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A SWAT team is dispatched to a home in Portland, OR. Once they arrive, they find a former wrestler who refuses to leave, and a tense standoff ensues. But it is what authorities discover after that is truly heartbreaking. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they discuss the murder of Janette Becraft. 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 ...

A doctor in Oklahoma arrives home from work on Valentine's Day to find his wife murdered. Police immediately begin looking for a suspect, but a strange message in a Valentine's card provides a dark clue. And detectives start to think the good doctor may be hiding something. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Susan Hamilton. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe...

When a Mississippi man seemingly vanishes, police begin to look for leads. Authorities interview the man's mother but soon find that her story doesn't add up. And as they look deeper into her past, detectives make a violent discovery. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the disappearance and murder of John Alan Gaither. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreon ...

In Ontario, the police respond to reports of a toddler walking down a road alone. What they don't know is that they are about to discover a brutal murder scene. But who would commit such a heinous act? And is this all a tragic case of mistaken identity? Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murders of Charlisa Clark and Pasquale De Sorto. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscri...

A Target employee in Virginia reaches his breaking point when his lunch is stolen from the break room. What follows is a brutal murder and a confession that it may happen again. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Herman Leiva. 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 ...

In 1981, a Missouri man was shot dead in the middle of the street. And although there were dozens of witnesses, no one claimed to have seen a thing. Decades later, the shooter's identity remains a well-guarded secret. Join Olivia Corn and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Ken Rex McElroy. 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 voicema...

A strange man attends an open house for a local school in Ohio. He claims to be a parent but is removed from the building quickly. When the police arrive and begin questioning the stranger, a dark discovery is made. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the sinister plans of Reid Duran. 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 voice...

Passersby discover a couple beaten and stabbed in a restaurant parking lot. The husband claims that strangers attacked them, but things don't seem to add up. And as the investigation continues, a strange connection to another infamous case is formed. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Barbara Anderson. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to ou...

A mother and her pregnant daughter take a trip to Bali. But the vacation turns deadly when the teenager's boyfriend arrives unexpectedly. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Shelia Von Wiese. 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 Check the Locks is Supported By: Aud...

When a police officer abducted two teen girls in 1972, he claimed he was trying to scare them straight. But when human remains started turning up, authorities feared that the officer may have been holding dark secrets. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss one of America's most prolific serial killers, Gerard John Schaefer Jr. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreo...

A 76-year-old woman goes missing on New Year's Day. But what starts as a missing persons case quickly becomes sinister. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss a breaking story unfolding in Nashville. 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 Check the Locks is Supported By: Audible:...

Happy 2024! Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they reflect on 2023 and discuss their top 3 cases of the year. Will revisiting these truly terrifying cases 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 Check the Locks is Supported By: Audible: Enjoy 30 Days for Fee This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mat...

A man finds out his wife is cheating with the neighbor. Unsure of what to do, he asks for help via a post on Reddit. While the online community gives him support, nothing could prepare him for the tragic events to come. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murders of Charlee and Tyler Worley. 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 le...

Between the 1930s and 1951, a young African-American couple in Florida fought for equality. They rallied people to vote and fought loudly against injustice. But sadly, the couple made some deadly enemies. And tragedy would befall the family on Christmas day. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Harry and Harriette Moore. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to o...

It's Christmas Eve, 2014, and a woman is excited to spend a romantic weekend away with her boyfriend. But her lover is keeping a dark secret. And she has no idea the dark fate that waits for her. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Sameena Imam. 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 o...

In 1996, two Canadian teenage girls headed to Bermuda for a six-week holiday. What starts as a fun-filled trip quickly devolves into a tale of murder. And things get worse when the killers escape justice. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Becky Middleton. 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 ...

With four men found murdered, three of whom are unhoused, Los Angeles detectives know they are dealing with a serial killer. But who would want to prey on those in the vulnerable community? And can the police act quickly enough to prevent another murder? Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss Los Angeles's latest serial killer, Jerrid Powell. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreon ...

In 2014, a Pennsylvania man arrived at his parent's to celebrate the Christmas holiday. His two children were with him, but strangely, his wife was missing. And what is explained away as a headache quickly evolves into something murderous. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Stephanie Kilhefner. 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 web...

In 2016, an actress and yoga teacher disappeared on her way to a Christmas party. Friends, family, and police immediately begin searching for the missing woman but have no luck. But when the suspect uses the victim's bank card, he leads police directly to him. And what they found is shocking. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Tricia McCauley. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Join Our Faceb...

In 2009, a family gathered to celebrate Thanksgiving. As the family ate and sang songs around the piano, one of the guests quietly excused themselves. They would return a short time later with a gun and a vendetta that would leave several dead. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the Thanksgiving massacre committed by Paul Merhige. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our...

When a handyman in Oregon goes missing, his children immediately contact law enforcement. The search takes them to the farm of the man's employer. And though she seems more than willing to help, they soon discover things aren't as they seem. And the police begin to wonder just how many victims they may uncover. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Robert Haney. Will this case make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Join Our...

A pair of siblings arrive in New Mexico to spend Thanksgiving with their brother and his wife. But when no one answers the door, panic sets in. What the family finds would be heartbreaking. But what could cause such a tragic turn for their brother? Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the death of Connie Denio. 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...

Police discover a couple who have been brutally murdered shortly after Thanksgiving. As they investigate, the once-warm home turns into a house of horror. A journal found at the scene points to the least likely of suspects. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Lisa and Joel Guy Sr. 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 lea...

On Thanksgiving day, 2012, Byron David Smith was at his wits end. Someone had broken into his home over a half dozen times. And he suspected two local teenagers. And when Smith saw one of their cars near his residence, he put a deadly plan into action. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Haile Kifer and Nicholas Brady. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to...