Mama Mystery with Kelly Evans

In 1992, the brutal murder of an 18-year-old young woman shocked a quiet English community and sent police searching for a violent, experienced predator. The crime scene suggested someone dangerous, deliberate, and deeply sadistic — but the investigation would eventually uncover a truth no one was prepared to face.This episode explores a case that defies expectations and challenges long-held assumptions about violence, psychology, and where evil comes from. It’s a story about how investigators got it wrong for years, how warning signs went unnoticed, and how one young woman’s life was reduced to evidence — while the person responsible hid in plain sight.Some cases force us to ask uncomfortable questions.This is one of them.Our Sponsors:* Check out Armoire and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://www.armoire.style* Check out PharmaNutra and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mamamystery/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Tucson, Arizona — The Disappearance of Nancy Guthrie84-year-old mother of Today co-anchor Savannah Guthrie missing under suspicious circumstances; home treated as a crime scene.Ponchatoula, Louisiana — Brandon Patrick Charged After Allegedly Holding Woman Captive and Mutilating Her During Escape AttemptCalifornia — 14-Year-Old Football Player Jeremy “Tank” Rosales Fatally ShotAdult and juvenile suspects arrested in the killing of the Southern California teen.🔗 GoFundMe (Jeremy “Tank” Rosales):https://www.gofundme.com/f/honoring-jeremy-tank-rosales-a-teammate-and-a-brotherFishers, Indiana / Central Ohio — Missing Teen Hailey Buzbee Found After Suspect Leads Police to Her RemainsTeen met suspect through online gaming; investigation spans multiple states.Wilmington, Delaware — William Stevenson, Ex-Husband of Former First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, Charged With Murder of Wife Linda StevensonSt. Louis, Missouri — Father of Three William Palmer Fatally Shot After Offering Woman a Ride to a Warming Shelter🔗 GoFundMe (William Palmer):https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-william-palmers-family-after-tragedyOur Sponsors:* Check out Armoire and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://www.armoire.style* Check out PharmaNutra and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mamamystery/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

When Christine Banfield was brutally attacked inside her own home, her husband Brendan claimed he had interrupted a violent intruder and acted in self-defense. But as investigators dug deeper, cracks quickly began to form in that story. What initially appeared to be a tragic home invasion soon unraveled into something far more calculated involving a hidden affair, digital evidence, and a chilling sequence of events that pointed not outward, but inward.In this episode, we take a deep dive into the murder of Christine Banfield and the death of Joseph Ryan, examining how a seemingly ordinary family life masked a web of deception, manipulation, and motive and how investigators ultimately pieced together what really happened inside that Fairfax County home.Our Sponsors:* Check out Armoire and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://www.armoire.style* Check out PharmaNutra and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mamamystery/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week’s Weekly Docket covers the following cases:Lakeville, Minnesota: Jack Joseph Ball pleads guilty to the murder of his pregnant sister, Bethany Ann Israel.International / U.S. Federal: Former Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding faces sweeping federal charges tied to cartel-level drug trafficking and murder conspiracies.Florida: Resentencing begins in the decades-old Everglades kidnapping and murder case of 5-year-old Nicole Lynn Kimmell.Australia: Police uncover organized “crime-for-hire” menus advertising violence through encrypted messaging apps.California / Federal: True-crime TV executive Mary Carole McDonnell added to the FBI’s Most Wanted list in a massive fraud case.Minnesota: Seven-year-old Brynlee Nelson is abducted after getting off her school bus and later found safe following a massive overnight search.Indiana: Five people charged after a targeted shooting at the home of a sitting judge and his wife, allegedly meant to derail a criminal trial.Billings, Montana: A teacher and an 18-year-old student are hospitalized after a stabbing at Billings Senior High School during after-school activities.Our Sponsors:* Check out Armoire and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://www.armoire.style* Check out PharmaNutra and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mamamystery/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Welcome back to the Mama Minute — because sometimes, you just need a minute.A minute away from the weight of true crime.A minute away from the monotony. A break in tone. A minute to be yourself, take care of yourself, and let your mind go somewhere else — even if it’s just for a minute. 🫶🏼Our Sponsors:* Check out Armoire and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://www.armoire.style* Check out PharmaNutra and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mamamystery/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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We begin with the latest developments in the murders of Spencer and Monique Tepe, including new context surrounding the suspect, his background, and unanswered questions investigators are still working through. From there, we move into a murder investigation in England following the discovery of human remains, a machete incident involving teenagers in Scotland, and multiple federal child exploitation sentences handed down across the U.S.We also cover a homicide-suicide near the Idaho-Wyoming border, a kidnapping and carjacking case that has now escalated to federal charges, and a violent gas station assault in Arkansas that left a young man seriously injured.Our Sponsors:* Check out Armoire and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://www.armoire.style* Check out PharmaNutra and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mamamystery/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode, we cover the shocking murder of Jessica Padgett in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, and the investigation that led police straight to her stepfather, Gregory Graf. From the day she vanished after a quick lunch break errand to the courtroom evidence that stunned everyone, we break down the timeline, the lies, the arrest, and the trial outcome - plus, the push for “Jessica’s Law” in Pennsylvania.Our Sponsors:* Check out Armoire and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://www.armoire.style* Check out PharmaNutra and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mamamystery/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this week’s Weekly Docket, we’re breaking down the most significant crime and legal headlines making waves right now — with facts, context, and clarity.We begin by addressing online rumors surrounding the death of Renee Good and separate verified information from misinformation. From there, we take a fact-based look at what authority ICE agents do and do not have over U.S. citizens, including a clear explanation of constitutional rights, warrants, and lawful protest.This episode also covers:Federal wire fraud and money-laundering charges against the former executive director of Black Lives Matter Oklahoma CityA smash-and-grab robbery at a California shopping mallThe conviction of a Florida gang leader tied to violent racketeeringA suspicious disappearance in South Australia now treated as a major crimeA sentencing update in the Sarah Pender caseArrest in Monique and Spencer Tepe's double-homicideOur Sponsors:* Check out Armoire and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://www.armoire.style* Check out PharmaNutra and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mamamystery/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode, we dive deep into the case of Sarah Grace Patrick, the 17‑year‑old Carroll County teen accused of murdering her mother and stepfather. We explore the harrowing events of February 20 2025, when Kristin Brock and James Brock were found shot to death in their Georgia home, and unpack how their younger daughter’s 911 call sparked a months‑long investigation.  Our Sponsors:* Check out Armoire and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://www.armoire.style* Check out PharmaNutra and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mamamystery/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this week’s Weekly Docket, we break down several major crime stories making headlines across the U.S., focusing on confirmed facts, investigative updates, and what remains unanswered.We begin in Ohio, where investigators continue searching for answers in the unsolved double homicide of Spencer and Monique Tepe, a Columbus couple found shot to death inside their home while their two young children were left physically unharmed. We examine what police have confirmed, surveillance developments, and statements from grieving family members.Next, we head to New York City, where a Brooklyn medical student is charged with attempted murder after allegedly pushing a 73-year-old man into a moving subway train. The victim survived, but the case has renewed concerns about unprovoked violence in the subway system.In Minnesota, we look at the brutal Christmas Day killing of a hospital security guard by a patient, along with the broader scrutiny surrounding fraud investigations tied to daycare and social service programs as Governor Tim Walz announces he will not seek reelection.We also cover a disturbing case out of Florida, where a woman is accused of killing two ex-husbands in separate shootings on the same day, and an Ohio case involving a pregnant woman allegedly held captive and violently assaulted over New Year’s.Our Sponsors:* Check out Armoire and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://www.armoire.style* Check out PharmaNutra and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mamamystery/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In 2000, Sarah Pender was convicted in connection with the murders of her roommates, Andrew Cataldi and Tricia Nordman, and sentenced to 110 years in prison. Prosecutors called her the “female Charles Manson,” portraying her as the mastermind behind the killings, even though she never pulled the trigger. Years later, she made national headlines again after escaping from an Indiana prison with the help of a correctional officer.Now, more than 25 years later, Sarah is back in court asking for her sentence to be reconsidered — and the case looks very different than it did in 2002. Key evidence used to convict her has since been discredited, the jailhouse informant who testified against her has been exposed as unreliable, and even the former prosecutor who put her away now says her sentence was a major injustice.In this episode, we walk through Sarah Pender’s story from the beginning: the volatile household, the night of the murders, the investigation, trial, prison escape, years in solitary confinement, and the long fight for freedom that’s still unfolding today.Our Sponsors:* Check out Armoire and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://www.armoire.style* Check out PharmaNutra and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mamamystery/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

I am so excited to be working with Tabitha, I hope you all love her as much as I do! Here are the main social media pages and official links for Housewives of True Crime:📸 Instagram• https://www.instagram.com/housewivesoftruecrime/ 👍 Facebook• https://www.facebook.com/housewivesoftruecrime/ 👥 Facebook Group (Community)• https://www.facebook.com/groups/669722783461628/ 🐦 X (formerly Twitter)• https://x.com/HousewivesCrime   📺 YouTube Channel• https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2BFNwyu4KhFpSGdQXS6Pzw Our Sponsors:* Check out Armoire and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://www.armoire.style* Check out PharmaNutra and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mamamystery/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner found dead in their Brentwood home as their son is charged with murderDeadly antisemitic terror attack at a Hanukkah celebration near Bondi Beach in Sydney, AustraliaMother of two found dead in a Manchester canal as police investigate the circumstancesMan charged after witnesses report seeing him drag a body from a Minnesota apartment buildingFormer college football coach arrested on stalking and domestic violence charges tied to a volatile relationshipMass shooting at Brown University leaves two students dead as the suspect remains at largeOur Sponsors:* Check out Armoire and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://www.armoire.style* Check out PharmaNutra and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mamamystery/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Sarah Pender asks an Indiana judge for a second chanceHow 9-year-old Renesmay Eutsey slipped out of the child-welfare system’s sightTwo classmates charged in the murder of 14-year-old Danika TroyRoyal Caribbean faces a homicide ruling in the death of passenger Michael VirgilRussian crypto couple Roman and Anna Novak murdered in a ransom scheme gone wrongNew warrants zero in on a 15-year-old in the Saratoga Springs double homicideOur Sponsors:* Check out Armoire and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://www.armoire.style* Check out PharmaNutra and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mamamystery/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode, we dig into the case of Sarah Jean Hartsfield, the Texas woman convicted of murdering her fifth husband, Joseph Hartsfield, with a lethal dose of insulin in Beach City, Texas. We walk through her childhood in Missouri, her five marriages, the assault and abuse allegations, the fires that seemed to follow her, and the 2018 Minnesota shooting of fiancé David Bragg that’s now back under the microscope. Our Sponsors:* Check out Armoire and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://www.armoire.style* Check out PharmaNutra and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mamamystery/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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1. Morgan Geyser Escapes Mental Institution Before Arrest in Illinois2. Cruise Ship Death of 16-Year-Old Anna Kepner Ruled a Homicide3. LAPD Corrects Rumors in the Death of 14-Year-Old Celeste Rivas Hernandez4. Boston Parents Charged After 5-Week-Old Baby Dies from Fentanyl and Cocaine Exposure5. Huss Street Homicide–Suicide Leaves Two Children and Two Adults Dead in Tiffin, Ohio6. Former News Anchor Angie Mock Charged with Murdering Her 80-Year-Old Mother in Wichita7. California Man Zarbab Ali Convicted of Murdering and Desecrating the Body of Estranged Wife Rachel CastilloOur Sponsors:* Check out Armoire and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://www.armoire.style* Check out PharmaNutra and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mamamystery/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode, Austin and Kelly introduce The Uncool Collective - a movement built for parents who are tired of the pressure, the perfectionism, and the nonstop comparison that comes with raising kids in a digital world. They break down why they started it, what inspired the mission, and how they’re creating a community for families who want a simpler, healthier, more connected childhood for their kids. From social-media-free childhood to mental health, boundaries, and real-life parenting moments, this episode explains everything listeners can expect from The Uncool Collective and how they can join the movement. FIND MORE INFORMATION AT WWW.MAMAMYSTERY.COMOur Sponsors:* Check out Armoire and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://www.armoire.style* Check out PharmaNutra and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mamamystery/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week’s docket covers the death of 18-year-old Anna Kepner aboard the Carnival Horizon, a New York surrogacy fraud case involving MaryBeth Lewis, the horrifying starvation of a 14-year-old Wisconsin girl weighing just 35 pounds, the rescue of 122 missing and endangered Florida children, and the homicide investigation into the death of UK woman Sonia Exelby, who traveled to Florida before being killed.Our Sponsors:* Check out Armoire and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://www.armoire.style* Check out PharmaNutra and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.com* Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mamamystery/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy