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Moms and Mysteries: A True Crime Podcast

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  • 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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  • The Murder of Donna O'steen

    The Murder of Donna O'steen
    Apr 16 2024
    Donna O’Steen was found stabbed to death in her home after failing to pick up her daughter from piano lessons. Many believe the investigation into her murder was overshadowed by the assassination of Thomas Wales, an Assistant U.S. Attorney, leading many to believe that authorities prioritized solving his murder over Donna’s, leaving both cases unsolved. Thank you to this week’s sponsors! Looking to get into shape, but don’t have much time? Check-out Total Gym! For an ADDITIONAL 20% off your order, head to TotalGymDirect.com/MOMS. Get more from delivery, for less with DashPass: zero-dollar delivery fees and reduced service fees on eligible DoorDash orders. Sign up for DashPass today and get your first 30 days free if you’re a new member. Subject to change. Indulge in affordable luxury! Go to Quince.com/moms for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Stop wasting money on things you don’t use. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to RocketMoney.com/ MOMS. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast. New merch! Check out Moms and Mysteries Threadless! You can also get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus merch and more at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast Listen and subscribe to Melissa’s other podcast, Criminality!! It’s the podcast for those who love reality TV, true crime, and want to hear all the juicy stories where the two genres intersect. Subscribe and listen here: www.pod.link/criminality Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more! Make sure you subscribe and rate our show to help others find us! Sources: https://www.westsideseattle.com/ballard-news-tribune/2011/11/19/ten-years-later-donna-osteens-family-continues-look-answers https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Next-move-in-O-Steen-case-A-reward-1099931.php https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/?date=20041106&slug=sketches06m https://www.seattlepi.com/seattlenews/article/Mother-found-slain-at-home-1071204.php https://www.seattlepi.com/seattlenews/article/Friend-s-slaying-seems-impossible-1072507.php https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/A-year-after-woman-s-murder-Sunset-Hill-still-1104748.php https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/Can-anyone-help-connect-the-dots-in-Ballard-1158593.php https://www.seattleweekly.com/news/murder-in-ballard/ https://www.seattleweekly.com/news/a-killing-in-the-neighborhood/ https://www.genealogybuff.com/wa/king/webbbs_config.pl/noframes/read/96 https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/seeking-info/thomas-crane-wales https://www.newspapers.com/image/1031184016/?terms=donna%20o%27steen&match=1 https://www.king5.com/article/news/crime/unsolved/murder-donna-osteen-inside-ballard-home-unsolved/281-f3cc2ca2-d86a-4dfe-a4ff-0c9d85eacdf8 https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/broken-hearts-and-an-empty-home-1086708.php https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/?date=20011110&slug=ballard10m_ https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/20-years-after-unsolved-killing-of-federal-prosecutor-thomas-wales-in-seattle-details-emerge-about-the-fbis-theory/ https://www.milton.edu/milton-graduate-federal-prosecutor-victim-of-seattle-gun-man/ https://seattlemag.com/who-killed-tom-wales/ https://www.fbi.gov/wanted/seeking-info/thomas-crane-wales https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/20-years-after-unsolved-killing-of-federal-prosecutor-thomas-wales-in-seattle-details-emerge-about-the-fbis-theory/ https://projects.seattletimes.com/2016/wales-timeline/ https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/crime/seattle-federal-prosecutor-thomas-wales-was-possibly-killed-by-hired-gunman-fbi-official-says/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  • The Murder of Ronald Platt

    The Murder of Ronald Platt
    Apr 9 2024
    Albert Johnson Walker, dubbed "The Rolex Killer," is a Canadian convict serving time for embezzlement and the murder of Ronald Platt. He notably did this by assuming aliases, and even deceiving others into believing his daughter was his spouse. Thank you to Anna Luria with your help in researching this episode! Thank you to this week’s sponsors! Get 15% off a Skylight Frame at SkylightFrame.com/MYSTERIES. Lume’s Starter Pack is perfect for new customers.As a special offer for listeners, new customers GET 15% ALL Lume products with our exclusive code - and if you combine the 15% off with the already discounted starter pack, that equals over 40% off their Starter Pack! Use code MOMS for 15% off your first purchase at LumeDeodorant.com. Treat yourself to the best bras and shapewear on the market and save 20% Off at honeylove.com/moms20. After you purchase, they’ll ask you where you heard about them. PLEASE support our show and tell them we sent you. Shape your life with Honeylove. Go to Zocdoc dot com slash MYSTERIES and download the Zocdoc app for FREE. Then find and book a top-rated doctor today. That’s Zocdoc.com/mysteries. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast. New merch! Check out Moms and Mysteries Threadless! You can also get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus merch and more at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast Listen and subscribe to Melissa’s other podcast, Criminality!! It’s the podcast for those who love reality TV, true crime, and want to hear all the juicy stories where the two genres intersect. Subscribe and listen here: www.pod.link/criminality Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more! Make sure you subscribe and rate our show to help others find us! Sources: https://www.canlii.org/en/on/onsc/doc/1998/1998canlii14906/1998canlii14906.html?resultIndex=1&resultId=f1166d704fdb41f181a2faf6029ba65e&searchId=2024-03-10T15:39:21:852/af7095a1abc64780a9e24625766e3ce5&searchUrlHash=AAAAAQAVQWxiZXJ0IEpvaG5zb24gV2Fsa2VyAAAAAAE https://www.newspapers.com/image/1012290821/?terms=%22Albert%20Johnson%20Walker%22&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/1012599590/?terms=%22Albert%20Johnson%20Walker%22&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/979328251/?terms=%22Albert%20Johnson%20Walker%22 https://www.newspapers.com/image/802775469/?terms=%22Albert%20Johnson%20Walker%22&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/1012805886/?terms=%22Ronald%20Joseph%20Platt%22&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/465855387/?terms=%22Albert%20Johnson%20Walker%22&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/727340200/?terms=%22Ronald%20Joseph%20Platt%22&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/732064418/?terms=%22Ronald%20Joseph%20Platt%22&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/995096470/?terms=%22Ronald%20Joseph%20Platt%22&match=1 The remaining sources can be found at momsandmysteries.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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  • The Murder of Sara Starr

    The Murder of Sara Starr
    Apr 2 2024
    In 2017, Sara Starr, a beloved teacher in Coffee County, Alabama, was tragically found shot dead in her driveway. Despite years of investigation due to sparse evidence, authorities ultimately uncovered a complex murder-for-hire scheme. Thank you to Sydney Pacha for your help researching this story. If you'd like to hear our new weekly mini-sode, it's available for free on Patreon right now! Thank you to this week’s sponsors! Get your food to work for you and check out Hungryroot! Hungryroot is now offering our listeners 40% off your first delivery and free veggies for life. Just go to Hungryroot.com/MOMS, to get 40% off your first delivery and get your free veggies! Unlock Jennifer Anniston-approved hair at lolavie.com. As our loyal listeners you'll get an exclusive 15% off your entire order when you use code MOMS at checkout. If you want to take the next step in improving your health, go to lumen.me and use MOMS to get $50 off your Lumen. We've worked out a special deal with Hiya for their best selling children's vitamin. Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/MOMS. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast. New merch! Check out Moms and Mysteries Threadless! You can also get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus merch and more at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast Listen and subscribe to Melissa’s other podcast, Criminality!! It’s the podcast for those who love reality TV, true crime, and want to hear all the juicy stories where the two genres intersect. Subscribe and listen here: www.pod.link/criminality Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more! Make sure you subscribe and rate our show to help others find us! Sources: **Indicates sources with photos Kurtis, Ken. "Sara Starr's husband terrified her before her murder: Witness." News4. Last modified September 12, 2023.** U.S. Attorney's Office, Middle District Alabama. "Coffee County Man and His Brother Found Guilty of Carrying Out a Murder-for-Hire Plot." United States Department of Justice. Last modified September 20, 2023. Lord, Debbie. "'I hope you rot': Daughter confronts dad who hired brother to kill ex-wife." KIRO 7. Last modified January 8, 2024.** Quinn, Allison. "Slain Teacher's Brother-in-Law Wanted in Murder-for-Hire Plot." Daily Beast. Last modified February 3, 2022.** Sabes, Adam. "Alabama man allegedly paid hitman with his motorcycle to kill ex-wife." New York Post. Last modified February 6, 2022.** Dixon, Aaron. "'He's going to kill me.' Inside the relationship of Jason and Sara Starr." WDHN. Last modified September 12, 2023. Galvan, Jamie E. "'Someone finally listened to us' | Grand jury convicts brothers in murder-for-hire plot to kill mother of 4." KHOU 11. Last modified September 23, 2023. Robinson, Carol. "Alabama man, brother convicted of murder-for-hire for ex-wife's 2017 shooting death." AL.Com. Last modified September 20, 2023.** Naham, Matt. "'You are useless' and 'I hope you rot': Brothers locked up for life in murder-for-hire shooting of elementary school teacher and mother of 4 just months after 'bitter divorce.'" Law & Crime. Last modified January 6, 2024. Sorto, Marlon. "Two brothers convicted in murder-for-hire plot in killing of elementary school teacher over child support and alimony." CNN. Last modified September 22, 2023.**  Remaining sources can be found at momsandmysteries.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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good true crime choice

with all the options for true crime this is a podcast to prioritize. if you aren't into small talk don't the whole thing for just 30 secs. after a while they feel like friends.

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Excellent!!

Excellent podcast! The hosts are wonderful! I really enjoy their deep dives into stories. They respond super fast to messages, too. Very impressive!!

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Great stories

Love the Banter as well. Keeps me busy and entertained at the gym. Thanks ladies.

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More than for just moms

A relatively light hearted take on murder. It is a fun cozy listen that more than just moms can easily enjoy.

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recommend 10/10

Recently found this podcast. It has been great binging old episodes. Truly pleased with this podcast.

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Enjoyable!

I recently stumbled upon this podcast. I just started and am going in order. I binged on quite a few these past few days.

I like how they cover more "unknown" cases, at least for me.

I like their tone of voices and interactions.

I am a mom of 2 young kids, so I'm right in their demographic.... but so far, so good!

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