Episodes

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...

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 ...

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...

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 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 ...

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...

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...

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 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...

In July 2018, a 20-year-old young woman set out for an evening jog through her small Iowa town—and vanished without a trace. For over a month, her disappearance gripped the nation. Then, a chilling confession led police to a secluded cornfield, where the truth was buried. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Mollie Tibbetts. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe...

When a trusted doctor is accused of a brutal assault, DNA evidence seems to clear him. But how do you fake a blood test? Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss Dr. John Schneeberger—a man who used his medical skills to dodge justice… until the truth finally spilled out. 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 websit...

In 1985, an Olympian, working as a trail guide in Montana, was abducted. Her kidnappers, two men living off the grid, hoped she would be the perfect wife in a forced marriage. But when things go from bad to worse, the woman refuses to allow herself to become a victim. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the kidnapping of Kari Swenson. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to...

A woman in a small Irish town seems to vanish into thin air. Her husband claims that she decided to leave. But something doesn't sit right with investigators. A closer look finds secrets buried closer than you may think. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Tina Satchwell. 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 ...

When a Colorado woman turns to her husband for support after she begins being stalked by an ex-boyfriend. But when the woman is found dead on her garage floor, the police discover the so-called stalker was closer than she thought. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Kristil Krug. 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 ...

In Salt Lake City, five boys mysteriously vanished between 1979 and 1983. But when a man came forward offering to help the family of the final victim, police believed they had found their suspect. And they learned the truth was darker than anything they had imagined. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss Salt Lakes' missing boys. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Pa...

In Salt Lake City, five boys mysteriously vanished between 1979 and 1983. Detectives would canvas neighborhoods and drag rivers. But sometimes evil is closer than you think. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss part one of Salt Lake’s missing boys. 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 ...

Between 1994 and 2004, Derek Todd Lee terrorized Baton Rogue, LA. But, unbeknownst to authorities, another monster was walking the streets, not only copying but competing with Lee. It would be deviant fantasies developed as a teenager that drove the violent actions. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the crimes of Sean Vincent Gillis. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe t...

A Washington state woman is found dead inside her home in the summer of 1998. When the police arrive on the scene, several things strike them as odd. As they dig deeper into their victim's past, they discover a turbulent marriage, money problems, and infidelity. And detectives realize not everything is as it seems. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Lisa Carlson. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram Twi...

In 2000, a man left home for a duck-hunting trip. But sadly, he never returned. Police believe that a tragic accident occurred. But the man's mother doesn't believe it. And as the years pass, a devastating tale of friendship and betrayal comes to light. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Mike Williams. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreon...

In 1964, three civil rights activists disappeared in Mississippi. With membership in the Ku Klux Klan rising and violence increasing, investigators worked quickly to locate the missing men. However, when their vehicle turned up burned, authorities realized something terrible had occurred. Join John Conner in a solo episode as he dives deep into part two of the FBI's "Mississippi Burning" case. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram Twitter Join Our Facebook...