Invisible Choir

It was a night like any other for 21-year-olds Aaron Davis and Brandon Risner, who were out having some drinks and singing karaoke. Unfortunately trouble came soon after when Aaron left Brandon’s home abruptly in the middle of the night. The following day, police in Rome, GA would discover Aaron’s abandoned car, leading them to a sickening tale of murder and mutilation… Written by Trevor Pason, Edited and Engineered by Scott Ecklein, and Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. View full episode source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/listen/prophecy Support Our Sponsors: Little Spoon: Give them meals + snacks that are actually right for where kids are developmentally—balanced, intentional and made to support real growth. Go to littlespoon.com/CHOIR and enter code CHOIR for 30% off your first order. Quince: Refresh your wardrobe at Quince with free shipping and 365-day returns at quince.com/choir Squarespace: Go to https://www.squarespace.com/choir for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, use offer code “CHOIR” to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain! Bilt: Join the loyalty program for renters and owners at joinbilt.com/CHOIR Hero Bread: This year, hit your goals without giving up your favorite bready dishes. For a limited time get 10% off your order at hero.co and use code “choir” at checkout! Acorns: Visit acorns.com/choir or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today! Omaha Steaks: Get flavorful, high-quality proteins delivered by visiting OmahaSteaks.com, plus $35 off when you use promo code CHOIR at checkout. Gusto: Try Gusto today at gusto.com/choir and get three months free when you run your first payroll! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It all started with a blood curdling scream. When neighbors peered outside their homes, they saw a bloody male holding a cleaver over the body of a woman. This attack was not only horrific, but it marked the start of one of the most complicated legal cases that Burlington, VT would face to date… Written by Trevor Pason, Edited and Engineered by Scott Ecklein, and Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. View full source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/listen/voicesdark Support Our Sponsors: Gusto: Try Gusto today at gusto.com/choir and get three months free when you run your first payroll! Quince: Refresh your wardrobe at Quince with free shipping and 365-day returns at quince.com/choir Squarespace: Go to https://www.squarespace.com/choir for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, use offer code “CHOIR” to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain! Bilt: Join the loyalty program for renters at joinbilt.com/CHOIR Hero Bread: This year, hit your goals without giving up your favorite bready dishes. For a limited time get 10% off your order at hero.co and use code “choir” at checkout! Acorns: Visit acorns.com/choir or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Tammie Cessna went missing in January of 2014, her family and friends put their hope in the hands of their local Moriarty, NM Police Department. Tammie’s loved ones knew where she went before she vanished, and they knew who she talked to. But as the grieving community would soon learn, the investigation was anything but simple, and sometimes justice moves slowly… Written by Trevor Pason, Edited and Engineered by Scott Ecklein, and Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. View full source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/listen/slowjustice Support Our Sponsors: Bilt: Join the loyalty program for renters at joinbilt.com/CHOIR Quince: Refresh your wardrobe at Quince with free shipping and 365-day returns at quince.com/choir Squarespace: Go to https://www.squarespace.com/choir for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, use offer code “CHOIR” to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain! Chime: Join the millions who are already banking fee free today by visiting chime.com/choir Acorns: Visit acorns.com/choir or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In our younger years, it can be difficult to fully grasp the permanence of certain choices. That sense of distance from consequence can sometimes lead to decisions made without fully considering the risks. But the reality is that life is fragile, and even a single moment of impaired judgment can carry irreversible consequences… Written by Trevor Pason, Edited and Engineered by Scott Ecklein, and Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. View full episode source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/listen/innocence Support Our Sponsors: Bilt: Join the loyalty program for renters at joinbilt.com/CHOIR Gusto: Try Gusto today at gusto.com/choir and get three months free when you run your first payroll! Quince: Refresh your wardrobe at Quince with free shipping and 365-day returns at quince.com/choir Squarespace: Go to https://www.squarespace.com/choir for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, use offer code “CHOIR” to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain! Chime: Join the millions who are already banking fee free today by visiting chime.com/choir Little Spoon: Get 30% off your first online order at littlespoon.com/choir - use code CHOIR at checkout! Hero Bread: This year, hit your goals without giving up your favorite bready dishes. For a limited time get 10% off your order at hero.co and use code “choir” at checkout! Acorns: Visit acorns.com/choir or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kirby Carpenter was a wealthy Mississippi businessman and modern-day renaissance man. In 2022, he vanished without warning, leaving behind his girlfriend, Caitlin Spence, and their infant daughter. Two days later, a disturbing discovery behind their home would change everything… Written by Sam Foster, Edited and Engineered by Scott Ecklein, and Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. Special thanks to Kaysie Barnes and Wendy Page for their compassion, resilience and willingness to speak with us for this episode. View full episode source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/listen/waterfall Support Our Sponsors: Bilt: Join the loyalty program for renters at joinbilt.com/CHOIR Quince: Refresh your wardrobe at Quince with free shipping and 365-day returns at quince.com/choir Squarespace: Go to https://www.squarespace.com/choir for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, use offer code “CHOIR” to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain! Hero Bread: This year, hit your goals without giving up your favorite bready dishes. For a limited time get 10% off your order at hero.co and use code “choir” at checkout! Acorns: Visit acorns.com/choir or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today! Little Spoon: Get 30% off your first online order at littlespoon.com/choir - use code CHOIR at checkout! Chime: Join the millions who are already banking fee free today by visiting chime.com/choir Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It was a quiet autumn day at a residential leasing office in Anchorage Alaska, when the peace was shattered by the sound of gunshots. As emergency responders raced to the scene, they found one man lying dead, and a suspect that had seemingly vanished. Why had Josiah Goecker, a beloved family man, been ruthlessly gunned down while at work? And where was the person who killed him? Written by Jess Thomas, Edited & Engineered by Scott Ecklein, and Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. View full episode source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/listen/outinthecold Support Our Sponsors: Bilt: Join the loyalty program for renters at joinbilt.com/CHOIR Quince: Refresh your wardrobe at Quince with free shipping and 365-day returns at quince.com/choir Squarespace: Go to https://www.squarespace.com/choir for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, use offer code “CHOIR” to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain! Hero Bread: This year, hit your goals without giving up your favorite bready dishes. For a limited time get 10% off your order at hero.co and use code “choir” at checkout! Acorns: Visit acorns.com/choir or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today! Little Spoon: Get 30% off your first online order at littlespoon.com/choir - use code CHOIR at checkout! Chime: Join the millions who are already banking fee free today by visiting chime.com/choir Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Just after midnight on June 22nd, 2019, a disturbing 911 call was made by two children, who reported that they had just been stabbed in their home. As police arrived on scene, they made two horrific discoveries. One was the dead body of 62-year-old Diane Madison, grandmother of the attacked children. The other was the fact that just six years earlier, police had been called to this same home for a completely different case… Written by Trevor Pason, Edited and Engineered by Scott Ecklein, and Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. View full episode source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/listen/naturenurture Support Our Sponsors: Bilt: Start paying rent through Bilt and take advantage of your Neighborhood BenefitsTM by going to joinbilt.com/choir Quince: Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Go to quince.com/choir for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns! Squarespace: Go to https://www.squarespace.com/choir for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, use offer code “CHOIR” to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain! Rocket Money: Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster by going to https://www.rocketmoney.com/invisible. Hero Bread: This year, hit your goals without giving up your favorite bready dishes. For a limited time get 10% off your order at hero.co and use code “choir” at checkout! Acorns: Visit acorns.com/choir or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today! Mint Mobile: This January, quit overspending on wireless with 50% off Unlimited premium wireless. Plans start at $15/month at mintmobile.com/choir Chime: Join the millions who are already banking fee free today by visiting chime.com/choir Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a November night in Key West, FL in 2017, friends Paula and Roger were hanging out and partying in Paula’s makeshift home nicknamed “The Treehouse.” Without warning, they were suddenly accosted by two masked men, leading to a tragic killing. The subsequent police investigation quickly mutated into a convoluted conspiracy involving drugs, coercion, and corruption. The result: a lone defendant representing himself in court swearing that he had been falsely accused - a man Paula swore was not one of her attackers… Special thanks to Franklin Tyrone Tucker for his willingness to speak with us for this episode. Written by Sam Foster, Edited and Engineered by Scott Ecklein, and Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. View full episode source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/listen/treehouse Support Our Sponsors: Bilt: Start paying rent through Bilt and take advantage of your Neighborhood BenefitsTM by going to joinbilt.com/choir Quince: Refresh your wardrobe with Quince. Go to quince.com/choir for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns! Squarespace: Go to https://www.squarespace.com/choir for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, use offer code “CHOIR” to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain! Rocket Money: Let Rocket Money help you reach your financial goals faster by going to https://www.rocketmoney.com/invisible. Hero Bread: This year, hit your goals without giving up your favorite bready dishes. For a limited time get 10% off your order at hero.co and use code “choir” at checkout! Acorns: Visit acorns.com/choir or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rashod Newton had committed violent crimes before. He had even been violent with his girlfriend Alessia before. So when Rashod shot and killed Alessia Mesquita just feet from their year-old daughter, it took friends and family little time to piece together the tragedy… Written by Samantha Grove, Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. View full episode source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/listen/snapped Support Our Sponsors: Quince: Get your wardrobe sorted and your gift list handled with Quince. Go to quince.com/choir for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns! Bilt: Start paying rent through Bilt and take advantage of your Neighborhood BenefitsTM by going to joinbilt.com/choir Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Not every homicide case is a mystery. There are times when the perpetrator is suspected from the very start, as was the case when 26-year-old Charlie Wyrick vanished on December 21st, 2015. As investigators would soon discover, she had left behind a critical clue to solve her own murder… Written by Trevor Pason, Edited and Engineered by Scott Ecklein, and Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. View full episode source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/listen/premonition Support Our Sources: Quince: Give and get timeless holiday staples that last this season with Quince. Go to quince.com/choir for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns! Squarespace: Go to https://www.squarespace.com/choir for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, use offer code “CHOIR” to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain! Bilt: Start paying rent through Bilt and take advantage of your Neighborhood BenefitsTM by going to joinbilt.com/choir Acorns: Visit acorns.com/choir or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When the newly married Mark and Lori Phillips went out to celebrate their upcoming move to Bismarck in February of 2019, the night did not go according to plan. As they were out at a Wisconsin bar with some friends, Mark became angry at Lori and began shouting at her. The two left the bar and returned home. There the fight continued, prompting Lori to speed away in the couple’s new truck for fear that Mark might hurt her. She slept in an empty parking lot for the night, but when she returned expecting an apology from her husband, she found something far more grim… Special thanks to Lori Gamoke for her bravery, transparency and willingness to speak with us for this episode, as well as Leslie Morgan Steiner for her insights about domestic violence. Written by Sam Foster, Edited and Engineered by Scott Ecklein, and Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. View full episode source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/listen/bloodsnow Support Our Sponsors: Acorns: Visit acorns.com/choir or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today! Quince: Give and get timeless holiday staples that last this season with Quince. Go to quince.com/choir for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns! Cornbread Hemp: Save 30% on your first order at cornbreadhemp.com/choir and use code “choir” at checkout! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a special off week re-release of Invisible Choir + Episode 229 to our free/regular audience. In the early morning hours of January 6th, 2021, police were called to a home located in Kenosha, WI to investigate a possible sex crime. The call was made by a concerned neighbor who awoke to three children knocking at their door, informing them that their older brother, 24-year-old Jesus Medrano, had attacked their parents. When officers arrived at the Medrano family home, they found a crime scene that can only be described as a literal blood bath… Written by Trevor Pason, Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. View full episode source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/premium-sources/p229 Support Our Sponsors: HungryRoot: Go to https://www.hungryroot.com/choir and use code “choir” to get 40% off your first delivery PLUS get a free item in every box for life! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On December 2nd, 2022, hunters in Riceboro, GA came across something horrific. A human torso. One 911 call led to multiple agencies getting involved and the discovery of additional evidence. Once the remains were identified months later, things only got more bizarre… Written by Trevor Pason, Edited and Engineered by Scott Ecklein, and Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. View full episode source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/listen/hewrote Support Our Sponsors: Cornbread Hemp: Save 30% on your first order at cornbreadhemp.com/choir and use code “choir” at checkout! Squarespace: Go to https://www.squarespace.com/choir for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, use offer code “CHOIR” to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain! Bilt: Start paying rent through Bilt and take advantage of your Neighborhood BenefitsTM by going to joinbilt.com/choir. Acorns: Visit acorns.com/choir or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today! SKIMS: Shop the best underwear for Men and Women at SKIMS.com and let them know we sent you! After you place your order, select "podcast" in the survey and select our show in the dropdown menu that follows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On October 13th, 2021, 33-year-old postal worker Jason Schaefer was following his usual route through a quiet Colorado neighborhood. Known to locals as a friendly and dependable presence, Jason’s day began like any other until tragedy struck… Written by Samantha Grove, Edited & Engineered by Scott Ecklein, and Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. View full episode source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/listen/returnsender October Special: ⁠⁠Free 30-Day Trial of Invisible Choir +⁠⁠ on Apple Podcasts for Early/Ad-Free access and over 250+ bonus episodes! Support Our Sponsors: Bilt: Start paying rent through Bilt and take advantage of your Neighborhood BenefitsTM by going to joinbilt.com/choir. Quince: Keep it classic and cool this fall with long-lasting staples from Quince. Go to quince.com/choir for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns! Mint Mobile: Ready to say yes to saying no? Make the switch to premium wireless at just $15 per month at mintmobile.com/choir Cornbread Hemp: Save 30% on your first order at cornbreadhemp.com/choir and use code “choir” at checkout! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Las Vegas residents Roy Jaggers and Heather Pate were not only neighbors, they were friends. Because of their close proximity, Heather would sometimes ask Roy to babysit her two children while she went out on the town. However, one evening in the late summer of 2021 would not only fracture the trust between the two neighbors but would ultimately lead to a long night of unimaginable suffering in the desert and one of Nevada’s most gruesome recent crimes… Written by John Garland Wells, Edited & Engineered by Scott Ecklein, and Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. View full episode source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/premium-sources/p250 October Special: ⁠⁠Free 30-Day Trial of Invisible Choir +⁠⁠ on Apple Podcasts for Early/Ad-Free access and over 250+ bonus episodes! Support Our Sponsors: HeadSpace: Feel good and mean it when you say it! Unlock all of HeadSpace FREE for 60 days by visiting www.headspace.com/invisiblechoir Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

From Jonestown to Heaven’s Gate, to the Octopus Murders and the Waco Siege, the world is full of deception, manipulation, and destruction. Listen to Conspiracy Theories, Cults, and Crimes every Wednesday as we explore the real people at the center of the world’s most shocking secrets and nefarious organizations. Conspiracy Theories, Cults, and Crimes is a Crime House original powered by PAVE Studios. Follow the show now so you don’t miss a single story. Listen Now: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/conspiracy-theories-cults-crimes/id1828469754 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When 27-year-old Jamie Haggard went missing in 2016, it seemed like an open and shut case. But what started as a missing persons investigation quickly turned in something much darker, leading detectives to uncover a long and disturbing history of abuse… Written by Christian Gonzalez , Edited & Engineered by Scott Ecklein, and Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. View full episode source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/listen/creep October Special: ⁠⁠Free 30-Day Trial of Invisible Choir +⁠⁠ on Apple Podcasts for Early/Ad-Free access and over 250+ bonus episodes! Support Our Sponsors: Squarespace: Go to https://www.squarespace.com/choir for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, use offer code “CHOIR” to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain! Bilt: Start paying rent through Bilt and take advantage of your Neighborhood BenefitsTM by going to joinbilt.com/choir. Acorns: Visit acorns.com/choir or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today! SKIMS: Shop the best underwear for Men and Women at SKIMS.com and let them know we sent you! After you place your order, select "podcast" in the survey and select our show in the dropdown menu that follows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

18-year-old Kolton Shearer was a recent high school graduate with big dreams for his future. In July of 2016, he had just returned home from college to Clay County, Florida, and was looking forward to spending time with friends. But a fun evening out suddenly turned into a nightmare, when a shocking attack left one person dead and another gravely wounded. As police interviewed witnesses, they zeroed in on a young woman who presented herself as an innocent bystander. But was she? Written by Jessamyn Ansary, Edited & Engineered by Scott Ecklein, and Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. View full episode source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/listen/baddream Support Our Sponsors: Quince: Keep it classic and cool this fall with long-lasting staples from Quince. Go to quince.com/choir for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns! Mint Mobile: Ready to say yes to saying no? Make the switch to premium wireless at just $15 per month at mintmobile.com/choir Acorns: Visit acorns.com/choir or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today! Cornbread Hemp: Save 30% on your first order at cornbreadhemp.com/choir and use code “choir” at checkout! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the morning of October 3rd, 2021, investigators combing through the charred remains of a Colorado home uncovered the burned body of a man. But it wasn’t the fire that killed him. He had been stabbed in the neck multiple times, murdered before the flames were ever set. When two suspects were taken into custody, their conflicting stories and contradicting details only deepened the mystery of what really happened that night… Written by Sam Foster, Edited and Engineered by Scott Ecklein, and Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. View full episode source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/listen/shesaid Support Our Sponsors: HungryRoot: Go to https://www.hungryroot.com/choir and use code “choir” to get 40% off your first delivery PLUS get a free item in every box for life! Quince: Upgrade your wardrobe with pieces made to last with Quince. Go to quince.com/choir for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns! Squarespace: Go to https://www.squarespace.com/choir for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, use offer code “CHOIR” to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain! Bilt: Earn points on rent and around your neighborhood by going to joinbilt.com/choir GreenLight: Don’t wait to teach your kids real-world money skills! Start your risk-free GreenLight trial at greenlight.com/choir to get started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a rainy night in Davenport, Iowa, a routine car crash investigation takes a chilling turn when the injured driver begins making disturbing claims… ones that involve a baseball bat. Written by John Garland Wells, Edited & Engineered by Scott Ecklein, and Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. View full episode source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/listen/spiral Support Our Sponsors: GreenLight: Don’t wait to teach your kids real-world money skills! Start your risk-free GreenLight trial at greenlight.com/choir to get started. Mint Mobile: Unlock your 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just $15 per month at mintmobile.com/choir Cornbread Hemp: Save 30% on your first order at cornbreadhemp.com/choir and use code “choir” at checkout! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices