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In October 2015, 27-year-old Sasha Samsudean was found murdered in her downtown Orlando apartment—no forced entry, no broken locks. The answer wasn’t outside. It was already inside the building. Watching, waiting, and wearing a uniform meant to protect her. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Sasha Samsudean. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram  Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreon Visit our website Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Check the Locks is Supported By:  Audible: Enjoy 30 Days for Free This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday.  Sources: Inside The Horrific Death Of Sasha Samsudean, Who Was Killed By Her Apartment Building's Security Guard Security guard Stephen Duxbury found guilty of killing woman, sentenced to life in prison – Orlando Sentinel Sasha Samsudean's parents help others victims' families with grief Survivors of homicide victims gather for National Day of Remembrance in Orlando Stephen Duxbury, Security Guard, Killed Sasha Samsudean Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/check-the-locks-a-true-crime-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In 1965, a white minister and father of four answered the call after Bloody Sunday — only to be ambushed on a dark Alabama street. Beaten by segregationists, denied lifesaving care, and left to die, his murder would end in acquittals and unanswered questions. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the murder of James Reeb. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram  Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreon Visit our website Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Check the Locks is Supported By:  Audible: Enjoy 30 Days for Free This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday.  Sources: John Lewis - March from Selma to Montgomery, "Bloody Sunday," 1965 #OnThisDay: Bloody Sunday | National Museum of African American History and Culture Reeb, James | The Martin Luther King, Jr. Research and Education Institute White Lies: A True Crime Story Of An Unsolved Civil Rights-Era Murder The History Place - Great Speeches Collection: Lyndon B. Johnson Speech - We Shall Overcome The Senate Passes the Voting Rights Act Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/check-the-locks-a-true-crime-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A once prominent musician disappears without a trace. Years pass before the truth surfaces — hidden in plain sight. And a tale of greed, adultery, and murder is exposed. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Walter Scott. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram  Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreon Visit our website Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Check the Locks is Supported By:  Audible: Enjoy 30 Days for Free This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday.  Sources: Exhumed: James Williams Killed Wife Sharon, Walter Notheis Look out for the cheaters – New York Daily News Walter Scott: A One-Hit Wonder Silenced - Forensic Files Now Experience What the St Louis Music Scene Has To Offer. The Vibrant Music Scene of St. Louis Forensic Files - S07E01 - The Cheater Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/check-the-locks-a-true-crime-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On a quiet Pennsylvania street, long-simmering tensions between neighbors turn into bloodshed. And the violent act is caught on camera. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Crystal Kennery. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram  Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreon Visit our website Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Check the Locks is Supported By:  Audible: Enjoy 30 Days for Free This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday.  Sources: 3 dead in murder-suicide over snow removal dispute, prosecutors say Jeffrey Allen Spaide Obituary February 1, 2021 - Kniffen O'Malley Leffler Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc. Police: 3 dead in Plains Township murder-suicide | Times Leader 3 Pennsylvania neighbors dead after fight over snow shoveling, authorities say - ABC News https://www.reddit.com/r/Allnews247/comments/le800k/three_dead_in_murdersuicide_over_snow_removal/?share_id=xvMOXswc4689At0-al-M8&utm_content=1&utm_medium=android_app&utm_name=androidcss&utm_source=share&utm_term=1 Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/check-the-locks-a-true-crime-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A Monday night football game. A family at home. And a moment that spiraled into irreversible violence. Serving as a reminder that the most dangerous situations don’t always come from outside of the home. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Crystal Kennery. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram  Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreon Visit our website Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Check the Locks is Supported By:  Audible: Enjoy 30 Days for Free This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday.  Sources: Florida man kills wife, shoots stepdaughter, turns gun on himself after NFL game argument Florida man kills wife, shoots stepdaughter over NFL game argument, officials say – KIRO 7 News Seattle Girl, 13, Begged for Her Life After Watching Stepdad Murder Her Mom. He Shot Her in the Face — But She Survived Florida man kills wife and then self after argument over 'Monday Night Football,' authorities say PCSO investigating murder-suicide that occurred three days before Christmas Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/check-the-locks-a-true-crime-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A quiet Christmas Eve in Brevard County ends in violence and betrayal, serving as a reminder that the most dangerous threats don’t always come from strangers. Join John Conner as he discusses the real-life Grinch of Florida, Heather Nelson. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram  Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreon Visit our website Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Check the Locks is Supported By:  Audible: Enjoy 30 Days for Free This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday.  Sources: Housekeeper Facing Charges for Allegedly Assaulting 83-Year-Old Employer Who Denied Her a $500 Christmas Bonus https://nypost.com/2025/01/12/us-news/florida-housekeeper-heather-nelson-arrested-robbed-and-assaulted-83-year-old-boss-over-christmas-bonus/ 'She actually took the check by force': Florida woman allegedly injures 83-year-old employer, steals her money and holiday cards after being denied $500 Christmas bonus | Law & Crime Brevard County house cleaner assaults older woman, deputies say https://www.facebook.com/BrevardCountySheriff/posts/pfbid0oRxbLSrdhSTKRJj6tCv4RtnKesFDyRYKEp2yQScS9HBDmg9eKHQcCzEu9wYQ4gfUl Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/check-the-locks-a-true-crime-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On a cold December night in 1989, a five-year-old girl vanished from a Christmas party—without a scream, without a trace, and without ever coming home. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the disappearance of Melissa Brannen. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram  Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreon Visit our website Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Check the Locks is Supported By:  Audible: Enjoy 30 Days for Free This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday.  Sources: Forensic Files - Season 4, Episode 5 - Innocence Lost - Full Episode Melissa Brannen Archives - Forensic Files Now Melissa Brannen’s abductor, Caleb Hughes, will be freed from prison after nearly 30 years Melissa Lee Brannen Convicted child abductor on parole for 1989 case found babysitting in Virginia Fairfax police still seek killer of 5-year-old Melissa Brannen, who vanished in 1989 https://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/WPcap/1999-11/27/005r-112799-idx.html Inmate Locator — Virginia Department of Corrections Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/check-the-locks-a-true-crime-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

On Christmas Day, 2011, terror struck a town in Texas. A whispered 911 call, a family gathering turned deadly, and a killer dressed as Santa Claus. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the Grapevine Christmas Murders. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram  Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreon Visit our website Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Check the Locks is Supported By:  Audible: Enjoy 30 Days for Free This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday.  Sources: Estranged Husband Dressed As Santa Blamed For Christmas Day Massacre - ABC News He turned up to his ex’s home dressed as Santa to surprise his kids. Then he killed them all | The Independent Grapevine, TX | Data USA Wife's good fortunes spurred Texas killings Authorities identify victims in Christmas shootings Christmas Capital of Texas® | Christmas Getaway in Grapevine Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/check-the-locks-a-true-crime-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

What should have been a night of celebration turned into a tragedy marked by escalating abuse and a chilling scene no child should ever witness. As investigators peeled back the layers of their victim's life, they uncovered the truth behind her violent death and the pattern of control that led her there. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Za'Zell Preston. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram  Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreon Visit our website Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Check the Locks is Supported By:  Audible: Enjoy 30 Days for Free This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday.  Sources: William Wallace dragged wife Za'Zell Preston into the living room with sunglasses on her head, propped her body on the couch, and told his kids that "she got drunk and ruined Christmas." Man sentenced who killed wife, propped body in front of kids | AP News Man who placed wife's body in front of kids guilty of murder Christmas Day Killing of Wife in Anaheim Heads to Jury – Los Angeles Sentinel O.C. man who killed his wife on Christmas is guilty of murder - Los Angeles Times Man Convicted of Murder After Killing Wife and Having Kids Open Christmas Gifts in Front of Her Body William Wallace Of Anaheim Convicted For Killing Wife On Christmas 2011, Had Propped Her Body On Couch As Children Opened Presents Man accused of killing wife, propping her in front of kids to open Christmas gifts Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/check-the-locks-a-true-crime-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Between 1992 and 1993, the quiet city of Allentown, Pennsylvania, was stalked by a predator who seemed to strike at random and disappear without a trace. As bodies were discovered and survivors came forward with chilling accounts, investigators raced to identify the teen responsible for a string of brutal attacks and murders. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the Monster of Allentown, Harvey Miguel Robinson. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram  Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreon Visit our website Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Check the Locks is Supported By:  Audible: Enjoy 30 Days for Free This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday.  Sources: Harvey Robinson, The Teen Serial Killer Who Murdered 3 People COMMONWEALTH v. ROBINSON (2004) | FindLaw ALLENTOWN WOMAN SLAIN AT HOME Judge Urges Serial Killer Harvey Robinson To Donate Brain To Science ALLENTOWN MAN CHARGED IN SERIAL MURDERS, RAPES CALL CARRIER SCHMOYER 1 OF 3 SLAIN Com. v. Robinson | Cases | Westlaw Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/check-the-locks-a-true-crime-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

It's Halloween, and we are sending Olivia out with a truly terrifying case. In August 1990, the quiet college town of Gainesville, Florida, was gripped by terror. Over just four days, five students were brutally murdered by a man who came to be known as The Gainesville Ripper. As panic spread across campus, dorms emptied, and locks clicked shut across the city. Join us as we welcome special guest Jessica Gomez to discuss the Gainesville Ripper, the real-life horror that inspired the movie Scream. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram  Twitter Join Our Facebook Group You can support Jessica Gomez at www.writerjessicagomez.com Subscribe to our Patreon Leave a voicemail by calling 615-920-9393 Visit our website Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Check the Locks is Supported By:  Audible: Enjoy 30 Days for Free This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday.  Sources: Rolling’s confession to Shreveport murders Danny Rolling IN DREAD AND SORROW, CAMPUS WAITS OUT HUNT FOR KILLER - The Washington Post https://library.law.fsu.edu/Digital-Collections/flsupct/dockets/83638/83638ini.pdf Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/check-the-locks-a-true-crime-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Halloween night, 1957 — a knock at the door, a masked visitor, and a single gunshot that leaves a man dead. But this wasn’t a random attack. Behind the disguise lies a story of jealousy, obsession, and betrayal that shattered the illusion of suburban perfection. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the Trick or Treat Murder of Peter Fabiano. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram  Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreon Leave a voicemail by calling 615-920-9393 Visit our website Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Check the Locks is Supported By:  Audible: Enjoy 30 Days for Free This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday.  Sources: Three's a Crowd: The Cold Blooded Halloween Murder of Peter Fabiano The Trick-or-Treat Murder - Deranged LA Crimes Murder on Halloween: The 'Trick-or-Treat Slaying' – Overview & Analysis | Crime+Investigation UK Murder on Halloween: The Trick or Treat Murder The Bizarre Lesbian Murder Scandal That Rocked 1950s LA California "Consenting Adults" Law: The Sex Act in Perspective. The Trick or Treat Murder Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/check-the-locks-a-true-crime-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In September of 1993, what began as a petty theft spiraled into one of Arizona’s most brutal family murders. When a man who was convinced the system had failed him decided to take justice into his own hands. And sadly, an innocent family paid the price. A mother, father, teenage daughter, and a five-year-old boy—each caught in a web of vengeance that no one saw coming. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the Luna Family Murders. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram  Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreon Leave a voicemail by calling 615-920-9393 Visit our website Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Check the Locks is Supported By:  Audible: Enjoy 30 Days for Free This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday.  Sources: No. 19–7856 RICHARD KENNETH DJERF, -vs- DAVID SHINN, et al., BRIEF IN OPPOSITION O.H. SKINNER PHOENIX, ARIZONA 85007-2997 TELE Arizona Man Executed 32 Years After Killing Family of 4 in Shocking Act of Revenge Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/check-the-locks-a-true-crime-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week, a new Netflix documentary has inspired a deeper look at neighborhood violence. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss two stories where Halloween went wrong. Will these cases be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram  Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreon Leave a voicemail by calling 615-920-9393 Visit our website Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Check the Locks is Supported By:  Audible: Enjoy 30 Days for Free This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday.  Sources: Masked people terrorize Virginia family Police searching for Halloween mask-wearing trio who terrorized family Slain trick-or-treater's dad says boy saved him The Halloween Murder of T.J. Darrisaw | Criminal Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/check-the-locks-a-true-crime-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In Massachusetts, Kylee Monteiro was young, pregnant, and hopeful — until a chilling text to her sister read, “If I die, it was Greg.” Days later, she was gone. When police began to dig into her disappearance, the truth they uncovered was darker than anyone imagined. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss a breaking story. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? If you are experiencing domestic violence, know that help is available. Please call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 800-799-7233 You can also text BEGIN to 88788 Follow Us: Instagram  Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreon Leave a voicemail by calling 615-920-9393 Visit our website Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Check the Locks is Supported By:  Audible: Enjoy 30 Days for Free This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday.  Sources: Body of missing pregnant 18-year-old found, ex-boyfriend confessed to murder: Officials - ABC News Vigil held in Rehoboth for Kylee Monteiro, pregnant teen allegedly murdered by boyfriend - CBS Boston Kylee Monteiro Rehoboth candlelight vigil – NBC Boston Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/check-the-locks-a-true-crime-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy