John Conner dives headfirst into some of the wildest, most unsettling true crime cases ever told in a brand-new weekly podcast where you help decide just how terrifying each story truly is. If you drift off to sleep with serial killer docs playing, lose hours deep-diving real-life mysteries, or constantly wonder what pushes a murderer over the edge, then Check the Locks is calling for your killer instincts. Tune in, weigh in, and help determine which cases are sinister enough to make you… check the locks.

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An 11-year-old girl takes a shortcut home, unaware that a stranger is about to change everything. When a surveillance camera captures her being led away, the footage launches a desperate search—and eventually becomes the key to uncovering a horrifying truth. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the abduction and murder of Carlie Brucia. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?Follow Us:<a href="http://instagram.com/checkthelockspod" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> <a href="http://twitter.com/checkthelocks" rel="nofollow">Twitter</a><a href="https://m.facebook.com/groups/1146101122851304/?ref=share" rel="nofollow">Join Our Facebook Group</a>Subscribe to our <a href="http://patreon.com/checkthelocks" rel="nofollow">Patreon</a>Visit our <a href="http://checkthelockspod.com/" rel="nofollow">website</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/check-the-locks-a-true-crime-podcast/id1618014949" rel="nofollow">Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts</a>This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday. Sources:<a href="https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/fl-supreme-court/1504427.html" rel="nofollow">SMITH v. STATE (2009) | FindLaw</a><a href="http://heraldtribune.com/picture-gallery/news/crime/2024/02/01/20-years-since-the-carlie-brucia-abduction-in-sarasota/72415141007/" rel="nofollow">20 years since the Carlie Brucia abduction in Sarasota</a><a href="https://www.oxygen.com/crime-news/the-carlie-brucia-kidnapping-what-happened" rel="nofollow">The Kidnapping Of Carlie Brucia: What Happened To The Florida 11-Year-Old? | Oxygen</a><a href="http://www.rosebrucia.org" rel="nofollow">Rose Brucia Educational Foundation</a><a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/carlies-mom-i-want-him-dead/" rel="nofollow">Carlie&#39;s Mom: I Want Him Dead - CBS News</a><a href="https://www.fox13news.com/news/joseph-smith-convicted-of-killing-11-year-old-carlie-brucia-dies-in-florida-prison" rel="nofollow">Joseph Smith, convicted of killing 11-year-old Carlie Brucia, dies in Florida prison | FOX 13 Tampa Bay</a><a href="https://people.com/crime/mom-carlie-brucia-florida-girl-killed-in-high-profile-2004-case-dies-suspected-drug-overdose/" rel="nofollow">Mother of Carlie Brucia, Florida Girl Killed in High-Profile 2004 Case, Dies of Suspected Drug Overdose</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?list=PLC4mqmKvz1IbwTpGeIrc0z7EbYEC3vCA4&v=ve9GOekgkv8" rel="nofollow">Tragic Murder of 11-Year-Old Carlie Brucia | Murdered at First Sight</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

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The Man in the Video

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An 18-year-old college student heads out for a jog she has done a million times before. But when her dog returns home without her, a frantic search begins—and ends with a discovery that leaves a small Washington community haunted for decades. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Mandy Stavik. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?Follow Us:<a href="http://instagram.com/checkthelockspod" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> <a href="http://twitter.com/checkthelocks" rel="nofollow">Twitter</a><a href="https://m.facebook.com/groups/1146101122851304/?ref=share" rel="nofollow">Join Our Facebook Group</a>Subscribe to our <a href="http://patreon.com/checkthelocks" rel="nofollow">Patreon</a>Visit our <a href="http://checkthelockspod.com/" rel="nofollow">website</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/check-the-locks-a-true-crime-podcast/id1618014949" rel="nofollow">Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts</a>This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday. Sources:<a href="https://lizjin.medium.com/in-1989-18-year-old-mandy-stavik-was-raped-and-murdered-over-thanksgiving-weekend-be7bb2a5cbad" rel="nofollow">In 1989, 18-Year-Old Mandy Stavik was Raped and Murdered over Thanksgiving Weekend</a><a href="https://abcnews.com/US/100-volunteered-bakery-worker-dna-crack-30-year/story?id=65537828" rel="nofollow">&#39;I 100% volunteered to do it&#39;: How bakery worker got DNA to crack 30-year-old murder case - ABC News</a><a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/mandy-stavik-case-how-two-moms-chatting-at-a-water-park-helped-crack-thanksgiving-cold-case-murder/" rel="nofollow">Mandy Stavik case: How two moms chatting at a water park helped crack a Thanksgiving cold case murder - CBS News</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=17s&v=8zpi_kj0g8k" rel="nofollow">The Murder of Mandy Stavik | Murdered at First Sight</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

The Long Way Home

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A routine walk home from school turns deadly when a stranger with a rifle suddenly ambushes two teenage friends. One girl survives, but the other is killed—and investigators soon uncover a disturbing obsession, a chilling confession, and a plan that had been set in motion long before the gunfire began. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Lauren Landavazo. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?Follow Us:<a href="http://instagram.com/checkthelockspod" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> <a href="http://twitter.com/checkthelocks" rel="nofollow">Twitter</a><a href="https://m.facebook.com/groups/1146101122851304/?ref=share" rel="nofollow">Join Our Facebook Group</a>Subscribe to our <a href="http://patreon.com/checkthelocks" rel="nofollow">Patreon</a>Visit our <a href="http://checkthelockspod.com/" rel="nofollow">website</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/check-the-locks-a-true-crime-podcast/id1618014949" rel="nofollow">Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts</a>This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday. Sources:<a href="https://medium.com/@coffeecrimeandcosmetics/obsession-delusion-then-murder-13-year-old-lauren-landavaso-gunned-down-by-a-boyfriend-she-b753fdbac54d" rel="nofollow">Obsession, Delusion, then Murder: 13-year-old Lauren Landavazo gunned down by a “boyfriend” she didn’t know existed! | by Belle - Cup of Coffee and Crime | Medium</a><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=218s&v=9I_L24Gb2Zc" rel="nofollow">The Shocking Murder of 13-Year-Old Lauren Landavazo | Murdered at First Sight</a><a href="https://www.texomashomepage.com/news/local-news/top-story-2018-kody-lott-trial/" rel="nofollow">Top Story 2018: Kody Lott Trial</a><a href="https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/crime/his-obsession-turned-a-walk-home-into-tragedy/vi-AA22HrCl?ocid=ob-fb-frfr-792" rel="nofollow">His obsession turned a walk home into tragedy</a><a href="https://www.oxygen.com/crime-time/kody-austin-lott-on-trial-murder-lauren-landavazo-wichita-county-texas" rel="nofollow">Suspect Who Allegedly Said Devil Told Him To Shoot Two 13-Year-Old-Girls Heads To Trial | Oxygen</a><a href="https://www.newschannel6now.com/story/39070418/live-coverage-kody-lott-murder-trial/" rel="nofollow">Kody Lott sentenced to life plus 20 years for 2016 deadly shooting</a><a href="https://www.oxygen.com/crime-time/makayla-smith-testifies-against-kody-austin-lott-who-allegedly-murdered-lauren-landavazo" rel="nofollow">&#39;Please Let Her Live&#39; 13-Year-Old Girl Cried After Seeing Friend Gunned Down By Alleged Stalker | Oxygen</a><a href="https://www.oxygen.com/crime-time/makayla-smith-testifies-against-kody-austin-lott-who-allegedly-murdered-lauren-landavazo" rel="nofollow">&#39;Please Let Her Live&#39; 13-Year-Old Girl Cried After Seeing Friend Gunned Down By Alleged Stalker | Oxygen</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

The Last Walk Home

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A mother is found brutally murdered inside her Minnesota home, and the investigation quickly turns toward the person who was closest to her. A bitter argument, a hammer, and a trail of unsettling clues reveal a family tragedy that leaves investigators questioning what really happened behind closed doors. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Georgina Lee Monk. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?Follow Us:<a href="http://instagram.com/checkthelockspod" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> <a href="http://twitter.com/checkthelocks" rel="nofollow">Twitter</a><a href="https://m.facebook.com/groups/1146101122851304/?ref=share" rel="nofollow">Join Our Facebook Group</a>Subscribe to our <a href="http://patreon.com/checkthelocks" rel="nofollow">Patreon</a>Visit our <a href="http://checkthelockspod.com/" rel="nofollow">website</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/check-the-locks-a-true-crime-podcast/id1618014949" rel="nofollow">Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts</a>This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday. Sources:<a href="https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/maplewood-girl-17-charged-killing-205100803.html" rel="nofollow">Maplewood girl, 17, charged with killing her mother with a hammer</a><a href="https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/minn-teen-allegedly-killed-mom-165439043.html" rel="nofollow">Minn. Teen Allegedly Killed Mom After She Took Away Her Phone: Neighbor</a><a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/maplewood-girl-17-charged-moms-murder/" rel="nofollow">Neighbors warned of daughter&#39;s increasing aggression before Maplewood mother beaten to death, charges say - CBS Minnesota</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

The Minnesota Mother

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A 74-year-old woman opened her home to family, never imagining the greatest danger was already inside. After the beloved Kentucky grandmother is beaten to death, investigators uncover a case marked by unimaginable violence and a shocking piece of evidence that would become central to the prosecution. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Cheri Kaye Oliver. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?Follow Us:<a href="http://instagram.com/checkthelockspod" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> <a href="http://twitter.com/checkthelocks" rel="nofollow">Twitter</a><a href="https://m.facebook.com/groups/1146101122851304/?ref=share" rel="nofollow">Join Our Facebook Group</a>Subscribe to our <a href="http://patreon.com/checkthelocks" rel="nofollow">Patreon</a>Visit our <a href="http://checkthelockspod.com/" rel="nofollow">website</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/check-the-locks-a-true-crime-podcast/id1618014949" rel="nofollow">Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts</a>Check the Locks Podcast is Supported By: <a href="http://audibletrial.com/checkthelocks" rel="nofollow">Audible: Enjoy 30 Days for Free</a>This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday. Sources:<a href="https://truecrimenews.com/2026/07/09/nothing-short-of-animalistic-kentucky-teen-recorded-himself-beating-grandmother-to-death-with-metal-tumbler/" rel="nofollow">‘Nothing short of animalistic’: Kentucky teen recorded himself beating grandmother to death with metal tumbler</a><a href="https://www.swindler-currinfh.com/obituaries/cheri-oliver" rel="nofollow">Cheri Kaye Oliver Obituary Oct 8, 2024 - Swindler &amp; Currin Funeral Homes</a><a href="https://www.wcpo.com/news/local-news/kenton-county/erlanger/erlanger-man-who-beat-his-grandmother-to-death-sentenced-to-life-in-prison" rel="nofollow">Erlanger man who beat his grandmother to death sentenced to life in prison</a><a href="https://www.wwnytv.com/2024/10/15/911-caller-claims-18-year-old-accused-killing-grandmother-with-tumbler-was-out-control/" rel="nofollow">911 caller claims 18-year-old accused of killing grandmother with tumbler was ‘out of control’</a><a href="https://kfoxtv.com/news/nation-world/northern-kentucky-man-sentenced-barbaric-murder-grandmother-cincinnati-kenton-county-wyatt-testerman-cheri-oliver-beat-stomped-recorded-video-drugs-acid" rel="nofollow">19-year-old Northern Kentucky man sentenced for &#39;barbaric&#39; murder of grandmother</a><a href="https://dayton247now.com/news/local/northern-kentucky-man-admits-to-killing-his-grandmother-was-abusing-acid-at-the-time-cincinnati-wyatt-testerman-cheri-oliver-ridgwood-drive-acid-drugs-guilty-plea-mental-illness" rel="nofollow">Northern Kentucky man admits to killing his grandmother, was abusing acid at the time</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Grandmother's House

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A family outing at a Portland park turns into every parent&#39;s worst nightmare when a stranger allegedly tries to pull a 7-year-old girl away in broad daylight. It takes the child&#39;s parents—and courageous bystanders—to stop the attack before police arrive. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss a breaking story in Oregon. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?Follow Us:<a href="http://instagram.com/checkthelockspod" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> <a href="http://twitter.com/checkthelocks" rel="nofollow">Twitter</a><a href="https://m.facebook.com/groups/1146101122851304/?ref=share" rel="nofollow">Join Our Facebook Group</a>Subscribe to our <a href="http://patreon.com/checkthelocks" rel="nofollow">Patreon</a>Visit our <a href="http://checkthelockspod.com/" rel="nofollow">website</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/check-the-locks-a-true-crime-podcast/id1618014949" rel="nofollow">Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts</a>Check the Locks Podcast is Supported By: <a href="http://audibletrial.com/checkthelocks" rel="nofollow">Audible: Enjoy 30 Days for Free</a>This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday. Sources:<a href="https://abcnews4.com/news/nation-world/i-am-god-would-be-naked-kidnapper-blames-manic-episode-and-lack-of-sleep-for-actions-daniel-christopher-vasey-portland-multnomah-county-oregon-tom-mccall-waterfront-park-salmon-street-springs" rel="nofollow">&#39;I am God!&#39; Would be naked kidnapper blames manic episode and lack of sleep for actions</a><a href="https://truecrimenews.com/2026/07/14/naked-man-allegedly-tried-to-kidnap-7-year-old-girl-from-oregon-park/" rel="nofollow">Naked man allegedly tried to kidnap 7-year-old girl from Oregon park</a><a href="https://www.portland.gov/police/news/2026/7/12/man-arrested-attempted-kidnapping-7-year-old-girl-waterfront-park" rel="nofollow">Man Arrested for Attempted Kidnapping of 7-year-old Girl in Waterfront Park | Portland.gov</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Predator In The Park

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When a woman is murdered inside her home, a quiet Tennessee community is left searching for answers. As investigators piece together what happened behind closed doors, the victim&#39;s husband is arrested and charged with criminal homicide. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Allison Rawl. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?Follow Us:<a href="http://instagram.com/checkthelockspod" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> <a href="http://twitter.com/checkthelocks" rel="nofollow">Twitter</a><a href="https://m.facebook.com/groups/1146101122851304/?ref=share" rel="nofollow">Join Our Facebook Group</a>Subscribe to our <a href="http://patreon.com/checkthelocks" rel="nofollow">Patreon</a>Visit our <a href="http://checkthelockspod.com/" rel="nofollow">website</a><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/check-the-locks-a-true-crime-podcast/id1618014949" rel="nofollow">Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts</a>Check the Locks Podcast is Supported By: <a href="http://audibletrial.com/checkthelocks" rel="nofollow">Audible: Enjoy 30 Days for Free</a>This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday. Sources:<a href="https://www.williamsonscene.com/news/detectives-college-grove-homicide-suspect-admitted-he-ate-some-of-wife-during-killing/article_49654ec8-3e47-4be8-aad6-27ed214d4444.html" rel="nofollow">Detectives: College Grove Homicide Suspect Admitted He ‘Ate Some of’ Wife During Killing | News | williamsonscene.com</a><a href="https://www.williamsonscene.com/news/douglas-kirk-rawl-homicide-college-grove-tn/article_8c159d5e-da26-42d2-8379-64e92b7cf14b.html" rel="nofollow">https://www.williamsonscene.com/news/douglas-kirk-rawl-homicide-college-grove-tn/article_8c159d5e-da26-42d2-8379-64e92b7cf14b.html</a><a href="https://www.wsmv.com/2026/07/06/tn-man-told-911-his-wife-was-devil-hes-jesus-before-allegedly-killing-her-heres-what-we-know/" rel="nofollow">https://www.wsmv.com/2026/07/06/tn-man-told-911-his-wife-was-devil-hes-jesus-before-allegedly-killing-her-heres-what-we-know/</a><a href="https://truecrimenews.com/2026/07/08/pharmacist-who-allegedly-tried-to-pull-wife-s-head-off-shot-her-and-ate-her-remains-told-911-dispatchers-she-was-dead-as-fried-chicken/" rel="nofollow">https://truecrimenews.com/2026/07/08/pharmacist-who-allegedly-tried-to-pull-wife-s-head-off-shot-her-and-ate-her-remains-told-911-dispatchers-she-was-dead-as-fried-chicken/</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

My Wife, The Devil

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When the 20-year-old college student is found murdered inside her own apartment, investigators must determine whether the killer was someone she knew... or someone who already had a way inside. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Jenna Verhaalen. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?Follow Us:<a href="http://instagram.com/checkthelockspod" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> <a href="http://twitter.com/checkthelocks" rel="nofollow">Twitter</a><a href="https://m.facebook.com/groups/1146101122851304/?ref=share" rel="nofollow">Join Our Facebook Group</a>Subscribe to our <a href="http://patreon.com/checkthelocks" rel="nofollow">Patreon</a>Visit our <a href="http://checkthelockspod.com/" rel="nofollow">website</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/check-the-locks-a-true-crime-podcast/id1618014949" rel="nofollow">Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts</a>Check the Locks Podcast is Supported By: <a href="http://audibletrial.com/checkthelocks" rel="nofollow">Audible: Enjoy 30 Days for Free</a>This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday. Sources:<a href="https://forensicfilesnow.com/index.php/tag/jenna-verhaalen/" rel="nofollow">Jenna Verhaalen Archives - Forensic Files Now</a><a href="https://thecinemaholic.com/jenna-verhaalen-murder-where-is-jeremiah-rosser-now/" rel="nofollow">Jenna Verhaalen Murder: Where is Jeremiah Rosser Now?</a><a href="https://medium.com/the-criminalist/college-student-jenna-verhaalen-was-murdered-in-her-apartment-73e92c094fc9" rel="nofollow">College Student Jenna Verhaalen Was Murdered in Her Apartment | by Ana Writes | The Criminalist | Medium</a><a href="https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/statesman/name/jenna-verhaalen-obituary?id=49798754" rel="nofollow">Jenna Verhaalen Obituary (2008) - Austin, TX - Austin American-Statesman</a>Forensic Files - S14 E13 - Low Maintenace  Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

The Last One Inside

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When a house fire erupts in rural Washington, an 11-year-old boy is reported missing, and a desperate search begins. But as investigators sift through the ashes, they uncover a far more sinister truth—one that points to betrayal from the person who should have protected him most. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Christopher Wood. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?Follow Us:<a href="http://instagram.com/checkthelockspod" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> <a href="http://twitter.com/checkthelocks" rel="nofollow">Twitter</a><a href="https://m.facebook.com/groups/1146101122851304/?ref=share" rel="nofollow">Join Our Facebook Group</a>Subscribe to our <a href="http://patreon.com/checkthelocks" rel="nofollow">Patreon</a>Visit our <a href="http://checkthelockspod.com/" rel="nofollow">website</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/check-the-locks-a-true-crime-podcast/id1618014949" rel="nofollow">Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts</a>Check the Locks Podcast is Supported By: <a href="http://audibletrial.com/checkthelocks" rel="nofollow">Audible: Enjoy 30 Days for Free</a>This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday. Sources:<a href="https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/19990309/2948477/did-boy-pay-deadly-price-for-fathers-debts----money-mattered-most-to-man-accused-of-killing-son-for-insurance-accusers-say" rel="nofollow">Did Boy Pay Deadly Price For Father&#39;s Debts? -- Money Mattered Most To Man Accused Of Killing Son For Insurance, Accusers Say | The Seattle Times</a><a href="https://forensictales.com/a-cereal-killer/" rel="nofollow">A Cereal Killer – Forensic Tales</a><a href="https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/19990601/2963955/arson-slaying-suspect-dies-in-apparent-suicide----spokane-county-man-accused-of-strangling-son" rel="nofollow">Arson-Slaying Suspect Dies In Apparent Suicide -- Spokane County Man Accused Of Strangling Son | The Seattle Times</a><a href="https://www.spokesman.com/stories/1999/jun/01/murder-suspect-wood-kills-himself-father-was/" rel="nofollow">Murder Suspect Wood Kills Himself Father Was Accused Of Murdering 11-Year-Old Son</a><a href="https://www.spokesman.com/stories/1999/jun/03/wood-left-no-confession-detectives-say/" rel="nofollow">Wood Left No Confession, Detectives Say</a>Forensic Files - Season 10, Episode 12 - Cereal Killer Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

The House Fire Lie

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When a respected Colorado businessman is found brutally murdered in his own home, investigators uncover a twisted plot of greed, deception, and an unlikely clue hidden in his final meal. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Gerald Boggs. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?Follow Us:<a href="http://instagram.com/checkthelockspod" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> <a href="http://twitter.com/checkthelocks" rel="nofollow">Twitter</a><a href="https://m.facebook.com/groups/1146101122851304/?ref=share" rel="nofollow">Join Our Facebook Group</a>Subscribe to our <a href="http://patreon.com/checkthelocks" rel="nofollow">Patreon</a>Visit our <a href="http://checkthelockspod.com/" rel="nofollow">website</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/check-the-locks-a-true-crime-podcast/id1618014949" rel="nofollow">Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts</a>Check the Locks Podcast is Supported By: <a href="http://audibletrial.com/checkthelocks" rel="nofollow">Audible: Enjoy 30 Days for Free</a>This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday. Sources:<a href="https://www.steamboatpilot.com/news/crime-of-the-century-the-black-widow-murder-case/" rel="nofollow">Crime of the Century: The Black Widow murder case | SteamboatToday.com</a><a href="https://forensicfilesnow.com/index.php/tag/jill-coit/" rel="nofollow">Jill Coit Archives - Forensic Files Now</a><a href="https://www.oxygen.com/black-widow-murders/crime-news/black-widow-murders-bigamist-killer-jill-coit-case" rel="nofollow">Wigs, Stun Gun, Escape Plan: How An Ex-Wife Plotted The Murder Of Her 8th Husband | Oxygen</a><a href="https://maamodt.asp.radford.edu/psyc%20405/serial%20killers/Coit,%20Jill%20-%202005.pdf" rel="nofollow">Jill Coit</a><a href="https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/crime-botany-forensics-murder-last-meal-bock-norris" rel="nofollow">How a Victim’s Last Meal Can Identify a Killer</a><a href="https://www.colorado.edu/coloradan/2016/03/01/planted-evidence" rel="nofollow">Planted Evidence | Alumni Association | University of Colorado Boulder</a><a href="https://www.steamboatpilot.com/news/crime-of-the-century-the-black-widow-murder-case/" rel="nofollow">Crime of the Century: The Black Widow murder case | SteamboatToday.com</a>Forensic Files - Season 8, Episode 12 - Order Up Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Short Order Murder

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In 1987, women across Richmond were locking their doors, but a lurking predator always seemed to find a way inside. As fear gripped an entire community, investigators raced to stop a killer whose crimes would ultimately change forensic science forever. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the Southside Strangler, Timothy Wilson Spencer. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?Follow Us:<a href="http://instagram.com/checkthelockspod" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> <a href="http://twitter.com/checkthelocks" rel="nofollow">Twitter</a><a href="https://m.facebook.com/groups/1146101122851304/?ref=share" rel="nofollow">Join Our Facebook Group</a>Subscribe to our <a href="http://patreon.com/checkthelocks" rel="nofollow">Patreon</a>Visit our <a href="http://checkthelockspod.com/" rel="nofollow">website</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/check-the-locks-a-true-crime-podcast/id1618014949" rel="nofollow">Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts</a>Check the Locks Podcast is Supported By: <a href="http://audibletrial.com/checkthelocks" rel="nofollow">Audible: Enjoy 30 Days for Free</a>This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday. Sources:<a href="https://innocenceproject.org/cases/david-vasquez/" rel="nofollow">David Vasquez - Innocence Project</a><a href="https://www.aetv.com/articles/how-southside-strangler-was-caught-convicted" rel="nofollow">How Was the Southside Strangler Caught? | A&amp;E</a><a href="https://arlingtonhistorical.com/items/show/285" rel="nofollow">The Case of the Southside Strangler: The novel forensic technology offered new hope of scientifically linking individuals to crimes.</a><a href="https://law.justia.com/cases/virginia/supreme-court/1989/881268-1.html" rel="nofollow">Spencer v. Com. :: 1989 :: Supreme Court of Virginia Decisions</a><a href="https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/F3/5/758/626409/" rel="nofollow">Timothy W. Spencer, Petitioner-appellant, v. Edward W. Murray, Director, Respondent-appellee, 5 F.3d 758 (4th Cir. 1993)</a><a href="https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/F3/5/758/626409/" rel="nofollow">Timothy W. Spencer, Petitioner-appellant, v. Edward W. Murray, Director, Respondent-appellee, 5 F.3d 758 (4th Cir. 1993)</a><a href="https://law.justia.com/cases/virginia/supreme-court/1990/900001-1.html" rel="nofollow">Spencer v. Com. :: 1990 :: Supreme Court of Virginia Decisions</a><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/1994/04/28/us/murderer-put-to-death-in-virginia.html" rel="nofollow">Murderer Put to Death In Virginia - The New York Times</a>Forensic Files - Season 1, Episode 6 - Southside Strangler Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

The Southside Killer

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In July 1993, a 27-year-old musician was beaten, raped, and killed while walking home through Seattle. An hour and a half later, the beloved lead singer of The Gits was found dumped in the street, leaving the city searching for answers. For nearly a decade, her killer remained unknown—until a breakthrough in DNA technology finally broke the case. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Mia Zapata. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?Follow Us:<a href="http://instagram.com/checkthelockspod" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> <a href="http://twitter.com/checkthelocks" rel="nofollow">Twitter</a><a href="https://m.facebook.com/groups/1146101122851304/?ref=share" rel="nofollow">Join Our Facebook Group</a>Subscribe to our <a href="http://patreon.com/checkthelocks" rel="nofollow">Patreon</a>Visit our <a href="http://checkthelockspod.com/" rel="nofollow">website</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/check-the-locks-a-true-crime-podcast/id1618014949" rel="nofollow">Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts</a>Check the Locks Podcast is Supported By: <a href="http://audibletrial.com/checkthelocks" rel="nofollow">Audible: Enjoy 30 Days for Free</a>This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday. Sources:<a href="https://www.ebsco.com/research-starters/music/grunge-music" rel="nofollow">Grunge music | Music | Research Starters | EBSCO Research</a><a href="https://www.udiscovermusic.com/stories/top-10-seattle-grunge-bands/" rel="nofollow">10 of the Best Seattle Grunge Bands | uDiscover</a><a href="https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/mia-zapata-punk-musician-murdered-in-1993-changing-seattle-grunge-scene-694965/" rel="nofollow">Mia Zapata: Punk Musician Murdered in 1993, Changing Seattle Grunge Scene</a><a href="https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diagnostics/21462-covid-19-and-pcr-testing" rel="nofollow">PCR Test: What It Is, How It Works &amp; Results</a><a href="https://www.fbi.gov/how-we-can-help-you/dna-fingerprint-act-of-2005-expungement-policy/codis-and-ndis-fact-sheet" rel="nofollow">CODIS and NDIS Fact Sheet — FBI</a><a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/who-murdered-the-rock-star-07-01-2005/" rel="nofollow">Who Murdered The Rock Star? - CBS News</a><a href="https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2003-jan-12-na-zapata12-story.html" rel="nofollow">Man Held in Singer&#39;s 1993 Killing - Los Angeles Times</a><a href="https://www.teachhomealive.org" rel="nofollow">Home Alive</a>Forensic Files - Season 12, Episode 7 - The Day the Music Died Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Mia Zapata: The Walk Home

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For months, neighbors at a Dallas condo complex heard the arguments — complaints, threats, and rising tension between two apartments. Then, on a cold February morning in 2013, two people would lose their lives. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the murders of Michelle Jackson and Jamie Stafford. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?Follow Us:<a href="http://instagram.com/checkthelockspod" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> <a href="http://twitter.com/checkthelocks" rel="nofollow">Twitter</a><a href="https://m.facebook.com/groups/1146101122851304/?ref=share" rel="nofollow">Join Our Facebook Group</a>Subscribe to our <a href="http://patreon.com/checkthelocks" rel="nofollow">Patreon</a>Visit our <a href="http://checkthelockspod.com/" rel="nofollow">website</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/check-the-locks-a-true-crime-podcast/id1618014949" rel="nofollow">Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts</a>Check the Locks Podcast is Supported By: <a href="http://audibletrial.com/checkthelocks" rel="nofollow">Audible: Enjoy 30 Days for Free</a>This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday. Sources:<a href="https://dallas.culturemap.com/news/city-life/01-07-14-murder-neighbors-dog-poop-porch-trial-shooting-chung-kim" rel="nofollow">Trial begins for Dallas man accused of murdering neighbors in dog-poop dispute</a><a href="https://www.nbcdfw.com/news/local/man-gets-life-in-prison-for-killing-neighbors-over-dog-waste/101216/" rel="nofollow">Man Gets Life in Prison for Killing Neighbors Over Dog Waste</a><a href="https://houston.culturemap.com/news/city-life/01-08-14-murders-in-dog-poop-dispute-complicated-by-race-language-barrier-and-civil-behavior-1" rel="nofollow">Murders in dog-poop dispute complicated by race, language barrier and uncivil behavior - CultureMap Houston</a><a href="https://www.dallasnews.com/news/crime/2013/02/05/dallas-police-say-elderly-man-apparently-killed-couple-over-dog-droppings/" rel="nofollow">Dallas police say elderly man apparently killed couple over dog droppings</a><a href="https://www.dallasobserver.com/news/dog-poop-slaying-suspect-chung-kim-had-long-history-of-murder-threats-prosecutors-say-7125830/" rel="nofollow">Dog Poop Slaying Suspect Chung Kim Had Long History of Murder Threats, Prosecutors Say</a><a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/texas/news/neighbor-accused-of-dog-poop-double-murder-claims-self-defense/" rel="nofollow">Neighbor Accused Of Dog Poop Double Murder Claims Self Defense - CBS Texas</a><a href="https://law.justia.com/lawsearch?query=Chung+Kim" rel="nofollow">https://law.justia.com/lawsearch?query=Chung%20Kim</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

The Neighbor Downstairs

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This week marks 4 years of Check the Locks Podcast. Join John Conner for a very special re-release of the first episode. A giant thank you to anyone who has supported this podcast over the years. It means the world!It&#39;s February 1997, and a horrific double murder has a southern town gripped in fear. How could this happen? Will the killer strike again? Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner in their debut episode as they dive deep into the dark to investigate Nashville&#39;s &#34;Fast Food Killer,&#34; Paul Dennis Reid. Will this terrifying, true crime case be enough to make you...Check the Locks.Follow Us:<a href="http://instagram.com/checkthelockspod" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> <a href="http://twitter.com/checkthelocks" rel="nofollow">Twitter</a><a href="https://m.facebook.com/groups/1146101122851304/?ref=share" rel="nofollow">Join Our Facebook Group</a>Subscribe to our <a href="http://patreon.com/checkthelocks" rel="nofollow">Patreon</a>Visit our <a href="http://checkthelockspod.com/" rel="nofollow">website</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/check-the-locks-a-true-crime-podcast/id1618014949" rel="nofollow">Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts</a>Check the Locks Podcast is Supported By: <a href="http://audibletrial.com/checkthelocks" rel="nofollow">Audible: Enjoy 30 Days for Free</a>This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday.  Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Revisited: Nashville's Fast Food Killer

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On a warm June night in 1981, a 15-year-old girl in Michigan visited an ice cream parlor and never came home. Delays, dead ends, and decades of silence turned a teenage disappearance into one of Michigan’s most haunting mysteries. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the disappearance of Kim Larrow and Michigan&#39;s Missing Girls. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?Follow Us:<a href="http://instagram.com/checkthelockspod" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> <a href="http://twitter.com/checkthelocks" rel="nofollow">Twitter</a><a href="https://m.facebook.com/groups/1146101122851304/?ref=share" rel="nofollow">Join Our Facebook Group</a>Subscribe to our <a href="http://patreon.com/checkthelocks" rel="nofollow">Patreon</a>Visit our <a href="http://checkthelockspod.com/" rel="nofollow">website</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/check-the-locks-a-true-crime-podcast/id1618014949" rel="nofollow">Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts</a>Check the Locks Podcast is Supported By: <a href="http://audibletrial.com/checkthelocks" rel="nofollow">Audible: Enjoy 30 Days for Free</a>This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday. Sources:<a href="https://www.freep.com/story/news/2018/05/10/suspected-serial-killer-boasted-killings/595717002/?gca-cat=p&gca-ds=sophi&gca-epti=z1135xxu113736e1135xxv002636&gca-ft=244&gca-uir=false&gnt-cfr=1" rel="nofollow">https://www.freep.com/story/news/2018/05/10/suspected-serial-killer-boasted-killings/595717002/?gnt-cfr=1&amp;gca-cat=p&amp;gca-uir=false&amp;gca-epti=z1135xxu113736e1135xxv002636&amp;gca-ft=244&amp;gca-ds=sophi</a><a href="https://medium.com/@Charlie_OBrien/the-disappearance-of-kim-larrow-4fd4047a3517" rel="nofollow">The Disappearance of Kim Larrow</a><a href="https://www.wzzm13.com/article/news/crime/police-say-suspected-serial-killer-touted-body-count/69-550710931" rel="nofollow">Police say suspected serial killer touted body count | wzzm13.com</a><a href="https://www.w-z.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/10/Family_Finds_Closure.pdf" rel="nofollow">In girl&#39;s wooded grave, a family finds closure</a><a href="https://disappearedblog.com/kim-larrow/" rel="nofollow">The Disappearance of Kim Larrow</a><a href="https://people.com/crime/murderer-allegedly-bragged-about-7-victims-as-cops-search-same-area-where-a-body-was-already-found/" rel="nofollow">Michigan Murderer Bragged About Killing 7 Girls: Police</a><a href="https://wmich.edu/coldcase/cases/kim-larrow" rel="nofollow">Kim Larrow | Cold Case Program with Michigan State Police</a><a href="https://www.mlive.com/news/erry-2018/05/e6463dcb834876/possible_victims_of_suspected.html" rel="nofollow">Police believe these five girls may have been victims of suspected serial killer - mlive.com</a><a href="https://www.hometownlife.com/story/news/2025/06/08/kim-larrow-canton-cold-case-disappearance-new-leads/84032418007/" rel="nofollow">Kim Larrow disappeared more than 40 years ago. Canton police search for answers in cold case</a><a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/detroit/news/arthur-ream-serving-life-for-killing-michigan-teen-girl-dies-in-prison/" rel="nofollow">Man serving life for killing Michigan teen girl dies in prison - CBS Detroit</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Kim Larrow & Michigan's Missing Girls

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On a spring morning in 2003, a 13-year-old girl left for her school bus stop in Nashville—and vanished blocks from home. No struggle, no clear suspect, and decades of rumors have left one of Tennessee’s most haunting missing child cases shrouded in mystery. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the disappearance of Tabitha Danielle Tuders. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?Follow Us:<a href="http://instagram.com/checkthelockspod" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> <a href="http://twitter.com/checkthelocks" rel="nofollow">Twitter</a><a href="https://m.facebook.com/groups/1146101122851304/?ref=share" rel="nofollow">Join Our Facebook Group</a>Subscribe to our <a href="http://patreon.com/checkthelocks" rel="nofollow">Patreon</a>Visit our <a href="http://checkthelockspod.com/" rel="nofollow">website</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/check-the-locks-a-true-crime-podcast/id1618014949" rel="nofollow">Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts</a>Check the Locks Podcast is Supported By: <a href="http://audibletrial.com/checkthelocks" rel="nofollow">Audible: Enjoy 30 Days for Free</a>This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday. Sources:<a href="https://www.missingkids.org/blog/2019/pre-update/vanished-in-nashville" rel="nofollow">Vanished in Nashville</a><a href="https://fox17.com/news/local/new-leads-in-tabitha-tuders-case-point-detectives-back-to-nashville" rel="nofollow">New leads in Tabitha Tuders case point detectives back to Nashville</a><a href="https://www.wkrn.com/news/father-tabitha-tuders-tip-found-to-be-hoax/amp/" rel="nofollow">Father: Tabitha Tuders tip found to be hoax - Nashville</a><a href="https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/kidnap/tabitha-danielle-tuders" rel="nofollow">TABITHA DANIELLE TUDERS — FBI</a><a href="https://www.tennessean.com/story/news/local/2025/06/29/nashville-teen-tabitha-tuders-vanished-22-years-ago-look-back-at-the-case/84181447007/" rel="nofollow">Nashville teen Tabitha Tuders missing for 22 years. What happened?</a><a href="http://www.nashvillecrimestoppers.com/sitemenu.aspx?ID=161&P=contactus" rel="nofollow">www.nashvillecrimestoppers.com/sitemenu.aspx?P=contactus&amp;ID=161</a>Disappeared - S9 E10 - The Last Stop Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Tabitha Tuders: Blocks from Home

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In 1974, a teenage girl answers a call about a babysitting job—an ordinary opportunity, or so it seems. She leaves home for her first day of work. But she never returns. Nearly 50 years later, loved ones continue to search for answers. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the disappearance of Margaret Ellen Fox. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?Follow Us:<a href="http://instagram.com/checkthelockspod" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> <a href="http://twitter.com/checkthelocks" rel="nofollow">Twitter</a><a href="https://m.facebook.com/groups/1146101122851304/?ref=share" rel="nofollow">Join Our Facebook Group</a>Subscribe to our <a href="http://patreon.com/checkthelocks" rel="nofollow">Patreon</a>Visit our <a href="http://checkthelockspod.com/" rel="nofollow">website</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/check-the-locks-a-true-crime-podcast/id1618014949" rel="nofollow">Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts</a>Check the Locks is Supported By: <a href="http://audibletrial.com/checkthelocks" rel="nofollow">Audible: Enjoy 30 Days for Free</a>This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday. Sources:<a href="https://charleyproject.org/case/margaret-ellen-fox" rel="nofollow">Margaret Ellen Fox – The Charley Project</a><a href="https://lizjin.medium.com/the-disappearance-of-margaret-ellen-fox-5d5151aa21f" rel="nofollow">The Disappearance of Margaret Ellen Fox | by Liz Jin</a><a href="https://www.burlingtoncountytimes.com/story/news/2017/09/10/the-mysterious-disappearance-margaret-fox/16783782007/?gca-cat=p&gca-ds=sophi&gca-epti=z117673e002200v117673d--76--b--76--&gca-ft=199&gca-uir=true&gnt-cfr=1" rel="nofollow">https://www.burlingtoncountytimes.com/story/news/2017/09/10/the-mysterious-disappearance-margaret-fox/16783782007/?gnt-cfr=1&amp;gca-cat=p&amp;gca-uir=true&amp;gca-epti=z117673e002200v117673d--76--b--76--&amp;gca-ft=199&amp;gca-ds=sophi</a><a href="https://truecrimemusings.com/2025/07/05/the-disappearance-of-margaret-ellen-fox-unsolved-1974-babysitting-abduction/" rel="nofollow">The Disappearance of Margaret Ellen Fox: Unsolved 1974 Babysitting Abduction – True Crime Musings</a><a href="https://www.fbi.gov/audio-repository/newark-margaret-ellen-fox-phone-call-062419.mp3/view" rel="nofollow">FBI Newark Margaret Fox Cold Case Phone Call</a><a href="https://vocal.media/criminal/a-14-year-old-girl-heads-to-a-neighbouring-town-to-babysit-and-is-never-seen-again" rel="nofollow">A 14 Year Old Girl Heads To A Neighbouring Town To Babysit And Is Never Seen Again | Criminal</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

Margaret is Missing

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One morning in Morgan Hill, CA, a 15-year-old girl vanished on her way to the school bus—leaving behind only silence and a trail that didn’t quite make sense. 14 years later, her family is still searching for answers-and fighting for justice. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the abduction and murder of Sierra LaMar. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?Follow Us:<a href="http://instagram.com/checkthelockspod" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> <a href="http://twitter.com/checkthelocks" rel="nofollow">Twitter</a><a href="https://m.facebook.com/groups/1146101122851304/?ref=share" rel="nofollow">Join Our Facebook Group</a>Subscribe to our <a href="http://patreon.com/checkthelocks" rel="nofollow">Patreon</a>Visit our <a href="http://checkthelockspod.com/" rel="nofollow">website</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/check-the-locks-a-true-crime-podcast/id1618014949" rel="nofollow">Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts</a>Check the Locks is Supported By: <a href="http://audibletrial.com/checkthelocks" rel="nofollow">Audible: Enjoy 30 Days for Free</a>This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday. Sources:<a href="https://allthatsinteresting.com/sierra-lamar" rel="nofollow">The Chilling Disappearance And Murder Of Sierra LaMar</a><a href="https://abc7news.com/amp/post/timeline-sierra-lamar-kidnapping-murder-case/1949478/" rel="nofollow">TIMELINE: Sierra LaMar kidnapping, murder case</a><a href="https://medium.com/lessons-from-history/the-disappearance-and-murder-of-sierra-lamar-14eff18c1318" rel="nofollow">The Disappearance and Murder of Sierra Lamar | by Jeffrey Chao | Lessons from History | Medium</a><a href="https://abc7news.com/amp/post/garcia-torres-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-for-murdering-sierra-lamar/2773803/" rel="nofollow">Antolin Garcia Torres sentenced to life in prison without parole in Sierra LaMar murder case - ABC7 San Francisco</a><a href="https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/heres-what-the-sierra-lamar-murder-suspect-said-to-investigators/amp/" rel="nofollow">Here’s what the Sierra LaMar murder suspect said to investigators | KRON4</a><a href="https://6abc.com/archive/8587864/" rel="nofollow">Dad of missing teen from Morgan Hill is registered sex offender | 6abc Philadelphia</a><a href="https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/sierra-lamar-grand-jury-transcripts-antolin-garcia-torres/2074619/?amp=1" rel="nofollow">Sierra LaMar Case: Grand Jury Report Highlights DNA Evidence – NBC Bay Area</a><a href="https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/south-bay/sierra-lamar-antolin-garcia-torres-murder-conviction/4044418/?amp=1" rel="nofollow">Conviction overturned for man found guilty in Sierra LaMar’s murder – NBC Bay Area</a><a href="https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/south-bay/sierra-lamar-antolin-garcia-torres-overturned-conviction/4045668/?amp=1" rel="nofollow">&#39;Sierra didn&#39;t get a second chance&#39;: LaMar&#39;s dad talks about overturned conviction</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

The Abduction of Sierra LaMar

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On a quiet, spring afternoon in Texas, a 16-year-old girl stepped out for what should have been a routine walk—just a short trip up the road to her new job. Sadly, she was never seen again. And nearly two decades later, her family is still searching for answers. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the disappearance of Ali Lowitzer. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?Follow Us:<a href="http://instagram.com/checkthelockspod" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> <a href="http://twitter.com/checkthelocks" rel="nofollow">Twitter</a><a href="https://m.facebook.com/groups/1146101122851304/?ref=share" rel="nofollow">Join Our Facebook Group</a>Subscribe to our <a href="http://patreon.com/checkthelocks" rel="nofollow">Patreon</a>Visit our <a href="http://checkthelockspod.com/" rel="nofollow">website</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/check-the-locks-a-true-crime-podcast/id1618014949" rel="nofollow">Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts</a>Check the Locks is Supported By: <a href="http://audibletrial.com/checkthelocks" rel="nofollow">Audible: Enjoy 30 Days for Free</a>This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday. Sources:<a href="https://storiesoftheunsolved.com/2018/10/03/the-disappearance-of-ali-lowitzer/" rel="nofollow">The Disappearance of Ali Lowitzer – Stories of the Unsolved</a><a href="https://www.newsnationnow.com/missing/ali-lowitzer/" rel="nofollow">https://www.newsnationnow.com/missing/ali-lowitzer/</a><a href="https://www.missingkids.org/blog/2020/shes-out-there-somewhere-10-years-after-ali-vanished" rel="nofollow">&#34;She&#39;s Out There Somewhere&#34; - 10 Years After Ali Vanished</a><a href="https://www.khou.com/article/news/local/missing/ali-lowitzer-missing-spring-texas-2010/285-acb536a5-4242-4987-8d1c-338746247417#longform_chapter_1" rel="nofollow">Missing: Ali Lowitzer vanished from Spring, Texas in 2010 | khou.com</a><a href="https://www.ohioattorneygeneral.gov/Files/Reports/Human-Trafficking-Commission-Annual-Reports/2024-HT-Stats" rel="nofollow">Human Trafficking</a><a href="https://alexandrialowitzer.com/about" rel="nofollow">Alexandria Lowitzer - Missing since April 26, 2010</a>Ali’s Missing Person Poster:<a href="https://www.missingkids.org/poster/NCMC/1146491/1" rel="nofollow">Have you seen this child? Alexandria Joy Lowitzer</a>Hope for Ali; Alexandria Joy Lowitzer Facebook Group:<a href="https://www.facebook.com/HopeForAli/" rel="nofollow">Hope for Ali; Alexandria Joy Lowitzer (@HopeForAli) • Facebook</a>If you have any information If you have any information about Ali Lowitzer, please call the Harris County Sheriff’s Office at:713-221-6000You can also call the National Center for Missing &amp; Exploited Children at:1-800-The-Lost (1-800-843-5678) Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

What Happened to Ali Lowitzer?

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On Super Bowl Sunday in Abilene, Texas, a 4-year-old girl was tucked into bed—safe, or so it seemed. By morning, she was gone. Seventeen wounds. No forced entry. No stranger in the night. Only someone who knew exactly who, and why, she was killed. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Ella Bennett. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?Follow Us:<a href="http://instagram.com/checkthelockspod" rel="nofollow">Instagram</a> <a href="http://twitter.com/checkthelocks" rel="nofollow">Twitter</a><a href="https://m.facebook.com/groups/1146101122851304/?ref=share" rel="nofollow">Join Our Facebook Group</a>Subscribe to our <a href="http://patreon.com/checkthelocks" rel="nofollow">Patreon</a>Visit our <a href="http://checkthelockspod.com/" rel="nofollow">website</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/check-the-locks-a-true-crime-podcast/id1618014949" rel="nofollow">Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts</a>Check the Locks is Supported By: <a href="http://audibletrial.com/checkthelocks" rel="nofollow">Audible: Enjoy 30 Days for Free</a>This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday. Sources:<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JHnUD2qPKPA" rel="nofollow">A Teenage Psychopath&#39;s 911 Call</a>The Family I Had (2017) - Documentary<a href="https://allthatsinteresting.com/ella-bennett" rel="nofollow">Ella Bennett, The Four-Year-Old Who Was Killed By Her Brother</a><a href="https://nypost.com/2020/01/13/why-my-monster-son-murdered-and-molested-my-daughter/" rel="nofollow">Why my ‘monster’ son murdered and molested my daughter</a><a href="https://southernliberalman.wordpress.com/2012/02/13/a-love-story-a-mom-her-kids-the-world/" rel="nofollow">A Love Story…A Mom, Her Kids, The World | southernliberalman</a><a href="https://fox28savannah.com/news/local/savannah-woman-turns-tragedy-into-triumph-through-the-ella-foundation" rel="nofollow">Savannah woman turns tragedy into triumph through the Ella Foundation</a><a href="https://wildbluepress.com/charity-lee-author-bio/" rel="nofollow">Charity Lee • WildBlue Press True Crime Website</a><a href="https://medium.com/lessons-from-history/paris-bennett-13-raped-and-murdered-his-4-year-old-sister-798a09ecf72" rel="nofollow">Paris Bennett, 13, Raped And Murdered His 4-Year-Old Sister | by Sal | Lessons from History | Medium</a> Advertising Inquiries: <a href='https://redcircle.com/brands'>https://redcircle.com/brands</a> Privacy & Opt-Out: <a href='https://redcircle.com/privacy'>https://redcircle.com/privacy</a>

My Son, the Monster

John Conner dives headfirst into some of the wildest, most unsettling true crime cases ever told in a brand-new weekly podcast where you help decide just how terrifying each story truly is. If you drift off to sleep with serial killer docs playing, lose hours deep-diving real-life mysteries, or constantly wonder what pushes a murderer over the edge, then Check the Locks is calling for your killer instincts. Tune in, weigh in, and help determine which cases are sinister enough to make you… check the locks.