Mama Mystery with Kelly Evans
Mama Mystery is your go-to podcast for gripping true crime stories told with depth, empathy, and genuine curiosity. Host Kelly dives deep into high-profile and lesser-known cases alike, unraveling intricate timelines, uncovering hidden details, and exploring the humanity behind each headline. From shocking disappearances and chilling murders to compelling courtroom dramas, every episode is meticulously researched and thoughtfully narrated to keep you engaged from start to finish. Whether you're a true crime enthusiast or simply fascinated by mysteries, Mama Mystery delivers insightful storytelling that feels like a conversation with a close friend. Join Kelly and occasional co-host Austin as they...
Episodes
Ep 212 : The Disappearance of Trudy Appleby
In August 1996, 11-year-old Trudy Appleby vanished from her home in Moline, Illinois. She was last seen getting into a gray car with a young man, swimsuit and towel in hand — but she never came back. For nearly three decades, her case haunt…
Ep 211 : The Murders of Bart & Krista Halderson
In July 2021, Bart and Krista Halderson vanished from their Windsor, Wisconsin home after what was said to be a sudden holiday trip to the family cabin. As days passed with no word, suspicions grew. Friends noticed their cars still in the g…
The Weekly Docket : Minneapolis School Shooting, HS Football Player Sustains Mysterious Injuries, Introducing The Gulf Coast Stapletons, & Updates in Emmanuel Haro's Case
Minneapolis School Shooting, HS Football Player Sustains Mysterious Injuries, Introducing The Gulf Coast Stapletons, & Updates in Emmanuel Haro's CaseOur Sponsors:* Check out Armoire: https://armoire.style/MAMASupport this podcast at — http…
The Weekly Docket : Where is Baby Emmanuel Haro, The Yogurt Shop Murders, Florida Execution Record, and Sarah Grace Patrick Bond Hearing
Florida carries out its 10th execution of 2025 with the case of Kayle Bates, finally closing the book on the 1982 murder of Janet “Renee” White. We look at Stalking Samantha, the Hulu docuseries about Samantha Stites’s 13-year fight against…
Ep 210 : The Baffling Disappearance of Jennifer Kesse
When 24-year-old Jennifer Kesse didn’t show up for work on January 24, 2006, it triggered a search that would grip Florida for nearly two decades. Her condo showed no signs of forced entry. Her car was later found abandoned. And surveillanc…
Ep 209 : Tennessee Quadruple Murder: Manhunt for Austin Drummond
Four members of the same Tennessee family -- 21-year-old James “Matthew” Wilson, 20-year-old Adrianna Williams, her mother 38-year-old Cortney Rose, and 15-year-old Braydon Williams -- were found murdered in a rural Lake County woodline on …
Ep 208 : The Diabolical Dentist, James Craig, from Aurora, CO
From the outside looking in, James and Angela Craig had it all. A thriving dental practice, a beautiful home in Aurora, Colorado, and a busy family life raising six kids. They were the kind of couple everyone admired. But beneath that pictu…
The Weekly Docket : Arkansas Hiking Trip Tragedy, Abandoned Baby in Tennessee, and Colorado Dentist Found Guilty of Murdering Wife
On this week’s Weekly Docket, we’re diving into some heavy cases making headlines right now:A family hiking trip in Arkansas turns deadly when a teacher—with a disturbing past—allegedly murders a couple in front of their kids.In Tennessee, …
Ep 207 : Amy Bradley: The Unsolved Cruise Ship Disappearance
Amy Bradley vanished without a trace from a Caribbean cruise in March 1998—and the chilling details suggest a sinister explanation. At just 23, Amy boarded Royal Caribbean’s Rhapsody of the Seas for a family vacation but mysteriously disapp…
Fatal Attraction: Ryan Jenkins & Jasmine Fiore | Special Episode with Til Death Do Us Part
Today I've got something special lined up for you! It's a podcast swap with one of my absolute favorites, Til Death Do Us Part. Melissa and Daniel take on true crime stories with a twist, blending dark humor with meticulous research, and th…
The Weekly Docket : Texas Floods, Justice for Crystal Rogers, Teen Accused of Killing Parents, & True Crime Headlines
This week, we’re diving into the tragic flooding disaster in Texas and addressing the heated blame game that’s taken over social media. There’s finally justice for Crystal Rogers, with her ex-boyfriend Brooks Houck found guilty nearly a dec…
Ep 206 : Christina Whittaker : New Mom Vanishes After Night Out
In November 2009, 21-year-old Christina Whittaker went out for her first night with friends after becoming a new mom but by morning, she’d vanished without a trace from Hannibal, Missouri. What began as an ordinary girls’ night quickly spir…
Weekly Docket : Bryan's Guilty Plea, Diddy's Verdicts, Noah Presgrove Update, & more
In this week’s Weekly Docket, we’re breaking down some major developments: Bryan Kohberger’s surprising guilty plea and upcoming sentencing for the Idaho murders; Sean “Diddy” Combs’ mixed jury verdict and pending October sentencing; shocki…
BREAKING: Bryan Kohberger is Due to Accept PLEA DEAL
Here’s what’s going on with the Bryan Kohberger case, friends, and it’s stirred up a lot of emotion.Bryan Kohberger, accused of murdering four University of Idaho students: Kaylee Goncalves, Maddie Mogen, Ethan Chapin, and Xana Kernodle, is…
The Weekly Docket : A Missing Woman's Shocking Return, Church Camp Chaos, Cold-Case Confession, Fatal Neglect, and a Bizarre Kidnapping
On this week’s Weekly Docket, we cover five shocking cases making headlines. First, an Arkansas woman missing for over a year is found alive, leaving her family stunned and desperate for answers. Next, we unpack the troubling scene in Iowa …
Ep 205 : From Harvard Alumna to Mass Murderer : Dr. Amy Bishop
Amy Bishop was supposed to be the classic success story: a Harvard-educated biologist, devoted mom of four, and respected professor climbing the academic ladder. But beneath her impressive résumé was a history of buried secrets, unchecked r…
The Weekly Docket : Karen Read VERDICT!, 796 Babies found in a septic tank, Search for 3 year old Claire Bell, and an Attack on 2 MN Lawmakers
1. (1:08) The Karen Read Verdict 2. (8:18) 796 Babies in the Septic Tank – The Mother and Baby Home Tragedy 3. (16:31) Christina Formella Case Updates – A Teacher’s Shocking & Explicit Texts to Student 4. (25:24) Rachel Todd’s Arrest and th…
Ep 204 : Two Days Before ‘I Do’: The Murder of Molly Watson
Just two days before her dream Disney-themed wedding, Molly Watson was found murdered on a quiet Missouri backroad, shot execution-style. Molly had believed she’d finally found her soulmate in James Addie, her fiancé and coworker. But as in…
The Weekly Docket : Father on the Run, First-Date Murder Conviction, Jersey Mike’s Rescue, and Karen Read Trial Bombshells
1:00 - Manhunt for Travis Decker – Father on the Run in Washington 11:01 - “First Date” Murder Trial – Maxwell Anderson and the Death of Sade Robinson 21:05 - A Note in the Sandwich Shop – Florida Woman Rescued from Months of Captivity 29:0…
Ep 203 : The Turbulent Life and Tragic Fall of Aaron Hernandez: Fame, Football, and Fatal Decisions
In this episode, Austin and I dive into the complicated life and shocking downfall of Aaron Hernandez, the NFL player whose promising career unraveled amidst violence and controversy. From his challenging childhood marked by family turmoil,…
The Weekly Docket : Washington Family Tragedy, Chrisley Pardons, JP Miller’s Shocking Wedding, and Karen Read Trial Drama
0:00 Father, Travis Decker, Murdered 3 Daughters and is On The Run 9:52 JP Miller Remarries 13:58 Todd and Julie Chrisley Pardoned by Trump 20:13 Karen Read Trial Updates Keywords: Karen Read, Micah, Micah Miller, Chrisleys, Travis Decker…
Ep 202 : The Villisca Axe Murders : Unsolved Iowa Massacre of 1912
In this episode, we take a detailed deep dive into one of America’s darkest and most haunting unsolved mysteries: The Villisca Axe Murders. On a quiet night in June of 1912, the peaceful town of Villisca, Iowa, was shaken by the brutal murd…
The Weekly Docket : Harvard Morgue Scandal, OnlyFans Revenge Murder, and the Shocking ‘Pop-Tart’ Abuse Case
1. (1:11) “Harvard Morgue Scandal: Former Manager Pleads Guilty to Selling Stolen Body Parts” 2. (6:06) “Deadly Hit-and-Run Horror: Alabama Man Charged with Killing Woman Using Her Own Car” 3. (9:58) “Florida Man’s Shocking Rampage: Survi…
The Weekly Docket: Diddy Trial Shocks, TikTok Star’s Livestream Murder, Manhattan CEO Assassination, and Hawaii Bullying Attack
(0:35) Hawaii Bullying Horror: Teens Arrested After Brutal Attack on Special-Needs Woman Sparks Viral Outrage (6:17) CEO Murdered in Manhattan: Luigi Mangione’s Trial for Killing UnitedHealthcare Executive Sparks Political Firestorm (11…
Ep 201 : The Suspicious Disappearance of Kyron Horman
In this episode, we’re diving deep into the haunting disappearance of Kyron Horman, the 7-year-old boy who vanished from Skyline Elementary School in Portland, Oregon, on June 4, 2010. After posing proudly in front of his science fair proje…
THE WEEKLY DOCKET: Menendez Brothers Parole, Diddy Trial Bombshells, Blake Lively & Taylor Swift Blackmail Drama, and More
1:09 - Menendez Brothers Resentenced – A Chance at Parole After 35 Years 6:31 - Sean “Diddy” Combs Trial: Shocking Testimony and Bombshell Revelations 15:08 - The Alexander Brothers: Luxury Real Estate Moguls Charged with Sex Trafficking (I…
BONUS : Karen Read Trial Day 14 RECAP
Yesterday, we were shown unseen footage of Brian Higgins strolling around the Canton PD an hour or so after Karen Read dropped John O'Keefe off at the house on Fairview Road. The surveillance showed him doing various things like moving veh…
BONUS : Karen Read Trial Days 7-13 RECAP!
