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The Disappearance of Hailey Buzbee
Feb. 16, 2026

The Disappearance of Hailey Buzbee

In Indiana, a 17-year-old girl vanishes after online contact with a man hiding behind a screen — and the trail will lead across state lines to a remote Ohio forest. Resulting in a tragic end. Join John Conner as he dives deep...

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Stolen From a Sleepover
Feb. 9, 2026

Stolen From a Sleepover

A window left open. A knife in the dark. A 12-year-old taken from her own sleepover. The case would gain national attention, but end in every parent's worst nightmare. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discus...

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Protected by a Predator
Feb. 2, 2026

Protected by a Predator

In October 2015, 27-year-old Sasha Samsudean was found murdered in her downtown Orlando apartment—no forced entry, no broken locks. The answer wasn’t outside. It was already inside the building. Watching, waiting, and wearing...

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The Murdered Minister
Jan. 19, 2026

The Murdered Minister

In 1965, a white minister and father of four answered the call after Bloody Sunday — only to be ambushed on a dark Alabama street. Beaten by segregationists, denied lifesaving care, and left to die, his murder would end in ac...

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The One Hit Wonder Muder
Jan. 12, 2026

The One Hit Wonder Muder

A once prominent musician disappears without a trace. Years pass before the truth surfaces — hidden in plain sight. And a tale of greed, adultery, and murder is exposed. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to disc...

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A Dispute Between Neighbors
Jan. 5, 2026

A Dispute Between Neighbors

On a quiet Pennsylvania street, long-simmering tensions between neighbors turn into bloodshed. And the violent act is caught on camera. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Crystal Kennery....

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Monday Night Murder
Dec. 29, 2025

Monday Night Murder

A Monday night football game. A family at home. And a moment that spiraled into irreversible violence. Serving as a reminder that the most dangerous situations don’t always come from outside of the home. Join John Conner as h...

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The Grinch of Florida
Dec. 23, 2025

The Grinch of Florida

A quiet Christmas Eve in Brevard County ends in violence and betrayal, serving as a reminder that the most dangerous threats don’t always come from strangers. Join John Conner as he discusses the real-life Grinch of Florida, ...

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The Disappearance of Melissa Brannen
Dec. 15, 2025

The Disappearance of Melissa Brannen

On a cold December night in 1989, a five-year-old girl vanished from a Christmas party—without a scream, without a trace, and without ever coming home. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the disappeara...

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The Grapevine Christmas Killings
Dec. 8, 2025

The Grapevine Christmas Killings

On Christmas Day, 2011, terror struck a town in Texas. A whispered 911 call, a family gathering turned deadly, and a killer dressed as Santa Claus. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the Grapevine Chri...

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The Murder of Za'Zell Preston
Dec. 1, 2025

The Murder of Za'Zell Preston

What should have been a night of celebration turned into a tragedy marked by escalating abuse and a chilling scene no child should ever witness. As investigators peeled back the layers of their victim's life, they uncovered t...

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The Monster of Allentown
Nov. 24, 2025

The Monster of Allentown

Between 1992 and 1993, the quiet city of Allentown, Pennsylvania, was stalked by a predator who seemed to strike at random and disappear without a trace. As bodies were discovered and survivors came forward with chilling acco...

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A Very Special Halloween
Oct. 29, 2025

A Very Special Halloween

It's Halloween, and we are sending Olivia out with a truly terrifying case. In August 1990, the quiet college town of Gainesville, Florida, was gripped by terror. Over just four days, five students were brutally murdered by a...

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The Trick-Or-Treat Murders
Oct. 26, 2025

The Trick-Or-Treat Murders

Halloween night, 1957 — a knock at the door, a masked visitor, and a single gunshot that leaves a man dead. But this wasn’t a random attack. Behind the disguise lies a story of jealousy, obsession, and betrayal that shattered...

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True Crime for the Short on Time: The Luna Family Murders
Oct. 22, 2025

True Crime for the Short on Time: The Luna Family Murders

In September of 1993, what began as a petty theft spiraled into one of Arizona’s most brutal family murders. When a man who was convinced the system had failed him decided to take justice into his own hands. And sadly, an inn...

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Neighborhood Stories
Oct. 19, 2025

Neighborhood Stories

This week, a new Netflix documentary has inspired a deeper look at neighborhood violence. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss two stories where Halloween went wrong. Will these cases b...

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True Crime for the Short on Time: If I Die, It Was Greg
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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True Crime for the Short on Time: Louisiana Amber Alert Update
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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The Minnesota Waitress Murders PT. 3
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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The Minnesota Waitress Murders PT. 2
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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An Important Update From Check The Locks
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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The Minnesota Waitress Murders PT. 1
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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True Crime for the Short on Time: Paityn, Evelyn, & Olivia - An Update
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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Cyanide and Secrets
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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