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Check The Locks: A True Crime Podcast

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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 locks.

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True Crime

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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 locks.

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The Grapevine Christmas Killings

12/9/2025
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 Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreon Visit our website Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Check the Locks is Supported By: Audible: Enjoy 30 Days for Free This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday. Sources: Estranged Husband Dressed As Santa Blamed For Christmas Day Massacre - ABC News He turned up to his ex’s home dressed as Santa to surprise his kids. Then he killed them all | The Independent Grapevine, TX | Data USA Wife's good fortunes spurred Texas killings Authorities identify victims in Christmas shootings Christmas Capital of Texas® | Christmas Getaway in Grapevine Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/check-the-locks-a-true-crime-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:00:20:12

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The Murder of Za'Zell Preston

12/2/2025
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 Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreon Visit our website Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Check the Locks is Supported By: Audible: Enjoy 30 Days for Free This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday. Sources: William Wallace dragged wife Za'Zell Preston into the living room with sunglasses on her head, propped her body on the couch, and told his kids that "she got drunk and ruined Christmas." Man sentenced who killed wife, propped body in front of kids | AP News Man who placed wife's body in front of kids guilty of murder Christmas Day Killing of Wife in Anaheim Heads to Jury – Los Angeles Sentinel O.C. man who killed his wife on Christmas is guilty of murder - Los Angeles Times Man Convicted of Murder After Killing Wife and Having Kids Open Christmas Gifts in Front of Her Body William Wallace Of Anaheim Convicted For Killing Wife On Christmas 2011, Had Propped Her Body On Couch As Children Opened Presents Man accused of killing wife, propping her in front of kids to open Christmas gifts Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/check-the-locks-a-true-crime-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:00:17:32

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The Monster of Allentown

11/25/2025
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 Us: Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreon Visit our website Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Check the Locks is Supported By: Audible: Enjoy 30 Days for Free This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday. Sources: Harvey Robinson, The Teen Serial Killer Who Murdered 3 People COMMONWEALTH v. ROBINSON (2004) | FindLaw ALLENTOWN WOMAN SLAIN AT HOME Judge Urges Serial Killer Harvey Robinson To Donate Brain To Science ALLENTOWN MAN CHARGED IN SERIAL MURDERS, RAPES CALL CARRIER SCHMOYER 1 OF 3 SLAIN Com. v. Robinson | Cases | Westlaw Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/check-the-locks-a-true-crime-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:00:25:05

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A Very Special Halloween

10/30/2025
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 Scream. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook Group You can support Jessica Gomez at www.writerjessicagomez.com Subscribe to our Patreon Leave a voicemail by calling 615-920-9393 Visit our website Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Check the Locks is Supported By: Audible: Enjoy 30 Days for Free This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday. Sources: Rolling’s confession to Shreveport murders Danny Rolling IN DREAD AND SORROW, CAMPUS WAITS OUT HUNT FOR KILLER - The Washington Post https://library.law.fsu.edu/Digital-Collections/flsupct/dockets/83638/83638ini.pdf Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/check-the-locks-a-true-crime-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:01:37:56

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The Trick-Or-Treat Murders

10/27/2025
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 Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreon Leave a voicemail by calling 615-920-9393 Visit our website Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Check the Locks is Supported By: Audible: Enjoy 30 Days for Free This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday. Sources: Three's a Crowd: The Cold Blooded Halloween Murder of Peter Fabiano The Trick-or-Treat Murder - Deranged LA Crimes Murder on Halloween: The 'Trick-or-Treat Slaying' – Overview & Analysis | Crime+Investigation UK Murder on Halloween: The Trick or Treat Murder The Bizarre Lesbian Murder Scandal That Rocked 1950s LA California "Consenting Adults" Law: The Sex Act in Perspective. The Trick or Treat Murder Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/check-the-locks-a-true-crime-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:00:23:00

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True Crime for the Short on Time: The Luna Family Murders

