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

Ep 1:  Felony Friday - Guilty Until Proven Innocent A family grows concerned when an 18-year old man misses a family Christmas gathering near Desert Springs, Arizona in 2006. After an early morning police welfare check reveals a bloodied body in his apartment, he becomes the prime suspect in his girlfriend’s tragic murder. But as the investigation unfolds - we learn just how tragically an outcome is possible when police presume the prime suspect is guilty, until proven innocent   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:  Ryan Waller Interrogation Murderer behind Heather’s Law found guilty Appeals court rules wife can be forced to testify against husband Ryan Waller Interrogated With Bullets In His Brain STATE v. CARVER Arizona Prison (DOC) Arrest Records for Inmate CARVER L RICHIE State v. Carver, 258 P.3d 256 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2011) Arizona Prison (DOC) Arrest Records for Inmate CARVER L LARRY Heather Marie Quan Ryan Thomas Waller   Ep 2:  Felony Friday - Unmotherly Love A 6-year old boy is viciously attacked by his mother on a warm October afternoon in Henderson, NV. He phones 911, crying out, “help 911! My mother is trying to kill me!” Upon arriving, police are forced to intervene with lethal force - leaving a community stunned in the aftermath of a truly horrendous and unexplained crime.   Written/Audio Sources:  HPD 10.21.19 4th OIS Body Worn Camera Disturbing body camera video released of officer-involved shooting in Henderson Chilling 911 Call Shows Nevada Boy Stabbed 25 Times Tearfully Pleaded With Mom: ‘Please Don’t Hurt Me’ Henderson police video shows woman who stabbed son, was fatally shot Claudia Nadia Rodriguez, age 37 Coroner ID's Henderson mom shot by police after she allegedly stabbed son Henderson Police Department identifies officers involved in fatal shooting UPDATE: Woman who stabbed her 7-year old son and was shot and killed by Henderson Police has been identified Henderson Police Shoot, Kill Mother Who Was Stabbing 7-Year-Old Boy Henderson mom shot dead by police had history of domestic violence The Equestrian on Eastern Henderson mother stabs her young son, dies after confrontation with officers Music & Sound Effect Sources 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

23-year old Kaylee Sawyer mysteriously disappeared late one Saturday evening in Bend, Oregon in 2016 after attending a bachelorette party with friends. The trail quickly goes cold, until a Central Oregon Community College Security Officer embarks on a 72 hour, two state crime spree. What he claimed was all a tragic accident - quickly proves one of Oregon’s most gruesome murders. One that would change the legislative landscape of the state... forever.     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:  Edwin Lara Interrogation Isabel Ponce-Lara turns her husband in for killing Kaylee Sawyer Edwin Lara confesses to the murder of Kaylee Sawyer Edwin Lara's Facebook live during crime spree 911 call made after Edwin Lara shot a man at a California motel Edwin Lara in court Edwin Lara admits killing Kaylee Sawyer Urge to Kill Episode 4: The Chase KAYLEE REMEMBER Teen returns home after kidnapping by Bend murder suspect Kaylee Sawyer's boyfriend calls 911 to report her missing Bend DA summarizes Kaylee Sawyer murder case Stepmother explains need for 'Kaylee's Law' HER MURDER LED TO A CHANGE IN STATE LAW. CAN A PODCAST HELP SPUR NATIONAL ACTION? Kaylee Sawyer's body found in canyon west of Redmond Urge To Kill Episode 6: 18700 Ángel Maturino Reséndiz Federal judge issues 2nd life sentence for Edwin Lara, a campus security officer turned killer, armed kidnapper Timeline: Kaylee Sawyer’s death, suspect’s arrest Kaylee's Law Passes Unanimously  Hearings provide new details in killing of Oregon woman Forensic Expert Describes Bloody Crime Scene Edwin Lara gets life in prison for murder of Kaylee Sawyer Court docs: Suspect in Bend womans killing hit her with car, disposed of body Man facing murder charge in Oregon woman's death Edwin Lara sentenced to life without parole for 2016 murder of Bend woman Family: Salem woman was abducted by suspect in Bend murder Oregon governor signs Kaylee’s law, spurred by Bend murder by campus security officer   Music & Sound Effect Sources Opening Track: “Backweight” by Jay Varton Closing Track: “Humdrum Days” by Franz Gordon 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

A suicide is frantically called into 911 from a rural trailer in Flintstone, Georgia in October of 2016. 27-year old Donald “DJ” Fickey, Jr. is dead, the result of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. But as DJ’s immediate family begins piecing together the last moments of his life - they quickly realize his death was no suicide. A Private Investigator soon joins their quest for justice, and his investigation quickly reveals a tangled web of systemic negligence, bias, and a coordinated cover up among the primary witnesses. The key to cracking the case wide open remains untested and locked away in a police evidence room to this day.  A special thank you to DJ's older sister Amanda Shirley and Private Investigator Eric Echols (TFP Company, LLC) for their participation and contributions to this episode.    Investigation Expense Fundraising Accounts (Paypal):  https://www.paypal.com/pools/c/8g3BiJ9fcM  (GoFundMe):  https://www.gofundme.com/f/wwqw3-justice-for-dj     Justice for DJ Links:  Change.Org Petition Demanding GBI Reopen DJ’s Death Investigation www.justicefordj.com  Justice for DJ Facebook Group Justice for DJ Twitter Account 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:  All sources were documents/media provided by Amanda Shirley and Private Investigator Eric Echols - obtained directly from Walker County Sheriff’s Department and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation. All materials were used with express permission from DJ’s family.    Music & Sound Effect Sources 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

Anchorage, AK ranks #1 when it comes to areas with the highest rate of Indigenous women who go missing each calendar year in the U.S. Unfortunately 2019 proved to be no different - when Anchorage Police received an SD card from a homeless woman who claimed she found it on the side of the road. When authorities viewed the contents of the card labeled, "Homicide at Midtown Marriott,” they were met with exactly that. Early into an investigation filled with twists and bizarre turns, law enforcement recognized the killer’s accent, heard on the homemade snuff film…but after sitting down with 48-year-old South African native Brian Steven Smith, they quickly realized that they might just have a serial killer on their hands… Written by Michael Dunphy Jr., Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. View full episode source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/listen/livedie   Support Our Sponsors:  Honeylove: Get 20% OFF @honeylove by going to https://www.honeylove.com/choir! #honeylovepod  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. Rocket Money: Cancel unwanted subscriptions and manage your expenses the easy way by going to https://www.rocketmoney.com/invisible   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!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Invisible Choir Host Michael Ojibway shares a few important announcements and highlights big changes coming for the show in 2020. We also explore 2 cases from the Invisible Choir Premium library at patreon.com/invisiblechoir.    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 All Written, Audio, and Sound Effect sources are available at www.invisiblechoir.com.    ©2019 Reach Freaks, LLC. All Rights Reserved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jacob Henderson phones 911 to request assistance in dealing with his wife Sarah’s increasingly bizarre behavior in rural Mabank, TX. Police arrive 15 minutes later only to find the couple calm - implying that everything is now fine.  They leave… until Jacob Henderson calls 911 again three hours later, this time - to report of one Eastern Texas’ most tragic family massacres.        Visit Invisible Choir on the web:  Patreon:  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 Promo:  Targeted Podcast - True Crime Domestic Violence    All Written, Audio, and Sound Effect sources are available at www.invisiblechoir.com.    ©2019 Reach Freaks, LLC. All Rights Reserved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A 15-year old boy stumbled home covered in blood on March 31st, 2015 in Niles, Ohio. His mother calls 911 to report a crime - he claims he has been randomly assaulted by 3 men. The ambulance takes him to the hospital where doctors are unable to find any injuries explaining his blood soaked clothing. Minutes later, his 94-year old neighbor turns up dead.     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 All Written, Audio, and Sound Effect sources are available at www.invisiblechoir.com.    ©2019 Reach Freaks, LLC. All Rights Reserved.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A 27-year old mother of three live-streams her final moments alive on Facebook in April, 2018. What started as an argument on social media between former lovers, eventually resulted in murder - and an 80 minute shootout with police in Shreveport, LA.    Visit Invisible Choir on the web:  Patreon:  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 Promo: https://morbidology.com/ All Written, Audio, and Sound Effect sources are available at www.invisiblechoir.com.    ©2019 Reach Freaks, LLC. All Rights Reserved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

An 8 months pregnant 22-year old woman mysteriously vanishes after agreeing to help an upstairs neighbor with a sewing project in Fargo, ND. Police are invited to search the neighbor’s apartment on three separate occasions, but each time, the searches turn up nothing. This is the Savanna LaFontaine-Greywind story - the inspiration behind Invisible Choir.    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 Promo:  https://www.truecrimehorrorstory.com/   All Written, Audio, and Sound Effect sources are available at www.invisiblechoir.com.    ©2019 Reach Freaks, LLC. All Rights Reserved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Domestic violence leaves a dark stain on the childhood of those who bear witness to its cruel and indiscriminate destruction. A New Jersey mother had nearly escaped her abusive past, and was celebrating Christmas with her two young children when all hell broke loose in December of 2016. Were it not for one 12-year old boy’s relentless commitment to his family’s safety - a murderer may well have walked free.    National Domestic Violence Hotline:  1−800−799−7233 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   Promo: https://mindsofmadnesspodcast.com/   All Written, Audio, and Sound Effect sources are available at www.invisiblechoir.com.    ©2019 Reach Freaks, LLC. All Rights Reserved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Dallas Police Officer shoots and kills an intruder in her apartment after returning home from a 14-hour shift. In the moments immediately following the interaction - the officer realizes she made a terrible mistake. She accidentally entered the home of a 29-year old Accountant on the floor directly above her apartment, and killed him in cold blood.  But things are not quite what they seem, and it appears there may be a deeper vein of prejudice running through the Dallas Police Department than anyone was previously aware.    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 Promo:  https://www.murderintherain.com/  All Written, Audio, and Sound Effect sources are available at www.invisiblechoir.com.    ©2019 Reach Freaks, LLC. All Rights Reserved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The nearly unidentifiable remains of an 18-year old woman are found burning behind a middle school in Mayfield, KY in 2000. The lead investigator fumbles the crime scene, ignoring vital clues and eventually focusing exclusively on one primary suspect. A judge ultimately dismissed the case, condemning the police work as problematic from the start. Justice seemed out of reach - until an amateur detective set up a Myspace tribute page and hit the streets herself to track down the real suspect.    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 All Written, Audio, and Sound Effect sources are available at www.invisiblechoir.com.    ©2019 Reach Freaks, LLC. All Rights Reserved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What would you do for love? Some would lie. Others would fight. Few would steal $200,000 and kill a family of three… but one man did.  And he did it all for an internet webcam model that he had never met in real life. A stunning case of internet pornography addiction turns deadly when one man’s lustful desires evolved into misguided delusions of love.    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 All Written, Audio, and Sound Effect sources are available at www.invisiblechoir.com.    ©2019 Reach Freaks, LLC. All Rights Reserved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A young couple in Clarksville, Indiana enjoys the newfound freedom and privacy of their first apartment together.  In an unfamiliar area with new neighbors, they had taken to locking their front door as most do - though it was ultimately the man 17-year old Tara Willenborg let into their apartment out of kindness, that would ultimately lead to her tragic murder.    Visit Invisible Choir on the web:  Episode Promo:  Crimelines True Crime Podcast  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 All Written, Audio, and Sound Effect sources are available at www.invisiblechoir.com.    ©2019 Reach Freaks, LLC. All Rights Reserved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

During the early morning hours of October 18th, 2015, in Palm Beach Gardens, FL, Corey Jones’ SUV broke down, so he pulled over on an offramp. Multiple people came to Corey’s aid, but the process for getting a tow ended up taking hours. While Corey waited, another man was also on the street that morning. When Officer Nouman Raja noticed Corey’s stalled Hyundai Santa Fe, he headed in the direction to investigate further. What happened next involved two strangers, rapidly escalating tensions, and six shots fired over an agonizing 13 seconds. Ultimately there were two renditions of how a chance encounter caused one man to die; however, only one of them was true… Written by Nellie Poe., Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. View full episode source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/listen/13seconds  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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A father reports his adopted daughter missing in the early morning hours of October 7th, 2017 in Richardson, Texas. But the story doesn’t add up. And before long, local police and the FBI suspect there is more to Sherin Susan Mathews’ disappearance than her father is letting on.  If not for a diligent spider spinning a web in front of a motion activated security camera, she might well have disappeared forever.     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 All Written, Audio, and Sound Effect sources are available at www.invisiblechoir.com.    ©2019 Reach Freaks, LLC. All Rights Reserved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In what some have called the worst case of child abuse in Los Angeles County history, 8-year-old Gabriel Fernandez suffered prolonged torture at the very hands of those entrusted to protect him.  Early reports alleged his death was accidental. But the investigation would quickly reveal a much darker, more evil series of events that would ultimately shake the cracked foundation of the L.A. County Department of Children and Family Services to its core.  A BB gun, a belt, and a small cupboard were just the beginning of Gabriel’s proverbial house of horrors.     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 All Written, Audio, and Sound Effect sources are available at www.invisiblechoir.com.    ©2019 Reach Freaks, LLC. All Rights Reserved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

February 4th, 2010 left one family’s lives forever mysteriously frozen in time inside of their Fallbrook, CA home. The television was left on, two bowls of popcorn remained on the couch, and the dogs were still out back barking. Joseph, Summer, Joseph Jr., and Gianni McStay had seemingly vanished into thin air. Four days later their vehicle was found abandoned near the U.S./Mexico border - but the case went cold for nearly four years until their bodies were discovered buried in a shallow grave in the harsh Mojave desertscape near Victorville, CA. Police were ultimately left wondering if Joseph McStay's partner in business eventually turned into a partner in crime.    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 All Written, Audio, and Sound Effect sources are available at www.invisiblechoir.com.    ©2019 Reach Freaks, LLC. All Rights Reserved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(Part 2/2) As the NAACP and federal investigators are brought in to further investigate the mysterious death of 17-year old Valdosta high school student Kendrick Johnson, additional details are revealed.  A potential witness goes into hiding. Evidence of a possible widespread coverup starting at the top. A devastated family and community continue searching for answers, exhuming his body twice. Was his death a tragic accident… or a brutal murder?   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 All Written, Audio, and Sound Effect sources are available at www.invisiblechoir.com.    ©2019 Reach Freaks, LLC. All Rights Reserved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(Part 1 of 2) A 17-year old high school athlete mysteriously goes missing in the middle of a school day in January of 2013.  Less than 24 hours later, fellow students find his bloated decomposing body protruding from a rolled up wrestling mat in the old gymnasium.  All signs point toward foul play, but investigators quickly rule his death accidental. Was there a deeper conspiracy among school officials and the FBI to cover up Kendrick Johnson’s death?  We’ll let you decide.   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 All Written, Audio, and Sound Effect sources are available at www.invisiblechoir.com.    ©2019 Reach Freaks, LLC. All Rights Reserved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After experiencing a painful childhood, Timothy Jones, Jr. had always dreamed of creating the perfect family. But sometimes dreams become nightmares. This once loving husband and father of five felt his family slipping away under his oppressively literal interpretation of scripture. Where some men choose love, he chose control. Where some exhibit patience - he devolved into pure unadulterated rage. Where some choose life, he inflicted death – upon those, his most vulnerable godly seeds.   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 All Written, Audio, and Sound Effect sources are available at www.invisiblechoir.com.    ©2019 Reach Freaks, LLC. All Rights Reserved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A 22 year old Canadian man seemingly had it all.  Loving adoptive parents, a safe place to call home, and a family that cared deeply for him.  As he stood wielding a hand-carved wooden sword behind his mother in the kitchen in November of 2016, Cameron Rogers considered everything that was so lovingly provided for him.  Everything that is, except the freedom to choose how to live his own life.        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 All Written, Audio, and Sound Effect sources are available at www.invisiblechoir.com.    ©2019 Reach Freaks, LLC. All Rights Reserved. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Invisible Choir is a true-crime podcast that explores the most egregious and heinous murders through primary source audio and investigative storytelling.  Subscribe today on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

17-year-old Valerie Leona Tindall was a hardworking teen who lived with her siblings and parents Jack and Shena in the rural community of Arlington, Indiana. While attending Rushville Consolidated High, Valerie worked various jobs after school and on the weekends. After tiring from gigs such as McDonald’s and Domino’s, she was eventually offered part-time work from a neighbor and owner of a local landscaping company, 59-year-old Patrick Allen Scott. On June 7th, 2023, Valerie was headed into work and left the family home before noon that day. But when night fell over Arlington that evening and Valerie still hadn’t made it back- her parents immediately suspected that her boss may have had something to do with her disappearance…  Written by Michael Dunphy Jr., Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. Special thanks to Shena Sandefur & Jack Tindall. View the full episode source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/listen/landscaper  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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

35-year-old Ellie Mizon Tran was an immigrant from Vietnam who came to America in search of a new life and better opportunities. While establishing herself in the states, working two jobs at different nail salons in Virginia Beach, Ellie had endured one failed marriage. However, her second husband would turn out to be far worse than the first. On Valentine’s Day of 2017, the surveillance cameras Ellie Tran had just installed for the sole purpose of protecting herself against 29-year-old Joseph Merlino, captured video of a man running up from behind her in her driveway, while holding a syringe… Written by Michael Dunphy Jr., Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. Special thanks to Sheriff Rocky Holcomb and Kathy Hieatt of the Virginia Beach Sheriff’s Office.  View the full episode source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/listen/liquiddeath 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

16-year-old Brianna Ghey was a transgender teen from Birchwood, Cheshire - located about 15 miles west of Manchester, England. Online, she portrayed herself as a confident and fierce role model for LGBTQ+ teenagers everywhere. But despite having thousands of followers on TikTok, offline, Brianna privately struggled with anxiety and depression. In February of 2023, she thought a new friend had come into her life when a 15-year-old named Scarlett Jenkinson transferred from a neighboring school…However, something that neither Brianna nor the faculty at Birchwood High knew was that Scarlett had a dark past, as well as a growing desire to kill… and Brianna Ghey would soon become her first victim… Written by Michael Dunphy Jr., Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. View full episode source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/listen/boyygirlx  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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

27-year-old Karina Castro was a single mother of two living in San Carlos, CA. She was in the process of looking for a new apartment following an ugly breakup with her estranged boyfriend, 33-year old rapper, Jose “Rafa” Solano Landaeta. According to Karina’s family, she was excited to get away from Jose and start a new life with her girls. However, just before noon on September 8th, 2022, Karina was stripped of any opportunities the future might bring, when onlookers witnessed a 300+ lb. man approach her outside of her home, wielding a massive samurai sword… Written by Michael Dunphy Jr., Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. Special Thanks to Mya, Tanner, & Audra. View full episode source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/listen/specialcircumstances 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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On May 23rd, 2014, social butterfly Nichole “Nikki” Burgess stopped replying to calls and texts. It was so unlike her, that her friends and boyfriend immediately grew concerned and reported her missing. When police searched her home, they found signs of a struggle – but no indication of what had actually happened to the aspiring Instagram model. And while they found abundant circumstantial evidence pointing at a possible homicide culprit, investigators’ greatest challenge may have been proving that Nikki was even dead…  Written by Angela Jorgensen, Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. View the full episode source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/listen/nobody  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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fairfield, Iowa is home to just over 9,000 residents. It’s a place that feels more like a small town than a city. There’s a sense of community here, which was a main draw for Nohema Graber and her husband Paul when they decided to move to the Midwest and start a family. Nohema was born and raised in Mexico, and after settling down in Fairfield, she decided to make a career change in her fifties- eventually taking a position teaching Spanish at Fairfield High School. In 2020, Mrs. Graber was introduced to Willard Noble Chaiden Miller- a freshman student who’d just transferred from a local private school. But when Mrs. Graber was reported missing after failing to show up to work on November 3, 2021- investigators quickly learned that Willard Miller had a long lasting grudge toward his Spanish teacher, after Mrs. Graber gave him a bad grade… Written by Michael Dunphy Jr., Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. Special thanks to Diane Bekel. View full episode source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/listen/theprep  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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

68-year-old Akron, OH antiques dealer Mary Kay “Katie” Wohlfarth mysteriously vanished while preparing for an upcoming auction with her friend and business partner on June 17th, 2019. As her family and business partner begin piecing together her last known movements, they are left with only a single vague clue. A cryptic voicemail about a handyman…  Written and Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. View full episode source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/listen/securestorage  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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On December 7th, 2016, 22-year-old Jessica Seger had plans to visit her sister, 25-year-old Amanda Suarez, at her home in Okeechobee, Florida. When Jessica arrived at the home, she noticed something strange: the door was open. And what lay inside proved to be horrific, as her sister's body was set on the floor, posed and covered in blood. Along with the body was Amanda’s hysterical 2-year-old child. Jessica grabbed her nephew and ran up the block to call the police. In the ensuing investigation and interviews with family and friends, investigators compiled a small list of potential suspects. But it was only after the discovery of a single piece of evidence left behind by Amanda herself, that detectives were able to narrow it down to one prime suspect. What followed was a tale of extreme depravity of the worst kind…   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/fog    Support Our Sponsors:  HungryRoot: Go to https://www.hungryroot.com/choir to get 40% off your first delivery and free veggies!  WildGrain: Go to https://wildgrain.com/choir or use code “CHOIR” at checkout to get $30 off the first box, PLUS free Croissants in every box!   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!  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 48-year-old Floyd East Jr., a Texas Tech University police officer, responded to a disturbance call at the Talkington Residence Hall on October 9th, 2017- he couldn’t immediately locate the suspect. But while conducting a search, authorities did find a small pharmacy of illegal controlled substances inside of a dorm room. When 19-year-old college sophomore Hollis Daniels arrived back at his quad-style suite hours later, police conveniently met him at the door. He was patted down and carefully searched, however, by some bizarre circumstance, officers missed the one thing that would have prevented a campus tragedy just hours later…  Written by Michael Dunphy Jr., Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. View full episode source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/listen/pills  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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Melissa Howard was found dead in her Crestview, FL home on January 6th, 2006, the case left investigators stumped. There was no shortage of possible suspects with motive to kill her. But there was a near total lack of physical evidence. Melissa would wait over a decade for justice, as her case proved impossible to solve until investigators used technology that wouldn’t be developed until long after her murder. Written by Angela Jorgensen, Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. View full episode source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/listen/coldjustice  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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Anna Moriah “Mo” Wilson was a 25-year-old prodigy who’d taken the professional gravel cycling world by storm. In a span of just two years, Mo was projected to be one of the sport’s top riders in the world. However, just as the universe was preparing to give Mo her flowers, her loved ones were forced to prepare her funeral arrangements, after the rising star had inadvertently found herself wrapped up in a love triangle from hell… Written by Michael Dunphy Jr., Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. View full episode source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/listen/unconflict   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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Wednesday, April 20th, 2022, 67-year-old Stephen Reid was supposed to play in his weekly tennis match in Concord, New Hampshire but never showed up. When he and his wife, 66-year-old Djeswende Reid, stopped answering calls and texts, their family became worried. No one had heard from the couple in two days. After a massive manhunt through the nearby hiking trails by their home, a gruesome discovery was soon made, but not before police ran into a suspicious man living in the woods. A man they would eventually deem the “Mountain Dew Man.”  Written by Michael Dunphy Jr., Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. View full episode source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/listen/mlooptrail  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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Martell DeRouen was found dead in his apartment on January 26th, 2021, it didn’t take long for police to identify their principal suspect. But when they questioned her about his death, her story kept changing. Was Martell brutally murdered after a domestic dispute, or was he the unintended victim of a horrible accident? It would all come down to which of her stories was actually the truth…  Written by Angela Jorgensen, Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. View full episode source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/listen/sashafierce  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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the mid-to-late 2010’s an individual operating under the pseudonym “master” allegedly began uploading several disturbing original photographs to various online gore forums on 4-Chan and Death Addict depicting the mutilation of deceased pre-term fetuses and infants. This user also shared several photographs depicting the horrific taunting and physical abuse of several medically compromised and vulnerable children in a contemporary U.S. hospital setting. The original content was so disturbing - that users quickly dubbed the original poster as Dr. Gloves - a reflection of his unusual choice of attire. A hazmat coverall splash suit, elbow length surgical gloves, and a black leather BDSM bondage mask… Can you help solve a nearly decade long mystery?    WARNING: This episode deals with extremely detailed depictions of violence, abuse, and exploitation of children, and includes optional access to an active online investigative website which includes heavily redacted photographs of these criminal offenses. Extreme listener and viewer discretion is advised.     Written and Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway.    Visit www.WhoIsDrGloves.com to view the redacted image series, or to submit a tip. If you have information central to this investigation and believe criminal activity is currently taking place, or that children or other victims may be at immediate risk of further abuse or exploitation - please contact the San Bernardino Sheriff’s Police directly at 909-383-5311, and ask for Detective Madrigal (Reference Case SBPD 2022-131974).   Music & Sound Effect Sources Opening Track: “Qubit” by Ethan Sloan Closing Track: “And Then” by Jon Bjork   Music & Sound Effect Sources 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  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On October 1st, 2019, police responded to a wellness check request in a New Hampshire home, only to find a baffling scene. One man was dead, while another laid on the floor beside him, conscious but not responsive. No one could say what had happened or why – and unpredictable consequences rippled outward, culminating in a tragic outburst of violence during a wedding. Written by Angela Jorgensen, Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. View full episode source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/listen/hyperrel  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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

No one ever said that marriage was easy. Long-lasting relationships take work. Even then, sometimes they simply don’t work out. In fact, nearly half of first time marriages end in divorce. And when things like 60/40 child custody splits and hidden assets enter the picture, things can get ugly. When 41-year-old Rebecca Bliefnick was found murdered in her Quincy, IL home in February of 2023, authorities naturally looked toward the estranged husband. But as the investigation ensued, they realized that it’s not often the prime suspect in a murder investigation admits on live television - that he regrets marrying his wife, just a few years before her murder… Written by Michael Dunphy Jr., Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. View full episode source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/listen/whoops  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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Metro Police stopped and searched a suspicious man walking the streets of South London on September 25th, 2020 - they eventually brought him in on an intent to distribute charge, after finding marijuana in his bag. What they didn’t realize is that they failed to conduct a thorough search… as 23-year-old Louis De Zoysa was allowed to calmly enter a police custody center with an antique revolver concealed beneath his jacket, loaded with 6 bullets… Written by Michael Dunphy Jr., Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. View full episode source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/listen/unsunghero  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 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices