Over My Dead Pod

On the morning of January 24, 2006, 24-year-old Jennifer Kesse left for work—or so everyone believed. When she never arrived at her office, her family knew something was terribly wrong. What followed would become one of Florida's most baffling missing person cases. Jennifer's car was discovered abandoned just over a mile from her condominium, but the only known surveillance footage of the person w...

In the late 1800s, one woman left a trail of death and deception that shocked America and earned her a place among history's most notorious female killers. In this episode of Over My Dead Pod, we dive into the disturbing story of Lizzie Halliday, an Irish immigrant whose life was marked by fraud, arson, suspicious deaths, and multiple marriages that often ended in tragedy. Long before serial kille...

When a series of brutal sexual assaults terrorized the Toronto area in the late 1980s and early 1990s, investigators struggled to identify the man responsible. That man was Paul Bernardo—a serial rapist who would later become one half of one of Canada's most infamous criminal couples. In this episode of Over My Dead Pod , we examine the crimes of Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka, whose partnership...

In May 1996, 19-year-old college freshman Kristin Smart vanished after attending an off-campus party near California Polytechnic State University in San Luis Obispo. What initially appeared to be a missing person case would evolve into one of the most notorious unsolved mysteries in California history. For more than 25 years, Kristin's family searched for answers as investigators pursued countless...

In this episode of Over My Dead Pod , we dive into one of the most disturbing and controversial cases in Massachusetts history: the story of Daniel LaPlante and the brutal murders of the Gustafson family. Before he became a convicted killer, LaPlante's behavior had already shocked his community. As a troubled teenager, he gained notoriety for a bizarre and terrifying series of incidents that fuele...

In April 2016, the quiet farming community of Pike County, Ohio was shattered when eight members of the Rhoden family were found brutally murdered across four different crime scenes in what investigators described as a calculated execution-style massacre. The shocking killings sparked one of the largest homicide investigations in Ohio history, uncovering a tangled web of custody disputes, family f...

On the night of December 6th, 2014, nineteen-year-old Jessica Chambers was found walking down a rural road in Courtland, Mississippi, engulfed in flames. Nearly every inch of her body had been burned. And yet somehow, impossibly, she was still alive. Before she died, investigators believed Jessica tried to identify the person who set her on fire. But what she said—or what people thought she said—w...

This Mother’s Day, we’re covering two heartbreaking cases that reveal the darkest side of family tragedy and the devastating consequences of violence within the home. In 2022, California mother Angela Flores shocked the nation after her three young children were found murdered inside their family apartment in what investigators described as an unimaginable act of filicide. As details emerged, the...

On a bitter December night in 1956, two sisters left a Chicago movie theater and vanished into the cold—never to return home. Barbara and Patricia Grimes were inseparable. Music lovers, devoted daughters, and like so many teenagers of the era, caught up in the excitement of rock and roll. But after seeing an Elvis Presley film, the girls disappeared without a trace, launching one of the most haunt...

When a marriage turns bitter, most people file for divorce—others take a far darker path. In this episode, we dive into the chilling case of Ira Bernstein and Kelly Gribeluk, whose relationship spiraled into a shocking murder-for-hire plot targeting Bernstein’s estranged wife. What started as a failing marriage quickly escalated into a calculated plan involving money, manipulation, and a supposed...

In the quiet coastal town of Jupiter, Florida, a brutal crime shattered the sense of safety in a close-knit community—and decades later, the truth still hasn’t been uncovered. In this episode, we examine the mysterious and heartbreaking murder of Rachel Hurley, a 14-year-old whose life was taken. Rachel was found in a crowded park on St. Patrick's Day, with family and friends close by. Despite ext...

In May 2007, three-year-old Madeleine McCann vanished from her family’s holiday apartment in Praia da Luz, Portugal—triggering one of the most widely reported missing person cases in modern history. What began as a family vacation quickly became an international mystery filled with shifting theories, global media coverage, controversial investigations, and unanswered questions that still haunt inv...