10/23/2025
In September of 1993, what began as a petty theft spiraled into one of Arizona’s most brutal family murders. When a man who was convinced the system had failed him decided to take justice into his own hands. And sadly, an innocent family paid the price. A mother, father, teenage daughter, and a five-year-old boy—each caught in a web of vengeance that no one saw coming. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the Luna Family Murders. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreon Leave a voicemail by calling 615-920-9393 Visit our website Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Check the Locks is Supported By: Audible: Enjoy 30 Days for Free This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday. Sources: No. 19–7856 RICHARD KENNETH DJERF, -vs- DAVID SHINN, et al., BRIEF IN OPPOSITION O.H. SKINNER PHOENIX, ARIZONA 85007-2997 TELE Arizona Man Executed 32 Years After Killing Family of 4 in Shocking Act of Revenge Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/check-the-locks-a-true-crime-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:00:18:34

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Neighborhood Stories

10/20/2025
This week, a new Netflix documentary has inspired a deeper look at neighborhood violence. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss two stories where Halloween went wrong. Will these cases be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreon Leave a voicemail by calling 615-920-9393 Visit our website Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Check the Locks is Supported By: Audible: Enjoy 30 Days for Free This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday. Sources: Masked people terrorize Virginia family Police searching for Halloween mask-wearing trio who terrorized family Slain trick-or-treater's dad says boy saved him The Halloween Murder of T.J. Darrisaw | Criminal Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/check-the-locks-a-true-crime-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:00:26:28

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True Crime for the Short on Time: If I Die, It Was Greg

10/16/2025
In Massachusetts, Kylee Monteiro was young, pregnant, and hopeful — until a chilling text to her sister read, “If I die, it was Greg.” Days later, she was gone. When police began to dig into her disappearance, the truth they uncovered was darker than anyone imagined. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss a breaking story. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? If you are experiencing domestic violence, know that help is available. Please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 You can also text BEGIN to 88788 Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreon Leave a voicemail by calling 615-920-9393 Visit our website Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Check the Locks is Supported By: Audible: Enjoy 30 Days for Free This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday. Sources: Body of missing pregnant 18-year-old found, ex-boyfriend confessed to murder: Officials - ABC News Vigil held in Rehoboth for Kylee Monteiro, pregnant teen allegedly murdered by boyfriend - CBS Boston Kylee Monteiro Rehoboth candlelight vigil – NBC Boston Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/check-the-locks-a-true-crime-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:00:16:41

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True Crime for the Short on Time: Louisiana Amber Alert Update

10/13/2025
A Louisiana woman is brutally murdered. Then, her killer kidnaps her young daughters. When the ordeal is over, the police will be left with two bodies. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss an update to a previous episode. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreon Leave a voicemail by calling 615-920-9393 Visit our website Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Check the Locks is Supported By: Audible: Enjoy 30 Days for Free This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday. Sources: Eastern District of Louisiana | Amite Man Guilty of Kidnapping Resulting in Death and Transporting a Minor in Interstate Commerce to Engage in Criminal Sexual Activity | United States Department of Justice Daniel Callihan avoids death penalty with guilty plea in Louisiana killings Daniel Callihan, who killed Loranger mother and daughter, pleads guilty in Mississippi | wwltv.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/check-the-locks-a-true-crime-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:00:23:34

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The Minnesota Waitress Murders PT. 3

10/9/2025
Cold case detectives will stop at nothing to find answers. And when old evidence is reviewed with fresh eyes, a killer comes into focus. But would there be enough to build a case? Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the conclusion of the Minnesota Waitress Murders. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreon Leave a voicemail by calling 615-920-9393 Visit our website Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Check the Locks is Supported By: Audible: Enjoy 30 Days for Free This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday. Sources: STATE v. TURE (2001) | FindLaw. Joseph Ture Jr. | APM Reports Justice for Marlys: A Family’s Twenty Year Search for a Killer on JSTOR State v. Ture :: 1984 :: Minnesota Supreme Court Decisions A 20-Year Nightmare Ends - CBS News Cold Case Files: DNA Secrets, Serial Killers & Clues That Took Years | Full Episode Marathon | A&E Joan Bierschbach Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/check-the-locks-a-true-crime-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:00:27:02

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The Minnesota Waitress Murders PT. 2

10/6/2025
Joseph Ture was now the main suspect in two murder cases. What came next baffled investigators. Including baffling confessions written in letters to a judge. But would a solid alibi prove that Ture was playing an insidious game? Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss part two of the Minnesota Waitress Murders. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreon Leave a voicemail by calling 615-920-9393 Visit our website Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Check the Locks is Supported By: Audible: Enjoy 30 Days for Free This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday. Sources: STATE v. TURE (2001) | FindLaw. Joseph Ture Jr. | APM Reports Justice for Marlys: A Family’s Twenty Year Search for a Killer on JSTOR State v. Ture :: 1984 :: Minnesota Supreme Court Decisions A 20-Year Nightmare Ends - CBS News Cold Case Files: DNA Secrets, Serial Killers & Clues That Took Years | Full Episode Marathon | A&E Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/check-the-locks-a-true-crime-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:00:31:06

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An Important Update From Check The Locks

10/2/2025
Join John and Olivia as they discuss an important update about the podcast Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/check-the-locks-a-true-crime-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:00:17:44

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The Minnesota Waitress Murders PT. 1

9/29/2025
A quiet walk home from a late-night shift. A small-town waitress is closing out the till. What starts with a family murder spans decades across Minnesota. Young women vanish or are found brutally murdered. Leaving behind a trail of violence. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the Minnesota Waitress Murders. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreon Leave a voicemail by calling 615-920-9393 Visit our website Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Check the Locks is Supported By: Audible: Enjoy 30 Days for Free This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday. Sources: STATE v. TURE (2001) | FindLaw. Joseph Ture Jr. | APM Reports Justice for Marlys: A Family’s Twenty Year Search for a Killer on JSTOR State v. Ture :: 1984 :: Minnesota Supreme Court Decisions Cold Case Files: DNA Secrets, Serial Killers & Clues That Took Years | Full Episode Marathon | A&E Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/check-the-locks-a-true-crime-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:00:19:01

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True Crime for the Short on Time: Paityn, Evelyn, & Olivia - An Update

9/25/2025
In Washington State, a father picks up his daughters for visitation. When he fails to bring them home, their mother reports the girls missing. As a search begins, a mother's worst fears become reality. Now, it seems that the story may be coming to a close. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss an update to a developing story and the loss of three innocent children. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreon Leave a voicemail by calling 615-920-9393 Visit our website Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Check the Locks is Supported By: Audible: Enjoy 30 Days for Free This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday. Sources: https://www.fox13seattle.com/news/murdered-wa-girls-cause-of-death https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/human-remains-believed-be-travis-decker-found-area-south-leavenworth/OF7AGXFQFFBRFJFN2RFJUT3EKQ/ Travis Decker timeline: How an 'active dad' ended up allegedly murdering his 3 daughters - ABC News After 1 month search, father accused of killing 3 daughters could still be alive, expert says - ABC News A missed drop-off and tragedy at a campground. How a manhunt for a father accused of killing his 3 daughters is unfolding | CNN Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/check-the-locks-a-true-crime-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:00:19:44

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Cyanide and Secrets

9/22/2025
In 2013, a Doctor of Neurology, and rising star, collapsed suddenly in her Pittsburgh home. Days later, she was gone. As investigators searched for answers, they discovered her husband had purchased a deadly poison just before her death. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Dr. Autumn Klein. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreon Leave a voicemail by calling 615-920-9393 Visit our website Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Check the Locks is Supported By: Audible: Enjoy 30 Days for Free This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday. Sources: Neuroscientist Charged with Homicide in Wife's Cyanide Death - ABC News US researcher Robert Ferrante guilty of poisoning wife - BBC News Pittsburgh Post-Gazette: Irretrievably Broken / The story of Autumn Klein and Robert Ferrante Former Pitt researcher denied appeal for new trial - CBS Pittsburgh Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/check-the-locks-a-true-crime-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:00:23:02

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True Crime for the Short on Time: A Secret in the Closet

9/18/2025
When a welfare check leads South Carolina deputies to a quiet Myrtle Beach home, they expect a routine visit. But what they find is anything but. A blood-covered woman answers the door—and inside, a horrifying trail leads officers to a locked closet... and a chilling discovery. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss a developing story. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreon Leave a voicemail by calling 615-920-9393 Visit our website Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Check the Locks is Supported By: Audible: Enjoy 30 Days for Free This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday. Sources: Warrant: Suspect shot victim in head; locked him in closet in Burgess area home Woman accused of locking ex-husband’s body in closet after Horry Co. shooting denied bond Judge Says Joyanna Vansant Is 'An Unreasonable Danger to Others' | Court TV Video Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/check-the-locks-a-true-crime-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:00:11:53

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Left In The Woods PT. 2

9/11/2025
For 26 years, Bob Siders fought for justice. Hoping to find his daughter's killer. Thanks to the work of dedicated investigators, Bob finally got the answers he was looking for. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss part 1 of the murder of Shannon Siders. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreon Leave a voicemail by calling 615-920-9393 Visit our website Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Check the Locks is Supported By: Audible: Enjoy 30 Days for Free This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday. Sources: https://www.newspapers.com/image/1082597884/?match=1&terms=Shannon%20Siders%20 https://www.newspapers.com/image/1129260553/?match=1&terms=Shannon%20Siders%20 https://www.newspapers.com/image/1192332626/?match=1&terms=Shannon%20Siders%20 Juries find brothers guilty of 1989 murder Convictions upheld for brothers in 'grisly' 1989 Newaygo County murder https://www.newspapers.com/image/1082292698/?match=1&terms=Shannon%20Siders%20 Entire Town Was a Suspect—22 Years to Solve Shannon’s Murder (S1, E9) | Cold Case Files | Full Ep Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/check-the-locks-a-true-crime-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:00:37:58

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Left In The Woods

9/8/2025
In the summer of 1989, an 18-year-old girl vanished after a night out with friends in Newaygo, Michigan. Three months later, a hunter made a chilling discovery deep in the Manistee National Forest—her brutally beaten body. For decades, her murder went cold, haunting the tight-knit community and leaving her family desperate for answers. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss part 1 of the murder of Shannon Siders. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreon Leave a voicemail by calling 615-920-9393 Visit our website Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Check the Locks is Supported By: Audible: Enjoy 30 Days for Free This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday. Sources: https://www.newspapers.com/image/1180338475/?match=1&terms=Shannon%20Siders https://www.newspapers.com/image/1119315155/?match=1&terms=Shannon%20Siders%20Funeral https://www.newspapers.com/image/1119174954/?match=1&terms=Shannon%20Siders https://books.google.com/books?id=svQDAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA9&lpg=PA9&dq=Shannon+Siders+murder&source=bl&ots=B6cTRm9aLp&sig=y-4AX_ZnTXvgiN9Mr8rH1g569E8&hl=en&ei=dpf6S_KsGoyENvHUqIQI&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=3&ved=0CBoQ6AEwAg#v=onepage&q&f=false New Evidence Solves 25 Year Old Cold Case | Psychology Today Anatomy of a cold case: 10 breaks that helped solve 1989 murder - mlive.com Why Did It Take So Long to Solve the Murder of West Michigan's Shannon Siders? Entire Town Was a Suspect—22 Years to Solve Shannon’s Murder (S1, E9) | Cold Case Files | Full Ep Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/check-the-locks-a-true-crime-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:00:20:23

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True Crime for the Short on Time: A Drive With The Wife

9/4/2025
In September 2025, a traffic stop in southern Illinois uncovered a chilling scene—a man behind the wheel with his wife's lifeless body in the car. Investigators soon traced the crime back to the couple’s home. What led to this tragic betrayal? Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Amy Finney. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreon Leave a voicemail by calling 615-920-9393 Visit our website Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Check the Locks is Supported By: Audible: Enjoy 30 Days for Free This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday. Sources: Man charged with murder in shooting death of wife in Jefferson County, Ill. https://www.wsiu.org/wsiu-local-news/2025-09-02/jefferson-county-murder-investigation-results-in-arrest-of-mt-vernon-man Man charged after wife's body found in car during southern Illinois traffic stop Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/check-the-locks-a-true-crime-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:00:11:14

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True Crime for the Short on Time: The McStay Family

9/1/2025
In 2010, an everyday family vanished from their Southern California home without a trace. Their SUV was found near the border, and many believed they had fled to Mexico. But years later, a shocking discovery in the Mojave Desert revealed the truth—the family had been brutally murdered. Who would want an entire family dead, and why? Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of the McStay family. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreon Leave a voicemail by calling 615-920-9393 Visit our website Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Check the Locks is Supported By: Audible: Enjoy 30 Days for Free This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday. Sources: McStay murders: A man is on death row for the brutal killings of a young family found in shallow graves in the desert – but did he really do it? | The Independent California man sentenced to death in killings of McStay family members in 2010 The McStay Family Murders And The 'Monster' Behind Them Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/check-the-locks-a-true-crime-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Duration:00:10:00