Small Town Mysteries
3 lifelong friends who like to dish on true crime and the kind of drama that only small towns can provide 💀
Episodes
119 episodes since 2022
The Wolcott Family Murders
This case created a lot of room for discussion. It is not a morally black or white case - there's a lot to unpack here!The clip on social media that made me dig into this can be summed up as: a 15-year-old kid shot dead his parents and 17-y...
September 18, 2024
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Episode 119
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39:57
The Windshield Murder
No spoilers for this one - the synopsis itself is horrible. Find out why this case is known as "The Windshield Murder" during this episode of Small Town Mysteries!Sources:1) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/9-1-1_(TV_series)2) http...
September 08, 2024
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Episode 118
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23:53
The Black Bear Inn Murders
Between September 1st and 4th, in 2006 Christian Charles Neilsen went on a killing spree at the Black Bear Inn located Newry, ME, which resulted in the death of 4 people: James, “Jimmy” Whitehurst (age 50), Julie Attebury Newby Bullard (a...
September 07, 2024
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Episode 117
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35:01
Anne Marie Fahey
This case highlights what some men in immense positions of power will do to try and cover their tracks. Anne Marie Fahey was only 27 when she was murdered by Thomas Capano, a prominent lawyer and political consultant who was well-known in Delaw...
August 28, 2024
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Episode 116
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32:52
Noah Bush
The senseless, and potentially racially-motivated, crime that killed eight-year-old Noah Bush will have you seething.Sources: -https://home.army.mil/stewart/about/Garrison/DPW/environmental/prevention-and-compliance/borrow-pits...
August 14, 2024
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Episode 115
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27:14
Linda Lee Couch: Self-Defense or Senseless Murder?
In this episode, Rachael talks about Linda Lee Couch, who murdered her husband, Walter Couch Jr., in their home In Cincinnati, Ohio. The two of them were married for 14 years. As their history is unraveled, the question of self-defense is broug...
August 07, 2024
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Episode 114
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35:45
The Tube Sock Killings
Dubbed by the media as “The Tube Sock Killings,” these four unsolved murders occurred in 1985 in the remote areas of Lewis and Pierce County, Washington, near the unincorporated community of Mineral, Washington. Tube socks were tied around the ...
July 30, 2024
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Episode 113
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22:38
Identifying the Grim Sleeper After Over 20 Years
Kate talks about a case that was only recently solved using DNA evidence. The Grim Sleeper was identified after having committed at least 10 murders (that he was convicted of) and at least 4 others he was suspected of carrying out. His crimes s...
July 23, 2024
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Episode 112
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27:34
Former NBA Player Murdered at Sea
Bison Dele, an ex-NBA player who walked away from it all at the prime of his career, his girlfriend, and the captain of his catamaran are all missing when Bison's brother docks their boat. What does his brother know about what happened to them ...
July 16, 2024
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Episode 111
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20:21
The Murder of Shanda Sharer
Rachael talks about the brutal, horrific murder of 12-year-old Shanda Sharer in Madison, Indiana, which involved several other young girls. This will leave you shaking your head and wondering how individuals this young can commit such ...
July 09, 2024
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Episode 110
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44:55
The Short Family Murders
The decades-old case of the multi-homicide of the Short Family is ongoing and with few reliable leads. Twenty-two years later, the Short family is still searching for justice - but an inadequate initial investigation might make that im...
July 02, 2024
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Episode 109
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25:33
A Deadly Ex: The Murder of Julie Ann Gonzalez
Julie Ann Gonzalez was only 21-years-old when she went missing, leaving her young daughter, Layla, and a large group of family and friends who cared for her. They immediately knew that something was wrong - Julie would never disappear of her ow...
June 25, 2024
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Episode 108
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35:21
The Murder of Gerald Bloom
Gerald Bloom is found buried underneath a trailer in 2010. The story that unfolds when police talk to Bloom's neighbors and roommates is terrifying and sad.Sources:1) https://law.justia.com/cases/wyoming/supreme-court/2012/s-1...
June 23, 2024
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Episode 107
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31:12
The Axeman of New Orleans
The Axeman of New Orleans terrorized the city in the 1910s, while the world was in the midst of both war and pandemic. Hear about several theories regarding who the Axeman was - are any of them convincing? Sources: 1) http...
June 11, 2024
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Episode 106
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28:28
The Villisca Axe Murders
The Moore family was an affluent family located in the town of Villisca, Iowa. They were well-known and well-liked in town. So when all 6 of them, along with 2 young guests, were found bludgeoned in their own home one morning in 1912, people ha...
June 04, 2024
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Episode 105
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33:38
Death By Chocolate
In this episode, Rachael covers a 1800s case in which a woman by the name of Cordelia Botkin is jealous of her lover's wife, Mary, causing her to go to great lengths to have Mary killed.Sources:1) https://medium.com/lessons-from-his...
May 28, 2024
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Episode 104
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37:59
The Black Widow Murders
At first, when Stacey Castor's husband unexpectedly passes away, no one thinks anything of it, and his death is ruled a suicide. But when police dig deeper and search the Castor's home, what they find shocks them. And as they delve into Stacey'...
May 21, 2024
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Episode 103
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25:29
Killer Clown: The Murder of Marlene Warren
Marlene Warren answered the door to her home and was fatally shot by a mysterious clown, who then calmly walked away to their getaway car. Although there were eyewitnesses, circumstantial evidence, and a prime suspect, it would take over three ...
May 14, 2024
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Episode 102
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28:51
Harrowing Homicide in Hawaii: Telma Boinville
On December 7, 2017, the body of Telma Boinville was discovered inside a North Shore vacation home in Pupukea, Hawaii by a pair of Australian tourists. In addition to the discovery of Telma’s remains, Makana, Telma’s 8-year-old daughter, was al...
May 07, 2024
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Episode 101
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29:02
Reflecting on 100 Episodes
This week, we take a brief break from covering cases and reflect on our favorite moments from the podcast over the last 100 episodes. We also hear from listeners and play a fun game at the end!
April 30, 2024
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Episode 100
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57:53
Vanished Without A Trace: Erin Marie Gilbert
During a first date, 24-year-old Erin Marie Gilbert vanishes without a trace. Almost 20 years later, and there are still no answers. Could her date have anything to do with her disappearance? Or was another ill-intentioned player involved?<...
April 23, 2024
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Episode 99
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20:05
The Decades-Long Mystery of the Lyon Sisters
In this week's episode, Rachael talks about the decades-long mystery of the Lyon sisters, who disappeared from a local mall in Wheaton, Maryland in March of 1975. The case went cold for a whopping 38 years. Eventually, a man who was only ...
April 09, 2024
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Episode 98
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45:28
The Harrowing Crimes of Brian Cohee
Tune in to learn about the heartbreaking and harrowing murder of Warren Barnes by 19-year-old Brian Cohee, and about the treasured life of Warren Barnes--victimized for being homeless, because his life "didn't matter." The way the community has...
April 02, 2024
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Episode 97
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31:19
The Unnerving Disappearance of Ashley Loring Heavyrunner
This week we dive into the bizarre disappearance of Ashley Loring Heavyrunner from the Blackfeet Reservation in Montana. Just 20 years old, investigators looked into some questionable relationships she may have had, substance abuse issues, and ...
March 26, 2024
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Episode 96
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34:52
The Murder of Tracy Mondabough
This week, Rachael covers the shocking murder of Tracy Mondabough, which occurred as a result of a love-triangle gone wrong. Because the murder happened right around the start of Covid, the defense had some pretty interesting arguments...
March 19, 2024
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Episode 95
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26:16