Episodes

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, Heather Nelson. 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 Free This ...

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 disappearance of Melissa Brannen. 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 Fr...

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 Christmas Murders. 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 Free This e...

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 the truth behind her violent death and the pattern of control that led her there. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Za'Zell Preston. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook Gro...

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 accounts, investigators raced to identify the teen responsible for a string of brutal attacks and murders. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the Monster of Allentown, Harvey Miguel Robinson. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us...

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 man who came to be known as The Gainesville Ripper. As panic spread across campus, dorms emptied, and locks clicked shut across the city. Join us as we welcome special guest Jessica Gomez to discuss the Gainesville Ripper, the real-life horror that inspired the movie Scream...

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 the illusion of suburban perfection. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the Trick or Treat Murder of Peter Fabiano. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreon...

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 innocent family paid the price. A mother, father, teenage daughter, and a five-year-old boy—each caught in a web of vengeance that no one saw coming. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the Luna Family Murders. Will this case be enough t...

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 be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreon Leave a voicemail by calling 615-920-9393 Visit our website Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Check the Locks is Supported By: Audible: Enjoy 30 Days for ...

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 uncovered was darker than anyone imagined. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss a breaking story. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? If you are experiencing domestic violence, know that help is available. Please ca...

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 discuss an update to a previous episode. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreon Leave a voicemail by calling 615-920-9393 Visit our website Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Che...

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 dive deep into the dark to discuss the conclusion of the Minnesota Waitress Murders. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreon Leave a voicemail by calling 615-920-9393 Visit our websi...

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 game? Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss part two of the Minnesota Waitress Murders. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreon Leave a voicema...

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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 trail of violence. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the Minnesota Waitress Murders. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreon Leave a voicemail by calling 615...

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 story may be coming to a close. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss an update to a developing story and the loss of three innocent children. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Join Ou...

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 before her death. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Dr. Autumn Klein. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreon Leave a voicemail ...

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 officers to a locked closet... and a chilling discovery. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss a developing story. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to o...

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 deep into the dark to discuss part 1 of the murder of Shannon Siders. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreon Leave a voicemail by calling 615-920-9393 Visit our website Subscribe...

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. For decades, her murder went cold, haunting the tight-knit community and leaving her family desperate for answers. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss part 1 of the murder of Shannon Siders. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow U...

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 this tragic betrayal? Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Amy Finney. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreon Leave a voicemail by calling 615-920...

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 Desert revealed the truth—the family had been brutally murdered. Who would want an entire family dead, and why? Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of the McStay family. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? F...

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 revealed. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the "killer of 100 boys," Javed Iqbal. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreon Leave a voicem...

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 as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the childcare predator, Brittney Lyon. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreon Leave a voicemail by calling 615-920-9393 Visit our website...