Episodes

In 1985, a trucker discovered the body of a lifeless woman when he stopped to use the bathroom on the side of the road 14 miles north of Amarillo, TX. Authorities begin investigating it's clear that hitchhiking is involved. But many questions remain. Did the woman know her killer? And could there be more victims? Join Olivia Cornu and John as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Gail Lenore Smith. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram Twit...

An emergency room nurse returns home from work to find an attacker in her home. Choosing a fighting spirit helps her to escape the deadly situation with her life. As police investigate, the source of the attack becomes clear. And betrayal is at the center of the crime. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they discuss the attempted murder and survival of Susan Koonhousen. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to ...

It's Memorial Day weekend, 1990, and a woman is making pancakes for her son and his friends. But an unexpected knock on the door interrupts the group's breakfast. Upon opening the door, the woman was face to face with a clown holding balloons and flowers. But what seems like a sweet gesture quickly turns sinister. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Marlene Warren by a killer clown. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Foll...

On December 26th, 1973, director William Friedkin introduced the world to one of the scariest films of all time. The Exorcist. The movie has become a cultural milestone surrounded by its mythology. But perhaps the most frightening story involves an unknown extra in the film. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss Paul Bateson and New York's "Bag Murders." Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook...

In the 1980s, police discover the bodies of two teenage boys. One victim died in Maine, while the other is in Nebraska. Both were stripped of their clothes and bound. The killer had stabbed one boy. The other strangled. But bite marks found on the bodies may tie both murders together. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the Woodford Slasher, John Joubert. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Join Our Faceb...

A heavily intoxicated 19-year-old young woman leaves the college bar where she works with four men. Later, the men leave her on the side of the road, where she is struck and killed by a rideshare driver. Now the question of consent and what happened that night are left to linger. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the sexual assault and death of Madison Brooks. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Join Ou...

In 1968, the editor of a small town paper received a phone call. The voice on the other end provided the names and locations of three dead women. Knowing there was a mass murder on the loose terrified the community. But many questions remained. Was the monster a friend or neighbor? Would they kill again? And could the community overcome racial differences in the segregated south to catch a killer? Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss South Carolina's Gaffn...

A Michigan man goes missing on Christmas Eve after telling friends he was meeting someone from a dating app. When police locate the date, the story quickly turns to murder, mental illness, and cannibalism. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Kevin Bacon by his Grindr date, Mark David Latunski. 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...

When a train conductor finds the body of a 17-year-old intellectually disabled girl on the tracks, he immediately calls 911. But who would want the girl dead? And is a sinister mother pulling all the strings? Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Vera Jo Reigle and the woman behind it, Cheri "Sugarbabe" Brooks. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patre...

A young woman gets drafted by the University of Virginia to play lacrosse. As she lives out her dreams and prepares for law school, she gets involved with a hot-tempered man with a drinking problem. Will jealousy lead to a sinister end? Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Yeardley Love. Will this story be enough to make you...check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreon Visit our website Su...

On December 29th, 1977, a 51-year-old man was shot dead in the driveway of his Sacramento home. With no suspects and almost no evidence, police were at a standstill. But they had no idea they were about to be working on some of the most gruesome crimes that the city, and the country, had ever seen. And the killer they would hunt would have a strange appetite. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the Vampire of Sacramento, Richard Trenton Chase. Will this c...

On November 13th, 2022, four college students were found stabbed to death in their home near the University of Idaho. As police searched for a killer, the nation became gripped by the case. And just when things felt like they were at a standstill, a suspect was arrested and charged. But the question of "why?" remains. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murders of Madison Mogen, Kaylee Goncalves, Xana Kernodle, and Ethan Chapin. Will this case be enou...

It's Thanksgiving, 2006, and a 911 call comes into a dispatcher in Memphis, TN. Jeffery Scott tells the dispatcher that his wife is unconscious and has been for some time. Scott would claim his wife suffered from alcoholic ketoacidosis. But could there be a monstrous side to Jeffery Scott? Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Ashley Pittman Scott. Will this case be enough to make you...check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Join Our ...

Marianne Bachmeier's seven-year-old daughter, Anna, is sexually assaulted and murdered by a neighbor. During the trial, Marianne decided to take justice into her own hands. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they visit a German case that made headlines in 1980. 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 Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Check the Locks is Supported By: Audible: ...

A fisherman discovers a human head floating in a Tennesse lake. As authorities work to solve the case, all signs point to a local man with a darkly mysterious past. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murders of Adam and Samantha Chrismer by Howard Hawk Willis. 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 Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts ...

During a welfare check, a 67-year-old man is found dead. Police immediately look into his final days. All signs point to the man's stepdaughter. She claims innocence, but prosecutors suggest a murderous plan for revenge. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they discuss Jade Janks and the murder of Thomas Merriman. 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 Subscribe and Review on Apple...

In 1993, a 15-year-old girl left a note saying she was visiting her boyfriend. She was never seen again. And with no leads or suspects, the family turns to a psychic detective for help. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Becky Stowe. 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 Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Check the Locks i...

In Harlem, NY, a 16-year-old girl is stabbed by her boyfriend. The reason? Jealousy over a phone call from another boy. Join Oliva Cornu and John Conner as they discuss the murder of Saniyah Lawrence. 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 Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Check the Locks is Supported By: Audible: Enjoy 30 Days for Fee and Support Check the Locks Great Lakes K...

It's Christmas Eve, 2008, and the Ortega family celebrated with family and friends. But a knock on the door, and a sinister Santa, would turn the family's celebration into a nightmare. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss Covina, CA's "Killer Santa." 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 Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Check the Locks ...

A 7-year-old girl disappears from her Paradise, Texas home on November 30th, 2022. As the community searches for the missing child, a FedEx driver becomes the main suspect. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they discuss breaking news in the kidnapping and murder of Athena Strand. 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 Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Check the Locks is Supp...

In the winter of 1992, the residents in the Ohio town of Dayton were preparing for Christmas. While many filled stockings and placed presents under the tree, a group of teens began a murderous rampage. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the "Dayton Christmas Killings." 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 Subscribe and Review on Apple Podc...

A West Virginia woman was beaten to death in her home on November 25th, 2022. When police locate her husband, driving the victim's vehicle, he tells a tale of blind rage. This week, join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Marissa Mann-Bennett. Will this case be enough to make you...check the locks? If you or a loved one is a victim of domestic violence, please call: 800.799.7233 Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe t...

On September 22nd, 2006, 16-year-old Cassie Jo Stoddart was stabbed almost 30 times while house-sitting in her aunt and uncle's Idaho home. The teen was well-liked and had no enemies, so who would want to hurt her? And could the killer, or killers, have gained inspiration from some deeply sinister sources? Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the "Scream Murder" of Cassie Jo Stoddart. Will this case be enough to make you...check the locks? Follow Us: Ins...

On February 14th, 2017, the bodies of Abigail “Abby” Williams and Liberty “Libby” German were discovered near the Monon High Bridge, just east of Delphi, Indiana. While police worked tirelessly, years passed without any movement in the case. But in 2022, police finally caught a break. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss The Delphi Murders. Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreon Visit our website Subscribe and Revie...