

Moms and Mysteries: A True Crime Podcast
Not Your Mom Media
Moms and Mysteries is a true crime podcast hosted by Mandy and Melissa, two friends who deep dive into a new case each week. Conversational in tone and heavy on the levity, you’ll enjoy their original takes on both the well-known, and those lesser heard of true crime stories.
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Sep 10, 2019 • 49min
The Sausage Factory Murders
*Reminder, we are off next week, September 17, 2019 and will return on September 24, 2019* It’s our 100th episode! Thanks for sticking with us for 100 episodes! This week we are discussing the sausage factory murders in California. Big thanks to MaryJane for your help with this episode! Thank you to our sponsors! For $10 off your first box of Fall Fab Fit Fun box, use coupon code MOMS at fabfitfun.com. For 25% off your first Care/Of order, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter MOMS. For a limited time, get your first month of Cove medication for FREE at WithCove.com/MOMSANDMURDER For $80 off your first month of HelloFresh, go to HelloFresh.com/MOMSANDMURDER80 and enter MOMSANDMURDER80. Link for live show: https://www.wildroastcafe.com/product/criminally-caffeinated-live-podcast/312 If you have a hero in your life you’d like to nominate, email us at LastThingBeforeWeGo@gmail.com and put “Hero” as the subject. If you’d like to support The Mom’s and get some fun perks, including bonus episodes and early release- ad free episodes, you can check out our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/momsandmurderpodcast. As always, you can find us on Twitter, Instagram, and on our website at https://momsandmurder.com.Make sure you subscribe and rate our show to help others find us!We updated our merch store, you can find that at momsandmurder.threadless.com! Connect with us on social media at:Facebook.com/MomsAndRedRumInstagram: @MomsAndMurderTwitter.com/MomsAndMurder Sources: https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2004/06/10/survivor-recalls-shooting-spree-in-sausage-factory/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Stuart_Alexander_(murderer) https://www.newspapers.com/clip/35108252/the_los_angeles_times/ https://www.newspapers.com/image/?clipping_id=35108168&fcfToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJmcmVlLXZpZXctaWQiOjE1OTA1MDk5NCwiaWF0IjoxNTY2NjcwMjAzLCJleHAiOjE1NjY3NTY2MDN9.5MWHs8jQRvEzbTIb3drHIBKwD1bX6VMG8Mat1wjo6ek https://www.newspapers.com/clip/34961829/the_californian/ https://www.newspapers.com/image/?clipping_id=34961772&fcfToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJmcmVlLXZpZXctaWQiOjQ3OTc4NzUwMSwiaWF0IjoxNTY2NjcwMjc2LCJleHAiOjE1NjY3NTY2NzZ9.eNnfCrMQJJF0DabXcMoAhTzjGlpVUbqAwzptKeKGmnQ https://www.newspapers.com/clip/34961587/the_los_angeles_times/ https://www.sfgate.com/crime/article/East-Bay-Factory-Rampage-3-Slain-San-Leandro-3304125.php https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/SAN-QUENTIN-Sausage-king-dies-in-his-cell-on-2585387.php https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/tv-shows/fatal-encounters/ https://www.sfgate.com/bayarea/article/Sausage-Maker-Thrives-on-Link-to-Portugal-An-2947592.php Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 3, 2019 • 48min
The Life and Death of Selena
This week we are discussing the murder of singer and icon, Selena Quintanilla. A big thank you Megan for your help with this episode! Frame your photos or send the perfect gift for weddings, birthdays and special events. Go to Framebridge.com and use promo code MOMS you’ll save an additional 15% off your first order. We LOVE Third Love. For THE best bra of your life, go to Thirdlove.com/MURDER now to find your perfect-fitting bra… and get 15% off your first purchase! Don’t settle for warm alcohol. Chill out with your favorite drinks all day long—with BrüMate. Visit brumate.com and add code moms to get 15% off your first order. We are happy to bring Better Help to our listeners. Visit Betterhelp.com/Moms and use promo code MOMs for 10% off your first month. Link for live show: https://www.wildroastcafe.com/product/criminally-caffeinated-live-podcast/312 If you have a hero in your life you’d like to nominate, email us at LastThingBeforeWeGo@gmail.com and put “Hero” as the subject. If you’d like to support The Mom’s and get some fun perks, including bonus episodes and early release- ad free episodes, you can check out our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/momsandmurderpodcast. As always, you can find us on Twitter, Instagram, and on our website at https://momsandmurder.com.Make sure you subscribe and rate our show to help others find us!We updated our merch store, you can find that at momsandmurder.threadless.com! Connect with us on social media at:Facebook.com/MomsAndRedRumInstagram: @MomsAndMurderTwitter.com/MomsAndMurder Sources can be found at Momsandmurder.com. A big thank you Megan for your help with this episode! Link for live show: https://www.wildroastcafe.com/product/criminally-caffeinated-live-podcast/312 If you have a hero in your life you’d like to nominate, email us at LastThingBeforeWeGo@gmail.com and put “Hero” as the subject. If you’d like to support The Mom’s and get some fun perks, including bonus episodes and early release- ad free episodes, you can check out our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/momsandmurderpodcast. As always, you can find us on Twitter, Instagram, and on our website at https://momsandmurder.com.Make sure you subscribe and rate our show to help others find us!We updated our merch store, you can find that at momsandmurder.threadless.com! Connect with us on social media at:Facebook.com/MomsAndRedRumInstagram: @MomsAndMurderTwitter.com/MomsAndMurder Sources can be found at Momsandmurder.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 27, 2019 • 50min
The National Forest Serial Killer
This week we are discussing the story of a hiker who crossed paths with a serial killer. A big thank you MaryJane for your help with this episode! Thank you to our sponsors! To get a 4 week trial, PLUS free postage and a digital scale without any long-term commitment go to stamps.com click on the microphone at the top of the homepage and type in MOMSANDMURDER.For 20% off your custom formula go to functionofbeauty.com/MURDER. You don’t have to change it all in one day. Small steps make big progress. Sign up for your trial today at Noom.com/MOMS. Do you need groceries, but you don’t want to drag the kids to the store? Check out Instacart.com or the Instacart app. Use code MOMS10 for $10 off your first order. Link for live show: https://www.wildroastcafe.com/product/criminally-caffeinated-live-podcast/312 If you have a hero in your life you’d like to nominate, email us at LastThingBeforeWeGo@gmail.com and put “Hero” as the subject. If you’d like to support The Mom’s and get some fun perks, including bonus episodes and early release- ad free episodes, you can check out our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/momsandmurderpodcast. As always, you can find us on Twitter, Instagram, and on our website at https://momsandmurder.com.Make sure you subscribe and rate our show to help others find us!We updated our merch store, you can find that at momsandmurder.threadless.com! Connect with us on social media at:Facebook.com/MomsAndRedRumInstagram: @MomsAndMurderTwitter.com/MomsAndMurder Sources can be found at Momsandmurder.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 20, 2019 • 47min
A Mother's Day Tragedy
This week we are sharing the story of how five friends went camping in the woods and how only four made it out alive. Thank you to our sponsors! Check out FabFitFun at fabfitfun.com, and use our code MOMS to get $10 off your first FabFitFun box. We love being a #fabfitfunpartner! To get $80 off, that’s $20 off your first 4 boxes, visit HelloFresh.com/MOMSANDMURDER80 and enter MOMSANDMURDER80. We are happy to bring Better Help to our listeners. Visit Betterhelp.com/Moms and use promo code MOMs for 10% off your first month. Link for live show: https://www.wildroastcafe.com/product/criminally-caffeinated-live-podcast/312 If you have a hero in your life you’d like to nominate, email us at LastThingBeforeWeGo@gmail.com and put “Hero” as the subject. If you’d like to support The Mom’s and get some fun perks, including bonus episodes and early release- ad free episodes, you can check out our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/momsandmurderpodcast. As always, you can find us on Twitter, Instagram, and on our website at https://momsandmurder.com.Make sure you subscribe and rate our show to help others find us!We updated our merch store, you can find that at momsandmurder.threadless.com! Connect with us on social media at:Facebook.com/MomsAndRedRumInstagram: @MomsAndMurderTwitter.com/MomsAndMurder Sources can be found at Momsandmurder.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 13, 2019 • 43min
Murder Of the Newlyweds
This week we are discussing the murder of a newlywed couple just two months after their wedding. Thank you to this week's sponsors! Frame your photos or send the perfect gift for weddings, birthdays and special events. Go to Framebridge.com and use promo code Moms and you’ll save an additional 15% off your first order. We LOVE Third Love. For THE best bra of your life, go to Thirdlove.com/MURDER now to find your perfect-fitting bra… and get 15% off your first purchase! You don’t have to change it all in one day. Small steps make big progress. Sign up for your trial today at Noom.com/MOMS. We are happy to bring Better Help to our listeners. Visit Betterhelp.com/Moms and use promo code MOMs for 10% off your first month. Thank you to MaryJane for your help with this episode! Link for live show: https://www.wildroastcafe.com/product/criminally-caffeinated-live-podcast/312 If you have a hero in your life you’d like to nominate, email us at LastThingBeforeWeGo@gmail.com and put “Hero” as the subject. If you’d like to support The Mom’s and get some fun perks, including bonus episodes and early release- ad free episodes, you can check out our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/momsandmurderpodcast. As always, you can find us on Twitter, Instagram, and on our website at https://momsandmurder.com.Make sure you subscribe and rate our show to help others find us!We updated our merch store, you can find that at momsandmurder.threadless.com! Connect with us on social media at:Facebook.com/MomsAndRedRumInstagram: @MomsAndMurderTwitter.com/MomsAndMurder Sources can be found at Momsandmurder.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aug 6, 2019 • 52min
Murder In Paradise
This week we are discussing how a beautiful vacation between a mother and daughter turned deadly. Thank you so much to this week’s sponsors! To find your new favorite flats, check out Rothys.com/moms. For 25% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter moms. Do you need groceries, but you don’t want to drag the kids to the store? Check out Instacart.com or the Instacart app. Use code MOMS10 for $10 off your first order Chill out with your favorite drinks all day long—with BrüMate. Visit brumate.com and add code moms to get 15% off your first order. Link for live show: https://www.wildroastcafe.com/product/criminally-caffeinated-live-podcast/312 If you have a hero in your life you’d like to nominate, email us at LastThingBeforeWeGo@gmail.com and put “Hero” as the subject. If you’d like to support The Mom’s and get some fun perks, including bonus episodes and early release- ad free episodes, you can check out our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/momsandmurderpodcast. As always, you can find us on Twitter, Instagram, and on our website at https://momsandmurder.com. Make sure you subscribe and rate our show to help others find us! We updated our merch store, you can find that at momsandmurder.threadless.com!Connect with us on social media at:Facebook.com/MomsAndRedRumInstagram: @MomsAndMurderTwitter.com/MomsAndMurder Sources can be found at Momsandmurder.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 30, 2019 • 51min
Rhoden Family Murders
This week we are discussing the story of the murders of several members of the same family in Ohio, and the recent arrests that shocked the entire community. Email us at LastThingBeforeWeGo@gmail.com for your LTBWG suggestions! Thank you so much to this week’s sponsors! To get a 4 week trial, PLUS free postage and a digital scale without any long-term commitment go to stamps.com click on the microphone at the top of the homepage and type in MOMSANDMURDER. If you suffer from migraine headaches, the last thing you need is to wait to see a doctor. With Cove, there’s finally a way to get the help you need when you need it. For a limited time, get your first month of medication FREE. Visit: WITHCOVE.com/MOMSANDMURDER Go to fabfitfun.com, and use our code MOMS to get $10 off your first FabFitFun box. Please also check out our friends with Poshmark. Listeners of Moms and Murder get $5 off your first purchase! Just enter the invite code: MURDER5 when you sign up. If you’d like to support The Mom’s and get some fun perks, including bonus episodes and early release- ad free episodes, you can check out our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/momsandmurderpodcast. As always, you can find us on Twitter, Instagram, and on our website at https://momsandmurder.com. Make sure you subscribe and rate our show to help others find us! We updated our merch store, you can find that at momsandmurder.threadless.com!Connect with us on social media at:Facebook.com/MomsAndRedRumInstagram: @MomsAndMurderTwitter.com/MomsAndMurder Sources for this week's show can be found at Momsandmurder.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 23, 2019 • 47min
Double Trouble
This week we are discussing a suspicious accident that left one twin dead, while the other was able to walk away. Thank you so much to this week’s sponsors! To get $20 off your contacts at simplecontacts.com/momsandmurder20 or enter code momsandmurder20 at checkout. To find your new favorite flats, check out Rothys.com/moms. To get $80 off, that’s $20 off your first 4 boxes, visit HelloFresh.com/MOMSANDMURDER80 and enter MOMSANDMURDER80. You don’t have to change it all in one day. Small steps make big progress. Sign up for your trial today at Noom.com/MOMS. Please check out the promo at the end of the show for True Crime Deadline. Big thanks to MaryJane Jarman, for her help with this episode! If you’d like to support The Mom’s and get some fun perks, including bonus episodes and early release- ad free episodes, you can check out our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/momsandmurderpodcast. As always, you can find us on Twitter, Instagram, and on our website at https://momsandmurder.com. Make sure you subscribe and rate our show to help others find us! We updated our merch store, you can find that at momsandmurder.threadless.com!Connect with us on social media at:Facebook.com/MomsAndRedRumInstagram: @MomsAndMurderTwitter.com/MomsAndMurder Sources: Sources for this week's show are found at Momsandmurder.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 16, 2019 • 41min
Sins of the Father
This week we are discussing the double homicide of a funeral home director and his apprentice. Thank you so much to this week’s sponsors! Go to Sagely Naturals.com/MOMS for 20% off your first order. To find your perfect fitting bra, go to THIRDLOVE.com/MURDER and get 15% off your first purchase! Do you need groceries, but you don’t want to drag the kids to the store? Check out Instacart.com or the Instacart app. Use code MOMS10 for $10 off your first order. We are happy to bring Better Help to our listeners. Visit Betterhelp.com/Moms and use promo code MOMs for 10% off your first month. Please check out the promo at the end of the show for Die-Alogue! If you’d like to support The Mom’s and get some fun perks, including bonus episodes and early release- ad free episodes, you can check out our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/momsandmurderpodcast. As always, you can find us on Twitter, Instagram, and on our website at https://momsandmurder.com. Make sure you subscribe and rate our show to help others find us! We updated our merch store, you can find that at momsandmurder.threadless.com!Connect with us on social media at:Facebook.com/MomsAndRedRumInstagram: @MomsAndMurderTwitter.com/MomsAndMurder Sources: https://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2011/03/22/wis-priest-accused-of-stealing-more-than-10k-from-charity/https://madison.com/news/local/the-funeral-home-murders-case-against-priest-now-dead-to/article_fahttps://minnesota.cbslocal.com/2011/03/22/wis-priest-accused-of-stealing-more-than-10k-from-charity/a80a7a-7277-5847-860a-813da3b2ee26.htmlhttp://www.crusadeagainstclergyabuse.com/htm/StorySummary.htmhttp://www.bishop-accountability.org/news2005_01_06/2005_01_30_Harter_MysterySurrounds.htmhttps://www.ladysmithnews.com/obituaries/article_50305458-f705-5947-9e20-dde691e55456.htmlhttp://content.time.com/time/nation/article/0,8599,1114407,00.htmlhttp://www.bishop-accountability.org/news2005_07_12/2005_10_05_Rubenstein_TheSins.htmhttp://www.startribune.com/oct-6-2005-second-erickson-suicide-note-released/11583936/http://www.complicitclergy.com/2019/03/03/when-clerical-sexual-abuse-leads-to-murder/http://www.podles.org/case-studies/files/Rev-Erickson-Murder-Case-Study.pdf Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 2, 2019 • 50min
Lone Survivor
*Reminder, we are off next Tuesday, July 9, 2019, but will be back on Tuesday, July 16, 2019.* This week we are discussing the murder of a loving family in Pennsylvania. Thank you to MaryJane Jarman for your help with this week’s episode! Please check out the promo at the end of the show for Azka’s Mystery Podcast! Thank you to this week’s sponsors! To start your free wedding website and also get $50 off your registry on Zola, go to ZOLA.com/MOMS. We are happy to bring Better Help to our listeners. Visit Betterhelp.com/Moms and use promo code MOMs for 10% off your first month. You don’t have to change it all in one day. Small steps make big progress. Sign up for your trial today at Noom.com/MOMS. For 25% off your first Care/of order, go to TakeCareOf.com and enter moms. If you’d like to support The Mom’s and get some fun perks, including bonus episodes and early release- ad free episodes, you can check out our Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/momsandmurderpodcast. As always, you can find us on Twitter, Instagram, and on our website at https://momsandmurder.com. Make sure you subscribe and rate our show to help others find us! We updated our merch store, you can find that at momsandmurder.threadless.com!Connect with us on social media at:Facebook.com/MomsAndRedRumInstagram: @MomsAndMurderTwitter.com/MomsAndMurder Sources: https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/true-crime/wp/2017/01/25/a-tragic- ending-to-a-horrible-drama-convicted-of-murders-as-a-teen-he-killed-himself- in-prison/?utm_term=.e3d204997dd9 https://lancasteronline.com/news/alec-kreider-killings-investigators-provide- haunting-details-of-haines-murders/ article_bc451961-679b-522b-9dfe-6181eb02880e.html https://murderpedia.org/male.K/k/kreider-alec-devon.htm https://www.snyderfuneralhome.com/obituary/lisa-brown-haines/ https://www.snyderfuneralhome.com/obituary/thomas-a-haines/ https://www.snyderfuneralhome.com/obituary/kevin-t-haines/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roper_v._Simmons https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miller_v._Alabama https://web.archive.org/web/20070929083554/http:// images.lancasteronline.com/local/205764snbaffidavit.tif https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alec_Devon_Kreider Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices