Don't Blame The Mom
Don't Blame The Mom is a weekly true crime podcast where friends Hannah & Kate discuss and dive into cases of the worlds most infamous serial killers from around the world.From the most notorious investigations to some more obscure, these fascinating cases won't fail to shock. Whilst some killers and psychologists have tried to blame the Mom or a parental killer on the reason these evil acts have been committed... we'll let you decide where the blame lies; if its nature, nurture or perhaps both.
Episodes
EP139: America's Most Hated Woman? Casey Anthony-The Murder of Caylee Part 1
When a 3 year old girl is reported missing in Orlando Florida in 2008 hope amongst people soon turned to fear.Suspicion quickly fell on her mother 22 year old Casey Anthony who didn't bother reporting her daughter's alleged abduction despit…
EP138: When Love Turns Deadly - The Murder of Phoenix Spencer Horn
A beautiful 21 year old woman was savagely murdered & decapitated by the person whom she really believed loved her. Phoenix Spencer Horn had spoken to her mother that evening before she was brutally slain by her boyfriend, 27 year old Ewan …
EP137: Killer Identified 'The Yogurt Shop Murders' Part 2
Finally after 34 years the violent serial killer responsible for the brutal yogurt shop murders has been identified thanks to advancements in DNA technology. Prolific sexual predator Robert Eugene Brashers had frustratingly gone through lif…
EP136: Killer Identified 'The Yogurt Shop Murders' Part 1
In December 1991 emergency responders were called to a blaze in a yogurt shop in Austin, Texas. As the smoke cleared they were met with a horrifying sight...Four girls 17 year old Jennifer Harbison, 17 year old Eliza Thomas, 15 year old Sar…
EP135: Unsolved, The Brutal Murder Of Lindsay Buziak
It was a vicious murder that shocked the residents of British Columbia, Canada, when 24 year old Lindsay Buziak was found dead in February 2008.The smart, kind, & popular real estate agent had been showing a mysterious couple around a prope…
EP134: The Murder Of Amber Hagerman, Origins Of The Amber Alert
Crime talk timestamp : 12:42 minutes inIt was January 13th 1996 in Arlington, Texas as 9 year old Amber Hagerman was riding her bike in an abandoned car park with her little brother. As it was mere yards from her grandparents home & also br…
EP133: The Mystery Of Lord Lucan With Guest Crime Historian Lindsay Siviter
*Please note that in parts of this episode the sound on one of the microphones is not as loud as the other mics. We had some sound issues with a wireless mic as we were recording away from the studio & usual equipment.However you can still …
EP132: Interview with 'The Real ManHunter' Colin Sutton
This is beyond exciting for us today, because if you have listened since the first ever episode of our podcast, you will know that a certain name has popped up many times. A man who helped bring an end to a deadly murder spree that terrifie…
EP131: Colin Pitchfork 'The Pathway Killer' Part 2
Crime Talk Timestamp: 11:28 minutes in This is the concluding part to our deep dive into the heinous case of British school girl killer Colin Pitchfork. After attacking, raping & killing 15 year old Lynda Mann in 1983 he left her body on a …
EP130: Colin Pitchfork 'The Pathway Killer' Part 1
To skip straight to the case-12:52 DNA fingerprinting s a valuable forensic tool that has been hugely instrumental in helping police identify criminals.But where did it  begin? When did this cutting edge technology become available leading …
EP129: Mistaken, The Murder Of Jonelle Melton
Skip straight to the crime talk at 13:03On September 14th 2019 33 year old much loved teacher Jonelle Melton failed to show up to teach her class at the local school. Concerned colleagues ask her estranged husband Micheal to drive over  to …
EP128: Host Of 'Body Bags' Joseph Scott Morgan On The Idaho Four Murders
In today's episode we welcome back a special guest, forensic death investigator Joseph Scott Morgan. You may recognise Joseph as the host of hugely successful podcast Body Bags, he is also a Professor at Jackson State University & is consid…
EP127: Misty Cockerill, Surviving The Abbotsford Killer
Crime talk timestamp-12:07 It was October 13th 1995 in Abbotsford, British Columbia, Canada as two young girls were walking home from a house party. They hear a rustling in the bushes & suddenly a man leaps out of the darkness brandishing a…
EP126: The Murder Of Mark Kilroy
Crime talk timestamp-13:45On March 14th 1989 Mark Kilroy, a 21 year old University of Texas at Austin student, suddenly went missing when he was separated from friends after leaving a bar. He had been having a great time letting his hair do…
EP125: 'The Uber Killer' The Murder Of Samantha Josephson
Crime talk timestamp-15:58 minutes After a fun night of socialising with friends & having a letting your hair down many people have at some point ended the night by ordering a cab to take us safely home.Or nowadays with the convenience of v…
EP124: The Murder Of Audrii Cunningham
Crime talk timestamp: 14:45 minutes inHow well do we know someone that we would call a friend  ? How well would you need to know someone before allowing them to stay on your property so they're living amongst your most precious things?And n…
EP123: The Murder of Bobby Ryan Mr Moonlight'
Crime talk timestamp 9:23 minutes.It was the morning of June 3rd 2011 as local part time DJ Bobby Ryan also known as 'Mr Moonlight' said goodbye to his girlfriend & walked out the door of her farm in County Tipperary, Ireland. Sadly little …
EP122: Christopher Wilder 'The Beauty Queen Killer' Part 2
Crime talk timestamp: 16:40 minutes In the concluding part to our deep dive on serial killer Christopher Wilder, we see how he lures more young women into his car with the promise of a photo shoot or even by force. His deadly spree continue…
EP122: Christopher Wilder 'The Beauty Queen Killer' Part 2
Crime talk timestamp: 16:40 minutesIn the concluding part to our deep dive on serial killer Christopher Wilder, we see how he lures more young women into his car with the promise of a photo shoot or even by force.His deadly spree continues …
EP121: Christopher Wilder 'The Beauty Queen Killer' Part 1
Crime talk timestamp: 11:08 Just imagine what you would do if you were a young girl shopping in a busy mall, it's broad daylight & an attractive normal looking man approaches you. He tells you that you are pretty, & that you've got what it …
EP120: Mary Vincent: Surviving Lawrence Singleton 'The Mad Chopper'
Crime talk timestamp: 9:02 minutes It was the 29th of September in 1978, when 15 year old Mary Vincent who had run away from home was trying to hitchhike to Los Angeles, California.A seemingly friendly looking man eventually pulls up & happ…
EP119: Australias Heartbreak: The Murder Of Anita Cobby Part 2
Crime talk timestamp: 9:00 minutes In the concluding episode to the heart breaking case of 26 year old nurse Anita Cobby, we look at how five men come to be suspects in her brutal murder.As Australian investigators work round the clock to b…
EP118: Australia's Heartbreak: The Murder Of Anita Cobby Part 1
Crime talk timestamp: 6:32 minutes in It was the 2nd February 1986 in the Australian suburb of Blacktown, New South Wales, when 26 year old nurse Anita Cobby said goodbye to her friends & began to make her way home from the station. But tra…
EP117: 'Killer Couples' The Murder Of Sarah Mayhew
Crime talk timestamp: 7:23 minutes On 8th March 2024 38 year old Sarah Mayhew was spotted entering the flat of a man named Steven Sansom in Sutton, England.After this mother of two was never seen alive again .When dismembered body parts beg…
EP116: The Murder Of Dylan Redwine Part 2
Crime talk timestamp : 14:30 minutes In the concluding episode of our deep dive into the case of 13 year old Dylan Redwine we reveal how law enforcement & FBI close in on his killer .It is found to be even more shocking when the brutal kill…
EP115: The Murder Of Dylan Redwine Part 1
Crome talk timestamp : 9:34 minutes One of the most despicable & deplorable acts that a man can commit is to purposely cause the death of a member of his own family. But what about when it is the brutal death of their own child…?The very th…
EP114: Gary Hilton: The National Forest Serial Killer Part 2
Crime talk timestamp : 8: minutes This is the concluding part to our deep dive on brutal American serial killer Gary Hilton. He would stalk his victims using his binoculars & knowledge of beautiful National Parks to hunt for victims . As th…
EP113: Gary Hilton: The National Forest Serial Killer part 1
Crime talk timestamp: 7:50 minutes Sometimes there is nothing better than going for a nice walk to help you relax & enjoy nature whilst escaping the hectic buzz of a city …This is one of the many reasons why lots of people enjoy hiking in A…
EP112: The Crossbow Killer: The Murders Of Carol, Louise & Hannah Hunt
Crime talk timestamp: 10:21 minutesIt was a normal afternoon on July 9th 2024 in the peaceful & affluent area of Bushey, Hertfordshire in England But on this day which had started just like any other for residents on this quiet cul de sac, …
EP111: Generational Evil: The Murders Of Ashley Pond & Miranda Gaddis Part 2
Crime talk timestamp: 4:40 minutes in This is the concluding part to our deep dive into the unbelievable case of Ward Weaver III. In today’s episode we look at what could have happened in his life that may have contributed to turning him in…
EP110: Generational Evil: The Murders Of Ashley Pond & Miranda Gaddis Part 1
Crime talk timestamp- 10:07 minutesThere have been many times when we have come across a story of a brutal killer, or a case where a persons acts seem so evil that we have questioned were they born this way? Or was it perhaps something that…
EP109: When Rejection Turns To Murder: The Tragic Case Of Lilie James
Crime talk timestamp : 11:50 minutes It was the evening of October 25th 2023, when 21 year old water polo coach Lilie James entered the gymnasium washrooms after finishing work. She had always felt safe and comfortable in St Andrews cathedr…
EP108: Somebody Knows..The Disappearance Of Claudia Lawrence pt2
Crime talk timestamp : 9:56 minutes Today’s episode concludes our two part deep dive into the case of 35 year old Claudia Lawrence who disappeared on March 18th 2009 from Heworth, York, England .Claudia had last spoken to her parents on the…
EP107: Somebody Knows ..The Disappearance of Claudia Lawrence pt1
Crime talk timestamp: 12:09 minutes It started out as a normal day on the 18th of March 2009 as 35-year-old chef, Claudia Lawrence left her work to head home in Heworth, York, England.After speaking to both of her parents later that evening…
EP106: Escaping The Toolshed Killer: The Case Of Amanda Burney & Ethan Walton
Crime Talk Timestamp: 7 minutes It was early on the morning of September 8th 2010 as 19 year old Ethan walton & his 20 year old girlfriend Amanda Burney drive towards an isolated property in Prague, Oklahoma to sell some land to a man they …
EP105: 'Forever 13’ The Tragic Case Of Daniel Morcombe Part 2
Crime Talk Timestamp: 1 minute In this concluding part to the case of 13 year old Daniel Morcombe, we see how the Australian police refuse to give up on finding the man responsible for his disappearance.This leads to them launching a long &…
EP104: ‘Forever 13’ The Tragic Case Of Daniel Morcombe Part 1
Crime talk timestamp: 11:05 minutes.It was a sunny Sunday on December 7th 2003 as 13 year old Daniel Morcombe left his home on the Sunshine Coast, Queensland, Australia, to buy some christmas gifts for his family.As he said goodbye & walked…
EP103: Death On Her Doorstep: The Murder Of Sally Anne Bowman
Crime talk timestamp: 13:45It was the 25th September 2005 and 18 year old upcoming British model Sally Anne Bowman had enjoyed a night out in her local town of Croydon, South London . In the early hours of the morning her on again off again…
EP102: A Killer In Calgary: The Evil Crimes Of Douglas Garland
Crime Talk Timestamp-10:40 minutes It was a beautiful sunny day on June 29th 2014 in Calgary, Alberta, as 66 year old Alvin & his 53 year old wife Kathy Liknes finished up their estate sale. After which they had a cozy night in with their 5…
EP101: ‘The Botched Italian Job’ The Murder Of Meredith Kercher Part 2
Crime talk timestamp : 6:55 minutes Today’s episode concludes our 2 parter on the horrific murder & consequent investigation of 21 year old British student Meredith Kercher . Following the discovery of her body in her shared flat in Perugia…