Max and Aria Sterling

Mysteries and Mimosas

Welcome to Mysteries and Mimosas, the True Crime Podcast, where Max Sterling, a seasoned detective with over two decades of law enforcement experience, and his wife, Aria Sterling, a specialist in Restorative Justice and Victim Services, guide you through a riveting journey. Pour yourself a mimosa and join Max and Aria as they delve into chilling homicide investigations, enigmatic missing person cases, and the perplexing world of unsolved cold cases. Uncover the truth with Max and Aria's distinctive blend of expertise and compassion in every episode!!

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Max and Aria Sterling

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True Crime

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www.mysteriesandmimosas.net

Latest episode

Aug 26, 2024

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Episodes

Mystery Monday: Christopher Thompkins 15.04.2024

On January 25th, 2002, 20 year-old Christopher Carlton Thompkins was working with three co-workers, on a survey crew, in a wooded area of Harris County Georgia. When one of the crew members looked away, momentarily, Christopher disappeared. A search of the area was conducted, at which point one of Christopher’s boots was discovered nearby. Additionally, a piece of blue fiber, presumably from Chris...

Mysteries and Mimosas: Paula and Brandon Wade 10.04.2024

On October 14th, 2002, 25 year-old Paula Wade, and her 3 year-old son, Brandon Wade were reported missing in Valdosta, Georgia, after Paula failed to show up for work. Police quickly learn Paula left without several personal belongings, but Brandon's car seat was missing. Paula and Brandon have never been seen or heard from again. Grab your favorite cocktail, and explore another mystery with Max a...

Mystery Monday: Britney Jenae Wright 09.04.2024

On July 22nd, 2007, Britney Jenae Wright was last seen outside her home on Country Road in Vernon, Florida. Britney had a twenty minute phone conversation with a friend, using her mom’s phone, and was never seen or heard from again

Mysteries and Mimosas: Alicia Guzman Padilla 27.03.2024

In the spring of 1985, the dismembered body of an unidentified woman washed ashore in Biscayne Bay, in Miami Florida. Twenty-five years later, the remains were identified as Nilsa Padilla of Puerto Rico. Through a harrowing tale of domestic violence, murder, and sexual abuse, Nilsa’s youngest daughter, Alicia Guzman Padilla, was presumably murdered by her father, Jorge Walter Nunez. After Jorge st...

MYSTERY MONDAY: Jimmy Maughon 25.03.2024

On April 8th, 1985, Jimmy Maughon was last seen leaving Whitney’s Hideaway Lounge and Bar in Winder, Georgia after a pool tournament. Jimmy was said to have been carrying $4,000 in cash after winning a poker game. Jimmy’s truck was found the next day at a nearby State Park, but Jimmy was never heard from or seen again.

Mysteries and Mimosas: Matthew Wayne Griggs 20.03.2024

In 2019, Matthew "Matt" Griggs was reported missing in Trinidad, Colorado, after a strange set of circumstances. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation later updates Matt's case to an unsolved cold case homicide.

Mystery Monday: Sherry Myers and Brian Cook 18.03.2024

In 2011, Sherry Myers and Brian Cook disappeared from Oceana, West Virginia. Coincidentally two other homicide cases happened in the same town, and in the same year. Listen in to this Mystery Monday episode!

Mysteries and Mimosas: Khadijah Britton Part II 13.03.2024

In 2018, Khadijah Britton was assaulted, kidnapped at gun point, and never seen or heard from again. Join us in this episode to hear from Trent James, a police officer who was closest to the investigation, as he introduces us to a harrowing tale of a violent domestic dispute in the heart of California. Trent's no-nosense approach will guide you through Khadijah's story, and the difficulties he exp...

Mysteries and Mimosas: Khadijah Britton, Part I 06.03.2024

On February 7th, 2018, Khadijah Rosae Britton, was last seen involved in a domestic violence incident with her ex-boyfriend in Covelo, California, before she was forced into a vehicle at gunpoint. Khadijah has never been seen or heard from again. If you have any information about the disappearance of Khadijah Britton, please contact the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office at 707-463-4411.

Mystery Monday: Brenda Green 04.03.2024

15-year-old Brenda Kay Green has been missing from Brookwood Alabama since July of 1988 after being dropped off at a friend's house in a rural part of Tuscaloosa County. According to a witness, Brenda's friend's were not at home when she was dropped off, so Brenda stayed at their house to wait. Brenda's mother received a telephone call from Brenda later that day, but Brenda was never seen or heard...

Mysteries and Mimosas: Nakota Kelly 28.02.2024

On July 18th, 2020, 10-year-old Nakota Kelly was at his Indianapolis apartment when he was murdered by his dad.  Nakota’s killer was sentenced to 52 years in prison for Nakota’s murder, but Nakota’s remains were never found.  If you have any information about Nakota’s whereabouts, please contact the Indianapolis Metropolitan Police Department at 317-327-6160.

MYSTERY MONDAY: Matthew Broncho 26.02.2024

On March 20, 2019, Matthew Jay Broncho left his mother’s home in Fort Hall, Idaho. Matthew told his mother he was heading into town to run some errands. Matthew and his dachshund, Asa left the residence together. Matthew’s 2011 Toyota Tacoma was found on an exit ramp in Utah on March 22. Asa was found six days later two miles west of where the truck was located. Asa was alive and unharmed. Nobody...

Mysteries and Mimosas: Nyleen Marshall 21.02.2024

On June 25, 1983, 4-year-old Nyleen Kay Marshall disappeared in the Helena National Forest while picnicking with her family and some friends. A large-scale search effort commenced, but Nyleen was never found. Many tips have come in over the years, but unfortunately, Nyleen has never been seen or heard from again.

MYSTERY MONDAY: Lina Khil 19.02.2024

Lina Khil was last seen on Dec. 20th, 2021, at a playground in the 9400 block of Fredericksburg Road in San Antonio, Texas between 4:30 and 5:10 p.m. Lina was captured at the playground on a ring doorbell camera, but once Lina leaves the view of the camera, she was never seen or heard from again.

Mysteries and Mimosas: Carolyn an Mark Martin 14.02.2024

In August of 1981, Carolyn and her two-year-old son, Mark, left their home in MIchigan and headed South to San Antonio, Texas to start a new life.  After stopping by Carolyn’s mom’s house to say goodbye, Carolyn and Mark were never seen or heard from again.  Listen in to hear about the mysterious disappearance of Carolyn Sue Martin and Mark Steven Martin.

Mystery Monday: Aaron Johnson and Mark Triplett 12.02.2024

On October 11, 2020, Aaron Johnson was dropped off by friends in an area known as Six Mile Corner in Wisconsin. Aaron was picking up his truck which he had parked along the side of the road after having some trouble with the brake lines. The next morning, Aaron’s phone pinged approximately one hour away from this area in Ladysmith, WI. A man reported seeing Aaron walking along a rural logging road...

Mysteries and Mimosas: Summer of 1974, Part 2 07.02.2024

In this week’s episode, we discuss two more cases from Jacksonville, Florida.  On September 27, 1974, just before 7pm, 12 year old Virginia Suzanne Helm was sent to a local store, only one block away from her home, to purchase soap. When Virginia didn’t return home, Virginia was reported missing. On October 25, 1974, Virginia was found, partially buried in the woods, wearing only a blouse.&nb...

MYSTERY MONDAY: Donna Cloud and Jodie Brooke Anderson 05.02.2024

In this Mystery Monday episode, you'll hear two separate cases about the strange disappearances if Donna Cloud and Jodie Brooke Anderson. On October 25th, 2016, Donna Cloud allegedly left her dad's house to attend a blind date. However, Donna's detectives never found any information to believe Donna ever went on that blind date. A lot of questions remain surrounding Donna's disappearance, after Do...

Mysteries and Mimosas: Summer of 1974, Part 1 31.01.2024

On July 21, 1974, Jean Marie Schoen left her grandmother's Jacksonville Florida home on west 19th Street to buy cigarettes for her uncle, only two blocks away at Hanna's Food Store. After leaving the store, Jean went to an arcade called the The Hangout to play pinball, but the arcade was closed at the time. A man on a bicycle, "with hair like Elvis", approached Jean and dragged Jean into a bathroo...

MYSTERY MONDAY: Kacey Carter and Donald Connell 29.01.2024

This week, Max and Aria present two separate cases. On December 2nd, 1986, Donald Connell left his parents' house, located at 6 Record Street in Newport, Rhode Island. Donald left, on foot, headed to his sister's house, only one street away, but never arrived and has never been seen or heard from again. On November 13th, 2018, Kacey Carter was released from the Bradley County Justice Center in Cle...

Mysteries and Mimosas: Matthew Pendergrast 24.01.2024

On December 1st, 2000, Matthew Pendergrast left his residence between 7:30 and 8:00 a.m. to attend a class. Matthew was just two weeks away from graduating Rhodes College, in Memphis, TN. Later that day, his vehicle was found near the Bayou Meto, in the neighboring state of Arkansas. His clothes were found hear the vehicle, neatly folded, but Matthew was never seen or heard from again.

MYSTERY MONDAY: Ke'Shaun Vanderhorst and Baby Hope Wheaton 22.01.2024

In this episode of Mystery Monday, we present two cases. The first, Ke'Shaun Vanderhorst. Ke'Shaun was last seen at his home in the 1400 block of north 17th Street in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on September 25, 1995. Ke'Shaun's mother, Tina Vanderhorst, reported Ke'Shaun was taken by a Department of Human Services (DHS) worker. Her family became suspicious, and reported Ke'Shaun as a missing perso...

Mysteries and Mimosas: Morgan Violi Part II 17.01.2024

In Part II of Morgan Violi's case, we talked to Morgan's mom, Stacey Pullium, and Morgan's sister, Nikki Britt. Listen in to hear Stacey and Nikki's interview.

MYSTERY MONDAY: Joshua Mahaffey and Lakiesha Buckner 15.01.2024

On this episode of Mystery Monday, Max and Aria present two separate disappearances. On October 12,1991, Joshua Mahaffey left his residence, in Centralia, IL, after an argument with his mother. It is believed Joshua was murdered as part of a satanic ritual. He has never been seen or heard from again. On August 13, 1999 Lakiesha Buckner was last seen at her residence in Marshall, TX. Lakiesha was k...

Mysteries and Mimosas: Morgan Violi Part I 10.01.2024

On July 24th, 1996, 7-year-old Morgan Violi was abducted from the parking lot of the Colony Apartments in Bowling Green, Kentucky by an unknown suspect driving a maroon van. On October 20th, 1996, Morgan's remains were found in the nearby town of White House, Tennessee. Morgan's killer has never been identified, and Morgan's case remains open and unsolved today. Listen in to Part 1 of Morgan Violi...

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