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Check The Locks: A True Crime Podcast

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John Conner & Olivia Cornu are exploring some of the craziest true crime cases of all time in a brand new, weekly, interactive podcast, where the listeners get a say in just how scary each true crime case really is. If you find yourself falling asleep to serial killer documentaries, researching true crime cases, and spending your free time thinking about what makes a murderer snap, then Check the Locks needs your killer instincts to decide - which cases are evil enough to make you check your locks?

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John Conner & Olivia Cornu are exploring some of the craziest true crime cases of all time in a brand new, weekly, interactive podcast, where the listeners get a say in just how scary each true crime case really is. If you find yourself falling asleep to serial killer documentaries, researching true crime cases, and spending your free time thinking about what makes a murderer snap, then Check the Locks needs your killer instincts to decide - which cases are evil enough to make you check your locks?

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Episodes

Episode 46: A Deadly Attraction

3/27/2023
A beloved Vermont teacher leaves her home to help a friend with car trouble. When her vehicle turns up idling on the side of the road, with her 2-year-old son still in the backseat, police know something terrible has happened. And when police locate the body in a nearby river, their worst fears become a reality. As police investigate, a story of sex and domination unfolds. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Melissa Jenkins. Will this...

Duration:00:32:59

Short on Time #23: The San Francisco Witch Killers

3/22/2023
Two divorcees with a history of mental illness and psychedelic drug use meet and fall in love instantly. But what starts as a love story quickly turns into a dark murder spree. Years later, the daughter of one of the convicted killers shares her story. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the San Francisco Witch Killers. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our...

Duration:00:19:42

Episode 45: The Murder of Pamela Carnahan

3/20/2023
A woman fails to pick her daughter up from the bus stop and is found murdered in her apartment later that day. She was stabbed over 20 times. Police have no leads as to who would have wanted to kill her. And when a second body shows up, they fear they may have a serial killer on their hands. But are things really as they seem? Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Pamela Carnahan. Will this case be enough to make you check the...

Duration:00:20:19

True Crime for the Short on Time #22: Another Killer Boyfriend

3/15/2023
When a Maryland teacher doesn't show up for her first day of school, friends and family begin to fear the worst. The woman's boyfriend participates in press conferences asking for her return. But to the police, something doesn't seem quite right. Could a dark secret lie behind the disappearance? Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the disappearance of Laura Wallen. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow...

Duration:00:15:08

Episode 44: Teenage Dirtbags

3/13/2023
When a 15-year-old boy fails to return to his Florida home, his mother files a missing report. Word of his disappearance makes the local news when another local teen makes a startling confession. What follows is a tale of teenage love, drama, and murder. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Seath Jackson. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our...

Duration:00:25:20

True Crime for the Short on Time #21: The Girl in the Water

3/8/2023
In August 1975, a pair of fishermen discovered the body of a 17-year-old girl floating in a river. Police initially believe the girl accidentally drowned. But an autopsy would later show something far more sinister may have happened. More than four decades later, detectives finally catch a break. Can DNA advancements finally bring her killer, or killers, to justice? Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Laurel Jean Mitchell. Will this case...

Duration:00:15:16

Episode 43: The Deceitful Dad

3/6/2023
In 2008, a woman's body was found dead in her Arizona home. Police immediately began to look at her ex-husband. But with little physical evidence, prosecutors had a tough road in front of them. Can they prove to a jury that they have the right man? And will circumstantial evidence be enough? Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Carol Kennedy. Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreon Visit our...

Duration:00:27:05

True Crime for the Short on Time #20: The Catfish Murder

3/1/2023
A 19-year-old girl goes missing just north of Anchorage, Alaska. When the girl's best friend becomes the prime suspect, a strange tale of money and internet love comes to light. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the "Catfish Murder" of Cynthia Hoffman. 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 and leave a voicemail! Subscribe and Review...

Duration:00:19:35

Episode 42: The Champion Murders

2/27/2023
A family is attacked in their home on a quiet Sunday in a small Kentucky town. The only survivor tells a story of violence and obsession. But when things fail to add up, the police look closer at the only man who walked away alive. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of the Champion family in Cadiz, KY. Will this story be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our...

