Moms and Mysteries: A True Crime Podcast

*The Disappearance of Nancy Guthrie begins around 38:00*

This week, we're finally tackling a case we're surprised we haven't covered before: the story of Jodi Arias. In June 2008, the brutal murder of motivational speaker Travis Alexander in his Mesa, Arizona home set off an investigation that would captivate the nation. The prime suspect was his ex-girlfriend, Jodi Arias, and the trial that followed was a masterclass in manipulation and shifting narratives. We'll delve into their intense, whirlwind romance, the deep-seated conflicts with Travis's Mormon faith, and the escalating obsession that turned deadly. From slashing tires to hacking emails, Jodi's behavior grew more and more alarming, even as Travis continued to be drawn into her web.

Then, stick around for a detailed timeline of the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year-old mother of the Today show's Savannah Guthrie. We'll walk you through the events from the night she was last seen, the chilling digital footprint left behind, the mysterious ransom notes, and the latest updates from the FBI as of our recording on February 11th.

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John Darwin, a prison officer from the UK, vanishes after a morning kayak trip, leaving behind a shattered canoe and a grieving family. After he’s declared legally dead, his wife Anne collects a £250,000 life insurance payout. But the story is far from over.

Five years later, John walks into a police station claiming amnesia, unraveling a web of deceit that includes a secret passage, a new life in Panama, and a single photograph that exposed one of the most audacious fake-death scams in modern history.

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Over the span of a single day, two women were killed in Cape Coral, Florida by someone neither of them had ever met. Kristine Melton, 35, and Diane Ruiz, 43, had no connection to each other...except that they both crossed paths with Wade Wilson on October 7th, 2019.

In this episode, we break down the timeline of that horrific day, from the bar where Wade met Kristine, to the stolen car that connected both crime scenes, to the moment his own father turned him in. We also discuss the disturbing jailhouse phone calls, the face tattoos he got while awaiting trial, and the online fan club that formed around a convicted killer.

This case involves stranger murders (which make up only 10% of homicides), and a death penalty trial that captured national attention, partly because Wade Wilson shares his name with the Marvel character Deadpool.

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A luxury apartment in Miami, a high-profile OnlyFans model, and a 911 call where she pleads for help after her boyfriend has been stabbed. But was it a clear case of self-defense, or was it cold-blooded murder? The story of Courtney Clenney and Christian Obumseli is a tangled web of toxic love, public fights, and shocking evidence that will make you question everything you think you know.

In this episode, we unravel the volatile relationship between the social media influencer and her boyfriend, and the tragic night that ended in Christian's death. We'll examine the evidence, from the secret recordings Christian made to the controversial elevator surveillance footage, and the ongoing legal battle that has captivated the public.

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We're breaking down 10 major true crime cases with trials happening in early 2026. From Clayton from The Bachelor's fake pregnancy scandal to a mom who allegedly killed her husband and then wrote a kid’s book about grief, these are the trials we'll be following this year.

Cases covered:

The State of New Jersey vs. Paul Caneiro

The State of Utah vs. Kevin Ellis

The Commonwealth of Massachusetts vs. Kelsey Fitzsimmons

The State of Michigan vs. Dale Warner

The State of Utah vs. Kouri Richins

The State of Washington vs. Sarah Clasen

The State of Arizona vs. Laura Owens

The State of California vs. Larry Millete

The Commonwealth of Virginia vs. Brendan Banfield

The State of Florida vs. Courtney Clenney

We'll be updating you as these trials progress throughout 2026. Stay tuned for part 2 later this year covering July-December trials!

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