Military Murder

On August 1, 1966, what began as a normal summer day on the campus of the University of Texas at Austin turned into one of the most horrifying acts of violence in American history. In 96 minutes, Marine veteran Charles Whitman claimed 14 lives. Add to that count the lives he took before this massacre, and another life who died 3 decades later due to complications, the total count was 17 murder victims, plus dozens more injured. Join Margot as she walks you through the post massacre investigation that revealed a letter, 2 more bodies, and a small tumor in the perpetrator’s brain. This is Part 2 of the University of Texas Tower shooting. Watch The Tower Documentary on Amazon Prime! ⸻ 🎧Did you know you could listen to this episode ad-free? Join the True Crime Army Club! Visit patreon.com/militarymurder to view the current membership options! ⸻ Check out today’s sponsor! Quince: Visit quince.com/militarymama for free shipping and 365 day returns! Gusto: Visit gusto.com/MMP for 3 free months of payroll! ⸻ Military Murder is a military true crime podcast that focuses on murders committed by military members, veterans, and sometimes their family members. ⸻ Don’t miss out on all things Mama Margot & Military Murder Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mamamargot TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@militarymargot Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/militarymurderpodcast Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/militarytruecrime Want to advertise on the show? Email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On August 1, 1966, what began as a normal summer day on the campus of the University of Texas at Austin turned into one of the most horrifying acts of violence in American history. For 96 minutes, a gunman positioned high above the campus rained bullets down on students, staff, and pedestrians below—killing and wounding dozens, and leaving an entire city in shock. Join Margot as she walks you through the chaos as it unfolded in real time: the victims, the heroes, and the unimaginable courage shown in the face of terror. You’ll hear how ordinary people risked their lives to save others, how law enforcement responded without modern active-shooter protocols, and how this tragedy would go on to shape the way we respond to mass violence today. This is Part 1 of the University of Texas Tower shooting. ⸻ 🎧Did you know you could listen to this episode ad-free? Join the True Crime Army Club! Visit patreon.com/militarymurder to view the current membership options! ⸻ Check out today’s sponsor! Quince: Visit quince.com/militarymama for free shipping and 365 day returns! Gusto: Visit gusto.com/MMP for 3 free months of payroll! ⸻ Military Murder is a military true crime podcast that focuses on murders committed by military members, veterans, and sometimes their family members. ⸻ Don’t miss out on all things Mama Margot & Military Murder Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mamamargot TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@militarymargot Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/militarymurderpodcast Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/militarytruecrime Want to advertise on the show? Email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

These are 7 of the top headlines in military news. NOTE: All persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Today I cover these 7 headlines: -Targeted ODU Attack Claimed Life of LTC Brandon Shah -$1B Countersuit Filed in Alleged Hot Cocoa Abortion Case -An Acquittal at Fort Hood in Death of Sgt Alfredo Martinez -Fort Bragg Soldier Arrested in Christmas Eve Murder -Former Marine & TikTok Influencer arrested by FBI in Child SA Case -Retired Army Colonel Shared Screenshot of Secret Info To Impress Woman Online -Veteran Sentenced to 30 Years for Belt Lashing That Killed 8-Year Old Boy ⸻ Check out today’s sponsors! Quince: Visit quince.com/militarymama for free shipping and 365 day returns! Gusto: Visit gusto.com/MMP for 3 free months of payroll! ⸻ 🎧Did you know you could listen to this episode ad-free? Join the True Crime Army Club! Visit patreon.com/militarymurder to view the current membership options! ⸻ Military Murder is a military true crime podcast that focuses on murders committed by military members, veterans, and sometimes their family members. ⸻ Don’t miss out on all things Mama Margot & Military Murder Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mamamargot TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@militarymargot Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/militarymurderpodcast Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/militarytruecrime Want to advertise on the show? Email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 1994, Robin Lawrence was murdered by an intruder with violence on his mind. But Robin fought back. In her final moments, she clawed at her attacker, leaving behind critical DNA evidence that would one day help identify her killer. What investigators didn’t know then was that justice would take decades. Through persistent police work, advances in forensic science, and the dedication of a volunteer genetic genealogist determined to give Robin’s family answers, the case was finally solved. And when the suspect was confronted, a guilty conscience did the rest. Join Margot as she walks you through the long-awaited resolution of the cold case murder of Robin Lawrence, and the eventual identification of her killer, Stephan Smerk, a former soldier assigned to Fort Myer–Henderson Hall in Arlington, Virginia. ⸻ 🎧Did you know you could listen to this episode ad-free? Join the True Crime Army Club! Visit patreon.com/militarymurder to view the current membership options! ⸻ Check out today’s sponsor! Quince: Visit quince.com/militarymama for free shipping and 365 day returns! Gusto: Visit gusto.com/MMP for 3 free months of payroll! ⸻ Military Murder is a military