Check The Locks: A True Crime Podcast

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The Kansas City Butcher Pt: 1 Nov 25, 2024

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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 locks?

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Continuing Ambiguity — Bob Berdella: The Kansas City Butcher — Crime Library

Profile of Serial Killer Robert Berdella

https://allthatsinteresting.com/robert-berdella

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True Crime for the Short on Time: 43 Years Cold Nov 21, 2024

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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?

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How the cop son of cold-case detective solved the murder and arrested suspect 40 years later | The Independent

Griffith Detectives Solve Cold Murder Case From 1981 - Region News Source

Suspect arrested in 1981 cold case death of man found naked from waist down

Docs: Cigarette leads to man’s arrest in 1981 Northwest Indiana cold case | WGN-TV

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The Murder of Tristyn Bailey Nov 18, 2024

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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?

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Inside The Grisly Murder Of 13-Year-Old Tristyn Bailey At The Hands Of Her Schoolmate Aiden Fucci

Aiden Fucci stabbed 13-year-old Tristyn Bailey 114 times. Here's everything to know

Tristyn Bailey was stabbed 114 times in an unspeakable murder. A Snapchat selfie caught her killer classmate

A final no-contest plea for macabre Mother's Day for Fucci and Bailey families

Tristyn Bailey Foundation

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True Crime for the Short on Time: Like Father, Like Son Nov 11, 2024

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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?

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Colorado father, 17-year-old son, allegedly killed woman amid custody battle

https://www.denverpost.com/2024/10/30/pagosa-springs-mom-murder-affidavit-custody/

Chrystal Marie Snow Obituary 2024 - Hood Mortuary

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True Crime for the Short on Time: Aranda Briones Nov 07, 2024

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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?

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Convicted killer messaged brother to 'be ready' with shovels, lighter fluid after classmate's disappearance

RivCo man found guilty of killing former schoolmate, hiding her body in the mountains - KESQ

Man Sentenced for Killing Former Schoolmate, Whose Body Has Not Been Found - KESQ

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The Murder of Sister Tadea Benz Nov 04, 2024

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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?

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Johnny Frank Garrett, Petitioner-appellant, v. James A. Lynaugh, Director, Texas Department of Corrections,respondent- Appellee, 842 F.2d 113 (5th Cir. 1988) :: Justia

Was Johnny Frank Garrett A Sadistic Nun-Killer Or An Innocent Man Put To Death?

Johnny Frank Garrett | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers

Killer spared execution after appeal from pope

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The Nappa Valley Halloween Murders Oct 31, 2024

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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?

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Sole Survivor of Napa Killings Speaks - ABC News

Nightmare In Napa - CBS News

Lily Prudhomme Archives - Forensic Files Now

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True Crime for the Short on Time: The Wrong House Oct 24, 2024

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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?

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Rodney Peairs found innocent in exchange student shooting case - UPI Archives

Yoshihiro Hattori: The door knock that killed a Japanese teenager in US

Acquittal in Doorstep Killing of Japanese Student

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Beware the Wolf Oct 21, 2024

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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?

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Doreen Erbert: A Halloween Slaying in San Jose | Crime Scene Cleanup

Man In Wolf Mask Hacks Pregnant Ex-Wife To Death With Machete On Halloween Night

PEOPLE v. DENNIS (1998) | FindLaw

William Michael Dennis, 1984 - Newspapers.com™

https://www.record-bee.com/2016/09/30/condemned-inmates-victims-families-speak-out/

Pregnant Mom Killed With Machete After Answering Door on Halloween Night

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True Crime for the Short on Time: A Halloween Prank Oct 17, 2024

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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?

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9 Chilling Murders That Happened On Halloween, From Ted Bundy To Pixy Stix Laced With Cyanide