Leonard Lake is dead, Charles Ng is on the run….Part 3 brings you the conclusion of the Wilseyville Murders. ——- Submit your Listener Story Here! ——- Thank you to today’s sponsors: Listen to Happily Never After on Wondery+ or wherever you listen to podcasts! Acorns - Visit acorns.com/militarymama and start investing today! Pre-Workout Mix by Nathal…

Leonard Lake (a Marine veteran) and Charles Ng (a Marine Fugitive) had a chance introduction that lead to one of the deadliest duos in California history…but Leonard began his killing spree without Charles…this is that story… ——- Submit your Listener Story Here! ——- Thank you to today’s sponsors: Listen to Happily Never After on Wondery+ or whereve…

How did 2 former Marines who didn’t meet in the Marine Corps, meet and become one of the scariest serial killing duo in California history? Part 1 of 3. ——- Submit your Listener Story Here! ——- Thank you to today’s sponsors: Listen to Happily Never After: Dan and Nancy on Wondery+ or anywhere you listen to podcasts! Acorns - Visit acorns.com/milita…

On November 10, 1979, a decorated veteran (Raeford Darroch) was executed while laying on the couch with the TV on…Virginia investigators had to figure out who had the motive, means, and opportunity to kill Raeford. Was it a robbery? Or was the motive more personal? ——- Submit your Listener Story Here! ——- Thank you to today’s sponsors: June’s Journ…

On November 6, 2019, Brianna Williams reported her 5-year old daughter Taylor Rose missing. Finding Taylor Rose would include a combination of law enforcement officials - including Florida and Alabama State, as well as the FBI….And the culprit of Taylor’s disappearance would shock everyone. ——- Submit your Listener Story Here! ——- Thank you to toda…

On November 1, 1955, UA Flight 629 exploded in the air. It would take 1 week for investigators to rule out pilot error or airplane malfunction. Through a rigid FBI investigation, they zeroed in on a domestic terrorist - who was mad at his mother. ——- Submit your Listener Story Here! https://forms.gle/3V1zGyQMhpr2Lj7PA ——- Thank you to today’s spons…

The closing crew of Taco Bell was running behind schedule on January 30th, 1994…, but what they didn’t know was that one of their own was hiding in a bathroom, waiting to rob the restaurant, and this person was determined to not leave any witnesses. This is the story of the 1994 Taco Bell Massacre - the murders of Patricia Price, Kevin Campbell, An…

This is a Military Murder Podcast original - REMASTERED & with some listener stories who were close to this case. This is the story of Steve & Diane (& Greg). While love triangles in the military are more common than we would hope - this love-triangle from the late 90s - did not end well. ——- Ways to support your favorite podcast: Join My Patreon F…

The Fisher Family Massacre in Scottsdale, Arizona shocked their community. Join Margot as she discusses the search for the only named suspect in the case. Still wanted until this day. If you or anyone you know has any information regarding Robert Fisher’s whereabouts, please reach out to the FBI by visiting tips.fbi.gov. ——- Ways to support your fa…

Murder, She Told is an award winning, true crime podcast shedding light on the cold cases, missing persons, and crime stories that often get overlooked in Maine, New England, and small towns away. Murder, She Told is created and hosted by native Mainer and victim's advocate, Kristen Seavey. Listen to the FULL episode on Reeves: https://www.murdersh…

Jack P. Wheeler III was a well respected government worker. He retired in the mid 2000s after working some very high profile positions. But then, in retirement, he didn’t fully retire, working as a defense contractor for the Mitre Corporation. While living between Delaware and DC, Jack and his wife spent the holidays in NYC, but before the New Year…

On September 11, 2007, 9-year Matthew dialed 911 to report the murder of his mother, Tracy Burke, and grandmother, Karen Comer. The murder investigation would lead detectives to Tracy’s estranged husband, Army Sergeant Brent Burke. He would face 5 trials for the homicides. Join Margot as she discusses the many trials of Brent Burke. ——- Ways to sup…

In 2001, when PFC Amanda Gonzalez was found dead in her barracks room on Fliegerhorst Kaserne - she was 4 and a half months pregnant with a baby girl. There were a few rumors about the possible suspect, but Amanda’s case remained cold for decades, despite a reward of up to $125,000 for information leading to an arrest. And then, in 2023, there was …

Specialist Ivan Lopez was a mediocre soldier at Fort Hood without any violent tendencies…so when he showed up to work with a gun, no one expected what happened next. 3 soldiers lost their lives. Let’s remember those soldiers today: SGT Timothy Owens, SFC Daniel Ferguson, and SSG Lazaney-Rodriguez. Join Margot as she discusses the 2014 Fort Hood sho…

Tracy Habersham was last seen alive at the Fort Penning NCO Club…her body was discovered a day later…but her case remained cold..until, her murderer was linked to 6 other murders that took place in Florida. Join Margot as she discusses the case of the Jacksonville Strangler…and how he began his reign of terror while still wearing his active duty Ar…

Sally met Ray in 1987 - she was a single mother with 2 kids, and they both loved body building. They appeared to be a match made in heaven. But when Ray decided to devote all of his time to the sport, leaving his wife to run the household - tensions grew. And on Valentine’s Day 1995, the relationship came to a sudden halt after Sally shot Ray twice…

In 1987, 25-year old Cynthia Torres closed down the NCO club on base, but she never made it home. When her husband went looking for her, he found her car in the NCO club parking lot and inside the car was a horrendous crime scene. Cynthia was in her car clinging to life. Without a single eye-witness, would they capture the perpetrator? Join Margot …

Our story today pins one veteran against the other. But what happens when one veteran, Chuck Poland, takes a stand against the other veteran, Jimmy Lee Dykes, in a standoff for the lives of a few dozen kids? It's a story of good vs evil. Join Margot as she discusses a 2013 kidnapping (committed by a stranger) from a school bus in Midland City, Alab…

In 1986, a month before sailor Anthony McKnight was to leave the Navy, he was arrested in connection to a string of rapes in the East Bay. Little did anyone know that decades later, Anthony would be convicted for 5 murders that took place during his time in the military. Join Margot as she discusses this little known serial killer. ——- Ways to supp…

In September 2001, despite world events, Sherri Malarik was happy to be reunited with her husband and kids after a yearlong deployment to Greece. But, everyone’s excitement was short-lived, when Sherri was murdered. Sherri’s murder would eventually grow cold for decades, until it got a fresh look. Join Margot as she walks you through Sherri’s Cold …

Cari Allen was a single mom living in Omaha, Nebraska. In late 2022, she ended a year long relationship with Aldrick Scott and began dating again. One night, after a date, Cari went missing.. Join Margot as she walks you through Cari’s missing person investigation and how the allegedly perpetrator was ultimately caught. ——- Ways to support your fav…

In 2015, Denise Huskins had been called a liar by the Vallejo PD when she reappeared after her boyfriend reported her missing. It wasn’t until months later, when a suspect (Matthew Muller) was arrested in connection to a failed home invasion that Denise was taken seriously - but it took a detective from another district to break the case. Join Marg…

On October 22, 2023, 30-year old Breanne Pennington, mother of 4, was gunned down in her bed, while her kids were in the next room. When authorities searched for Breanne’s husband, they found evidence that he fled the home minutes before his kids knocked on a neighbor’s door asking for help. Since Breanne’s death, Massachusetts police have been on …

On October 9, 2020, James “Jamie” Faith was gunned down while he walked through his suburban neighborhood in Dallas, Texas with his wife, Jennifer Faith. As Dallas PD worked diligently to track down the black truck seen speeding away from the crime scene - they got lucky when they found something much closer to home than expected. Upon peeling back…

In this final part of the Israel Keyes miniseries, we dive into more bank robberies, arsons, rapes, and murders. Despite Keyes’ eventual capture, many of his crimes remain unsolved. This episode reveals more confessions from Keyes, and his possible connection to the disappearances of James Tidwell (Texas), Debra Feldman (New Jersey), and Lauren Spi…

Dive into the double life of Israel Keyes, a serial killer who stumped even the best FBI profilers. Keyes, an Army veteran, had no prototype victim and put thousands of miles between himself and his crimes. Born in 1978 and raised in a strict household, Keyes showed early signs of violent tendencies. He joined the Army in 1998 and had a “successful…

On March 11, 2011, after a day of working at Lululemon in Bethesda, Md, 2 employees were attacked by two masked men…the subsequent investigation would reveal something very sinister occurred that night… Join Housewives of True Crime as they dig into the murder of Jayna Murray. Be sure to check out the Housewives of True Crime Podcast wherever you l…

A month after Bill & Lorraine Currier celebrated their 25th wedding anniversary, they suddenly vanished from their home in Essex, Vermont. Vermont investigators were stumped…they knew foul play was involved but they were getting nowhere in identifying a suspect….until 10 months later, when Vermont investigators got a call from the FBI in Alaska. Jo…

Samantha Koenig vanished from a small coffee shop in Anchorage, Alaska on February 1, 2012. Despite surveillance video that showed she was held at gunpoint before being taken, authorities thought it was a sham and that Samantha would be back on her own. They were wrong. Samantha had been kidnapped. It would take 3 full weeks for this fact to become…

When Katie Baunach failed to pick her kids up from a friend’s house, authorities went to her last known location. The house of Katie’s ex-husband, Marine veteran - turned bodybuilder, Ian Baunach. Join Margot as she explores the tragic story of Katie Baunach. Consider donating to Katie’s Memorial Fund: https://www.gofundme.com/f/katie-mckinney-baun…

Jennifer Evans was a rising pre-med senior at Emory University when she vanished in the summer of 1995. As investigators backtracked Jennifer’s steps, they discovered she had been chatting with Dustin “Dusty” Turner. When they found him, he appeared to be an upstanding citizen. But…when his story kept changing, investigators dug deeper and what the…

When 27-year old military spouse, Kelli Abad went missing after church on October 26, 2011 - her husband, Vince, immediately suspected suicide. That is, because according to him, minutes before she vanished, she threatened to take her own life. Kelli’s car was missing for 3 days, eventually turning up parked at Cape Zanpa. Inside Kelli’s car was a …

When 27-year old Air Force spouse, Kelli Abad, went missing after church from Kadena Air Base, Japan, on October 26, 2011 - her husband, Vince, immediately suspected suicide. That is, because according to him, minutes before she vanished, she threatened to take her own life. Kelli’s car was missing for 3 days, eventually turning up parked at Cape Z…

When a Joshua Tree National Park hiker discovered unearthed partial human remains of a man - investigators searched for clues close to the victim’s home in Murrieta, California. The victim was 54-year old HAM radio host Henry Stange. While looking into Henry’s close contacts, they discovered a connection to a Marine Officer at Twentynine Palms. Joi…

When Yvonne Baldelli and Brian Brimager set out to Panama to live as ex-pats - it appeared they would be living the dream - living in a hostel - playing gigs at local bars and selling bikinis to tourists… But when Yvonne stopped communicating with her family right before Thanksgiving in 2011….her family back in California suspected something was wr…

When 32 year old Kathleen King was found dead near here home, near the train tracks, everyone was shocked…but it seemed like an accident… An autopsy, however, would reveal Kathleen had been murdered. This week, Margot brings you a Big Mad True Crime episode, where the small talk is non-existent, the sass is plenty, and the research is on point. Thi…

When Saria Barney Hildabrand went missing - her husband claimed she walked to work on Sunday, August 6th, 2023 and vanished. But….investigations would reveal something much more sinister and when Saria’s body was discovered near her home, police arrested Saria’s husband, 21-year old Zarrius Hildabrand. Join Margot as she tells you this breaking new…

When an Airman notices that his coffee doesn’t taste right - he tests the water and discovers a sinister plan. Join Margot as she tells you the breaking news story out of Davis-Monthan AFB of military spouse, Melody Feliciano Johnson, recently charged with attempted murder. Sources: Initial News Clip: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oZBVHpbLc5c Int…

When a 19-year old Starbucks barista was found dead in his apartment, his new girlfriend had a good idea who did it. Join Margot as she tells you the tragic story of David Heinricht. ----- Ways to support your favorite podcast: Join My Patreon Family! Subscribe to Military Murder Premium on Apple Podcast! Rate/Review the Show! Tell a Friend about M…

Pamela Cahanes, a recent Naval recruit graduate was discovered dead in Florida in 1984. Her case went cold for over 3 decades, but with the help of genetic genealogy, Pamela’s case was solved. When the perpetrator’s DNA was put into the National Database, it hit on another unsolved murder. That of Kathy Hicks in Hawaii. Perpetrator Thomas Garner, a…

When Shannon Shieber was found dead in her off campus apartment in the Spring 1998, her death would help bring down a man who had been terrorizing the Center City area of Philadelphia for close to a year. But, when the Center City Rapist relocated, due to his military commitment, it would take a keen eyed Philly PD employee to make the connection a…

While the world was at war in 1941 - an American soldier was stalking women in the Australian city of Melbourne. The man came to be known as the Brownout Strangler - his real name, Private Eddie Leonski. Join Margot as she walks your through the investigation, arrest, subsequent trial and death penalty proceedings. ----- Ways to support your favori…

It was 4th of July weekend, 2004, and Andy and Jamie Schliepsieks and Jason King and his family were enjoying a nice warm weekend in Georgia. Everyone was having a good time, but Jamie Schliepsiek had something on her mind that she just couldn't shake. So she confided in her husband. Turns out that the night prior, one of Andy's coworkers and frien…

When Massachusetts Air National Guardsman Jack Teixeira was very publicly arrested on April 13, 2023, the world just knew that he had been charged for violating the Espionage Act. When Margot dug into the publicly available court filings, she learned that not only had this young man ALLEGEDLY been posting full blown pages upon pages of TS documents…

Welcome back to another episode of “Tales From The Trenches” - aka Listener Stories. From a trifling O-6 who got another man to take a paternity test for him, to an attempted kidnapping in Hawaii - we hear a lot of tales today! This is the episode where we hear from our people… If you have a story you’d like Margot to share, fill out this form! htt…

In 2014, Jennifer Laude was living her best life in the Philippines. She was engaged to a German man and she worked enough to help support her family who lived in a small village. But she was also a part-time sex worker. By the time she met PFC Joseph Scott Pemberton, she hadn’t work in the sex industry in a while. But on that particular day, she w…

In 1993, when 27-year old Penny Williams went missing after she moved in with her ex-husband, everyone had a suspect in mind - her ex, Navy Chief Petty Officer Herman Williams. When she was discovered dead a few days later, investigators only looked in one direction - Herman. At his 1994 trial, experts and investigators testified about all the circ…

Six days after the Abilene, Texas, Child Protective Services closed a years long case against Tiffany and Thomas Klapheke, their 22-month old Tamryn Klapheke was found lifeless in base housing. Investigation would reveal that after Thomas Klapheke deployed, his wife, Tiffany Klapheke stopped properly caring for their 3 young daughters. Sadly, Tamry…

In 1991, when 24-year old Specialist Lisa Ann Nadeau was murdered on Fort Dix, her case went cold…until years later, when a man confessed to the triple murder of Helisa Stewart Hayes, Desmond Phillip, and Darian Deneen. Join Margot as she tells you the story of Earl Richmond Jr, and how he walked free for far too long after committing 4 murders. ——…

27-year old Melissa Harrington was an enlisted sailor at Naval Station Norfolk, when a military officer by the name of Andrew Chabrol began to harass her. Melissa declined the Lieutenant’s sexual advances and when the sexual harassment became too much to handle, she reported Lt Chabrol to superiors. After the report, Lt Chabrol began to plot his re…