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Mama Mystery is your go-to true crime podcast, delivering gripping, straightforward storytelling with a perfect balance of occasional banter. Every week, host Kelly dives deep into compelling cases, covering everything from well-known mysteries to lesser-known crimes deserving attention. With meticulously researched episodes told in a conversational, relatable style, Mama Mystery feels like you're discussing true crime with a close friend. Join Kelly—and occasionally, her husband Austin—every Tuesday as they unpack complex cases, explore evidence, discuss theories, and give voices to the victims. This show is perfect for you if you also love shows like Serialously, Crime Junkies or Housewives of True Crime; Mama Mystery brings you weekly episodes filled with thoughtful analysis, empathy, and genuine curiosity. Hit subscribe and become part of a true-crime community that's honest, respectful, and completely binge-worthy. Welcome to Mama Mystery!
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Michigan Church Shooting, Fugitive Captured in India, and Young Woman's Remains Found in Hoarder House, and FINALLY, the Yogurt Shop Murders have been solved thanks to breakthroughs in DNA testing! Our Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://happymammoth.com* Check out PharmaNutra and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.com* Check out Secret Nature and use my code MAMAM for a great deal: https://secretnature.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mamamystery/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
When a Colorado mom reports being terrorized by a stalker, police race to protect her—only to uncover a far more shocking truth hiding inside closer to home than anyone realized.Our Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://happymammoth.com* Check out PharmaNutra and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.com* Check out Secret Nature and use my code MAMAM for a great deal: https://secretnature.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mamamystery/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Crime doesn’t take a day off. And neither does Crime House Daily. Hosted by self-defense instructor and advocate for victims, Katie Ring, Crime House Daily is coming to you twice every weekday, covering the biggest crime stories as they unfold. Morning episodes give you the need-to-know. The latest headlines, breaking developments, and where things are going next. Evening episodes go deeper. Into the people, the evidence, and the moments that matter most. The pursuit of justice never stops. And with Crime House Daily, you won’t have to either. Follow Crime House Daily on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Amazon Music, or listen here:https://link.podtrac.com/2uw1ou9fOur Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://happymammoth.com* Check out PharmaNutra and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.com* Check out Secret Nature and use my code MAMAM for a great deal: https://secretnature.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mamamystery/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
🚩 Five bodies found in Houston bayous — Multiple human remains recovered across Houston waterways in mid-September ignite investigation into possible links. 🚩 Remains of missing Alaska teen identified — The body of 18-year-old Ataja Banks, missing since 2023, was found in Wasilla and authorities now treat it as a homicide. 🚩 Gilgo case Judge rejects defense in serial murder trial — A New York judge denied Rex Heuermann’s request to split the charges, ordering that he face all seven murder counts in one consolidated trial. 🚩 Man stabs fiancée a week after engagement — In Maryland, 34-year-old Rondale Dickerson is accused of killing his fiancée, Shelaya Broadwater, just days after getting engaged. 🚩 Motel beheading in Dallas — A motel manager, Chandra “Bob” Nagamallaiah, was beheaded in front of his family after a dispute with a coworker wielding a machete.Our Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://happymammoth.com* Check out PharmaNutra and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.com* Check out Secret Nature and use my code MAMAM for a great deal: https://secretnature.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mamamystery/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
At just 23 years old, Sandra Birchmore was found dead in her Canton, Massachusetts apartment. What looked like a tragic suicide soon raised questions that pointed back to her long, complicated relationship with a local police officer. In this episode, we dig into Sandra’s story, the secrets she kept, and the investigation that followed.Our Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://happymammoth.com* Check out PharmaNutra and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.com* Check out Secret Nature and use my code MAMAM for a great deal: https://secretnature.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mamamystery/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
To listen to the exclusive episode on Charlie Kirk's assassination with Austin, go to patreon.com/mamamysteryOur Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://happymammoth.com* Check out PharmaNutra and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.com* Check out Secret Nature and use my code MAMAM for a great deal: https://secretnature.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mamamystery/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
In the first half of this episode, I make it clear where I stand and I call out some on the far left who have celebrated this tragedy. In the second half, I discuss the chronology of the events of September 10th-12th.Our Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://happymammoth.com* Check out PharmaNutra and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.com* Check out Secret Nature and use my code MAMAM for a great deal: https://secretnature.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mamamystery/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
In August 1996, 11-year-old Trudy Appleby vanished from her home in Moline, Illinois. She was last seen getting into a gray car with a young man, swimsuit and towel in hand — but she never came back. For nearly three decades, her case haunted the Quad Cities as her family held vigils, detectives chased leads, and suspicions mounted around trusted family friends.Now, after 29 years, a Henry County grand jury has indicted Jamison “Jamie” Fisher for Trudy’s murder, finally bringing the case closer to justice.In this episode of Mama Mystery, we explore the full timeline of Trudy’s disappearance, the investigation that went cold, and the decades of determination that led to this long-awaited break in one of Illinois’ most heartbreaking cases.Our Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://happymammoth.com* Check out PharmaNutra and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.com* Check out Secret Nature and use my code MAMAM for a great deal: https://secretnature.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mamamystery/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
In July 2021, Bart and Krista Halderson vanished from their Windsor, Wisconsin home after what was said to be a sudden holiday trip to the family cabin. As days passed with no word, suspicions grew. Friends noticed their cars still in the garage. Coworkers wondered why Krista never called in. And Chandler, their 23-year-old son, was the only one relaying updates. What began as a missing persons report quickly unraveled into something far more disturbing, as investigators pieced together a trail of strange behavior, hidden evidence, and chilling discoveries.Our Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://happymammoth.com* Check out PharmaNutra and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.com* Check out Secret Nature and use my code MAMAM for a great deal: https://secretnature.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mamamystery/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Minneapolis School Shooting, HS Football Player Sustains Mysterious Injuries, Introducing The Gulf Coast Stapletons, & Updates in Emmanuel Haro's CaseOur Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://happymammoth.com* Check out PharmaNutra and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.com* Check out Secret Nature and use my code MAMAM for a great deal: https://secretnature.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mamamystery/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
1Florida carries out its 10th execution of 2025 with the case of Kayle Bates, finally closing the book on the 1982 murder of Janet “Renee” White. We look at Stalking Samantha, the Hulu docuseries about Samantha Stites’s 13-year fight against her stalker and the system that failed her. We revisit the haunting Yogurt Shop Murders in Austin, now told in a new HBO Max docuseries. In Georgia, bond is denied for 17-year-old Sarah Grace Patrick, accused of killing her parents. And in California, the disappearance of 7-month-old Emmanuel Haro raises troubling questions about the timeline, surveillance, and family accounts.Our Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://happymammoth.com* Check out PharmaNutra and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.com* Check out Secret Nature and use my code MAMAM for a great deal: https://secretnature.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mamamystery/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
When 24-year-old Jennifer Kesse didn’t show up for work on January 24, 2006, it triggered a search that would grip Florida for nearly two decades. Her condo showed no signs of forced entry. Her car was later found abandoned. And surveillance footage captured a mysterious figure whose face was forever obscured. In this episode, we take a deep dive into Jennifer’s disappearance — walking through the timeline, the investigation’s biggest clues and missteps, and the leading theories that continue to haunt this case. With new DNA evidence and renewed momentum from state investigators, could answers finally be within reach?Our Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://happymammoth.com* Check out PharmaNutra and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.com* Check out Secret Nature and use my code MAMAM for a great deal: https://secretnature.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mamamystery/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Four members of the same Tennessee family -- 21-year-old James “Matthew” Wilson, 20-year-old Adrianna Williams, her mother 38-year-old Cortney Rose, and 15-year-old Braydon Williams -- were found murdered in a rural Lake County woodline on July 29, 2025. Hours earlier, their 7-month-old baby girl had been abandoned unharmed in a stranger’s yard miles away. Authorities quickly identified 28-year-old Austin Robert Drummond, who has ties to the victims through his girlfriend, as the suspect. Drummond, a convicted felon with a violent criminal history, is accused of targeting the family, killing them, and fleeing the scene. He’s been spotted armed and in camouflage in Jackson, TN, sparking a massive multi-agency manhunt and a $30,000 reward for his capture.Our Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://happymammoth.com* Check out PharmaNutra and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.com* Check out Secret Nature and use my code MAMAM for a great deal: https://secretnature.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mamamystery/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
From the outside looking in, James and Angela Craig had it all. A thriving dental practice, a beautiful home in Aurora, Colorado, and a busy family life raising six kids. They were the kind of couple everyone admired. But beneath that picture-perfect surface was a much darker reality. Secrets, affairs, and financial desperation set the stage for a sinister plan that unfolded quietly, methodically, and right under Angela’s nose. Today, we’re diving into exactly how Dr. James Craig, a seemingly devoted husband and respected dentist, slowly poisoned his wife Angela to death, meticulously plotting every step while keeping up appearances as a loving husband. Buckle up, because what you’re about to hear proves once again that sometimes, the deadliest threats come from those closest to us.Our Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://happymammoth.com* Check out PharmaNutra and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.com* Check out Secret Nature and use my code MAMAM for a great deal: https://secretnature.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mamamystery/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
On this week’s Weekly Docket, we’re diving into some heavy cases making headlines right now:A family hiking trip in Arkansas turns deadly when a teacher—with a disturbing past—allegedly murders a couple in front of their kids.In Tennessee, an abandoned baby leads police to a heartbreaking discovery.A retired Missouri cop claims he shot a young mother on his porch in self-defense, but investigators are calling out his story.Aaron Specer, the Arkansas dad charged with murder after he killed Michael Fosler, the man accused of abusing Aaron's teenage daughter.A Utah mom admits she tricked her estranged husband into coming over, only to have her own family ambush and kill him.And finally, in Colorado, dentist James Craig is convicted after secretly poisoning his wife’s protein shakes.Our Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://happymammoth.com* Check out PharmaNutra and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.com* Check out Secret Nature and use my code MAMAM for a great deal: https://secretnature.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mamamystery/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Amy Bradley vanished without a trace from a Caribbean cruise in March 1998—and the chilling details suggest a sinister explanation. At just 23, Amy boarded Royal Caribbean’s Rhapsody of the Seas for a family vacation but mysteriously disappeared as the ship docked in Curaçao. Despite immediate pleas from her family, the cruise ship’s captain refused to halt disembarkation, allowing crucial evidence—and possibly Amy herself—to slip away unnoticed.In this episode, I take an in-depth, investigative look at the baffling details surrounding Amy’s disappearance, including disturbing eyewitness sightings, suspicious crew interactions, and alarming connections to human trafficking operations in Curaçao. Did Amy Bradley become a victim of a Caribbean sex-trafficking ring, or is there another explanation hidden behind the cruise line’s troubling response?Join me as I unravel this haunting case, explore compelling theories, and discuss why, more than two decades later, Amy Bradley’s disappearance continues to captivate and horrify the public.Our Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://happymammoth.com* Check out PharmaNutra and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.com* Check out Secret Nature and use my code MAMAM for a great deal: https://secretnature.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mamamystery/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
Today I've got something special lined up for you! It's a podcast swap with one of my absolute favorites, Til Death Do Us Part. Melissa and Daniel take on true crime stories with a twist, blending dark humor with meticulous research, and they're a husband-and-wife duo just like Austin and me, so you know it's good!In this episode, they're diving deep into the shocking story of Ryan Jenkins and Jasmine Fiore—a whirlwind romance that quickly unraveled into a nightmare. It's got everything: reality TV, scandal, and tragedy. So buckle up, because you're about to hear one wild ride.If you love their podcast - and I know you will - make sure you head over to Til Death Do Us Part and hit subscribe. Enjoy!Our Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://happymammoth.com* Check out PharmaNutra and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.com* Check out Secret Nature and use my code MAMAM for a great deal: https://secretnature.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mamamystery/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
This week, we’re diving into the tragic flooding disaster in Texas and addressing the heated blame game that’s taken over social media. There’s finally justice for Crystal Rogers, with her ex-boyfriend Brooks Houck found guilty nearly a decade after her disappearance. Plus, a New Yorker mysteriously vanishes while on an anniversary vacation in Turks and Caicos, a Georgia teen is accused of killing her parents and faking grief online, and we unpack the surprising verdict from the Raul Valle trial involving a deadly teen house-party stabbing. I’ve got all the details...let’s dive in.Our Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://happymammoth.com* Check out PharmaNutra and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.com* Check out Secret Nature and use my code MAMAM for a great deal: https://secretnature.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mamamystery/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
In November 2009, 21-year-old Christina Whittaker went out for her first night with friends after becoming a new mom but by morning, she’d vanished without a trace from Hannibal, Missouri. What began as an ordinary girls’ night quickly spiraled into a baffling missing-persons case filled with conflicting eyewitness accounts, troubling rumors, and unanswered questions. Fifteen years later, Christina’s mysterious disappearance continues to haunt her family and the small town of Hannibal, MO.Our Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://happymammoth.com* Check out PharmaNutra and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.com* Check out Secret Nature and use my code MAMAM for a great deal: https://secretnature.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 some major developments: Bryan Kohberger’s surprising guilty plea and upcoming sentencing for the Idaho murders; Sean “Diddy” Combs’ mixed jury verdict and pending October sentencing; shocking new court filings in Noah Presgrove’s mysterious death, with his family naming names; the tragic Australian case of Julian Story, whose search has been paused after his partner, Tamika Chesser, was charged with murder; and California naturopathic parents John Gonzalez and Jacqueline Navarro convicted of severe child abuse. Our Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://happymammoth.com* Check out PharmaNutra and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.com* Check out Secret Nature and use my code MAMAM for a great deal: https://secretnature.comSupport this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mamamystery/donationsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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Wait... doesn't everyone lick the butter off the popcorn bag? Lol.
Enjoy Daisy waaay more than Austin.
loved listening to the past memories of this little guy.
you are missrepresenting so much of the evidence I cannot listen anymore
referring to defense attorneys , since our law says they have a right to be represented at a trial, if no attorney was willing to represent Murdaugh, he never would have stood trial and been convicted.
16:30 there's no audio of the 911 call from Matthew.
i tuned in to listen to a podcast about a crime, not two people talking about themselves. very disappointed
One of my favorite podcasts! I love Kelly's detail and Austin's commentary 😊
you have to cover this again!!
Casey Anthony could have agreed to plead to lesser charges but the jury could only find her guilty of what she was charged with - I have always believed that prosecution overcharged her based on actual evidence.
He did not kill himself!!