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  • The Murder of Emma Compton

    The Murder of Emma Compton
    Oct 1 2024
    Emma Compton, a small business owner from Halifax County, Virginia, was found murdered in 2017 after disappearing under mysterious circumstances and after years of domestic violence at the hands of her husband. Seven years later, her family continues to seek justice, as no arrests have been made in the case, and they remain committed to raising awareness and finding answers for her unresolved murder. Research assistance by Anna Luria and Whitney St. Andre. And thank you to Brandie from Evaporate the Missing, who put us in touch with Emma’s sister Shawna. If you have any information in Emma’s case, please call the Halifax County crime line at 434-476-8445. Shawna is thankful for everyone who is listening to this episode. It means the world to her to know that people now know about Emma, and the incredible, incredible human being she was. Shawna said she hopes that “Maybe Emma can save a life or more or can give at least one person a reason to not to go back…to leave & NEVER EVER LOOK BACK.” For more information about domestic violence awareness month including resources for survivors, supporters, and ways to give back, including joining us and Navigating Advocacy Podcast in our Survivor's Bag Drive, check out momsandmysteries.com/dva. Thank you to this week’s sponsors! This is the absolute best time to check out Gabb! Right now, they are offering $25 off any device to new customers—with no contract required! That’s $25 off any Gabb smartphone or smart watch. Just go to GABB.com/MOMS —that’s where you’ll get the best deal. Stop wasting money on things you don’t use. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to RocketMoney.com/MOMS. Start getting your best sleep this fall with Boll & Branch. Enjoy 20% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at BollandBranch.com promo code MOMS. Limited time only. Exclusions apply. See site for details. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast. New merch! Check out Moms and Mysteries Threadless! You can also get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus merch and more at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast Listen and subscribe to Melissa’s other podcast, Criminality!! It’s the podcast for those who love reality TV, true crime, and want to hear all the juicy stories where the two genres intersect. Subscribe and listen here: www.pod.link/criminality Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more! Sources: Sources: https://www.timesvirginian.com/news/article_1686a486-580b-11e7-822b-0f6070bab2df.html https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/missing-in-america/emma-compton-layne-still-missing-four-months-after-disappearing-n815781 https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/missing-in-america/four-years-dateline-s-missing-america-90-still-missing-n826516 https://www.facebook.com/TomRodgers197/posts/missing-woman-in-halifax-county-vaemma-layne-age-52-was-last-seen-on-saturday-ev/260060507734080/ https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/missing-in-america/remains-found-very-shallow-grave-identified-missing-virginia-woman-emma-n837286 https://www.chathamstartribune.com/news/article_f342c0f2-d52f-11e7-b4bc-cb5cabdfc22a.html https://www.yourgv.com/news/local_news/medical-examiner-neck-injury-caused-death-in-2017-homicide/article_2b07667a-9396-11e9-b9b5-37dda535c91f.html https://www.wdbj7.com/content/news/New-billboard-in-Halifax-Co-to-help-solve-Emma-Compton-Layne-murder-561157591.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rgqWAZ1cQdY&ab_channel=WSLS10 https://www.wdbj7.com/content/news/Vigil-to-be-held-for-Halifax-County-murder-victim-Emma-Compton-Layne-568552601.html?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0RPQ3cLtTwBFHE3aAISaGC2hhFOku8wH6jBQTdgJRygpxfes7UJDocxJo_aem_dDfHz6nR1coB6kCl-KWbOg Due to character limitations, additional sources are available upon request. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • The Murder of Yolanda Bindics

    The Murder of Yolanda Bindics
    Sep 24 2024
    In 2004, Yolanda Bindics, a 25-year-old mother of four, mysteriously disappeared from Jamestown, New York, leaving her family and community searching for answers. Her remains were discovered two years later, but the case remains unsolved. New developments in Yolanda's case just this month have brought investigators closer than ever to delivering justice for her family. Order “The Silent Conviction: The World Moved On, But A Sister Never Forgets” by Margaret Queen. And check-out our social media for a chance to win his book. Thank you to this week’s sponsors! Help start your kids on the road to financial literacy. Sign up for Greenlight today and get your first month free when you go to Greenlight.com/moms. Pretty Litter helps keep tabs on my cat’s health - and keeps odors down. You and your cat are going to love Pretty Litter as much as we do! Go to PrettyLitter.com/moms and use code moms to save 20% on your first order and get a free cat toy. It only takes 10-20 minutes a day to reshape your body. Head to TotalGymDirect.com/MOMS for an ADDITIONAL 20% off your order. Plus that includes a FREE AbCrunch attachment AND free shipping. We've worked out a special deal with Hiya for their best selling children's vitamin. Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/MOMS. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast. New merch! Check out Moms and Mysteries Threadless! You can also get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus merch and more at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast Listen and subscribe to Melissa’s other podcast, Criminality!! It’s the podcast for those who love reality TV, true crime, and want to hear all the juicy stories where the two genres intersect. Subscribe and listen here: www.pod.link/criminality Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more! Make sure you subscribe and rate our show to help others find us Sources: N/A, “2004 News Clips”, findyolanda.com, accessed 2023 N/A, “2005 News Clips”, findyolanda.com, accessed 2023 Tichy, Eric, “Family of Yolanda Bindics pained…”, Jamestown Post Journal, 2021 Becker, Maki, “18 years after Yolanda Bindics went…”, The Buffalo News, 2022 Ryan, Patrick, “Witnesses sought in Jamestown…”, YourErie, 2022 N/A, “Mother of Four Missing in New York State”, ABC News, 2004 Buehler, Hannah, “Investigators search for leads…”, CourtTV, 2022 Warner, Gene, “What really happened to Yolanda Bindics?...”, The Buffalo News, 2005 Pignataro, T.J., “‘Person of interest’ in custody…”, The Buffalo News, 2004 Gryta, Matt, “Jamestown officer accused of misconduct…”, The Buffalo News, 2005 Due to character limitations, remaining sources are available upon request. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • The Murder of Kiplyn Davis

    The Murder of Kiplyn Davis
    Sep 17 2024
    In this episode, we explore the heartbreaking disappearance of Kiplyn Davis, a teenage girl from Spanish Fork, Utah, whose case remains a mystery. We take you through the events leading up to her disappearance, the extensive search efforts that captivated her local community, and the enduring questions that linger. Research by our friend Whitney St. Andre, with the Navigating Advocacy podcast, and assistance by Haley Gray. Special thank you to Brandie from Evaporate the Missing who put Haley in touch with Kiplyn’s sister, Karissa, who helped make this episode possible. Order Richard Kiplyn’s book “When an Angel Leaves Your Life” at KiplynDavis.com. And check-out our social media for a chance to win his book. Thank you to this week’s sponsors! Turn back time on the appearance of your skin with Purity Woods’s Age-Defying Dream Cream. Purity Woods is currently offering 17% off sitewide but we have an additional 10% discount for our listeners for a total savings of 27%! Go to puritywoods.com/MOMS or enter code MOMS at checkout for an additional 10% off your first order. Right now, Hungryroot is offering our listeners 40% off your first delivery and free veggies for life! Just go to Hungryroot.com/MOMS, to get 40% off your first delivery and get your free veggies! This is the absolute best time to check them out, because right now, Gabb is offering $25 off any device to new customers—with no contract required! That’s $25 off any Gabb smartphone or smart watch. Just go to Gabb.com/MOMS —that’s where you’ll get the best deal. Get ready for the season of change, visit Wayfair.com or get the Wayfair mobile app. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast. New merch! Check out Moms and Mysteries Threadless! You can also get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus merch and more at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast Listen and subscribe to Melissa’s other podcast, Criminality!! It’s the podcast for those who love reality TV, true crime, and want to hear all the juicy stories where the two genres intersect. Subscribe and listen here: www.pod.link/criminality Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more! Make sure you subscribe and rate our show to help others find us! Sources: The Charley Project N/A, Officials in Spanish Fork Looking for Missing Teen, 4 May 1995, The Daily Herald De Bruin, Cornelia, $500 reward offered by missing…, 6 May 1995, The Daily Herald NamUs Peterson, Shellie, 29 years after the disappearance…, 2 May 2024, Serve Daily Website Facebook Mason, Pamela & Hollingshead, Todd, The Kiplyn Davis Story…, 11 Dec 2005, The Salt Lake City Tribune. N/A, Spanish Fork High School presents… 3 May 1995, The Daily Herald Due to character limitations, additional sources are available upon request. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    40 mins
  • Introducing: Generation Why: The Olympic Park Bombing

    Introducing: Generation Why: The Olympic Park Bombing
    Sep 13 2024
    You can listen to Generation Why: The Olympic Park Bombing ad-free right now by joining Wondery+ in the Wondery App or on Apple Podcasts. Wondery.fm/GW_MOM Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    6 mins
  • The Murder of Shannon Melendi

    The Murder of Shannon Melendi
    Sep 10 2024
    On March 26, 1994, 19-year-old Shannon Melendi disappeared during her lunch break while working as a softball scorekeeper, never to be seen again. Initially treated as a runaway, it wasn’t until political pressure mounted that authorities took the case seriously, but by then, crucial evidence had vanished. Sign the petition here to keep Shannon’s murderer behind bars! Also mentioned in the episode, Safely self-defense products. Thank you to this week’s sponsors! Stop wasting money on things you don’t use. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to RocketMoney.com/MOMS. Honeylove is not just supporting women, it's empowering women. Treat yourself to the best bras on the market and save 20% Off at honeylove.com/MOMS20.. Start getting your best sleep this fall with Boll & Branch. Enjoy 15% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at BollAndBranch.com with promo code MOMS. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast. New merch! Check out Moms and Mysteries Threadless! You can also get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus merch and more at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast Listen and subscribe to Melissa’s other podcast, Criminality!! It’s the podcast for those who love reality TV, true crime, and want to hear all the juicy stories where the two genres intersect. Subscribe and listen here: www.pod.link/criminality Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more! Make sure you subscribe and rate our show to help others find us! Sources: http://www.dcor.state.ga.us/GDC/Offender/Query https://www.change.org/p/victimservices-pap-state-ga-us-keep-shannon-melendi-s-murderer-colvin-butch-hinton-behind-bars-where-he-belongs?recruiter=877139825&recruited_by_id=43c89870-5ddf-11e8-aa67-0978a971054a&utm_source=share_petition&utm_medium=copylink&utm_campaign=petition_dashboard https://www.newspapers.com/image/403699963/?terms=shannon%20melendi&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/403700225/?terms=shannon%20melendi&match=1, https://www.newspapers.com/image/403700256/ https://www.newspapers.com/image/403209738/?terms=claudette%20ficik&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/403871519/?terms=claudette%20ficik&match=1 https://www.newspapers.com/image/403700864/?terms=shannon%20melendi&match=1 https://casetext.com/case/hinton-v-state-63?q=colvin%20hinton&p=1&tab=keyword&jxs=&sort=relevance&type=case https://www.sun-sentinel.com/opinion/fl-xpm-2014-03-25-sfl-timeline-of-death-20140325-story.html https://abcnews.go.com/TheLaw/LegalCenter/story?id=2201120&page=1 Due to character limitations, additional sources are available upon request. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • The Murder of Patricia Burton

    The Murder of Patricia Burton
    Sep 3 2024
    This week we are diving into the 1940’s murder of Patricia Burton Lonergan. Her story became so infamous it shocked the nation and led to a high-profile conviction. A huge thank you to Anna Luria for your help with this episode! Thank you to this week’s sponsors! Start getting your best sleep this fall with Boll & Branch. Enjoy 15% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at BollAndBranch.com with promo code MOMS. Get the Rakuten app NOW and join the 17 million members who are already saving! Cash Back rates change daily, see Rakuten.com for details. PrettyLitter helps keep tabs on my cat’s health - and keeps odors down. You and your cat are going to love Pretty Litter as much as we do! Go to PrettyLitter.com/moms and use code moms to save twenty percent on your first order and get a free cat toy. We've worked out a special deal with Hiya for their best selling children's vitamin. Receive 50% off your first order. To claim this deal you must go to hiyahealth.com/MOMS. This deal is not available on their regular website. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast. New merch! Check out Moms and Mysteries Threadless! You can also get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus merch and more at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast Listen and subscribe to Melissa’s other podcast, Criminality!! It’s the podcast for those who love reality TV, true crime, and want to hear all the juicy stories where the two genres intersect. Subscribe and listen here: www.pod.link/criminality Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more! Make sure you subscribe and rate our show to help others find us! Sources: https://www.newspapers.com/image/951449515/?terms=%22Wayne%20Lonergan%22, https://www.newspapers.com/image/951449531/?terms=%22Wayne%20Lonergan%22 https://www.newspapers.com/image/1020903581/?match=1&terms=%22Wayne%20Lonergan%22 https://www.newspapers.com/image/324893474/?match=1&terms=%22Wayne%20Lonergan%22 https://www.newspapers.com/image/459296833/?match=1&terms=%22Wayne%20Lonergan%22 https://www.newspapers.com/image/942183943/?match=1&terms=%22Wayne%20Lonergan%22 https://www.newspapers.com/image/463292547/?match=1&terms=%22Wayne%20Lonergan%22 https://www.newspapers.com/image/277321027/?match=1&terms=%22Wayne%20Lonergan%22 https://www.newspapers.com/image/995342258/?match=1&terms=%22Wayne%20Lonergan%22 https://www.newspapers.com/image/996023740/?match=1&terms=%22Wayne%20Lonergan%22 https://www.newspapers.com/image/444097302/?match=1&terms=%22Wayne%20Lonergan%22 Due to character limits, more sources are available upon request. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    56 mins
  • The Death of Ellen Greenberg

    The Death of Ellen Greenberg
    Aug 27 2024
    The mysterious death of Ellen Greenberg, a 27-year-old teacher found dead with 20 stab wounds in her Philadelphia apartment, has left Ellen’s parents as well as the public baffled for over a decade. Despite initial findings ruling her death as a suicide, the chilling circumstances surrounding her tragic end continue to raise questions, with her parents still seeking answers. Thank you to this week’s sponsors! Turn back time on the appearance of your skin with Purity Woods’s Age-Defying Dream Cream.Purity Woods is currently offering 17% off sitewide but we have an additional 10% discount for our listeners for a total savings of 27%! Go to puritywoods.com/MOMS or enter code MOMS at checkout for an additional 10% off your first order. Take a (mental) load off, and check-out Hungryroot! Right now our listeners get 40% off their first delivery plus free veggies for life! Just go to Hungryroot.com/MOMS to claim this exclusive deal! If you want to stay energized and refreshed all summer long, check out Mud/Wtr. For a limited time, our listeners get up to 43% off your entire order, Free Shipping and a Free Rechargeable Frother when you use our exclusive link. Head to mudwtr.com/MOMS and grab your starter kit! PLEASE support our show and tell them we sent you. Get results you can run your fingers through! For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code MOMS. To advertise on the show, contact sales@advertisecast.com or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast. New merch! Check out Moms and Mysteries Threadless! You can also get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus merch and more at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast Listen and subscribe to Melissa’s other podcast, Criminality!! It’s the podcast for those who love reality TV, true crime, and want to hear all the juicy stories where the two genres intersect. Subscribe and listen here: www.pod.link/criminality Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more! Make sure you subscribe and rate our show to help others find us! Sources: https://www.inquirer.com/crime/a/ellen-greenberg-death-suicide-homicide-philadelphia-mystery-20190316.html https://www.pennlive.com/news/2019/05/suicide-or-homicide-parents-anguished-search-for-answers-lasts-years-after-daughter-dies-of-20-stab-wounds.html https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/police-investigate-manayunk-murder-mystery/ https://www.inquirer.com/politics/election/josh-shapiro-ellen-greenberg-case-suicide-homicide-review-20240805.html https://www.inquirer.com/philly/news/breaking/20110129_Police_leaning_toward_suicide_in_teacher_death.html-2 https://media.nbcphiladelphia.com/2022/06/Philadelphia-Court-of-Common-Pleas-Ellen-Greenberg-Case.pdf https://jumpshare.com/v/lNuUeZbosMACMI0xsABX https://www.scribd.com/document/493099059/Ellen-Greenberg-Case-File Eelman, Det. Scott, https://jumpshare.com/v/qzdpaV3z3NyISR7pr7NZ Lazarus, Dr. Lewis, https://jumpshare.com/v/7g1xaYCrhSujH11fRp8N Due to character limitations, the remaining sources are available by request. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • Introducing Gone Cold – Texas True Crime

    Introducing Gone Cold – Texas True Crime
    Aug 23 2024
    In October of 1985, Mickey Blue Bryan was brutally slain in the bedroom of her Clifton, Texas home while her husband, Joe Bryan, was in Austin at a school administrator’s conference. Not long after, Joe was convicted of Mickey’s murder, but was he actually responsible? Evidence suggests he was not.This is a preview of Gone Cold’s coverage of the case, and you can find the rest of the story by subscribing to Gone Cold – Texas true crime wherever you listen to podcasts. https://linknbio.com/gonecoldpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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    10 mins