Moms and Mysteries: A True Crime Podcast

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Justice for Megan Trussell: An Unsolved Death Aug 21, 2025

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An 18-year-old college freshman, full of creativity and ambition, walked out of her dorm room one cold February night in 2024 and never made it back. Megan Trussell was a gifted artist and bright student at Arapahoe Community College in Colorado when she disappeared on February 20th. Her family knew something was wrong immediately, but the investigation was plagued with delays and unanswered questions from the start.

Six days later, Megan's body was discovered in a nearby canyon. Despite the grim discovery, the investigation quickly stalled, leaving her family desperate for answers. We explore the critical lapses in the early investigation, the frustration of her loved ones, and the challenges of seeking justice in a cold case.

This is a heartbreaking story about a family's relentless pursuit of justice for their daughter whose life was cut tragically short.

If you have information about Megan’s case, call or text 678-636-9771 or email ⁠TrussellTips@Vigilante-PR.com⁠.Support the family’s efforts here: ⁠gofundme.com/f/support-the-megan-memorial-fund⁠

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Dr. Sam Sheppard: The Trial That Gripped America Aug 19, 2025

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In 1954, Dr. Sam Sheppard's pregnant wife Marilyn was brutally murdered in their Ohio home. Sheppard claimed a "bushy-haired intruder" attacked them both, but prosecutors believed he was the killer. The sensational trial became a media circus, inspired the TV show "The Fugitive," and raised serious questions about how media coverage can influence justice. Decades later, the case remains controversial—was Sam Sheppard a murderer or a victim of a rush to judgment?

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[Serial Killer] Belle Gunness: America's Most Deadly Widow Aug 14, 2025

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Belle Gunness was a Norwegian immigrant who turned her Indiana farm into a graveyard. Between 1884 and 1908, she lured dozens of suitors through "lonely hearts" advertisements, promising marriage and a life on her prosperous farm. Instead, her victims found death—poisoned, bludgeoned, or dismembered—and buried in her hog pen. When her farmhouse mysteriously burned down in 1908, investigators discovered the remains of at least 40 victims. But Belle's body was never positively identified, leading many to believe she escaped and lived out her days under a new identity.

America's first female serial killer may have gotten away with murder.

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The Billionaire Boys Club: Fraud, Cult Vibes, and the Murders of LA's Elite Aug 12, 2025

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In 1980s Los Angeles, a group of wealthy young men formed an exclusive investment club that promised to make them all millionaires. Led by the charismatic Joe Hunt, the Billionaire Boys Club quickly devolved from a get-rich-quick scheme into something far more sinister. When their Ponzi scheme began to collapse, Hunt convinced his followers that murder was the solution. The club's victims included a con man who had swindled them and Hunt's own former business partner. This case exposed the dark side of 1980s excess, privilege, and the dangerous cult of personality that can form around a manipulative leader.

When greed meets sociopathy, everyone pays the price.

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Charles Ponzi: The Original Pyramid Scheme Aug 07, 2025

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Before Bernie Madoff, before cryptocurrency scams, there was Charles Ponzi—the man who gave his name to one of history's most infamous fraud schemes. In 1920, the Italian immigrant promised investors a 50% return in just 45 days through an elaborate international postal reply coupon scheme. Thousands of people, from working-class immigrants to wealthy Bostonians, handed over their life savings. At its peak, Ponzi was making millions—but the whole operation was built on nothing but lies. When it all came crashing down, investors lost an estimated $20 million (over $250 million today), and Ponzi's name became synonymous with financial fraud.

The man, the myth, the scheme that changed fraud forever.

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[Wrongful Conviction] Michael Politte: Framed for Murder Aug 05, 2025

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In 1998, 14-year-old Michael Politte woke up to find his Missouri home engulfed in flames and his mother dead inside. Within hours, investigators decided Michael was the killer, despite a complete lack of physical evidence and a motive that made no sense. He was convicted based on questionable fire science, coerced statements, and a rush to judgment that ignored other suspects. Michael spent 23 years in prison for a crime he didn't commit before new evidence and advocacy efforts finally led to his release in 2021. This case exposes the dangers of tunnel vision in investigations and the devastating consequences of wrongful convictions.

When a teenager becomes the prime suspect, who's asking the hard questions?

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[Crossover] Barefoot Bandit + The Knife Podcast Jul 31, 2025

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At 19 years old, Colton Harris-Moore became one of America's most wanted fugitives—and a folk hero to some. Dubbed the "Barefoot Bandit" because he often committed crimes without shoes, Colton stole cars, boats, and even airplanes during a two-year crime spree across the Pacific Northwest and beyond. Despite having no formal flight training, he taught himself to fly by reading manuals and playing video games, then stole multiple aircraft and flew them across state lines.

His audacity and ability to evade capture captivated the public and spawned a cult following on social media. But when he was finally caught in the Bahamas in 2010, the reality of his crimes caught up with the legend.

The Crossover: This week, we're joined by Patia and Hannah from The Knife podcast for a special crossover episode! After we tell the story of the Barefoot Bandit, they take over with their own compelling case.

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[Unsolved] The Televangelist Mail Bombings Jul 29, 2025

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In 1990, two of America's most prominent televangelists became targets of a mysterious mail bombing campaign. John Osteen of Lakewood Church in Houston and Pat Robertson of the Christian Broadcasting Network both received explosive devices in the mail—bombs sophisticated enough to kill, but intercepted before they could detonate. Despite an extensive FBI investigation, the bomber was never caught, and the case remains unsolved to this day. We explore the rise of televangelism in the 1980s and 90s, the attacks that nearly claimed lives, the FBI's investigation, and the internet's favorite theories about who was really behind it all.

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[Mystery] Lake Lanier: Georgia's Cursed Waters Jul 24, 2025

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Lake Lanier, Georgia's largest lake, is one of the deadliest bodies of water in America—with over 700 deaths since its creation in 1956. But the lake's dark history goes deeper than tragic accidents. Built by flooding entire communities, including a predominantly Black town that was never properly evacuated, Lake Lanier sits atop homes, churches, and even cemeteries. Locals believe the lake is cursed, haunted by the spirits of those whose graves were disturbed. We explore the eerie history of Lake Lanier, the mysterious deaths and disappearances that continue to this day, and the folklore that has made it one of America's most haunted places.

Some waters are better left undisturbed.

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[Unsolved] Justice for Eric Nealms: Driveway Murder Jul 22, 2025

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It was just before sunrise on a quiet September morning in Phoenix City, Alabama, when 30-year-old Eric Nealms stepped outside, heading to work like he did every morning. But someone was already waiting. Within moments of leaving his home, Eric was shot multiple times in his own driveway and left to die.

A witness saw a light-skinned man wearing dark clothing running from the scene immediately after the shots were fired.Eric was a kind, funny, and supportive man who was devoted to his family. Born in Columbus, Georgia, he was deeply loved and is still desperately missed. Despite the witness account, multiple leads, and a $15,000 reward, the investigation has stalled. Eric's family has fought tirelessly to keep his name in the public eye, begging for someone to come forward and bring them closure. They believe Eric made one mistake, but he did not deserve to be taken from them.

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