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Matt and Kari Baker seemed like the perfect couple with the perfect family. Living near Waco, Texas, Matt was a Baptist minister and Kari was a third grade teacher. They were raising two beautiful daughters, Kensi and Grace. But Kari’s family and friends knew that she had struggled. Seven years earlier, she and Matt had lost another daughter, Kassidy, soon after her first birthday. When Kari died in April 2006, her death was quickly ruled a suicide. But, Kari’s family and friends had a hard time...

Matt and Kari Baker seemed like the perfect couple with the perfect family. Living near Waco, Texas, Matt was a Baptist minister and Kari was a third grade teacher. They were raising two beautiful daughters, Kensi and Grace. But Kari’s family and friends knew that she had struggled. Seven years earlier, she and Matt had lost another daughter, Kassidy, soon after her first birthday. When Kari died in April 2006, her death was quickly ruled a suicide. But, Kari’s family and friends had a hard time...

Christian Longo, 19, married his wife MaryJane, 26, in 1993 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The couple had three children in rapid succession, Zachery, Sadie, and Madison. Chris was the sole breadwinner in the family and after his business, Final Touch Construction Cleaning, began to fail, he struggled to keep his family afloat and soon turned to a life of crime to make ends meet writing counterfeit checks. The family was in dire straits financially and had alienated all of their friends and family thro...

Christian Longo, 19, married his wife MaryJane, 26, in 1993 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The couple had three children in rapid succession, Zachery, Sadie, and Madison. Chris was the sole breadwinner in the family and after his business, Final Touch Construction Cleaning, began to fail, he struggled to keep his family afloat and soon turned to a life of crime to make ends meet writing counterfeit checks. The family was in dire straits financially and had alienated all of their friends and family thro...

Molly Watson was about to get married to the love of her life, James Addie, and she couldn’t have been happier. The two had been together for almost seven years before Molly finally popped the question and James said yes. But Molly would not live to see the big day. Two days before the wedding she was found dead, with a single bullet through the back of her head, on a desolate dirt road in rural Monroe County, Missouri. The investigation into her death would uncover secrets that would forever ch...

Linda and Tom Kolman, married 10 years, were going through a rough patch when Gilberto Nunez, a local dentist, entered their lives. Gil quickly became a close friend to both, weaving himself into their daily lives. In November 2011, Tom was found dead in his car outside of his gym, initially it was believed he suffered a heart attack. However, as the investigation unfolded, a shocking, sordid relationship was exposed. Today's snacks: The Whole Shabang potato chips Support us on Patreon. Source...

Amy and Brian Fanion were pillars of the Westfield, Massachusetts community. Married for over 30 years, active in their church, Amy was a beloved stay-at-home mom and Brian a well-respected police detective. When Brian called 911 shortly after noon on May 8th, 2018 to say that Amy had shot herself in the head, no one who knew the couple well doubted his story. But as investigators delved into the evidence, a different picture started to emerge. Was it possible that this highly regarded police of...

The Karen Read murder trial has captivated the country. Karen is accused of hitting her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O’Keefe, in anger after a night of drinking with friends with her Lexus SUV when she dropped him off at a friend’s house, just after midnight on January 29, 2022 as a blizzard slammed the town of Canton, Massachusetts. After the alleged incident, Karen left the scene of the crime. Her defense made the bold claim that the Massachusetts State Police and the Canton Police De...

The Karen Read murder trial has captivated the country. Karen is accused of hitting her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O’Keefe, in anger after a night of drinking with friends with her Lexus SUV when she dropped him off at a friend’s house, just after midnight on January 29, 2022 as a blizzard slammed the town of Canton, Massachusetts. After the alleged incident, Karen left the scene of the crime. Her defense made the bold claim that the Massachusetts State Police and the Canton Police De...

The Karen Read murder trial has captivated the country. Karen is accused of hitting her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O’Keefe, in anger after a night of drinking with friends with her Lexus SUV when she dropped him off at a friend’s house, just after midnight on January 29, 2022 as a blizzard slammed the town of Canton, Massachusetts. After the alleged incident, Karen left the scene of the crime. Her defense made the bold claim that the Massachusetts State Police and the Canton Police De...

In April 2016, eight members of the Rhoden family were found shot and killed in cold blood in the small community of Piketon, Ohio. The killings were targeted and methodically carried out at four different crime scenes, leaving behind very little evidence. It would become one of the most complicated and lengthy investigations in Ohio history. The question on everyone’s mind: Who would mercilessly kill an entire family in cold blood? Today’s snacks: Sun Snacks Torreznos, Lava Cheese, Omnom Choco...

In April 2016, eight members of the Rhoden family were found shot and killed in cold blood in the small community of Piketon, Ohio. The killings were targeted and methodically carried out at four different crime scenes, leaving behind very little evidence. It would become one of the most complicated and lengthy investigations in Ohio history. The question on everyone’s mind: Who would mercilessly kill an entire family in cold blood? Today’s snack: Skyline Chili Join us on Patreon to hear both p...

Susan Powell was last seen on December 6, 2009. She and her husband of 8 years, Josh Powell, lived in West Valley City, Utah. In recent years their marriage had been strained due to financial issues and Josh’s detachment from his marriage. When the Powell’s two young sons, Charlie, 4, and Braden, 2, didn’t show up at daycare and Susan didn’t show up at work, their friends and family were instantly worried. Hours later, Josh was reached on his cell phone. He said he’d left at 1 am and taken his s...

Susan Powell was last seen on December 6, 2009. She and her husband of 8 years, Josh Powell, lived in West Valley City, Utah. In recent years their marriage had been strained due to financial issues and Josh’s detachment from his marriage. When the Powell’s two young sons, Charlie, 4, and Braden, 2, didn’t show up at daycare and Susan didn’t show up at work, their friends and family were instantly worried. Hours later, Josh was reached on his cell phone. He said he’d left at 1 am and taken his s...

Susan Powell was last seen on December 6, 2009. She and her husband of 8 years, Josh Powell, lived in West Valley City, Utah. In recent years their marriage had been strained due to financial issues and Josh’s detachment from his marriage. When the Powell’s two young sons, Charlie, 4, and Braden, 2, didn’t show up at daycare and Susan didn’t show up at work, their friends and family were instantly worried. Hours later, Josh was reached on his cell phone. He said he’d left at 1 am and taken his s...

An heiress to the Scripps newspaper fortune, Anne Scripps had a privileged upbringing. When her first marriage ended in divorce she quickly met and married a new man, a house painter named Scott Douglas who was nine years younger than Anne. All Anne wanted was the simple life of a suburban housewife, doting on her children and giving them the warmth and love that she didn’t receive in her own childhood. But her new marriage quickly turned into a nightmare, with a tragic outcome that would reverb...

Early on the morning of April 20th, 2012, Gerard Baden-Clay called to report his wife Allison missing. He said she had gone out for a walk and hadn’t returned. When the police showed up to take a report, they were immediately put on high alert because of two distinct scratches running down Gerard’s cheek, which he claimed to be the result of a shaving accident. Soon, the entire state of Queensland, Australia would be captivated by Allison’s story, with countless volunteers joining the search. As...

Early on the morning of April 20th, 2012, Gerard Baden-Clay called to report his wife Allison missing. He said she had gone out for a walk and hadn’t returned. When the police showed up to take a report, they were immediately put on high alert because of two distinct scratches running down Gerard’s cheek, which he claimed to be the result of a shaving accident. Soon, the entire state of Queensland, Australia would be captivated by Allison’s story, with countless volunteers joining the search. As...

On February 16, 2022, 33-year-old Jared Bridegan was gunned down while his two-year-old daughter watched in horror from the backseat of their car. Jared and his ex-wife, Shanna Gardner, heiress to the Stampin’ Up fortune, had gone through a long and brutal custody battle but they had both recently remarried. The attack was brutal and well-planned. Jared’s murder went unsolved for a year until three shocking arrests were made, including Jared’s ex-wife and new husband. We also discuss missing pe...

Shanti Cooper fell in love with David Tronnes after meeting in 2013 on https://Match.com. After a whirlwind romance, David and Shanti moved in together. First into a rented house and later into a beautiful, historic home in Orlando, Florida that David...

Join us for this special Mother's Day bonus episode, with a surprise guest host. In 2012, the Staudte family suffered two devastating losses within five months. When a third family member fell ill soon after, suspicions were raised. An anonymous...

Everyone who knew her said that 60 year old Mary Yoder was one of the most energetic, vibrant, and healthy people you could imagine. In July of 2015, she became suddenly violently ill, and two days later she passed away. The medical examiner’s investigation raised more questions than answers, with every avenue they explored resulting in a dead end. As investigators gradually unraveled the mystery, relationships would be tested and families torn apart. Support us on Patreon. Today's snack: http...

UPDATED: May 7, 2024 (updated segment starts after the 40 minute mark) In this bonus episode, we discuss the recent news about the death of 30 year old Mica Miller from South Carolina. Mica was estranged from her controversial pastor husband, John-Paul Miller, and had recently filed for divorce. John-Paul Miller bizarrely announced his wife’s death after delivering a sermon to his congregation, claiming that she died by suicide and commenting on her mental health issues. Mica’s friends and fami...

Everyone who knew her said that 60 year old Mary Yoder was one of the most energetic, vibrant, and healthy people you could imagine. In July of 2015, she became suddenly violently ill, and two days later she passed away. The medical examiner’s investigation raised more questions than answers, with every avenue they explored resulting in a dead end. As investigators gradually unraveled the mystery, relationships would be tested and families torn apart. Listen to both parts, ad-free on Patreon: h...