x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

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.

true crime

All Episodes

46:30

The Real-Life Laura Palmer: The Unsolved Murder of...

Moms and Mysteries: A True Crime Podcast ·

2025/09/16

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

en

47:47

Five Strange Confessions: From Hot Mics to The...

Moms and Mysteries: A True Crime Podcast ·

2025/09/11

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,

en

31:49

The Handyman Who Killed Four Women: The Daniel Printz...

Moms and Mysteries: A True Crime Podcast ·

2025/09/09

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

en

59:59

SNATCHED: Michael Mastromarino, Body Snatcher (REVIST)

Moms and Mysteries: A True Crime Podcast ·

2025/09/04

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,

en

45:20

HEIST: Bad Grandpas-The Hatton Garden Heist

Moms and Mysteries: A True Crime Podcast ·

2025/09/02

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

en

26:53

MURDERED: Reverend Edward Hall and Eleanor Mills

Moms and Mysteries: A True Crime Podcast ·

2025/08/28

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

en

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

en

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

en

01:04:56

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

en

34:42

MURDER: Belle Gunness, American Serial Killer

Moms and Mysteries: A True Crime Podcast ·

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

en

43:21

MURDERED: The Billionaire Boys' Club

Moms and Mysteries: A True Crime Podcast ·

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

en

40:07

Charles Ponzi: The Original Scammer

Moms and Mysteries: A True Crime Podcast ·

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

en

52:55

MURDERED: Rita Politte

Moms and Mysteries: A True Crime Podcast ·

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

en

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

en

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

en

38:35

MYSTERY: Lake Lanier

Moms and Mysteries: A True Crime Podcast ·

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

en

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

en

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.

en

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,

en

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

en

479 results

Similar Podcasts

Australian True Crime

Bravecasting

True Crime Podcast 2025 - Police Interrogations, 911 Calls and True Police Stories Podcast

True Crime Podcast 2025

Ontario Cold Cases - The Podcast

Jay Nicoll

The Conspiracy Files

Bloody FM

Crime at Bedtime

Jack Laurence