Moms and Mysteries: A True Crime Podcast

Donna O’Steen was found stabbed to death in her home after failing to pick up her daughter from piano lessons. Many believe the investigation into her murder was overshadowed by the assassination of Thomas Wales, an Assistant U.S. Attorney, leading many to believe that authorities prioritized solving his murder over Donna’s, leaving both cases unsolved. Thank you to this week’s sponsors! Looking to get into shape, but don’t have much time? Check-out Total Gym! For an ADDITIONAL 20% off your order, head to TotalGymDirect.com/MOMS. Get more from delivery, for less with DashPass: zero-dollar delivery fees and reduced service fees on eligible DoorDash orders. Sign up for DashPass today and get your first 30 days free if you’re a new member. Subject to change. Indulge in affordable luxury! Go to Quince.com/moms for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.   Stop wasting money on things you don’t use. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to RocketMoney.com/ MOMS. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast.  New merch! Check out Moms and Mysteries Threadless! You can also get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus merch and more at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast Listen and subscribe to Melissa’s other podcast, Criminality!! It’s the podcast for those who love reality TV, true crime, and want to hear all the juicy stories where the two genres intersect. Subscribe and listen here: www.pod.link/criminality  Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more! Make sure you subscribe and rate our show to help others find us! Sources: https://www.westsideseattle.com/ballard-news-tribune/2011/11/19/ten-years-later-donna-osteens-family-continues-look-answers https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Next-move-in-O-Steen-case-A-reward-1099931.php https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/?date=20041106&slug=sketches06m https://www.seattlepi.com/seattlenews/article/Mother-found-slain-at-home-1071204.php https://www.seattlepi.com/seattlenews/article/Friend-s-slaying-seems-impossible-1072507.php https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/A-year-after-woman-s-murder-Sunset-Hill-still-1104748.php https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Can-anyone-help-connect-the-dots-in-Ballard-1158593.php https://www.seattleweekly.com/news/murder-in-ballard/ https://www.seattleweekly.com/news/a-killing-in-the-neighborhood/ https://www.genealogybuff.com/wa/king/webbbs_config.pl/noframes/read/96 https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/seeking-info/thomas-crane-wales https://www.newspapers.com/image/1031184016/?terms=donna%20o%27steen&match=1 https://www.king5.com/article/news/crime/unsolved/murder-donna-osteen-inside-ballard-home-unsolved/281-f3cc2ca2-d86a-4dfe-a4ff-0c9d85eacdf8 https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/broken-hearts-and-an-empty-home-1086708.php https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/?date=20011110&slug=ballard10m_ https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/20-years-after-unsolved-killing-of-federal-prosecutor-thomas-wales-in-seattle-details-emerge-about-the-fbis-theory/ https://www.milton.edu/milton-graduate-federal-prosecutor-victim-of-seattle-gun-man/ https://seattlemag.com/who-killed-tom-wales/ https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/seeking-info/thomas-crane-wales https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/20-years-after-unsolved-killing-of-federal-prosecutor-thomas-wales-in-seattle-details-emerge-about-the-fbis-theory/  https://projects.seattletimes.com/2016/wales-timeline/  https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/crime/seattle-federal-prosecutor-thomas-wales-was-possibly-killed-by-hired-gunman-fbi-official-says/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Albert Johnson Walker, dubbed "The Rolex Killer," is a Canadian convict serving time for embezzlement and the murder of Ronald Platt. He notably did this by assuming aliases,  and even deceiving others into believing his daughter was his spouse. Thank you to Anna Luria with your help in researching this episode! Thank you to this week’s sponsors!  Get 15% off a Skylight Frame at SkylightFrame.com/MYSTERIES.  Lume’s Starter Pack is perfect for new customers.As a special offer for listeners, new customers GET 15% ALL Lume products with our exclusive code - and if you combine the 15% off with the already discounted starter pack, that equals over 40% off their Starter Pack! Use code MOMS for 15% off your first purchase at LumeDeodorant.com.  Treat yourself to the best bras and shapewear on the market and save 20% Off at honeylove.com/moms20. After you purchase, they’ll ask you where you heard about them. PLEASE support our show and tell them we sent you. Shape your life with Honeylove.  Go to Zocdoc dot com slash MYSTERIES and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today.  That’s Zocdoc.com/mysteries. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast.  New merch! Check out Moms and Mysteries Threadless! You can also get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus merch and more at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast Listen and subscribe to Melissa’s other podcast, Criminality!! It’s the podcast for those who love reality TV, true crime, and want to hear all the juicy stories where the two genres intersect. Subscribe and listen here: www.pod.link/criminality  Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more! Make sure you subscribe and rate our show to help others find us! Sources: https://www.canlii.org/en/on/onsc/doc/1998/1998canlii14906/1998canlii14906.html?resultIndex=1&resultId=f1166d704fdb41f181a2faf6029ba65e&searchId=2024-03-10T15:39:21:852/af7095a1abc64780a9e24625766e3ce5&searchUrlHash=AAAAAQAVQWxiZXJ0IEpvaG5zb24gV2Fsa2VyAAAAAAE https://www.newspapers.com/image/1012290821/?terms=%22Albert%20Johnson%20Walker%22&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/1012599590/?terms=%22Albert%20Johnson%20Walker%22&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/979328251/?terms=%22Albert%20Johnson%20Walker%22 https://www.newspapers.com/image/802775469/?terms=%22Albert%20Johnson%20Walker%22&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/1012805886/?terms=%22Ronald%20Joseph%20Platt%22&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/465855387/?terms=%22Albert%20Johnson%20Walker%22&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/727340200/?terms=%22Ronald%20Joseph%20Platt%22&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/732064418/?terms=%22Ronald%20Joseph%20Platt%22&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/995096470/?terms=%22Ronald%20Joseph%20Platt%22&match=1 The remaining sources can be found at momsandmysteries.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In 2017, Sara Starr, a beloved teacher in Coffee County, Alabama, was tragically found shot dead in her driveway. Despite years of investigation due to sparse evidence, authorities ultimately uncovered a complex murder-for-hire scheme.  Thank you to Sydney Pacha for your help researching this story.  If you'd like to hear our new weekly mini-sode, it's available for free on Patreon right now! Thank you to this week’s sponsors! Get your food to work for you and check out Hungryroot! Hungryroot is now offering our listeners 40% off your first delivery and free veggies for life. Just go to Hungryroot.com/MOMS, to get 40% off your first delivery and get your free veggies! Unlock Jennifer Anniston-approved hair at  lolavie.com. As our loyal listeners you'll get an exclusive 15% off your entire order when you use code MOMS at checkout.  If you want to take the next step in improving your health, go to lumen.me and use MOMS to get $50 off your Lumen.  We've worked out a special deal with Hiya for their best selling children's vitamin. Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/MOMS.  To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast.  New merch! Check out Moms and Mysteries Threadless! You can also get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus merch and more at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast Listen and subscribe to Melissa’s other podcast, Criminality!! It’s the podcast for those who love reality TV, true crime, and want to hear all the juicy stories where the two genres intersect. Subscribe and listen here: www.pod.link/criminality  Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more! Make sure you subscribe and rate our show to help others find us! Sources: **Indicates sources with photos  Kurtis, Ken. "Sara Starr's husband terrified her before her murder: Witness." News4. Last modified September 12, 2023.** U.S. Attorney's Office, Middle District Alabama. "Coffee County Man and His Brother Found Guilty of Carrying Out a Murder-for-Hire Plot." United States Department of Justice. Last modified September 20, 2023. Lord, Debbie. "'I hope you rot': Daughter confronts dad who hired brother to kill ex-wife." KIRO 7. Last modified January 8, 2024.** Quinn, Allison. "Slain Teacher's Brother-in-Law Wanted in Murder-for-Hire Plot." Daily Beast. Last modified February 3, 2022.** Sabes, Adam. "Alabama man allegedly paid hitman with his motorcycle to kill ex-wife." New York Post. Last modified February 6, 2022.** Dixon, Aaron. "'He's going to kill me.' Inside the relationship of Jason and Sara Starr." WDHN. Last modified September 12, 2023. Galvan, Jamie E. "'Someone finally listened to us' | Grand jury convicts brothers in murder-for-hire plot to kill mother of 4." KHOU 11. Last modified September 23, 2023. Robinson, Carol. "Alabama man, brother convicted of murder-for-hire for ex-wife's 2017 shooting death." AL.Com. Last modified September 20, 2023.** Naham, Matt. "'You are useless' and 'I hope you rot': Brothers locked up for life in murder-for-hire shooting of elementary school teacher and mother of 4 just months after 'bitter divorce.'" Law & Crime. Last modified January 6, 2024. Sorto, Marlon. "Two brothers convicted in murder-for-hire plot in killing of elementary school teacher over child support and alimony." CNN. Last modified September 22, 2023.**  Remaining sources can be found at momsandmysteries.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In 1987, college student Cathy Sposito was brutally murdered while hiking in Yavapai County, Arizona. Decades later, through the efforts of volunteers and advances in genetic genealogy, her case and others were solved, providing closure to victims' families. Thank you to Elizabeth Atwood for your help in researching the episode! If you’re interested in becoming a cold case volunteer with Yavapai County, visit Cold Case Volunteers YCSOAZ.gov. Thank you to this week’s sponsors! Lume’s Starter Pack is perfect for new customers. It comes with a Solid Stick Deodorant, Cream Tube Deodorant, two free products of your choice (like Mini Body Wash and Deodorant Wipes), and free shipping. As a special offer for listeners, new customers GET $5 OFF a Lume Starter Pack with code MOMS at LumeDeodorant.com.  Remember, it only takes 10-20 minutes a day to reshape your body. Head to TotalGymDirect.com/MOMS for an additional 20% off your order. Plus that includes a FREE AbCrunch attachment AND free shipping. Stop wasting money on things you don’t use. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to RocketMoney.com/MOMS.  To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast.  New merch! Check out Moms and Mysteries Threadless! You can also get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus merch and more at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast Listen and subscribe to Melissa’s other podcast, Criminality!! It’s the podcast for those who love reality TV, true crime, and want to hear all the juicy stories where the two genres intersect. Subscribe and listen here: www.pod.link/criminality  Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more! Make sure you subscribe and rate our show to help others find us! Sources AZ Family Digital News Staff, Pulled from the grave: Man tied to decades-old Prescott college student's murder, AZ Family, 2023 N/A, Cathy Sposito's killer ID'd 36 years after college student murdered on Arizona trail, CBS News, 2023 Corrado, Brent, Garcia, Nicole, Cathy Sposito: Man who killed Arizona woman linked to other crimes, sheriff says, FOX 10, 2023 N/A, Bryan Bennett - Genealogy Explained, Genealogy Explained, 2023 N/A, Police say killer in nearly 36-year-old Arizona cold case died by suicide in Kentucky | News, Wdrb.com, 2023 N/A, Police ID killer in 1987 cold case on hiking trail that has haunted Yavapai County, Associated Press, 2023 Winters, Debra, Sheriff's Office links 1987 Sposito murder, other assaults to man who killed himself in 1994, The Daily Courier, 2023 Smith, Fred, 3 Are Sought to Help Find Hiker's Killer, Arizona Republic, 1987 N/A, Rocks Studied in Hiker's Slaying, Arizona Republic, 1987 Smith, Fred, 2 Rocks Examined in the Dath of Arizona Hiker on Prescott Butte, Arizona Republic, 1987 Remaining sources can be found at momsandmysteries.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lana Stempien, a vibrant attorney with a love for boating, disappeared mysteriously with her boyfriend Chuck Rutherford during a planned trip on Lake Huron in 2005. Despite extensive investigations and theories, including suspicions of foul play, Lana's body was found weeks later, while Chuck's whereabouts remain unknown, leaving the case unresolved and fraught with unanswered questions. Thank you to this week’s sponsors!  OneSkin is more than skin care. It’s about skin longevity, targeting the root causes of aging to help you look and feel your best at every age. Get started today with 15% off using code MOMS at oneskin.co.  Start all your shopping at rakuten.com or get the Rakuten app to start saving today, your Cash Back really adds up!  Caden Lane is your one-stop shop for all your newborn, infant and toddler apparel. Head to CadenLane.com/MOMS and use code MOMS for 20% off your order.  For a limited time get twenty percent off your first subscription order by going to vegamour.com/moms and use code moms at check out. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast.  New merch! Check out Moms and Mysteries Threadless! You can also get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus merch and more at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast Listen and subscribe to Melissa’s other podcast, Criminality!! It’s the podcast for those who love reality TV, true crime, and want to hear all the juicy stories where the two genres intersect. Subscribe and listen here: www.pod.link/criminality  Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more! Make sure you subscribe and rate our show to help others find us! Sources: http://www.nbcnews.com/id/10807318/ns/dateline_nbc/t/beneath-blue-waters/#.XtnZ9Z5KhQI http://charleyproject.org/case/charles-rutherford-jr https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/detroitnews/obituary.aspx?n=lana-stempien&pid=180093318 https://www.hourdetroit.com/community/a-cold-case-lake-huron-boating-mystery/ http://www.nbcnews.com/id/12756009/ns/dateline_nbc/t/new-witnesses-lake-huron-mystery/#.Xury5Z5KhQI https://www.newspapers.com/image/362560058/?article=3af830e1-f352-4f4b-beec-72d26550bb6e&focus=0.19426714,0.65429425,0.33484986,0.70012134&xid=2378&_ga=2.107526210.1713233629.1592457405-302791307.1590645882&_gac=1.27661006.1591684266.Cj0KCQjww_f2BRC-ARIsAP3zarHiOWVdaYSLU3WEVvt7g1FvxJvNrUXnMmlvcFX9NWl9mT3KYb459_saAib2EALw_wcB http://www.nbcnews.com/id/15209681/ns/dateline_nbc/t/what-lies-beneath/#.Xv3-cJNKhQJ https://piadvance.com/2015/09/ten-years-later-mystery-persists-of-lake-huron-tragedy/ https://www.newspapers.com/image/364019374/?terms=lana%20stempien&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/363349436/?terms=lana%20stempien&match=1 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In 2015, Carrie and Steven Turner were getting ready for retirement, on the verge of a peaceful life in Myrtle Beach, met a tragic end during a fateful trip. After the police found their bodies in their hotel room, the search was on to find the couple’s son, who quickly became the number one suspect. Catch the Moms on “Love You to Death” on Tubi this week: For Love or Money Playbook for Murder Thank you to this week’s sponsors! Sleep better at night with the softest sheets from Boll and Branch. Get 15% off your first order when you use promo code MOMS at bollandbranch.com. Exclusions apply. See site for details. Start all your shopping at rakuten.com or get the Rakuten app to start saving today, your Cash Back really adds up!  Treat yourself to the best bras and shapewear on the market and save 20% off  at honeylove.com//MOMS20 Use our exclusive link to get 20% off After you purchase, they’ll ask you where you heard about them. PLEASE support our show and tell them we sent you. Move with confidence thanks to Honeylove.  Lume’s Starter Pack is perfect for new customers. It comes with a Solid Stick Deodorant, Cream Tube Deodorant, two free products of your choice (like Mini Body Wash and Deodorant Wipes), and free shipping.  As a special offer for listeners, new customers GET $5 OFF a Lume Starter Pack with code MOMS at LumeDeodorant.com.  Go to Zocdoc.com/MYSTERIES and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. Stop wasting money on things you don’t use. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to RocketMoney.com/MOMS. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast.  New merch! Check out Moms and Mysteries Threadless! You can also get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus merch and more at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast Listen and subscribe to Melissa’s other podcast, Criminality!! It’s the podcast for those who love reality TV, true crime, and want to hear all the juicy stories where the two genres intersect. Subscribe and listen here: www.pod.link/criminality  Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more! Make sure you subscribe and rate our show to help others find us! Sources: https://www.myhorrynews.com/news/crime/former-coastal-carolina-student-indicted-on-accessory-charge-not-murder/article_8ec02d90-79ab-11e5-bb9a-6b00b6cfed98.html https://wpde.com/news/local/woman-sentenced-for-role-in-double-murder-at-myrtle-beach-hotel https://wpde.com/news/local/conway-man-pleads-guilty-in-death-of-his-parents https://wpde.com/news/local/pair-charged-with-murder-in-hotel-killing-appear-in-court https://people.com/crime/son-charged-in-murder-of-parents-at-south-carolina-resort/ https://www.wral.com/durham-couple-slain-at-sc-resort-remembered-for-generosity/14504336/ https://web.archive.org/web/20150408080450/http://www.newsobserver.com/news/local/counties/durham-county/article13078451.html https://www.myhorrynews.com/news/crime/court-hearings-documents-offer-insight-into-double-murder-victims-and-their-son/article_8b88aa22-c75d-11e4-8051-432d51285f93.html https://www.myhorrynews.com/news/crime/conway-man-pleads-guilty-to-murdering-durham-parents-who-were-visiting-in-myrtle-beach/article_4252b5f4-7195-11e5-97ca- e7bc5d7c0d09.htmlhttps://www.wbtw.com/news/woman-sentenced-in-myrtle-beach-hotel-deaths/ Remaining sources can be found at momsandmysteries.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bianca Carrasco, a devoted mother of three, went missing in May 2016 after a reported argument with her husband, leaving her family desperate for answers. Nearly eight years without answers, the family remains determined to find Bianca and prove she would not have willingly left her children and belongings behind. Thank you to both Julie for taking the time to speak with us about Bianca, and to the Murder Diaries who graciously shared their research with us to help create this episode.  Research by Haley Gray Research assistance by Anna Luria  Thank you to this week’s sponsors! Go to Zocdoc.com/MYSTERIES and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. Stop wasting money on things you don’t use. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to RocketMoney.com/MOMS. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast.  New merch! Check out Moms and Mysteries Threadless! You can also get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus merch and more at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast Listen and subscribe to Melissa’s other podcast, Criminality!! It’s the podcast for those who love reality TV, true crime, and want to hear all the juicy stories where the two genres intersect. Subscribe and listen here: www.pod.link/criminality  Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more! Make sure you subscribe and rate our show to help others find us! Sources: https://drive.google.com/file/d/108Pk8vr2zM91APEvid804ChNinS0H8Yr/view?usp=drive_link https://drive.google.com/file/d/1VEHGvRDIdsHP5KA-3fsx51qQv_n4G2vg/view?usp=drive_link https://drive.google.com/file/d/1WE4XdUiUNiffBCTgFhr56J3nZLGLWQHj/view?usp=drive_link https://charleyproject.org/case/bianca-zannette-carrasco Murder Diaries interviews with Jovanna Burney and Julie Stinson https://drive.google.com/file/d/1g91uuNaZuGgPYLAk-KW1Kzlz9eH9CBVN/view?usp=sharing https://www.kens5.com/article/news/local/law-enforcement/family-missing-san-antonio-woman-texas-rangers-join-investigation/273-1c2a544e-2042-435a-ae7a-cd72532f5a8b https://www.mysanantonio.com/news/local/article/Disappearance-of-29-year-old-mom-of-three-in-San-9181612.php https://news4sanantonio.com/news/local/missing-woman-left-to-go-for-walk-never-returned https://www.nbcnews.com/news/amp/ncna578651 https://truecrimedaily.com/2017/02/13/san-antonio-mother-of-3-remains-missing-a-year-after-dispute-with-husband/ https://www.facebook.com/p/Help-Find-Bianca-Carrasco-100069863216221/ https://news4sanantonio.com/news/local/help-us-find-bianca-carrasco https://foxsanantonio.com/news/local/resident-finds-body-along-walking-trail-in-north-bexar-county MAM interview with Julie Stinson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dubbed "the world's most wanted woman" in the late 1990s and early 2000s, Elaine Parent was sought for the murder of her potential roommate, Beverly McGowan. Using over 20 different identities and mastering disguise, Elaine eluded authorities for more than a decade.  Thank you to this week’s sponsors! Caden Lane is your one-stop shop for all your newborn, infant and toddler apparel. Head to CadenLane.com/MOMS and use code MOMS for 20% off your order. Nurture your mind and body with this all-natural, full-spectrum magnesium supplement. Simply go to  bioptimizers.com/moms and use promo code moms during checkout to save 10%.  Start all your shopping at rakuten.com or get the Rakuten app to start saving today, your Cash Back really adds up! Elevate your hair wellness routine this year with Vegamour. For a limited time get twenty percent off your first subscription order by going to VEGAMOUR.com/moms and use code moms at check out. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast.  New merch! Check out Moms and Mysteries Threadless! You can also get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus merch and more at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast Listen and subscribe to Melissa’s other podcast, Criminality!! It’s the podcast for those who love reality TV, true crime, and want to hear all the juicy stories where the two genres intersect. Subscribe and listen here: www.pod.link/criminality  Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more! Make sure you subscribe and rate our show to help others find us! Sources: Bendavid, Naftali, “Search for bait…”, The Miami Herald, 21 Jul 1990 “Tattoo may help…”, The Palm Beach Post, 21 Jul 1990 Power, Trish and Bendavid, Naftali, “Headless body is…”, The Miami Herald, 2 Aug 1990 Fernandez, Maria Elena and Davis, Kevin, “Woman’s slaying remains…”, South Florida Sun Sentinel, 3 Aug 1990 Smith, Cheryl, “Headless victim’s murder…”, St. Lucie News Tribune, 3 Aug 1990 Waukau, Anne, “Clue found in…”, St. Lucie News Tribune, 1 Sep 1990 McMullan, Dawn, “County joints Scotland…”, St. Lucie News Tribune, 5 Sep 1990 “TV show leads…”, St. Lucie News Tribune, 18 Oct 1990 “Escapee ruled out…”, The Balm Beach Post, 20 Oct 1990 “Crime Stoppers”, St. Lucie News Tribune, 21 Oct 1990 Lane, Teresa, “Playboy club waitress…”, The Palm Beach Post, 14 Nov 1990 Pazdera, Donna, “Bizarre murder baffles…”, The Stuart News, 26 Apr 1991 Smith, Cheryl, “Grisly St. Lucie…”, St. Lucie News Tribune, 16 May 1991 Lane, Teresa, “St. Lucie to…”, The Palm Beach Post, 4 Jun 1991 Pazdera, Donna, “Task force formed…”, The Stuart News, 4 Jun 1991 Bendavid, Naftali and Long, Phil, “Unsolved plans to…”, The Miami Herald, 4 Jun 1991 Pazdera, Donna, “Series probes tale…”, The Stuart News, 10 Nov 1991 “Show to broadcast…”, St. Lucie News Tribune, 7 May 1992 Hammett, Yvette, “Persistence unravels slaying”, The Stuart News, 11 Dec 1996 Hammett, Yvette, “Police collecting tips…”, The Stuart News, 12 Dec 1996 Pazdera, Donna, “‘90 murder trail…”, South Florida Sun Sentinel, 11 Dec 1996 Collins, Thomas R., “Police go international…”, The Palm Beach Post, 27 Feb 1999 Chapman, Kathleen, “Suicide ends search…”, The Palm Beach Post, 9 Apr 2002 “Police at her…”, Associated Press, 9 Apr 2002 “Police label Panhandle…”, Associated Press, 12 Apr 2002 Tate, Tim, “Chameleon killer cheats…”, The Telegraph, 21 Apr 2002 Chapman, Matthew, “A killer’s many…”, The Irish Times, 20 Mar 1999 FBI Files “Unsolved Mysteries”  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 more information about Judy,  check-out the documentary “The Fire That Took Her” on Prime Video.  Thank you to this week’s sponsors! Sleep better at night with the softest sheets from Boll and Branch. Get 15% off your first order when you use promo code MOMS at bollandbranch.com. Exclusions apply. See site for details. Learn how to sleep again with Stellar Sleep. Head to StellarSleep.com/MOMS for your FREE 7-day trial and then just $99 per year… PLUS you can cancel any time within the first 30 days for a full refund.   Nurture your mind and body with this all-natural, full-spectrum magnesium supplement. Simply go to  bioptimizers.com/moms and use promo code moms during checkout to save 10%. Lume’s Starter Pack is perfect for new customers. It comes with a Solid Stick Deodorant, Cream Tube Deodorant, two free products of your choice (like Mini Body Wash and Deodorant Wipes), and free shipping. As a special offer for listeners, new customers get 15% off ALL Lume products with our exclusive code and link  -- that's over 40% off their Starter Pack, too! Use code MOMS for 15% off your first purchase at LumeDeodorant.com.  To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast.  New merch! Check out Moms and Mysteries Threadless! You can also get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus merch and more at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast Listen and subscribe to Melissa’s other podcast, Criminality!! It’s the podcast for those who love reality TV, true crime, and want to hear all the juicy stories where the two genres intersect. Subscribe and listen here: www.pod.link/criminality  Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more! Make sure you subscribe and rate our show to help others find us! Sources: https://lawandcrime.com/crime/michael-slager-pleads-guilty-to-murder-after-dousing-girlfriend-with-gas-setting-judy-malinowski-on-fire/  https://www.judysfoundation.org/about/ https://people.com/judy-malinowski-woman-set-fire-ex-testified-grave-behind-bars-life-7503471 https://people.com/crime/the-fire-that-took-her-judy-malinowski-case/ https://people.com/crime/judy-malinowski-set-fire-fiance-heroic-fight/ https://people.com/judy-malinowski-last-moments-fire-that-took-her-exclusive-7503538 https://appgateway.drc.ohio.gov/OffenderSearch/Search/Details/A731261 https://www.nbc4i.com/news/judy-malinowski-dies-nearly-two-years-after-being-set-on-fire/ https://www.10tv.com/article/news/local/gahanna-man-pleads-no-contest-charges-setting-woman-fire/530-bebe39bc-62ac-43a7-b42a-50e121da7965 https://people.com/crime/judy-malinowski-set-on-fire-fiance-5-things/ More sources can be found at momsandmysteries.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Thank you to this week’s sponsors! Right now, Hungryroot is offering Moms and Mysteries listeners 40% off your first delivery and free veggies for life. Just go to Hungryroot.com/MOMS, to get 40% off your first delivery and get your free veggies. Lume’s Starter Pack is perfect for new customers. It comes with a Solid Stick Deodorant, Cream Tube Deodorant, two free products of your choice (like Mini Body Wash and Deodorant Wipes), and free shipping. As a special offer for listeners, new customers get 15% off ALL Lume products with our exclusive code and link  -- that's over 40% off their Starter Pack, too! Use code MOMS for 15% off your first purchase at LumeDeodorant.com.  Indulge in affordable luxury! Go to Quince.com/moms for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Stop wasting money on things you don’t use. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to RocketMoney.com/MOMS.  To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast.  New merch! Check out Moms and Mysteries Threadless! You can also get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus merch and more at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast Listen and subscribe to Melissa’s other podcast, Criminality!! It’s the podcast for those who love reality TV, true crime, and want to hear all the juicy stories where the two genres intersect. Subscribe and listen here: www.pod.link/criminality  Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more! Make sure you subscribe and rate our show to help others find us! Sources: Wisconsin Department of Corrections State of Wisconsin, Circuit Court, Brown County, “Decision and Order” State of Wisconsin, Court of Appeals, 16 Mar 2020 Wisconsin Court of Appeals, District III, 20 Oct 2020 State of Wisconsin, Supreme Court, 29 Jun 2021 VanderHeyden, Nicole “Nikki” D., 29 May 2016 Le Duc, Shelby, “Neighbors react to…”, USA Today, 25 May 2016 Srubas, Paul, “Police seek help…”, USA Today, 4 Jun 2016 Bollier, Jeff, “County releases Ledgeview…”, USA Today, 11 Jun 2016 Srubas, Paul, “Details remain sketchy…”, USA Today, 9 Sep 2016 Srubas, Paul, “Charge brought in…”, USA Today, 17 Sep 2016 Srubas, Paul, “Suspect accused other…”, USA Today, 17 Jun 2017 Le Duc, Shelby, “Testimony gives VanderHeyden…”, USA Today, 9 Dec 2017 Srubas, Paul, “Testimony begins in…”, USA Today, 20 Feb 2018 Srubas, Paul, “Babysitter recalls night…”, USA Today, 21 Feb 2018 Srubas, Paul, “Detrie testifies about…”, USA Today, 22 Feb 2018 Srubas, Paul, “Defense disputes Detrie…”, USA Today, 23 Feb 2018 Srubas, Paul, “Burch finally replaces…”, USA Today, 24 Feb 2018 Srubas, Paul, “Burch prosecution moves…”, USA Today, 27 Feb 2018 Srubas, Paul, “Burch: I was…”, USA Today, 1 Mar 2018 Srubas, Paul, “Burch found guilty…”, USA Today, 2 Mar 2018 Le Duc, Shelby, “Family and friends…”, USA Today, 2 May 2018 Srubas, Paul, “‘Mr. Burch, you…’”, USA Today, 5 May 2018 Srubas, Paul, “Burch to Dateline…”, USA Today, 13 May 2018 Moriarty, Erin, “21st century technology…”, CBS News, 20 Oct 2018 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In 2019, renowned child psychiatrist Dr. Thomas Bouchard went missing after a trip to Las Vegas. Police quickly discovered that he was not a missing person but rather the victim of a gruesome homicide.  Thank you to this week’s sponsors! Caden Lane is your one-stop shop for all your newborn, infant and toddler apparel. Head to CadenLane.com/MOMS and use code MOMS for 20% off your order. Go to Zocdoc.com/MYSTERIES and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today.  Treat yourself to the best bras on the market and save 20% Off at honeylove.com/MOMS20.  Nurture your mind and body with this all-natural, full-spectrum magnesium supplement. Simply go to bioptimizers.com/moms and use promo code MOMS during checkout to save 10%. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast.  New merch! Check out Moms and Mysteries Threadless! You can also get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus merch and more at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast Listen and subscribe to Melissa’s other podcast, Criminality!! It’s the podcast for those who love reality TV, true crime, and want to hear all the juicy stories where the two genres intersect. Subscribe and listen here: www.pod.link/criminality  Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more! Make sure you subscribe and rate our show to help others find us! Sources: Kelsey Turner Arrest Warrant Dr. Thomas Burchard LinkedIn Shoro, Mike, “Body found in…”, Las Vegas Review-Journal, 21 Mar 2019 Erickson, Briana, “New details released…”, Las Vegas Review-Journal, 12 Apr 2019 Newberg, Katelyn, “Las Vegas murder…”, Las Vegas Review-Journal, 2 Apr 2019 Ferrara, David, “California doctor allegedly…”, Las Vegas Review-Journal, 18 Jun 2019 Newberg, Katelyn, “3rd suspect in…”, Las Vegas Review-Journal, 17 Apr 2019 Newberg, Katelyn, “Man accused of…”, Las Vegas Review-Journal, 27 Jul 2022 Newberg, Katelyn, “Former model pleads…”, Las Vegas Review-Journal, 11 Nov 2022 Newberg, Katelyn, “Former model sentenced…”, Las Vegas Review-Journal, 10 Jan 2023 Newberg, Katelyn, “Third suspect in…”, Las Vegas Review-Journal, 13 Feb 2023 Dr. Thomas Kirk Burchard Find a Grave Adami, Chelcey and Cimini, Kate, “Warrant: slain California…”, The Californian, 5 Apr 2019 Kalmbacher, Colin, “Playboy model arrested…”, Law & Crime, 30 Mar 2019 Kelsey Turner GoFundMe Noori Farzan, Antonia, “A respected psychiatrist…”, The Washington Post, 4 Apr 2019 Drawhorn, Aaron and Gartner, Jordan, “Report: model accused…”, KTNV, 3 Apr 2019 Salas, Christopher, “Girlfriend: Dr. Burchard…”, KSBW 8, 30 Mar 2019 Connelly, Chris et al, “A model murder…”, ABC News, 24 Feb 2023 “Former Playboy model…”, CBS News, 11 Jan 2023 “Playboy model arrested…”, CBS 13, 29 Mar 2019 Investigation Discovery’s, The Playboy Murders, “Sugar Baby”  ABC’s 20/20, “A Model Murder” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.  Thank you to this week’s sponsors! Sleep better at night with the softest sheets from Boll and Branch. Get 15% off your first order when you use promo code MOMS at bollandbranch.com. Exclusions apply. See site for details. Listen to your gut with Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic. Go to Seed.com/moms and use code 25MOMS to get 25% off your first month.  Learn how to sleep again with Stellar Sleep. Head to StellarSleep.com/MOMS for your FREE 7-day trial and then just $99 per year… PLUS you can cancel any time within the first 30 days for a full refund.  Nurture your mind and body with this all-natural, full-spectrum magnesium supplement. Simply go to bioptimizers.com/moms and use promo code MOMS during checkout to save 10%. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast.  New merch! Check out Moms and Mysteries Threadless! You can also get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus merch and more at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast Listen and subscribe to Melissa’s other podcast, Criminality!! It’s the podcast for those who love reality TV, true crime, and want to hear all the juicy stories where the two genres intersect. Subscribe and listen here: www.pod.link/criminality  Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more! Make sure you subscribe and rate our show to help others find us! Sources: “Troopers whittle down…”, AP, 22 Oct 2003 “Suspect demonstrated suspicious…”, AP, 10 Nov 2003 “Trial begins for…”, AP, 19 Jan 2005 “Officer killed woman…”, AP, 21 Jan 2005 “Murder victim entered…”, AP, 24 Jan 2005 “Woman was involved…”, AP, 7 Feb 2005 “Prosecutors rest case…”, AP, 11 Feb 2005 “Murder trial hears…”, AP, 25 Feb 2005 “Trial jury pick…”, AP, 21 Oct 2005 “A few feet…”, AP, 28 Oct 2005 “State wants a…”, AP, 30 Dec 2005 “Ex-officer jailed…”, AP, 21 Apr 2006 “Three file civil…”, AP, 28 Apr 2006 McKenzie, Victoria, “In a small…”, AP, 15 Sep 2019 McKenzie, Victoria and Wong, Maye-e, “In Nome, Va…”, AP, 25 Dec 2019 Dateline “A Walk in the Rain” Alaska Department of Corrections Sonya Ivanoff Act Owens v. State, Court of Appeals, 3 March, 2010  Matthew C. Owns v. State of Alaska, Court of Appeals of the State of Alaska, 28 July, 2021 Brant, Tataboline, “Nome police must work…”, Anchorage Daily News, 29 October, 2003  “Ex-police officer on trial…”, AP, 19 January, 2005 Alaska Police Standards Council, 14 December, 2005  “Senior Assistant District Attorney…”, State of Alaska Department of Law, 6 December 2005 Haecker, Diana, “Matt Owens sentenced…”, The Nome Nugget, 16 April, 2006  Holland, Megan, “Appeals court upholds…”, Anchorage Daily News, 5 March, 2010 “Jury convicts ex-police officer…”, AP  Medearis, Sandra L, “Owens’ murder conviction…”, The Nome Nugget, 27 October, 2017  Hopkins, Kyle, “Nome officer who admitted…”, Anchorage Daily News, 23 August, 2018  Hughes, Art, “In Nome, a legacy…”, Native News, 12 September, 2019  “In small Alaska city…”, AP, 12 September, 2019 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/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. Thank you to this week’s sponsors! Start all your shopping at rakuten.com or get the Rakuten app to start saving today, your Cash Back really adds up! Go to HelloFresh.com/momsfree and use code momsfree for FREE breakfast for life! One breakfast item per box while subscription is active.  Elevate your hair wellness routine this year with Vegamour. For a limited time get twenty percent off your first subscription order by going to VEGAMOUR.com/moms and use code moms at check out.  Stop wasting money on things you don’t use. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to RocketMoney.com/MOMS. Promo Code: MOMS  New merch! Check out Moms and Mysteries Threadless! You can also get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus merch and more at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast Listen and subscribe to Melissa’s other podcast, Criminality!! It’s the podcast for those who love reality TV, true crime, and want to hear all the juicy stories where the two genres intersect. Subscribe and listen here: www.pod.link/criminality  Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more! Make sure you subscribe and rate our show to help others find us! Sources: The People of the State of New York v. Robert Bierenbaum, 2002 Robert Bierenbaum v. Harold D. Graham, 2009 New York inmate search Gail Katz, Find a Grave “Surgeon charged in…”, The Times-Tribune, 9 Dec 1999 Rosario, Ruben and Gentile, Don, “Doc’s missing wife…”, Daily News, 18 Jul 1985 Ross, Barbara, “Charges in 1985…”, Daily News, 9 Dec 1999 O’Shaughnessy, Patrice, “Doc’s missing wife…”, Daily News, 10 Dec 1999 Peterson, Helen, “20 years to…”, Daily News, 30 Nov 2000 “NY doctor convicted…”, Associated Press, 25 Oct 2000 Hurtado, Patricia, “Prosecutor: lies will…”, Newsday, 3 Oct 2000 Ross, Barbara, “Detective wasn’t ready…”, Daily News, 25 Oct 2000 Rhee, Joseph et al, “Ex-surgeon admits…”, ABC News, 23 Oct 2021 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/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. Thank you to this week’s sponsors! Right now, Hungryroot is offering our  listeners 40% off your first delivery and free veggies for life. Just go to Hungryroot.com/MOMS, to get 40% off your first delivery and get your free veggies.  Lume’s Starter Pack is perfect for new customers. It comes with a Solid Stick Deodorant, Cream Tube Deodorant, two free products of your choice (like Mini Body Wash and Deodorant Wipes), and free shipping. As a special offer for listeners, new customers GET $5 OFF a Lume Starter Pack with code MOMS at LumeDeodorant.com. That equates to over 40% off your Starter Pack when you visit LumeDeodorant.com and use code MOMS. New merch! Check out Moms and Mysteries Threadless! You can also get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus merch and more at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast Listen and subscribe to Melissa’s other podcast, Criminality!! It’s the podcast for those who love reality TV, true crime, and want to hear all the juicy stories where the two genres intersect. Subscribe and listen here: www.pod.link/criminality  Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more! Make sure you subscribe and rate our show to help others find us! Sources: State of Missouri v James Addie, November 2022 State of Missouri v James Addie, July 2022 State of Missouri vs. James Addie, February 2022 20/20, Season 44, Episode 10, “I Now Pronounce You Dead” Ko, Kevin, “EXCLUSIVE: parents react…”, KOMU, 6 May 2018 Klinge, Naomi, “EXCLUSIVE: brother reacts…”, KOMU, 28 Apr 2018 Walker, Nash, “Monroe County man…”, KOMU, 29 Apr 2021 Merck, Kathryn, “Monroe County man…”, KOMU, 12 Jul 2021 Drakas, Meghan, “Monroe County man…”, ABC 17 News, 12 Jul 2021 Haldiman, Jeff, “Mexico man sentenced…”, News Tribune, 13 Jul 2021 Staff, “Monroe County man…”, Hannibal Courier Post, 12 Jul 2021 Missouri v Addie, Opening Statements Missouri v Addie, Melanie Addie Testimony Missouri v Addie, Closing Arguments Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/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. Thank you to this week’s sponsors! Learn how to sleep again with Stellar Sleep. Head to StellarSleep.com/MOMS for your FREE 7-day trial and then just $99 per year… PLUS you can cancel any time within the first 30 days for a full refund.   Treat yourself to the best bras and shapewear on the market and save 20% Off at honeylove.com/MOMS20. Use our exclusive link to get 20% off- After you purchase, they’ll ask you where you heard about them. PLEASE support our show and tell them we sent you. Start the new year with confidence thanks to Honeylove. Stop wasting money on things you don’t use. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to RocketMoney.com/MOMS. Go to Zocdoc.com/MYSTERIES and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today.  New merch! Check out Moms and Mysteries Threadless! You can also get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus merch and more at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast Listen and subscribe to Melissa’s other podcast, Criminality!! It’s the podcast for those who love reality TV, true crime, and want to hear all the juicy stories where the two genres intersect. Subscribe and listen here: www.pod.link/criminality  Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more! Make sure you subscribe and rate our show to help others find us! Sources: Sources: State of North Dakota vs. Nikki Sue Melissa Entzel “Chad Entzel”, The Bismarck Tribune, 4 Jan 2020 “Burleigh authorities investigate…”, The Bismarck Tribune, 4 Jan 2020 Svihovec, Travis, “Wife arrested in…”, The Bismarck Tribune, 9 Jan 2020 Svihovec, Travis, “Man wanted in…”, The Bismarck Tribune, 10 Jan 2020 Field, Andy and Svihovec, Travis, “Man arrested in…”, The Bismarck Tribune, 11 Jan 2020 Svihovec, Travis, “Bond set at…”, The Bismarck Tribune, 14 Jan 2020 Svihovec, Travis, “Entzel case set…”, The Bismarck Tribune, 29 Feb 2020 Svihovec, Travis, “Judge won’t allow…”, The Bismarck Tribune, 28 Jul 2020 Svihovec, Travis, “Howard murder charge”, The Bismarck Tribune, 5 May 2021 Svihovec, Travis, “Guilty plea expected…”, The Bismarck Tribune, 22 Oct 2021 Svihovec, Travis, “Howard pleads guilty…”, The Bismarck Tribune, 23 Oct 2021 Svihovec, Travis, “Howard gets 25…”, The Bismarck Tribune, 15 Feb 2022 Svihovec, Travis, “Entzel trial is…”, The Bismarck Tribune, 25 Feb 2022 Svihovec, Travis, “Prosecutor says Entzel…”, The Bismarck Tribune, 27 Sep 2022 Svihovec, Travis, “Jurors see footage…”, The Bismarck Tribune, 29 Sep 2022 Nikki’s interview with police Nikki’s 911 call Darnay et al, “Nikki Entzel trial”, KXNET, 27 Sep 2022 Rodenberg, Brendan, “Nikki Entzel trial”, KXNET 9 Oct 2022 Darnay et al, “Nikki Entzel trial”, KXNET, 28 Sep 2022 Darnay et al, “Nikki Entzel trial”, KXNET, 29 Sep 2022 Darnay et al, “Nikki Entzel trial”, KXNET, 30 Sep 2022 Darnay et al, “Nikki Entzel trial”, KXNET, 3 Oct 2022 Darnay et al, “Nikki Entzel trial”, KXNET, 4 Oct 2022 Darnay et al, “Nikki Entzel guilty…”, KXNET, 4 Oct 2022 Piscia, Emma, “Convicted North Dakota…”, ABC News, 16 Mar 2023 Gratson, Rebecca, “An alleged affair…”, ABC News, 16 Mar 2023 Svihovec, Travis, “Entzel sentenced to…”, The Bismarck Tribune, 17 Feb 2023 Craven, Erika, “Remembering Chad Entzel…”, KFYR TV, 5 Oct 2022 North Dakota Corrections and Rehabilitation Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/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. Thank you to this week’s sponsors!  Right now, Hungryroot is offering Moms and Mysteries: A True Crime Podcast  listeners 40% off your first delivery and free veggies for life. Just go to Hungryroot.com/MOMS, to get 40% off your first delivery and get your free veggies. Don’t forget to use our link, so they know we sent you. Treat yourself to the best bras and shapewear on the market and save 20% Off at honeylove.com/[moms20. After you purchase, they’ll ask you where you heard about them. PLEASE support our show and tell them we sent you. Start the new year with confidence thanks to Honeylove. Listen to your gut with Seed’s DS-01® Daily Synbiotic. Go to Seed.com/moms and use code 25MOMS to get 25% off your first month.   New merch! Check out Moms and Mysteries Threadless! You can also get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus merch and more at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast Listen and subscribe to Melissa’s other podcast, Criminality!! It’s the podcast for those who love reality TV, true crime, and want to hear all the juicy stories where the two genres intersect. Subscribe and listen here: www.pod.link/criminality  Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more! Make sure you subscribe and rate our show to help others find us! Sources: Nick Firkus criminal complaint Collection of court documents Minnesota court records Ramsey County Attorney’s Office news release Gottfried, Mara H. “As Heidi Firkus murder…”, Pioneer Press, 27 Jan 2023 Gottfried, Mara H. “At Firkus murder…”, Pioneer Press, 2 Feb 2023 Gottfried, Mara H. “Investigator testifies he…”, Pioneer Press, 6 Feb 2023 Gottfried, Mara H. “No evidence of…”, Pioneer Press, 7 Feb 2023 Gottfried, Mara H. “Heidi Firkus’ signature…”, Pioneer Press, 8 Feb 2023 Ferraro, Nick. “Nicholas Firkus found…”, Pioneer Press, 10 Feb 2023 Gottfried, Mara H. “Friends seek justice…”, Pioneer Press, 14 May 2019 Harlow, Tim. “St. Paul woman’s husband…”, Star Tribune, 20 May 2021 Gottfried, Mara H. “Heidi Firkus’ family…”, Pioneer Press, 23 May 2021 Kinsey, Jordan. “Did embarrassment of…”, 48 Hours, 3 Dec 2023 Browning, Blue et al. “2nd wife’s suspicions…”, 20/20, 14 Apr 2023 Stelloh, Tim. “His wife was…”, NBC News, 20 Oct 2023 Kinsey, Jordan. “Who killed Heidi…”, 48 Hours, 3 Dec 2023 Stangeland, Brooke. “Husband sentenced to…”, ABC News, 14 Apr 2023 Gottfried, Mara H. “Firkus murder trial…”, Pioneer Press, 1 Feb 2023 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/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.  Listen and subscribe to Melissa’s other podcast, Criminality!! It’s the podcast for those who love reality TV, true crime, and want to hear all the juicy stories where the two genres intersect. Subscribe and listen here: www.pod.link/criminality     Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more!   Make sure you subscribe and rate our show to help others find us! Sources: https://www.courthousenews.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/feit-appeal.pdf https://pa.co.hidalgo.tx.us/CaseDetail.aspx?CaseID=3295220 Death Cert https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EMtrvsCOu-s3jvsKWm3MQyvHDTcrDLsa/view?usp=sharing Memorandum https://drive.google.com/file/d/1IUABykxr23t9VZyELBRF56xpwnbtPpwZ/view?usp=sharing Clergy Letter https://drive.google.com/file/d/1FewdmV-7P7eNAkheJ8JlruYfW4nj-5_N/view?usp=sharing  https://www.cnn.com/2013/05/31/justice/garza-cold-case-timeline/ http://transcripts.cnn.com/TRANSCRIPTS/1307/25/acd.02.html https://www.bishop-accountability.org/news2018/01_02/2018_01_27_Lourdes_News_Inside_Texas.htm https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/evidence-photos-in-the-irene-garza-murder-case/16/ https://www.cbsnews.com/news/inside-the-trial-of-former-priest-charged-with-1960-murder-of-texas-schoolteacher/ https://www.cbsnews.com/news/church-officials-shielded-priest-suspected-of-murder-for-decades/ https://www.podles.org/case-studies/files/Murder-of-Irene-Garza.pdf https://www.cbsnews.com/news/irene-garza-murder-john-feit-former-priest-dies/  https://www.texasmonthly.com/articles/unholy-act/  Clips for Last Thing Before We Go: Tiktok- @bloopersnfails Watch Mojo Tiktok- @ljordan1121 Tiktok-@bloopersnfails Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/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 your support! Make sure you subscribe to A Date with Dateline wherever you listen to your podcasts! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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. Look for a new crossover episode next Tuesday, and we will return with brand-new episodes on January 2, 2024! Thank you to this week’s sponsors! Get the kids in your life a gift they will actually enjoy this year with Crunchlabs. Go to crunchlabs.com/MOMS to sign up today. For their holiday special they are offering two months free when you sign up for an annual subscription.  Keep things fresh this holiday with Lume! As a special offer for listeners, new customers GET $5 OFF a Lume Starter Pack with code MOMS at LumePodcast.com. Get affordable luxury for everyone on your list with Quince! Go to Quince.com/moms for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. This episode is sponsored by Better Help. In the season of giving, give yourself what YOU need – with BetterHelp.Visit BetterHelp.com/MOMS today to get 10% off your first month. New merch! Check out Moms and Mysteries Threadless! You can also get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus merch and more at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast Listen and subscribe to Melissa’s other podcast, Criminality!! It’s the podcast for those who love reality TV, true crime, and want to hear all the juicy stories where the two genres intersect. Subscribe and listen here: www.pod.link/criminality  Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more! Make sure you subscribe and rate our show to help others find us! Sources: Jessy Kurczewski complaint Jessy Kurczewski court records “WI v. Jessy Kurczewski…”, Court TV, 14 Nov 2023 Lynn Hernan obituary Hanley, Erik S., “Jessy Kurczewski found…”, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 14 Nov 2023 Kozlowicz, Cathy, “In eye drops…”, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 3 Nov 2023 Ramirez, Chris, “Waukesha County eye…”, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 26 Oct 2023 Ramirez, Chris, “Eye drops trial…”, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 30 Oct 2023 Hughes, Elliot, “Defense attorney’s comments…”, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 25 Oct 2023 Hughes, Elliot, “Here are 3…”, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, 24 Oct 2023 Lemoine, Bret, “Wisconsin eye drops…”, FOX6 Milwaukee, 14 Nov 2023 Huber, Brian, “Witnesses discuss attempt…”, Waukesha County Freeman, 1 Nov 2023 Attorneys withdraw, Jessy Kurczewski's sentencing in Waukesha eye drops trial delayed Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/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. Thank you to this week’s sponsors! If you want to try Beam’s best-selling Dream Powder, take advantage of their biggest sale of the year and get up to 50% off for a limited time when you go to shopbeam.com/MOMS - the discount is auto-applied at checkout, no code necessary.  Don't wait for the unexpected to happen— join the massive community of pet owners who trust Embrace Pet Insurance to protect their pet. Head to EmbracePetInsurance.com/MOMS and sign up for pet insurance today.  Go to Zocdoc.com/MYSTERIES and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today.  Treat your pup like the friend he is with NomNom! Go Right Now for 50% off your no-risk two week trial at TryNom.com/MOMS.  New merch! Check out Moms and Mysteries Threadless! You can also get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus merch and more at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast Listen and subscribe to Melissa’s other podcast, Criminality!! It’s the podcast for those who love reality TV, true crime, and want to hear all the juicy stories where the two genres intersect. Subscribe and listen here: www.pod.link/criminality  Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more! Make sure you subscribe and rate our show to help others find us! Sources: Collection of court documents “Long Beach man…”, US Attorney’s Office, 4 Mar 2019 “Federal grand jury…”, US Attorney’s Office, 13 Mar 2019 “Long Beach man…”, US Attorney’s OFfice, 19 Jul 2023 Simon, Darran, “California explosion victim…”, CNN, 17 May 2018 Staff, “Prosecutors drop charges…”, ABC 7, 29 May 2018 “Mistrial declared in…”, ABC 7, 22 Aug 2022 Emery, Sean, “Long Beach man…”, The Orange County Register, 28 Jun 2023 Henry, Jason, “Aliso Viejo bombing…”, The Orange County Register, 16 Jun 2022 Panzar, Javier, Winton, Richard, and Tchekmedyian, Alene, “A relationship sours…”, Los Angeles Times, 18 May 2018 Stephen Beal IMDb Pelisek, Christine, “Did a controlling…”, People, 3 Oct 2019 Stephen Beal Stage 32 Profile “Late wife of…”, KCAL News, 19 May 2018 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices