Episodes

In San Francisco, a 36-year-old woman is discovered murdered inside her apartment. The police track down leads, but each seems to point to a dead end. Questions linger. Who would want the woman dead? And could a childhood tie hold the answer? Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Lisa Valdez. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreon Visit our website ...

A group of friends celebrate their graduation by taking a trip to Myrtle Beach, SC. But when one ends up dead, the police immediately suspect her ex-boyfriend. Could a history of violence be at play? And was it caused by a text message? Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of 18-year-old Natalie Martin. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreon Visit our ...

In June 2002, a 15-year-old girl was watering plants in her friend's front yard. But when a man pulled into the driveway and abducted the teenager, she made a choice. She decided she would not let the stranger determine whether she lived or died. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the story of Kara Robinson and her kidnapper Richard Marc Evonitz. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook Group ...

In 2023, the number of missing women and girls in Portland is nearing record heights. And with the bodies of several women turning up over just a few months, some have begun fearing the worst. Are these victims connected? And could a serial killer be hunting the streets? Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to cover a developing story out of Oregon. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscri...

It's 1974, and the bodies of several missing women begin turning up. Bite marks on the body, and other startling details, lead police to believe they are on the hunt for a serial killer. But who could be behind such depraved acts? Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the "Mad Biter," Richard Otto Macek. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreon Visit our website...

Check the Locks is bringing you two cases this week! Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss not one but two developing stories. First, what would drive a woman to kill her mother? The answer may surprise you. Next, a man with a history of mental illness kills his live-in girlfriend over text messages on her phone. Will this pair of cases be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreon ...

It's 1955 in Berkley, CA, and the disappearance of a 14-year-old girl has shocked the Bay Area. And when a woman finds the girl's belongings in a box in her basement, a suspect emerges. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the disappearance of Stephanie Bryan. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreon Visit our website and leave a voicemail! Subscribe and Revie...

A 17-year-old girl has her life stolen from her while trying to purchase collectible cups. Her murder shocks a small Illinois community, but sometimes the "why" remains a mystery. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the senseless murder of Adara Bunn. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreon Visit our website and leave a voicemail! Subscribe and Review on App...

The body of a 78-year-old woman is discovered in her home, leaving the police baffled. Who would want to hurt such a gentle person? And when the crime scene is analyzed, the evidence leads to a familial connection. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive into the dark to discuss the murder of Barbara Olson. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreon Visit our website and leave a voicemail! Subscri...

A man walks into a police station and admits he helped a friend dispose of her husband's body. She claims it was self-defense, but the police eventually begin to believe the murder may be a pre-meditated act. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss a breaking case out of Middletown, OH. Will this case make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreon Visit our website and leave a voicemail! Subscrib...

When a circus performer is shot dead in his home, the end is only the beginning. And to understand "why?" his family's troubled history needs revisiting. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of the "Lobster Boy," Grady Stiles Jr. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreon Visit our website and leave a voicemail! Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts ...

A year after her husband's sudden death, a woman writes a book to help children with grief. But in a surprise twist, the woman was arrested for her husband's murder a year later. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Eric Richins and breaking news out of Utah. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreon Visit our website and leave a voicemail! Subscr...

When a woman is discovered brutally murdered in her home, the police immediately focus on her estranged husband. The community turns on the man, and the case goes cold. But years later, detectives get the break they've been waiting for. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Jonelle Melton. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreon Visit our website ...

When a man wakes up and finds his daughter and girlfriend missing, he immediately contacts the police. But sadly, the search would lead to a heartbreaking discovery. And a neighbor with a security camera catches the unlikely suspect. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they head to New Orleans to discuss the murder of Bella Fontenelle. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Donate to PreventChildAbuse.org Donate to the Fontenelle GoFundMe Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Join Ou...

Tenants begin to go missing from a Sacramento boarding house. At first, the police ignore reports. But as the number of disappearances skyrockets, authorities finally take action. And as bodies appear, their main suspect disappears into the wind. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the "Death House Landlady," Dorthea Puente. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Pat...

In 1990, over Memorial Day weekend, a Florida woman was shot dead at her front door. And her attacker was dressed as a clown. For decades the case went unsolved, despite police having a strong suspect. But in 2017, authorities arrested and charged Shelia Keen Warren. Now, in 2023, the case may finally be closed. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss updates in the story of the "Killer Clown." Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us:...

In the years between December 1971 and June 1983, women in Alaska were turning up dead. With most of the victims being sex workers, the police believed they were dealing with a serial killer. And when the truth revealed the community housed a wolf in sheep's clothing, the shock set in. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss Alaska's "Butcher Baker," Robert Hansen. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Join Our...

On October 25th, 1994, a distressed woman arrived at a man's door. She claimed she'd had been the victim of a carjacking, and her two children were still in the car. Over several days the woman, and her husband, would hold a press conference begging for their children's safe return. But as detectives continued to investigate, they discovered something far more sinister. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murderous mother, Susan Smith. Will this case ...

When the body of a murdered man turns up on the University of Missouri campus, questions begin to swirl. And when the police interview the victim's friends, they learn they may be looking for one of their own. And a story of sex and a secret affair comes to light. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Jesse Valencia. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our...

A bright young woman from Texas dreamt of something bigger. She moved to Pennsylvania and graduated from Bryn Mawr. And when she was 25 years old, she met an intellectual man involved in the counter-culture movement. And when the woman disappears, the events that unfold play out over decades. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Holly Maddux by the "Unicorn Killer." Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram ...

Two women, who have been friends since childhood, meet the men of their dreams. But when the romance fades, new relationships bloom. And someone ends up dead. But who could have taken the man's life? And will the group turn on each other? Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Michael Strickland. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreon Visit our we...

A mother of 3 seems to have it all. She's successful in her career, has good friends, and has a seemingly loving husband. But when she doesn't show up for work, the police take a deeper look. And things between the couple may not be so loving after all. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they discuss the ongoing investigation into the disappearance of Ana Walshe. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Pat...

A pair of high school sweethearts marry shortly after graduation. Both get promising jobs and buy a home in Utah's Woods Cross. On the surface, they appear to be living the American dream. But when the husband comes home from work to find his wife murdered in their bedroom, questions about the relationship begin to form. Could the husband have staged the murder of his young wife? Or was someone else involved? These questions and more would take over three decades to answer. Join Olivia Cornu and...

A single mother goes out drinking with her boyfriend in 1986. When the couple gets into an argument on the way home, the woman decides to exit the vehicle. And only 12 hours later, her body is discovered in Green Bay, Wisconsin marsh. With no clues and little evidence, the case goes cold. But decades later, DNA testing helps to put Green Bay's oldest cold case to rest. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Lisa Holstead. Will this case be enou...