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Two college towns. Seven young women. And a killer hiding in plain sight. Between 1967 and 1969, a wave of brutal murders shattered the sense of safety across a once-quiet community, leaving young women afraid to walk alone and investigators racing to stop the bloodshed. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the victims of the Ypsilanti Ripper, John Norman Collins. 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 This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday.  Sources: Michigan Murders: 50 years ago, terror reigned in Ypsilanti | FOX 2 Detroit Hidden In Plain Sight: Terror In Ypsilanti | WEMU-FM Police Seek Aid in EMU Coed Hunt | Ann Arbor District Library Ypsilanti Ripper leaves trail of women’s mutilated bodies along Michigan highway in late ’60s – New York Daily News Murder Suspect Drawing Released | Ann Arbor District Library City Police Hope Probe Will Clear Up 4 Slayings | Ann Arbor District Library Weary Detectives Stare At Doll Found On Fence | Ann Arbor District Library https://aadl.org/node/91102 7. The Co-ed Murders | Ann Arbor District Library Crime: The Rainy Day Murders - TIME Michigan Murders: 50 years ago, terror in Ypsilanti ends | FOX 2 Detroit Photos, evidence in Michigan murders case against John Norman Collins John Norman Collins Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A frantic 911 call reports a deadly home invasion, and a young mother is gone—leaving two daughters without their mom and a community searching for answers. But as investigators dig deeper, the story of a masked intruder begins to unravel. And the truth becomes far more sinister than anyone imagined. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Ashley Flynn. 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 This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday.  Sources: Who Was Ashley Flynn? The Teacher, Coach, and Mother at the Center of the Caleb Flynn Murder Case Caleb Flynn's Daughter Condemns Him for Killing Wife to Be with 'Girl Who Was Half Your Age' Former pastor and ‘American Idol’ contestant Caleb Flynn sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his wife Caleb Flynn Trial Day 1: 911 Call + Caleb's Original Story Caleb Flynn: Road To Hollywood Interviews - AMERICAN IDOL SEASON 12 Caleb Flynn - Richard D Smith & Sons Inc | LinkedIn Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A teenage romance, a secluded stretch of woods, and a murder so brutal it shocked an entire community. More than three decades later, the woman convicted of the killing found herself at the center of another disturbing chapter when Tennessee attempted to carry out her death sentence—and the execution went terribly wrong. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Colleen Slemmer. 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 This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday.  Sources: How Christa Pike Became The Youngest Woman Sentenced To Death In US History Where is Carissa Hansen now? The life and evolving testimony of Christa Pike's mother, days after her botched execution Christa's Story | Mercy for Christa Where is Tadaryl Shipp now? What to know about Christa Pike's co-defendant | abc10.com What Happened to Christa Pike’s Friend, Shadolla Peterson, After Being an Accessory to Murder? Colleen Slemmer Was a Vibrant and Generous Presence, Her Mother Says The “Satanic Panic” Made Her a True-Crime Obsession. The Truth Is More Haunting. Colleen Slemmer What Christa Pike did to land on death row Tadaryl Shipp denied parole after murder in Knoxville, TN Christa Pike, Child Rape Victim, Faces Execution for Crime She Committed as a Teenager Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike receiving medical care after failed execution https://fox17.com/news/local/why-is-christa-pike-still-on-life-support-despite-her-death-sentence Christa Gail Pike wasn't Tennessee's first failed execution this year. Here's what to know | PBS News Tennessee Correction commissioner to resign days after botched execution of Christa Pike: Governor - ABC News Remembering Colleen Slemmer, the teenager killed by Christa Pike https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/policy-issues/policy/costs Mother of Christa Pike's victim speaks out following botched execution: 'I broke down in tears' - ABC News Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

When the body of a 19-year-old is discovered at a Georgia home, her killers are arrested quickly. Forced to face their crimes, they reveal secrets that were buried for years. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss part two of the disappearance of Morgan Aryn Bauer. 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 This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday.  Sources: A Missing Teen, a 7-Year Search and Now Prison For New Friend Who Killed, Dismembered Victim to See Her Insides Seven Years of Silence: The Disappearance and Murder of Morgan Bauer | by Crime Desk | Medium Thousands Searching for Teen Morgan Bauer Who Disappeared After Moving to Atlanta Morgan Bauer case: Katelyn Goble found guilty in 2016 killing | FOX 5 Atlanta Vigil honors Morgan Bauer, whose remains were found 7 years after disappearing ‘This is Bob. Bob kills people’: Prosecution wins fight to use occult evidence at woman’s dismemberment murder trial | Court TV Woman Sentenced for Dismembering, Eating Part of Exotic Dancer’s Body as Boyfriend Had Sex With Corpse | Oxygen Morgan Bauer: Disturbing Details of Alleged Necrophilia, Dismemberment Revealed in Missing Teen’s Presumed Death – Crime Online Morgan Bauer case: Katelyn Goble found guilty in 2016 killing | FOX 5 Atlanta Defense dismisses defendant’s ‘obsession’ with death and murder as ‘cosplay’ | Court TV ‘I think we got away with it’: Accused killer’s ex recounts disturbing conversation | Court TV Morgan Bauer's Family and Best Friend Face Katelyn Goble With Every Victim Impact Statement Goble sentenced to life without parole | News | covnews.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A 19-year-old moves to Atlanta looking for a fresh start. But just weeks later, she suddenly disappears without a trace. Leaving nothing but a trail of unanswered questions and a family searching for answers. What happened after she walked into the night—and why did it take so long to uncover what really happened? Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the disappearance of Morgan Aryn Bauer. 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 This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday.  Sources: A Missing Teen, a 7-Year Search and Now Prison For New Friend Who Killed, Dismembered Victim to See Her Insides Seven Years of Silence: The Disappearance and Murder of Morgan Bauer | by Crime Desk | Medium Thousands Searching for Teen Morgan Bauer Who Disappeared After Moving to Atlanta Morgan Bauer case: Katelyn Goble found guilty in 2016 killing | FOX 5 Atlanta Vigil honors Morgan Bauer, whose remains were found 7 years after disappearing Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A killer was hunting women across Texas, leaving behind a trail of murders that investigators believed had nothing to do with one another. With each case going cold, the killer remained free—until years later, a single piece of discarded evidence would finally begin to connect the dots. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the brutal crimes of Faryion Waldrip. 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 This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday.  Sources: Toni Jean Gibbs (1961-1985) - Find a Grave Memorial Deep Dive: Faryion Edward Wardrip https://www.txcourts.gov/All_Archived_Documents/ccaInformation/opinions/73671.htm Death Row Inmate Information Wichita Falls serial killer denied federal relief Forensic Files - Season 7, EP 19 - Sip of Sins Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

An 11-year-old girl takes a shortcut home, unaware that a stranger is about to change everything. When a surveillance camera captures her being led away, the footage launches a desperate search—and eventually becomes the key to uncovering a horrifying truth. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the abduction and murder of Carlie Brucia. 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 This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday.  Sources: SMITH v. STATE (2009) | FindLaw 20 years since the Carlie Brucia abduction in Sarasota The Kidnapping Of Carlie Brucia: What Happened To The Florida 11-Year-Old? | Oxygen Rose Brucia Educational Foundation Carlie's Mom: I Want Him Dead - CBS News Joseph Smith, convicted of killing 11-year-old Carlie Brucia, dies in Florida prison | FOX 13 Tampa Bay Mother of Carlie Brucia, Florida Girl Killed in High-Profile 2004 Case, Dies of Suspected Drug Overdose Tragic Murder of 11-Year-Old Carlie Brucia | Murdered at First Sight Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

An 18-year-old college student heads out for a jog she has done a million times before. But when her dog returns home without her, a frantic search begins—and ends with a discovery that leaves a small Washington community haunted for decades. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Mandy Stavik. 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 This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday.  Sources: In 1989, 18-Year-Old Mandy Stavik was Raped and Murdered over Thanksgiving Weekend 'I 100% volunteered to do it': How bakery worker got DNA to crack 30-year-old murder case - ABC News Mandy Stavik case: How two moms chatting at a water park helped crack a Thanksgiving cold case murder - CBS News The Murder of Mandy Stavik | Murdered at First Sight Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A routine walk home from school turns deadly when a stranger with a rifle suddenly ambushes two teenage friends. One girl survives, but the other is killed—and investigators soon uncover a disturbing obsession, a chilling confession, and a plan that had been set in motion long before the gunfire began. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Lauren Landavazo. 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 This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday.  Sources: Obsession, Delusion, then Murder: 13-year-old Lauren Landavazo gunned down by a “boyfriend” she didn’t know existed! | by Belle - Cup of Coffee and Crime | Medium The Shocking Murder of 13-Year-Old Lauren Landavazo | Murdered at First Sight Top Story 2018: Kody Lott Trial His obsession turned a walk home into tragedy Suspect Who Allegedly Said Devil Told Him To Shoot Two 13-Year-Old-Girls Heads To Trial | Oxygen Kody Lott sentenced to life plus 20 years for 2016 deadly shooting 'Please Let Her Live' 13-Year-Old Girl Cried After Seeing Friend Gunned Down By Alleged Stalker | Oxygen 'Please Let Her Live' 13-Year-Old Girl Cried After Seeing Friend Gunned Down By Alleged Stalker | Oxygen Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A mother is found brutally murdered inside her Minnesota home, and the investigation quickly turns toward the person who was closest to her. A bitter argument, a hammer, and a trail of unsettling clues reveal a family tragedy that leaves investigators questioning what really happened behind closed doors. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Georgina Lee Monk. 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 This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday.  Sources: Maplewood girl, 17, charged with killing her mother with a hammer Minn. Teen Allegedly Killed Mom After She Took Away Her Phone: Neighbor Neighbors warned of daughter's increasing aggression before Maplewood mother beaten to death, charges say - CBS Minnesota Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A 74-year-old woman opened her home to family, never imagining the greatest danger was already inside. After the beloved Kentucky grandmother is beaten to death, investigators uncover a case marked by unimaginable violence and a shocking piece of evidence that would become central to the prosecution. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Cheri Kaye Oliver. 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 Podcast 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: ‘Nothing short of animalistic’: Kentucky teen recorded himself beating grandmother to death with metal tumbler Cheri Kaye Oliver Obituary Oct 8, 2024 - Swindler & Currin Funeral Homes Erlanger man who beat his grandmother to death sentenced to life in prison 911 caller claims 18-year-old accused of killing grandmother with tumbler was ‘out of control’ 19-year-old Northern Kentucky man sentenced for 'barbaric' murder of grandmother Northern Kentucky man admits to killing his grandmother, was abusing acid at the time Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

A family outing at a Portland park turns into every parent's worst nightmare when a stranger allegedly tries to pull a 7-year-old girl away in broad daylight. It takes the child's parents—and courageous bystanders—to stop the attack before police arrive. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss a breaking story in Oregon. 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 Podcast 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: 'I am God!' Would be naked kidnapper blames manic episode and lack of sleep for actions Naked man allegedly tried to kidnap 7-year-old girl from Oregon park Man Arrested for Attempted Kidnapping of 7-year-old Girl in Waterfront Park | Portland.gov Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

When a woman is murdered inside her home, a quiet Tennessee community is left searching for answers. As investigators piece together what happened behind closed doors, the victim's husband is arrested and charged with criminal homicide. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Allison Rawl. 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 Podcast 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: Detectives: College Grove Homicide Suspect Admitted He ‘Ate Some of’ Wife During Killing | News | williamsonscene.com https://www.williamsonscene.com/news/douglas-kirk-rawl-homicide-college-grove-tn/article_8c159d5e-da26-42d2-8379-64e92b7cf14b.html https://www.wsmv.com/2026/07/06/tn-man-told-911-his-wife-was-devil-hes-jesus-before-allegedly-killing-her-heres-what-we-know/ https://truecrimenews.com/2026/07/08/pharmacist-who-allegedly-tried-to-pull-wife-s-head-off-shot-her-and-ate-her-remains-told-911-dispatchers-she-was-dead-as-fried-chicken/ Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

When the 20-year-old college student is found murdered inside her own apartment, investigators must determine whether the killer was someone she knew... or someone who already had a way inside. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Jenna Verhaalen. 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 Podcast 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: Jenna Verhaalen Archives - Forensic Files Now Jenna Verhaalen Murder: Where is Jeremiah Rosser Now? College Student Jenna Verhaalen Was Murdered in Her Apartment | by Ana Writes | The Criminalist | Medium Jenna Verhaalen Obituary (2008) - Austin, TX - Austin American-Statesman Forensic Files - S14 E13 - Low Maintenace  Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

When a house fire erupts in rural Washington, an 11-year-old boy is reported missing, and a desperate search begins. But as investigators sift through the ashes, they uncover a far more sinister truth—one that points to betrayal from the person who should have protected him most. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Christopher Wood. 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 Podcast 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: Did Boy Pay Deadly Price For Father's Debts? -- Money Mattered Most To Man Accused Of Killing Son For Insurance, Accusers Say | The Seattle Times A Cereal Killer – Forensic Tales Arson-Slaying Suspect Dies In Apparent Suicide -- Spokane County Man Accused Of Strangling Son | The Seattle Times Murder Suspect Wood Kills Himself Father Was Accused Of Murdering 11-Year-Old Son Wood Left No Confession, Detectives Say Forensic Files - Season 10, Episode 12 - Cereal Killer Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy