Did you know we were on the Hulu special about this case? Check it out by clicking here! Natalee Holloway was on her senior class trip in Aruba in 2005. The graduates decided to go out with a bang on their last night on the island and went to a popular bar to have some fun and some drinks as the legal drinking age there is 18. Natalee was seen leaving the bar with a few local boys and was never seen again. It’s been 18 years and neither Natalee nor her remains have been found. Natalee’s family has never stopped looking for her and believe the Aruban police played a big role in covering up what happened to their daughter. Trigger Warnings: Kidnapping, Rape, Date Rape Drugs, Dismemberment, Murder Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: Simplisafe: As a listener, you can save 20% on your new system with a Fast Protect Plan by visiting SIMPLISAFE.co/killerqueens. Embrace Pet Insurance: Head to EmbracePetInsurance.com/QUEENS and sign up for pet insurance today. © 2024 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon YouTube Editing by Jennifer Da Silva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Slaycation is a gripping and darkly comedic podcast that delves into the chilling world of murders that take place on vacation. Was it an accident, or murder? Hosted by a true crime enthusiast, her comedy writer husband, and a seasoned TV producer, this unique and hilarious show will have you laughing, gasping and exclaiming 'WTF?' as you go on a twisted journey through the wildest slaycations that will have you canceling your flight. Embark on a chilling yet uproarious adventure with Slaycation, the true crime podcast that fearlessly unravels the darkest corners of vacation destinations. Hosted by the dynamic trio of Jerry Kolber, Adam “Tex” Davis, and Kim Davis, this podcast guarantees an enticing blend of suspense and humor by discussing cases like Shanquella Robinson, The “Kayak Killer”, and more. With a focus on real-life murder stories that occurred in the midst of seemingly delightful vacations, Slaycation navigates through the sinister underbelly of travel, making you question whether your next getaway might be more dangerous than you think. Join the conversation on all sorts of vacation murders and mysterious deaths - including husband-wife murders, fiance’ murders, life insurance plots, kidnappings, and cases that will have you asking, was it an accident or murder? Slaycation goes beyond the typical true crime podcast formula. Delving into infamous cases, the show not only explores individual vacation murders and suspicious deaths but also sheds light on the complexities of couples entangled in crime. From mysterious disappearances to shocking revelations, the hosts bring a fresh perspective to the true crime genre, weaving a narrative that keeps listeners on the edge of their seats while injecting doses of dark humor that make the unimaginable tales oddly entertaining. Slaycation isn't just another true crime podcast; it's a production led by seasoned, Emmy nominated TV producers and a true crime fanatic who ensure a cinematic quality to every episode. The show takes a deep dive into murder stories, meticulously crafted to engage both true crime aficionados and those new to the genre. With the hosts' distinctive blend of expertise and wit, Slaycation transforms the gruesome details of vacation murders into a compelling narrative that is as riveting as it is amusing. Ths hosts also bring a sense of compassion and care to the cases, along with takeaway tips on how to avoid being murdered on your vacation. They answer questions like, “Is Mexico a safe travel destination for Americans?” “Is it safe to travel overseas?” “Should women travel alone?” “How soon after you buy life insurance, should you murder the insured?” With thoughtful information from their research and expertise.  If you thought true crime and comedy were an unlikely pairing, Slaycation will prove you wrong, leaving you hooked on its unique and unforgettable exploration of twisted vacations and the shocking crimes that lurk beneath the surface. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Friday, April 23, 2021, Zale Dudas and her younger brother, Saxon Nairne, were swimming in a backyard pool, unattended, with a scuba diving tank. Both kids were said to be proficient swimmers, however, at seven and nine years old, they were not proficient scuba diving experts. The scuba tank, typically filled with oxygen, was actually filled with helium. Both children passed out due to the inhalation of the helium and were found at the bottom of the pool. Four days after the incident, both children passed away. Their deaths were determined to be an accident, however, their grieving mother, Suzie Dudas, is seeking justice for her two young children. Justice for Zale and Saxon FB Group Change.org Petition to Re-Open the Case Follow Suzie on TikTok GoFundMe for Suzie Trigger Warnings: Child Death Hang with us:Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: Lume: Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code Queens at LumeDeodorant.com! #lumepod Quince: Give yourself the luxury you deserve with Quince! Go to Quince.com/queens for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Athena Club: Switch to the best razor on the market and show your skin you care with Athena Club! Head over to AthenaClub.com to try their award-winning razor and body products and get 20% off your purchase with code QUEENS at checkout. You can also find Athena Club Razors at your local Target store. © 2023 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon YouTube Editing by Jennifer Da Silva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In late August of 2013, Ryan Hoy called the Aurora Colorado Police Department for help. He said that his wife, 47-year-old Yun-Mi, and his 18-year-old stepdaughter, Isabella, were locked in the upstairs bathroom. He could hear his wife yelling for help, but wasn’t sure exactly what was going on. Then, he saw blood start to seep underneath the bathroom door and into the hallway. Shortly after, Isabella opened the bathroom door, knife in hand and covered in her mother’s blood, and walked down the stairs and out of the home. What could’ve caused the young girl to commit such a brutal act? Was she suffering from delusions and an untreated mental illness? Or was she simply a master manipulator? Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: Hello Fresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/killerqueensfree and use code killerqueensfree for FREE breakfast for life! One breakfast item per box while subscription is active.  Quince: Give yourself the luxury you deserve with Quince! Go to Quince.com/queens for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. © 2023 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon YouTube Editing by Jennifer Da Silva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In February of 2004, the body of a nude woman was discovered near an agricultural research station for Louisiana State University (LSU). The crime scene was processed and it was discovered that the woman had suffered a deep slash to her neck and there were ligature marks all around her neck. Her body had been positioned in a way so that trauma to her genitals would clearly be seen by anyone who found her. Investigators found signs that she had been dragged to the scene, tire tracks nearby, and 13 empty beer cans. The body was determined to be Donna Johnston, and she was the final victim of Sean Vincent Gillis’ 10 year killing spree.  ***TRIGGER WARNING*** Murder | Murder by Slashing, Stabbing, or Strangulation | Body Mutilation | Dismemberment |Cannibalism |Sexual Assault Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: Quince: Get affordable luxury for everyone on your list with Quince! Go to Quince.com/queens for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Simplisafe: As a listener, you can save 20% on your new system with a Fast Protect Plan by visiting SIMPLISAFE.com/killerqueens. Lume: Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code queens at LumeDeodorant.com! #lumepod © 2023 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon YouTube Editing by Jennifer Da Silva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In late 2019, Kay Woodcock called local police and asked them to perform a welfare check on her 7-year-old grandson, JJ Vallow. She hadn’t seen him in almost two months, and couldn’t get in touch with his mother or his older sister. As investigators began to look into where JJ was, they found that his 16-year-old sister, Tylee Ryan, was also missing. Their mother, Lori Vallow, claimed that they were safe and happy, but refused to tell anyone where they were. Detectives continued to dig into the Vallow family and found a sickening story of extreme religion, demons, zombies, and murder. They found suspicious deaths that surrounded Lori, as well as her new husband, Chad Daybell. Unfortunately, no one could find JJ or Tylee. Were they really somewhere safe or had they been victims of Lori and Chad’s bizarre cult-like religion? TRIGGER WARNINGS: child murder, extreme religion Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: Hello Fresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/killerqueensfree and use code killerqueensfree for FREE breakfast for life! One breakfast item per box while subscription is active. © 2023 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon YouTube Editing by Jennifer Da Silva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In late 2019, Kay Woodcock called local police and asked them to perform a welfare check on her 7-year-old grandson, JJ Vallow. She hadn’t seen him in almost two months, and couldn’t get in touch with his mother or his older sister. As investigators began to look into where JJ was, they found that his 16-year-old sister, Tylee Ryan, was also missing. Their mother, Lori Vallow, claimed that they were safe and happy, but refused to tell anyone where they were. Detectives continued to dig into the Vallow family and found a sickening story of extreme religion, demons, zombies, and murder. They found suspicious deaths that surrounded Lori, as well as her new husband, Chad Daybell. Unfortunately, no one could find JJ or Tylee. Were they really somewhere safe or had they been victims of Lori and Chad’s bizarre cult-like religion? TRIGGER WARNINGS: child murder, extreme religion Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors:Athena Club: Head over to AthenaClub.com and grab your razor kit today or you can find Athena Club Razors at your local Target. Use code QUEENS at AthenaClub.com at checkout for 20% off your purchase. Honeylove: Get 20% OFF @honeylove by going to honeylove.com/queens! #honeylovepod Blissy: Get better sleep now with Blissy and use KILLERQUEENS to get an additional 30% off at blissy.com/KILLERQUEENS © 2023 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon YouTube Editing by Jennifer Da Silva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Houston Police Department received a 911 call in the early morning hours of July 29th, 2016, from a very calm 16-year-old. AJ Armstrong told the dispatcher that he’d heard gunshots in his parents’ room downstairs and that he was now hiding in the closet of his third floor bedroom. When officers arrived, they found AJ’s mother, Dawn, dead in her bed, from two gunshot wounds to the head. AJ’s father, Antonio, had also suffered a gunshot wound to the head, but was clinging to life. Both AJ and his 12-year-old sister were unharmed. Less than 24 hours later, AJ was charged with the capital murder of both of his parents. Was he responsible for their brutal slayings, or had a masked intruder really just gotten THAT lucky to get away with a double murder? Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: Soul: Head to https://www.GetSoul.com/QUEENS and use code QUEENS for 20% off your order.  Quince: Go to Quince.com/queens for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Honeylove: Treat yourself to the best bras and shapewear on the market and save up to 60% Off sitewide at honeylove.com/queens this month only.  © 2023 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon YouTube Editing by Jennifer Da Silva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In March of 2017, three women filed sexual assault allegations against Danny Masterson who denied the allegations via his agent. The filing triggered an LAPD investigation, and in December of 2017, a fourth victim came forward with allegations. A few weeks later, a fifth victim came forward with allegations. Masterson was able to escape justice for years by hiding behind the rules / laws of the Church of Scientology. Eventually though, he was brought to trial and found guilty of rape and given 30 years to life in prison.  ***TRIGGER WARNING*** Drugging - Rape - Sexual Assault - Cult - Emotional, Physical, and Sexaual Abuse - Animal Abuse / Poisoning - Pretty Much Everything Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: Embrace Pet Insurance: Head to EmbracePetInsurance.com/QUEENS and sign up for pet insurance today. Athena Club: Switch to the best razor on the market and show your skin you care with Athena Club! Head over to AthenaClub.com and grab your razor kit today or you can find Athena Club Razors at your local Target. Plus with your purchase of a Razor Kit and blade subscription on their site, you can try their Gentle Body Scrub for FREE with code QUEENS at checkout (for a limited time only). Lume:Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code [INSERT CODE] at lumedeodorant.com! #lumepod Canva: Collaborate with Canva for Teams! Right now, you can get a FREE 45-day extended trial when you go to Canva.me/QUEENS. © 2023 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon YouTube Editing by Jennifer Da Silva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 1 of 2. Want Part 2 right away??? Join our Patreon to get it a week early! Plus you get all of our past episodes ad-free as well! In March of 2017, three women filed sexual assault allegations against Danny Masterson who denied the allegations via his agent.  The filing triggered an LAPD investigation, and in December of 2017, a fourth victim came forward with allegations.  A few weeks later, a fifth victim came forward with allegations.  Masterson was able to escape justice for years by hiding behind the rules / laws of the Church of Scientology.  Eventually though, he was brought to trial and found guilty of rape and given 30 years to life in prison.   ***TRIGGER WARNING*** Drugging - Rape - Sexual Assault - Cult - Emotional, Physical, and Sexaual Abuse - Animal Abuse / Poisoning - Pretty Much Everything Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: Hello Fresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/killerqueensfree and use code killerqueensfree for FREE breakfast for life! One breakfast item per box while subscription is active. Hatch: Right now, Hatch is offering our listeners $20 off your purchase of a Hatch Restore 2 and free shipping at hatch.co/queens. Sleep deeply and wake gently with the Restore 2 - go to hatch.co/queens to get $20 off and free shipping! That’s hatch.co/queens. Quince: Go to Quince.com/queens for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Simplisafe: For a limited time, listeners can get a special 50% off any SimpliSafe system with a Fast Protect Plan. Visit SIMPLISAFE.com/killerqueens. © 2023 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon YouTube Editing by Jennifer Da Silva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the late evening and early morning hours between July 12th and July 13th, 2015, 18-year-old Tiffany Valiante’s body was recovered by police after it was struck by a train in Mays Landing, New Jersey. Her family was told that the promising young volleyball player had jumped out in front of the train, taking her own life. Tiffany was a typical teenager, who struggled sometimes at home and argued with her parents, but had also been offered five scholarships to play college volleyball and couldn’t wait to meet her college roommate. The New Jersey Transit Police quickly closed the case, ruling it a suicide, however, there were so many questions left unanswered. Tiffany’s family is left wondering still, what happened to her on those train tracks? Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: True Classic Tees: So, if you’re ready to do them a favor and upgrade his closet shop now with our exclusive link at trueclassictees.com/queens and save up to 50% off site wide during their November holiday sale! Blissy: Get better sleep now with Blissy and use KILLERQUEENS to get an additional 30% off at blissy.com/KILLERQUEENS. Honeylove: Get Up to 50% OFF @honeylove by going to honeylove.com/queens! #honeylovepod © 2023 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon YouTube Editing by Jennifer Da Silva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a day of doing drugs and hanging out with her “lover,” Taylor Schabusiness strangled and dismembered Shad Thyrion.  After dismembering his body with a bread knife, she put his body parts around the basement of his mother’s house as well as in a van on the property.  After the police were called and Schabusiness was located, she told them she enjoyed killing Shad and wished them luck on finding all of his body parts.   Trigger Warnings: Murder by Strangulation, Dismemberment, Sexual Assault, Sexual Assault of a Corpse, Drug Use, Sexual Assault (Rape) of a Minor Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: Head to GetSoul.com/QUEENS and use code QUEENS for 20% off your order. Simplisafe: For a limited time, save 40% on any new system with a Fast Protect Plan. Visit SIMPLISAFE.com/killerqueens.    Lume: Control Body Odor ANYWHERE with @lumedeodorant and get $5 off off your Starter Pack (that’s over 40% off) with promo code queens at lumepodcast.com! #lumepod © 2023 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon YouTube Editing by Jennifer Da Silva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On July 20th, 2020, Gallatin, Tennessee 911 dispatchers received a phone call from Aaron Solomon. He told them that his 18-year-old son Grant was lying in a ditch at the bottom of the parking lot, and that his Toyota Tacoma had backed over him and dragged him down the hill. When responders arrived, they found Grant alive, but only just. He was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital. Officers ruled the death an accident and the case was closed. Grant’s mother, Angie Solomon, knows that something else happened in that parking lot that day, something that was the culmination of years of sexual, physical, emotional, and mental abuse, and she’s going to do everything she can to prove that Aaron murdered their son.  TRIGGER WARNINGS: child abuse, child sexual abuse, grooming, suicide, domestic violence and abuse Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: Embrace Pet Insurance: Head to EmbracePetInsurance.com/QUEENS and sign up for pet insurance today.  Trust & Will: Gain peace of mind today with Trust and Will. Get 10% off plus free shipping of your estate plan documents by visiting trustandwill.com/QUEENS. Canva: Collaborate with Canva for Teams! Right now, you can get a FREE 45-day extended trial when you go to Canva.me/QUEENS. Hatch: Right now, Hatch is offering our listeners $20 off your purchase of a Hatch Restore 2 and free shipping at hatch.co/queens. © 2023 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon YouTube Editing by Jennifer Da Silva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On July 20th, 2020, Gallatin, Tennessee 911 dispatchers received a phone call from Aaron Solomon. He told them that his 18-year-old son Grant was lying in a ditch at the bottom of the parking lot, and that his Toyota Tacoma had backed over him and dragged him down the hill. When responders arrived, they found Grant alive, but only just. He was pronounced dead upon arrival at the hospital. Officers ruled the death an accident and the case was closed. Grant’s mother, Angie Solomon, knows that something else happened in that parking lot that day, something that was the culmination of years of sexual, physical, emotional, and mental abuse, and she’s going to do everything she can to prove that Aaron murdered their son.  TRIGGER WARNINGS: child abuse, child sexual abuse, grooming, suicide, domestic violence and abuse Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: Lume: As a special offer for listeners, new customers GET $5 OFF a Lume Starter Pack with code Queens at LumeDeodorant.com. Simplisafe: For a limited time, get 20% off your new system when you sign up for Fast Protect Monitoring. Visit SIMPLISAFE.com/killerqueens. Athena Club Razors: Show your skin you care with the Athena Club Razor Kit! Get started with Athena Club today by shopping in-store at Target nationwide - just head to the shaving aisle to buy your razor and refills! © 2023 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon YouTube Editing by Jennifer Da Silva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On April 11, 2022, the trial that took over everyone’s lives began.  Johnny Depp sued Amber Heard for defamation due to an op-ed that she wrote for The Washington Post where she referred to herself as a “public figure representing domestic abuse.”  He was asking for $50 million while she counter-sued for $100 million.  Both Johnny Depp and Amber Heard alleged domestic abuse from the other.   Trigger Warnings: Domestic Abuse, Drug/Alcohol Abuse, Sexual Assault, Mentions of Suicide Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: Blissy: Try now risk-free for 60 nights, at Blissy.com/KILLERQUEENS and get an additional 30% off. © 2023 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon YouTube Editing by Jennifer Da Silva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On April 11, 2022, the trial that took over everyone’s lives began.  Johnny Depp sued Amber Heard for defamation due to an op-ed that she wrote for The Washington Post where she referred to herself as a “public figure representing domestic abuse.”  He was asking for $50 million while she counter-sued for $100 million.  Both Johnny Depp and Amber Heard alleged domestic abuse from the other.   Trigger Warnings: Domestic Abuse, Drug/Alcohol Abuse, Sexual Assault, Mentions of Suicide Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: Trust and Will: Gain peace of mind today with Trust and Will. Get 10% off plus free shipping of your estate plan documents by visiting trustandwill.com/QUEENS. Hatch: Right now, Hatch is offering our listeners $20 off your purchase of a Hatch Restore 2 and free shipping at hatch.co/queens. HoneyLove: Treat yourself to the best bras on the market and save 20% Off at honeylove.com/queens. © 2023 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon YouTube Editing by Jennifer Da Silva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On September 21st, 2004, a man was arrested in Mobile, Alabama for the murder of 43-year-old Lisa Marie Nichols. Lisa had been found shot to death in her home, which was then set on fire. 32-year-old John Paul Chapman was taken into custody, but detectives quickly found that the man was actually Jeremy Bryan Jones. Jones was a fugitive after fleeing Oklahoma when his bail was revoked. More concerningly, Jones had been arrested under his ‘Chapman’ alias three times, and was released each time. Once he was in custody, Jones confessed to over 20 murders. How many people had this man, once described by ADA John Furman as a “low-rent Ted Bundy”, actually killed? And could any of them have been prevented if Jones’ real identity had been discovered earlier? Trigger Warnings: murder, drug/alcohol abuse, sexual assault Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: Dave: Download Dave today at Dave.com/queens. Factor: Head to FACTORMEALS.com/queens50 and use code queens50 to get 50% off.  Caraway: Right now, Caraway is offering new members 30 days completely free if you go Caraway.health/QUEENS. © 2023 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon YouTube Editing by Jennifer Da Silva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2008, 39-year-old Melissa Lucio became the first Hispanic woman sentenced to death in the state of Texas. She’d been tried and convicted of capital murder in the death of her two-year-old daughter, Mariah Alvarez. On February 17th, 2007, first responders were called to Melissa’s home to find Mariah in cardiac arrest. Despite resuscitation efforts, Mariah was pronounced dead at the hospital. She was found covered in bruises, with a cause of death ultimately determined to be from a significant head injury. Melissa had no documented history of abuse, but before investigators had even left her home that night, they’d formed their opinion of what happened, despite Melissa’s explanation. Since her sentencing, people across the world have been lobbying on Melissa’s behalf, petitioning for a stay of execution and, hopefully, a full exoneration. Was Melissa wrongly convicted and sentenced to death or was she responsible for the death of her youngest child? TRIGGER WARNING: sexual assault, domestic violence, child abuse, child death, drug use Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: Simplisafe: For a limited time, get 20% off your new system when you sign up for Fast Protect Monitoring. Visit SIMPLISAFE.com/killerqueens. Lume: As a special offer for listeners, new customers GET $5 OFF a Lume Starter Pack with code Queens at LumeDeodorant.com. Embrace: 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/QUEENS and sign up for pet insurance today. Canva: Collaborate with Canva for Teams! Right now, you can get a FREE 45-day extended trial when you go to Canva.me/QUEENS. © 2023 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon YouTube Editing by Jennifer Da Silva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2008, 39-year-old Melissa Lucio became the first Hispanic woman sentenced to death in the state of Texas. She’d been tried and convicted of capital murder in the death of her two-year-old daughter, Mariah Alvarez. On February 17th, 2007, first responders were called to Melissa’s home to find Mariah in cardiac arrest. Despite resuscitation efforts, Mariah was pronounced dead at the hospital. She was found covered in bruises, with a cause of death ultimately determined to be from a significant head injury. Melissa had no documented history of abuse, but before investigators had even left her home that night, they’d formed their opinion of what happened, despite Melissa’s explanation. Since her sentencing, people across the world have been lobbying on Melissa’s behalf, petitioning for a stay of execution and, hopefully, a full exoneration. Was Melissa wrongly convicted and sentenced to death or was she responsible for the death of her youngest child? TRIGGER WARNING: sexual assault, domestic violence, child abuse, child death, drug use Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: Hatch: Right now, Hatch is offering our listeners $20 off your purchase of a Hatch Restore 2 and free shipping at hatch.co/queens. Athena Club: Show your skin you care with the Athena Club Razor Kit! Get started with Athena Club today by shopping in-store at Target nationwide - just head to the shaving aisle to buy your razor and refills!  GhostBed: Head to ghostbed.com/queens now to get started finding your perfect bed; their Sleep Experts are standing by to help, for a limited time, use code QUEENS for 40% off sitewide. © 2023 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon YouTube Editing by Jennifer Da Silva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

John Edward Robinson is a conman, grifter, embezzler, kidnapper, and murderer.  For decades, Robinson ran schemes or flat out stole from his employers for monetary gain, but eventually escalated to murder.   He would use classified ads to attract victims, but once the internet became commonplace in American homes, Robinson used it to find victims.  Because of this, the media often refers to Robinson as “The Internet’s First Serial Killer.”  ***TRIGGER WARNING*** Rape - Murder via bludgeoning - Kidnapping - Fraud - BDSM (Consentual and Forced) -  Mentions of suicide - Mental and Physical Abuse - Lying Sack of Shit Type Stuff  Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: Dave: Download Dave today at Dave.com/queens. What Do You Meme?: Calling all crime junkies! Who Killed Mia is for all my game lovers and detectives. Get this game for your next game night and find out who killed the world's favorite influencer in Who Killed Mia? A NEW kind of murder mystery game from Relatable, the creators of the hit game What Do You Meme?, and get 20% off with promo code Queens at Relatable.com/whokilledmia. Citizen detectives, it's your time to shine! Trust and Will: Gain peace of mind today with Trust and Will. Get 10% off plus free shipping of your estate plan documents by visiting trustandwill.com/QUEENS. HelloFresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/50killerqueens and use code 50killerqueens for 50% off plus 15% off the next 2 months. © 2023 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon YouTube Editing by Jennifer Da Silva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 1 of 2 John Edward Robinson is a conman, grifter, embezzler, kidnapper, and murderer.  For decades, Robinson ran schemes or flat out stole from his employers for monetary gain, but eventually escalated to murder.   He would use classified ads to attract victims, but once the internet became commonplace in American homes, Robinson used it to find victims.  Because of this, the media often refers to Robinson as “The Internet’s First Serial Killer.”  ***TRIGGER WARNING*** Rape - Murder via bludgeoning - Kidnapping - Fraud - BDSM (Consentual and Forced) -  Mentions of suicide - Mental and Physical Abuse - Lying Sack of Shit Type Stuff  Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: Factor: Head to FACTORMEALS.com/queens50 and use code queens50 to get 50% off. Caraway: Right now, Caraway is offering new members 30 days completely free if you go Caraway.health/QUEENS. There’s no credit card required to try it. Get free and unlimited access to chat with their Care team for 30 days. Embrace Pet Insurance: 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/QUEENS and sign up for pet insurance today. © 2023 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon YouTube Editing by Jennifer Da Silva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 2 of 2 On January 27th, 2020, Letecia Stauch called the El Paso County Sheriff’s Department to report her 11-year-old stepson, Gannon, missing. She said that he’d gone to play with friends, but should’ve been back home an hour ago. Detectives arrived at the Stauch home, unknowingly beginning an investigation that would last years, revealing that Gannon had been brutally murdered at the hands of someone that was supposed to love and care for him. Investigators spent months collecting evidence and digging through lie after lie before finally securing an arrest warrant to charge Letecia Stauch with the murder of her stepson. TRIGGER WARNINGS: child abuse, child murder, sexual assault Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: Athena Club: Get started with Athena Club today by shopping in-store at Target nationwide - just head to the shaving aisle to buy your razor and refills! Simplisafe: Right now, KQ listeners get a special 20% off any SimpliSafe system when you sign up for a free month trial of Fast Protect Monitoring. This special offer is for a limited time only. Visit SIMPLISAFE.com/killerqueens. Canva: Collaborate with Canva for Teams! Right now, you can get a FREE 45-day extended trial when you go to Canva.me/QUEENS. HoneyLove: Treat yourself to the best shapewear on the market and save 20% Off at honeylove.com/queens. © 2023 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon YouTube Editing by Jennifer Da Silva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On January 27th, 2020, Letecia Stauch called the El Paso County Sheriff’s Department to report her 11-year-old stepson, Gannon, missing. She said that he’d gone to play with friends, but should’ve been back home an hour ago. Detectives arrived at the Stauch home, unknowingly beginning an investigation that would last years, revealing that Gannon had been brutally murdered at the hands of someone that was supposed to love and care for him. Investigators spent months collecting evidence and digging through lie after lie before finally securing an arrest warrant to charge Letecia Stauch with the murder of her stepson. Part 2 will cover the trial of Leticia Stauch. TRIGGER WARNINGS: child abuse, child murder, sexual assault Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: GhostBed: Visit ghostbed.com/queens and use code QUEENS for 40% off sitewide today and uncover the secrets of ultimate comfort and savings. Hurry, this sale won't last forever! Dave: Download Dave today at Dave.com/queens. You could get up to $500 in 5 minutes or less! No credit check. No late fees. Hello Fresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/50killerqueens and use code 50killerqueens for 50% off plus free shipping! Lume: As a special offer for listeners, new customers GET $5 OFF a Lume Starter Pack with code Queens at LumeDeodorant.com. © 2023 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon YouTube Editing by Jennifer Da Silva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Tamara Samsonova, dubbed “The Granny Ripper,” was caught in 2015 after being seen on CCTV footage making seven trips out of her apartment with plastic bags and a saucepan containing the dismembered body parts of her roommate, Valentina Ulanova.  