Invisible Choir – Details, episodes & analysis

On Monday, June 24th, 2019, 33-year-old Kaylynn Blue failed to show up for her shift at a Walgreens in Idaho Falls, raising concern among her coworkers. Kaylynn had already missed two days—which was highly unusual for her. Worried, they reached out to her family, who soon involved the authorities. By 9 a.m., police arrived at Kaylynn’s residence to conduct a welfare check. There, they encountered her boyfriend, Philip Schwab, also 33. What they discovered was chilling: Philip was not only responsible for Kaylynn’s death, but had left behind a disturbing trail of online confessions detailing his crimes. 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/beneathsoil    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!  Rocket Money: Cancel unwanted subscriptions and manage your expenses the easy way by going to https://www.rocketmoney.com/invisible   June’s Journey: Discover June’s Journey, a hidden-object mystery game with a captivating detective story taking you back to the glamour of the 1920’s! Available on Apple IOS and Android.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We're all drawn to the same things for different reasons. Nineteen-year-old “Serge” craved the freedom and exploration that travel offered. In 2008, he jumped at the chance to join a friend on an illegal train-hopping adventure to Florida. From that moment on, he was hooked. But his carefree nomadic lifestyle soon led him to cross paths with a coarse train hopping veteran known only as,  "Dirty Mike." Serge and his adventurous friends quickly discovered that Dirty Mike was on a journey of his own—one fueled by much darker and disturbing motives… Special thanks to Serge Z. for taking the time to talk to us and share his story about his experiences traveling the country.  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/bellybeast    Support Our Sponsors:  Naväge: Go to navage.com/choir to order your Naväge with 30 Original SaltPods and get a FREE cleaning kit as a gift! Use promo code “CHOIR” at checkout.   Mint Mobile: Cut your wireless bill to just $15 per month by going to  mintmobile.com/choir!  Ro Body: Sign up today at Ro.Co/Invisible and you’ll pay just $99 for your first month!  Medication costs are separate. HelloFresh: For free breakfast for life go to HelloFresh.com/freechoir! One free breakfast item per box while subscription is active. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On June 21st, 2022, Michael Cole Rathel was eagerly awaiting his friend and co-worker 21-year-old Xichen Yang’s arrival to work at a pool cleaning company they were both employed at in Orlando, Florida. Xichen, a pool technician, never turned up and Michael became frustrated with his absence. Michael proceeded to call and give his tardy friend an earful, but noticed Xichen sounded distraught on the other end of the line. When asked if everything was okay, Xichen responded that his wife, 21-year-old Nhu Quynh Pham, burned his passport. He then told Michael that because of this, he became enraged and did “unspeakable things” to her... Written by Trevor Pason, Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. View full episode source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/listen/unspeakable     Support Our Sponsors:  Factor: Go to https://factormeals.com/choir50 and use code “choir50” to get 50% off your first box, plus 20% off your next box of delicious, ready-to-eat meals! BetterHelp: This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at https://betterhelp.com/invisiblechoir and get on your way to being your best self. Liquid IV: Turn your ordinary water into extraordinary hydration with Liquid I.V. and get 20% off when you go to https://www.liquid-iv.com/ and use code “invisible” at checkout!  Astepro: Go to Asteproallergy.com for a discount so you can Astepro and Go! today. Use as directed for relief of nasal congestion, runny nose, sneezing and itchy nose due to allergies. StoryWorth: Go to https://www.storyworth.com/invisible to save $10 on your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

45-year-old Woodbury Upper Elementary school teacher Aisha Fraser was brutally attacked by her ex-husband just before Thanksgiving in 2018. Her estranged ex-husband, former Ohio State Representative, Senator, and Cuyahoga County Common Court Pleas Judge Lance Mason, had been given one too many second chances on his stunning fall from grace. *Trigger Warning: This episode contains graphic depictions of domestic violence against women. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1−800−799−7233, and get help.   Visit Invisible Choir on the web:  Patreon - Invisible Choir Premium:  https://www.patreon.com/InvisibleChoir  Website:  https://www.invisiblechoir.com/  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/InvisibleChoirPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/invisiblechoir/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/InvisibleChoir   Written/Audio Sources:  911 Audio: Sister of ex-Cuyahoga County judge Lance Mason says he admitted to attacking ex-wife  Disgraced former Cuyahoga County Judge Lance Mason accused of fatally stabbing ex-wife  WATCH | Former Cuyahoga County Judge Lance Mason sentenced for murder of ex-wife Lance Mason beating incident 911 call Judge Lance Mason arrest   Lance Mason booked into Shaker Heights jail Former Judge Lance Mason accused of stabbing ex-wife to death Lance Mason hearing  Former Cuyahoga County judge Lance Mason to change plea  Lance Mason pleads not guilty to killing ex-wife Lance Mason support letters  Mayor Jackson reax to former judge`s Lance Mason`s arrest  Exclusive: Judge said Aisha Fraser was financially stressed, didn't oppose husband's release  Judge Lance Mason Sentencing 09/16/15  Cuyahoga County Judge Lance Mason sentenced for attempted felonious assault, domestic violence  Former Cuyahoga County judge Lance Mason showed homicidal tendencies, group says  Remembering the life of Aisha Fraser  Lance Mason, former Cuyahoga County judge, pleads guilty to murder of ex-wife Aisha Fraser  Live on Five: Judge Lance Mason New Legal Trouble   Ex -Judge Lance Mason Arrested For Stabbing Ex-Wife Aisha Fraser To Death in Shaker Heights, OH  Lance Mason Former Cuyahoga County Judge Lance Mason charged with assault for incident following ex-wife's death Before wife’s death, many had supported former judge (Springfield News-Sun, Print Edition - 11/30/2018)  Judge charged with felonious assault (Springfield News-Sun, Print Edition - 8/5/2014) Judge’s assault case can go forward (The Journal News, Hamilton Ohio - 3/18/2015) Cuyahoga Co. judge pleads guilty in assault on his wife (Lancaster Eagle-Gazette, Print Edition - 8/14/2015) Remembering the life of Aisha Fraser Medical examiner releases cause of death for Shaker Heights teacher Aisha Fraser Family member: Aisha Fraser was attacked and killed while dropping off her daughters Judge charged, accused of punching, choking, biting wife Police body camera shows judge arrest Cuyahoga judge facing felony seeks to remove prosecutor (The Akron Beacon Journal, Print Edition - 8/22/2014) Cleveland judge accused of beating wife had 2,500 rounds of ammunition, semi-automatic rifles, sword and smoke grenades in home Former Common Pleas Judge Lance Mason sentenced to 24 months for beating his wife ‘There’s blood everywhere’: 911 call released in former judge’s alleged killing of ex-wife Disgraced former judge Lance Mason has chance at parole after admitting to ex-wife’s murder   Music & Sound Effect Sources Opening Track: “Thieves” by Nu Alkemi$t Closing Track: “The Long Road Home” by Moments All music and sound effects used with express permission under unlimited blanket license authority from Epidemic Sound® and Soundstripe®.  Individual sources are available via request at info@invisiblechoir.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On September 2, 2015, 35 year old pediatric dentist Dr. Kendra Hatcher was tragically murdered in the parking garage of her luxury apartment building in Dallas, Texas. At first glance, police believed it to be a random act of violence or a robbery gone awry.  But Dr. Hatcher was scheduled to leave the very next day on a romantic vacation with her new boyfriend, Dr. Ricardo Paniagua.  As the truth slowly began to unravel, the details of a sinister plan fed by the greed, envy, and obsession of a former scorned lover were eventually revealed.  Written by Stephanie Moore (Executive Producer: Michael Ojibway) Visit Invisible Choir on the web:  Patreon - Invisible Choir Premium:  https://www.patreon.com/InvisibleChoir  Website:  https://www.invisiblechoir.com/  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/InvisibleChoirPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/invisiblechoir/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/InvisibleChoir   Written/Audio Sources:  TX Judgement of Conviction Scribd Indictment - Proprietary (not public)  Brenda Delgado Trial Opening Statements  Brenda Delgado Trial Day 1  Brenda Delgado Trial Day 2  Brenda Delgado Day Crystal Cortes Part 1  Brenda Delgado Crystal Cortes Part 2  Brenda Delgado Day 3 Det. Barnes Interrogation  Brenda Delgado Day 3, Det. Barnes interrogation Part 2  Brenda Delgado Trial closing Statements  Brenda Delgado Trial Verdict and Victim Impact    Music & Sound Effect Sources Opening Track: “Conmigo” by Cushy & Ballpoint (Instrumental Version) Closing Track: “I Already Knew” by Miles Avida All music and sound effects used with express permission under unlimited blanket license authority from Epidemic Sound ®.  Individual sources are available via request at info@invisiblechoir.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

46-year-old Houston native George Floyd’s tragic death at the hands of four Minneapolis police officers galvanized a worldwide movement to end police brutality against Black men and communities of color. His frantic last moments were captured by a passing 17-year-old high school student, and were subsequently broadcast around the entire world. Former MPD Officer Derek Chauvin delicately balanced his knee upon George Floyd’s neck for 8 minutes and 46 horrifying seconds, until his heart stopped beating. Floyd’s murder has confronted every American with a vitally important and timely question: Do Black lives really matter?     Visit Invisible Choir on the web:  Patreon - Invisible Choir Premium:  https://www.patreon.com/InvisibleChoir  Website:  https://www.invisiblechoir.com/  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/InvisibleChoirPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/invisiblechoir/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/InvisibleChoir   Written/Audio Sources:  A timeline of events leading to George Floyd's death as outlined in charging documents George Floyd Protests: A Timeline How George Floyd Was Killed in Police Custody | Visual Investigations Watch in full: George Floyd memorial held in Minneapolis for family and friends Mpls. Mayor Jacob Frey Defends Decision To Abandon MPD 3rd Precinct Protesters Breach Minneapolis Police's 3rd Precinct, Set Fires Inside Owner Of Store Where Police First Made Contact With George Floyd Is Speaking Out RAW VIDEO: Police Fire Flash Grenades At George Floyd Protesters Darnella Frazier Facebook (Full Witness Video)  George Floyd was killed on May 25th George Floyd shares an inspirational message #GeorgeFLoyd MN Trial Court Public Access (MPA) - Criminal/Traffic/Petty Witness who was in George Floyd's car says his friend did not resist arrest Inside the Store That Called Police on George Floyd Cup Foods co-owner explains why police were called on George Floyd. Four Minneapolis Officers Fired After ‘Tragic’ Death of George Floyd: Police Chief Minneapolis Banned Warrior-Style Police Training. Its Police Union Kept Offering It Anyway. Minneapolis police rendered 44 people unconscious with neck restraints in five years Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey Talks Early Days 18 complaints in 19 years, and a murder charge: What we know about ex-Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin State of MN vs Tou Thao Who is Tou Thao, the Hmong American charged in George Floyd’s death? 2 of the police officers charged over George Floyd's deadly arrest had been less than 4 days into the job, their lawyers say 'Make it stop': George Floyd's brother calls on Congress to act over police violence Medical Examiner's Autopsy Reveals George Floyd Had Positive Test For Coronavirus   Music & Sound Effect Sources Opening Track: “Solitary Summer” by Dylann Sitts Closing Track: “Let Us Overcome” by Tayler Watts All music and sound effects used with express permission under unlimited blanket license authority from Epidemic Sound ®.  Individual sources are available via request at info@invisiblechoir.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

29-year-old Kelsey Berreth fell in love with a Colorado Rancher through an online Christian dating site. After giving up on her dreams in Washington and moving to rural Teller County, CO to be nearer Patrick Frazee, the two quickly became parents after an unplanned pregnancy. But no matter how much Kelsey longed for love and a future with Patrick - he had other women and refused to commit. On Thanksgiving Day of 2018, Kelsey mysteriously vanished after a trip to a local grocery store… but the story was infinitely more complex than police were prepared for, until the Teller County District Attorney made a proverbial deal with the devil that blew the case wide open.   Written by:  Stephanie Moore (Executive Producer:  Michael Ojibway) Visit Invisible Choir on the web:  Patreon - Invisible Choir Premium:  https://www.patreon.com/InvisibleChoir  Website:  https://www.invisiblechoir.com/  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/InvisibleChoirPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/invisiblechoir/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/InvisibleChoir   Written/Audio Sources:  Raw: Witness Krystal Lee Kenny explains clean up after Kelsey Berreth’s Murder RAW: Krystal Lee shows investigators where she said Frazee burned Berreth’s body El Paso/Teller County DA Speaks following guilty verdict in Patrick Frazee Murder trial Extended Interview: The investigators who helped crack the Kelsey Berreth Murder case DA Discusses Patrick Frazee Preliminary Hearing Kelsey Berreth murder case: Updates from Patrick Frazee’s trial in Colorado Timeline for the disappearance of Kelsey Berreth Fiancé accused of killing Kelsey Berreth finally gets to see his arrest warrant affidavit Kelsey Berreth murder case: Patrick Frazee guilty of murder in Colorado Kelsey Berreth Murder Case: Application and Affidavit for Arrest Warrant Application and Affidavit for Arrest Warrant Application and Affidavit for Arrest Warrant 2 Search Warrant Defendant's Motion to Dismiss Complaint New court documents released in Patrick Frazee case PATRICK FRAZEE FOUND GUILTY OF KILLING MISSING FIANCEE KELSEY BERRETH 19-01 Search Warrant Kelsey Berreth murder case: Patrick Frazee’s mistress sentenced to 3 years in prison in connection to killing Placement Consideration of Krystal Kenney for Community Corrections Krystal Lee recounts Kelsey Berreth's alleged last words and her complicated relationship with the murder suspect   Music & Sound Effect Sources Opening Track: “One Night (Good Life) (Instrumental Version)” by BLAEKER   Closing Track: “Ride With Me” by Chaxti All music and sound effects used with express permission under unlimited blanket license authority from Epidemic Sound ®.  Individual sources are available via request at info@invisiblechoir.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

67-year old retired Santa Fe Librarian Elvira Segura’s car is found abandoned in a pecan orchard 300 miles South of her home in Las Cruces, NM. After a police welfare check turns up her badly decomposed body, the hunt is on for her now missing live-in handyman, Robert Mondrian-Powell. In what initially seemed an open and shut case, complications quickly arose in one of New Mexico’s most bizarre and controversial murder cases.  Visit Invisible Choir on the web:  Patreon - Invisible Choir Premium:  https://www.patreon.com/InvisibleChoir  Website:  https://www.invisiblechoir.com/  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/InvisibleChoirPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/invisiblechoir/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/InvisibleChoir   Written/Audio Sources:  New Mexico State Police Public Data Request Lawyers didn’t know accused killer died while case on appeal Judge upholds dismissal in Mondrian-Powell case, details prosecution missteps Judge drops murder case, citing speedy trial violation One More Try - Prosecutor asks judge to rethink murder-case dismissal State wants second chance in Nambé murder case judge tossed Video: Robert Mondrian-Powell’s full confession in a 2016 Nambe murder Confession of a dead man Criminal Complaint Turnover not an excuse in murder case Judge upholds dismissal of murder charge in librarian’s death Man accused in Nambe woman’s murder asks for preliminary hearing Key witness in 2016 murder case may not testify   Music & Sound Effect Sources Opening Track: “Cataclysm” by Dream Cave Closing Track: “South is That Way” by Lofive   All music and sound effects used with express permission under unlimited blanket license authority from Epidemic Sound ®.  Individual sources are available via request at info@invisiblechoir.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wayne Williams was convicted of the murders of two young adults in 1982, supposedly bringing an end to the reign of terror of the “Atlanta Monster.” But the cases of at least 27 other missing or murdered African American children were abruptly closed in the aftermath of his conviction, leaving the surviving families with little peace, and no semblance of closure. We spoke with three of the Directors of HBO’s new series, “Atlanta’s Missing and Murdered: The Lost Children” - about their experience creating the new groundbreaking series, and what new light they hope to shed on the now 40-year-old cases. Their investigation uncovered shocking details of evidence tampering, perjury, and widespread cover-up at the highest levels of government and law enforcement.  Special thanks to award-winning Directors Sam Pollard, Maro Chermayeff, and Joshua Bennett for participating in this episode.  Visit Invisible Choir on the web:  Patreon - Invisible Choir Premium:  https://www.patreon.com/InvisibleChoir  Website:  https://www.invisiblechoir.com/  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/InvisibleChoirPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/invisiblechoir/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/InvisibleChoir   Written/Audio Sources:  Wayne Williams 1980s Footage Did Wayne Williams kill anyone? Fiber evidence leads to arrest Atlanta’s Missing and Murdered Children HBO - Timeline of Events Convicted killer Wayne Williams discusses the Atlanta children murders Atlanta Missing and Murdered Children Press Conference A powerful explosion blew out part of a daycare... Atlanta’s Missing and Murdered Atlanta's Missing and Murdered: The Lost Children (HBO Series Page) From 1981: Wayne Williams is charged in Nathaniel Cater’s slaying This Day in Georgia History - May 22, 1981 5 things to know about the Atlanta Child Murders SAM POLLARD Who is Wayne Williams And What Is His Connection To The Atlanta Child Murders? A powerful explosion blew out part of a daycare… Maro Chermayeff Josh Bennett   Music & Sound Effect Sources Opening Track: “No Sleep for Old Bones” by These Old Bones Closing Track: “The Vanished” by John Barzetti All music and sound effects used with express permission under unlimited blanket license authority from Epidemic Sound ®.  Individual sources are available via request at info@invisiblechoir.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

48-year old Dana Wilkes mysteriously vanished from Chattanooga, Tennessee the evening of Friday, November 9th - 2012.  A concerned family friend who was the last person to see her alive, turned out to have a dark past, and was hiding an even darker secret. A secret that police wouldn’t piece together until Dana’s badly mutilated body turned up two weeks later, in a spot eerily reminiscent of an unsolved 2002 homicide.  Visit Invisible Choir on the web:  Patreon - Invisible Choir Premium:  https://www.patreon.com/InvisibleChoir  Website:  https://www.invisiblechoir.com/  Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/InvisibleChoirPodcast/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/invisiblechoir/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/InvisibleChoir   Written/Audio Sources:  Autopsy Shows Dana Wilkes' Head Still Missing Tony Bigoms re trial Witness saw Bigoms meet up with Dana Wilkes before murder Bigoms Sentenced for Abuse of a Corpse Gruesome Testimony in Bigoms Murder Trial Prosecutors lay out timeline in Day 2 of Tony Bigoms' retrial UPDATE: Tony Bigoms found guilty of murder in retrial sentenced to life in prison STATE v. BIGOMS Jailhouse Interview, Man Mourns His Wife Body ID Missing woman's husband believes she's dead Police, Family Mum About Body Found Off Youngstown Road Tony Bigoms trial Family of missing woman: "She can't go this long without her insulin" Missing Chattanooga Woman Bigoms Found Guilty Found Guilty of Murder Tony Bigoms Retrial Convicted Chattanooga Murderer Back In Court Biggoms sentenced Autopsy today for partial human remains found near Youngstown Rd. Chattanooga: Family awaits identification on body found Sunday Partial remains of body found in Chattanooga awaits ID Husband of missing woman speaks out from a jail cell Man thinks missing wife is dead, friend may be responsible (with video) Bigoms Gets 8-Year Sentence In Attempted Rape Dana Wilkes expressed fear towards Bigoms days before murder Tony Bigoms guilty of first-degree murder, corpse abuse in 2012 killing of Dana Wilkes UPDATE: New trial date for Tony Bigoms STATE OF TENNESSEE V. TONY EDWARD BIGOMS   Music & Sound Effect Sources Opening Track: “Come Together” by Ooyy Closing Track: “7 Magnets” by Luwaks All music and sound effects used with express permission under unlimited blanket license authority from Epidemic Sound ®.  Individual sources are available via request at info@invisiblechoir.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices