Moms and Mysteries: A True Crime Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

In 1998, a polite and oddly courteous criminal known as "Roofman" began a crime spree across nine states, targeting mostly McDonald's restaurants. Jeffrey Manchester, a former Army paratrooper, would cut holes in the roofs of buildings, wait for employees to arrive, and then rob them at gunpoint—after politely telling them to grab a jacket before locking them in the freezer. After being caught and sentenced to 45 years, he escaped prison by hiding under a truck.   For six months, he lived inside the walls of a Toys "R" Us in Charlotte, North Carolina, surviving on baby food and entertaining himself with remote-controlled cars. He even started a new life, complete with a girlfriend and a church community who knew him as "John Zorn." This is the unbelievable true story of the criminal who turned a toy store into his personal hideout and the bizarre double life he led before his final capture.     New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday!   Follow us on Instagram: @momsandmysteries   Join our Patreon: patreon.com/momsandmysteries   Visit our website: momsandmysteries.com   #TrueCrime #Podcast #JeffreyManchester #Roofman #RooftopRobber #ToysRUs #CharlotteNC #CrimeSpree #PrisonEscape

In September 1999, 17-year-old Nicole Sanchez was a talented singer with a contagious laugh and big dreams of becoming a veterinary assistant. But her life was brutally cut short by her 23-year-old boyfriend, Lionel Villarreal, in a horrifying act of intimate partner violence. After just four months of dating, Nicole had decided to end the controlling relationship. That weekend, she was shot and killed.   Lionel claimed it was a suicide, but the evidence told a different story. The single gunshot wound was a deliberate, humiliating act of aggression. He was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to what the court called "life," but in Michigan, that could mean parole in just 20 years. For over two decades, Nicole's family has lived with the devastating loss, while her killer has been planning his future.   This is the story of a vibrant young life stolen too soon and the relentless fight her sister has waged to keep a dangerous man behind bars and to ensure that Nicole's story is never forgotten.     New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday!   Follow us on Instagram: @momsandmysteries   Join our Patreon: patreon.com/momsandmysteries   Visit our website: momsandmysteries.com   #TrueCrime #Podcast #NicoleSanchez #JusticeForNicole #DomesticViolence #DatingViolence #SaginawMichigan #LionelVillarreal #EndDV

When a friend found 58-year-old Janie Ballard stabbed over 70 times in her Little Rock, Arkansas home on September 13, 2003, investigators immediately suspected her own daughter, Leslie, and Leslie's much older husband, Mike McCool. But how did a shy, successful young woman from a prominent family become capable of such unthinkable violence?   Leslie had grown up with every advantage—private school, college degrees, a job at the family printing business, and a condo bought by her parents. But after meeting Mike, a twice-divorced bodybuilder 22 years her senior with a violent criminal past, Leslie transformed completely. The more her parents disapproved, the deeper she fell under his control. When Janie cut Leslie out of her will, the relationship turned deadly.   This case explores how manipulation, greed, and toxic family dynamics led to one of Arkansas's most shocking matricides. A mother who feared her own daughter—and was right to be afraid.   Thank you to this week's sponsors!  

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In this week's episode, we unravel the tragic story of Jason Bass, a young man fatally stabbed in a Rhode Island road rage incident that quickly turned into a case of mistaken identity. 

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Sources:

 

Wanted Poster

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19. https://ucr.fbi.gov/wanted/murders/adam-c.-emery/@@poster.pdf 

This week we're discussing the tragic murder of Charlotte Waites, a beloved mother whose life was cut short in a case that shocked her community. The investigation unfolds with unexpected twists and the relentless pursuit of justice, revealing the hidden truths behind this heartbreaking story.

 

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27. Nightmare Next Door, Season 7 Episode 5 "Cruel Intentions"

In September 2020, Andra  "Andee" Adams was tragically killed in Seattle, Washington, after being run over by her boyfriend.  While mounting questions surround her death, no charges have been filed, and her family continues to fight for accountability and answers.

Research by Haley Gray. Research assistance by Whitney St. Andre. Thank you to Lilith, Andee's Mom, for your help with this episode. 

For more information about domestic violence awareness month including resources for survivors, supporters, and ways to give back, including joining us and Navigating Advocacy Podcast in our Survivor's Bag Drive, check out momsandmysteries.com/dva. 

 

If you want to learn more about Andee's story, you can follow Lilith's TikTok, "Justice for Andra Adams", and join her Facebook group, "In loving memory of Andra Adams".

 

Canadian Resources:

• Sheltersafe.ca: Provides information and a clickable map to help connect women and their children across Canada with the nearest shelter for safety and support.

• iHEAL app: A free, private and secure app to help Canadian women who have experienced abuse from a current or past partner to find personalized ways to stay safe and be well.

• For Indigenous people, Hope for Wellness 24/7 Help Line: Call 1-855-242-3310 (toll-free) or connect to the online Hope for Wellness chat.

• https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/stop-family-violence/services.html 

 

International Resource: 

https://www.domesticshelters.org/resources/national-global-organizations/international-organizations

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Sources: 

1. Interrogation Video with Dustin Ballard

2. Seattle Police Department Incident report 2020-271402

3. LF King County Medical Examiners Report

4. Summary of Investigation from OPA

5. Seattle Fire Department Incident Report F200093711

6. Body Cam footage

7. Justice for Andra TikTok

8. Phone Interview with Kaylee Hance

9. Body Cam Footage -with eyewitness statement

10. Don's phone call to law enforcement

11. Footage of Dustin Walking

12. Interview with Lilith

In October 2021, Meghan Kiefer was brutally stabbed 54 times by her ex-boyfriend outside her Long Island home. In May 2023, he was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree murder, following his attempted flight to North Carolina after the crime.

 

Special thanks to Meghan's Mom, Bevin, for sharing her story and the important work she is doing to raise awareness about domestic violence. You can join the facebook group Meggie's Voice to learn more. 

You can also make a donation to Meghan's Memorial fund here. 

 

Research by Haley Gray. Research assistance by Sheryl Bartleman and Whitney St. Andre

 

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2. Kalmbacher, Colin, Law & Crime, "Upstate New York Man Charged…", October 26, 2021

3. Gusoff, Carolyn, CBS New York, "Kason Parker Arrested…", October 25, 2021

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7. Llanes, Bevin, Break the Silence, "Meghan Kiefer" 

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10. Interview with Bevin

Gabby Petito, a 22-year-old travel blogger, was found murdered in September 2021 after going missing during a cross-country trip with her fiancé, Brian Laundrie. Her death sparked widespread media attention, and Laundrie was later found dead, with authorities concluding he was responsible for her murder. In this episode, the hosts of Moms and Mysteries sit down with Nichole Schmidt, Gabby Petito's mother, to discuss the foundation she and Gabby's family started, the warning signs of unhealthy relationships, the current state of domestic violence worldwide, and essential resources available for victims and survivors.

 

Special thanks to Nichole Schmidt, Gabby's mom, for sharing her story and the important work the Gabby Petito Foundation is doing to raise awareness about domestic violence. To learn more, visit gabbypetitofoundation.org.

 

Research assistance by Ana Luria. 

 

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Sources:

1. https://www.cbsnews.com/news/gabby-petito-brian-laundrie-case-story-deaths/

2. https://www.nytimes.com/article/gabrielle-gabby-petito-missing-timeline.html 

3. https://www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/gabby-petito-search-timeline-of-notable-dates-and-events/ 

4. https://abc7ny.com/gabby-petito-disappearance-timeline-brian-laundrie/11024821/ 

5. https://abc7ny.com/brian-laundrie-updates-photo-burner-phone-dog-the-bounty-hunter/11067939/ 

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Francine Hughes, a mother of four, set fire to her Michigan home in 1977, killing her ex-husband after enduring thirteen years of relentless abuse. The case gained national attention and became a pivotal moment in raising awareness about domestic violence and the legal challenges survivors face.

 

Research by Elizabeth Atwood. 

 

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2. Francine Hughes Wilson, whose 'burning bed'..., The Washington Post

3. Grimes, William, Francine Hughes Wilson, 69, ...,, The New York Times, 2017

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6. Hughes, Mike, Nichols, Sue, The tale behind 'The Burning Bed' .., The San Bernardino County Sun, 1984 

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Emma Compton, a small business owner from Halifax County, Virginia, was found murdered in 2017 after disappearing under mysterious circumstances and after years of domestic violence at the hands of her husband. Seven years later, her family continues to seek justice, as no arrests have been made in the case, and they remain committed to raising awareness and finding answers for her unresolved murder.

Research assistance by Anna Luria and Whitney St. Andre. 

And thank you to Brandie from Evaporate the Missing, who put us in touch with Emma's sister Shawna. 

If you have any information in Emma's case, please call the Halifax County crime line at 434-476-8445. 

Shawna is thankful for everyone who is listening to this episode. It means the world to her to know that people now know about Emma, and the incredible, incredible human being she was. Shawna said she hopes that "Maybe Emma can save a life or more or can give at least one person a reason to not to go back…to leave & NEVER EVER LOOK BACK." 

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