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Check The Locks: A True Crime Podcast

John Conner dives headfirst into some of the wildest, most unsettling true crime cases ever told in a brand-new weekly podcast where you help decide just how terrifying each story truly is. If you drift off to sleep with serial killer docs playing, lose hours deep-diving real-life mysteries, or constantly wonder what pushes a murderer over the edge, then Check the Locks is calling for your killer instincts. Tune in, weigh in, and help determine which cases are sinister enough to make you… check the

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21:23

The Abduction of Sierra LaMar

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2026/04/07

One morning in Morgan Hill, CA, a 15-year-old girl vanished on her way to the school bus—leaving behind only silence and a trail that didn’t quite make sense. 14 years later, her family is still searching for answers-and fighting for justice. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the abduction and murder of Sierra LaMar. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?Follow Us:Instagram TwitterJoin Our Facebook GroupSubscribe to our PatreonVisit our website Subscribe and

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24:59

What Happened to Ali Lowitzer?

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2026/03/31

On a quiet, spring afternoon in Texas, a 16-year-old girl stepped out for what should have been a routine walk—just a short trip up the road to her new job. Sadly, she was never seen again. And nearly two decades later, her family is still searching for answers. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the disappearance of Ali Lowitzer. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?Follow Us:Instagram TwitterJoin Our Facebook GroupSubscribe to our PatreonVisit our website

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25:18

My Son, the Monster

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2026/03/24

On Super Bowl Sunday in Abilene, Texas, a 4-year-old girl was tucked into bed—safe, or so it seemed. By morning, she was gone. Seventeen wounds. No forced entry. No stranger in the night. Only someone who knew exactly who, and why, she was killed. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Ella Bennett. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?Follow Us:Instagram TwitterJoin Our Facebook GroupSubscribe to our PatreonVisit our website Subscribe and Review on

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21:41

What Happened to Scott?

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2026/03/17

In 1991, a young man vanished without a trace in Lubbock, Texas. Inside his apartment—blood, signs of a violent struggle… but no body. Leaving some questions unanswered for over 20 years. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the disappearance of Roger "Scott" Dunn. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?Follow Us:Instagram TwitterJoin Our Facebook GroupSubscribe to our PatreonVisit our website Subscribe and Review on Apple PodcastsCheck the Locks is

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14:44

The Parking Lot Predator

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2026/03/10

A quiet parking lot. An accelerating car. And strangers who never saw it coming. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss Katelyn Harmon and the shocking violence that unfolded in a suburban parking lot. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?Follow Us:Instagram TwitterJoin Our Facebook GroupSubscribe to our PatreonVisit our website Subscribe and Review on Apple PodcastsCheck the Locks is Supported By: Audible: Enjoy 30 Days for FreeThis episode of Check the Locks is

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20:27

The Murder of Judith Barsi

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2026/02/24

She was the voice of childhood innocence — a rising star in The Land Before Time. But behind the bright lights, a 10-year-old was living in constant fear. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Judith Barsi. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?Follow Us:Instagram TwitterJoin Our Facebook GroupSubscribe to our PatreonVisit our website Subscribe and Review on Apple PodcastsCheck the Locks is Supported By: Audible: Enjoy 30 Days for FreeThis episode of

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15:54

The Disappearance of Hailey Buzbee

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2026/02/17

In Indiana, a 17-year-old girl vanishes after online contact with a man hiding behind a screen — and the trail will lead across state lines to a remote Ohio forest. Resulting in a tragic end. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the abduction of Hailey Buzbee. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?Follow Us:Instagram TwitterJoin Our Facebook GroupSubscribe to our PatreonVisit our website Subscribe and Review on Apple PodcastsCheck the Locks is Supported

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18:45

Stolen From a Sleepover

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2026/02/10

A window left open. A knife in the dark. A 12-year-old taken from her own sleepover. The case would gain national attention, but end in every parent's worst nightmare. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the abduction of Polly Klaas. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?Follow Us:Instagram TwitterJoin Our Facebook GroupSubscribe to our PatreonVisit our website Subscribe and Review on Apple PodcastsCheck the Locks is Supported By: Audible: Enjoy 30 Days for

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20:26

Protected by a Predator

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2026/02/03

In October 2015, 27-year-old Sasha Samsudean was found murdered in her downtown Orlando apartment—no forced entry, no broken locks. The answer wasn’t outside. It was already inside the building. Watching, waiting, and wearing a uniform meant to protect her. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Sasha Samsudean. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?Follow Us:Instagram TwitterJoin Our Facebook GroupSubscribe to our PatreonVisit our website Subscribe

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21:48

The Murdered Minister

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2026/01/20

In 1965, a white minister and father of four answered the call after Bloody Sunday — only to be ambushed on a dark Alabama street. Beaten by segregationists, denied lifesaving care, and left to die, his murder would end in acquittals and unanswered questions. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the murder of James Reeb. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?Follow Us:Instagram TwitterJoin Our Facebook GroupSubscribe to our PatreonVisit our website Subscribe and

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26:29

The One Hit Wonder Muder

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2026/01/13

A once prominent musician disappears without a trace. Years pass before the truth surfaces — hidden in plain sight. And a tale of greed, adultery, and murder is exposed. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Walter Scott. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?Follow Us:Instagram TwitterJoin Our Facebook GroupSubscribe to our PatreonVisit our website Subscribe and Review on Apple PodcastsCheck the Locks is Supported By: Audible: Enjoy 30 Days for

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19:13

A Dispute Between Neighbors

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2026/01/06

On a quiet Pennsylvania street, long-simmering tensions between neighbors turn into bloodshed. And the violent act is caught on camera. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Crystal Kennery. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?Follow Us:Instagram TwitterJoin Our Facebook GroupSubscribe to our PatreonVisit our website Subscribe and Review on Apple PodcastsCheck the Locks is Supported By: Audible: Enjoy 30 Days for FreeThis episode of Check the Locks

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15:40

Monday Night Murder

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2025/12/30

A Monday night football game. A family at home. And a moment that spiraled into irreversible violence. Serving as a reminder that the most dangerous situations don’t always come from outside of the home. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Crystal Kennery. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?Follow Us:Instagram TwitterJoin Our Facebook GroupSubscribe to our PatreonVisit our website Subscribe and Review on Apple PodcastsCheck the Locks is

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12:09

The Grinch of Florida

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2025/12/23

A quiet Christmas Eve in Brevard County ends in violence and betrayal, serving as a reminder that the most dangerous threats don’t always come from strangers. Join John Conner as he discusses the real-life Grinch of Florida, Heather Nelson. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?Follow Us:Instagram TwitterJoin Our Facebook GroupSubscribe to our PatreonVisit our website Subscribe and Review on Apple PodcastsCheck the Locks is Supported By: Audible: Enjoy 30 Days for FreeThis episode of

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23:34

The Disappearance of Melissa Brannen

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2025/12/16

On a cold December night in 1989, a five-year-old girl vanished from a Christmas party—without a scream, without a trace, and without ever coming home. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the disappearance of Melissa Brannen. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?Follow Us:Instagram TwitterJoin Our Facebook GroupSubscribe to our PatreonVisit our website Subscribe and Review on Apple PodcastsCheck the Locks is Supported By: Audible: Enjoy 30 Days for FreeThis

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The Grapevine Christmas Killings

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2025/12/09

On Christmas Day, 2011, terror struck a town in Texas. A whispered 911 call, a family gathering turned deadly, and a killer dressed as Santa Claus. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the Grapevine Christmas Murders. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?Follow Us:Instagram TwitterJoin Our Facebook GroupSubscribe to our PatreonVisit our website Subscribe and Review on Apple PodcastsCheck the Locks is Supported By: Audible: Enjoy 30 Days for FreeThis episode of

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17:32

The Murder of Za'Zell Preston

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2025/12/02

What should have been a night of celebration turned into a tragedy marked by escalating abuse and a chilling scene no child should ever witness. As investigators peeled back the layers of their victim's life, they uncovered the truth behind her violent death and the pattern of control that led her there. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Za'Zell Preston. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?Follow Us:Instagram TwitterJoin Our Facebook

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25:05

The Monster of Allentown

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2025/11/25

Between 1992 and 1993, the quiet city of Allentown, Pennsylvania, was stalked by a predator who seemed to strike at random and disappear without a trace. As bodies were discovered and survivors came forward with chilling accounts, investigators raced to identify the teen responsible for a string of brutal attacks and murders. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the Monster of Allentown, Harvey Miguel Robinson. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?Follow

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97:56

A Very Special Halloween

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2025/10/30

It's Halloween, and we are sending Olivia out with a truly terrifying case. In August 1990, the quiet college town of Gainesville, Florida, was gripped by terror. Over just four days, five students were brutally murdered by a man who came to be known as The Gainesville Ripper. As panic spread across campus, dorms emptied, and locks clicked shut across the city. Join us as we welcome special guest Jessica Gomez to discuss the Gainesville Ripper, the real-life horror that inspired the movie

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23:00

The Trick-Or-Treat Murders

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2025/10/27

Halloween night, 1957 — a knock at the door, a masked visitor, and a single gunshot that leaves a man dead. But this wasn’t a random attack. Behind the disguise lies a story of jealousy, obsession, and betrayal that shattered the illusion of suburban perfection. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the Trick or Treat Murder of Peter Fabiano. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?Follow Us:Instagram TwitterJoin Our Facebook GroupSubscribe to our PatreonLeave a

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