- The Man in the Video
An 11-year-old girl takes a shortcut home, unaware that a stranger is about to change everything. When a surveillance camera captures her being led away, the footage launches a desperate search—and eventually becomes the key to uncovering a horrifying truth. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the abduction and murder of Carlie Brucia. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?
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SMITH v. STATE (2009) | FindLaw
20 years since the Carlie Brucia abduction in Sarasota
The Kidnapping Of Carlie Brucia: What Happened To The Florida 11-Year-Old? | Oxygen
Rose Brucia Educational Foundation
Carlie's Mom: I Want Him Dead - CBS News
Tragic Murder of 11-Year-Old Carlie Brucia | Murdered at First Sight
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An 18-year-old college student heads out for a jog she has done a million times before. But when her dog returns home without her, a frantic search begins—and ends with a discovery that leaves a small Washington community haunted for decades. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Mandy Stavik. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?
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In 1989, 18-Year-Old Mandy Stavik was Raped and Murdered over Thanksgiving Weekend
'I 100% volunteered to do it': How bakery worker got DNA to crack 30-year-old murder case - ABC News
The Murder of Mandy Stavik | Murdered at First Sight
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A routine walk home from school turns deadly when a stranger with a rifle suddenly ambushes two teenage friends. One girl survives, but the other is killed—and investigators soon uncover a disturbing obsession, a chilling confession, and a plan that had been set in motion long before the gunfire began. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Lauren Landavazo. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?
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The Shocking Murder of 13-Year-Old Lauren Landavazo | Murdered at First Sight
Top Story 2018: Kody Lott Trial
His obsession turned a walk home into tragedy
Suspect Who Allegedly Said Devil Told Him To Shoot Two 13-Year-Old-Girls Heads To Trial | Oxygen
Kody Lott sentenced to life plus 20 years for 2016 deadly shooting
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A mother is found brutally murdered inside her Minnesota home, and the investigation quickly turns toward the person who was closest to her. A bitter argument, a hammer, and a trail of unsettling clues reveal a family tragedy that leaves investigators questioning what really happened behind closed doors. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Georgina Lee Monk. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?
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Maplewood girl, 17, charged with killing her mother with a hammer
Minn. Teen Allegedly Killed Mom After She Took Away Her Phone: Neighbor
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A 74-year-old woman opened her home to family, never imagining the greatest danger was already inside. After the beloved Kentucky grandmother is beaten to death, investigators uncover a case marked by unimaginable violence and a shocking piece of evidence that would become central to the prosecution. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Cheri Kaye Oliver. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?
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Cheri Kaye Oliver Obituary Oct 8, 2024 - Swindler & Currin Funeral Homes
Erlanger man who beat his grandmother to death sentenced to life in prison
911 caller claims 18-year-old accused of killing grandmother with tumbler was ‘out of control’
19-year-old Northern Kentucky man sentenced for 'barbaric' murder of grandmother
Northern Kentucky man admits to killing his grandmother, was abusing acid at the time
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A family outing at a Portland park turns into every parent's worst nightmare when a stranger allegedly tries to pull a 7-year-old girl away in broad daylight. It takes the child's parents—and courageous bystanders—to stop the attack before police arrive. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss a breaking story in Oregon. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?
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'I am God!' Would be naked kidnapper blames manic episode and lack of sleep for actions
Naked man allegedly tried to kidnap 7-year-old girl from Oregon park
Man Arrested for Attempted Kidnapping of 7-year-old Girl in Waterfront Park | Portland.gov
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When a woman is murdered inside her home, a quiet Tennessee community is left searching for answers. As investigators piece together what happened behind closed doors, the victim's husband is arrested and charged with criminal homicide. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Allison Rawl. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?
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When the 20-year-old college student is found murdered inside her own apartment, investigators must determine whether the killer was someone she knew... or someone who already had a way inside. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Jenna Verhaalen. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?
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Jenna Verhaalen Archives - Forensic Files Now
Jenna Verhaalen Murder: Where is Jeremiah Rosser Now?
Jenna Verhaalen Obituary (2008) - Austin, TX - Austin American-Statesman
Forensic Files - S14 E13 - Low Maintenace
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When a house fire erupts in rural Washington, an 11-year-old boy is reported missing, and a desperate search begins. But as investigators sift through the ashes, they uncover a far more sinister truth—one that points to betrayal from the person who should have protected him most. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Christopher Wood. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?
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A Cereal Killer – Forensic Tales
Murder Suspect Wood Kills Himself Father Was Accused Of Murdering 11-Year-Old Son
Wood Left No Confession, Detectives Say
Forensic Files - Season 10, Episode 12 - Cereal Killer
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When a respected Colorado businessman is found brutally murdered in his own home, investigators uncover a twisted plot of greed, deception, and an unlikely clue hidden in his final meal. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Gerald Boggs. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?
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Crime of the Century: The Black Widow murder case | SteamboatToday.com
Jill Coit Archives - Forensic Files Now
Wigs, Stun Gun, Escape Plan: How An Ex-Wife Plotted The Murder Of Her 8th Husband | Oxygen
How a Victim’s Last Meal Can Identify a Killer
Planted Evidence | Alumni Association | University of Colorado Boulder
Crime of the Century: The Black Widow murder case | SteamboatToday.com
Forensic Files - Season 8, Episode 12 - Order Up
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In 1987, women across Richmond were locking their doors, but a lurking predator always seemed to find a way inside. As fear gripped an entire community, investigators raced to stop a killer whose crimes would ultimately change forensic science forever. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the Southside Strangler, Timothy Wilson Spencer. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?
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David Vasquez - Innocence Project
How Was the Southside Strangler Caught? | A&E
Spencer v. Com. :: 1989 :: Supreme Court of Virginia Decisions
Spencer v. Com. :: 1990 :: Supreme Court of Virginia Decisions
Murderer Put to Death In Virginia - The New York Times
Forensic Files - Season 1, Episode 6 - Southside Strangler
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In July 1993, a 27-year-old musician was beaten, raped, and killed while walking home through Seattle. An hour and a half later, the beloved lead singer of The Gits was found dumped in the street, leaving the city searching for answers. For nearly a decade, her killer remained unknown—until a breakthrough in DNA technology finally broke the case. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Mia Zapata. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?
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Grunge music | Music | Research Starters | EBSCO Research
10 of the Best Seattle Grunge Bands | uDiscover
Mia Zapata: Punk Musician Murdered in 1993, Changing Seattle Grunge Scene
PCR Test: What It Is, How It Works & Results
CODIS and NDIS Fact Sheet — FBI
Who Murdered The Rock Star? - CBS News
Man Held in Singer's 1993 Killing - Los Angeles Times
Forensic Files - Season 12, Episode 7 - The Day the Music Died
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For months, neighbors at a Dallas condo complex heard the arguments — complaints, threats, and rising tension between two apartments. Then, on a cold February morning in 2013, two people would lose their lives. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the murders of Michelle Jackson and Jamie Stafford. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?
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Trial begins for Dallas man accused of murdering neighbors in dog-poop dispute
Man Gets Life in Prison for Killing Neighbors Over Dog Waste
Dallas police say elderly man apparently killed couple over dog droppings
Dog Poop Slaying Suspect Chung Kim Had Long History of Murder Threats, Prosecutors Say
Neighbor Accused Of Dog Poop Double Murder Claims Self Defense - CBS Texas
https://law.justia.com/lawsearch?query=Chung%20Kim
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This week marks 4 years of Check the Locks Podcast. Join John Conner for a very special re-release of the first episode. A giant thank you to anyone who has supported this podcast over the years. It means the world!
It's February 1997, and a horrific double murder has a southern town gripped in fear. How could this happen? Will the killer strike again? Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner in their debut episode as they dive deep into the dark to investigate Nashville's "Fast Food Killer," Paul Dennis Reid. Will this terrifying, true crime case be enough to make you...Check the Locks.
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On a warm June night in 1981, a 15-year-old girl in Michigan visited an ice cream parlor and never came home. Delays, dead ends, and decades of silence turned a teenage disappearance into one of Michigan’s most haunting mysteries. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the disappearance of Kim Larrow and Michigan's Missing Girls. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?
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The Disappearance of Kim Larrow
Police say suspected serial killer touted body count | wzzm13.com
In girl's wooded grave, a family finds closure
The Disappearance of Kim Larrow
Michigan Murderer Bragged About Killing 7 Girls: Police
Kim Larrow | Cold Case Program with Michigan State Police
Police believe these five girls may have been victims of suspected serial killer - mlive.com
Kim Larrow disappeared more than 40 years ago. Canton police search for answers in cold case
Man serving life for killing Michigan teen girl dies in prison - CBS Detroit
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On a spring morning in 2003, a 13-year-old girl left for her school bus stop in Nashville—and vanished blocks from home. No struggle, no clear suspect, and decades of rumors have left one of Tennessee’s most haunting missing child cases shrouded in mystery. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the disappearance of Tabitha Danielle Tuders. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?
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New leads in Tabitha Tuders case point detectives back to Nashville
Father: Tabitha Tuders tip found to be hoax - Nashville
Nashville teen Tabitha Tuders missing for 22 years. What happened?
www.nashvillecrimestoppers.com/sitemenu.aspx?P=contactus&ID=161
Disappeared - S9 E10 - The Last Stop
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In 1974, a teenage girl answers a call about a babysitting job—an ordinary opportunity, or so it seems. She leaves home for her first day of work. But she never returns. Nearly 50 years later, loved ones continue to search for answers. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the disappearance of Margaret Ellen Fox. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?
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Margaret Ellen Fox – The Charley Project
The Disappearance of Margaret Ellen Fox | by Liz Jin
The Disappearance of Margaret Ellen Fox: Unsolved 1974 Babysitting Abduction – True Crime Musings
FBI Newark Margaret Fox Cold Case Phone Call
A 14 Year Old Girl Heads To A Neighbouring Town To Babysit And Is Never Seen Again | Criminal
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One morning in Morgan Hill, CA, a 15-year-old girl vanished on her way to the school bus—leaving behind only silence and a trail that didn’t quite make sense. 14 years later, her family is still searching for answers-and fighting for justice. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the abduction and murder of Sierra LaMar. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?
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The Chilling Disappearance And Murder Of Sierra LaMar
TIMELINE: Sierra LaMar kidnapping, murder case
The Disappearance and Murder of Sierra Lamar | by Jeffrey Chao | Lessons from History | Medium
Here’s what the Sierra LaMar murder suspect said to investigators | KRON4
Dad of missing teen from Morgan Hill is registered sex offender | 6abc Philadelphia
Sierra LaMar Case: Grand Jury Report Highlights DNA Evidence – NBC Bay Area
Conviction overturned for man found guilty in Sierra LaMar’s murder – NBC Bay Area
'Sierra didn't get a second chance': LaMar's dad talks about overturned conviction
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On a quiet, spring afternoon in Texas, a 16-year-old girl stepped out for what should have been a routine walk—just a short trip up the road to her new job. Sadly, she was never seen again. And nearly two decades later, her family is still searching for answers. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the disappearance of Ali Lowitzer. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?
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The Disappearance of Ali Lowitzer – Stories of the Unsolved
https://www.newsnationnow.com/missing/ali-lowitzer/
"She's Out There Somewhere" - 10 Years After Ali Vanished
Missing: Ali Lowitzer vanished from Spring, Texas in 2010 | khou.com
Alexandria Lowitzer - Missing since April 26, 2010
Ali’s Missing Person Poster:
Have you seen this child? Alexandria Joy Lowitzer
Hope for Ali; Alexandria Joy Lowitzer Facebook Group:
Hope for Ali; Alexandria Joy Lowitzer (@HopeForAli) • Facebook
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On Super Bowl Sunday in Abilene, Texas, a 4-year-old girl was tucked into bed—safe, or so it seemed. By morning, she was gone. Seventeen wounds. No forced entry. No stranger in the night. Only someone who knew exactly who, and why, she was killed. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Ella Bennett. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?
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A Teenage Psychopath's 911 Call
The Family I Had (2017) - Documentary
Ella Bennett, The Four-Year-Old Who Was Killed By Her Brother
Why my ‘monster’ son murdered and molested my daughter
A Love Story…A Mom, Her Kids, The World | southernliberalman
Savannah woman turns tragedy into triumph through the Ella Foundation
Charity Lee • WildBlue Press True Crime Website
Paris Bennett, 13, Raped And Murdered His 4-Year-Old Sister | by Sal | Lessons from History | Medium
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