In this episode, I recap Days 7–13 of the Karen Read trial, and things got intense. Since it's a lot to cover, here are the timestamps of each day: Day 7 (1:25) Jen McCabe is still on the stand, cross with Alan Jackson. Day 8 (9:00) Parame…
The Weekly Docket: Superintendent’s Scandal, Amish Country Murder, and Cold Cases Finally Solved
1. 2:00 “Zachary Nehus Arrest: Hot Springs Superintendent’s Husband Faces Child Porn Charges Again” 2. 22:38 “Clark Perry Baldwin Convicted: Serial Killer Truck Driver Finally Found Guilty After 30 Years” 3. 27:00 “Michael Pitt Charged: ‘…
Ep 200 : Roger Keith Coleman : Virginia's Most Controversial Execution
In 1981, Wanda McCoy was brutally murdered in the small town of Grundy, Virginia. Her brother-in-law, Roger Keith Coleman, quickly became the prime suspect. Despite Coleman’s consistent claims of innocence, he was convicted and sentenced to…
The Weekly Docket: NJ Vigilante Killing, New England Serial Killer Fears, Teen Dating App Murder, and More True Crime Headlines
0:45 Deadly Confrontation Over Alleged Assault in Vineland, NJ 5:00 Serial Killer Fears After 8 Bodies Found in New England 15:00 Kansas City Firefighter-Paramedic Stabbed to Death by Ambulance Patient 20:41 Teen Mom Lured to Her Death via…
BONUS : Karen Read Trial Day 6 RECAP!
Recapping the events of April 29th in the Karen Read ReTrial! Jen McCabe takes the stand and Judge Bev issues a stern warning to the Defense regarding their relationship with ARCCA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co…
BONUS : Karen Read Trial Day 5 RECAP!
In Day 5, we heard from forensic data analyist and product manager for Cellbrite, Ian Whiffin, regarding the infamous google search, "hos long to die in cold". Then, there was a voir dire for the two ARCCA experts, Daniel Wolfe and Andrew R…
Ep 199 : The Wichita Massacre : The Carr Brothers
In this episode, we’re diving into one of the most brutal and heartbreaking cases in Kansas history—the Wichita Massacre. Over the course of just six days in December 2000, brothers Reginald and Jonathan Carr left a trail of unimaginable vi…
BONUS EPISODE : Karen Read Trial Recap : DAY 3 & 4
In Day 3 of Karen Read’s trial, jurors heard revealing text messages between Karen and John O’Keefe, highlighting tension and insecurity in their relationship. The prosecution presented a controversial clip from a recent interview, where Ka…
BONUS EPISODE : Karen Read Trial Recap : DAY 2
The second trial of the Commonwealth vs. Karen Read started this week and I break it down each day for you in 30 minutes or less! If you appreciate this kind of content, please share it with a friend and I would love you forever! Learn mor…
The Weekly Docket : FSU Shooting, Belize Plane Hijacking, Judge Convicted of Wife's Murder?!
TIMESTAMPS: (0:36) Florida State University Shooting: Phoenix Ikner Identified as Shooter in Campus Tragedy (4:20) Cold Case Solved: Paul Hicks Arrested for Wife Regina Rowe Hicks’ 2001 Murder (7:15) Bronx Apartment Horror: 4-Year-Old Girl…
BONUS EPISODE: Karen Read Trial Recap : DAY 1
The second trial of the Commonwealth vs. Karen Read started yesterday and I break it down for you in 30 minutes or less! If you appreciate this kind of content, please share it with a friend and I would love you forever. 2:50 - The Prosecu…
Ep 198 : The Disappearance of Brian Shaffer
In April 2006, 27-year-old medical student Brian Shaffer walked into a popular college bar in Columbus, Ohio and never walked out. Despite security footage showing him entering the Ugly Tuna Saloona, no camera ever caught him leaving. With …
Introducing: The Weekly Docket
The Weekly Docket is a new segment I'm introducing where I discuss some of the top headlines from the week! Let me know what you think! 1:00 Menendez Brothers Update 5:30 Indiana Cold Case, Solved After 50+ Years 8:10 Missing 82-year-old …