. The victim was Beverly McGowan, a 34-year-old Philadelphia native who had been living and working in Fort Lauderdale. Beverly was a quiet, hardworking woman who kept to herself and was considered a workaholic by those who knew...

This week we are discussing the life and tragic death of Judy Malinowski, a woman from Ohio, who lost her life after being set on fire by her ex-boyfriend in 2015. Despite suffering severe burns, she fought for two years before succumbing to her injuries, sparking widespread outrage and calls for justice. Make sure to check-out the Facebook page that shares all about Judy’s Foundation.  And for mo...

This week, we are discussing the story of a young mother named Nicole VanderHeyden, who was murdered after a night out with her boyfriend and other friends. And while police quickly honed in on a suspect, as more information came in, they quickly realized that the most obvious suspect isn't always the correct one. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dr. Thomas Burchard was a respected doctor in California whose life and death raised serious questions. This episode examines Dr. Burchard's career, the circumstances surrounding his death, and the investigation that followed. Dr. Burchard's case is complex, involving medical practice, personal relationships, and unanswered questions that continue to haunt those who knew him. This is the story of...

This week, we are discussing the murder of 19-year-old Alaska native Sonya Ivanoff, who was walking home one night after visiting a friend. Fortunately a brave eyewitness came forward with information that would turn the investigation on its head.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we are discussing the disappearance and assumed murder of New York resident Gail Katz as she attempted to leave her abusive husband. Decades go by before Gail’s family learns the truth about what happened to her from a very unlikely person. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we are discussing the murder of bride-to-be Molly Watson, which occurred less than two days before her wedding. Little did Molly know that the man she was planning to marry had a secret life that unraveled and ultimately led to her death.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we are discussing the murder of Chad Entzel, a North Dakota native. When police first arrived at Chad’s home, which he shared with his wife, they initially believed Chad had died by suicide. However, they quickly realized that something far more nefarious had taken place inside the home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we are discussing the tragic murder of Heidi Firkus. Heidi was killed after an alleged intruder broke into the home she shared with her husband—the same home that was scheduled to be foreclosed on the next day, a fact unbeknownst to her. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we are discussing the murder of Irene Garza, a beloved teacher and pillar in her community and the decades it took to prosecute her killer.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hi Friends! I know we told you we were going to take the week off, but then we had the opportunity to record with our dear friends Kimberly and Katie with A Date with Dateline, and so we did! We hope you enjoy this incredibly fun episode all about the very real Lifetime show "Phrogging: Hider in My House". We recapped episode 8 and I don't know if we'll ever recover. Or sleep.   Thank you all for...

This week we are discussing the murder of Lynn Hernan, initially deemed a suicide, but later revealed as a homicide when investigators uncovered evidence of her fatal poisoning with Visine eye drops. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we are discussing the murder of Ildiko Krajnyak who was murdered in 2018 when a bomb exploded at her Southern California day spa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we are discussing the disappearance and murder of Christie Wilson after a night out at a local casino. 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.  *New episode next week 11/28/2023* If you’d like to contribute to the second annual Toy Drive as mentioned in the beginning of the episode, you can send donations via venmo to CJ’s sister Alyssa. Her venmo is: @alyssa-sayers.  Special thanks this week to the Sayers Family as well as Haley Gray with Haley Gray...

This week we are discussing the tragic murder of New Zealand farmer, Scott Guy, on his family’s farm. Police quickly honed in on one suspect, but was it the correct one? 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.  Thank you to Bethany and Jodi Hasel for sharing your brother’s story with us.  If you have information that could lead to the discovery of Vlad, please reach out to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office missing persons unit at 407-254-7000. The case number is 21-8386...

This week we are discussing the murder of Variety reporter Addison Verrill, at the hands of The Exorcist actor Paul Bateson.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we are discussing the murder of Vashti Forest, a mother of two young boys, which occurred when the police arrived at her home, initially appearing to be a suicide. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we are discussing the brutal murder of Houston native Felicia Johnson, as police delve into her digital footprints during her final hours, leading to the emergence of a suspect. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we are discussing the murder of a highly respected man named Jack Wheeler and the suspicious circumstances that led to his body being found in a landfill in Delaware.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we are discussing the mysterious death of Christine Kettlewell just 8 days after her wedding. The cottage she was honeymooning in was burned to the ground, and Christine was found dead in the river close by. But the question remained, was this murder, suicide, or just a terrible accident?  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we are discussing Ernesto Miranda, the namesake behind “Miranda Rights”, and the landmark case that reshaped the American legal procedure to this day.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week we are discussing the murder of a student at Yale University, Suzanne Jovin, and the investigation into finding her killer.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices