Military Murder

In August 1990, the University of Florida experienced one of the most frightening starts to the school year. College students in the area were being picked off in their homes by a stranger in the night. These murders caused students to call their parents and ask to be picked up from college. Dig in with Margot as she brings you this 2-part serial killer mini-series which discusses a killer dubbed “The Gainesville Ripper.” If you want access to the entire series right now – join the Fan Club today! ---- Thanks to Today’s Sponsors: Better Help! Get 10% off your first month of counseling by visiting Betterhelp.com/militarymama. Heartbeat Hot Sauce! Get 20% OFF your ENTIRE order by going to heartbeathotsauce.com and using code “MILITARYMAMA” at checkout. Everyplate! Pay $1.99 per meal + 20% off another 2 weeks by using promo code "militarymama199." ---- Want your episodes ad-free? Want more full-length monthly episodes? Join the Patreon Fan Club today for as little as $1 a month! https://Patreon.com/militarymurder ----- Military Murder is a military true crime podcast that focuses on murders committed by military members, veterans, and sometimes their family members. ---- Follow on social: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/militarymurderpodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/@militarymurder Facebook: https://facebook.com/militarytruecrime Discussion Group: https://facebook.com/groups/militarytruecrime Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Randy Kraft finally goes to court – but was he charged with the murder of all of the men he killed? Dig in with Margot as she brings you the conclusion of this 3-part serial killer mini-series. ---- Thanks to Today’s Sponsors: Canva Pro! Get a 45-day FREE trial of Canva Pro by going to Canva.me/militarymama. Better Help! Get 10% off your first month of counseling by visiting Betterhelp.com/militarymama. Best Fiends! Download “Best Fiends” on the Apple App Store or Google Play! Heartbeat Hot Sauce! Get 20% OFF your ENTIRE order by going to heartbeathotsauce.com and using code “MILITARYMAMA” at checkout. ---- Want your episodes ad-free? Want more full-length monthly episodes? Join the Patreon Fan Club today for as little as $1 a month! https://Patreon.com/militarymurder ----- Military Murder is a military true crime podcast that focuses on murders committed by military members, veterans, and sometimes their family members. ---- Follow on social: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/militarymurderpodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/@militarymurder Facebook: https://facebook.com/militarytruecrime Discussion Group: https://facebook.com/groups/militarytruecrime Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Randy Kraft frequented the local gay bar scene in California. After several men in the area disappeared and were discovered murdered – bar owners were warning their clients to be careful. But Randy didn’t need to heed that warning – because he was the one causing all the havoc. But, unbeknownst to Randy – he wasn’t the only serial killer hitting up the area – there were at least 2 other serial killers out there stalking men as prey. Which serial killer would get caught first? And would one serial killer take the hit for someone else’s kills? Dig in with Margot as she brings you part 2 of this 3-part serial killer mini-series. If you want access to the entire series right now – join the Fan Club today! ---- Thanks to Today’s Sponsors: Canva Pro! Get a 45-day FREE trial of Canva Pro by going to Canva.me/militarymama. Better Help! Get 10% off your first month of counseling by visiting Betterhelp.com/militarymama. Storyworth! Get $10 OFF & Free Shipping by going to Storyworth.com/militarymama. Best Fiends! Download “Best Fiends” on the Apple App Store or Google Play! Heartbeat Hot Sauce! Get 20% OFF your ENTIRE order by going to heartbeathotsauce.com and using code “MILITARYMAMA” at checkout. ---- Want your episodes ad-free? Want more full-length monthly episodes? Join the Patreon Fan Club today for as little as $1 a month! https://Patreon.com/militarymurder ----- Military Murder is a military true crime podcast that focuses on murders committed by military members, veterans, and sometimes their family members. ---- Follow on social: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/militarymurderpodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/@militarymurder Facebook: https://facebook.com/militarytruecrime Discussion Group: https://facebook.com/groups/militarytruecrime Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Randy Kraft was a law abiding/hard working citizen. Everyone thought he was a stellar employee and in fact he was an Air Force veteran, only kicked out of the military due to homosexuality. But, Randy’s true self would one day be exposed and when the things he did in the still of the night came to light – the world would be mortified. Dig in with Margot as she brings you this 3-part serial killer mini-series. If you want access to the entire series right now – join the Fan Club today! ---- Thanks to Today’s Sponsors: Canva Pro! Get a 45-day FREE trial of Canva Pro by going to Canva.me/militarymama. Better Help! Get 10% off your first month of counseling by visiting Betterhelp.com/militarymama. Storyworth! Get $10 OFF & Free Shipping by going to Storyworth.com/militarymama. Heartbeat Hot Sauce! Get 20% OFF your ENTIRE order by going to heartbeathotsauce.com and using code “MILITARYMAMA” at checkout. ---- Want your episodes ad-free? Want more full-length monthly episodes? Join the Patreon Fan Club today for as little as $1 a month! https://Patreon.com/militarymurder ----- Military Murder is a military true crime podcast that focuses on murders committed by military members, veterans, and sometimes their family members. ---- Follow on social: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/militarymurderpodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/@militarymurder Facebook: https://facebook.com/militarytruecrime Discussion Group: https://facebook.com/groups/militarytruecrime Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It has been a year since Enrique Roman-Martinez, a Fort-Bragg soldier, went missing. Days later his partial remains were discovered. An autopsy ruled his death a homicide, but for the last year, his family has waited with baited breath to learn if there are any suspects. During this hour-long episode – Margot chats with Enrique’s older sister, Griselda Martinez and the family attorney, Dustin Collier. Listen in to learn how the family was informed their son was missing, how they were informed their son was murdered, and ultimately how the family has been strung along for a year while the investigation seems to be going nowhere. A task force was formed months after Enrique’s murder. The task force lead is the Army Criminal Investigation division. Dig in with Margot as she brings you this unfettered conversation. There is a $25k reward for anyone who provides information which leads to an arrest. If you have any information – please contact Army CID at 910-396-8777 or the Army Military Police at 910-396-1179. You can also reach the family attorney, Dustin Collier, at 415-767-0047, ext 1. Email at [email protected]. The family's Go-Fund Me page is located at https://gofund.me/de715834. They are trying to reach $30k to hire a private investigator to help get justice. Any donation amount helps. ---- Thanks to Today’s Sponsors: Canva Pro! Get a 45-day FREE trial of Canva Pro by going to Canva.me/militarymama. Better Help! Get 10% off your first month of counseling by visiting Betterhelp.com/militarymama. Storyworth! Get $10 OFF & Free Shipping by going to Storyworth.com/militarymama. Heartbeat Hot Sauce! Get 20% OFF your ENTIRE order by going to heartbeathotsauce.com and using code “MILITARYMAMA” at checkout. ---- Want your episodes ad-free? Want more full-length monthly episodes? Join the Patreon Fan Club today for as little as $1 a month! https://Patreon.com/militarymurder ----- Military Murder is a military true crime podcast that focuses on murders committed by military members, veterans, and sometimes their family members. ---- Follow on social: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/militarymurderpodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/@militarymurder Facebook: https://facebook.com/militarytruecrime Discussion Group: https://facebook.com/groups/militarytruecrime Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ronald Gray is 1 of 4 men currently spending the rest of his life awaiting death on military’s death row – a small housing unit located at the United States Disciplinary Barracks (USDB) in Fort Leavenworth. Dig in with Margot as she discusses what landed Ronald Gray on the chopping block. ---- Thanks to Today’s Sponsors: Better Help! Get 10% off your first month of counseling by visiting Betterhelp.com/militarymama. June’s Journey! Download “June’s Journey” on the Apple App Store or Google Play! Best Fiends! Download "Best Fiends" on the Apple App Store or Google Play! ---- Want your show ad-free? Then join the Fan Club!!! For $1 a month - enjoy ad-free listening and for $5 a month enjoy more monthly episodes! https://Patreon.com/militarymurder ----- Military Murder is a military true crime podcast that focuses on murders committed by military members, veterans, and sometimes their family members. ---- Follow on social: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/militarymurderpodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/@militarymurder Facebook: https://facebook.com/militarytruecrime Discussion Group: https://facebook.com/groups/militarytruecrime Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After the double murder of Monica Quan and her fiancé, Keith Lawrence, LAPD realizes a man by the name of Christopher Dorner has taken to Facebook to leave an 11,000-page manifesto with a hitlist of over 50 people (all connected to the LAPD). Two people on that hitlist have already been murdered. Can one man hold the entire city of Los Angeles hostage as he seeks vengeance for perceived wrongs? Dig in with Margot as she brings you the conclusion of the story of Christopher Dorner – a spree killer who would stop at nothing to get his point across. ---- Thanks to Today’s Sponsors: Canva Pro! Get a 45-day FREE trial of Canva Pro by going to Canva.me/militarymama. Better Help! Get 10% off your first month of counseling by visiting Betterhelp.com/militarymama. June’s Journey! Download “June’s Journey” on the Apple App Store or Google Play! Best Fiends! Download "Best Fiends" on the Apple App Store or Google Play! ---- Join the Patreon Fan Club today for ad-free episodes and monthly bonus content. Membership starts at just $1 a month! https://Patreon.com/militarymurder ----- Military Murder is a military true crime podcast that focuses on murders committed by military members, veterans, and sometimes their family members. ---- Follow on social: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/militarymurderpodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/@militarymurder Facebook: https://facebook.com/militarytruecrime Discussion Group: https://facebook.com/groups/militarytruecrime Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What happens when a man feels scorned by the system he took an oath to serve, protect, and defend? In this case…the man decided to take matters into his own hands and he took Los Angeles under siege. Dig in with Margot as she tells you all about the life of Christopher Dorner – a Navy Veteran and a former LA police department cop. This case was chosen in honor of it being National Police Week. ---- Thanks to Today’s Sponsors: Canva Pro! Get a 45-day FREE trial of Canva Pro by going to Canva.me/militarymama. Better Help! Get 10% off your first month of counseling by visiting Betterhelp.com/militarymama. ---- Join the Patreon Fan Club today for as little as $1 a month to get ad-free and monthly bonus content! https://Patreon.com/militarymurder ----- Military Murder is a military true crime podcast that focuses on murders committed by military members, veterans, and sometimes their family members. ---- Follow on social: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/militarymurderpodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/@militarymurder Facebook: https://facebook.com/militarytruecrime Discussion Group: https://facebook.com/groups/militarytruecrime Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Judy Buenoano seemed like the perfect military spouse – taking care of her 3 children until her husband returned from war after fighting in Vietnam. But soon, there would be one, two, three people dead in her life. All the while, Judy padded her pockets with insurance payouts. And it wasn’t until this black widow met a man that seemed to have nine lives, when a smart detective discovered that Judy was the culprit all along. Dig in with Margot as she talks about a lesser known female serial killer – Judy Buenoano - a military spouse, a military mom, and a doting fiancé – allegedly. This case was chosen in honor of Mother’s Day Month! ---- FREE BONUS EPISODE! Sign up for newsletter here. ---- Thanks to Today’s Sponsors: Canva Pro! Get a 45-day FREE trial of Canva Pro by going to Canva.me/militarymama. Better Help! Get 10% off your first month of counseling by visiting Betterhelp.com/militarymama. ---- Join the Fan Club Today!! Want ad-free episodes? Access to 12+ bonus episodes? Tiers start at $1 a month! https://Patreon.com/militarymurder ----- Military Murder is a military true crime podcast that focuses on murders committed by military members, veterans, and sometimes their family members. ---- Follow on social: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/militarymurderpodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/@militarymurder Facebook: https://facebook.com/militarytruecrime Discussion Group: https://facebook.com/groups/militarytruecrime Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the bonus episode to Ep71. In Ep71, Margot brought you the story of CPT Esposito and 1LT Allen’s tragic murders. She walked you through the evidence presented at trial and the ultimate verdict of the capital murder trial of a Staff Sergeant alleged to have committed the double murder. Today, Margot has an open conversation with LT Allen’s widow. She has fought through some of the darkest moments in life, she sat through two capital murder courts-martial, she got a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice, all so she could be well informed about the process. She has published 2 books, and has a 3rd book on the way. She has her very own podcast, “American Snippets.” Dig in with Margot as she chats the ups and downs of this case, while further exploring Barb’s book, “Front Toward Enemy.” ---- Thanks to Today’s Sponsors: Canva Pro! Get a 45-day FREE trial of Canva Pro by going to Canva.me/militarymama. Better Help! Get 10% off your first month of counseling by visiting Betterhelp.com/militarymama. Storyworth! Get $10 & Free Shipping by going to Storyworth.com/militarymama. ---- Looking for ways to get more content and support this indie podcast? Join the Patreon Fan Club today for as little as $1 a month! https://Patreon.com/militarymurder ----- Military Murder is a military true crime podcast that focuses on murders committed by military members, veterans, and sometimes their family members. ---- Follow on social: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/militarymurderpodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/@militarymurder Facebook: https://facebook.com/militarytruecrime Discussion Group: https://facebook.com/groups/militarytruecrime Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For the first time in decades, in 2004-2005, the first group of National Guardsmen deployed to a combat zone. CPT Phillip Esposito and 1LT Louis Allen were among those guardsmen. They were stationed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Danger. The FOB’s name would be an omen for what was to come, when on June 7, 2005, Esposito and Allen were killed by a bomb that was placed by their window. Who placed the explosive in the window? Was it an enemy attack or the work of an unconventional enemy? Dig in with Margot as she tells you this terrifying tale of massive errors that occurred over and over again, as troops heard one of their own make open threats to their commander, yet no one felt the need to report it. Who would pay for these two deaths? ---- Thanks to Today’s Sponsors: Canva Pro! Get a 45-day FREE trial of Canva Pro by going to Canva.me/militarymama. Better Help! Get 10% off your first month of counseling by visiting Betterhelp.com/militarymama. Storyworth! Get $10 & Free Shipping by going to Storyworth.com/militarymama. June’s Journey! Download “June’s Journey” on the Apple App Store or Google Play! ---- Join the Patreon Fan Club today for as little as $1 a month! Get ad-free episodes, monthly bonus episodes and much more! https://Patreon.com/militarymurder ----- Military Murder is a military true crime podcast that focuses on murders committed by military members, veterans, and sometimes their family members. ---- Follow on social: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/militarymurderpodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/@militarymurder Facebook: https://facebook.com/militarytruecrime Discussion Group: https://facebook.com/groups/militarytruecrime Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On April 22, 2020, Vanessa Guillen walked into a Fort Hood arms room for a quick assignment. She was soon called away, leaving behind her keys, her ID card, and her wallet. She was never seen alive again. Dig in with Margot as she recaps the year since Vanessa’s story became National News. Margot, together with USAF Retired Col Don Christensen, President of Protect Our Defenders, discuss how cases like Vanessa’s should be handled, lessons learned from her case, and dig into the #IAMVANESSAGUILLEN bill. Catch up with Margot’s prior coverage of Vanessa’s case – by checking out Episode 31 (Missing From Fort Hood), Episode 37 (Vanessa Guillen & Gregory Morales Case Updates), and Episode 56 (Fort Hood Review). ---- Thanks to Today’s Sponsors: Canva Pro! Get a 45-day FREE trial of Canva Pro by going to Canva.me/militarymama. Better Help! Get 10% off your first month of counseling by visiting Betterhelp.com/militarymama. Storyworth! Get $10 & Free Shipping by going to Storyworth.com/militarymama. June’s Journey! Download “June’s Journey” on the Apple App Store or Google Play! ---- Want more Military Murder stories? Ad-Free? Monthly bonus episodes? Join the Patreon Fan Club today for as little as $1 a month! https://Patreon.com/militarymurder ----- Military Murder is a military true crime podcast that focuses on murders committed by military members, veterans, and sometimes their family members. ---- Follow on