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220. There Were Six: The Staudte Family Murders Jul 12, 2023

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Springfield, Missouri, is an unassuming town of historical significance. Located in the southwest portion of the state, Springfield is home to about 170,000 people. And although the city is no stranger to violent crime, as many might remember the now world-famous 1992 disappearance of the Springfield Three, it's mostly a quiet place to live.
Mark and Diane Staudte resided in Springfield with their four children. Mark played the guitar and sang lead for a local band, and Diane was a nurse and the family's primary money maker.
On Easter Sunday, April 8th, the paramedics and police were called to the Staudte home to find Mark unresponsive and without a pulse. Initial examination by the paramedics concluded that Mark had been dead for several hours. Nothing seemed unusual except a ring of blood around his mouth. The coroner ruled Mark died by natural causes.
Mark and Diane's 26-year-old son Shaun would be found dead five months later. It would take the second oldest child, Sarah, to be admitted to the hospital in critical condition before an anonymous caller would ask the police to investigate. They feared the members of the Staudte family were being murdered one by one.
Join Cam and Jen as they discuss 'There Were Six: The Staudte Family Murders'
Research and writing by Lauretta Allen
Listener Discretion by OctoberpodVHS & OctoberpodAM
Producer Music & Editing by Nico at We Talk of Dreams
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Staudte_Family_Murders
https://www.ozarksfirst.com/crimetraveler/crime-traveler-the-chilling-murders-of-the-staudte-family/
https://www.newspapers.com/image/149506784/?terms=Diane%20Staudte&match=1
https://www.newspapers.com/image/176114263/?terms=Diane%20Staudte&match=1
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https://www.newspapers.com/image/126626823/?terms=Diane%20Staudte&match=1
https://www.newspapers.com/image/213404200/?terms=Rachel%20Staudte&match=1
https://www.newspapers.com/image/159818284/?terms=Rachel%20Staudte&match=1
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/189253566/mark-alan-staudte
https://www.newspapers.com/image/176114263/?terms=Diane%20Staudte&match=1
https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/chilling-story-church-going-mum-7772251

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219. Four For The Money: Lowell "Ed" Amos Jul 05, 2023

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It is Saturday morning, Dec 10, 1994, when a phone call from the fancy downtown Atheneum Hotel comes into the police. A hotel guest named Roberta Amos is found dead in the bed. Investigators are sent to the scene. Police ask the 51-year-old Lowell Amos, who goes by Ed, to recount the hours leading up to when he woke up and discovered his 37-year-old wife dead next to him. Ed said the previous night, the couple attended a Holiday party thrown by his employer, who booked several hotel rooms for the attendees to stay in. Ed said the couple was having a great time and drinking lots of bubbly when his wife, who goes by Bobbie, started whispering sweet nothings in his ear. The two left the party, but the night was not finished for the couple, who would attend yet another early morning party. What happened to Bobbie is not immediately apparent, but investigators suspect something is amiss. As they begin the investigation, they are led down a twisty path of mysterious deaths.
Join Jen and Cam on this episode of Our True Crime Podcast entitled ‘Four for the Money: Lowell Ed Amos”
Listener Discretion by @octoberpodVHS
Music is by our Producer. @wetalkofdreams
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https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0482468/reviews
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https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/216028775/lowell-ed-amos
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218. Blame It On The Game: Mary Towey Jun 28, 2023

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On April 13, 1984, in a suburb of St Louis, Missouri, eighteen-year-old Mary Towey never showed up to the Friday the 13th party she was hosting at her parents' home.
Within a week, her body would be found, and her murderers arrested. Since it was the 80s, one of her killers would try to use the Satanic Panic to his advantage.
Join Cam and Jen as they discuss Blame It On The Game: Mary Towey
Research and writing by Lauretta Allen
Listener Discretion by Edward October from OctoberpodVHS & OctoberpodAM
Producer Nico at We Talk of Dreams
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217. Web of Lies: Cherrylle Dell Jun 21, 2023