Duration:00:31:08

True Crime for the Short on Time #19: The Lulu Lemon Murder

2/22/2023
On March 12th, 2011, the manager of a Lulu Lemon retail location arrived to open the store and made a shocking discovery. One employee dead in a pool of her blood, and another employee was bound in the bathroom. The survivor tells a story of a robbery, sexual assault, and murder. But something doesn't feel right. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Jayna Troxel Murray. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow...

Duration:00:23:19

Episode 41: The Last Thumbs Up

2/20/2023
In 1985, a trucker discovered the body of a lifeless woman when he stopped to use the bathroom on the side of the road 14 miles north of Amarillo, TX. Authorities begin investigating it's clear that hitchhiking is involved. But many questions remain. Did the woman know her killer? And could there be more victims? Join Olivia Cornu and John as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Gail Lenore Smith. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow...

Duration:00:23:12

True Crime for the Short on Time #18: A Killer for Hire

2/15/2023
An emergency room nurse returns home from work to find an attacker in her home. Choosing a fighting spirit helps her to escape the deadly situation with her life. As police investigate, the source of the attack becomes clear. And betrayal is at the center of the crime. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they discuss the attempted murder and survival of Susan Koonhousen. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe...

Duration:00:18:14

Episode 40: A Clown Comes Knocking

2/13/2023
It's Memorial Day weekend, 1990, and a woman is making pancakes for her son and his friends. But an unexpected knock on the door interrupts the group's breakfast. Upon opening the door, the woman was face to face with a clown holding balloons and flowers. But what seems like a sweet gesture quickly turns sinister. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Marlene Warren by a killer clown. Will this case be enough to make you check the...

Duration:00:33:07

True Crime for the Short on Time #17: The Exorcist and The Serial Killer

2/8/2023
On December 26th, 1973, director William Friedkin introduced the world to one of the scariest films of all time. The Exorcist. The movie has become a cultural milestone surrounded by its mythology. But perhaps the most frightening story involves an unknown extra in the film. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss Paul Bateson and New York's "Bag Murders." Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Join Our...

Duration:00:20:30

Episode 39: The Woodford Slasher

2/6/2023
In the 1980s, police discover the bodies of two teenage boys. One victim died in Maine, while the other is in Nebraska. Both were stripped of their clothes and bound. The killer had stabbed one boy. The other strangled. But bite marks found on the bodies may tie both murders together. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the Woodford Slasher, John Joubert. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Join Our...

Duration:00:24:01

True Crime for the Short on Time #16: The Death of Madison Brooks

2/1/2023
A heavily intoxicated 19-year-old young woman leaves the college bar where she works with four men. Later, the men leave her on the side of the road, where she is struck and killed by a rideshare driver. Now the question of consent and what happened that night are left to linger. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the sexual assault and death of Madison Brooks. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow...

Duration:00:20:22

Episode 38: The Gaffney Strangler

1/30/2023
In 1968, the editor of a small town paper received a phone call. The voice on the other end provided the names and locations of three dead women. Knowing there was a mass murder on the loose terrified the community. But many questions remained. Was the monster a friend or neighbor? Would they kill again? And could the community overcome racial differences in the segregated south to catch a killer? Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss South Carolina's...

Duration:00:42:32

True Crime for the Short on Time #15: The Grindr Murder

1/25/2023
A Michigan man goes missing on Christmas Eve after telling friends he was meeting someone from a dating app. When police locate the date, the story quickly turns to murder, mental illness, and cannibalism. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Kevin Bacon by his Grindr date, Mark David Latunski. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreon Visit...

Duration:00:16:25

Episode 37: A Modern Day Manson

1/23/2023
When a train conductor finds the body of a 17-year-old intellectually disabled girl on the tracks, he immediately calls 911. But who would want the girl dead? And is a sinister mother pulling all the strings? Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Vera Jo Reigle and the woman behind it, Cheri "Sugarbabe" Brooks. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our...

Duration:00:31:48

True Crime for the Short on Time #14: A Jealous Boyfriend

1/18/2023
A young woman gets drafted by the University of Virginia to play lacrosse. As she lives out her dreams and prepares for law school, she gets involved with a hot-tempered man with a drinking problem. Will jealousy lead to a sinister end? Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Yeardley Love. Will this story be enough to make you...check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreon Visit our...

Duration:00:17:02

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