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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...

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 went cold, leaving her family desperate for answers. Now, nearly 29 years later, a shocking indictment has brought new hope for justice. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the disappearance of Trudy Appleby. Will this case be enough to make you check t...

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 Willis. 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 Check the Locks is Supported By: Au...

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 John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the attack on Gary and Wendy Sophr. 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 ...

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 and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Laurie Show. 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 web...

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 developing story out of North Carolina. 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 Check the...

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 Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Rebekah Byler. 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...

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 Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Savannah Spurlock. 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 615-920-93...

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 dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Angela Byrd. 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 ...

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 Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Benjamin Hawk. 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 615-920-939...

When a 19-year-old single mother vanished from a mall parking lot in 1989, all that remained was her abandoned car—and several grainy photos from an ATM camera. No witnesses. No break-in. Just questions. But with help from NASA and a cat’s hair, investigators built a chilling case against someone with a supposed alibi. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the disappearance of Lori Ann Auker. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us...

On a quiet February morning, a 911 call shattered the calm. Two parents, Kristin and James Brock, were found shot to death in their bedroom. The caller? Their teenage daughter. As detectives searched for answers, an unlikely suspect would come into focus. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss a developing story out of Georgia. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patre...