In May 2007, three-year-old Madeleine McCann vanished from her family’s holiday apartment in Praia da Luz, Portugal—triggering one of the most widely reported missing person cases in modern history. What began as a family vacation quickly became an international mystery filled with shifting theories, global media coverage, controversial investigations, and unanswered questions that still haunt inv...

The community of Scottsdale, Arizona was awoken by a large explosion at the Fisher house. Inside, authorities located the bodies of Mary and her two kids, Brittney and Robert Jr. But dad and husband Robert Fisher was missing. It has now been almost 25 years since Robert went on the run and we still have no clue where he is or what happened to him. If you have any information regarding the whereabo...

We sat down with Jeremy Hutchinson for a discussion on a wide range of topics. Jeremy grew up in Arkansas’ most recognizable political families, served as a state senator, representative, state prosecutor, and attorney. He also spent time in prison, before a pardon by President Trump. His perspective and work in criminal justice reform is refreshing and definitely worth a listen. Be sure to check...

Jessica Easterly opened up to friends and family about being in an abusive relationship. But, just as she was trying to leave…Jessica went missing. The case into the death of Jessica Easterly has NOT been investigated. Be sure to check out Justice4Jessica.org for more information and links to sign the necessary petitions. You can also contact District Attorney Jason Williams at 504-822-2414 to dem...

On Mother’s Day in 2020, Suzanne Morphew went missing after what appeared to be a bicycle accident near her home in Colorado. The search for Suzanne was vast but eventually ended up back to the home - specifically her husband Barry. Holly goes through all of the details we have so far, so catch up in time for the trial that is set to begin later this year. For more information, check out overmydea...

In 2018, the country was rocked by the story of a missing pregnant wife and her two young daughters. Immediately everyone thought the husband’s story wasn’t adding up. Kate gives a breakdown of the murders of Shanann, Bella, Celeste, and Nico. For more information, check out overmydeadpod.com and @overmydeadpod on social media!

Throughout the 80s and 90s, the Los Angeles Police Department hid the fact that there was a serial killer targeting black women. The problem seemed to have resolved itself when the killer all of a sudden stopped…until 12 years later when he started killing again. Here’s the story of the Grim Sleeper, a serial killer you may have never heard of. For more information, check out overmydeadpod.com and...

The congregation of the Olive Branch Church were shocked to discover the murders of their pastor and three other family members on church grounds. The investigation into the murders of the Pelley family was lacking, but an arrest did come. Was the right man convicted? For more information, check out overmydeadpod.com and @overmydeadpod on social media!

Couple John and Joyce Sheridan were found stabbed to death and on fire in their New Jersey home in 2014. Almost twelve years later, the family is still fighting for answers after a botched investigation. Was this a cover up? Is this something bigger? For more information, check out overmydeadpod.com and @overmydeadpod on social media!

On August 27th, 1992, 13-year-old Leigh Occhi was kidnapped from her home in Tupelo. Rumors were rampant and there’s that odd guy with a criminal history, yet, the case remains unsolved and Leigh Occhi is still missing. If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Leigh Occhi, please call the Tupelo Police Department at 662-841-6491 or the FBI Mississippi Branch at 800-225-5324. For...

Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays!! To celebrate all the festivities, Kate is bringing us five heartbreaking stories, all which happened on Christmas day. Don’t let these stories ruin the magic…and see you in the new year! For more information, check out overmydeadpod.com and @overmydeadpod on social media!

From 1978 to 1992, bodies of redheaded women were consistently being found dumped along major southern highway routes. The cases have gone cold and identifications are still being made. But, is all this the work of one serial killer, or multiple? For more information, check out overmydeadpod.com and @overmydeadpod on social media!

The Bender Family or the “Bloody Benders” are the first documented group of serial killers in American history. They had a calculated plan, an unknown amount of victims, but where did they come from? Where did they go? Holly dives into the twists and horrors. For more information, check out overmydeadpod.com and @overmydeadpod on social media!