Samsonova admitted to killing Valentina as well as three other people right away.  However, her victim count was much higher than four.  Trigger Warnings: Murder by Poison, Dismemberment, Cannabolism, Sexual Assault (Women & Children - brief mention), Mental Illness (Schizophrenia) Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: Reliefband: If you go to Reliefband.com and use promo code QUEENS you’ll receive 20% off plus free shipping. Embrace: Head to EmbracePetInsurance.com/QUEENS and sign up for pet insurance today. © 2023 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon YouTube Editing by Jennifer Da Silva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On April 19th, 1993, FBI agents began pouring tear gas into a compound known as Mount Carmel in Waco, Texas. It was the final act of a 51 day standoff that had taken place between law enforcement and a religious group known as The Branch Davidians. After a failed attempt by the ATF to serve a warrant to arrest the group’s leader, David Koresh, for stockpiling illegal weapons, the standoff began. By the end, 82 Branch Davidians were dead, including 28 children, and four ATF agents had been killed. The country was left with questions that remain unanswered to this day, the most important one being, who was responsible for the 86 deaths that happened at Mount Carmel? TRIGGER WARNINGS: child abuse, child sexual abuse, grooming, cults, extreme religious beliefs and practices.  Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: TCO: Check out True Crime Obsessed wherever you’re listening right now. Quince: Upgrade your closet this summer with Quince. Right now, go to Quince.com/queens to get free shipping and 365-day returns on your next order. OneSkin: Get 15% off with the code queens at oneskin.co. © 2023 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon YouTube Editing by Jennifer Da Silva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On April 19th, 1993, FBI agents began pouring tear gas into a compound known as Mount Carmel in Waco, Texas. It was the final act of a 51 day standoff that had taken place between law enforcement and a religious group known as The Branch Davidians. After a failed attempt by the ATF to serve a warrant to arrest the group’s leader, David Koresh, for stockpiling illegal weapons, the standoff began. By the end, 82 Branch Davidians were dead, including 28 children, and four ATF agents had been killed. The country was left with questions that remain unanswered to this day, the most important one being, who was responsible for the 86 deaths that happened at Mount Carmel? TRIGGER WARNINGS: child abuse, child sexual abuse, grooming, cults, extreme religious beliefs and practices. Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: The Farmer’s Dog: Get 50% off your first box at TheFarmersDog.com/queens. Honeylove: Treat yourself to the best shapewear on the market and save 20% Off at honeylove.com/queens. Simplisafe: Right now, KQ listeners get a special 20% off any SimpliSafe system when you sign up for Fast Protect Monitoring. This huge offer is for a limited time. Visit SIMPLISAFE.com/killerqueens. © 2023 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon YouTube Editing by Jennifer Da Silva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Tuesday, July 23, 2013, Edwin Alemany took to the streets of Boston, Massachusetts, and attacked three women.  Two women survived, but unfortunately, one woman lost her life.  Amy Lord had just left her apartment in Southie in the early morning hours on her way to the gym when she was attacked.  After forcing Amy to give him her money, he drove her to a remote location and brutally murdered her.  After a day of running wild with someone else’s money, Edwin attacked Kayleigh Ballantyne who survived her attack and was able to testify at his trial to put him away for life. Trigger Warnings: Murder (Stabbing/Strangulation), Kidnapping, Carjacking, Attempted Murder Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: Embrace: Head to EmbracePetInsurance.com/QUEENS and sign up for pet insurance today.  Athena Club: Get started with Athena Club today by shopping in-store at Target nationwide Lume: As a special offer for listeners, new customers GET $5 OFF a Lume Starter Pack with code Queens at LumeDeodorant.com. ReliefBand: If you go to Reliefband.com and use promo code QUEENS you’ll receive 20% off plus free shipping. © 2023 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon YouTube Editing by Jennifer Da Silva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Memorial Day weekend of 1990, 40-year-old Marlene Warren heard the doorbell ring in her Palm Beach County home. When she opened the door, she was delighted to find a clown standing on the porch, holding two balloons and a basket of carnations. The clown handed the gifts to Marlene, then pulled out a gun and shot her in the face. Two days later, Marlene died in the local hospital, with nobody understanding who hated Marlene so much that they’d commit such a horrific crime. An investigation that spanned 27 years would finally reveal who’d painted their face in white clown makeup that day and murdered Marlene Warren in cold blood. TRIGGER WARNINGS: FUCKING CLOWNS IM SO SORRY Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: Hatch: Right now, Hatch is offering our listeners up to 15% off your purchase of a Hatch Rest and free shipping at hatch.co/queens. GhostBed: For a limited time, head to GhostBed.com/queens and use code QUEENS for 40% off sitewide. © 2023 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon YouTube Editing by Jennifer Da Silva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a Monday in May of 2005, deputies in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho responded to a call at the Groene residence. When they arrived, they found blood covering the walls and floors of the home. The bodies of the mother, Brenda, her boyfriend, Mark, and Brenda’s 13-year-old son, Slade, were lying on the living room floor, clearly victims of a vicious attack. A triple murder was unheard of in the small Idaho town. As they looked around the rest of the home, detectives realized that the two youngest Groenes, 8-year-old Shasta and 9-year-old Dylan were missing. There was no sign of the two anywhere on the property or in the surrounding area. Less than two months later, a waitress at a local Denny’s called 911 because she believed that Shasta was sitting in her restaurant. Police arrived to find the missing girl and her abductor, who was arrested immediately. But who was this man who’d committed a triple murder and a double kidnapping? It couldn’t have been a first time offender. Most importantly, where was Dylan Groene? TRIGGER WARNINGS: child abuse, child sexual abuse, child murder, torture, violent murder Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: HelloFresh: Go to HelloFresh dot com slash killerqueens50 and and use code killerqueens50 for 50% off plus free shipping! © 2023 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon YouTube Editing by Jennifer Da Silva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Friday, December 27th, 1985, 28-year-old Deborah Ann Wolfe didn’t show up to her job as a nurse at the Fayetteville, North Carolina Veterans’ Medical Center. Her mother was immediately concerned and reported her missing. The young nurse was found less than a week later, dead in the pond outside of her cabin. Her death was ruled accidental, but Debbie’s family, friends, and much of the community believe that she was the victim of murder. Inconsistencies in the investigator’s theory of what happened left Debbie’s loved ones wondering if evidence of a murder was intentionally being overlooked. TRIGGER WARNINGS: drowning, sexual assault Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: Honeylove: Get 20% OFF @honeylove by going to https://www.honeylove.com/queens! #honeylovepod © 2023 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon YouTube Editing by Jennifer Da Silva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Leon Benson spent more than half of his life, a total of 24 years, in an Indiana state prison for a murder he didn't commit. Despite the lack of physical evidence and a questionable eyewitness identification, he was convicted. But new realities start to come to light when attorney Lara Bazelon takes up his case and is determined to secure Benson's release. Season three of Suspect, co-produced by Campside Media and Wondery, delves into the flaws in the criminal justice system that led to Benson's wrongful conviction for the 1998 shooting of Kasey Schoen in Indianapolis. The investigation aims to uncover the truth about who really committed the crime and why the eyewitness testimony that led to Benson's conviction was so shaky. Host Matthew Shaer joins co-producer and writer Bazelon to take a deep dive into the nature of memory and how it can be fallible and result in an innocent man's life being wasted, while the real perpetrator remains unpunished. As the investigation unfolds, will Bazelon and her team gather enough evidence to free Benson? And what will happen to Schoen’s real killer? Listen to Suspect: Five Shots in the Dark early and ad-free on Wondery Plus. Find Wondery Plus in the Wondery App or on Apple Podcasts:  https://wondery.app.link/Suspects3_KQ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Since the early 1970s, dozens of bodies of murder victims have been found along the Interstate Highway 45 area.  While there have been arrests made for some of the murders that have taken place in the area, the vast majority remain unsolved.  Some theorize that the area served as a dumping ground for multiple serial killers that were operating in the area, but that has never been proven.   ***TRIGGER WARNING*** Abduction / Kidnapping / Rape / Strangulation / Murder  All of these are of both adults and teenage girls. Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: HelloFresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/killerqueens16 and use code killerqueens16 for 16 free meals plus free shipping! Simplisafe: Right now, get 20% off your new system when you sign up for Interactive Monitoring. Visit SIMPLISAFE.com/killerqueens. GhostBed: So, my fellow crime enthusiasts, it's time to step up your sleep game with GhostBed. Head to GhostBed.com now and use code QUEENS for 40% off sitewide.  © 2023 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon YouTube Editing by Jennifer Da Silva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Since the early 1970s, dozens of bodies of murder victims have been found along the Interstate Highway 45 area.  While there have been arrests made for some of the murders that have taken place in the area, the vast majority remain unsolved.  Some theorize that the area served as a dumping ground for multiple serial killers that were operating in the area, but that has never been proven.   Part 1 of 2 ***TRIGGER WARNING*** Abduction / Kidnapping / Rape / Strangulation / Murder  All of these are of both adults and teenage girls. Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes © 2023 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon YouTube Editing by Jennifer Da Silva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kimberly Iron, 21. Faith Lindsey, 17. Sabrina Rosette, 33. Cecelia Barber Finona, 59. Jermain “Liz” Morigeau, 23. Olivia Lone Bear, 32. Faith Hedgepath, 19. Sherryl Lynn Jacquot, 43. Monica L. Bercier Wickre, 42. All of these Indigenous women were either murdered or disappeared under suspicious circumstances. Some have been solved, most of them have not. These are just a few names out of thousands of missing and murdered Indigenous women in the nation. Many aren’t reported and most aren’t even investigated properly, leaving loved ones feeling lost, filled with questions, and feeling as though they can’t trust any law enforcement. There’s a common saying in Native American communities: “When an Indigenous woman goes missing, she goes missing twice—first her body vanishes and then her story.” Why are so many Native American and Alaska Native women going missing and being murdered and WHY does it seem like people don’t care? TRIGGER WARNINGS: murder, domestic violence, assault, drug and alcohol abuse, child death, police brutality Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: Hatch: Right now, Hatch is offering our listeners up to 15% off your purchase of a Hatch Rest and free shipping at hatch.co/queens. © 2023 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon YouTube Editing by Jennifer Da Silva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kimberly Iron, 21. Faith Lindsey, 17. Sabrina Rosette, 33. Cecelia Barber Finona, 59. Jermain “Liz” Morigeau, 23. Olivia Lone Bear, 32. Faith Hedgepath, 19. Sherryl Lynn Jacquot, 43. Monica L. Bercier Wickre, 42. All of these Indigenous women were either murdered or disappeared under suspicious circumstances. Some have been solved, most of them have not. These are just a few names out of thousands of missing and murdered Indigenous women in the nation. Many aren’t reported and most aren’t even investigated properly, leaving loved ones feeling lost, filled with questions, and feeling as though they can’t trust any law enforcement. There’s a common saying in Native American communities: “When an Indigenous woman goes missing, she goes missing twice—first her body vanishes and then her story.” Why are so many Native American and Alaska Native women going missing and being murdered and WHY does it seem like people don’t care? TRIGGER WARNINGS: murder, domestic violence, assault, drug and alcohol abuse, child death, police brutality Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: Canva: Collaborate with Canva for Teams! Right now, you can get a FREE 45-day extended trial when you go to Canva.me/QUEENS. Earth Breeze: Right now, our listeners can subscribe to Earth Breeze and save 40%! Go to EARTHBREEZE.com/queens to get started. Simplisafe: Customize the perfect system for your home in just a few minutes at SIMPLISAFE.com/killerqueens. Go today and claim a free indoor security camera plus 20% off your order with Interactive Monitoring. © 2023 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon YouTube Editing by Jennifer Da Silva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Saturday, March 1st, 2008, the Caffey family home in Emory, Texas was engulfed in flames. Terry Caffey, the father, had been shot five times and had amazingly escaped the burning home and crawled 500 yards to his neighbors’ house, where 911 was called. Firefighters found the burned remains of 38-year-old Penny Caffey, 13-year-old Matthew, and 8-year-old Tyler. Still missing was 16-year-old Erin. Terry was immediately rushed to the hospital and into surgery. Once Terry was in recovery, a Rains County Sheriff told him that his only daughter was alive and well. Unfortunately, Terry’s relief that Erin was safe was short-lived. The Sheriff also told Terry that she was in custody for being involved in the murders. He was stunned. There was no way that his daughter had anything to do with this. However, Terry, and the rest of the community, were shocked to find that the evidence against Erin was overwhelming. TRIGGER WARNINGS: child murder, brutality Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: Alo Moves: For a limited time, Alo Moves is offering our listeners, a free 30-day trial PLUS – get this - 50% off an annual membership. But you can only get it by going to ALOMOVES.com and use code QUEENS in all caps. Did you know that we release an update all about us and what we’re up to each week on our Patreon? It’s called T to the 4th Power Y (time to talk to you, a little nod to Not Another Teen Movie), and it’s where we just gal pal with you about life, what we’re watching, our love for Cracker Barrel italian dressing… the sky is the limit really. If you want to catch an episode without being a patron, you’re in luck! Just head to: https://killerqueens.link/tttty and you’ll get to hear a full episode for free!  © 2023 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon YouTube Editing by Jennifer Da Silva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Natalee Holloway was on her senior class trip in Aruba in 2005.  The graduates decided to go out with a bang on their last night on the island and went to a popular bar to have some fun and some drinks as the legal drinking age there is 18.  Natalee was seen leaving the bar with a few local boys and was never seen again.  It’s been 18 years and neither Natalee nor her remains have been found.  Natalee’s family has never stopped looking for her and believe the Aruban police played a big role in covering up what happened to their daughter. Trigger Warnings: Kidnapping, Rape, Date Rape Drugs, Dismemberment, Murder aHang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: Hatch: Right now, Hatch is offering our listeners up to 15% off your purchase of a Hatch Rest and free shipping at hatch.co/queens. Simplisafe: Customize the perfect system for your home in just a few minutes at SIMPLISAFE.com/killerqueens. Go today and claim a free indoor security camera plus 20% off your order with Interactive Monitoring. HelloFresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/killerqueens16 and use code killerqueens16 for 16 free meals plus free shipping. © 2023 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon YouTube Editing by Jennifer Da Silva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 2 of 2.  Larisa Dumansky and Piper Streyle were young mothers carving out their place in the world when they were taken too soon by a sexual sadist in the nineties in South Dakota.  Both women were abducted, raped, tortured and killed by Robert Leroy Anderson - The Duct Tape Killer.  Trigger Warnings: Murder by Suffocation/Strangulation, Rape, Torture, Suicide Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: June’s Journey: Discover your inner detective when you download June’s Journey for free today on iOS and Android. True Crime Guys: Check them out if you need another show to listen to! They're amazing! Earth Breeze: Switch from the old-fashioned goo to something new! Right now, our listeners can subscribe to Earth Breeze and save 40%! Go to EARTHBREEZE.com/queens to get started.  © 2023 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon YouTube Editing by Jennifer Da Silva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part 1 of 2.  Larisa Dumansky and Piper Streyle were young mothers carving out their place in the world when they were taken too soon by a sexual sadist in the nineties in South Dakota. Both women were abducted, raped, tortured and killed by Robert Leroy Anderson - The Duct Tape Killer.  Trigger Warnings: Murder by Suffocation/Strangulation, Rape, Torture, Suicide Hang with us:Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: Simplisafe: Customize the perfect system for your home in just a few minutes at SIMPLISAFE.com/killerqueens. Go today and claim a free indoor security camera plus 20% off your order with Interactive Monitoring. Babbel: Right now, get up to 55% off your subscription when you go to BABBEL.com/queens. Canva: Collaborate with Canva for Teams! Right now, you can get a FREE 45-day extended trial when you go to Canva.me/QUEENS. LifeMD: LifeMD is the simplest way to get the healthcare you need, where and when you need it. Become a LifeMD member today for on-demand video visits with a doctor, unlimited messaging with your LifeMD care team, and so much more. Membership plans start at a little more than a dollar a day, so don’t wait. Visit lifemd.com/KILLER to get started, and experience the difference of virtual healthcare. © 2023 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon YouTube Editing by Jennifer Da Silva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a warm Friday evening in June, in the small town of Alma, Arkansas, 6-year-old Morgan Nick left the bleachers of a Little League baseball game to go catch fireflies with her friends. Her mother watched as she ran into the parking lot and played. Less than half an hour later, Morgan was gone. Two witnesses, ages 8 and 10, saw Morgan stop to get sand out of her shoes, while a man in a red truck watched. She hasn’t been seen since. What happened to Morgan Nick and where is she now? TRIGGER WARNINGS: child abduction, brief mention of child sexual assault Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: June’s Journey: Can you crack the case? Download June’s Journey for free today on iOS and Android © 2023 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon YouTube Editing by Jennifer Da Silva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Overview of the case in case you don’t know: On the night of June 7, 2021 Alex Murdaugh called 911 to report that he had come home to find his wife and son “shot badly.” His wife Maggie and son Paul were found dead on the family’s sprawling property named “Moselle.” They were found at the property kennels which were about ⅓ mile away from the main house. Both were shot multiple times; Paul was killed with a 12g shotgun and sustained 2 gunshot wounds: to his head and shoulder. This is gruesome but true- his brain was “blown out” of the right side of his head, completely severing his brain from his skull. Maggie was shot with a .300 Blackout AR-style rifle 5 times; through the left wrist, left thigh, her upper abdomen through the lower back, and a downward-trajectory shot to the right back of Maggie’s head. Alex Murdaugh has maintained his innocence since the murders and stood trial in early 2023. This episode recaps the trial and the verdict. Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Want FREE Episodes??? Want access to our first 45 episodes? Grab em here! We've made them available for free to anyone who signs up! Remember, these episodes were recorded when we had no idea what we were doing, so just keep that in mind. The audio isn't the quality we would want to put out now, but the cases are on point! Visit killerqueens.link/og to download and binge all the archived episodes today! Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: Lume: As a special offer for listeners, new customers GET $5 OFF a Lume Starter Pack with code QUEENS at LumeDeodorant.com. That equates to over 40% off your Starter Pack when you visit LumeDeodorant.com and use code QUEENS. © 2023 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon YouTube Editing by Jennifer Da Silva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Basically I watched the trial so you don't have to! On the night of June 7, 2021 Alex Murdaugh called 911 to report that he had come home to find his wife and son “shot badly.” His wife Maggie and son Paul were found dead on the family’s sprawling property named “Moselle.” They were found at the property kennels which were about ⅓ mile away from the main house. Both were shot multiple times; Paul was killed with a 12g shotgun and sustained 2 gunshot wounds: to his head and shoulder. This is gruesome but true- his brain was “blown out” of the right side of his head, completely severing his brain from his skull. Maggie was shot with a .300 Blackout AR-style rifle 5 times; through the left wrist, left thigh, her upper abdomen through the lower back, and a downward-trajectory shot to the right back of Maggie’s head. Alex Murdaugh has maintained his innocence since the murders and stood trial in early 2023. This episode recaps the trial and the verdict. Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: Living Juice: Go to drinkinglivingjuice.com and use code KILLER20 at checkout for 20% off your first purchase! © 2023 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon YouTube Editing by Jennifer Da Silva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the morning of July 10th, 1981, shots rang out in the small town of Skidmore, Missouri.  Outside of the D&G Tavern, the engine of a truck could be heard roaring to life, until it gave out, and eventually the engine blew.  In the truck was the body of Ken Rex McElroy, who was known in Skidmore as the “town bully.”  Incredibly, with dozens of people surrounding the truck when the shooting took place, there were no witnesses who could identify the shooter, or shooters, besides McElroy’s wife, who was in the truck beside him when he was shot. ***TRIGGER WARNING*** Murder - Rape of a Child / Child Abuse - Animal Abuse - Arson - Gun Violence - Vigilantism Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: Living Juice: Go to drinkinglivingjuice.com and use code KILLER20 at checkout for 20% off your first purchase! Canva: Collaborate with Canva for Teams! Right now, you can get a FREE 45-day extended trial when you go to Canva.me/QUEENS. Alo Moves: For a limited time, Alo Moves is offering my listeners, a free 30-day trial PLUS – get this - 50% off an annual membership. But you can only get it by going to ALOMOVES.com and use code QUEENS in all caps. © 2023 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon YouTube Editing by Jennifer Da Silva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From 1932 to 1934, Bonnie Parker and Clyde Barrow were perhaps the best-known outlaws in the United States.  It was during the Great Depression that Bonnie and Clyde rose to fame for their daring bank heists and Robin Hood-esque crimes.  Hollywood glamorized them as a young couple in love, but in their time on the run, they left a trail of death and destruction in their path and are believed to be responsible for the deaths of four civilians and nine police officers.  Their story came to an abrupt end at the hands of authorities in May of 1934, when they were only 23 and 25 years old.   ***TRIGGER WARNING*** Murder - Gun Violence - Robbery - Self Mutilation - Mentions of Sexual Assault Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: ZocDoc: Go to Zocdoc.com/QUEENS and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today.  Simplisafe: Customize the perfect system for your home in just a few minutes at SIMPLISAFE.com/killerqueens. Go today and claim a free indoor security camera plus 20% off your order with Interactive Monitoring.  © 2023 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon YouTube Editing by Jennifer Da Silva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2007, 17-year-old Kara Kopetsky walked out of her high school and was never seen again. Everyone close to Kara felt that her abusive ex-boyfriend was behind her disappearance, however investigators were unable to firmly tie him to Kara’s disappearance. In 2016, 21-year-old Jessica Runions also disappeared in a nearby Missouri town. The man she was last seen with? Kara’s ex-boyfriend, Kylr Yust. It wasn’t until one of Yust’s close family members confessed to his involvement that investigators were able to finally start to piece together what had happened to both Kara and Jessica and finally bring justice and closure to them and their families. TRIGGER WARNINGS: domestic violence Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: June’s Journey: Pick up where you left off to uncover new secrets or start your investigation today and download June’s Journey! Available on Android and iOS mobile devices, as well as on PC through Facebook Games. HelloFresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/killerqueens60 and use code killerqueens60 for 60% off plus free shipping! Babbel: Right now, get up to 55% off your subscription when you go to BABBEL.com/queens. © 2023 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon YouTube Editing by Jennifer Da Silva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2013, Caleb “Kai” Lawrence McGillvary became an internet, viral sensation after giving an interview following a traffic accident and assault.  As a result of his viral fame, Kai received several offers from various news and entertainment agencies asking for interviews or appearances, with Jimmy Kimmel Live! eventually landing the coveted appearance.  For a few months, Kai would appear at random places throughout the country.  That was until he was arrested in May of 2013 for the murder of  73 year old New Jersey attorney Joseph Galfy. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/p_aPhw7OiDI ***TRIGGER WARNING*** Murder & Assault with a weapon - Mentions of mental illness, suicide, rape, and drug use Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: Betterhelp: This podcast is sponsored by Betterhelp. Discover your potential with BetterHelp. Visit BetterHelp.com/queens today to get 10% off your first month. Modern Fertility: Right now, Modern Fertility is offering our listeners $20 off the test when you go to ModernFertility.com/QUEENS. That means your test will cost $159, which is a fraction of what it would cost at a fertility clinic. © 2023 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon YouTube Editing by Jennifer Da Silva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In March of 1960, Frances Murphy, Lillian Oetting and Mildred Lindquist set off for a girls’ trip at Starved Rock State Park in LaSalle County, Illinois.  Just days later, the three women were found in a cave bludgeoned to death with their wrists bound.  After months of investigation and a signed confession, Chester Weger was sentenced to life in prison for the murder of the three women.  After 60 years in prison, Weger still maintains his innocence and is fighting to clear his name. Trigger Warnings: Brutal Murder (Blunt Force), Rape, Assault, Death Threats, Suicide, Animal Death Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: Canva: Collaborate with Canva for Teams! Right now, you can get a FREE 45-day extended trial when you go to Canva.me/QUEENS. Alo Moves: For a limited time, Alo Moves is offering my listeners, a free 30-day trial PLUS – get this - 50% off an annual membership. But you can only get it by going to ALOMOVES.com and use code QUEENS in all caps. © 2023 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon YouTube Editing by Jennifer Da Silva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Just after midnight on August 11th, 2003, Alaskan native, Sonya Ivanoff parted ways with her best friend and began the short walk home to her apartment from her friend’s house. This would be the last time that 19-year-old Sonya was seen alive by her best friend. A few days later, Sonya’s nude body was found just a few miles outside of her hometown of Nome, Alaska. She’d been shot once in the back of the head. Unfortunately, investigators were unable to find any DNA or obvious evidence at the scene or on Sonya’s body. They couldn’t understand how a perpetrator could leave zero DNA evidence behind. As they progressed in the investigation, two witnesses came forward and dropped a bombshell on them about Sonya’s last moments that night. What came next made the entire community of Nome, and even Alaska, question if they were really safe. **TRIGGER WARNING: MMIW, sexual assault, murder** Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/G89VUbujX7Q Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: Babbel: Right now, get up to 55% off your subscription when you go to BABBEL.com/queens. Simplisafe: Customize the perfect system for your home in just a few minutes at SIMPLISAFE.com/killerqueens. Go today and claim a free indoor security camera plus 20% off your order with Interactive Monitoring. © 2023 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon YouTube Editing by Jennifer Da Silva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Sheree Warren left her job in Salt Lake City on a mild October evening in 1985. She told a coworker she was headed to meet her estranged husband, Charles Warren, at a car dealership. But she never made it, Sheree vanished. When her car mysteriously surfaced weeks later, hundreds of miles away in Las Vegas, no one could say how it got there. When a young mother disappears under unexplained circumstances, police always turn suspicious eyes towards the husband. And although there was distrust around Charles Warren, he wasn’t the only suspect when Sheree went missing. She also had a boyfriend, a former cop named Cary Hartmann, who lived a sinister double life. Season three follows two suspects– men who both raised suspicion for investigators. But with two strong persons of interest with competing facts and evidence, it muddied the murder investigation. This season, host Dave Cawley, digs into the lives of these two men, the details of the case and examines the intersections between domestic abuse and sexual violence. The COLD team seeks to answer the question: what really happened to Sheree Warren? Hey Prime Members, you can binge all 10 episodes of COLD: The Search for Sheree ad-free on Amazon Music. Download the Amazon Music app today: Wondery.fm/KQ_ColdS3  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices