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The Finale. Always remember... The world is scary, people suck, hide in your closets..... And also.... We LOVE YOU! Beth & Cristy Sources for Menendez Brothers and Casey Anthony: https://people.com/all-about-casey-anthony-parents-george-cindy-anthony-8422484 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Caylee_Anthony https://parade.com/culture/where-is-casey-anthony-now https://parade.com/culture/where-is-casey-anthony-now https://www.foxnews.com/us/most-hated-mom-casey-anthony-returns-national-spotlight-after-acquittal-daughters-murder https://abcnews.go.com/US/da-reconsider-resentencing-menendez-brothers-admit-lies/story?id=119967273 https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/mar/20/menendez-brothers-los-angeles https://abcnews.go.com/US/menendez-brothers-timeline-1989-murders-new-fight-freedom/story?id=116243650 https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-03-05/menendez-brothers-challenge-hochman-dismissal-new-trial https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/menendez-brothers-attorney-says-l-county-das-withdrawal-decision-re-tr-rcna195778 Sources for Karen Read and Idaho Murders: s://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/03/25/karen-read-second-murder-trial-what-to-know/82http649602007/ https://www.boston.com/news/local-news/2025/03/19/trooper-michael-proctor-fired-karen-read-murder-case/ Max’s A Body in the Snow: The Trial of Karen Read (2024) https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/236494717/john-j-o'keefe https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/279606162/xana-alexia-kernodle https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/248016323/ethan-james-chapin https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/261954155/madison-may-mogen https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/261954223/kaylee-jade-goncalves https://www.newsweek.com/bryan-kobherger-trial-update-idaho-murders-roommate-evidence-2051656 https://www.newsweek.com/university-idaho-murders-911-call-explained-1780376 Max’s The Idaho College Murders (2023)

Today's episode is special. We are going back and taking a look at two of our controversial cases. We invited our supportive husbands, Wes and Emery, so discuss both of these cases and get their opinions. Join us this week as we discuss these awful cases.

In May of 2005, 4 teens were gunned down in the early morning hours by an unknown person or persons. One of the teens, Donte Ward, was connected to a known Detroit drug ring run by Cherylethia “Bunny” Holmes. The other three, Eddrick Clark, Michael Dillon, and Megan Post, were collateral damage as witnesses to an alleged hit that was put out on their friend. The case is not cold, but it is not solved. Who committed these Huntington Murders? Join us in the closet this week as we discuss a case from Beth’s hometown.  Sources: https://www.wsaz.com/content/news/WSAZ-Investigates--The-Huntington-Prom-Night-Murders-15-years-later-570679661.html https://www.wsaz.com/content/news/Teens-remembered-ahead-of-homicide-anniversary--423370864.html https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna7953417 https://www.npr.org/2005/05/27/4669689/w-va-murders-linked-to-crack-dealing https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/67264359/eddrick-jamon-clark https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/46821694/michael-christopher-dillon https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/22588977/megan-brooke-poston https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/66590410/donte%27_lee-ward https://wchstv.com/news/local/annual-day-of-hope-held-in-memory-of-quadruple-murder-victims https://www.herald-dispatch.com/news/day-of-hope-to-return-next-weekend/article_731d533b-5e96-56b8-b3a5-9ed70b3e4f4a.html https://www.wxyz.com/news/region/detroit/connected-in-crime-history-of-drug-pipeline-between-the-city-of-detroit-and-west-virginia https://www.courtswv.gov/sites/default/pubfilesmnt/2023-12/11-0436memo.pdf https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/235357609/wendy-jean-morgan https://apps.wv.gov/OIS/OffenderSearch/DOC/Offender/Details?Id=YKoagkb6y2AffCQNUBR09S%2BYfChyfYvvZ4Cu%2FQwJATSoFAefPjUUzl17Fpjxs5oZusFwUfVSItwawy91r6IiSjI%2BT2pDT7WKCjmSkjD%2FyryNFMBLW2XmFQhqZOqqwKvh2SBnVwEqahzSAIK3INsN75%2Bd2raQipJQAa%2F029D8lUQ%3D www.herald-dispatch.com (subscription required)  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heroin%28e%29

The Coleman Family Tragedy revolves around the tragic murders of Sheri Coleman, and her two young sons, Gavin and Garett, in 2009. Chris Coleman was initially considered a loving husband and father, but the case took a shockingturn when he was arrested and charged with the murders. The case shocked the community and drew widespread media attention due to the seemingly perfect family façade and the shocking nature of the crime. Sources: 48 Hours –The writing on the wall https://www.paramountpressexpress.com/cbs-entertainment/shows/48-hours/releases/?view=31642-coming-up-on-48-hours-mystery-televangelist-joyce-meyers-former-head-of-security-found-guilty-in-triple-murder-the-writing-on-the-wall-saturday-may-5 https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/36949526/sheri_ann-coleman https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/36949552/garett_dominic_eugene_coleman https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/36949583/gavin_christopher_coleman https://www.cbsnews.com/news/man-accused-of-killing-family-texts-girlfriend-from-wifes-funeral/ https://www.bnd.com/news/local/article17744801.html https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/the-coleman-triple-murder/20/ https://fox2now.com/news/sheri-colemans-family-fights-to-move-graves/ https://yen.com.gh/facts-lifehacks/biographies/205517-chris-coleman-coleman-family-murders-what-happened-today/ https://www.stlpr.org/2011-05-05/coleman-guilty-of-murders https://www.cbsnews.com/news/ex-marine-chris-coleman-found-guilty-of-murdering-wife-kids-on-second-anniversay-of-ill-killings/ https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna30841214 https://www.ksdk.com/article/news/crime/chris-coleman-seeking-new-trial-in-2011-murder-of-wife-sons/63-b875b90c-cb08-4eaa-8dc3-451cfdcc044e https://www.cbsnews.com/news/chris-coleman-gets-3-life-sentences-for-ill-strangulation-deaths-of-wife-two-sons/ https://www.courthousenews.com/lawsuit-dismissed-after-triple-murder/ https://www.cbsnews.com/news/did-chris-colemans-obsession-lead-to-triple-murder

Sarah Sweeney was a 39 year old podiatrist living with her fire captain boyfriend in St. Louis, Missouri. In January of 2024 she was found dead in their home from a lethal drug overdose. Her death caused the media, law enforcement, and family members to speculate on the death of Grace Holland, Sarah's boyfriend's ex-fiance. Join us in the closet this week as we discuss Sarah and Grace's lives and their tragic deaths. *If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence you are not alone and you deserve to be safe. Please call 1 (800) 799 – 7233 Sources: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/legg-calve-perthes-disease https://www.salemfh.com/obituaries/Sarah-Kathleen-Sweeney?obId=30422024 https://nypost.com/2024/03/06/us-news/missouri-doc-found-dead-by-murderer-fiance-died-from-overdose/ https://nypost.com/2024/01/31/news/missouri-doc-feared-murderer-fiance-robert-daus-before-death/ https://www.foxnews.com/us/doctors-ex-employer-sought-subpoena-firefighter-boyfriend-before-she-died-his-house-court-docs https://www.foxnews.com/us/missouri-firefighters-doctor-girlfriend-died-multiple-drug-intoxication-manner-undetermined https://www.hngn.com/articles/256266/20240125/sarah-sweeneys-death-missouri-firefighters-claim-contradicts-autopsy-incident-happened-years-after-ex-lover-died-in-same-residence.htm https://www.the-sun.com/news/10137083/sarah-sweeney-grace-holland-dead-fire-chief/ https://www.crimescoop.org/news/grace-holland-supported-her-fire-captain-fianc-her-violent-death-under-allegedly-suspicious-circumstances-has-put-the-focus-on-the-captain https://www.facebook.com/donate/628474724440597/ https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12998871/Missouri-fire-chief-mysteriously-doctor-fianc-e-39-dead-house-sued-previous-fianc-es-family-claim-killed-mentally-physically-abused-shot-head.html https://www.the-sun.com/news/10176823/firefighter-robert-daus-911-call-dead/ https://www.foxnews.com/us/missouri-firefighters-fiancee-autopsy-reveals-suspicious-scenario-experts-say https://www.linkedin.com/company/liberty-artworks/ https://www.facebook.com/libertyartworks?mibextid=wwXIfr&rdid=PhWc9nUblb5Tnmd8&share_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2Fshare%2F19rQraVgRd%2F%3Fmibextid%3DwwXIfr#

Linda Trinh was a 21-year-old student at Johns Hopkins University. She was a bright young lady who had quite the future ahead of her. She wanted to research cures for diseases and based on the work she had done, she would have been an asset to the profession. Join us as we discuss the murder of such a shining star. Sources: https://pages.jh.edu/gazette/2005/31jan05/31trinh.html https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna16530687 https://www.jhunewsletter.com/article/2007/01/donta-allen-sentenced-to-life-for-trinh-murder-86668/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/2005/01/26/police-believe-victim-knew-her-attacker/d7baeee2-7b88-4ec5-9501-2e971b1bad23/ https://www.jhunewsletter.com/article/2005/03/arrest-made-in-trinh-case-61575 https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2005/mar/23/20050323-095814-3280r/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/2005/03/24/dna-leads-to-arrest-in-slaying/a6dcdc40-2fcc-459d-a61a-b966bb9310dc/ https://pages.jh.edu/gazette/2006/27nov06/27guilty.html https://pages.jh.edu/gazette/2007/16jan07/16briefs.html https://pages.jh.edu/gazette/2007/16jan07/16briefs.html https://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2007/jan/8/20070108-111421-9865r/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/local/2005/01/30/brilliant-student-mourned/0905d837-e508-4a92-ae5b-96c3d672b728/

In January 2008, Kadie Major was a 26 year old mom to 10 month old River Lynn and pregnant with a son she planned to name Aidan Robert. On a cold night, Kadie and River went missing. They were later found nearby to train tracks. Their deaths were ruled a tragic Murder-Suicide. However, the story about their last moments alive just doesn't seem to add up to Kadie’s family. Join us in the closet this week as we discuss the case of Kadie and her babies.  *If you have any information about the deaths of Kadie, River, and Aidan Major please contact the Berkeley County Sheriff's Office at 1-843-719-7700 or anonymously at Crime Stoppers at 1-843-554-1111. There is a $25,000 reward for information. Sources: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/24456312/kadie-lee-major https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/24456332/river_lynn_major https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/72075754/aadon_robert_major https://thecinemaholic.com/where-is-aaron-major-now/ https://www.cbsnews.com/news/case-reopened-into-mysterious-deaths-of-s-c-woman-kadie-major-and-daughter-after-48-hours-investigation/ https://www.cbsnews.com/video/fatal-crossing/ https://kadieandherbabies.com/ https://www.facebook.com/Victoriahall65/

Between 2016-2017, five young lives were tragically lost to suicide at Truman State University and its surrounding community. A chilling connection? All five deaths had ties to the same fraternity, Alpha Kappa Lambda. Legal battles have ensued, but the truth remains elusive. What do you think—tragedy or something darker? ⚠️ Need help? Call 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or text HOME to 741741. Sources: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2021/04/19/a-mysterious-suicide-cluster https://www.schrader.com/obituary/4778450 https://www.playlerimermillard.com/obituaries/4094054 https://commonreader.wustl.edu/c/talking-suicide-blues/ https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/name/glenna-haught-obituary?pid=186019308 https://www.baue.com/obituaries/joshua-michael-thomas https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/gladstone-mo/alexander-mullins-7042322 https://www.riverfronttimes.com/news/mom-settles-with-fraternity-over-truman-state-suicide-cluster-claims-41150270 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/truman-state-university-suicides-lawsuit-alpha-kappa-lambda-brother-accused-encouraging-suicides/ https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/missouri-fraternity-leader-encouraged-five-students-take-their-own-lives-n1038491 https://abcnews.go.com/US/parents-suicide-victims-sue-truman-state-alleging-student/story?id=64728805 https://www.kansascity.com/news/local/article233350912.html https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2019/08/06/parents-call-fraternity-university-negligent-string-2016-17-suicides

Maggie Daniels was a 31 one year old beloved teacher and school counselor in North Carolina. When friends and family didn’t hear from her they immediately sprung into action, and she was found brutally murdered in her apartment. DNA led investigators to a person who had made Maggie uncomfortable before and thankfully her family was able to get justice for her. Join us in the closet this week as we discussed the murder of Maggie Daniels. Sources: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/270760177/margaret-elizabeth-daniels https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/cleveland-oh/margaret-maggie-daniels-6033184 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/maggie-daniels-sharmon-odom-neighbor-admits-killing-north-carolina-guidance-counselor/ https://www.cbsnews.com/news/surveillance-photo-shows-north-carolina-teacher-maggie-daniels-day-before-murder/ https://abcnews.go.com/US/strangled-counselor-fought-life-police-evidence/story?id=24828724 https://heavy.com/news/2014/08/sharman-odom-arrested-maggie-daniels-murder-suspect-charged-rip-guidance-counselor-teacher-north-carolina/ https://abcnews.go.com/US/relatives-heartbroken-north-carolina-school-counselors-murder/story?id=24843482 https://www.wfmynews2.com/article/news/crime/unsealed-search-warrants-give-details-to-maggie-daniels-murder/83-297978648 https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/crime/new-warrants-describe-violent-scene-at-daniels-apartment/275-292886192 https://www.wyff4.com/article/murder-suspects-mother-pleads-guilty-to-assaulting-reporters-photographer/8597166

In 1976, Martin Dillon, a promising lawyer in Montrose, PA, was shot and killed during a clay shooting trip with his friend, Dr. Stephen Scher. Scher claimed it was an accidental self-inflicted gunshot, but rumors of an affair between Scher and Martin’s wife, Patricia, cast doubt. It would take many years to unravel this story. Sources: Forensic Files – Grave Evidence S16 E9 https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/37037456/martin_thomas-dillon https://www.pottsmerc.com/2008/03/05/prosecutor-doctor-killed-friend-to-marry-wife/ https://greensboro.com/doctor-pushes-to-have-friends-body-exhumed/article_ab7afa66-3ae9-555b-8c39-99db103ba547.html https://www.foxnews.com/story/prosecutor-doctor-killed-best-friend-to-marry-friends-wife-in-love-triangle https://www.timesleader.com/archive/274405/stories-doctor-sentenced-to-life-for-killing-friend-over-1976-love-triangle98432 https://www.timesleader.com/archive/274405/stories-doctor-sentenced-to-life-for-killing-friend-over-1976-love-triangle98432 https://www.cbsnews.com/news/doctor-guilty-in-76-love-triangle-killing/ https://www.poconorecord.com/story/news/2002/08/25/after-decades-lies-taste-freedom/51009330007/

Bernita White was enjoying a local zoo in Lansing, Michigan on a summer day in June 2001. While entering the zoo with her daughter an unknown shooter fired 1 bullet and killed Bernita instantly with a high powered rifle. The identity of the shooter is still unknown 23 years later and Bernita’s family is left with so many questions and no justice. Who killed Bernita White? Join us in the closet as we discuss this case.  Sources: https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/cold-case-team-to-probe-2001-lansing-zoo-killing/ https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/78860413/bernita-kay-white https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/lsj/name/bernita-white-obituary?id=37232767 https://medium.com/crimebeat/from-the-shadows-a4dee9fae7a8 https://www.lansingcitypulse.com/stories/cold-but-not-forgotten,10213 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zqnUusEF-v0 https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064836876756&fref=nf&pnref=story.unseen-section https://tncpnews.com/mi-state-trooper-accused-of-murdering-his-wife-shoots-film/ https://potterparkzoo.org/

Christopher Gray's story highlights the terrible darkness that can sometimes hide beneath small-town familiarity and the ease with which manipulation can turn fatal. Christopher’s death was a tragedy of trust betrayed and kindness exploited, leaving a haunting memory for those who knew and loved him. Sources: See No Evil – S10 E4 https://www.rutlandherald.com/news/groton-man-found-dead-2-men-charged/article_16cda307-c990-505e-838f-9fa3e27014f1.html https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/30617435/christopher-gray https://www.staugustine.com/story/news/2009/09/29/3-plead-guilty-nh-murder-plot/16125796007/ https://www.fosters.com/story/news/local/2008/11/24/killing-disabled-man-troubles-small/52187105007/ https://www.fosters.com/story/news/local/2008/11/24/killing-disabled-man-troubles-small/52187105007/ https://www.seacoastonline.com/story/news/local/portsmouth-herald/2009/12/22/three-friends-sentenced-in-slaying/51762532007/ https://www.foxnews.com/story/new-hampshire-teen-sentenced-to-prison-for-murder-of-disabled-wal-mart-cashier https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/id-shows/see-no-evil/walmart-surveillance-captured-the-moments-a-man-stepped-into-dangers-path https://www.sentinelsource.com/n-h-teen-gets-20-to-40-years-in-slaying-of-cashier/article_f3be1f5b-3bbe-5bb5-8f0e-15742a31f5ec.html https://www.seacoastonline.com/story/news/2016/01/11/man-who-facilitated-killing-from/32767308007/

Five teenage friends went out to Gitchie Manitou State Preserve one night in November of 1973 for a fun night of music around a campfire. Sadly, only 1 of them returned home. After being approached by 3 men claiming to be police officers, 4 of them were gunned down for no reason. The sole survivor fought bravely and was able to obtain justice for her 4 friends. Join us in the closet this week for the case of The Gitchie Manitou Murders.     Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1973_Gitchie_Manitou_murders https://thecinemaholic.com/where-are-allen-david-and-james-fryer-now/ https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/75479720/stewart-w-baade https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/75479796/dana_e_aade https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/44867920/roger-norman-essem https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/75716666/michael-robert-hadrath https://thecinemaholic.com/where-is-survivor-sandra-cheskey-now/ Investigation Discovery’s No One Can Hear You Scream: The Gitchie Manitou Massacre (2024) Book: Gitchie Girl: The Survivor’s Inside Story of the Mass Murders That Shocked The Heartland by Phil Hamman and Sandy Hammann (2016)

Hey Closet Sisters and WHITW fans! We are back with our annual Halloween episode. We are so excited to bring you the 5th installment. Join us as Jess and Cristy tell crazy stories about some satanic cult madness. There are lots of twists and turns in these cases, so hold onto you pants and snuggle in for some crazy campfire stories! Sources for Jess: https://www.murderpedia.org/male.G/g/gecht-robin.htm https://criminalminds.fandom.com/wiki/The_Ripper_Crew https://www.cbsnews.com/chicago/news/ripper-crew-victims-thomas-kokoraleis/ https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/the-ripper-crew-satanic-murderers-thomas-kokoraleis https://archive.org/details/serialkillerlett0000unse/page/174/mode/1up?view=theater Sources for Cristy: newspaper.com https://murderpedia.org/male.D/d/drew-carl.htm https://www.southcoasttoday.com/story/lifestyle/2013/10/06/looking-back-murder-in-satan/42739663007/ https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/se-mass/fall-river-woman-convicted-of-killing-girlfriend-in-1980-granted-parole/ https://www.heraldnews.com/story/news/courts/2022/03/04/fall-river-cult-murders-robin-murphy-up-parole/9347774002/ https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-news/fall-river-satanic-cult-murders-epix-1174716/ Docusries on Prime : Fall River

Sierra was a 16-year-old sophomore in high school. She had just moved and changed schools at the beginning of the year. She quickly became popular and well loved. On March 16, 2012 she never made it to school. Who would want to harm Sierra? Join us as we discuss this sad case. Sources: https://santaclara.courts.ca.gov/sites/default/files/santaclara/default/documents/gt_statement_of_facts.pdf https://www.kron4.com/news/bay-area/kron4-exclusive-sierra-lamars-killer-breaks-silence-in-rare-prison-letter/ https://allthatsinteresting.com/sierra-lamar#:~:text=A%20popular%2015%2Dyear%2Dold,way%20to%20school%20in%202012. https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/id-shows/see-no-evil/man-convicted-of-murdering-missing-high-schooler-after-his-dna-found-on-her-discarded-pants https://www.nbcbayarea.com/news/local/south-bay/sierra-lamars-family-remains-hopeful-10-years-after-morgan-hill-teen-vanished/2841612/ https://abc7news.com/timeline-in-sierra-lamar-kidnapping-case-closing-arguments-begin-murder-trial-antolin-garcia-torres/1949478/ https://abc7news.com/sierra-lamar-murder-trial-antolin-garcia-torres/1730889/ https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/sierra-lamar-killer-sentenced-to-life-without-parole/ https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/226064762/sierra_mae-lamar https://www.ktvu.com/news/sierra-lamar-friends-testify-in-murder-trial-of-antolin-garcia-torres