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Oct. 15, 2025

True Crime for the Short on Time: If I Die, It Was Greg

In Massachusetts, Kylee Monteiro was young, pregnant, and hopeful — until a chilling text to her sister read, “If I die, it was Greg.” Days later, she was gone. When police began to dig into her disappearance, the truth they ...

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Oct. 12, 2025

True Crime for the Short on Time: Louisiana Amber Alert Update

A Louisiana woman is brutally murdered. Then, her killer kidnaps her young daughters. When the ordeal is over, the police will be left with two bodies. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to disc...

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Oct. 8, 2025

The Minnesota Waitress Murders PT. 3

Cold case detectives will stop at nothing to find answers. And when old evidence is reviewed with fresh eyes, a killer comes into focus. But would there be enough to build a case? Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they div...

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Oct. 5, 2025

The Minnesota Waitress Murders PT. 2

Joseph Ture was now the main suspect in two murder cases. What came next baffled investigators. Including baffling confessions written in letters to a judge. But would a solid alibi prove that Ture was playing an insidious ga...

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Oct. 1, 2025

An Important Update From Check The Locks

Join John and Olivia as they discuss an important update about the podcast Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/check-the-locks-a-true-crime-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Pri...

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Sept. 28, 2025

The Minnesota Waitress Murders PT. 1

A quiet walk home from a late-night shift. A small-town waitress is closing out the till. What starts with a family murder spans decades across Minnesota. Young women vanish or are found brutally murdered. Leaving behind a tr...

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Sept. 24, 2025

True Crime for the Short on Time: Paityn, Evelyn, & Olivia - An Update

In Washington State, a father picks up his daughters for visitation. When he fails to bring them home, their mother reports the girls missing. As a search begins, a mother's worst fears become reality. Now, it seems that the ...

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Sept. 21, 2025

Cyanide and Secrets

In 2013, a Doctor of Neurology, and rising star, collapsed suddenly in her Pittsburgh home. Days later, she was gone. As investigators searched for answers, they discovered her husband had purchased a deadly poison just befor...

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Sept. 17, 2025

True Crime for the Short on Time: A Secret in the Closet

When a welfare check leads South Carolina deputies to a quiet Myrtle Beach home, they expect a routine visit. But what they find is anything but. A blood-covered woman answers the door—and inside, a horrifying trail leads off...

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Sept. 10, 2025

Left In The Woods PT. 2

For 26 years, Bob Siders fought for justice. Hoping to find his daughter's killer. Thanks to the work of dedicated investigators, Bob finally got the answers he was looking for. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive ...

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Sept. 7, 2025

Left In The Woods

In the summer of 1989, an 18-year-old girl vanished after a night out with friends in Newaygo, Michigan. Three months later, a hunter made a chilling discovery deep in the Manistee National Forest—her brutally beaten body. Fo...

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Sept. 3, 2025

True Crime for the Short on Time: A Drive With The Wife

In September 2025, a traffic stop in southern Illinois uncovered a chilling scene—a man behind the wheel with his wife's lifeless body in the car. Investigators soon traced the crime back to the couple’s home. What led to thi...

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Aug. 31, 2025

True Crime for the Short on Time: The McStay Family

In 2010, an everyday family vanished from their Southern California home without a trace. Their SUV was found near the border, and many believed they had fled to Mexico. But years later, a shocking discovery in the Mojave Des...

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Aug. 27, 2025

True Crime for the Short on Time: Killer of 100 Boys

In the late 1990s, Lahore, Pakistan, was gripped by fear when a mysterious figure began preying on the most vulnerable—runaway and homeless boys. When police received a chilling letter of confession, the horrifying truth was ...

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Aug. 24, 2025

The Babysitter. The Monster.

When San Diego parents used a reputable childcare site, they thought their children were safe. Instead, the trusted babysitter and her boyfriend committed horrifying crimes against the most vulnerable kids. Join John Conner a...

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Aug. 17, 2025

The Girl Who Never Came Home

On August 21st, 1996, an 11-year-old girl vanished from her quiet Moline, Illinois, neighborhood. Witnesses reported seeing her climb into a gray sedan with an unknown man—and she was never seen again. For decades, the case w...

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Aug. 13, 2025

True Crime for the Short on Time: Rocky Top's Killer Son

In April 2020, a 38-year-old woman was shot in her sleep. The shooter? Her 16-year-old son—angry over a confiscated phone. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Sandy Willi...

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Aug. 10, 2025

True Crime for the Short on Time: Major League Murder

In June 2021, a quiet Lake Tahoe family home became the scene of a calculated ambush. Two years later, the shocking truth emerged—a former MLB pitcher and a trusted family friend were behind the attack. Join Olivia Cornu and ...

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Aug. 6, 2025

True Crime for the Short on Time: Whispered Words

Just days before Christmas 1991, a 16-year-old girl was brutally attacked inside her home. Investigating the murder would lead to a case of teenage jealousy, stalking, and a cold-blooded plan for revenge. Join Olivia Cornu an...

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Aug. 3, 2025

True Crime for the Short on Time: Plastic Graves

A missing couple. A submerged car. And a smell that no one could ignore. What started as a missing person's investigation turned into a nightmarish discovery. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss a devel...

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July 30, 2025

True Crime for the Short on Time: Murder in Amish Country

A peaceful Amish morning is shattered when a 23-year-old expecting mother is found murdered in her Pennsylvania home. With few clues, many wonder who could commit such a devastating act of violence. Join Olivia Cornu and John...

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July 27, 2025

Where's Savannah?

A night out in Kentucky ends in tragedy when a 22-year-old mother of four disappears after leaving a bar with three men. Six months later, her body is found buried behind a home—and the truth finally comes to light. Join Oliv...

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July 23, 2025

True Crime for the Short on Time: Go Big or Go Home

When a man's father makes a startling confession, he has no choice but to call the police. And inside a quiet Texas home, the truth lay wrapped in plastic—hidden for over a month. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they div...

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July 16, 2025

True Crime for the Short on Time: A Karaoke Killing

A summer night in Buckeye Lake, Ohio, turns deadly when a man is shot while singing karaoke with his girlfriend. As stunned bar patrons scramble for answers, investigators uncover a tangled web of jealousy and revenge. Join O...

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