Military Murder

289 || Betrayal In The Pews || Randy Stone Oct 12, 2026 2494 On March 31, 2010, Marine veteran Randy Stone was found shot to death inside his insurance office in Independence, Missouri. The investigation into his death exposed a decade’s long affair, a shocking betrayal inside Randy’s church, and a conspiracy involving two of the people he trusted most. ⸻ Check out today’s sponsor! Shop Comfrt: Visit comfrt.com/margot and get 15% off your order! ——— 🎧D

288 || Headlines Oct 5, 2026 2843 These are 6 of the top headlines in military news. NOTE: All persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.  Today I cover these 6 headlines:  -Mysterious Death of SrA Tamera Bolden-Cleckly -Justice for David Navidad-Parra -Justice for Krystofer Lopez -Justice for Baby JP -Cold Case Solved_Jim Chafin -Army Retiree Kills Two Leasing Employees ⸻ Check out today’s spo

287 || The Doctor They Trusted || Michael Stockin Sep 28, 2026 1949 Army Major Michael Stockin was a doctor at Madigan Army Medical Center, JBLM, where service members trusted him to help manage chronic pain. Instead, dozens of male patients later accused him of inappropriate and abusive examinations—many saying Stockin used both his medical authority and military rank to make them believe the contact was medically necessary. In this episode, Margot walks throug

286 || Florida's Walmart Shooting || Stand Your Ground Sep 21, 2026 2737 On June 30th, 2026, Bart Diguglielmo and Melissa Payne’s paths crossed while looking for a parking spot at Walmart. Their encounter ended with Melissa shooting Bart one time in the abdomen. Bart died as a result of that one shot.  The headlines made it sound simple; Melissa shot Bart over a parking spot, but that’s not what happened.  Two months after the shooting, the Broward C

285 || Headlines Aug 31, 2026 2310 These are 6 of the top headlines in military news. NOTE: All persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.  Today I cover these 6 headlines:  -Justice for Matthew McLaughlin -Justice for Jesse Braswell -Fort Sill Double Murder-Suicide -Far Rockaway Double Murder & Explosion -Remembering Fallen Officer Abdelnabi ⸻ Check out today’s sponsor! Shop Comfrt: Visit comfr

284 || Love Spells & Subliminal Messages || Maya Millette [Part 2] Aug 24, 2026 3367 In Part 1, we followed the disappearance of Maya Millete, the breakdown of her marriage, and the increasingly disturbing evidence investigators uncovered in the months after she vanished. In Part 2, the case finally moves from investigation to prosecution. Margot covers Larry Millete’s arrest, the evidence prosecutors said proved Maya was murdered despite her body never being found, the years of

283 || Love Spells & Subliminal Messages || Maya Millette [Part 1] Aug 17, 2026 2917 In January 2021, 39-year-old mother of three Maya Millete disappeared from her Chula Vista, California home just days before a planned family trip to celebrate her oldest daughter’s birthday. Her loved ones immediately knew something was wrong. As investigators began retracing Maya’s final days, they uncovered a marriage in crisis, plans for divorce, increasingly troubling behavior from her husba

282 || AK v. Hildabrand || Saria Barney Aug 10, 2026 2761 21-year old Saria Hildabrand vanished the morning after celebrating her husband’s 21st birthday in Anchorage, Alaska. As her family flew to Alaska and joined the increasingly urgent search- witness accounts, surveillance footage, phone records, and evidence inside her apartment began telling a very scary story.  This episode follows Saria’s case from the initial missing-person report thro

281 || America's Deadliest Mass Shooting (circa 1991) || Luby's Aug 3, 2026 2504 In October 1991, a pickup truck crashed through the front window of a Luby’s Cafeteria in Killeen, Texas. What followed was one of the deadliest mass shootings in American history (at the time).  In this episode, I examine the events of that tragic day, the victims whose lives were forever changed, and the lasting impact the massacre had on discussions surrounding public safety, concealed

280 || The Flat Tire Trap || Julia Ashe [Part 2] Jul 27, 2026 2184 Sedrick Cobb confessed to almost everything he did to 22-year old Julia Ashe - but the legal battle was far from over.  In Part 2, Margot takes you inside the courtroom as prosecutors seek the death penalty, the defense challenges the investigation and confession, and Connecticut’s highest courts ultimately decide Cobb’s fate. Listener discretion is advised. ⸻ 🎧Did you know you could

279 || The Flat Tire Trap || Julia Ashe [Part 1] Jul 20, 2026 1675 Just days before Christmas 1989, 22-year-old Julia Ashe disappeared after a holiday shopping trip in Waterbury, Connecticut. What began as a missing person investigation quickly evolved into a hunt for a violent predator who had been targeting women across the Naugatuck Valley using a calculated and chilling scheme. In Part 1, Margot examine Julia’s disappearance, the meticulous investigation t

278 || Headlines Jul 14, 2026 2371 These are 5 of the top headlines in military news. NOTE: All persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.  Today I cover these 5 headlines:  -4 aviators survive Air Show Crash at Mountain Home AFB, Idaho -Justice for Caelick Bradley - 2 Suspects arrested near JBLM -Justice for Ivy Unruh - Joshua Orlando plead guilty -Justice for Samantha and Lance Baker - shot by eld

277 || Headlines Jul 6, 2026 2360 These are 6 of the top headlines in military news. NOTE: All persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.  Today I cover these 6 headlines:  -Sgt Quornelius Radford Convicted of Attempted Murder at Fort Stewart -Justice for Angelina Resendiz - Murderer Gets 44 Years at NAS Norfolk -Justice for Andre Stewart Jr - Natravien Landry Guilty Plea -Justice for Amanda Roark

276 || While They Slept || Dennis Helwig Jr. Jun 29, 2026 1876 In 1983, when the family of an Airman First Class was brutally attacked in their Michigan home, investigators uncovered a suspect no one expected. Join Margot as she discusses this decades old case that still leaves you wondering why did this happen?  ⸻ 🎧Did you know you could listen to this episode ad-free? Join the True Crime Army Club! Visit patreon.com/militarymurder to view current me

275 || The Takedown of a Serial Predator || Marc O'Leary [UNLOCKED] Jun 22, 2026 2583 In 2011, a serial predator by the name of Marc O’Leary, was taken down by the dogged work of investigators in Colorado. His arrest in Colorado, lead to the discovery of additional crimes while he was an active duty soldier in Washington state. This case became the story behind the Netflix mini-series, Unbelievable.  ⸻ 🎧Did you know you could listen to this episode ad-free? Join the True Cri

274 || The ODU ROTC Shooting || Brandon Shah Jun 15, 2026 2393 On March 12, 2026, a gunman opened fire inside an Army ROTC classroom at Old Dominion University. Lieutenant Colonel Brandon Shah immediately moved to stop the attacker, while cadets fought back in a desperate struggle that prevented an even greater tragedy. Investigators soon identified the gunman as Mohamed Bailor Jalloh, a former National Guard soldier and convicted ISIS supporter who had be

273 || A Murder That Shook An Alliance || Yoshie Sato Jun 8, 2026 1922 On January 3, 2006, 56-year-old Yoshie Sato left her home in Yokosuka, Japan, and headed to work just as she had countless times before. However, she never arrived.  What began as a violent robbery quickly became one of the most high-profile crimes involving a U.S. servicemember stationed overseas. The man responsible was William Oliver Reese, a 21-year-old sailor assigned to the USS Kitty H

272 || Case Update || Gregory Morales Jun 1, 2026 942 We have been following Gregory Morales’ case since 2020, and two men were recently arrested and charged with Gregory’s murder.  Those men are: Darius Nobles and Darion Brown.  ⸻ 🎧Did you know you could listen to this episode ad-free? Join the True Crime Army Club! Visit patreon.com/militarymurder to view current membership options! ⸻ Military Murder is a military true crime podcast

271 || Headlines May 25, 2026 1995 These are 4 of the top headlines in military news. NOTE: All persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.  Today I cover these 4 headlines:  -Navy Reservist David Varela Captured In Hong Kong! -Justice For Sahela Sangrait/Pending Trial of Charles Chappelle -Manhunt for Craig Berry (Found) -Murder of Starmichael Tucker (Charles Carson-Dowdy Guilty Plea) ⸻ 🎧Did you k

270 || Innocent or Guilty? || Jeff MacDonald [Part 5] May 18, 2026 3236 In the early morning hours of February 17, 1970, military police responded to an on base apartment in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Inside the home of Army doctor Jeffrey MacDonald, they discovered a horrific scene, his pregnant wife, Colette, and their two young daughters brutally murdered. Part 5 explores the 5-part docuseries, “A Wilderness of Error” (available for rent on Amazon Prime. Lis

269 || The 1979 Trial || Jeff MacDonald [Part 4] May 18, 2026 2893 In the early morning hours of February 17, 1970, military police responded to an on base apartment in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Inside the home of Army doctor Jeffrey MacDonald, they discovered a horrific scene, his pregnant wife, Colette, and their two young daughters brutally murdered. Part 4 explores the 1979 federal trial of United States v. Jeffrey MacDonald and the following appeals.

268 || Let's Start From the Top || Jeff MacDonald [Part 3] May 4, 2026 2348 In the early morning hours of February 17, 1970, military police responded to an on base apartment in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Inside the home of Army doctor Jeffrey MacDonald, they discovered a horrific scene, his pregnant wife, Colette, and their two young daughters brutally murdered. Part 3 explores Jeffrey and Colette MacDonald’s upbringing, what happened between the Article 32 hearing a

267 || The Rock Report || Jeff MacDonald [Part 2] Apr 27, 2026 2646 In the early morning hours of February 17, 1970, military police responded to an on base apartment in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Inside the home of Army doctor Jeffrey MacDonald, they discovered a horrific scene, his pregnant wife, Colette, and their two young daughters brutally murdered. Part 2 explores the Article 32 hearing held soon after MacDonald was charged by the Army with his family’s

266 || Acid is Groovy || Jeff MacDonald [Part 1] Apr 20, 2026 2391 In the early morning hours of February 17, 1970, military police responded to an on base apartment in Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Inside the home of Army doctor Jeffrey MacDonald, they discovered a horrific scene, his pregnant wife, Colette, and their two young daughters brutally murdered. MacDonald survived and stated that a group of drug-crazed intruders committed the killings. But as Army

265 || Letecia Stauch Wins New Trial || Gannon Stauch Case Update Apr 13, 2026 1776 The DA presented five weeks of evidence in People v. Letecia Stauch in Colorado Springs. And while prosecutors secured a conviction in 2023, this case may have been compromised long before opening statements ever began. In April 2026, the Colorado Court of Appeals granted Letecia Stauch a new trial, pointing to a critical issue of juror bias. At the center of it all? A juror who was the fath

264 || 96 Minutes of Terror || Charles Whitman [Part 2] Mar 30, 2026 1952 On August 1, 1966, what began as a normal summer day on the campus of the University of Texas at Austin turned into one of the most horrifying acts of violence in American history. In 96 minutes, Marine veteran Charles Whitman claimed 14 lives. Add to that count the lives he took before this massacre, and another life who died 3 decades later due to complications, the total count was 17 murder vic

263 || 96 Minutes of Terror || Charles Whitman [Part 1] Mar 23, 2026 2068 On August 1, 1966, what began as a normal summer day on the campus of the University of Texas at Austin turned into one of the most horrifying acts of violence in American history. For 96 minutes, a gunman positioned high above the campus rained bullets down on students, staff, and pedestrians below—killing and wounding dozens, and leaving an entire city in shock. Join Margot as she walks yo

262 || Headlines Mar 16, 2026 2154 These are 7 of the top headlines in military news. NOTE: All persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.  Today I cover these 7 headlines:  -Targeted ODU Attack Claimed Life of LTC Brandon Shah -$1B Countersuit Filed in Alleged Hot Cocoa Abortion Case -An Acquittal at Fort Hood in Death of Sgt Alfredo Martinez -Fort Bragg Soldier Arrested in Christmas Eve Murder -F

261 || The "Unsolvable" Cold Case || Robin Lawrence Mar 9, 2026 1884 In 1994, Robin Lawrence was murdered by an intruder with violence on his mind. But Robin fought back. In her final moments, she clawed at her attacker, leaving behind critical DNA evidence that would one day help identify her killer. What investigators didn’t know then was that justice would take decades. Through persistent police work, advances in forensic science, and the dedication of a v

260 || The American Sniper Murder || Chris Kyle & Chad Littlefield Mar 1, 2026 2700 In 2012, Navy Seal Sniper Chris Kyle released his best selling book titled, “American Sniper.” After serving 10 years in the Navy, Chris began a new mission to help veterans in need.  On February 2, 2013, Chris Kyle and his friend Chad Littlefield were doing just that, helping a veteran in need, when they were gunned down by the very veteran they were trying to help. The Marine veteran was

259 || Headlines Feb 23, 2026 2094 These are 7 of the top headlines in military news. NOTE: All persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.  Today I cover these 7 headlines:  -Navy Reservist Turned Fugitive David Varela - Possibly in Hong Kong? -North Carolina Valentine’s Day Double Homicide (Victims Matthew Wade and Kateryna Tovmash -Gorge Amphitheater shooting case will be prosecuted under UCMJ (Spc

258 || Who Killed Dominic Marino? Feb 16, 2026 1457 In November 2018, U.S. Air Force veteran Dominic Marino was found bound with duct tape and fatally shot inside his East Hartford, Connecticut home. His house had been ransacked, but valuables were left behind. His loyal German Shepherd was unharmed and neighbors said they never heard anything - not even a barking dog. Nearly seven years later, no one has been arrested. Was this a targeted at

257 || The Trainee SEALS || Jennifer Evans 2026 Case Update Feb 11, 2026 3347 This is a re-release with a major 2026 Update! Jennifer Evans was a rising pre-med senior at Emory University when she vanished in the summer of 1995.  As investigators backtracked Jennifer’s steps, they discovered she had been chatting with Dustin “Dusty” Turner.  When they found him, he appeared to be an upstanding citizen.  But…when his story kept changing, investigators dug dee

256 || Dustin Turner Granted Parole in 3-2 Decision Feb 9, 2026 1373 Jennifer Evans was murdered in the summer of 1995 while vacationing in Virginia. Two Navy Seal recruits were arrested and convicted of her murder. The men were Dustin Turner and Billy Brown. At the time, both men pointed the finger at each other as the man who killed Jennifer.  Dustin Turner was sentenced to 82 years. Billy Brown was sentenced to 72 years.  Years later, Billy admit

255 || Deadly Facebook Marketplace Scam || Michael Ryan Burke Feb 2, 2026 2273 When Michael Ryan Burke posted an iPhone on Facebook Marketplace, he was just trying to find an honest buyer, maybe haggle, and move on. But instead, he became the target of a Facebook marketplace scam that began a few days earlier.  A buyer agreed to meet for the phone, and Ryan gave his home address. But when the buyer showed up, he came armed and with a posse. He intended to steal the i

254 || The Deadly Traffic Stop || Deputy Joshua Moyers Jan 26, 2026 3233 When Deputy Joshua Moyers set out on patrol on September 23, 2021, he had no idea it would be his last time. That night, a routine traffic stop turned volatile fast. Inside the vehicle were two occupants high on meth, and the driver had an active warrant. What happened next sparked a five-day manhunt that gripped the community and ended in an unexpected place: the bathroom of a local baseball p

253 || Headlines Jan 19, 2026 2528 These are 6 of the top headlines in military news. NOTE: All persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.  John Mwangi out of Fort Hood plead guilty to murdering his wife, Sgt Esther Gitau Veteran Tyler Linn charged with target parking lot murder of Matthew Traywick PO3 Taylor Lomax is charged with double homicide of sailors Noely Makenda and Jordyn Forrestier out of

252 || The Sleepover From Hell || Richardo Perez Castillo Jan 12, 2026 2193 In the summer of 2024, an innocent sleepover turned violent when an intruder secretly entered the home in the middle of the night and ambushed a sleeping 11-year old girl. The man accused of this heinous crime was not a career criminal nor a drifter, but a Marine recruiter by the name of Ricardo Perez Castillo. What brought him to that house, and what happened inside, would become the focus of

251 || The Call That Cost A Man's Life || Gerard Parvilus Jan 5, 2026 3111 Gerard Parvilus and his wife had been married for two years and shared a young son. Both were members of the U.S. Air Force and were stationed at Holloman AFB. But by 2007, their marriage was unraveling. The couple separated geographically, each taking short overseas tours. She went to Kuwait. He went to South Korea. During that separation, Gerard’s wife asked for a divorce. Then she admitted s

250 || She Fell Prey to Human Trafficking || Caleigha Zangari Dec 22, 2025 2493 Army veteran and young mother Caleigha Zangari survived Afghanistan, sexual trauma, and life under a sex trafficker, but in August 2024, one encounter on Dallas’s infamous “blade” would end in her disappearance. Eight days later, Caleigha’s body was found in rural East Texas.  Dig in with Margot as she takes you step by step through the work of a multi-agency investigation that unravele

249 || The Blazing Jeep || Brandon Rosecrans Dec 15, 2025 1789 In May 2020, 27-year-old Fort Hood soldier Brandon Scott Rosecrans was found shot to death on the side of a quiet road in Harker Heights, Texas. A few miles away, his bright orange Jeep Renegade was discovered engulfed in flames.  What looked like a random ambush quickly unraveled into a story of betrayal, greed, and a gun deal gone horribly wrong.  In this episode, Margot walks t

248 || The Guam Commissary Heist || Stacy Levay [Part 2] Dec 8, 2025 2816 In Part Two, the investigation into the Andersen Air Force Base ambush closes in on its prime suspect: SrA Jose Simoy. As Simoy goes on the run, FBI, OSI, and Security Police search the island of Guam for a killer hiding behind wigs, aliases, and threats. What follows is a dramatic capture, a capital court-martial, and a landmark death sentence (the first on Guam in 44 years). But a death sente

247 || The Guam Commissary Heist || Stacy Levay [Part 1] Dec 1, 2025 1817 On December 29, 1991, a routine night-deposit escort at Andersen Air Force Base in Guam turned into a deadly ambush. Cash clerk Peregrina Armour and Security Policeman Sergeant Stacy Levay were attacked outside the base bank by a group of masked men—one armed with a rifle, another with a lead pipe. Within minutes, one airman was fighting for his life… and another lay mortally wounded on his 29th b

246 || Headlines Nov 24, 2025 1892 These are 7 of the top headlines in military news. NOTE: All persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.  Today I cover these 7 headline cases:  -Death of Officer Lauren Craven (Sailor Antonio Alcantar charged) -OB/GYN Maj Blaine McGraw accused of secretly recording patients -Double Murder/Suicide out of Wright-Patterson AFB -4 Deaths in One Unit at FE Warren AF

245 || She Never Made It To Her Fiance || Morgan Patten Nov 17, 2025 3081 On November 8, 2019, 24-year-old Morgan Patten traveled 13 hours to Jacksonville, North Carolina, to visit her fiancé. She made it to Jacksonville, but never made it to see her fiancé. Instead, she ended up in a truck with two Marines she didn’t know…and within hours, she was dead on a dark and desolate road.  Officials called it a drunk-driving accident. Morgan’s parents say the eviden

244 || Kidnapped From Her Home || Edwina Marter Nov 10, 2025 2839 In 1976, 35-year-old mother of two, Edwina Marter, was taken from her Mississippi home by a man demanding ransom. What began as a chilling kidnapping for money soon became one of the state’s longest-running death penalty cases. The man responsible was Vietnam veteran Richard Gerald Jordan. He would spend nearly five decades fighting his conviction, as the case wound through courts and appeals u

243 || She Did Everything Right || Tiffany Hill Nov 3, 2025 2009 Tiffany Hill lived in constant fear because she was a victim of domestic abuse. In November 2019, her estranged husband, Keland Hill, was released on bail—even though his risk of committing domestic violence homicide was alarmingly high. He was a walking red flag. Just five days later, he killed Tiffany and then took his own life. In this episode, we cover Tiffany’s story, the investigation, an

242 || While He Was At The Gym || Chris Coleman Oct 27, 2025 2475 In 2009, Chris and Sheri Coleman lived in a quiet community in Illinois with their 2 young sons, Garett and Gavin. Both veterans, they thought they had left danger behind when they left the service. But when Chris began receiving death threats because of his work as head of security for Joyce Meyer Ministries, life got scary and tense. The threats began in November 2008 and culminated in May 20

241 || What Happened to Vanessa? || Interview with John Quinones Oct 20, 2025 2453 In this special episode of Military Murder, Margot sits down with legendary ABC News correspondent John Quiñones to discuss his brand-new true crime podcast, Vanished: What Happened to Vanessa? — a gripping six-part series exploring the disappearance and murder of Army Specialist Vanessa Guillén. John has walked alongside Vanessa’s family since the beginning of this heartbreaking case. Now, thr

240 || Headlines Oct 13, 2025 2446 These are 8 of the top headlines in military news. NOTE: All persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.  Today I cover these 8 headlines:  -Sgt Greville Clarke (aka Fort Hood Barracks Predator) found dead in prison cell -Manhunt for Travis Decker (wanted for killing his 3 daughters) ends when human remains are found and confirmed to be him  -Lt Commander Ch

239 || It's Not Always the Husband || Tina Heins Oct 6, 2025 2446 Tina Heins was 15 weeks pregnant when she was slaughtered in her home, while her husband was on duty. Tina’s brother-in-law, Chad Heins, was home during the murder and was awakened when the fire alarm blared - leading him to discover various small fires in the home. He rushed to get Tina, only to discover she had been murdered. Without much evidence, Chad was charged, convicted and sentenced to li

238 || A Podcaster Went Digging || Tara Grinstead Sep 29, 2025 3609 Tara Grinstead disappeared from her house in October 2005. The investigation led authorities to various suspects over the years, but sadly, Tara’s case went ice cold. Then in 2016, a budding filmmaker (Payne Lindsey) decided to investigate the case in season 1 of his true crime podcast, Up and Vanished. The podcast was a hit and by early 2017, GBI released a statement, they had made an arrest in T

237 || The Stanford Serial Killer || Author Getreu Sep 22, 2025 2338 John Author Getreu was the son of an Army Sergeant Major. John committed a heinous crime while a dependent at a German installation and after serving time was deported back to the U.S. He found himself in California. He married twice and appeared to be living his best life, until he was tied to 2 murders in the 1970s at Stanford.  This is the story of Margaret Williams, Leslie Perlov and J

236 || The Sextortion Predator || Codi Slayton Sep 15, 2025 2682 The search for missing 16-year old Josephine Jimenez lasted 10 days. When her body was discovered in an orchard - suspicion quickly fell on a local boy she hung out with the day she vanished. But a call from NCIS investigating a sextortion scheme by one of their own marines flipped the case on its head.  Dig in with Margot, as she tells you this tragic story that involved various anonymous

235 || Headlines Aug 31, 2025 2618 These are 5 of the top headlines in military news. NOTE: All persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.  Today I cover these 5 headlines:  -August 2025 Fort Stewart Mass Shooting (all victims survived) -Montana Owl Bar Shooting and Manhunt -14-year old Allegedly Shot His Parents Then Called 911 From A Church -1974 German Cold Case Finally Sees Resolution in 202

234 || The Border Patrol Serial Killer || Juan David Ortiz Aug 25, 2025 3313 In 2018, Border Patrol agent Juan David Ortiz was unmasked as a serial killer in Laredo, Texas. Over the course of two weeks, he brutally murdered four women—Melissa Ramirez, Claudine Anne Luera, Guiselda Alicia Cantu, and Janelle Ortiz—targeting vulnerable victims he lured into his truck. His crimes sent shockwaves through the community and raised troubling questions about oversight in law enforc

233 | Protecting Kids online || Exclusive with Tom Arnold Aug 18, 2025 3143 In this special episode, Margot is joined by Tom Arnold, a cybersecurity expert and author of the children's book 'The Digital Detective'. The duo discusses the importance of protecting kids online, especially during the back-to-school season. They highlight real-life frightening cases involving Roblox, emphasizing the need for parents to be vigilant.  They delve into how to discuss online

232 || Lie After Lie || Nicholas Kassotis Aug 11, 2025 3934 In early December 2022, dismembered body parts were found scattered over a 3 mile radius in Georgia. The Jane Doe remained anonymous for 6 months, but due to genetic geneology, her identity was discovered. The victim was 40-year old Mindi Kassotis. Her parents were shocked to learn that she had not only been murdered, but dismembered, because they had been told Mindi died at a hospital from a stro

231 || He Fragged His Command || Hasan Akbar Aug 4, 2025 3574 After talking to CSM Womack, I wanted to dig into the 2003 Camp Pennsylvania insider attack conducted by Hasan Akbar, one of four men on military’s death row. In this episode, I dive into the case through the post trial appeals and even discuss the victims' continued fight for the purple heart. While there were many victims of this horrific crime, Gregory Stone and Christopher Seife lost t

230 || Embedded Enemy || Exclusive with CSM (Ret) Bart Womack [Part 2] Jul 28, 2025 3529 Today I wrap up my discussion with CSM (Ret) Bart Womack, author of Embedded Enemy: The Insider Threat. Join us for this discussion of his survival after escaping 2 grenade attacks in his own tent, and the hunt for the enemy who wore the same uniform as him…This is Part 2.  Check out CSM (Ret) Womack’s book Embedded Enemy - available on amazon!  ⸻ 🎧Need More to Bing? Listen to ove

229 || Embedded Enemy || Exclusive with CSM (Ret) Bart Womack [Part 1] Jul 21, 2025 3373 Today I have the pleasure of speaking to CSM (Ret) Bart Womack, author of Embedded Enemy: The Insider Threat. Join us for this discussion of his survival after escaping 2 grenade attacks in his own tent, and the hunt for the enemy who wore the same uniform as him…This is Part 1.  Check out CSM (Ret) Womack’s book Embedded Enemy - available on amazon!  ⸻ 🎧Need More to Bing? Listen

228 || Headlines Jul 15, 2025 1986 NOTE: All persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.  Today I cover these 6 headlines:  1. The April 2025 attempted escape by two inmates at the USDB  2. The murder of Angelina Resendiz 3. The murder of Andrew Smith 4. The Memorial Day Little River, SC, cruise shooting that left 10 injured 5. COLD CASE ARREST: The murder of David Vanderzee  6. COLD CAS

227 || He Wanted the Inheritance || Gene Scott Jun 30, 2025 2657 Gene “Alex” Scott was a marine veteran with the goal of starting a security business. After his grandfather gave him $80,000 to get a head start, life was great! But tragedy struck on Father’s Day 2020, when Alex walked in to find both his grandfather (Gene Rogers) and his great grandmother (Billie Rogers) dead.  The investigation that followed left an entire community shocked.  Ma

226 || Headlines Jun 23, 2025 1742 These are 6 of the top headlines in military news. NOTE: All persons are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.  Today I cover these 6 headlines:  -Dewayne Johnson plead guilty to killing his pregnant wife (Mischa Johnson) while stationed at Schofield Barracks -Jesse Arguizoni’s family fights for justice after they were left in the dark on how she died (spoiler, her husb

225 || Barracks Predator || Case Update Jun 17, 2025 1559 After speaking to Rose Thayer (from Stars & Stripes) who covered the court-martial of former Sgt Greville Clarke, I am issuing an updated timeline.  The charge sheet was over 10 pages long and included various additional charges that made the case somewhat confusing.  Here is a link to the original episode released on 12 May 2025:  https://pdst.fm/e/chtbl.com/track/743517/tra

224 || Justice for the Decker Sisters || Travis Decker Jun 11, 2025 640 THIS CASE IS ONGOING! I will provide an update when one is available. Travis Decker is wanted on a Washington State and Federal Warrant for the Murder of his 3 young daughters. On Friday, May 30th, 2025, Travis picked up his daughters from his ex-wife Whitney on a routine visit. It was supposed to last 3 hours but Travis never returned the girls. Whitney reported the girls missing, but the

223 || The Hunt || Saner Wonggoun Jun 9, 2025 3342 In January 1994, a hiker near Muir Beach, California, made a grisly discovery—a woman’s body, wrapped in a sleeping bag, dumped off a coastal cliffside. The victim was Sopha Wonggoun, a mother of two and eight months pregnant. The suspect? Her husband, Technical Sergeant Saner Wonggoun of Travis Air Force Base. Within days of the murder, TSgt Wonggoun vanished—leaving behind his children, his u

222 || A Life for a Life || Rebecca Wright May 26, 2025 1814 In this shocking episode, I discuss a case out Kleine Brogel Air Base in Belgium.   In 2023, SSgt Wright was driving from Belgium to the Netherlands, when she failed to yield, hitting a woman on a bicycle. The woman was Faride Khoshnoud Fashandi. She later passed from her injuries and her husband became enraged. When the Dutch authorities relinquished authority over the case, handing the c

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221 || The Barracks Predator || Greville Clarke May 12, 2025 2926 In this shocking episode, we expose the terrifying case of Sgt. Greville Clarke—a soldier stationed at Fort Hood (now Fort Cavazos)—who preyed on his fellow service members in a brutal 18-month crime spree. From 2021 to 2022, Clarke broke into Army barracks, raped and tortured female soldiers, and even attempted to murder one. Despite multiple reports and escalating violence, the predator evaded c

220 || Who Killed Jennifer Servo? Apr 28, 2025 2680 This episode is also available in video via Spotify Premium and YouTube. In 2002, 22-year-old Jennifer Servo, a rising news reporter, was found murdered in her Abilene, Texas apartment. Bright, ambitious, and new to the area, Jennifer had her whole future ahead of her. But within weeks of starting her dream job, her life was tragically cut short. More than two decades later, her case remains un

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219 || Caught on Home Surveillance || Ashley Henning Apr 14, 2025 3117 On June 26, 2023, Sergeant First Class Ashley Henning was celebrating her 37th birthday with her family and a few close friends. But what was meant to be a happy occasion ended in tragedy, when home surveillance footage captured Jordan Henning, her husband and also a soldier, shooting and killing his wife, before fleeing the scene.  Jordan Henning was subsequently charged with murder by th

218 || Headlines Mar 31, 2025 1913 On the last Monday of the month, I am bringing you some of the top headlines in military news. Today I cover these 3 headlines:  Shana Cloud charged with the murder of her husband, retired Green Beret - Clinton Bonnell. Mary Ginger made dozens of calls to 911 to report that her estranged husband was going to kill her, eventually he did, but he went on a rampage, killing 3 and kidnap

217 || The Crossbow Killings || The Hunt Family Tragedy Mar 17, 2025 2568 On July 9, 2024, evil walked into a house on a quiet cul-de-sac on Ashlyn Close in Bushey, Hertforshire, England. And when it walked out, he had taken the lives of 3 women in the Hunt Family - Carol, Louise, and Hannah Hunt.  This massacre, dubbed the Crossbow Killings, gained widespread media attention for its brutality and calculated execution. The perpetrator was Kyle Clifford, a former

216 || Where is Mamta? Mar 10, 2025 3154 In the summer of 2024, when pediatric nurse, Mamta Kafle Bhatt, failed to report to work, her coworkers asked for a welfare check at her home in Manassas Park. An innocent encounter at her home with her husband, Naresh Bhatt, didn’t reveal any signs that anything was wrong. However, details of Mamta’s troubled marriage coupled with lies that Naresh told police on that first visit would eventually

215 || Every Woman's Nightmare || Valentine Underwood Mar 3, 2025 3287 In 1991, a brutal double homicide near Twentynine Palms set investigators on the trail of a Marine named Valentine Underwood. Despite a history of violence and crimes that should have barred him from service, Valentine slipped through the cracks—until justice finally caught up with him, but by then, he had taken two more lives. Join Margot as she unravels this shocking case of murder, missed oppo

214 || Headlines Feb 24, 2025 2074 On the last Monday of the month, I am bringing you some of the top headlines in military news. Today I cover these 5 headlines:  Man - Pleads guilty to 1982 kidnapping and murder of a Seaside Kindergartner  Wife convicted of killing army soldier husband at home on military base  Marine charged in murder of Tshea Bennett now facing 35 child **** charges 2 charged in con

213 || Fall of a Tiktok Influencer || Ali Abulaban Feb 17, 2025 3361 Ali Abulaban, known online as "JinnKid," was a rising social media influencer and Air Force veteran with a promising career in comedy and impressions. However, behind the viral videos was a dark reality of domestic turmoil. On this episode, Margot explores the shocking case of how Abulaban’s marriage spiraled out of control, leading to a brutal double homicide. The victims in this case are An

212 || The Body In The Trunk || Shelena Kyle Feb 8, 2025 2252 Today we discuss the shocking 2018 murder of Shelena Rae Kyle. Her killer? Soldier Logan Kyle, a man leading a secret life as a transgender woman. Join Margot as she reports on the investigation, drawing from an ARMY release of the report of trial, coupled with official Calcasieu records.  Watch the Youtube Video Here ——- Ways to support your favorite podcast: Join My Patreon

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