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It is March 17, 1997, and the day is winding down for Killaloe Ontario police superintendent Ken Leppert. As he leaves the Ontario Provincial Police dept, he is greeted by 39-year-old Nancy Filmore. The visibly upset woman demands to speak to a detective. As the two sit down, Nancy tells the detective she is there to talk about Cherrylle Dell. She blasts into name-calling, directed at the 42-year-old widow and mother of three, Cherrylle. Nancy goes on to say that Cherrylle has been opening accounts of credit under fake names and reporting bogus burglaries to gain insurance money. When asked if she could prove her allegations, Nancy said no, leaving the detective with little to go on. He takes her statement and files it away for now. When asked how she knows Cherrylle, Nancy said they used to date, but the relationship ended and not on a good note. Nancy adds that she is suing Cherryll, claiming that her ex-lover stole money and clothing from her. Now the detective wonders if this is just a scorned lover out for revenge, but this is only the beginning. As Nancy is telling the detective this long detailed story, Nancy messes up and tells a little too much…it is too late now. She could not go back. The detectives knew there was much more to this story than revenge and a jilted lover. Nancy is clearly scared of implicating herself...but in what and why?
Join Jen and Cam from Our True Crime Podcast as we discuss ‘Web of Lies: Cherrylle Dell.”
Listener discretion is by @octoberpodvhs
Music by our executive producer @wetalkofdream
Sources:
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt11027060/
https://ottawacitizen.com/news/local-news/archival-how-sex-lies-and-antifreeze-convicted-the-angel-of-death-cherrylle-dell
https://murderpedia.org/female.D/d/dell-cherrylle.htm
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/dells-daughter-tells-of-weird-conversation/article4169567/
http://www.fact.on.ca/news/news0102/ts010203.htm
https://ottawasun.com/2016/01/21/no-early-parole-for-convicted-killer-cherrylle-dell
https://www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/killer-stripper-cherrylle-dell-stories-of-true-crime
https://www.ranker.com/list/crimes-committed-by-modern-witches/amber-fua
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/escaped-killer-arrested-in-toronto-1.1061528

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216. Bega Schoolgirl Murders: Lauren Barry and Nichole Collins Jun 14, 2023

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Content Warning: this episode contains graphic details. Listener discretion is advised.
On October 3, 1997, Nichole Collins and Lauren Barry went camping near Tathra and Bega Roads in New South Wales, Australia. The group was celebrating Labour Day weekend along with Lauren's birthday. At 10 pm on Sunday, October 5, Lauren and Nichole decide to walk to a party in nearby Jellat Jellat, five miles away.
It should have been a safe journey.
Join Jen and Cam as we talk about one of Australia's most vicious crimes on this episode of Our True Crime Podcast entitled Bega Schoolgirl Murders: Lauren Barry and Nichole Collins.
Listener Discretion by @octoberpodVHS
Research and Writing by Lauretta Allen
Music is by our executive producer @wetalkofdreams
Sources:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bega_schoolgirl_murders
https://www.thesenior.com.au/story/4972821/schoolgirl-victims-of-one-of-australias-most-vicious-crimes-remembered/
https://murderpedia.org/male.B/b/beckett-lindsay.htm
https://julesyus.medium.com/two-schoolgirls-viciously-murdered-on-their-camping-trip-51c50ca286f7
https://www.carolineoverington.com/facing-the-devil-
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2013-12-05/school-girl-killer-sentenced/5138310
https://www.news.com.au/breaking-news/bega-schoolgirl-killer-moved-after-prison-guards-love-letters-found/news-story/cb7d7a2aa6e0f13d92ad2b8614461f9a
https://www.smh.com.au/national/act/a-grope-in-the-dark-and-a-weapon-is-found-20121210-2b64q.html
https://murderpedia.org/male.C/c/camilleri-leslie.htm
https://www.newspapers.com/image/122860735/?terms=Bega%20murder&match=1
https://www.newspapers.com/image/123800576/?terms=Bega%20murder&match=1
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215. For Sin Burns Like A Fire: Death of James Matheney Jun 07, 2023

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It is June 16, 1987, and we are in Nashville, Tennessee, and a beloved church named Emmanuel Church of Christ Oneness Pentecostal has experienced a substantial damaging fire. Detective Robert Moore reports to the scene. He quickly determined that the fire had severely damaged the structure, burning extremely hot. The organ had melted, and the chandeliers had fallen to the ground. The walls were black from soot and smoke damage. Although he could see the severity of the fire, he was not there to investigate the fire itself but rather something that the fireman discovered in the church's attic. Since there was no electricity, Moore had to use a flashlight to make his way. In the corner, he notices a pile of stuff, primarily unused wood, materials, just a bunch of stuff thrown on top of what looked like a rolled-up carpet. Wondering what could be on the rug, he begins to unroll it. As it unwinds, human feet appear, but the shock is yet to come. The body had no head, and half of the arm was missing. Upon closer inspection, he notices a belt with a belt buckle. The buckle had the initial ‘T’ on it. Only one person had such a buckle: the well-loved 44-year-old church pastor John David Terry. There was not a break-in, so robbery was out of the question. As the investigation begins, investigators will travel down a deep and twisty path to get a resolution. What they find out is difficult to believe, even for seasoned detectives.
Join Jen and Cam on this episode of ‘Our True Crime Podcast’ entitled ‘For Sin Burns Like Fire: Death of James Matheney’
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Listener Discretion courtesy of @octoberpodVHS
Music is courtesy of our executive producer @wetalkofdreams
Sources:
https://www.nashvillepost.com/home/minister-terry-on-death-row-for-murder-apparently-kills-self-second-suicide-in-west-tn/article_30ffe683-6b66-5e4e-8ff8-0b1b2d28a956.html
https://www.nytimes.com/1988/09/27/us/minister-sentenced-to-death.html
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/115897725/john-david-terry
https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7984224/
https://thecinemaholic.com/james-matheny-murder-how-did-john-david-terry-die/
https://caselaw.findlaw.com/tn-supreme-court/1257486.html
https://christianpundit.wordpress.com/2019/01/06/preacher-john-david-terry-murdered-and-beheaded-friend-to-fake-own-death-1987-equally-yoked-is-pointless/
https://casetext.com/case/state-v-terry-74

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214. Death Of A Cover Girl: Raudha Athif May 31, 2023

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This is a case that has stuck with Jen for a few years now.
In late 2015 a breathtaking image of nineteen-year-old Raudha Athif wearing a snow-white sleeveless dress, standing chest high in the cerulean, teal swirl of the Indian Ocean. It wouldn’t take long before the image snagged the attention of Vogue magazine. While being a model is a dream for many young women. Raudha had aspirations of being a doctor like her father.
After receiving a scholarship to Islami Bank Medical College, Raudha headed to Bangladesh, which was quite a culture shock. Raudha adapted beautifully. When her Vogue cover hit the stands in October of 2016, the happiness Raudha felt soon gave way to concern. The students at the school began to treat her differently. She received threats and insults for not dressing in a manner appropriate for a Muslim girl. Raudha adhered to the dress code while at school, but modeling, in general, is looked down upon in some of the factions of Islam. To have her depicted in the magazine with exposed arms, shoulders, and hair made matters even worse.
By the end of March 2017, Raudha was found dead in her dorm room. While doctors in Bangladesh ruled her death a homicide, Raudha's family believes it was foul play.
Join Cam & Jen as they discuss "Death of a Cover Girl: Raudha Athif."
Call or text 988 if you’re thinking about suicide, are worried about a friend or loved one, or would like emotional support. The Lifeline network is available 24/7 across the United States.
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Research and writing by Lauretta Allen
Listener Discretion by OctoberpodVHS & OctoberpodAM
Producer Music & Editing by Nico at We Talk of Dreams
Sources:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NK7d1U-SALY
https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/real-life/news-life/death-of-vogue-cover-girl-raudha-athif-was-work-of-extremists-parents-say/news-story/654ee6a51a345e8f712bf043da038cd4
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https://www.india.com/viral/vogue-cover-girl-raudha-atif-allegedly-murdered-for-wearing-jeans-in-a-muslim-college-in-bangladesh-2009544/
https://mujunaeem.com/2017/04/02/the-case-of-the-missing-instagram-users-from-raudha-follow-list/
https://www.9news.com.au/world/60-minutes-team-forced-out-of-bangladesh-while-investigating-models-alleged-murder/29a5ce22-3b80-4963-bb5a-2c5b6069aa65
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maldives

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213. Trolling for Murder: The Killings of Billy and Billie Jean May 24, 2023

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It is January 31, 2012, and a family member decides to drop by the home of 24-year-old Billie Jean Hayworth and her fiance 35-year-old Bill Payne. The couple, who shared a 6-month-old son, had recently gotten engaged and we were excited for the future. A family member who regularly stopped by to check in on the young family was always greeted by the baby crawling around. This time it was different. After not being invited into the home, she entered through the unlocked door. She was immediately thrown off since there was not the usual hustle and bustle of the morning. Instead, pure silence. The women called out to them but no one responded. As she made his way through the hallway, she looked into the bedroom and saw Bill Payne lifeless on the bed. Then he came upon Billie Jean on the floor, covered in blood, with her still clutching to her baby boy. The baby had her mother’s blood on him but seemed to be unharmed. The woman makes a frantic call to 911 in shock from what she has witnessed and tries to soothe the baby. Police head to the location nervous about what they will discover. This is not the norm in this quiet Tennessee town of Mountain City, population 2415. Agent Scott Lott from the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation reports to the scene. He determines Bill Payne had a gunshot wound to the face and his throat had been slit. Billie Jean had a gunshot wound to the head as well. The house did not seem to be in disarray indicating this was not a burglary gone wrong. What it did indicate was that someone wanted both of them dead and made sure to make that happen. The murders looked clean, as in a hit.
Join Jen and Cam on this episode of Our True Crime Podcast entitled ‘Trolling for Murder: The Killing of Billy and Billie Jean.’
Listener Discretion courtesy of @octoberpodVHS
Music is courtesy of our executive producer @wetalkofdreams
Sources:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m40-nbJzKLE
https://abcnews.go.com/US/social-media-feud-led-murder-young-tennessee-couple/story?id=34346840
https://lawandcrime.com/crime/matriarch-of-tennessee-family-convicted-of-infamous-facebook-murders-pleads-guilty-after-being-granted-new-trial/
https://www.wjhl.com/news/local/mother-daughter-convicted-in-facebook-murders-case-to-appear-in-court-tuesday/
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212. Unsolved in Massachusetts: Deanna Cremin May 17, 2023

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On March 29th, 1995, 17-year-old Deanna Cremins completed a project at school in which the assignment instructed her to list the five most important goals in her life.
These were Deanna’s answers:

To graduate high school.
To find a successful job that I enjoy.
To have a dark green convertible Mustang.
To have a happy family.
To live a long time and healthy. When the assignment asked which of the five things she would choose as the most important, Deanna answered: To live long and healthy.

No one could have known when she handed in that assignment that she would not achieve those goals because she had just hours left to live.
Join Cam and Jen as they discuss "Unsolved in Massachusetts: Deanna Cremins."
Anyone with any information regarding the murder of Deanna Cremin,
please call 617-448-3842
This episode was requested by Russell through our Twitter page. Thank you!
Promo this week is for our friends Mike and JT at Brew Crime
Research and writing by Lauretta Allen
Listener Discretion by OctoberpodVHS & OctoberpodAM
Producer Music & Editing by Nico at We Talk of Dreams
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Introducing: Morbid May 15, 2023

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It’s all a lighthearted nightmare on the MORBID podcast. Hosted by Alaina Urquhart and Ash Kelley, Morbid is a full dose of true crime with a splash of comedy.
Join us all month long as we celebrate 5 years of MORBID with a special anniversary series, a festive edition of listener tales, and more surprises to come.
Listen to Morbid wherever you get your podcasts: Wondery.fm/MB_OTCP
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