Moms and Mysteries: A True Crime Podcast

The entire country of Australia was held hostage by a desperate search after the Sydney double murder of Jesse Baird and Luke Davies. On this episode, we delve into the chilling case of the former NSW Police Officer, Beau Lamarre-Condon, whose deadly obsession and tragic relationship led to a shocking disappearance and a killer hiding in plain sight. Hear the details of the terrifying 000 call and the dramatic turns in the ongoing legal case, including Beau Lamarre-Condon's controversial not guilty plea. This stark reminder of lives taken and power abused has captivated the nation. If you or someone you know needs help, please use these resources: Australia (Domestic/Dating Violence Hotline): 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732) US: 1-800-799-SAFE (1-800-799-7233)   Thank you to this week’s sponsors! Simplify your kids' mealtimes. Go to: littlespoon.com/MOMS and enter our code MOMS at checkout to get 50% OFF your first Little Spoon order.   Check-out bonus episodes up on Spotify and Apple podcast now! Get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus chat episodes, at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast .    To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast.    Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more. Sources: BBC News - Tributes flood in for Jesse Baird and Luke Davies 3.The Guardian - a timeline of the search for Jesse Baird and Luke Davies 4.ABC News - what is known in the alleged double murder of Luke Davies and Jesse Baird 5.AFLUA - Jesse Baird - Obituary 6.The Guardian - ‘Light and love’: family and friends to honour Jesse Baird and Luke Davies at Sydney vigil 7.ABC News - Who is the constable and celebrity-chaser Beau Lamarre... 8.news.com.au - NSW Police announce new gun handling rules... 9.ABC News - Beau Lamarre-Condon appears in court...

In December 2022, a hunter found the dismembered body of Mindi Kassotis in the Georgia woods. The victim was the wife of Nicholas Kassotis, a decorated Navy JAG officer who lived a profound double life. We uncover how Nicholas created "Jim McIntyre," a phantom FBI agent, to control and isolate Mindi ultimately leading to malice murder and dismemberment.   Thank you to this week’s sponsors! Boll & Branch makes upgrading your bed easier than ever with curated Bundles for a sanctuary of comfort. For a limited time get 20% off Bed Bundles, plus free shipping and returns, at BollAndBranch.com/MOMS.  Take care of your liver today! Save 25% on your first month of subscription by going to dosedaily.co/MOMS or entering MOMS at checkout.  Check-out bonus episodes up on Spotify and Apple podcast now! Get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus chat episodes, at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast .    To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast.    Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more.

The pursuit of viral fame on TikTok has created a dark undercurrent in the world of true crime. This episode exposes the alarming pattern of TikTok stars hiding violent reality behind their polished online personas, leading to shocking consequences. We examine crimes intertwined with the app, some happening right now in 2025. We dive into the chilling, developing case of musician D4vd (David Anthony Burke). His rise to fame with the hit song "Romantic Homicide" was shattered when the decomposed body of 15-year-old runaway Celeste Rivas Hernandez was found in his Tesla in the Hollywood Hills. Viral Lives, Violent Ends: Other TikTok True Crimes D4vd's story is not an isolated incident. The pressure to maintain a perfect online image has driven others to commit unthinkable acts: JinnKid (Ali Abulaban): The double murder committed by influencer Ali Abulaban (JinnKid). He used a listening app on his five-year-old daughter's iPad to spy on his estranged wife, Ana, before executing her and her friend, Rayburn Barron. The Bukhari Murders: The ruthless blackmail and double murder plot involving UK mother-daughter TikTok duo Mahek Bukhari and Ansreen Bukhari. They killed two victims,  Saqib Hussain and Hashim Ijazuddin, to protect Mahek's influencer career and their reputation. Sarah Grace Patrick: The manipulative case of a 17-year-old who used TikTok to post grieving videos after allegedly murdering her own parents, all while secretly pitching her family's tragedy to true crime influencers and bloggers. This episode examines how technology has become a double-edged sword, creating new motives for murder and giving people tools for manipulation and deception.   Thank you to this week’s sponsors! Right now IQBAR is offering our special podcast listeners 20% off all IQBAR products—including the sampler pack—plus FREE shipping. Just Text MOMS to 64000.  Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details.   Your happiness is Skylight’s happiness, so if in 120 days you are not 100% thrilled with your purchase, you can return it for a full refund. No questions asked. Right now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to MySkylight.com/MOMS.    Check-out bonus episodes up on Spotify and Apple podcast now! Get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus chat episodes, at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast .    To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast.    Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more.  

The official story was that convicted rapist and murderer Thabo Bester died in a South African prison fire on May 3, 2022, but the truth was far more shocking: he had faked his own death with a stolen corpse and easily walked out of a maximum security prison. Known as "The Facebook Rapist" for luring women with fake international modeling opportunities, Bester was serving a 30-year sentence for the rape and robbery of two women and the murder of his girlfriend, Nomfundo Tyhulu, in 2011. In this episode, we unravel the chaotic details of his escape and his life on the run: The Fake Death: An investigation into the cell fire and the burned remains raised immediate suspicion. The body used to stage his death was later confirmed to have died before the fire from blunt force trauma to the head, and DNA did not match Bester .  The Accomplice: Dr. Nandipha Magudumana (Dr. Nandi): Celebrity physician Dr. Nandi, who claimed to be Bester's customary law wife, was his essential partner in crime. She initially collected the body and was later spotted shopping with Bester, aiding his life as a fugitive. She is a glamorous doctor who had it all, but chose a criminal life as a "cold-blooded accomplice". Life as a Fugitive: Before his escape was confirmed, Bester was running multiple scam companies from prison. After walking out, he continued his fraudulent schemes with Dr. Nandi, meeting clients and living in a rented mansion until their arrest in Tanzania in April 2023.  This incredible true crime saga is also the subject of the Netflix docuseries, Beauty and the Bester.   Thank you to this week’s sponsors! Take care of your liver with Dose!  Save 25% on your first month of subscription by going to dosedaily.co/MOMS or entering MOMS at checkout.  Keep it classic and cozy this fall with long-lasting staples from Quince. Go to Quince.com/moms for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.    Check-out bonus episodes up on Spotify and Apple podcast now! 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In the gripping second part of the Daniel Markel case we delve deeper into the intricate web of deceit surrounding the murder-for-hire plot. This episode focuses on the trials of the two masterminds behind the shocking crime: Charlie and Donna Adelson. Charlie Adelson's Trial: The episode begins with the conviction of Charlie Adelson. The state's case was built on compelling evidence, including audio recordings from a Miami restaurant where Charlie discussed killing a blackmailer or a police officer. The money trail connecting the Adelson family's dental practice to Katie Magbanua, the ex-girlfriend of the hitman, also played a crucial role. Charlie took the stand in his own defense, claiming he was being extorted by the hitmen. This defense was ultimately not believed by the jury, leading to his conviction for first-degree murder, conspiracy, and solicitation. Donna Adelson's Arrest and Trial: Just seven days after her son's conviction, the matriarch, Donna Adelson, was arrested at Miami International Airport as she and her husband, Harvey, were attempting to flee to Vietnam, a non-extradition country. Key evidence against her included monitored phone calls where she discussed fleeing the country and a recording where she was overheard mulling over extradition policies and reading text messages from her daughter, Wendi. During her trial, testimony from her fellow inmates revealed her attempts to orchestrate false testimony and her admission of her role in the murder. The verdict was unforgettable, as Donna gasped dramatically when she was found guilty of first-degree murder, conspiracy, and solicitation, becoming the fifth person convicted in Dan's murder. The Family's Web of Lies: The podcast also uncovers new details about the involvement of other family members. Wendi Adelson, Dan's ex-wife, testified under immunity but was confronted with her past inconsistencies about her knowledge of the murder plot. It was also revealed that Donna and Wendi had a deep knowledge of Dan's daily routine, and Wendi's ex-boyfriend testified that she once mentioned Charlie looking into a hitman for $15,000. Legacy and Justice: The episode concludes with the powerful impact of the case on Dan Markel's parents, Ruth and Phil Markel. Their advocacy led to a new law and a long-awaited reunion with their grandsons. Thank you to this week's sponsors! Join the more than 3 million families who have chosen K12, and empower your student to reach their full potential now. There is still time to enroll for this school year! Go to K12.com/MOMS today to find a tuition-free K12-Powered School near you and enroll now.  Boll & Branch makes upgrading your bed easier than ever with curated Bundles for a sanctuary of comfort. 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Availability and coverage vary by state and insurance plan.   Get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus chat episodes, at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast.    To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast.    Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more.  Sources: Dan Markel Murder Who Had Dan Markel Killed? January 17, 2018 New York Times Wedding Announcement February 26, 2006 Adelson flight to Vietnam lets state argue 'consciousness of guilt' in Markel murder, November 15, 2023 DAN MARKEL MURDER TRIAL: How we got here Katherine Magbanua sentenced to life in prison July 29, 2022 Katherine Magbanua found guilty of all charges in murder of Dan Markel May 30, 2022 Suspects in Markel murder case to be tried together June 20, 2018 Sigfredo Garcia found guilty, mistrial declared for Katherine Magbanua in Dan Markel's murder Charlie Adelson arrested on murder charges in connection to Dan Markel murder  April 21, 2022 Sigfredo Garcia gets life in prison for murder of Dan Markel Sept. 20, 2019 Dan Markel case: Family says justice 'partially served' with murder verdict and mistrial Oct 11, 2019 Florida dentist guilty of hiring hitman to kill brother-in-law Daniel Markel after custody fight with relative Nov 6, 2023 Charlie Adelson sentenced to life in murder for hire plot | CNN Dec 12, 2023 Katherine Magbanua, previously convicted, testifies on Day 3 of Charlie Adelson trial Oct. 30, 2023 Sigfredo Garcia Probable Cause Affidavit Charlie Adelson Appeal Markel, Adelson sparred up to the end  ‘Chilling’ conversation takes center stage as Wendi’s ex testifies in Donna Adelson murder trial (Jeff, June, testimonies) Dysfunctional family reunion: Kids against mom in Donna Adelson trial | Analysis (Rob and Wendi’s testimonies) Donna Adelson arrested in Dan Markel murder after booking one-way plane tickets to Vietnam Friends recall Dan Markel https://www.justicefordan.com/post/remembering-danny-on-his-50th-birthday A law professor was stalked and killed by hit men. His former mother-in-law is now on trial for the 2014 contract killing | CNN Wendi Adelson says Donna Adelson 'micromanaged my life' | Court TV Charlie Adelson trashes ‘inbred’ jurors in jail calls to his mom | Court TV FL v. Adelson: Dentist Mastermind Murder Trial | Court TV https://www.stevenbepstein.com/wendi-adelson-interview https://edca.1dca.org/DcaDocs/2019/4005/2019-4005_Brief_1043927_RC12202D20Transcript20Received.pdf How Police Tracked Down and Caught 2 Suspected Hit Men in FSU Professor Murder Case  https://www.abajournal.com/news/article/bump-operation-led-to-phone-calls-restaurant-meeting-jurors-told-in-trial-for-murder-of-law-prof-markel Phone call recordings and video evidence played in courtroom to wrap day 7 of Donna Adelson trial Motives, codewords, wiretaps, and persistence: Backstory of Charlie Adelson’s arrest https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/09/08/police-markels-ex-brother--law-looked-into-hitman/90093878/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVpGpA-Qbno Wendi Adelson's ex-boyfriend testifies about chilling hitman comment | Court TV Wendi Adelson says Donna Adelson 'micromanaged my life' | Court TV Donna and Adelson family net worth: 'Piles' of cash, millions in bank https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-gyH8rXdIg ‘Spike in cash,’ investigators following the money after Dan Markel’s murder https://www.abajournal.com/news/article/judge_in_dan_markel_murder_case_approves_subpoena_for_breast_implant_paymen?utm_source=chatgpt.com#google_vignette Markel murder trial day 6: Retired, undercover FBI agent takes stand ​​Money was big focus on Day 6 of Dan Markel murder trial Prosecutor questions Florida dentist's claim he was extorted, not a murder-for-hire mastermind | AP News Wendi Adelson says she was surprised to learn Charlie knew Dan Markel's murderer all along Charlie Adelson testifies about gifts to co-conspirator, texts with mom in Dan Markel murder trial https://www.courttv.com/news/fl-v-donna-adelson-matriarch-mastermind-murder-trial/ Man is charged in death of law prof Dan Markel; case is reportedly investigated as murder for hire. New Suspect Arrested in 2014 Murder of Florida Professor Dan Markel - ABC News Markel, Adelson sparred up to the end See a timeline of key dates in the Dan Markel murder case Judge orders parents to appear for questioning as Charlie Adelson’s trial approaches Charlie Adelson appeals conviction and life sentence for 2014 murder of Dan Markel https://www.courttv.com/news/charlie-adelson-transfers-to-south-dakota-prison/#google_vignette ‘It’s not me:’ Donna Adelson’s plea in call to undercover agent wraps up marathon day of testimony State rests its case in Donna Adelson trial after witnesses who spent time with Donna in jail testify Donna Adelson’s murder trial features her adult children, fellow inmates and an undercover FBI agent as witnesses | CNN Donna’s emails (MUST READ) Ruth Markel talks about her search to find meaning after the murder of her son, Dan. https://ruthmarkel.com/ The Dan Markel Case: An Interview With Ruth Markel Wendi Adelson testifies in mother’s murder trial Jury hears opening statements in trial of Florida matriarch charged in her ex-son-in-law's death Ruth Markel wins Victim/Survivor of the Year Award, for 'kind,' firm' advocacy, passage of Markel Act & more The Dan Markel Case: Video Of Wendi Adelson Reacting To His Death; Charlie Adelson Joking About Hiring A Hitman - Above the Law LIVE BLOG: ‘It will be up to y’all to decide,’ Wendi Adelson testifies in brother’s murder trial Ex-wife Wendi Adelson testifies under immunity in Dan Markel case PrawfsBlawg: Cubby Markel's Got a Name! Or two... or three. Was Wendi Adelson Involved in the Murder-for-Hire Plot of Her Ex-Husband? Inside Dan Markel's Killing — and Where She Is Now Wendi Adelson’s Police Interview Deconstructed By Homicide Detective, FBI Special Agent Part Two: Wendi Adelson’s Police Interview Analyzed By Seasoned Investigators Wendi Adelson Interview Judge Admonishes Donna Adelson for Not Controlling Emotions Judge asks Donna Adelson to control her emotions during testimony Jailhouse informants testify Donna Adelson confessed, tried to buy false testimony | Court TV https://www.wtxl.com/downtown-tallahassee/jury-learning-about-donnas-character-through-close-friends-in-day-1-of-defense-presenting-its-case Donna Adelson defense casts suspicion on Charlie, Wendi as they seek trial dismissal ‘Our family was cursed’: Jury hears desperate Donna Adelson call, attempt to leave U.S. https://www.wctv.tv/2025/08/27/live-updates-donna-adelson-trial-testimony-day-4/ Family drama take

In this episode, we delve into the shocking murder of Harvard-educated law professor Dan Markel. His life was cut short in a targeted hit that investigators believe was a murder-for-hire plot. This is more than just a true crime drama; it's a story of a devoted father and brilliant legal scholar caught in a bitter family feud that spiraled into something unthinkable. Dan's divorce from his ex-wife, Wendi Adelson, became an all-out war over the custody of their two young sons and relocation to South Florida. You'll hear about the powerful and controlling Adelson family, specifically Wendy's parents, Donna and Harvey, and her brother, Charlie, who had an "obsession" with their hatred of Dan. As the story unfolds, you’ll discover disturbing emails from Donna Adelson detailing a plan to manipulate Dan, including using his Jewish faith against him, and even joking about dressing the children in Hitler Youth uniforms. The police investigation quickly turned to the Adelson family after Wendy made some unusual comments and her boyfriend, Jeff Lacasse, urged them to look into her family. The timing of the murder, which took place just after a hearing on family control was set, was not lost on investigators, who saw a clear motive for murder. After his death, Wendy quickly moved their children to Miami and cut off contact with Dan's parents. Join us for Part 1 of this unbelievable case as we explore the chilling details that lead to the death of Dan Markel. The second part of this episode is available now on Patreon and will be available everywhere on Thursday.   Thank you to this week's sponsors! Keep it classic and cozy this fall cool—with long-lasting staples from Quince. Go to Quince.com/moms  for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.  See thicker, stronger, faster-growing hair with less shedding in just 3-6 months with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code MOMS.    Get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus chat episodes, at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast.    To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast.    Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more.  Sources: Dan Markel Murder Who Had Dan Markel Killed? January 17, 2018 New York Times Wedding Announcement February 26, 2006 Adelson flight to Vietnam lets state argue 'consciousness of guilt' in Markel murder, November 15, 2023 DAN MARKEL MURDER TRIAL: How we got here Katherine Magbanua sentenced to life in prison July 29, 2022 Katherine Magbanua found guilty of all charges in murder of Dan Markel May 30, 2022 Suspects in Markel murder case to be tried together June 20, 2018 Sigfredo Garcia found guilty, mistrial declared for Katherine Magbanua in Dan Markel's murder Charlie Adelson arrested on murder charges in connection to Dan Markel murder  April 21, 2022 Sigfredo Garcia gets life in prison for murder of Dan Markel Sept. 20, 2019 Dan Markel case: Family says justice 'partially served' with murder verdict and mistrial Oct 11, 2019 Florida dentist guilty of hiring hitman to kill brother-in-law Daniel Markel after custody fight with relative Nov 6, 2023 Charlie Adelson sentenced to life in murder for hire plot | CNN Dec 12, 2023 Katherine Magbanua, previously convicted, testifies on Day 3 of Charlie Adelson trial Oct. 30, 2023 Sigfredo Garcia Probable Cause Affidavit Charlie Adelson Appeal Markel, Adelson sparred up to the end  ‘Chilling’ conversation takes center stage as Wendi’s ex testifies in Donna Adelson murder trial (Jeff, June, testimonies) Dysfunctional family reunion: Kids against mom in Donna Adelson trial | Analysis (Rob and Wendi’s testimonies) Donna Adelson arrested in Dan Markel murder after booking one-way plane tickets to Vietnam Friends recall Dan Markel https://www.justicefordan.com/post/remembering-danny-on-his-50th-birthday A law professor was stalked and killed by hit men. His former mother-in-law is now on trial for the 2014 contract killing | CNN Wendi Adelson says Donna Adelson 'micromanaged my life' | Court TV Charlie Adelson trashes ‘inbred’ jurors in jail calls to his mom | Court TV FL v. Adelson: Dentist Mastermind Murder Trial | Court TV https://www.stevenbepstein.com/wendi-adelson-interview https://edca.1dca.org/DcaDocs/2019/4005/2019-4005_Brief_1043927_RC12202D20Transcript20Received.pdf How Police Tracked Down and Caught 2 Suspected Hit Men in FSU Professor Murder Case  https://www.abajournal.com/news/article/bump-operation-led-to-phone-calls-restaurant-meeting-jurors-told-in-trial-for-murder-of-law-prof-markel Phone call recordings and video evidence played in courtroom to wrap day 7 of Donna Adelson trial Motives, codewords, wiretaps, and persistence: Backstory of Charlie Adelson’s arrest https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2016/09/08/police-markels-ex-brother--law-looked-into-hitman/90093878/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVpGpA-Qbno Wendi Adelson's ex-boyfriend testifies about chilling hitman comment | Court TV Wendi Adelson says Donna Adelson 'micromanaged my life' | Court TV Donna and Adelson family net worth: 'Piles' of cash, millions in bank https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2-gyH8rXdIg ‘Spike in cash,’ investigators following the money after Dan Markel’s murder https://www.abajournal.com/news/article/judge_in_dan_markel_murder_case_approves_subpoena_for_breast_implant_paymen?utm_source=chatgpt.com#google_vignette Markel murder trial day 6: Retired, undercover FBI agent takes stand ​​Money was big focus on Day 6 of Dan Markel murder trial Prosecutor questions Florida dentist's claim he was extorted, not a murder-for-hire mastermind | AP News Wendi Adelson says she was surprised to learn Charlie knew Dan Markel's murderer all along Charlie Adelson testifies about gifts to co-conspirator, texts with mom in Dan Markel murder trial https://www.courttv.com/news/fl-v-donna-adelson-matriarch-mastermind-murder-trial/ Man is charged in death of law prof Dan Markel; case is reportedly investigated as murder for hire. New Suspect Arrested in 2014 Murder of Florida Professor Dan Markel - ABC News Markel, Adelson sparred up to the end See a timeline of key dates in the Dan Markel murder case Judge orders parents to appear for questioning as Charlie Adelson’s trial approaches Charlie Adelson appeals conviction and life sentence for 2014 murder of Dan Markel https://www.courttv.com/news/charlie-adelson-transfers-to-south-dakota-prison/#google_vignette ‘It’s not me:’ Donna Adelson’s plea in call to undercover agent wraps up marathon day of testimony State rests its case in Donna Adelson trial after witnesses who spent time with Donna in jail testify Donna Adelson’s murder trial features her adult children, fellow inmates and an undercover FBI agent as witnesses | CNN Donna’s emails (MUST READ) Ruth Markel talks about her search to find meaning after the murder of her son, Dan. https://ruthmarkel.com/ The Dan Markel Case: An Interview With Ruth Markel Wendi Adelson testifies in mother’s murder trial Jury hears opening statements in trial of Florida matriarch charged in her ex-son-in-law's death Ruth Markel wins Victim/Survivor of the Year Award, for 'kind,' firm' advocacy, passage of Markel Act & more The Dan Markel Case: Video Of Wendi Adelson Reacting To His Death; Charlie Adelson Joking About Hiring A Hitman - Above the Law LIVE BLOG: ‘It will be up to y’all to decide,’ Wendi Adelson testifies in brother’s murder trial Ex-wife Wendi Adelson testifies under immunity in Dan Markel case PrawfsBlawg: Cubby Markel's Got a Name! Or two... or three. Was Wendi Adelson Involved in the Murder-for-Hire Plot of Her Ex-Husband? Inside Dan Markel's Killing — and Where She Is Now Wendi Adelson’s Police Interview Deconstructed By Homicide Detective, FBI Special Agent Part Two: Wendi Adelson’s Police Interview Analyzed By Seasoned Investigators Wendi Adelson Interview Judge Admonishes Donna Adelson for Not Controlling Emotions Judge asks Donna Adelson to control her emotions during testimony Jailhouse informants testify Donna Adelson confessed, tried to buy false testimony | Court TV https://www.wtxl.com/downtown-tallahassee/jury-learning-about-donnas-character-through-close-friends-in-day-1-of-defense-presenting-its-case Donna Adelson defense casts suspicion on Charlie, Wendi as they seek trial dismissal ‘Our family was cursed’: Jury hears desperate Donna Adelson call, attempt to leave U.S. https://www.wctv.tv/2025/08/27/live-updates-donna-adelson-trial-testimony-day-4/ Family drama takes center stage at Donna Adelson's murder trial | Court TV Donna Adelson's big decision: Take the stand or hope silence saves her | Legal analysis NEW! What Donna's Planner Says about Her Psyche & What She Was Doing to Prepare for Vietnam Donna Adelson Trial: Defense Witness Day 8 Jury asked to follow detailed communication records over Dan Markel’s murder in Donna Adelson trial Markel Murder trial Day 5: Witness testimony focuses on Magbanua ‘I’m telling the truth, man’: Luis Rivera testifies in Magbanua retrial Markel Trial Day 7: The bump, money drops, cash deposits and wiretaps https://www.facebook.com/reel/1548660449877864 Day 2 trial tick-tock: Wendi Adelson grilled as she testifies under immunity | Recap Day 1 of Markel Murder Trial: Witnesses called to the stand Defense rests its case in Katherine Magbanua retrial Defense rests its case in Katherine Magbanua retrial Day Four: Luis Rivera Says He Wouldn't Shoot Dan Markel In Front Of Kids | WFSU News Donna Adelson guilty as charged in murder for hire plot    

This week, we discuss a series of "intellectual crimes" in which the stolen objects were more valuable for their history and status than for their resale price.  And stick around for an artsy "Last Thing Before We Go". Thank you to this week's sponsors! Help your liver and save 25% on your first month of subscription by going to dosedaily.co/MOMS or entering MOMS at checkout. Get organized now, with Skylight! Right now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15-inch Calendars by going to SkylightCal.com/MOMS. Download the free Rakuten App or go to Rakuten.com to start saving today.  And right now, IQBAR is offering our special podcast listeners twenty percent off all IQBAR products—including the sampler pack—plus FREE shipping. To get your 20% text MOMS to 64000.  Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details. The Boston Public Library's "Lost" Art: We dive into the bizarre case of two priceless artworks—an Albrecht Dürer engraving and a Rembrandt van Rijn etching—that went missing from one of the country's most prestigious libraries. The disappearance caused a media uproar and led to the resignation of the library's president . But in a twist, the art was never stolen; it was just in the wrong spot for an entire year.  The Man Who Loved Books Too Much: We explore the story of John Charles Gilkey, a man driven by intellectual vanity who used stolen credit card numbers to amass a collection of rare books worth over $200,000. Gilkey wasn't in it for the money; he simply wanted to appear to be a sophisticated intellectual . His obsessive "bibliokleptomania" forced the rare book community to tighten security and share information on thefts.  The Notorious Map Thief: Next, we cover Edward Forbes Smiley III, a charming and respected rare map dealer whose financial troubles led him to a life of crime. Using an X-Acto blade, he would carefully slice rare maps out of centuries-old atlases from institutions like Yale and Harvard. We reveal how a single misplaced blade led to his downfall, exposing his theft of nearly 100 maps . The Notorious Map Thief: Next, we cover Edward Forbes Smiley III, a charming and respected rare map dealer whose financial troubles led him to a life of crime. Using an X-Acto blade, he would carefully slice rare maps out of centuries-old atlases from institutions like Yale and Harvard. We reveal how a single misplaced blade led to his downfall, exposing his theft of nearly 100 maps. Check-out bonus episodes up on Spotify and Apple podcast now! Get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus chat episodes, at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast .    To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast.    Listen and subscribe to Melissa’s other podcast, Criminality!! It’s the podcast for those who love reality TV, true crime, and want to hear all the juicy stories where the two genres intersect. Subscribe and listen here: www.pod.link/criminality    Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more.     

  On a warm summer night in 1908, 19-year-old Hazel Drew disappeared from Troy, New York. Her body was found days later, and the brutal details of the crime sparked a century-old mystery. Join us as we explore the unsolved murder that inspired the fictional character of Laura Palmer from the cult classic TV series, Twin Peaks. We dive into the bizarre clues, conflicting timelines, and a tangled web of suspects that left investigators with more questions than answers. From the mysterious letters found in her trunk to her complicated secret life, this true crime case has all the elements of a classic whodunit. Listen now to uncover the real-life mystery behind the case and decide for yourself who killed Hazel Drew. Thank you to this week's sponsors! Keep it classic and cozy this fall cool—with long-lasting staples from Quince. Go to Quince.com/moms for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.  Start your risk-free Greenlight trial today at Greenlight.com/moms.   Cozify your space with Wayfair’s curated collection of easy, affordable fall updates. From comfy recliners to cozy bedding and autumn decor. Find it all for way less at Wayfair.com.  Check-out bonus episodes up on Spotify and Apple podcast now! Get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus chat episodes, at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast .    To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast.    Listen and subscribe to Melissa’s other podcast, Criminality!! It’s the podcast for those who love reality TV, true crime, and want to hear all the juicy stories where the two genres intersect. Subscribe and listen here: www.pod.link/criminality    Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more.  Sources:  https://www.newspapers.com/image/299493918/?match=1&terms=%22Hazel%20Drew%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/889980064/?match=1&terms=%22Hazel%20Drew%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/58214018/?match=3&terms=%22Hazel%20Drew%22 https://www.newspapers.com/image/29236647/?match=1&terms=%22Hazel%20Drew%22   https://www.newspapers.com/image/79103441/?match=1&terms=%22Hazel%20Drew%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/58214039/?match=1&terms=%22Hazel%20Drew%22 https://www.newspapers.com/image/252705204/?match=1&terms=%22Hazel%20Drew%22   https://www.newspapers.com/image/370736790/?match=1&terms=%22Hazel%20Drew%22 https://www.newspapers.com/image/370738222/?match=2&terms=%22Hazel%20Drew%22   https://www.newspapers.com/image/252705403/?match=1&terms=%22Hazel%20Drew%22 https://www.newspapers.com/image/20540554/?match=1&terms=%22Hazel%20Drew%22    https://www.newspapers.com/image/1140052126/?match=1&terms=%22Hazel%20Drew%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/1140052200/?terms=%22Hazel%20Drew%22 https://www.newspapers.com/image/555969090/?match=1&terms=%22Hazel%20Drew%22   https://www.newspapers.com/image/1139912166/?match=1&terms=%22Hazel%20Drew%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/135466378/?match=1&terms=%22Hazel%20Drew%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/543741096/?match=1&terms=%22Hazel%20Drew%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/555969585/?match=1&terms=%22Hazel%20Drew%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/370750504/?terms=%22Hazel%20Drew%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/1139912222/?match=1&terms=%22Hazel%20Drew%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/555969972/?match=1&terms=%22Hazel%20Drew%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/370752091/?match=1&terms=%22Hazel%20Drew%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/79103989/?match=1&terms=%22Hazel%20Drew%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/370752730/?match=1&terms=%22Hazel%20Drew%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/1187048909/?match=1&terms=%22Hazel%20Drew%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/79104149/?match=1&terms=%22Hazel%20Drew%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/1139912358/?match=1&terms=%22Hazel%20Drew%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/79104295/?match=1&terms=%22Hazel%20Drew%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/420741310/?match=1&terms=%22Hazel%20Drew%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/20550482/?match=1&terms=%22Hazel%20Drew%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/1094787272/?match=1&terms=%22Hazel%20Drew%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/420742269/?match=1&terms=%22Hazel%20Drew%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/79104488/?match=1&terms=%22Hazel%20Drew%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/1094787509/?match=1&terms=%22Hazel%20Drew%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/142992411/?match=1&terms=%22Hazel%20Drew%22%20AND%20%22teal%20pond%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/862841623/?match=1&terms=%22Hazel%20Drew%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/965792958/?match=1&terms=%22Hazel%20Drew%22, https://www.newspapers.com/image/965792986/?terms=%22Hazel%20Drew%22   https://wnyt.com/top-stories/murder-mystery-haunts-rensselaer-county-116-years-later/  https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/36451324/hazel_irene-drew   

In this episode we dive into five of the strangest and most unforgettable confessions in criminal history. While confessions can bring closure to grieving families, they are not always what they seem. We explore the astonishing statistics behind false confessions and how they can mislead justice. Thank you to this week's advertisers! Keep it classic and cozy this fall cool—with long-lasting staples from Quince. Go to Quince.com/moms for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.  Right now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to SkylightCal.com/MOMS.  For a limited time only, new Cash App customers can use our exclusive code to earn some additional cash. Just download Cash App, use our exclusive referral code FAMILY10 in your profile, send $5 to a friend within 14 days, and you’ll get $10 dropped right into your account. Terms apply. That’s Money. That’s Cash App.  Where to find us! Check-out bonus episodes up on Spotify and Apple podcast now! Get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus chat episodes, at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast .  To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast.  Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more.    The Power of Confessions According to the Innocence Project, nearly 30% of wrongful convictions overturned by DNA evidence involved false confessions. This number is even more alarming for juveniles, as 69% of those aged 12 to 15 who were falsely convicted had made a false confession. Research shows that jurors convict people who have confessed more than 70% of the time, even if the confession is proven false. Case 1: Robert Durst Robert Durst, heir to a New York real estate fortune, was suspected in three suspicious deaths: his wife Kathie Durst, his best friend Susan Berman, and his neighbor Morris Black. He became the subject of the HBO documentary series, The Jinx. In a stunning turn of events, a hot mic captured Durst muttering, "What the heck did I do? Killing them all, of course," which became an infamous confession. He was arrested the night before the finale of the series aired and was later convicted of first-degree murder for Susan Berman's death. Case 2: Henry Lee Lucas Known as the "Confession Killer," Henry Lee Lucas confessed to hundreds of murders he didn't commit. After being arrested for illegal firearm possession, he began confessing to dozens, and then hundreds, of unsolved murders across the country. Law enforcement created the "Lucas Task Force" and closed more than 200 cold cases based on his confessions. However, a journalist later exposed that Lucas couldn't have committed many of the crimes due to conflicting timelines. The false confessions misled families who were desperately seeking closure, and the real killers remained free. Case 3: Laverne Pavlinac Laverne Pavlinac fabricated a story and confessed to a murder she didn't commit to frame her abusive boyfriend, John. She hoped it would send him to prison and free her from their volatile relationship. Despite John denying any involvement, Laverne's detailed confession led to both of them being convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison. While they were in jail, the real killer, Keith Hunter Jesperson, later known as the Happy Face Killer, continued his killing spree. Case 4: Earl Valentine After shooting his ex-wife Keisha and their son Earl Jr., Earl Valentine went live on Facebook to confess to the crime. He stated, "I just killed my wife. I don't feel any remorse for what I did". This real-time confession went viral before being removed, raising urgent questions about technology and domestic violence. Keisha survived, but their son Earl Jr. died from his injuries after calling 911. Case 5: Mark "Chopper" Read Mark "Chopper" Read was a notorious Australian gangster, author, and comedian who was never convicted of murder. However, just 16 days before his death from liver cancer, he gave a final interview and confessed to killing four men. Despite his history of exaggeration, police reviewed his claims. To this day, questions remain about the sincerity of his deathbed confession, with many believing it was his last act of showmanship.  

An 80-year-old grandmother vanishes after a trip to the grocery store. What began as a missing person's case in South Carolina unraveled into a shocking story of trust, betrayal, and a serial predator hiding in plain sight. This South Carolina serial killer  also left a trail of other missing and murdered women in his wake. In this episode we discuss the chilling details of the Daniel Printz case and the forensic evidence that exposed him. Thank you to this week's sponsors! Start saving today on things you’re already buying! Download the free Rakuten App or go to Rakuten.com to start saving today.   Right now save 20% on your FIRST order and get a free cat toy at PrettyLitter.com/moms. Pretty Litter cannot detect every feline health issue or prevent or diagnose diseases. A diagnosis can only come from a licensed Veterinarian. Terms and conditions apply. See site for details. We’ve worked out a special deal with Hiya for their best selling children's vitamin. Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/MOMS. This deal is not available on their regular website. Timestamps & Key Topics: (00:00:00) An 80-year-old grandmother, Edna Ruth Nation Settles, vanishes after a trip to the grocery store . (00:00:39) Police discover Edna's abandoned Jeep and surveillance footage of an unidentified man wiping it down . (00:03:00) The timeline of Edna's disappearance and her relationship with a man who was later identified as Daniel Glenn Printz. (00:06:00) Daniel Printz’s long criminal history, including a prior kidnapping conviction . (00:11:40) The hosts discuss Nancy Rego, another woman connected to Daniel Printz who went missing after her mother, Dolores, died under mysterious circumstances. (00:14:46) Police find more evidence on Daniel's property, including Edna’s firearm and other women’s belongings . (00:21:00) Daniel Printz confesses to the murder of Edna and others, but only leads police to Edna's remains . (00:23:00) The stories of the other women Daniel confessed to killing: Dolores Sellers, Nancy Rigo, and Leigh Goodman. (00:27:00) Daniel is sentenced to life in federal prison without parole, and the hosts express their frustration over the lack of a clear motive.   Sources: Criminal complaint: https://www.justice.gov/usao-sc/press-release/file/1514206/download https://www.justice.gov/usao-sc/pr/north-carolina-man-sentenced-life-without-parole-federal-prison-kidnapping-and-murder Plea agreement: https://www.justice.gov/usao-sc/press-release/file/1514216/download  https://www.kktv.com/2022/05/19/missing-south-carolina-womans-body-found-after-8-month-search/ https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/2022/05/18/missing-greenville-county-woman-body-found-north-carolina/9820059002/ https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/2022/03/21/evidence-links-north-carolina-man-missing-greenville-woman-edna-suttles/7090206001/ https://www.wbtv.com/2022/06/21/suspect-admits-deadly-kidnapping-greenville-co-woman/ https://www.facebook.com/edna.suttles.31/about_overview https://www.newspapers.com/image/legacy/187432989/?article=8e55d7c7-84f9-404b-8064-88fff9e10011&focus=0.51437294,0.69041204,0.6685193,0.91312003&xid=3355&_gl=1*1p43123*_ga*MzA1MDI1ODgzLjE2NDAyMjA2OTg.*_ga_4QT8FMEX30*MTY2MTc4NTcxNC42OS4xLjE2NjE3ODU4MjEuMC4wLjA.&_ga=2.86927578.312069656.1661785718-305025883.1640220698 https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/185081921/deloris-sellers https://www.thestate.com/article263298183.html https://www.thestate.com/news/local/crime/article262716422.html https://www.greenvilleonline.com/story/news/2022/06/22/nc-serial-killer-sentenced-life-prison-after-travelers-rest-woman-death/7697168001/ https://greensboro.com/community/rockingham_now/news/nc-serial-killer-connected-to-at-least-four-deaths-feds-say-rutherford-county  

This week we’re bringing you a replay of a case that is one of the wildest—and most unsettling—stories we’ve ever covered. Back in 2005, headlines dubbed him the Body Snatcher of New York. Dr. Michael Mastromarino was a once-promising dentist who built a shady side business harvesting human tissue and bones without consent. What started as a booming “medical” enterprise unraveled into a shocking scandal that left thousands of families devastated, raised questions about the tissue donation industry, and earned Mastromarino a spot in true crime infamy.   We’re re-airing this episode now because it ties in more than you’d expect with the docuseries The Kings of Tupelo, which we’re covering all month long. The first episode is already out, and you can subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast to hear all three parts—plus get access to even more bonus content.   Thank you to this week’s sponsors! It’s time to get your own personal stylist with DailyLook.  Head to DailyLook.com to take your style quiz and use code MOMS50 for 50% off your first order.  And right now, IQBAR is offering our special podcast listeners twenty percent off all IQBAR products—including the sampler pack—plus FREE shipping. To get your 20% off, text MOMS to 64000.  Keep it classic and cozy this fall cool—with long-lasting staples from Quince. Go to Quince.com/moms for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.    Check-out bonus episodes up on Spotify and Apple podcast now! Get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus chat episodes, at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast .    To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast.    Listen and subscribe to Melissa’s other podcast, Criminality!! It’s the podcast for those who love reality TV, true crime, and want to hear all the juicy stories where the two genres intersect. Subscribe and listen here: www.pod.link/criminality    Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more.  Sources:   https://www.wired.com/2005/12/a-macabre-theater-of-greed/ http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/americas/4552742.stm https://www.nytimes.com/2005/12/23/nyregion/alistair-cookes-bones-were-stolen-for-implantation-his-family-says.html https://archive.is/20130127080006/http://www.joplinglobe.com/local/local_story_242213157.html https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/01/27/AR2006012701569.html https://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/wife-of-body-snatcher-details-how-she-learned-ex-husband-illegally-harvested-sold-body-parts-in-doc-i-had-no-idea https://www.nytimes.com/2013/07/09/nyregion/michael-mastromarino-dentist-guilty-in-organ-scheme-dies-at-49.html http://nysdoccslookup.doccs.ny.gov/GCA00P00/WIQ3/WINQ130 https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/1759971/in-re-human-tissue-products-liability-litigation/?q=Biomedical%20Tissue%20Services https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/1917302/com-v-garzone/?q=Michael%20Mastromarino&type=o&order_by=score%20desc&stat_Precedential=on https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/2443646/com-v-mastromarino/?q=Biomedical%20Tissue%20Services https://law.justia.com/cases/new-york/other-courts/2012/2012-ny-slip-op-22271.html https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/1917334/com-v-garzone/?q=gerald%20Garzone&type=o&order_by=score%20desc&stat_Precedential=on http://prev.dailyherald.com/story/?id=209415 http://www.nbcnews.com/id/13192080/ns/health/t/grotesque-scandal-cheap-horror-movie/#.XruV6JNKg1I https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCOURTS-paed-2_08-cv-03895/pdf/USCOURTS-paed-2_08-cv-03895-0.pdf https://www.delcotimes.com/news/funeral-director-sentenced-in-pa-body-parts-scam/article_8d969b7f-1ac1-525c-af8f-f7866e121a5e.html https://www.inquirer.com/philly/hp/news_update/20081219_Body-parts_defendant_who_aided_prosecutors_gets_shorter_term.html https://www.theguardian.com/world/2008/jan/31/usa http://inmatelocator.cor.pa.gov/#/Result http://media.philly.com/documents/pressrelease1.pdf https://casetext.com/case/people-v-joseph-nicelli https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1388122/ https://abcnews.go.com/Primetime/story?id=1702763&page=1 Bodysnatchers of New York documentary  https://web.archive.org/web/20081019185440/https://www.fda.gov/cber/compl/bts013106.htm https://www.silive.com/news/2009/01/former_staten_island_funeral_p.html http://www.nbcnews.com/id/15326025/ns/us_news-crime_and_courts/t/funeral-directors-plead-guilty-body-part-plot/#.XrvUApNKg1I https://www.foxnews.com/story/7-people-in-n-y-accused-of-illegally-removing-body-parts-from-corpses http://prev.dailyherald.com/story/?id=257964 https://www.mpnnow.com/article/20110214/NEWS/302149887 https://law.justia.com/cases/new-york/other-courts/2008/2008-52680.html https://www.courtlistener.com/opinion/4310548/gayton-serrell-people-v/? https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2014/12/03/darlene-deats-body-parts-lawsuit/19831953/ https://www.leagle.com/decision/infdco20150121d70 https://www.mpnnow.com/article/20090919/NEWS/309199980 https://www.mpnnow.com/article/20090719/NEWS/307199986 https://www.mpnnow.com/article/20090415/NEWS/304159938 https://www.cantonrep.com/x50631018/New-York-woman-convicted-for-role-in-body-parts-scheme https://www.aatb.org/regulatory https://www.aatb.org/standards https://www.lifelinktissuebank.org/about-us/history-of-tissue/ https://tissuebank.dcids.org/ https://www.donatelife.net/types-of-donation/tissue-donation/ The Body Snatcher’s Wife by Barbra Reifel

This week, we’re taking you to London for one of the wildest burglaries in history — the Hatton Garden Heist. Over Easter weekend in 2015, millions in gold, diamonds, and cash vanished from a high-security vault in the heart of the UK’s jewelry district. But the biggest twist? The masterminds weren’t slick young criminals — they were men in their 60s and 70s, later nicknamed “The Bad Grandpas.” We’ll walk you through how they planned it, how they pulled it off, and how their old-school habits and egos brought it all crashing down. Thank you to this week’s sponsors! Whatever challenges you’re facing, Grow Therapy is here to help. Sessions average about $21 with insurance and some pay as little as $0, depending on their plan. Visit GrowTherapy.com/MOMS today to get started.   See thicker, stronger, faster-growing hair with less shedding in just 3-6 months with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code MOMS. Get 15% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at BollAndBranch.com/moms. Exclusions apply.   Check-out bonus episodes up on Spotify and Apple podcast now! Get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus chat episodes, at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast .    To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast.    Listen and subscribe to Melissa’s other podcast, Criminality!! It’s the podcast for those who love reality TV, true crime, and want to hear all the juicy stories where the two genres intersect. Subscribe and listen here: www.pod.link/criminality    Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more.  The Hatton Garden Heist Sources Hatton Garden raid 'largest in English history' - BBC News Nov 23, 2015 Hatton Garden: Who were the jewelery heist raiders? - BBC News March 15, 2019 The Infamous Hatton Garden Safe Deposit Heist - Tavex Bullion Hatton Garden Safe Deposit company goes into liquidation after £10m jewelery robbery, Sept 1, 2015  How the real Hatton Garden robbery played out | The Week London police did not respond to the alarm during the Hatton Garden jewel heist | Newstalk April 10, 2015 Hatton Garden ringleader Terry Perkins missed 4 appointments before death | Daily Mail Online March 18, 2019 How the real Hatton Garden robbery played out - Page 2 | The Week Hatton Garden theft: Full timeline of one of the biggest jewel raids in history Jan 14, 2016 Video appears to show London diamond-district heist gang Hatton Garden heist: Three men convicted over raid on London safe boxes Jan 14, 2016 Hatton Garden heist: Why did gem robbers only open 72 out of 999 security boxes in vault? April 11, 2015 ​​The Infamous Hatton Garden Safe Deposit Heist - Tavex Bullion Hatton Garden heist CCTV: Watch dramatic moment £60m gem raiders are caught on camera - The Mirror Hatton Garden jewelery heist: Final three guilty over £14m burglary - BBC News  Hatton Garden jewel heist trial begins | CNN November 23, 2015 Britain's Biggest Heist Case Is On Trial: NPR ,November 28, 2015 Hatton Garden raid 'was doomed to fail' - BBC News Hatton Garden heist: The target, the plan, the job, the gear and the investigation behind the biggest burglary in English legal history January 14, 2016 The Hatton Garden Heist (2015): The Elderly Gang's Audacious Raid on London's 2015 Heist at the museum: Hatton Garden vault (and hole in the wall) to be tourist attraction Final Hatton Garden raider Michael 'Basil' Seed jailed March 15, 2019 Ringleader of Hatton Garden jewel heist gang jailed for 10 years March 16, 2019 Holborn fire 'could have been deliberately started by burglars responsible for Hatton Garden jewel raid' | London Evening Standard April 9, 2015 Hatton Garden 'Master' Quit After Failed Attempt | UK News Nov 24, 2015 Hatton Garden heist: how much was stolen and where are they now? May 16, 2024 What happened to the Hatton Garden burglars? – Overview & Analysis |  Hatton Garden gang ringleaders ordered to pay £27.5m Jan 30, 2018 Hatton Garden robber ‘Basil’ wins reduction in £6m confiscation order  Hatton Garden raid has 'ruined lives and livelihoods' - BBC News May 7, 2015 Heist investigation: London police didn’t respond to burglar alarm | CNN Hatton Garden heist: Former Met chief calls police 'utterly incompetent' as CCTV emerges | The Independent April 12, 2015  

In September of 1922, scandal rocked the quiet town of New Brunswick, New Jersey. A beloved minister and a choir singer were found posed side by side beneath a crab apple tree, their love letters torn and scattered like confetti. What might have looked like a tragic romance gone wrong quickly spiraled into one of the most sensational murder cases of the Jazz Age. At the center of it all? A wealthy wife, her eccentric butterfly-collecting brother, and a witness the press only ever called the Pig Woman. Yes, really. Thank you to this week’s sponsors! Start your risk-free Greenlight trial today at Greenlight.com/moms.  Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15-inch Calendars by going to SkylightCal.com/MOMS. Check-out bonus episodes up on Spotify and Apple podcast now! Get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus chat episodes, at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast .    To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast.    Listen and subscribe to Melissa’s other podcast, Criminality!! It’s the podcast for those who love reality TV, true crime, and want to hear all the juicy stories where the two genres intersect. Subscribe and listen here: www.pod.link/criminality    Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more. 

Alfred Loewenstein was one of the richest men in the world, known as the “Mystery Man of Europe.” But during a routine flight across the English Channel, he vanished from his own plane in mid-air. Was it an accident, suicide, or a calculated murder? Nearly a century later, his death remains one of aviation’s strangest unsolved mysteries. This week, we’re unraveling the rise, fall, and lingering questions surrounding the man who fell from the sky. Thank you to this week’s sponsors! Go to K12.com/MOMS today to find a tuition-free K12-Powered School near you and enroll now.  Check-out bonus episodes up on Spotify and Apple podcast now! Get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus chat episodes, at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast .    To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast.    Listen and subscribe to Melissa’s other podcast, Criminality!! It’s the podcast for those who love reality TV, true crime, and want to hear all the juicy stories where the two genres intersect. Subscribe and listen here: www.pod.link/criminality    Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more.  Sources:  https://www.nytimes.com/1928/07/05/archives/captalowenstein-falls-from-plane-drowning-in-sea-belgian-financier.html  https://www.nytimes.com/1928/07/06/archives/lowensteins-tragic-end-shakes-europes-markets-suicide-theory-is.html https://www.nytimes.com/1928/07/09/archives/loewenstein-dead-his-family-say-issue-statement-expressing.html   https://www.nytimes.com/1928/07/13/archives/test-door-of-plane-loewenstein-used-british-officials-doubt-he.html  https://www.nytimes.com/1928/07/20/archives/loewensteins-body-found-in-channel-it-is-picked-up-off-cape-gris.html  https://www.nytimes.com/1928/08/15/archives/toxic-poison-found-in-loewensteins-body-but-could-be-medicine-that.html  https://www.nytimes.com/1928/09/11/archives/loewensteins-death-found-due-to-accident-doctors-report-no-trace-of.html  https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/200928884/magdelain_h%C3%A9l%C3%A8ne_berthe_marie-loewenstein  https://www.newspapers.com/image/746534708/?terms=%22Alfred%20Loewenstein%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/940912005/?match=1&terms=%22Alfred%20Loewenstein%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/1190168410/?match=1&terms=%22Alfred%20Loewenstein%22 https://www.newspapers.com/image/932010604/?match=1&terms=%22Alfred%20Loewenstein%22   https://www.newspapers.com/image/1191347817/?match=1&terms=%22Alfred%20Loewenstein%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/719209081/?match=1&terms=%22alfred%20loewenstein%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/911974971/?match=1&terms=%22alfred%20loewenstein%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/836960649/?match=1&terms=%22alfred%20loewenstein%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/801529256/?match=1&terms=%22alfred%20loewenstein%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/801530147/?match=1&terms=%22alfred%20loewenstein%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/761738613/?match=1&terms=%22alfred%20loewenstein%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/634528689/?match=1&terms=%22Alfred%20Loewenstein%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/974078005/?match=1&terms=%22Alfred%20Loewenstein%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/572847394/?match=1&terms=%22Alfred%20Loewenstein%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/768555408/?match=1&terms=%22Alfred%20Loewenstein%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/354933518/?match=1&terms=%22Alfred%20Loewenstein%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/1172007874/?match=1&terms=%22Alfred%20Loewenstein%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/930201601/?match=1&terms=%22Alfred%20Loewenstein%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/1042436272/?match=1&terms=%22Alfred%20Loewenstein%22 https://www.newspapers.com/image/1010001528/?match=1&terms=%22Alfred%20Loewenstein%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/1148664661/?match=1&terms=%22Alfred%20Loewenstein%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/1039058541/?match=1&terms=%22Alfred%20Loewenstein%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/419571625/?match=1&terms=%22Alfred%20Loewenstein%22   https://www.newspapers.com/image/753529403/?match=1&terms=%22Alfred%20Loewenstein%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/990511553/?match=1&terms=%22Alfred%20Loewenstein%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/1144893826/?match=1&terms=%22Alfred%20Loewenstein%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/931955619/?match=1&terms=%22Alfred%20Loewenstein%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/1108415030/?match=1&terms=%22Alfred%20Loewenstein%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/925130544/?match=1&terms=%22Alfred%20Loewenstein%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/1118698081/?match=1&terms=%22Alfred%20Loewenstein%22  https://www.newspapers.com/image/934398023/?match=1&terms=%22Alfred%20Loewenstein%22  https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0495dsf     

In February 2025, 18-year-old CU Boulder freshman Megan Piper Trussell walked out of her dorm and never returned. Six days later, she was found in Boulder Canyon under circumstances that left her family searching for answers. From conflicting timelines and missing belongings to troubling autopsy findings, Megan’s case has raised more questions than it has answered. Despite investigators ruling her death a suicide, her parents believe the truth has yet to be uncovered. If you have information about Megan’s case, call or text 678-636-9771 or email TrussellTips@Vigilante-PR.com. Support the family’s efforts here: gofundme.com/f/support-the-megan-memorial-fund Thank you to this week’s sponsors!  IQBAR is offering our special podcast listeners 20% off all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping. To get your 20% off, text MOMS to 64000.  Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details. Right now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to SkylightCal.com/MOMS.  Join the more than 3 million families who have chosen K12, and empower your student to reach their full potential now There is still time to enroll for this school year! Go to K12.com/MOMS today to find a tuition-free K12-Powered School near you and enroll now.  Check-out bonus episodes up on Spotify and Apple podcast now! Get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus chat episodes, at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast .    To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast.    Listen and subscribe to Melissa’s other podcast, Criminality!! It’s the podcast for those who love reality TV, true crime, and want to hear all the juicy stories where the two genres intersect. Subscribe and listen here: www.pod.link/criminality    Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more.    Sources: https://bouldercounty.gov/news/conclusion-of-investigation-into-the-death-of-megan-trussell/ https://www.beatreecremation.com/obituaries/2025-02-15-megan-trussell https://www.denverpost.com/2025/05/27/megan-trussell-cu-boulder-student-death-canyon-suicide/ https://www.9news.com/article/news/local/megan-trussell-death-parents-challenge-coroner-investigation-conclusion/73-083a7087-816f-4b83-8df7-54137a1ddf10 https://www.9news.com/article/news/local/senator-requesting-attorney-general-create-legislation-megan-trussell-death/73-18881967-7db3-4105-82fa-066ec0f8499b https://www.9news.com/article/news/local/body-matching-description-missing-cu-student-found/73-e4840533-10d2-47e2-8c17-bdefdf278eaf https://bouldercounty.gov/news/update-4-deceased-female-found-near-40-mile-marker-boulder-canyon-dr/ https://www.denver7.com/news/local-news/family-of-cu-boulder-student-megan-trussell-says-purse-was-found-ripped-and-shoe-phone-are-still-missing https://weatherspark.com/h/d/3561/2025/2/9/Historical-Weather-on-Sunday-February-9-2025-in-Boulder-Colorado-United-States https://www.dailycamera.com/2025/06/05/janice-marchman-phil-weiser-review-megan-trussell-death/ https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-the-megan-memorial-fund Interview between Haley and Joe Trussell and Vanessa Diaz  Documents and Records https://www.sundance.org/blogs/sundance-institute-announces-boulder-colorado-as-the-new-home-for-the-sundance-film-festival-beginning-in-2027/  https://boulderreportinglab.org/2025/05/20/boulder-offered-34m-to-bring-sundance-film-festival-with-hopes-of-big-economic-return/  https://boulderreportinglab.org/2025/07/06/megan-trussells-death-was-ruled-a-suicide-by-boulder-county-her-family-fought-to-have-key-evidence-tested/ 

In 1954, Marilyn Sheppard was found murdered in her Bay Village, Ohio home. Her husband, Dr. Sam Sheppard, claimed an intruder was responsible, but the case quickly became a media sensation and one of the most controversial trials in U.S. history. We cover the murder, the investigation, the trial that captivated the nation, the Supreme Court appeal, and the decades of new evidence that continue to spark debate over Sam Sheppard’s guilt or innocence.   Thank you to this week’s sponsors! Maximize your look with minimal effort. Go to thrivecausemetics.com/MOMS for an exclusive offer of 20% off your first order.   Save 25% on your first month of subscription by going to dosedaily.co/MOMS or entering MOMS at checkout.  We've worked out a special deal with Hiya for their best selling children's vitamin. Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/MOMS. This deal is not available on their regular website.   Start your risk-free Greenlight trial today at Greenlight.com/moms.  Check-out bonus episodes up on Spotify and Apple podcast now! Get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus chat episodes, at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast .    To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast.    Listen and subscribe to Melissa’s other podcast, Criminality!! It’s the podcast for those who love reality TV, true crime, and want to hear all the juicy stories where the two genres intersect. Subscribe and listen here: www.pod.link/criminality    Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more.    Sources: Dr. Sam Sheppard https://www.newspapers.com/image/1161579403/?match=1&terms=Sam%20Sheppard July 5, 1954 https://www.newspapers.com/image/1161579430/ July 5, 1954 https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/sheppard/chronology.html (Timeline) Marilyn Reese Sheppard (1923-1954) - Find a Grave Memorial https://www.newspapers.com/image/1061161401/?match=1&terms=Sam%20Sheppard July 5, 1954 https://www.newspapers.com/image/1061161847/?terms=Sam%20Sheppard July 5, 1954 https://www.newspapers.com/image/1161579673/ - July 6, 1954 https://www.newspapers.com/image/1161579693/ July 6, 1954 https://www.newspapers.com/image/1161580320/?terms=%22Dr.%20Samuel%20Sheppard%22 July 8, 1954 https://www.newspapers.com/image/1161580329/?terms=%22Dr.%20Samuel%20Sheppard%22 July 8, 1954 https://www.newspapers.com/image/1061163143/ July 8, 1954 https://www.newspapers.com/image/1061152937/?match=1&terms=%22Dr.%20Samuel%20Sheppard%22 July 23, 1954 https://www.newspapers.com/image/1161580677/?terms=%22Dr.%20Samuel%20Sheppard%22 July 9, 1954 https://www.newspapers.com/image/1161580670/?terms=%22Dr.%20Samuel%20Sheppard%22 July 9, 1954 https://www.newspapers.com/image/1161580688/?terms=%22Dr.%20Samuel%20Sheppard%22 July 9, 1954 https://www.newspapers.com/image/1161581456/?match=1&terms=Susan%20Hayes July 13, 1954 https://www.newspapers.com/image/1061167105/?match=1&terms=Susan%20Hayes July 13, 1954 SHEPPARD MURDER CASE | Encyclopedia of Cleveland History  Sheppard v. Maxwell | 384 U.S. 333 (1966) | Justia U.S. Supreme Court Center  James Neff’s book “The Wrong Man: The Final Verdict on the Dr. Sam Sheppard Murder Case” (Random House, 2001) ACLU of Ohio. (n.d.). Case Summary: Sheppard v. Maxwell. Sheppard v. Maxwell 384 U.S. 333 (1966) - ACLU of Ohio  Sam Sheppard, the inspiration for “The Fugitive,” dies | April 6, 1970 | HISTORY https://www.newspapers.com/image/1161457250/?match=1&terms=Susan%20Hayes Dec 1, 1954 Sam Sheppard | EBSCO Research  https://www.newspapers.com/image/960535986/?match=1&terms=Sam%20Sheppard July 19, 1964 https://www.law.umich.edu/special/exoneration/Pages/casedetailpre1989.aspx?caseid=300 Dr. Sam's Last Days The Trials of Dr. Sam Sheppard: A Chronology https://www.newspapers.com/image/1097959212/?match=1&terms=The%20Sheppard%20murder%20case%20at%2070%3A%20Terry%20Gilbert July 2024 Dr. Sam Sheppard's Body Exhumed in Bid to Clear Name in Murder - Los Angeles Times Sept. 18, 1997 https://web.archive.org/web/20220306173150/https://www.nytimes.com/1998/03/05/us/dna-test-absolves-sam-sheppard-of-murder-lawyer-says.html March 5, 1998 Body of Marilyn Sheppard exhumed - UPI Archives Oct. 5, 1999 https://www.famous-trials.com/sam-sheppard/2-sheppard The Dr. Sam Sheppard Trial. https://scholar.google.com/scholar_case?case=7078505068087048302&q=State+v.+Sheppard,+135+N.E.2d+340,+342+(Ohio+1956)&hl=en&as_sdt=2006#r[1] NOVA Online | Killer's Trail | Chronology of a Murder (5) Prejudicial Publicity in Criminal Trials: Bringing Sheppard v. Maxwell Into the Nineties | Office of Justice Programs His father's wrongful conviction became a Hollywood hit. Decades later, Sam Sheppard is learning how to be himself. https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0791985/?ref_=nmbio_ov_bk The Marilyn Sheppard Murder of 1954: An Analysis of Evidence.

This week, we’re heading back to the early 1900s to meet Belle Gunness—a seemingly respectable Indiana widow with a dark side and a very well-fed hog pen. Belle used lonely hearts ads to lure wealthy, unattached men to her farm, promising love and companionship but delivering something far more sinister.  Thank you to this week’s sponsors! Start your risk-free Greenlight trial today at Greenlight.com/moms.  Feel the difference an extraordinary night’s sleep can make with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at BollandBranch.com/moms to save 15% and unlock free shipping. Exclusions apply. For a limited time only, new Cash App customers can use our exclusive code to earn some additional cash. For real. Just download Cash App, use our exclusive referral code FAMILY10 in your profile, send $5 to a friend within 14 days, and you’ll get $10 dropped right into your account. Terms apply.  Check-out bonus episodes up on Spotify and Apple podcast now! Get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus chat episodes, at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast .    To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast.    Listen and subscribe to Melissa’s other podcast, Criminality!! It’s the podcast for those who love reality TV, true crime, and want to hear all the juicy stories where the two genres intersect. Subscribe and listen here: www.pod.link/criminality    Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more.   

In the 1980s, a group of wealthy young men calling themselves the Billionaire Boys Club set out to make millions under the leadership of charismatic con man Joe Hunt. What started as a flashy business-meets-brotherhood venture quickly spiraled into a Ponzi scheme, manipulation, and two brutal murders — one of a fellow scam artist, and another of a wealthy father kidnapped for ransom. Thank you to this week’s sponsors! See thicker, stronger, faster-growing hair with less shedding in just 3-6 months with Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code MOMS.  Get organized, refreshed, and back to routine for way less. Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Wayfair. Every style. Every home. Elevate your fall wardrobe essentials with Quince. Go to Quince.com/moms  for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns.  Right now save 20% on your FIRST order and get a free cat toy at PrettyLitter.com/moms. Terms and conditions apply. See site for details. Check-out bonus episodes up on Spotify and Apple podcast now! Get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus chat episodes, at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast .    To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast.    Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more.      Sources: Billionaire Boys Club Bodyguard Admits Slaying in TV Interview May 21, 1993 Free Joe Hunt https://www.newspapers.com/image/402515483/?match=1&terms=%22Billionaire%20boys%20club%22 Feb 3, 1987 HUNT v. PLILER CSP CDC (2003) | FindLaw https://www.newspapers.com/image/402516769/?match=1&terms=%22Billionaire%20boys%20club%22 Feb 4, 1987 https://www.newspapers.com/image/404875828/?match=1&terms=%22Billionaire%20boys%20club%22 Feb 20, 1987 Charges In Famed Death Dropped / Victim's son accused in `billionaire' slaying Nov 7, 2000 Former Billionaire Boy wants drug trial moved | Local News | smdailyjournal.com Oct 21, 2005 Ex-Billionaire Boys Club member sought for vehicular manslaughter | Reuters May 13, 2013 brian eslaminia letter : r/MenendezBrothers https://web.archive.org/web/20160305061613/https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/politics/1987/02/07/saga-of-fast-track-group-told-at-trial/41c5b752-dcfe-46db-bb36-c13e6b29531b/ Feb 7, 1987 https://web.archive.org/web/20210804131916/https://www.esquire.com/news-politics/a37200506/billonaire-boys-club-joe-hunt-true-story/ original, Sept. 1986, updated Aug 4, 2021 No. 13-56207 IN THE UNITED STATES COURT OF APPEALS FOR THE NINTH CIRCUIT JOSEPH HUNT, Petitioner-Appellant, v. TIM V. VIRGA, How the 'Billionaire Boys Club' Led to Murder Aug 13, 2106 https://charleyproject.org/case/ronald-george-levin WITNESS SAYS CLUB FOUNDER DIRECTED MURDER OF BEVERLY HILLS MAN - The New York Times 1987 https://web.archive.org/web/20171101155156/https://www.nytimes.com/1987/04/23/us/murder-conviction-for-club-leader.html A Timeline of the Entire Menendez Brothers Murder Case https://mail.crimelibrary.org/notorious_murders/young/joe_hunt/11.html https://mail.crimelibrary.org/notorious_murders/young/joe_hunt/2.html https://mail.crimelibrary.org/notorious_murders/young/joe_hunt/3.html https://mail.crimelibrary.org/notorious_murders/young/joe_hunt/4.html https://mail.crimelibrary.org/notorious_murders/young/joe_hunt/5.html https://mail.crimelibrary.org/notorious_murders/young/joe_hunt/6.html https://mail.crimelibrary.org/notorious_murders/young/joe_hunt/7.html https://mail.crimelibrary.org/notorious_murders/young/joe_hunt/8.html https://mail.crimelibrary.org/notorious_murders/young/joe_hunt/9.html Joe Hunt, Plaintiff-appellant, v. National Broadcasting Company, Inc.; Itc Productions, Inc.,defendants-appellees, 872 F.2d 289 (9th Cir. 1989) :: Justia The True Story of the Billionaire Boys Club Original 1986, Sept.  The Billionaire Boys’ Club Billionaire Boys Club Founder Convicted Of Murder Is Asking Gov. Brown For Parole - CBS Los Angeles https://www.newspapers.com/image/404116359/?match=1&terms=Dosti Jan 26, 1988 https://www.newspapers.com/image/404116662/?match=1&terms=Dosti https://freejoehunt.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/box-4-rt-volume-53-of-101-pages-7982-8195.pdf.pdf ESLAMINIA v. WHITE (1998) | FindLaw Two BBC members get life in prison - UPI Archives Billionaire Boys Club’s Joe Hunt seeks cut in life sentence | News, Sports, Jobs - Times Republican The Billionaire Boys Club Podcast Tells a Twisted Tale of Greed, Murder and 1980s Excess August 3, 2020 Governor Gavin Newsom 1303 10th Street, Suite 1173 Sacramento, CA 95814 Re: Joe Hunt https://www.newspapers.com/image/402980517/?match=1&terms=James%20Pittman https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=iAYqAAAAIBAJ&pg=6928,221426 https://ciris.mt.cdcr.ca.gov/details?cdcrNumber=D6186 https://freejoehunt.com/reward/

  In this episode of Moms and Mysteries, we’re diving into the outrageous life and legendary lies of Charles Ponzi, the man whose name is now forever linked to financial fraud. Long before Bernie Madoff or crypto bros with ring lights, Ponzi was out here in the 1920s promising 50% returns in just 45 days… and somehow, people bought it. Thank you to this week’s sponsors! Elevate your fall wardrobe essentials with Quince. Go to Quince.com/moms for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns.  And right now, IQBAR is offering our special podcast listeners 20% off all IQBAR products, plus get FREE shipping.  text MOMS to 64000.  Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details. Join the more than 3 million families who have chosen K12, and empower your student to reach their full potential now. ! Go to K12.com/MOMS today to find a tuition-free K12-Powered School near you and enroll now.  Check-out bonus episodes up on Spotify and Apple podcast now! Get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus chat episodes, discord access and zoom hangouts at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast .    To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast.    Listen and subscribe to Melissa’s other podcast, Criminality!! It’s the podcast for those who love reality TV, true crime, and want to hear all the juicy stories where the two genres intersect. Subscribe and listen here: www.pod.link/criminality    Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more.      SOURCES  "Charles Ponzi - Scheme, Movie & Wife." Biography.com. Charles Ponzi - Scheme, Movie & Wife.  "Charles Ponzi | EBSCO Research Starters." EBSCO. Charles Ponzi | EBSCO Research Starters.  "Charles Ponzi's immortal financial scam : Planet Money : NPR." NPR. Charles Ponzi's scheme : Planet Money. "Ponzi Schemes | Investor.gov." Investor.gov. Ponzi Schemes | Investor.gov.  "Ponzi's Scheme: The True Story of a Financial Legend - Mitchell Zuckoff - Google Books." Google Books. https://books.google.com/books?hl=en&lr=&id=RshbAA3v1kUC&oi=fnd&pg=PR11&dq=Charles+Ponzi+biography&ots=YztbTNhuie&sig=Ub0G9PJ3QpUqviwot3o5yGsNigI.

When 14-year-old Michael Politte woke up to find his family home filled with smoke, he had no idea his life was about to change forever. After discovering his mother, Rita, on fire in the hallway, Michael ran for help—only to be arrested just days later and accused of her murder. Thank you to this week’s sponsors! Feel the difference an extraordinary night’s sleep can make with Boll & Branch. Get 15% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at Bollandbranch.com/moms and unlock free shipping. Exclusions apply. For 50% off your order, head to DailyLook.com and use code MOMS50. Save 25% on your first month of subscription by going to dosedaily.co/MOMS or entering MOMS at checkout.    Check-out bonus episodes up on Spotify and Apple podcast now! Get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus chat episodes, discord access and zoom hangouts at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast  Thank you to this week’s sponsors! Get the best savings of the season during Boll & Branch’s Annual Summer Event! Get 20% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at BollandBranch.com/MOMS. Limited time only. Exclusions apply. Give your summer closet an upgrade—with Quince. Go to Quince.com/moms  for free shipping on your order and 365 day returns.  Right now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their 15 inch Calendars by going to SkylightCal.com/MOMS.  To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast.  Listen and subscribe to Melissa’s other podcast, Criminality!! It’s the podcast for those who love reality TV, true crime, and want to hear all the juicy stories where the two genres intersect. Subscribe and listen here: www.pod.link/criminality    Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more.    Sources: https://www.macarthurjustice.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/Petition-for-Writ-of-Habeas-Corpus.pdf https://www.cbsnews.com/news/michael-politte-rita-politte-missouri-sleepover-murder-investigation/ https://themip.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Politte-Press-Release-8.23.pdf https://www.kcur.org/news/2025-04-27/years-after-michael-politte-won-parole-in-missouri-his-battle-for-exoneration-drags-on https://www.stlmag.com/news/michael-politte-juror-wrongful-conviction/  https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/michael-polittes-fight-for-freedom/  https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/84665391/ollie_b-smith  https://www.stlpr.org/show/st-louis-on-the-air/2021-09-29/michael-politte-has-served-22-years-for-murdering-his-mother-experts-say-hes-innocent  https://www.newspapers.com/image/1208041899/?match=1&terms=marian%20smith