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PODCAST

Check The Locks: A True Crime Podcast

Olivia Cornu & John Conner

John Conner & Olivia Cornu are exploring some of the craziest true crime cases of all time in a brand new, weekly, interactive podcast, where the listeners get a say in just how scary each true crime case really is. If you find yourself falling asleep to serial killer documentaries, researching true crime cases, and spending your free time thinking about what makes a murderer snap, then Check the Locks needs your killer instincts to decide - which cases are evil enough to make you check your

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17:57

True Crime for the Short on Time: Warming Up in...

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2024/12/02

Police in Tennessee received a startling call in the fall of 1997. When they arrived at the scene, they found a 17-year-old boy stabbed to death inside his home. The boy's mother had been sexually assaulted. Detectives worked the case as best they could. But it would eventually grow cold. But 26 years later, new technology is available. And a killer is named and caught. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the attack of James and Mary Huston. Will this

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38:24

The Kansas City Butcher Pt. 2

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2024/11/28

In 1988, Kansas City police received a strange call about a nude man running through a neighborhood. The victim claimed to have been kidnapped, drugged, tortured, and sexually assaulted inside a house of horrors. And when investigators searched the residence, they learned their victim was only one of many. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into part 2 of our episode on the killer known as "The Kansas City Butcher," Robert Berdella. Will this case be enough to make you check

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37:19

The Kansas City Butcher Pt: 1

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2024/11/25

In 1988, Kansas City police received a strange call about a nude man running through a neighborhood. The victim claimed to have been kidnapped, drugged, tortured, and sexually assaulted inside a house of horrors. And when investigators searched the residence, they learned their victim was only one of many. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the killer known as "The Kansas City Butcher," Robert Berdella. Will this case be enough to make you check the

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15:26

True Crime for the Short on Time: 43 Years Cold

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2024/11/21

A man is found murdered inside of his home in 1981. Detectives do their best to work the case, but the trail goes cold. Decades later, the son of one of the original detectives working the case would take another look. And a killer is finally brought to justice. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of John Blaylock. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?Follow Us:Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook GroupSubscribe to our PatreonLeave a

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35:19

The Murder of Tristyn Bailey

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2024/11/18

When a 13-year-old girl is found violently stabbed to death in a wooded area, Florida detectives act fast. Using local home security footage, investigators can track the girl's movement on the night of her death. And a classmate with disturbing fantasies quickly becomes the prime suspect. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Tristyn Bailey. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?Follow Us:Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook

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16:12

True Crime for the Short on Time: Like Father, Like Son

Check The Locks: A True Crime Podcast ·

2024/11/11

When police in Colorado receive a startling 911 call, officers arrive on the scene to find a woman fatally shot. As detectives look into her history, they discover a history of violence. And a father and son soon become the focus of the investigation. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Chrystal Snow. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?Follow Us:Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook GroupSubscribe to our PatreonLeave a voicemail

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18:30

True Crime for the Short on Time: Aranda Briones

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2024/11/07

In 2017, a teenage girl got caught with someone else's firearm. Fearing she would be kicked out of school or arrested, she provided the police and the school board with the owner's name. But the young girl was unaware she had enraged someone she believed to be her friend. And a sinister plot would follow. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Aranda Briones. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?Follow

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23:55

The Murder of Sister Tadea Benz

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2024/11/04

A nun is found dead inside an Armarillo convent in 1981. As detectives investigate, they discover signs of foul play. And when a witness puts a suspect at the scene of the crime, the police believe they have their killer. But decades later, new evidence begins to cast doubt over the killer's identity. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Sister Tadea Benz. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?Follow Us:Instagram Twitter Join

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75:21

The Nappa Valley Halloween Murders

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2024/10/31

In 2004, on Halloween night, two women were brutally murdered inside their own home. The police chased down several leads, but most turned up empty. A close friend of the victims pleaded for information. But the killer was closer than she thought. Join Olivia Cornu, John Conner, and special guest Jessica Gomez as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Leslie Mazzarra and Adriane Insogna. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?Follow Us:Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook

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28:13

True Crime for the Short on Time: The Wrong House

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2024/10/24

In 1992, a Japanese foreign exchange student arrived in Baton Rogue, Louisianna. He had hopes of making the states his second home. But when he and another teen show up at the wrong house for a party, his life is cut tragically short. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the death of Yoshihiro Hattori. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?Follow Us:Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook GroupSubscribe to our PatreonLeave a voicemail by calling 615

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45:50

Beware the Wolf

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2024/10/21

A man returns home on Halloween night to find his pregnant wife brutally attacked. The investigation points to a single suspect who shared a tragic past with the victim. And two families would never be the same. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the 1984 murder of Doreen Erbert and her unborn child. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?Follow Us:Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook GroupSubscribe to our PatreonLeave a voicemail by calling 615

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21:00

True Crime for the Short on Time: A Halloween Prank

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2024/10/17

On Halloween 1998, a young man in Queens became the victim of a long-standing prank. But confronting the prankster would lead to a deadly outcome. And a story that happens far too often would unfold. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Karl Jackson. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?Follow Us:Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook GroupSubscribe to our PatreonLeave a voicemail by calling 615 -920-9393Visit our website Subscribe

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29:41

Lisa French

Check The Locks: A True Crime Podcast ·

2024/10/15

In 1973, a 9-year-old girl in Wisconsin was out trick-or-treating, not knowing that she was about to knock on her last door. Police would catch the killer. But the girl's family would fight to keep him behind bars. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Lisa French. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?Follow Us:Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook GroupSubscribe to our PatreonLeave a voicemail by calling 615 -920-9393Visit

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21:02

True Crime for the Short on Time: A Halloween Scene

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2024/10/10

With only a few days before Halloween, neighbors in a Long Island community notice what they believe to be graphic holiday decorations. But, as they look closer, they realize something more sinister. And as the police investigate, they learn of a suicide that completes the strange puzzle. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Patricia Ward. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?Follow Us:Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook

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36:12

The Liske Family Massacre

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2024/10/07

In 2010, a young man returns home on a Halloween morning to discover his family murdered. But who would want to harm them? As the police investigate, a suspect with a history of mental illness comes into focus. And their actions prove that sometimes the worst harm is done by those we love the most. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the Liske family massacre. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?Follow Us:Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook

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15:29

True Crime for the Short on Time: More Than a Movie

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2024/10/02

In the UK, a man with mental illness becomes obsessed with on-screen killers. But the fiction only lasts for so long. And eventually, the man decides to walk in a killer's shoes. Join John Conner in a solo episode as he dives deep into the dark to discuss Daniel Gonzalez. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?Follow Us:Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook GroupSubscribe to our PatreonLeave a voicemail by calling 615 -920-9393Visit our website Subscribe and Review on Apple

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43:58

The story of Jchandra Brown

Check The Locks: A True Crime Podcast ·

2024/09/30

When authorities find the lifeless body of a teenage girl hanging from a tree, they believe it's a standard suicide. But as they investigate further, detectives learn the girl was not alone at the time of her death. And that people aren't always the friends they pretend to be. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the death of Jchandra Brown. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?Follow Us:Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook

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52:49

The Charlotte Strangler Pt. 2

Check The Locks: A True Crime Podcast ·

2024/09/26

Between 1993 and 1994, a serial killer hunted the streets of Charleston, SC. Women were being strangled and left dead in their homes. The police struggled to find leads. And the community was on edge. But when one common name keeps showing up, the police believe they may have their killer. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark for part 2 of a two-part episode on the "Charleston Strangler," Henry Louis Wallace. Will this case be enough to make you check the

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42:47

The Charlotte Strangler Pt. 1

Check The Locks: A True Crime Podcast ·

2024/09/23

Between 1993 and 1994, a serial killer hunted the streets of Charlotte, NC. Women were being strangled and left dead in their homes. The police struggled to find leads. And the community was on edge. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark for part 1 of a two-part episode on the "Charleston Strangler." Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?Follow Us:Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook GroupSubscribe to our PatreonLeave a voicemail by calling 615

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23:11

True Crime for the Short on Time: Til Murder Do Us Part

Check The Locks: A True Crime Podcast ·

2024/09/19

When the police in Ohio receive a tip about a deceased woman, they have no idea what to expect. What follows is a gruesome discovery committed by an unlikely suspect. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Tiffany Morrison. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?Follow Us:Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook GroupSubscribe to our PatreonLeave a voicemail by calling 615 -920-9393Visit our website Subscribe and Review on Apple

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