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Moms and Mysteries: A True Crime Podcast

Moms and Mysteries Podcast

Two Florida moms, hundreds of mysteries, and one obsession: "How did this happen?" Mandy and Melissa bring you twice-a-week deep dives into true crime—from Florida"s most bizarre cases to infamous mysteries worldwide—all with the warmth, wit, and dark humor of two friends who"ve been hooked on mysteries since childhood. New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday.

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40:44

MYSTERY: Captain Albert Loewenstein

Moms and Mysteries: A True Crime Podcast ·

2025/08/26

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

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29:55

MYSTERY: Megan Trussell

Moms and Mysteries: A True Crime Podcast ·

2025/08/21

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

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MURDERED: Marilyn Sheppard (The Case Behind "The...

Moms and Mysteries: A True Crime Podcast ·

2025/08/19

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

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34:42

MURDER: Belle Gunness, American Serial Killer

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2025/08/14

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

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43:21

MURDERED: The Billionaire Boys' Club

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2025/08/12

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

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40:07

Charles Ponzi: The Original Scammer

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2025/08/07

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

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52:55

MURDERED: Rita Politte

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2025/08/05

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

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51:25

Coercive Control & Criminal Curiosity: The Cases of...

Moms and Mysteries: A True Crime Podcast ·

2025/07/31

This week we've teamed up with our true crime friends from The Knife, journalist-producers Hannah Smith and Patia Eaton, for a one-of-a-kind episode where we each brought a story to the table. First, Melissa and Mandy tell the bizarre and unforgettable tale of Colton Harris-Moore, better known as the Barefoot Bandit. He was a lanky teen from a small island town who went on the run, stealing cars and planes while dodging authorities for years. His story captured the internet’s imagination, but behind

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34:28

MYSTERY: The Televangelist Bombings

Moms and Mysteries: A True Crime Podcast ·

2025/07/29

In this episode, we dive into the bizarre and still-unsolved 1990 mail bombings that targeted two of the biggest names in televangelism — John Osteen of Lakewood Church and Pat Robertson of the Christian Broadcasting Network. We explore the rise of televangelism, the attacks that nearly claimed lives, the FBI investigation, and the internet’s favorite theory about who was really behind it all. Check-out bonus episodes up on Spotify and Apple podcast now! Get new episodes a day early and ad

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38:35

MYSTERY: Lake Lanier

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2025/07/24

Beneath the waters of Lake Lanier in Georgia lies something far more haunting than fish and tree stumps. We're talking entire towns, graveyards that were never fully relocated, and a history soaked in tragedy. Before it was a popular summer destination, Lake Lanier was the site of a federal project that displaced hundreds of families—many of them Black landowners—uprooted cemeteries, and submerged an entire community under 56,000 acres of water. This week, Mandy and Melissa explore the dark past and

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41:57

MURDERED: Eric Nelams

Moms and Mysteries: A True Crime Podcast ·

2025/07/22

In 2003, 32-year-old Army veteran Eric Nelams was gunned down in his own driveway in Phenix City, Alabama. Despite connections to a major fraud scheme and clear signs of premeditation, no one has ever been arrested. This week, we share Eric’s story — who he was, what happened, and how his family has spent over two decades fighting for answers. The case remains open, but justice has yet to be served. Thank you to Eric's family for sharing his story with us. If you have any information on Eric's

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40:39

MURDERED: Destiny McClain (Revisited)

Moms and Mysteries: A True Crime Podcast ·

2025/07/17

With the four-year anniversary of Destiny McClain’s death this week, we wanted to replay this episode to help get the word out. After a night out with friends in July of 2021, 23 year old Destiny McClain was shot as she waited for food at a taco truck outside a nightclub in Phoenix, AZ. Ways to help: Anyone with information is asked to contact Phoenix police at 602-262-6151 or Silent Witness at 480-WITNESS (948-6377) or 480-TESTIGO (837-8446) for Spanish. There is a $2,000 reward available.

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52:15

MURDERED: The Murder of Karen Grammer and the...

Moms and Mysteries: A True Crime Podcast ·

2025/07/15

In July 1975, 18-year-old Karen Grammer—sister of actor Kelsey Grammer—was kidnapped and brutally murdered in Colorado Springs. Her death was part of a shocking two-week killing spree that left seven people dead. This week, we’re unpacking the crimes, the trials, and Kelsey’s decades-long fight to keep his sister’s killer behind bars. We’re celebrating 8 years of Moms and Mysteries, and we just want to say thank you for all your support. We wouldn’t be here without you. To show our appreciation,

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36:39

MISSING: Jennifer Kesse

Moms and Mysteries: A True Crime Podcast ·

2025/07/10

In this episode, we are sharing the heartbreaking and mysterious disappearance of Jennifer Kesse, a case that has haunted Orlando for nearly two decades, with little progress or answers for her family. Anyone with information about Jennifer Kesse’s disappearance is urged to contact the FDLE Orlando office at 407-245-0888 or email oroccoldcasetips@fdle.state.fl.us. 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 And right

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54:37

MURDERED: Clara Phillips, Tiger Woman

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2025/07/08

In this episode, we dive into the shocking murder of Alberta Meadows by Clara Phillips, a glamorous showgirl whose jealous rage turned deadly. After killing Alberta with a hammer, Clara staged a sensational escape, fleeing 4,000 miles through Central America before her capture in Honduras. We unravel Clara’s troubled marriage, the dramatic courtroom showdown, and the scandalous prison life that followed. Thank you to this week’s sponsors! Right now, Skylight is offering our listeners $30 off their

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38:34

UPDATE: Amy Bishop-Mad Scientist

Moms and Mysteries: A True Crime Podcast ·

2025/07/03

In this updated episode, we're revisiting a case we covered back in 2020: the shocking story of Amy Bishop, who committed a mass shooting at the University of Alabama in Huntsville in 2010. Since we first discussed the case, there have been several important updates. Stick with us as we dive into what’s happened since then. Join us for a refresher on Amy’s strange and twisted story—a disgruntled Harvard graduate, a secret neighborhood pizza party, and a series of bizarre events that escalated into

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52:50

MURDERED: Suzanne Morphew

Moms and Mysteries: A True Crime Podcast ·

2025/07/01

On Mother’s Day 2020, Suzanne Morphew set out for what was supposed to be a normal bike ride near her home in Colorado — and vanished. What followed was a years-long mystery filled with twists, shifting stories, and courtroom drama. From tranquilizer darts to DNA, secret affairs to a second arrest years later — this episode unpacks the timeline, the evidence, and the search for justice in Suzanne’s case. Thank you to this week’s sponsors! Save 30% on your first month of subscription by going to

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51:00

True Crime Documentaries You Can’t Miss: Insider...

Moms and Mysteries: A True Crime Podcast ·

2025/06/26

This week we’re joined by the one and only Kate Casey from Reality Life with Kate Casey! Kate is a true crime enthusiast and reality TV queen, and she’s here to share her top documentary recommendations you won’t want to miss. From Amanda Knox to Captive Audience, Kate takes us through the twists and turns of these captivating real-life stories. She also dives into the bizarre world of cults, with picks like Wild Wild Country and The Keepers. Get ready for mind-blowing true crime narratives, from a

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33:03

MURDERED: Angie Dodge, Revisited

Moms and Mysteries: A True Crime Podcast ·

2025/06/24

In conjunction with our new episode on Chris Tapp’s tragic death, we’re re-releasing our original episode about Angie Dodge’s heartbreaking murder. In this episode, we dive into the details of Angie’s unsolved murder in Idaho and the tireless fight her mother, Carol Dodge, waged for justice—not only for Angie but also for Chris Tapp, who was wrongfully convicted of her death. This is the first part of the story, and we encourage you to listen to both episodes as we follow the twists and turns that

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56:28

MURDERED: Chris Tapp

Moms and Mysteries: A True Crime Podcast ·

2025/06/24

After serving 20 years for a crime he didn’t commit, Chris Tapp was exonerated in the murder of Angie Dodge and began rebuilding his life, becoming an advocate for the wrongfully convicted. But in 2023, Chris was found unconscious at a party in Las Vegas and later died from his injuries. In this follow-up to our original Angie Dodge episode, which we re-released today, we dive into Chris’s tragic final chapter, the bizarre and violent events leading up to his death, and the former pro

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