true crime podcast that focuses on murders committed by military members, veterans, and sometimes their family members. ⸻ Don’t miss out on all things Mama Margot & Military Murder Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mamamargot TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@militarymargot Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/militarymurderpodcast Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/militarytruecrime Want to advertise on the show? Email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2012, Navy Seal Sniper Chris Kyle released his best selling book titled, “American Sniper.” After serving 10 years in the Navy, Chris began a new mission to help veterans in need. On February 2, 2013, Chris Kyle and his friend Chad Littlefield were doing just that, helping a veteran in need, when they were gunned down by the very veteran they were trying to help. The Marine veteran was Eddie Ray Routh. The double murder made headlines. Routh was charged with murder and plead Not Guilty By Reason of Insanity. Dig in with Margot, as she walks you through this heartbreaking story, and breaks down the evidence that eventually brought justice to the victims and their families. ⸻ 🎧Did you know you could listen to this episode ad-free? Join the True Crime Army Club! Visit patreon.com/militarymurder to view the current membership options! ⸻ Check out today’s sponsor! Quince: Visit quince.com/militarymama for free shipping and 365 day returns! ⸻ Military Murder is a military true crime podcast that focuses on murders committed by military members, veterans, and sometimes their family members. ⸻ Don’t miss out on all things Mama Margot & Military Murder Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mamamargot TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@militarymargot Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/militarymurderpodcast Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/militarytruecrime Want to advertise on the show? Email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

These are 7 of the top headlines in military news. NOTE: All persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Today I cover these 7 headlines: -Navy Reservist Turned Fugitive David Varela - Possibly in Hong Kong? -North Carolina Valentine’s Day Double Homicide (Victims Matthew Wade and Kateryna Tovmash -Gorge Amphitheater shooting case will be prosecuted under UCMJ (Spc James Kelly) -COLD CASE SOLVED: Michael and John Fields -National Guard Victims received Purple Heart -Fort Rucker Court-Martial - U.S. v. Brian Jones (Victim Abdul Latifu) -Fort Leonard Wood Court-Martial - U.S. v. Wooster Rancy (Victim Sarah Roque) ⸻ 🎧Did you know you could listen to this episode ad-free? Join the True Crime Army Club! Visit patreon.com/militarymurder to view the current membership options! ⸻ Military Murder is a military true crime podcast that focuses on murders committed by military members, veterans, and sometimes their family members. ⸻ Don’t miss out on all things Mama Margot & Military Murder Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mamamargot TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@militarymargot Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/militarymurderpodcast Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/militarytruecrime Want to advertise on the show? Email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In November 2018, U.S. Air Force veteran Dominic Marino was found bound with duct tape and fatally shot inside his East Hartford, Connecticut home. His house had been ransacked, but valuables were left behind. His loyal German Shepherd was unharmed and neighbors said they never heard anything - not even a barking dog. Nearly seven years later, no one has been arrested. Was this a targeted attack? What were the intruders looking for? Was Dominic the intended target? And who still holds the information that could finally solve this case? Dig in with Margot, as she walks you through Dominic’s life, the crime scene, the investigation, and the unanswered questions that continue to haunt his family. If you have any information about the case, please contact: East Hartford PD at 860-291-7640 or the Connecticut Cold Case Unit at 866-623-8058. Tips can be provided anonymously. ⸻ 🎧Did you know you could listen to this episode ad-free? Join the True Crime Army Club! Visit patreon.com/militarymurder to view the current membership options! ⸻ Check out today’s sponsor! Quince: Visit quince.com/militarymama for free shipping and 365 day returns! ⸻ Military Murder is a military true crime podcast that focuses on murders committed by military members, veterans, and sometimes their family members. ⸻ Don’t miss out on all things Mama Margot & Military Murder Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mamamargot TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@militarymargot Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/militarymurderpodcast Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/militarytruecrime Want to advertise on the show? Email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a re-release with a major 2026 Update! Jennifer Evans was a rising pre-med senior at Emory University when she vanished in the summer of 1995. As investigators backtracked Jennifer’s steps, they discovered she had been chatting with Dustin “Dusty” Turner. When they found him, he appeared to be an upstanding citizen. But…when his story kept changing, investigators dug deeper and what they discovered would send shockwaves through the Navy SEAL community. But…was the truth revealed at trial….or is an innocent man behind bars? Join Margot as she explores the tragic story of Jennifer Evans and two promising Navy SEAL candidates who were weeks away from SEAL training graduation. Check out the Target of Opportunity Documentary on Amazon Prime: https://amzn.to/4tlfDnF ⸻ 🎧Did you know you could listen to this episode ad-free? Join the True Crime Army Club! Visit patreon.com/militarymurder to view the current membership options! ⸻ Check out today’s sponsor! Quince: Visit quince.com/militarymama for free shipping and 365 day returns! ⸻ Military Murder is a military true crime podcast that focuses on murders committed by military members, veterans, and sometimes their family members. ⸻ Don’t miss out on all things Mama Margot & Military Murder Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mamamargot TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@militarymargot Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/militarymurderpodcast Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/militarytruecrime Want to advertise on the show? Email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jennifer Evans was murdered in the summer of 1995 while vacationing in Virginia. Two Navy Seal recruits were arrested and convicted of her murder. The men were Dustin Turner and Billy Brown. At the time, both men pointed the finger at each other as the man who killed Jennifer. Dustin Turner was sentenced to 82 years. Billy Brown was sentenced to 72 years. Years later, Billy admitted he was Jennifer’s killer. Since then, Turner has left no stone unturned in his attempts to exonerate himself and gain his freedom. And after several parole denials, things changed in 2026. Dig in with Margot and she updates you on one of the most infamous Navy military murder cases of our time. Check out the Target of Opportunity Documentary on Amazon Prime: https://amzn.to/4tlfDnF ⸻ 🎧Did you know you could listen to this episode ad-free? Join the True Crime Army Club! Visit patreon.com/militarymurder to view the current membership options! ⸻ Check out today’s sponsor! Quince: Visit quince.com/militarymama for free shipping and 365 day returns! ⸻ Military Murder is a military true crime podcast that focuses on murders committed by military members, veterans, and sometimes their family members. ⸻ Don’t miss out on all things Mama Margot & Military Murder Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mamamargot TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@militarymargot Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/militarymurderpodcast Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/militarytruecrime Want to advertise on the show? Email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Michael Ryan Burke posted an iPhone on Facebook Marketplace, he was just trying to find an honest buyer, maybe haggle, and move on. But instead, he became the target of a Facebook marketplace scam that began a few days earlier. A buyer agreed to meet for the phone, and Ryan gave his home address. But when the buyer showed up, he came armed and with a posse. He intended to steal the iPhone, not pay for it. Within minutes, Ryan lay dying on the floor of his house, but he managed to dial 911 and text his mom and sister that he loved them. Sadly, he died from his injuries. Dig in with Margot, as she walks you through the probable cause affidavit and the investigation that lead to the arrest of 4 individuals who now stand charged with the murder of Michael Ryan Burke, a Marine veteran who was loved by all. Reminder: All persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. —— Buy/Sell Group Safety Tips: #1. Meet In a Public Location - Consider a Safe Trade Station Near You - https://www.safetradestations.com/safetrade-station-list.html #2. Buddy System - Never Go Alone. #3. Share Location with a Trusted Person (if you can’t use the buddy system) #4. Consider Safe Payment Options (try not to travel with large amounts of cash) #5. Look at Buyer Profiles - Check for red flags. New Account? Fake Account? Rating? ⸻ Visit our sponsor: Quince.com/militarymama for free shipping and 365 day returns! ⸻ 🎧Did you know you could listen to this episode ad-free? Join the True Crime Army Club! Visit patreon.com/militarymurder to view the current membership options! ⸻ Military Murder is a military true crime podcast that focuses on murders committed by military members, veterans, and sometimes their family members. ⸻ Don’t miss out on all things Mama Margot & Military Murder Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mamamargot TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@militarymargot Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/militarymurderpodcast Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/militarytruecrime Want to advertise on the show? Email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When Deputy Joshua Moyers set out on patrol on September 23, 2021, he had no idea it would be his last time. That night, a routine traffic stop turned volatile fast. Inside the vehicle were two occupants high on meth, and the driver had an active warrant. What happened next sparked a five-day manhunt that gripped the community and ended in an unexpected place: the bathroom of a local baseball park. The suspect, Patrick McDowell, was a Marine veteran with a troubled history, and the evidence revealed he was determined not to go back to jail. Dig in with Margot as she walks you through the stop that turned deadly, the intense search that followed, and the death-penalty outcome that remains tied up in the appellate courts today. ⸻ 🎧Did you know you could listen to this episode ad-free? Join the True Crime Army Club! Visit patreon.com/militarymurder to view the current membership options! ⸻ Military Murder is a military true crime podcast that focuses on murders committed by military members, veterans, and sometimes their family members. ⸻ Don’t miss out on all things Mama Margot & Military Murder Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mamamargot TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@militarymargot Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/militarymurderpodcast Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/militarytruecrime Want to advertise on the show? Email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

These are 6 of the top headlines in military news. NOTE: All persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. John Mwangi out of Fort Hood plead guilty to murdering his wife, Sgt Esther Gitau Veteran Tyler Linn charged with target parking lot murder of Matthew Traywick PO3 Taylor Lomax is charged with double homicide of sailors Noely Makenda and Jordyn Forrestier out of NAS Jacksonville Army Retiree Andrew Dykes was charged with 30-year cold case previously tied to Gilgo Beach Serial Killer (victim: Tanya Jackson) Suspected serial killer, Fernando Cota, to be disinterred from Veteran’s Cemetery Veteran and former leader of Idaho American Legion, Charles Abrahamson, is charged with fraud for allegedly diverting over $1.45 million in funds ⸻ 🎧Did you know you could listen to this episode ad-free? Join the True Crime Army Club! Visit patreon.com/militarymurder to view the current membership options! ⸻ Military Murder is a military true crime podcast that focuses on murders committed by military members, veterans, and sometimes their family members. ⸻ Don’t miss out on all things Mama Margot & Military Murder Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mamamargot TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@militarymargot Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/militarymurderpodcast Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/militarytruecrime Want to advertise on the show? Email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the summer of 2024, an innocent sleepover turned violent when an intruder secretly entered the home in the middle of the night and ambushed a sleeping 11-year old girl. The man accused of this heinous crime was not a career criminal nor a drifter, but a Marine recruiter by the name of Ricardo Perez Castillo. What brought him to that house, and what happened inside, would become the focus of a criminal investigation that ended with a no-contest plea. Dig in with Margot as she unpacks this seemingly random act of violence that changed many lives in the blink of an eye. ⸻ 🎧Did you know you could listen to this episode ad-free? Join the True Crime Army Club! Visit patreon.com/militarymurder to view the current membership options! ⸻ Military Murder is a military true crime podcast that focuses on murders committed by military members, veterans, and sometimes their family members. ⸻ Don’t miss out on all things Mama Margot & Military Murder Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mamamargot TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@militarymargot Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/militarymurderpodcast Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/militarytruecrime Want to advertise on the show? Email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gerard Parvilus and his wife had been married for two years and shared a young son. Both were members of the U.S. Air Force and were stationed at Holloman AFB. But by 2007, their marriage was unraveling. The couple separated geographically, each taking short overseas tours. She went to Kuwait. He went to South Korea. During that separation, Gerard’s wife asked for a divorce. Then she admitted something else: while deployed, she had met another man. That confession alone was devastating. But it wasn’t the end of it. She later revealed that she had become pregnant by her lover, Pierre Smith, and terminated the pregnancy after returning to New Mexico. The fallout from that confession was immediate. Gerard spiraled. He then went AWOL from Kunsan Air Base. What happened next would leave one man dead, shock everyone involved, and ultimately reshape New Mexico law. Dig in with Margot as she unpacks this love-triangle murder case involving a dual-military couple, an affair, an AWOL airman, two kidnappings, and a legal precedent that still stands today. ⸻ 🎧Did you know you could listen to this episode ad-free? Join the True Crime Army Club! Visit patreon.com/militarymurder to view the current membership options! ⸻ Military Murder is a military true crime podcast that focuses on murders committed by military members, veterans, and sometimes their family members. ⸻ Don’t miss out on all things Mama Margot & Military Murder Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mamamargot TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@militarymargot Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/militarymurderpodcast Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/militarytruecrime Want to advertise on the show? Email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we’re joined by Tabitha from Housewives of True Crime for a special crossover episode. Tabitha breaks down the shocking 2024 scandal involving MLB superstar Shohei Ohtani and his longtime interpreter and close confidant, who is accused of stealing nearly $16 million—money prosecutors say was used to fuel a massive gambling addiction. There’s no military connection and no murder in this case, but it’s a jaw-dropping story of trust, betrayal, and deception at the highest level of professional sports. Be sure to follow Housewives of True Crime wherever you listen to podcasts. ⸻ 🎧Did you know you could listen to this episode ad-free? Join the True Crime Army Club! Visit patreon.com/militarymurder to view the current membership options! ⸻ Military Murder is a military true crime podcast that focuses on murders committed by military members, veterans, and sometimes their family members. ⸻ Don’t miss out on all things Mama Margot & Military Murder Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@mamamargot TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@militarymargot Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/militarymurderpodcast Facebook Group: https://facebook.com/groups/militarytruecrime Want to advertise on the show? Email [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices