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
TWD : Horrific Child Neglect in Montana, a Fatherās 911 Confession in North Carolina, and a $100M Louvre Heist
This weekās Weekly Docket is heavy. Weāre covering six shocking true-crime stories making headlines right now ā from small-town tragedies to international headlines.In Montana, a mother is charged withĀ deliberate homicideĀ after her 2-year-oā¦
TWD : Girl Fakes Pregnancy AND Birth, Jury Selection Begins in Justice for Sonya Massey, Dr. Litt's Gone Girl, & Beloved TX Science Teacher Murdered
This week onĀ The Weekly Docket: a Scottish woman fakes an entire pregnancy ā and even a newborn ā before being exposed by her own mother; new trial developments in the police shooting of Sonya Massey; the disappearance and scandal surroundiā¦
Ep 217 : What Happened to Megan Trussell?
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TWD : Grandma Poisons Baby with Antifreeze, Ellen Greenberg Update, Donna Adelson SENTENCED, and 5yo Girl Brutally Attacked by KIDS
In this weekās Weekly Docket, Iām covering four stories that are as heartbreaking as they are infuriating ā from a grandmother accused of poisoning an infant with antifreeze, to the devastating update in the Ellen Greenberg case, Donna Adelā¦
TWD : Kyren Lacy, Florida Boy Fakes Kidnapping, Laken Snelling & Missing Mom Britney Gard Found ALIVE
Kyren Lacy & the newly released surveillance footage of the crashFlorida Boy Fakes KidnappingLaken Snelling - pageant queen/cheerleader put baby in a trash bagTeen suspected of STALKING, charged in double murderMissing Mom Britney Gard Founā¦
Ep 216 : The Tragic Story of Steven Stayner
In this episode, we dive into one of Californiaās most haunting family stories ā the Stayners of Merced. In 1972, seven-year-oldĀ Steven StaynerĀ was kidnapped and held captive for seven years before bravely escaping and rescuing another chilā¦
The Weekly Docket : Michigan Church Shooting, Fugitive Captured in India, and Young Woman's Remains Found in Hoarder House
Michigan Church Shooting, Fugitive Captured in India, and Young Woman's Remains Found in Hoarder House, and FINALLY, the Yogurt Shop Murders have been solved thanks to breakthroughs in DNA testing! Our Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth andā¦
Ep 215 : Kristil Krug's Murderous Stalker
When a Colorado mom reports being terrorized by a stalker, police race to protect herāonly to uncover a far more shocking truth hiding inside closer to home than anyone realized.Our Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code MAMA foā¦
CRIME HOUSE DAILY
Crime doesnāt take a day off. And neither does Crime House Daily.Ā Hosted by self-defense instructor and advocate for victims, Katie Ring, Crime House Daily is coming to you twice every weekday, covering the biggest crime stories as they unfā¦
The Weekly Docket : Houston Bayou Bodies, Alaska Teen Identified, Gilgo Judge Ruling, FiancƩe Stabbing, and Dallas Motel Beheading
š© Five bodies found in Houston bayous ā Multiple human remains recovered across Houston waterways in mid-September ignite investigation into possible links.Ā š© Remains of missing Alaska teen identified ā The body of 18-year-old Ataja Banksā¦
Ep 214 : The Tragic Life and Death of Sandra Birchmore
At just 23 years old, Sandra Birchmore was found dead in her Canton, Massachusetts apartment. What looked like a tragic suicide soon raised questions that pointed back to her long, complicated relationship with a local police officer. In thā¦
The Weekly Docket : Travis Decker Found? Some Charges Dropped for Luigi, What REALLY Happened to Trey Reed?
To listen to the exclusive episode on Charlie Kirk's assassination with Austin, go to patreon.com/mamamysteryOur Sponsors:* Check out Happy Mammoth and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://happymammoth.com* Check out PharmaNutra and uā¦
Ep 213 : The Assassination of Charlie Kirk & Addressing the Hateful Comments I've Been Getting
In the first half of this episode, I make it clear where I stand and I call out some on the far left who have celebrated this tragedy. In the second half, I discuss the chronology of the events of September 10th-12th.Our Sponsors:* Check ouā¦
Ep 212 : The Disappearance of Trudy Appleby
In August 1996, 11-year-oldĀ Trudy ApplebyĀ 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 ā but she never came back. For nearly three decades, her case hauntā¦
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 gā¦
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 Happy Mammoth and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://happā¦
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 ofĀ Kayle Bates, finally closing the book on the 1982 murder of Janet āReneeā White. We look atĀ Stalking Samantha, the Hulu docuseries about Samantha Stitesās 13-year fight againstā¦
Ep 210 : The Baffling Disappearance of Jennifer Kesse
When 24-year-old Jennifer Kesse didnāt 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 surveillancā¦
Ep 209 : Tennessee Quadruple Murder: Manhunt for Austin Drummond
Four members of the same Tennessee family -- 21-year-old James āMatthewā 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 ā¦
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 pictuā¦
The Weekly Docket : Arkansas Hiking Trip Tragedy, Abandoned Baby in Tennessee, and Colorado Dentist Found Guilty of Murdering Wife
On this weekās Weekly Docket, weāre diving into some heavy cases making headlines right now:A family hiking trip in Arkansas turns deadly when a teacherāwith a disturbing pastāallegedly murders a couple in front of their kids.In Tennessee, ā¦
Ep 207 : Amy Bradley: The Unsolved Cruise Ship Disappearance
Amy Bradley vanished without a trace from a Caribbean cruise in March 1998āand the chilling details suggest a sinister explanation.Ā At just 23, Amy boarded Royal CaribbeanāsĀ Rhapsody of the SeasĀ for a family vacation but mysteriously disappā¦
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,Ā Til Death Do Us Part. Melissa and Daniel take on true crime stories with a twist, blending dark humor with meticulous research, and thā¦
The Weekly Docket : Texas Floods, Justice for Crystal Rogers, Teen Accused of Killing Parents, & True Crime Headlines
This week, weāre diving into the tragic flooding disaster in Texas and addressing the heated blame game thatās taken over social media. Thereās finally justice for Crystal Rogers, with her ex-boyfriend Brooks Houck found guilty nearly a decā¦
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, sheād vanished without a trace from Hannibal, Missouri. What began as an ordinary girlsā night quickly spirā¦
Weekly Docket : Bryan's Guilty Plea, Diddy's Verdicts, Noah Presgrove Update, & more
In this weekās Weekly Docket, weāre breaking down some major developments: Bryan Kohbergerās surprising guilty plea and upcoming sentencing for the Idaho murders; Sean āDiddyā Combsā mixed jury verdict and pending October sentencing; shockiā¦
BREAKING: Bryan Kohberger is Due to Accept PLEA DEAL
Hereās whatās going on with the Bryan Kohberger case, friends, and itās 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, isā¦
The Weekly Docket : A Missing Woman's Shocking Return, Church Camp Chaos, Cold-Case Confession, Fatal Neglect, and a Bizarre Kidnapping
On this weekāsĀ 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 ā¦
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 rĆ©sumĆ© was a history of buried secrets, unchecked rā¦
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 ā The Mother and Baby Home Tragedy 3. (16:31) Christina Formella Case Updates ā A Teacherās Shocking & Explicit Texts to Student 4. (25:24) Rachel Toddās Arrest and thā¦
Ep 204 : Two Days Before āI Doā: 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 sheād finally found her soulmate in James Addie, her fiancĆ© and coworker. But as inā¦
The Weekly Docket : Father on the Run, First-Date Murder Conviction, Jersey Mikeās Rescue, and Karen Read Trial Bombshells
1:00 -Ā Manhunt for Travis Decker ā Father on the Run in Washington 11:01 -Ā āFirst Dateā Murder Trial ā Maxwell Anderson and the Death of Sade Robinson 21:05 -Ā A Note in the Sandwich Shop ā Florida Woman Rescued from Months of Captivity 29:0ā¦
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,ā¦
The Weekly Docket : Washington Family Tragedy, Chrisley Pardons, JP Millerās 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 Deckerā¦
Ep 202 : The Villisca Axe Murders : Unsolved Iowa Massacre of 1912
In this episode, we take a detailed deep dive into one of Americaās darkest and most haunting unsolved mysteries:Ā The Villisca Axe Murders. On a quiet night in June of 1912, the peaceful town of Villisca, Iowa, was shaken by the brutal murdā¦
The Weekly Docket : Harvard Morgue Scandal, OnlyFans Revenge Murder, and the Shocking āPop-Tartā Abuse Case
1. (1:11) āHarvard Morgue Scandal: Former Manager Pleads Guilty to Selling Stolen Body Partsā 2. (6:06) āDeadly Hit-and-Run Horror: Alabama Man Charged with Killing Woman Using Her Own Carā 3. (9:58) āFlorida Manās Shocking Rampage: Surviā¦
The Weekly Docket: Diddy Trial Shocks, TikTok Starās 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 Mangioneās Trial for Killing UnitedHealthcare Executive Sparks Political Firestorm (11ā¦
Ep 201 : The Suspicious Disappearance of Kyron Horman
In this episode, weāre diving deep into the haunting disappearance ofĀ 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 projeā¦
THE WEEKLY DOCKET: Menendez Brothers Parole, Diddy Trial Bombshells, Blake Lively & Taylor Swift Blackmail Drama, and More
1:09 - Menendez Brothers Resentenced ā A Chance at Parole After 35 Years 6:31 - Sean āDiddyā Combs Trial: Shocking Testimony and Bombshell Revelations 15:08 - The Alexander Brothers: Luxury Real Estate Moguls Charged with Sex Trafficking (Iā¦
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 vehā¦