social: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/militarymurderpodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/@militarymurder Facebook: https://facebook.com/militarytruecrime Discussion Group: https://facebook.com/groups/militarytruecrime Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On March 10, 2013, Senior Airman Matthew Theurer’s leadership found his home in disarray…and obviously missing from the home was Baby Matthew. What did SrA Theurer do with his son? Dig in with Margot as she tells you all about the Theurer family drama at Seymour-Johnson AFB, NC. April is Month of the Military Child. Let’s take a moment to acknowledge our military children for all that they must endure to support our country. ---- Thanks to Today’s Sponsors: Canva Pro! Get a 45-day FREE trial of Canva Pro by going to Canva.me/militarymama. Better Help! Get 10% off your first month of counseling by visiting Betterhelp.com/militarymama. Storyworth! Get $10 & Free Shipping by going to Storyworth.com/militarymama. June’s Journey! Download “June’s Journey” on the Apple App Store or Google Play! ---- Want to listen to Military Murder completely ad-free? Want more stories? Join the Patreon Fan Club today for as little as $1 a month! https://Patreon.com/militarymurder ----- Military Murder is a military true crime podcast that focuses on murders committed by military members, veterans, and sometimes their family members. ---- Follow on social: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/militarymurderpodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/@militarymurder Facebook: https://facebook.com/militarytruecrime Discussion Group: https://facebook.com/groups/militarytruecrime Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On April 26, 2016, Single Mom Tricia Todd left her Hobe Sound, Florida home and she was never seen alive again… Tricia was a free spirit – some thought she may have left on a trip alone. But this was suspicious because she failed to pick up her 2-year old daughter and failed to make any plans for her care. Then, after Tricia practically vanished – various suspects began to appear. Who was responsible for her disappearance? Was it her ex-husband? Was it a musician/ventriloquist Tricia had recently become obsessed with? Was it her ex-husband’s new girlfriend? Or was it the preacher she often met up with to chat spirituality at 1am near the beach? Dig in with Margot as she tells you all about Tricia Todd - the Air Force veteran, the single-mom and the hospice nurse. ---- Thanks to Today’s Sponsor: Canva Pro! Start designing anything - presentations, social media posts, birthday party invitations, and much more. Make your designs look and feel like they were created by a marketing team! Get a 45-day FREE trial of Canva Pro by going to Canva.me/militarymama. ---- Join the Patreon Fan Club to get ad-free episodes, bonus episodes, mini-episodes and more starting at just $1 a month! https://Patreon.com/militarymurder ----- Military Murder is a military true crime podcast that focuses on murders committed by military members, veterans, and sometimes their family members. ---- Follow on social: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/militarymurderpodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/@militarymurder Facebook: https://facebook.com/militarytruecrime Discussion Group: https://facebook.com/groups/militarytruecrime Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Some men just cannot take “NO” for an answer. In 1993, 2Lt Lisa Bryant, a Princeton University Army ROTC graduate, declined to dance with Sergeant First Class Ervin Graves. He was needy and asked her 3xs, but she declined. Her denials weren’t taken well and later she would find out the price of saying “No.” Dig in with Margot as she tells you this tragic tale of murder in the military ranks. ---- Sponsor: Canva Pro! Start designing presentations, social media posts, school invitations, and much more that look and feel like it was created by a marketing team. Get a 45-day FREE trial of Canva Pro by going to Canva.me/militarymama. ---- Join the Patreon Fan Club to get ad-free episodes, bonus episodes, mini-episodes and more starting at just $1 a month! https://Patreon.com/militarymurder ----- Military Murder is a military true crime podcast that focuses on murders committed by military members, veterans, and sometimes their family members. ---- Follow on social: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/militarymurderpodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/@militarymurder Facebook: https://facebook.com/militarytruecrime Discussion Group: https://facebook.com/groups/militarytruecrime Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Few Good Men was inspired by real life events, but the real Hollywood story came many years after… David Cox was one of the Marine hazers in the real-life story of A Few Good Men. But the actual story behind the movie was significantly different – for example, the hazed Marine did not die – he actually went on to make a full recovery, after a death scare. Well – one of the Marines who demanded a trial by Court-Martial was David Cox and this is his story. After leaving the Marines with an Honorable discharge, David’s life was tragically cut short a few years later…but who wanted him dead? Dig in with Margot as she tells you all about the life and death of David Cox. If you or anyone you know have information about David’s murder, any information, however small can be helpful in this cold case. Please contact the Massachusetts State Police at 617-593-8840. ---- Check out our sponsor – Headspace! Visit headspace.com/militarymama for a FREE month trial! This trial gives you access to Headspace’s FULL LIBRARY of meditations for every life situation! ---- Join the Patreon Fan Club to get ad-free episodes, bonus episodes, mini-episodes and more starting at just $1 a month! https://Patreon.com/militarymurder ----- Military Murder is a military true crime podcast that focuses on murders committed by military members, veterans, and sometimes their family members. ---- Follow on social: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/militarymurderpodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/@militarymurder Facebook: https://facebook.com/militarytruecrime Discussion Group: https://facebook.com/groups/militarytruecrime Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On June 4, 2017, Green Beret Staff Sergeant Logan Melgar was deployed in Mali, when he was startled by intruders in his safe house…But these were not intruders at all – it was 4 of his comrades (Navy Seals Tony Dedolph, Adam Matthews, Marine Raiders Mario Madera-Rodriguez and Kevin Maxwell Jr). What happened next is something out of a movie similar to “A Few Good Men.” Except this was not Hollywood – this was real life. Dig in with Margot as she tells you all about this “hot off the press” case – a case that has taken over 3 years to bring justice for the death of Green Beret Staff Sergeant Logan Melgar. ---- Check out our sponsor – Headspace! Visit headspace.com/militarymama for a FREE month trial! This trial gives you access to Headspace’s FULL LIBRARY of meditations for every life situation! ---- Join the Patreon Fan Club to get ad-free episodes, bonus episodes, mini-episodes and more starting at just $1 a month! https://Patreon.com/militarymurder ----- Military Murder is a military true crime podcast that focuses on murders committed by military members, veterans, and sometimes their family members. ---- Follow on social: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/militarymurderpodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/@militarymurder Facebook: https://facebook.com/militarytruecrime Discussion Group: https://facebook.com/groups/militarytruecrime Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the 80s, it appeared that wherever John Joubert went, young boys always turned up dead. Whether it was his hometown in Maine or his duty location near Offutt AFB. John always seemed to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. But he was a devout Boy Scout – earning his Eagle Scout badge and even becoming an assistant scout leader. He was lauded by many as a model young man. But little did they know, that deep down was a true monster. Dig in with Margot as she tells you all about a less known serial killer – John Joubert. ---- Join the Patreon Fan Club to get ad-free episodes, bonus episodes, and more starting at just $1 a month! https://Patreon.com/militarymurder ----- Check out our sponsor – Headspace! Visit headspace.com/militarymama for a FREE month trial! This trial gives you access to Headspace’s full library of meditations for every life situation! Military Murder is a military true crime podcast that focuses on murders committed by military members, veterans, and sometimes their family members. ---- Follow on social: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/militarymurderpodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/@militarymurder Facebook: https://facebook.com/militarytruecrime Discussion Group: https://facebook.com/groups/militarytruecrime Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2015, a newly minted military mom was found dead in her home near Fort Meade, with her 4-month-old daughter in her arms. Karlyn Ramirez was an active-duty Army intelligence analyst at Fort Meade, Maryland. So, when she was discovered dead in her Severn home, people thought it might have something to do with her super-secret squirrely job. But was it that? Or could her active-duty husband, Maliek Kearney, stationed 500 miles away have been involved? Not possible - he had a solid alibi. Investigators would have to use good ol’ fashion detective work to get to the bottom of Karlyn’s murder. And while Karlyn’s family lost hope – the investigators burned the midnight oil to discover a sinister plot. Dig in with Margot as she tells you all about Karlyn Ramirez. ---- Join the Patreon Fan Club to get ad-free episodes, bonus episodes, and more starting at just $1 a month! https://Patreon.com/militarymurder ----- Military Murder is a military true crime podcast that focuses on murders committed by military members, veterans, and sometimes their family members. ---- Follow on social: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/militarymurderpodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/@militarymurder Facebook: https://facebook.com/militarytruecrime Discussion Group: https://facebook.com/groups/militarytruecrime Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2008, three Fort Bragg female soldiers were murdered in cold blood…Megan Touma, Holley Wimunc, and Christina Smith. Was there a serial killer on the loose? Or was someone pretending to be a serial killer by sending the Fayetteville Observer a copy cat letter claiming to be taking a page out of the now-infamous, yet never caught serial killer – the zodiac killer? Dig in with Margot as she tells you this tale that had female soldiers in all of North Carolina – shaking in their combat boots. ----- Sponsors: – Care/Of! Visit takecareof.com and use code “militarymama50” to get 50% off your first care/of order! - Generation Why Podcast! Search “Generation Why” on your favorite podcast app or ad-free on the Wondery Plus app! Gen Why over 300 episodes in their backlog – so there is plenty of content to catch up on! ---- Join the Patreon Fan Club to get ad-free episodes, bonus episodes, and more starting at just $1 a month! https://Patreon.com/militarymurder ----- Military Murder is a military true crime podcast that focuses on murders committed by military members, veterans, and sometimes their family members. ---- Follow on social: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/militarymurderpodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/@militarymurder Facebook: https://facebook.com/militarytruecrime Discussion Group: https://facebook.com/groups/militarytruecrime Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Have you ever heard of serial killer Kendall Francois? No? Margot either! But this week, Margot teamed up with the Podcast Killer Queens to tell you this killer tale that will make your eyes roll. How does a serial killer – who lives at home with his parents and sister hide bodies in his home for months and years at a time? Find out on this episode! Not for the faint of heart. Also – the Killer Queens drop a few F-bombs – so put your headphones on. This is not an episode for little ears. Dig in with Margot, Tyrella, and Tori, as they discuss a serial killer whose nickname was “stinky.” ----- Sponsors: – Care/Of! Visit takecareof.com and use code “militarymama50” to get 50% off your first care/of order! - Generation Why Podcast! Search “Generation Why” on your favorite podcast app to listen to this popular true crime podcast or sign up on the Wondery Plus app! They have over 300 episodes in their backlog – so there is plenty of content to catch up on! - Hello Fresh! Visit hellofresh.com/militarymama10 and use code “militarymara10” to get 10 FREE MEALS plus free shipping! ---- Join the Patreon Fan Club where for as little as $1 a month you can get ad-free episodes!! $5 gets you monthly bonus episodes and access to the private Facebook page! https://Patreon.com/militarymurder ----- Military Murder is a military true crime podcast that focuses on murders committed by military members, veterans, and sometimes their family members. ---- Follow on social: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/militarymurderpodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/@militarymurder Facebook: https://facebook.com/militarytruecrime Discussion Group: https://facebook.com/groups/militarytruecrime Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When you think of a serial killer, you think of someone who lurks late at night, attacks when you least suspect it and sneaks away into the darkness. You rarely think there might be a serial killer lurking at a hospital, waiting to snuff your life out ahead of time. Today’s story is about the scariest type of serial killer – the one who is supposed to make you feel better, but instead turns into an Angel of Death. This is the story of Reta Mays – a nurse’s assistant at the Louis A. Johnson Medical Center in West Virginia. Dig in with Margot as she discusses the death of 8 veterans who died at the hands of this serial killer. ----- Sponsors: – Care/Of! Visit takecareof.com and use code “militarymama50” to get 50% off your first care/of order! - Generation Why Podcast! Search “Generation Why” on your favorite podcast app to listen to this popular true crime podcast. You can also listen ad-free with Wondery Plus on the Wondery App. They have over 300 episodes in their backlog – so there is plenty of content to catch up on! -Hello Fresh! Visit hellofresh.com/militarymama10 and use code "militarymama10" to get 10 free meals and free shipping! ---- Join the Patreon Fan Club where for as little as $1 a month you can get ad-free episodes!! $5 gets you monthly bonus episodes and access to the private Facebook page! https://Patreon.com/militarymurder ----- Military Murder is a military true crime podcast that focuses on murders committed by military members, veterans, and sometimes their family members. ---- Follow on social: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/militarymurderpodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/@militarymurder Facebook: https://facebook.com/militarytruecrime Discussion Group: https://facebook.com/groups/militarytruecrime Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dennis Zecca retired from the U.S. Coast Guard in 2006. He was last stationed at Station Islamorada. He was a Chief Warrant Officer with the prestigious position of Commander. After his retirement, he settled in Marathon, Florida, a small quaint island in the Florida Keys. All seemed well, until in 2012, he asked his employee to perform a hit on a local businessman by the name of Bruce Schmitt. Dig in with Margot as she discusses a tiny bit of Coast Guard history, she reminisces watching one of her all-time favorite shows, “The Sopranos,” and discusses this bizarro case involving a military retiree. ----- Sponsors: – EveryPlate! Visit everyplate.com and use code “militarymama3” to get your meals at $2.99 per meal for 3 weeks! – Care/Of! Visit takecareof.com and use code “militarymama50” to get 50% off your first care/of order! ---- Join the Patreon Fan Club where for as little as $1 a month you can get ad-free episodes!! $5 gets you monthly bonus episodes and access to the private Facebook page! https://Patreon.com/militarymurder ----- Military Murder is a military true crime podcast that focuses on murders committed by military members, veterans, and sometimes their family members. ---- Follow on social: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/militarymurderpodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/@militarymurder Facebook: https://facebook.com/militarytruecrime Discussion Group: https://facebook.com/groups/militarytruecrime Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2003, Specialist Richard Davis and his unit returned from an Iraq deployment. Richard and 4 of his military buddies (Mario Navarette, Alberto Martinez, Jacob Burgoyne, and Douglas Woodcoff) decided to paint the town red while they were on their 2-day R & R (rest & relaxation). The next morning, when everyone reported to work, Richard didn’t show up. His leadership thought he’d gone on a bender, maybe he was with a girl, but after 48-hours, they contacted Richard’s father to inform him that his son was absent without leave (AWOL). Lanny Davis, Richard’s father, and a veteran himself knew something was off. And he began his search for his son. Four-months later, they’d find Richard… Dig in with Margot as she discusses a case that caught the attention of Hollywood. In 2007, a movie titled, “In the Valley of Elah” featured the case covered in this episode. The lead actors were Tommy Lee Jones, Charlize Theron, and Susan Sarandon. But the movie was “based on this case” and the reality of what happened is a bit different. ----- Check out our sponsor – EveryPlate! Visit everyplate.com and use code “militarymama3” to get your meals for $2.99 per meal for 3 weeks! ---- Join the Patreon Fan Club and for as little as $1 a month you can get ad-free episodes!! $5 gets you monthly bonus episodes! Check it out here: https://Patreon.com/militarymurder. ----- Military Murder is a military true crime podcast that focuses on murders committed by military members, veterans, and sometimes their family members. ---- Follow on social: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/militarymurderpodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/@militarymurder Facebook: https://facebook.com/militarytruecrime Discussion Group: https://facebook.com/groups/militarytruecrime Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2016, 20-year old Rina Shimabukuro vanished after sending her boyfriend a text message that she was going for a walk. Japanese authorities scoured CCTV footage for any evidence that would lead them to Rina. And they found what they were looking for when they saw an American in a red SUV buying salt from a local convenience store and pouring some inside his car. When they tracked down the man in the red SUV back to Kadena AB, they discovered the man was Kenneth Gadson Shinzato – a U.S. Marine veteran. Dig in with Margot as she takes you through the 2016 murder that caused outrage in Japan. Margot also digs into the 1995 Okinawa rape that began a movement to get U.S. troops off of the island of Okinawa. The perpetrators in that case were: Marcus Gill, Kendrick Ledet, and Rodrico Harp. Margot also digs into the 2006 murder-suicide of Kendrick Ledet and college student Lauren Cooper. ----- This episode was made possible by EveryPlate! Visit everyplate.com and use code “militarymama3” at checkout to get 3 weeks of Every Plate for only $2.99 per meal. ---- Join the Patreon Fan Club where for as little as $1 a month you can get ad-free episodes!! $5 gets you monthly bonus episodes! Check it out today at: https://Patreon.com/militarymurder ----- Follow on social: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/militarymurderpodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/@militarymurder Facebook: https://facebook.com/militarytruecrime Discussion Group: https://facebook.com/groups/militarytruecrime Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Want to know the result of the Fort Hood Independent Review without reading the 152-page report? Dig in with Margot as she tells you all about it – focusing on the aspects of the report that dug into Fort Hood criminal investigations – but primarily focusing on the disappearance of Vanessa Guillen and the disappearance of Elder Fernandes. Margot highly recommends listening to Ep31 (Guillen), Ep37 (Guillen update), and Ep41 (Elder Fernandes) before listening to this episode. Check out this episode for the low down on military true crime! Resources: https://www.army.mil/forthoodreview/ ----- Check out our sponsor – HelloFresh! Visit hellofresh.com/militarymama10 and use code “militarymama10” for 10 FREE MEALS (including FREE shipping)! ---- Want more episodes? Join the Fan Club! ----- Follow on social: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/militarymurderpodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/@militarymurder Facebook: https://facebook.com/militarytruecrime Discussion Group: https://facebook.com/groups/militarytruecrime Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Presenting the Top 10 most horrifying military murder stories in the news in 2020. Dig in with Margot as she counts them down. ----- Check out our sponsor – HelloFresh! Visit hellofresh.com/militarymama10 and use code “militarymama10” for 10 FREE MEALS (including FREE shipping)! ---- Want to hear more information about cases covered in today’s countdown? Check these out: Vanessa Guillen/Gregory Morales: Ep31 & Ep37 Enrique Roman Martinez: Ep35 Malcolm Perry: Ep50 Elder Fernandes: Ep41 Steven Carrillo: Discussed in Fan Club Military Prime Time Ep2 Harless Family: Discussed in Fan Club Military Prime Time Ep1 Sasha Krause: Discussed in Fan Club Military Prime Time Ep1 --- Join the Patreon Fan Club for more content! If you sign up in December at ANY LEVEL – you will get a vinyl podcast sticker! Woohoo! ----- Follow on social: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/militarymurderpodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/@militarymurder Facebook: https://facebook.com/militarytruecrime Discussion Group: https://facebook.com/groups/militarytruecrime Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Listen to Part 1 before listening to this episode. In this episode, we learn who was in on the murder of Ashley Biggs and why it took 8 years to finally bring that person to justice. Dig in with Margot as she takes you through the web of manipulation involved in getting away with murder for 8 years. ----- Check out our sponsor – Headspace! Visit headspace.com/militarymama for a FREE month trial! This trial gives you access to Headspace’s full library of meditations for every life situation! --- Join the Patreon Fan Club for more content! If you sign up in December at ANY LEVEL – you will get a vinyl podcast sticker! Woohoo! Visit: https://patreon.com/militarymurder --- Episode Resources: · Prosecution Opening Statement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfgfOrXC2W4&t=328s · Erica’s Friend Testified that Erica told her she defecated on the victim’s grave: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEoBLuHlS_8 · Audio of Defendant & Cindee Cobb (secretly recorded conversation): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOsVFxmH9IU · Chad Cobb Testifies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLud_Kw9E4E · Chad Cobb & Brittany Dunson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQbO6N4uMJE · Prosecution Closing Argument: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMdTjUGJj0E · Defense Closing Argument: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLRjBKg1v2U · Prosecution Rebuttal Closing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7Y123rretU · Jurors were shown crime scene and autopsy photos today in the trial of Erica Stefanko, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzCdBEuVUQU · Erica Stefanko on Trial for Murder of Army Vet Day 4 – Agt John Saraya OH Bureau of Criminal Inv., https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSy1Af9wsJU · Erica Stefanko on Trial for Murder of Army Vet Day 5 – Det Mike Hitchings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qdh6PTaBQZk · Court TV: Defendant’s Husband Testifies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7xKC6hWocc · Court TV: Erica Stefanko allegedly fed child “dog poop,” according to testimony of ex-mother-in-law: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVFD5mCrbt0 · Court TV: Timeline of Erica Stefanko Trial: https://www.courttv.com/news/woman-accused-in-murder-of-pizza-delivery-driver/ · https://www.thedailybeast.com/erica-stefanko-convicted-of-murdering-army-vet-ashley-biggs-by-luring-her-with-fake-pizza-delivery · https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8970141/Daughter-slain-Ohio-woman-Ashley-Biggs-testifies-against-step-mom-Erica-Stefanko.html · https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2285405/Ashley-Biggs-Chad-Cobb-pleads-guilty-killing-bisexual-mother-daughter-6-spend-life-jail.html · https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/courts/2020/09/09/trial-delayed-for-rittman-woman-accused-in-death-of-her-then-husbandrsquos-former-girlfriend/113729612/ · Court TV: Daughter of Ashley Biggs and Erica Stefanko testifies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6ph3UXkQwM&t=344s ----- Follow on social: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/militarymurderpodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/@militarymurder Facebook: https://facebook.com/militarytruecrime Discussion Group: https://facebook.com/groups/militarytruecrime Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In June 2012, while working at a Dominos Pizzeria, Ashley Biggs was sent to deliver a pizza. The delivery location was only 5 minutes from the Dominos, so when she hadn’t returned an hour later, her supervisor became concerned. Ashley Biggs was immediately reported missing. Within arriving to her last known location, police knew Ashley had been met with foul play, when a pool of blood was located in the vacant parking lot of the delivery location. A search quickly ensued, ending in the arrest of Ashley’s baby daddy – a man by the name of Chad Cobb. Dig in with Margot as she tells you about how a seemingly normal custody battle quickly turned sour and resulted in murder. ----- Check out our sponsor – Headspace! Visit headspace.com/militarymama for a FREE month trial! This trial gives you access to Headspace’s full library of meditations for every life situation! --- Join the Fan Club for more content! If you sign up in December at ANY LEVEL – you will get a vinyl podcast sticker! Woohoo! --- Episode Resources: · Prosecution Opening Statement: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VfgfOrXC2W4&t=328s · Erica’s Friend Testified that Erica told her she defecated on the victim’s grave: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FEoBLuHlS_8 · Audio of Defendant & Cindee Cobb (secretly recorded conversation): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOsVFxmH9IU · Chad Cobb Testifies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uLud_Kw9E4E · Chad Cobb & Brittany Dunson: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQbO6N4uMJE · Prosecution Closing Argument: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMdTjUGJj0E · Defense Closing Argument: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XLRjBKg1v2U · Prosecution Rebuttal Closing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e7Y123rretU · Jurors were shown crime scene and autopsy photos today in the trial of Erica Stefanko, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FzCdBEuVUQU · Erica Stefanko on Trial for Murder of Army Vet Day 4 – Agt John Saraya OH Bureau of Criminal Inv., https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xSy1Af9wsJU · Erica Stefanko on Trial for Murder of Army Vet Day 5 – Det Mike Hitchings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qdh6PTaBQZk · Court TV: Defendant’s Husband Testifies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t7xKC6hWocc · Court TV: Erica Stefanko allegedly fed child “dog poop,” according to testimony of ex-mother-in-law: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QVFD5mCrbt0 · Court TV: Timeline of Erica Stefanko Trial: https://www.courttv.com/news/woman-accused-in-murder-of-pizza-delivery-driver/ · https://www.thedailybeast.com/erica-stefanko-convicted-of-murdering-army-vet-ashley-biggs-by-luring-her-with-fake-pizza-delivery · https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8970141/Daughter-slain-Ohio-woman-Ashley-Biggs-testifies-against-step-mom-Erica-Stefanko.html · https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2285405/Ashley-Biggs-Chad-Cobb-pleads-guilty-killing-bisexual-mother-daughter-6-spend-life-jail.html · https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/courts/2020/09/09/trial-delayed-for-rittman-woman-accused-in-death-of-her-then-husbandrsquos-former-girlfriend/113729612/ · Court TV: Daughter of Ashley Biggs and Erica Stefanko testifies: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o6ph3UXkQwM&t=344s ----- Follow on social: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/militarymurderpodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/@militarymurder Facebook: https://facebook.com/militarytruecrime Discussion Group: https://facebook.com/groups/militarytruecrime Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In January 2015, a 5-year old boy woke up and discovered his mother and father dead. The victims were 39-year old Renee Kuch and 43-year old Corey Croft. Renee’s ex-husband, Australian Army Sergeant Christopher Carter was quickly arrested and he had a tale to tell. Dig in with Margot as she tells her first Australian military case. ----- Check out our sponsor – Headspace! Visit headspace.com/militarymama for a FREE month trial! This trial gives you access to Headspace’s full library of meditations for every life situation! Episode resources can be found here. --- Join the Fan Club for more content! If you sign up in December at ANY LEVEL – you will get a vinyl podcast sticker! Woohoo! Visit the Fan Club today! ----- Follow on social: Instagram Twitter Facebook Discussion Group Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

High School sweethearts, Michelle and Douglas Terek endured a long 3-year separation, while Michelle finished high school and got a degree and while Douglas was off enlisting in the Air Force. By 1990, they tied the knot and everything seemed perfect. Until it wasn’t. In August 1993, after a night of partying, Douglas called the police to tell them he did an awful thing. And when the police arrived at their on-base residence – they discovered more than they bargained for… Dig in with Margot as she tells you this heartbreaking story. No one saw it coming, but the answers loved ones gave after the tragedy lead to the belief that maybe there were warning signs. ----- Episode resources can be found here. Get your merch here! Merch Store Open from Nov 22 – Dec 6. Shirts, Sweatshirts, Tank Tops, Phone Covers and much more! Join the Fan Club for more content! ----- Follow on social: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/militarymurderpodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/@militarymurder Facebook: https://facebook.com/militarytruecrime Discussion Group: https://facebook.com/groups/militarytruecrime Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is a BREAKING NEWS STORY and is still developing. On October 11, 2020, Captain Malcolm Perry died after his car flipped and rolled and caught fire. Police on scene originally thought the fiery crash and subsequent death were the result of a car accident gone terribly wrong. But during the next few days, they would uncover a story so far-fetched, it seemed like a scene out of the movie – Fast and Furious. Captain Clevy Nelson-Royster and Richard Sennessie were subsequently arrested and charged with Malcolm’s murder. Dig in with Margot as she tells you this breaking news story – as pieced together through Texas El Paso PD affidavits, press releases, and other news sources. ----- Episode resources can be found here. Join the Fan Club for more content! ----- Follow on social: Instagram Twitter Facebook Discussion Group Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 1994, Air Force Technical Sergeant Edward Zakrzewski seemed to be living the dream – he was taking college classes at night, had one more year before getting his degree – he was working at Eglin AFB, he had a beautiful wife, Sylvia, and two kids – a boy (Edward) and a girl (Anna). But like every picture-perfect family – there was turmoil, and talks about divorce made Edward uneasy. So much so, that when his son called him at work on June 9th, 1994, Edward came up with a plan. Execute the entire family. Then flee the continental United States. But a true crime staple from the 90s – UNSOLVED MYSTERIES – would lead to his demise – as it didn’t matter where he went, he couldn’t hide from the ever-popular show. Dig in with Margot as she tells you all about family annihilator – Edward Zakzewski. ----- Episode resources can be found here. Join the Fan Club for more content! ----- Follow on social: Instagram Twitter Facebook Discussion Group Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2015, Cati Boyter was living her life, going to school and working at a local South Carolina sub shop. Then she met a married Army recruiter by the name of John Blauvelt. They began seeing each other – and when his divorce was final – they finally moved in together and then got married. But married life was difficult and after one too many arguments, Cati moved out. Nine months later, Cati went missing after leaving work at 3pm. Her lifeless body was discovered within 2 days of her disappearance. She had been stabbed with a knife. By the time the police showed up with an arrest warrant 3.5 weeks later, John Blauvelt, Cati’s estranged husband had fled with his new 17-year old girlfriend. As of November 2020, he is still on the run. Dig in with Margot as she tells you about Cati, John, and their ever-volatile relationship. Mama Margot got insight for this story from Cati’s niece, Chyanne Paxton – so there are things you will hear about here, that you will not read about in a newspaper. ----- If you have any information about John Blauvelt or if you have seen him, please contact the Simpsonville PD at 864-967-9535. Or leave an anonymous tip at p3tips.com. John Blauvelt is between 5’6”-5’8” and weighed about 180 lbs when he first fled. John has the following tattoos: -Madison on his left wrist -Pirate, Rose, and a Sunset on right arm -Ying Yang symbol on left forearm -Parrot on right side of his chest John Blauvelt has used various aliases including Blue Blauvelt, John Bluefield, Vincent Mendozza, Vincent Socketty If you or someone you know is suffering from domestic abuse – please seek help. Domestic Violence Hotline: 800.799.SAFE (7233) Episode resources can be found here. Join the Fan Club for access to the complete interview with Chyanne Paxton and other bonus content! This episode was made possible by EveryPlate: Visit everyplate.com and enter code "MILITARYMAMA3" to get 3 weeks of meals for just $2.99 per meal. ----- Follow on social: Instagram Twitter Facebook Discussion Group Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I am taking you back to the 90s to a moment when times seemed simpler. In 1993, Lorena Bobbitt (24), the wife of Marine Veteran, John Wayne Bobbitt (26), decided to take matters into her own hands. She was sick and tired of living under the thumb of her abusive husband. He had slapped her, hit her, verbally abused her, and raped her over and over again. She took a kitchen knife...and well, you'll have to listen to the episode to see how this story ends. Dig in with Margot as she takes you through a roller coaster of emotions. And listen until the end, because after the final credits, I discuss 2 non-military penis amputation cases that give this one a run for its money! ----- If you or someone you know is suffering from domestic abuse – please seek help. Domestic Violence Hotline: 800.799.SAFE (7233) Episode resources can be found here. Join the Fan Club for more content! Sign up for the Newsletter for a FREE Bonus Episode! This episode was made possible by EveryPlate: Visit everyplate.com and enter code "MILITARYMAMA3" to get 3 weeks of meals for just $2.99 per meal. ----- Follow on social: Instagram Twitter Facebook Discussion Group Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 2014, 19-year old, Megan Hiatt created an online dating profile. She met a Navy man by the name of Gawain “Rush” Wilson. They were smitten and within 2 months, their whirlwind romance resulted in the pair moving in together and a month later, they were pregnant with twin girls. They were over the moon, but soon, Rush would show his true colors – easily agitated, extremely apologetic, and hypercritical of everything Megan did. But Megan, the product of a broken home, wanted to make things work for the baby girls she was carrying. Megan didn’t believe she was the victim of domestic abuse, because Rush never put his hands on her. After the girls were born, Megan had made up her mind to leave for the third and final time…but she made a frightful decision that altered her family and life forever. She told Rush she was leaving. Dig in with Margot as she describes what lead to a brutal 2015 triple murder-suicide that Megan Hiatt survived. ----- If you or someone you know is suffering from domestic abuse – please seek help. Domestic Violence Hotline: 800.799.SAFE (7233) Episode resources can be found here. To listen to audio extras from this episode – sign up for the Fan Club! ----- Follow on social: Instagram Twitter Facebook Discussion Group Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 1980, two Navy wives were murdered in Norfolk, Virginia, while their husbands were away on duty. One murder was quickly solved, but the other would grow cold and stay that way for 40 years! Until 2018, when detectives would send off some sheets for DNA testing. DNA and genealogy would combine to hunt down a monster that needed to be snagged off the streets. But detectives would soon learn, his 1980 murder, was not his only one. Dig in with Margot as she discusses the murder of Kathleen Doyle and Aundria Bowman at the hands of potential serial killer – Dennis Lee Bowman. ----- For updates to the case, make sure you are following the Found Aundria M. Bowman Facebook page where Cathy Terkanian keeps everyone abreast of updates in the case. Episode resources can be found here. ----- Want Ad-Free Episodes? Monthly Bonus Episodes? Access to the Exclusive Military Murder Facebook Page? Become a Fan Club Patron Today! ----- Follow on social: Instagram Twitter Facebook Discussion Group Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 1974, five people were held at a local HiFi shop at gun point, as a few men raided the store of all of its audio equipment. The five people were Carol Naisbitt, Cortney Naisbitt, Orren Walker, Stanley Walker, and Michelle Ansley. The captives plead for their lives – telling the perpetrators to take everything they wanted but to spare them their lives. However, what occurred in the HiFi basement was something out of a horror movie. Some of the victims were executed, some of the victims were tortured, and a few victims lived to tell the tale that would haunt the small sleepy community of Ogden, Utah for the last few decades. Dig in with Margot as she discusses the most horrific crime in Utah history. This is the story of the HiFi murders. ----- Join the Fan Club today to get access to bonus episodes and an ad-free listening experience! Become a Fan Club Patron Today! ----- Follow on social: Instagram Twitter Facebook Discussion Group Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

If you have been considering joining the Military Murder Patreon Fan Club but want to know what you get - look no further. In this exclusive Fan Club Military Prime Time episode, you will get the dirt on 3 current military affairs cases that you may not have even heard about. 3 News Stories Covered Today: (1) Prostitution Rings in Fort Hood (2) The Murder of Army Green Beret Logan Melgar (3) Tragic Marine Amphibious Assault Vehicle Accident If you like what you hear, make sure you sign up for the Fan Club at the "Retirement Level" and above! ----- Love Military Murder and want to support the show while getting more content? Join the Fan Club here! Sources for this episode can be found here. ----- Follow on social: Instagram Twitter Facebook Discussion Group Email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On July 23, 1987, 23-year old Air Force wife, Cindy Ray, had a well-baby appointment. Her toddler was with the babysitter. Her husband, Sam Ray, was doing his normal security forces duty. Cindy was scheduled to pick up her husband from work due to the fact that they only had one family car. But Cindy called to say she was running late. When Sam went to look for Cindy at the clinic, Cindy had seemingly vanished. But how does an extremely pregnant woman go missing from the base clinic at Kirtland AFB, NM? Dig in with Margot as she discusses the most horrific military spouse on military spouse crime to date. This is the murder of Cindy Ray. ----- Join the Fan Club for EXCLUSIVE content and ad-free episodes! Sources for this episode can be found here. ----- Follow on social: Instagram Twitter Facebook Discussion Group Email: [email protected] Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On August 17, 2020, Elder Fernandes was released from a hospital. He had spent 6 days hospitalized for unknown reasons. One of his military coworkers picked him up and dropped Elder off at his home on the 2700 block of Woodlands Drive in Killeen, Texas. Elder was then never seen again. On August 18, 2020, Elder failed to report to work, although his car was found in the parking lot of his work place on Fort Hood. By Wednesday, August 19, 2020, after not hearing from Elder since Sunday, Elder’s family was very concerned and his mother flew from Massachusetts to Texas to search for Elder. Since his disappearance, Fort Hood officials have released 4 press releases informing the public that they are doing everything in their power to find Elder. However, they do not suspect foul play in his disappearance. They have allegedly spoken to various soldiers that make it seem as though Elder left of his own accord. However, according to his family, immediately before his disappearance, Elder had been the victim of abusive sexual touching. He had filed an unrestricted report with the SHARP and his leadership even moved Elder to a new unit because Elder had been complaining of bullying and being belittled. It’s unclear if Elder’s disappearance is related to his sexual abuse allegation, or if it’s connected with his hospitalization, but his family and the Army and Killeen PD need YOUR help. Dig in with Margot as she discusses the most recent disappearance at Fort Hood – that of Sergeant Elder Fernandes. ----- If you have any information, however small, pertaining to Elder’s case or pertaining to someone Elder knew who is now acting weird, please reach out to the Killeen PD at 254-526-8477. You can also contact Army CID at 254-28702722. You can also submit an anonymous tip at Bell County Crime Stoppers. ----- Get your 2 free Bonus Episodes here! All sources for this episode can be found here. Exclusive Content and Ad-Free episodes available in the Patreon Fan Club! ----- Follow on social: Instagram Twitter Facebook Email: [email protected] Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lavena Johnson was a smart, witty woman, born and raised in Missouri. Her senior year of high school she decided she would join the Army in an effort to not burden her parents with out of state tuition for college. Although Dr. Johnson (Lavena’s dad), begged her not to join the Army – she did so anyway. She thought the Army was a good deal – you serve your country a few years and then you get 4 years of college paid! Recruiters promised her she would likely not deploy, even though in 2004 there was an uptick in deployed troops. Lavina kicked butt as a woman in the military – especially in bootcamp, serving as an example to men and women. She made her family so proud. She went on to her first duty assignment and within a few months she was notified she’d be deploying to Iraq. As a communications troop – it didn’t seem like a bad deal – she’d be staying inside the wire. But within 6 weeks of being in Iraq, her parents received the dreaded knock on the door – their daughter Lavena L. Johnson was dead from a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Say what now? Not Lavena! She would never kill herself! She had just spoken to her parents and was excited to be home for the holidays! She was a week shy of her 20th birthday – it just didn’t make sense. Lavena’s family would soon find out that things aren’t always what they seem, but once the Army said Lavena committed suicide, it would take an act of Congress to get any concrete evidence that might show Lavena was actually murdered. A review of the facts make you wonder, was Lavena’s death really a suicide or a military cover up? Dig in with Margot as she discusses the most requested Military Murder case to date. ----- All sources for this episode can be found here. Join the Fan Club for EXCLUSIVE content and ad-free episodes! ----- Follow on social: Instagram Twitter Facebook Email: [email protected] Support the show (https://patreon.com/militarymurder) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In June 1993, 16-year old Christina Menzies was out and about like a typical teenager. Earlier in the day she attended a fair on Gutersloh RAF, Germany. Later in the evening, she ended the night at Club 47 – a club located on the base. But this was the last time she was seen alive. Christina’s remains were later found 10 km from the base. A British soldier was arrested and tried for her murder, but what happened at the Royal Armed Forces Court-Martial shocked the Menzies family. Dig in with Margot as she discusses the unsolved murder case of Christina Menzies, in an attempt that someone may be able to come forward with information and bring closure to the Menzies family. ----- Crime Stoppers UK is on the case. Crime Stoppers is offering a 20,000 British Pounds reward. If you have any information about Christina’s murder – including what happened at Club 47 on the night of June 12, 1993, or any information about the years since the murder, however, small, please contact Crime Stoppers UK at 0800-555111 or use the website, crimestoppers-uk.org. Anyone who contacts Crime Stoppers will remain anonymous. All sources for this episode can be found here. Join the Fan Club for EXCLUSIVE content and an ad-free listening experience! Podcast Promo: -Invisible Choir ----- Follow on social: Instagram Twitter Facebook Email: [email protected] Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In August 2007, Specialist Kamisha Block’s family was told that their 20-year-old daughter had died in Iraq as a result of friendly fire – one shot to the chest. The family was floored. They didn’t quite understand what that meant and they wanted answers. But Kamisha would give them a sign. When Kamisha’s mom, Jane, arrived at the funeral home to see her daughter one last time, she noticed a bullet sized hole on Kamisha’s head that had been covered with makeup. Her knees buckled as she thought – what have they done to my baby girl? And the answer she would get would never quench the Block’s family desire for real answers. Dig in with Margot as she discusses the life and death of Kamisha Block. ----- All sources for this episode can be found here. Join the Military Murder Fan Club for EXCLUSIVE content and an ad-free listening experience! ----- Follow on social: Instagram: http://www.instagram.com/militarymurderpodcast Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/@militarymurder Facebook: https://facebook.com/militarytruecrime Email: [email protected] Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is an update to the previous coverage of these cases. Previously, Margot discusses the disappearance of Vanessa Guillen and Gregory Morales - two Fort Hood soldiers - whose disappearances do not appear to be related. In this episode - Margot provides a significant update on BOTH cases. The updates in this episode are discussed in chronological order. But just to recap – the remains of Gregory Morales were discovered in a shallow grave on Friday, June 19, 2020 in a park in Killeen, Texas. On Tuesday, June 30, 2020, authorities discovered partial human remains and a firepit near the Leon River, 26 miles from Fort Hood. The partial remains have not yet been positively identified. However, it is believed to be the remains of Vanessa Guillen. One suspect (Specialist Aaron Robinson) killed himself during the early morning hours of July 1st, when authorities closed in on him. Another suspect (Cecily Aguilar) was arrested and is pending charges in federal court on conspiracy to assist in destroying evidence. This episode contains a public outreach cry by the Fort Hood Deputy Commander, as well as a portions of the July 2nd press conference held by Army CID. Dig in with Margot as she discusses the new information that has come to light in the last 6 weeks since she covered the original disappearances. ----- All sources for this episode can be found here. Want more Military Murder content? Join the Fan Club! ----- Read about Military Murder podcast in the media. Follow on social: Instagram Twitter Facebook Email: [email protected] Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In the Spring of 2000, the Thackers, Holli & Tracy decided to call it quits on their marriage. Tracy Thacker, a Marine veteran filed for divorce. He noted irreconcilable differences and the fact that a paternity test revealed he was not Maylyn Thacker’s father. A few months later after weeks of fighting with his wife, Holli, Tracy did the unthinkable. After a fight with his wife over custody issues and school pickup, Tracy checked out the kids from school early. Under “reason” for early check-out he write, “Pay Back.” The school never bothered to check the reason until it was far too late. Join Margot as she discusses this Father’s Day case that will make you cringe. ----- All sources for this episode can be found here. ----- Join the Military Murder Fan Club for EXCLUSIVE content and an ad-free listening experience! ----- Follow on social: Instagram Twitter Facebook Email: [email protected] Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Memorial Day Weekend 2020, Specialist Enrique Roman-Martinez and 7 other soldiers from Fort Bragg, North Carolina decided to take a break for the long weekend. They hopped on a ferry and headed towards Cape Lookout National Seashore as a group of 8, but only 7 returned. What happened to Specialist Roman-Martinez who seemingly walked away from the group at midnight, never to return to his tent? The group of soldiers noticed he was missing early on May 23, 2020, and reported him missing 17 hours later. Specialist Roman-Martinez’s remains were found less than a week later, washed ashore. His body only identified with dental records. The autopsy report was still pending when this episode was released, but the Army CID is investigating the case as a homicide. There is a $15k reward for any information that leads to an arrest in the case. You can contact 910-396-8777 with information, or if you would like to remain anonymous, you can submit a tip here. Join Margot as she discusses the limited amount of facts made available to the public and asks for your help in solving this murder. ----- All sources for this episode can be found here. Join the Fan Club for EXCLUSIVE content and an ad-free listening experience! ----- Read about Military Murder podcast on Task & Purpose. Follow on social: Instagram Twitter Facebook Email: [email protected] Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On May 25, 2020, George Floyd walked into Cup Foods Store in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to buy cigarettes. He paid and walked out of the store. The store clerk believed the $20 bill Floyd used was counterfeit, so at 8pm he called the police. This is something Cup Foods employees had done a dozen times when they received what they believed to be counterfeit money. Officers Thomas Lane and J. Alexander Kueng were the first officers on scene. They handcuffed Floyd, who was sitting in his car outside of the Cup Foods with two other people. Soon thereafter, Officer Derek Chauvin (Army Reserve Veteran) and Officer Tou Thao arrived on scene. After a struggle, Floyd found himself face down in the pavement parallel to the squad car, with Officer Chauvin’s knee in his neck. Bystanders quickly began filming on their phones and they filmed a horrific act. Three police officers (Thomas Lane, J. Alexander Kueng, and Tou Thao) watched as 19-year police veteran Derek Chauvin placed his knee on Floyd’s neck for 8 minutes and 46 seconds. Screams of “check his pulse” erupt from the bystanders after Floyd stopped talking and moving, but the bystanders’ cries go unanswered. Floyd was pronounced dead at 9:25pm. Join Margot as she discusses the facts of the case and the charges against the four officers. ----- All sources for this episode can be found here. ----- Join the Fan Club for EXCLUSIVE content and an ad-free listening experience! ----- Follow on social: Instagram Twitter Facebook Email: [email protected] Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is Part 2 of a 2-part series on the murder of Barry Winchell. I highly recommend listening to Part 1 before continuing with this episode. In 1999, 21-year old Barry Winchell was a part of the 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell. In March, he began dating a transgender woman named Calpernia Addams. Although he met her at a gay club after Barry’s roommate, Justin Fisher, invited a group of friends to the club, Fisher began to taunt Barry about his sexuality. Fisher began a wicked rumor around the barracks that Barry was gay. This was a big deal, since someone discovered to be gay could be forced out of the military with a less than honorable service characterization. Barry tried to lay low, but the taunts continued. During the 4th of July weekend, the guys were BBQing in the barracks, when the youngest member of the unit, Calvin Glover, came outside and began slinging absurd tales about the crimes he committed back home. Barry told the young soldier to shut up and go to bed and this ignited a feud that would lead to Barry’s murder just 30 hours later at the hands of 18-year old Glover, but instigated by Barry’s roommate, 26-year old Fisher. Dig in with Margot as she discusses the conclusion of the murder of Barry Winchell, the ensuring trials, and the DADT policy. ----- All sources for this episode can be found here. ----- Join the Fan Club and get access to EXCLUSIVE content and an ad-free listening experience! ----- Follow on social: Instagram Twitter Facebook Email: [email protected] Support the show Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 1999, 21-year old Barry Winchell was part of the 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. He planned to make the military a career. Specifically, he wanted to go to Warrant Officer school and eventually become a helicopter pilot. In March 1999, he began dating Calpernia Addams, a transgender woman who was preoperative. To many, this is not a big deal, but to the military during the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” era – it was a big deal. Barry’s roommate, Justin Fisher, began a campaign to get Barry kicked out of the military. But Barry was so evil, that he used a younger soldier as his weapon to destroy Barry. Dig in with Margot as she discusses the murder of Barry Winchell, the ensuring trials, and the DADT policy. ----- All sources for this episode can be found here. ----- Join the Fan Club for EXCLUSIVE content and an ad-free listening experience! ----- Read about Military Murder Podcast in the media. Follow on social: Instagram Twitter Facebook Email: [email protected] Support the show (https://patreon.com/militarymurder) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices