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The Unlovely TruthIn God We Trust - But What About the Church?:S7E5Welcome to the Unlovely Truth. I'm your host church safety advocate Lori Morrison. Our churches need to be the safest places in our communities. Let’s investigate the unlovely truth about real crime stories happening in real churches. I've got two new cases to explore today, so let's dive right in. Important points from this episode include: Safeguarding trust is essential What we call things matters Get ready for something new! Visit my website to access more episodes. If you would like to contact me about booking me as...2025-03-1512 min

The Unlovely TruthIt's Time To Speak Up: S7E4Welcome to the Unlovely Truth. I'm your host church safety advocate and coach, Lori Morrison. Physical, emotional, and spiritual safety issues exist in every church. I'm here to share real stories from real churches to foster awareness, initiate conversations, and encourage ministry leaders to take action. Our churches need to be the safest places in our communities, so I will give you actionable steps to make your house of worship a true sanctuary in your community. Let’s investigate the unlovely truth about real crime stories happening in real churches. I've got three cases to explore today, so we’ll d...2025-03-0113 min

The Unlovely TruthGood Leadership Requires Good Character:S7E3Welcome to the Unlovely Truth. I'm your host church safety advocate and coach Lori Morrison. Our churches need to be the safest places in our communities, so my mission on this podcast is to give you actionable steps to make your house of worship a true sanctuary in your community. Let’s investigate the unlovely truth about real crime stories happening in real churches. I've got three cases to explore today, so let's dive right in. Important points from this episode include: Church and Professional Sports Working Together, But Not for Good Hall...2025-02-1513 min

The Unlovely TruthHow to Make Good Safety Decisions at Your Church: S7E2Welcome to the Unlovely Truth. I'm your host church safety advocate and coach Lori Morrison. Physical, emotional, and spiritual safety issues exist in every church. I'm here to share real stories from real churches to foster awareness, initiate conversations, and encourage ministry leaders to take action. Our churches need to be the safest places in our communities, so my mission on this podcast is to give you actionable steps to make your house of worship a true sanctuary in your community. Let’s investigate the unlovely truth about real crime stories happening in real churches. I've got three cases to...2025-02-0112 min

The Unlovely TruthWhen Someone You Trust Betrays You: S7E1Welcome to the Unlovely Truth. I'm your host church safety advocate and coach Lori Morrison. Physical, emotional, and spiritual safety issues exist in every church. I'm here to share real stories from real churches to foster awareness, initiate conversations, and encourage ministry leaders to take action. Our churches need to be the safest places in our communities, so I’m going to give you actionable steps to make your house of worship a true sanctuary in your community. Let’s investigate the unlovely truth about real crime stories happening in real churches. I've got three cases to explore today, so w...2025-01-1513 min

The Unlovely TruthS6E32: Church Law, Break-Ins, and School ShootingsHappy New Year and Welcome to the Unlovely Truth. I'm your host church safety advocate and coach Lori Morrison. I help ministry leaders assess and address the 12 critical safety issues that exist in every church. Our churches need to be the safest places in our communities, so my mission on this podcast is to give you actionable steps to make your house of worship a true sanctuary in your community. Let’s investigate the unlovely truth about real crime stories happening in real churches. I've got three cases to explore today, so let's dive right in. 20...2025-01-0111 min

The Unlovely TruthKung Fu Pastor, She Thinks She Speaks for God, and a Pastor Speaks Out and is Iced Out: S6E31Welcome to the Unlovely Truth. I'm your host church safety advocate and coach Lori Morrison. I help ministry leaders assess and address the 12 critical safety issues that exist in every church. Our churches need to be the safest places in our communities, so my mission on this podcast is to give you actionable steps to make your house of worship a true sanctuary in your community. Let’s investigate the unlovely truth about real crime stories happening in real churches. I've got three cases to explore today, so let's dive right in. Important points from this...2024-12-1513 min

The Unlovely TruthDealing With a Controlling, Neglectful, or Deceitful Pastor: S6E30Welcome to the Unlovely Truth. I'm your host church safety advocate and coach Lori Morrison. I help ministry leaders assess and address the 12 critical safety issues that exist in every church. Our churches need to be the safest places in our communities, so my mission on this podcast is to give you actionable steps to make your house of worship a true sanctuary in your community. Let’s investigate the unlovely truth about real crime stories happening in real churches. I've got three cases to explore today, so let's dive right in. Important points from this...2024-12-0113 min

The Unlovely TruthA Life Sentence, a Ministry Ban, and a Taser: S6E29 Welcome to the Unlovely Truth. I'm your host church safety advocate and coach Lori Morrison. I help ministry leaders assess and address the 12 critical safety issues that exist in every church. Our churches need to be the safest places in our communities, so my mission on this podcast is to give you actionable steps to make your house of worship a true sanctuary in your community. Let’s investigate the unlovely truth about real crime stories happening in real churches. I've got three cases to explore today, so let's dive right in. Important point...2024-11-1510 min

The Unlovely TruthAbuse, A Coverup, and Christian “Domestic Discipline”: S6E28Welcome to the Unlovely Truth. I'm your host church safety advocate and coach Lori Morrison. I help ministry leaders assess and address the 12 critical safety issues that exist in every church. Our churches need to be the safest places in our communities, so my mission on this podcast is to give you actionable steps to make your house of worship a true sanctuary in your community. Let’s investigate the unlovely truth about real crime stories happening in real churches. I've got three cases to explore today, so let's dive right in. I'm not a fan...2024-11-0111 min

The Unlovely TruthFake Church Shooting, Ethics Prof Arrested, and Pastor Arrested with Guns and Drugs: S6E26Welcome to the Unlovely Truth. I'm your host church safety advocate and coach Lori Morrison. I help ministry leaders assess and address the 12 critical safety issues that exist in every church. Our churches need to be the safest places in our communities, so my mission on this podcast is to give you actionable steps to make your house of worship a true sanctuary in your community. Let’s investigate the unlovely truth about real crime stories happening in real churches. I've got three cases to explore today, so let's dive right in. Highlights from this episode include: ...2024-10-1510 min

The Unlovely TruthThe Greatest in the Kingdom of Heaven: S6E25I’m so glad you’ve joined me at the intersection of faith and true crime here at The Unlovely Truth. Does your church or ministry struggle with physical, emotional, or spiritual safety issues? I’m your host, church safety advocate Lori Morrison and I’m so glad you’ve joined me today. Our churches need to be the safest places in our communities, so our mission on this podcast is to find actionable steps to improve every aspect of safety in our houses of worship and beyond. We will investigate The Unlovley Truth about real crime news stories happening...2024-10-0113 min

The Unlovely TruthDoes Being Like-minded Mean Not Having a Mind of Your Own? S6E24I’m so glad you’ve joined me at the intersection of faith and true crime here at The Unlovely Truth. Does your church or ministry struggle with physical, emotional, or spiritual safety issues? I’m your host, church safety advocate Lori Morrison and I’m so glad you’ve joined me today. Our churches need to be the safest places in our communities, so our mission on this podcast is to find actionable steps to improve every aspect of safety in our houses of worship and beyond. We will investigate The Unlovley Truth about real crime news stories happening...2024-09-1512 min

The Unlovely TruthSharing Stories to Make a Difference: S6E23I’m so glad you’ve joined me at the intersection of faith and true crime here at The Unlovely Truth. Does your church or ministry struggle with physical, emotional, or spiritual safety issues? I’m your host, church safety advocate Lori Morrison and I’m so glad you’ve joined me today. Our churches need to be the safest places in our communities, so our mission on this podcast is to find actionable steps to improve every aspect of safety in our houses of worship and beyond. We will investigate The Unlovely Truth about real crime news stories happening...2024-09-0312 min

The Unlovely TruthDo The Right Thing: S6E21I’m so glad you’ve joined me at the intersection of faith and true crime here at The Unlovely Truth. Does your church or ministry struggle with physical, emotional, or spiritual safety issues? I’m your host, church safety advocate Lori Morrison and I’m so glad you’ve joined me today. Our churches need to be the safest places in our communities, so our mission on this podcast is to find actionable steps to improve every aspect of safety in our houses of worship and beyond. We’re going to do that by investigating The Unlovely Truth about real c...2024-08-2712 min

The Unlovely TruthBeyond the Pulpit: Why Character Matters in Church Leaders S6E20I’m so glad you’ve joined me at the intersection of faith and true crime here at The Unlovely Truth. Does your church or ministry struggle with physical, emotional, or spiritual safety issues? I’m your host, church safety advocate Lori Morrison and I’m so glad you’ve joined me today. Our churches need to be the safest places in our communities, so our mission on this podcast is to find actionable steps to improve every aspect of safety in our houses of worship and beyond. We’re going to do that by investigating The Unlovley Truth about real c...2024-08-2011 min

The Unlovely TruthAbuse of Power: S6E19I’m so glad you’ve joined me at the intersection of faith and true crime here at The Unlovely Truth. Does your church or ministry struggle with physical, emotional, or spiritual safety issues? I’m your host, church safety advocate Lori Morrison and I’m so glad you’ve joined me today. Our churches need to be the safest places in our communities, so our mission on this podcast is to find actionable steps to improve every aspect of safety in our houses of worship and beyond. We’re going to do that by investigating The Unlovley Truth about real c...2024-08-1311 min

The Unlovely TruthHow Humilty Increases Church SafetyI’m so glad you’ve joined me at the intersection of faith and true crime here at The Unlovely Truth. Does your church or ministry struggle with physical, emotional, or spiritual safety issues? I’m your host, church safety advocate Lori Morrison and I’m so glad you’ve joined me today. Our churches need to be the safest places in our communities, so our mission on this podcast is to find actionable steps to improve every aspect of safety in our houses of worship and beyond. We’re going to do that by investigating The Unlovley Truth about real c...2024-08-0611 min

The Unlovely TruthWhen Church Hurts: S6E17I’m so glad you’ve joined me at the intersection of faith and true crime here at The Unlovely Truth. Does your church or ministry struggle with physical, emotional, or spiritual safety issues? I’m your host, church safety advocate Lori Morrison and I’m so glad you’ve joined me today. Our churches need to be the safest places in our communities, so our mission on this podcast is to find actionable steps to improve every aspect of safety in our houses of worship and beyond. We’re going to do that by investigating The Unlovley Truth about real c...2024-07-3013 min

The Unlovely TruthArson, Theft, and Gunfire: It’s Not a Movie, it’s Church S6E16I’m so glad you’ve joined me at the intersection of faith and true crime here at The Unlovely Truth. Security issues are hiding in every church - do you know where to look for them? I’m your host, church safety advocate Lori Morrison. Our churches need to be the safest places in our communities, so our mission here is to find actionable steps that will make our churches sanctuaries of physical, emotional, and spiritual safety. To give you tools to help make that happen in your church, we’re going to investigate real crime stories from real chu...2024-07-2310 min

The Unlovely TruthThe Best and Worst Part of Church: Community S6E15I’m so glad you’ve joined me at the intersection of faith and true crime here at The Unlovely Truth. Security issues are hiding in every church - do you know where to look for them? I’m your host, church safety coach Lori Morrison. Our churches need to be the safest places in our communities, so our mission here is to find actionable steps that will make our churches sanctuaries of physical, emotional, and spiritual safety. To give you tools to help make that happen in your church, we’re going to investigate real crime stories from real chu...2024-07-1610 min

The Unlovely TruthCreate In Us a Clean Heart: S6E14I’m so glad you’ve joined me at the intersection of faith and true crime here at The Unlovely Truth. Security issues are hiding in every church - do you know where to look for them? I’m your host, church safety advocate Lori Morrison. Our churches need to be the safest places in our communities, so our mission here is to find actionable steps that will make our churches sanctuaries of physical, emotional, and spiritual safety. To give you tools to help make that happen in your church, we’re going to investigate real crime stories from real chu...2024-07-0910 min

The Unlovely TruthTruth, Lies, and Insurance: S6E13I’m so glad you’ve joined me at the intersection of faith and true crime here at The Unlovely Truth. Security issues are hiding in every church - do you know where to look for them? I’m your host, church safety advocate Lori Morrison. Our churches need to be the safest places in our communities, so our mission here is to find actionable steps that will make our churches sanctuaries of physical, emotional, and spiritual safety. To give you tools to help make that happen in your church, we’re going to investigate real crime stories from real chu...2024-07-0213 min

The Unlovely TruthMoral Failure or Crime? S6E12I’m so glad you’ve joined me at the intersection of faith and true crime here at The Unlovely Truth. Security issues are hiding in every church - do you know where to look for them? I’m your host, church safety coach Lori Morrison. Our churches need to be the safest places in our communities, so our mission here is to find actionable steps that will make our churches sanctuaries of physical, emotional, and spiritual safety. To give you tools to help make that happen in your church, we’re going to investigate real crime stories from real chu...2024-06-2511 min

The Unlovely TruthThe Yeast of the Pharisees: S611I’m so glad you’ve joined me at the intersection of faith and true crime here at The Unlovely Truth. Security issues are hiding in every church - do you know where to look for them? I’m your host, church safety advocate Lori Morrison. Our churches need to be the safest places in our communities, so our mission here is to find actionable steps that will make our churches sanctuaries of physical, emotional, and spiritual safety. To give you tools to help make that happen in your church, we’re going to investigate real crime stories from real chu...2024-06-1812 min

The Unlovely TruthWhat Does Your Safety Leadership Team Look Like? S6E10I’m so glad you’ve joined me at the intersection of faith and true crime here at The Unlovely Truth. Security issues are hiding in every church - do you know where to look for them? I’m your host, church safety coach Lori Morrison. Our churches need to be the safest places in our communities, so our mission here is to find actionable steps that will make our churches sanctuaries of physical, emotional, and spiritual safety. To give you tools to help make that happen in your church, we’re going to investigate real crime stories from real chu...2024-06-1110 min

The Unlovely TruthChurch Should Be a Safe Place for Victims - Not Perps: S6E9I’m so glad you’ve joined me at the intersection of faith and true crime here at The Unlovely Truth. Security issues are hiding in every church - do you know where to look for them? I’m your host, church safety coach Lori Morrison. Our churches need to be the safest places in our communities, so our mission here is to find actionable steps that will make our churches sanctuaries of physical, emotional, and spiritual safety. To give you tools to help make that happen in your church, we’re going to investigate real crime stories from real chu...2024-06-0413 min

The Unlovely TruthCan You Trust Your Church Leaders? S6E8I’m so glad you’ve joined me at the intersection of faith and true crime here at The Unlovely Truth. Security issues are hiding in every church - do you know where to look for them? I’m your host, church safety advocate Lori Morrison. Our churches need to be the safest places in our communities, so our mission here is to find actionable steps that will make our churches sanctuaries of physical, emotional, and spiritual safety. To give you tools to help make that happen in your church, we’re going to investigate real crime stories from real chu...2024-05-2810 min

The Unlovely TruthConcealed Truth: Peeling Back the Lies We Tell Ourselves; S5E7I’m so glad you’ve joined me at the intersection of faith and true crime here at The Unlovely Truth. Security issues are hiding in every church - do you know where to look for them? I’m your host, church safety advocate Lori Morrison. Our churches need to be the safest places in our communities, so our mission here is to find actionable steps that will make our churches sanctuaries of physical, emotional, and spiritual safety. To give you tools to help make that happen in your church, we’re going to investigate real crime stories from real chu...2024-05-2111 min

The Unlovely TruthThis Is Why I Have Trust Issues: S6E6This Is Why I Have Trust Issues I’m so glad you’ve joined me at the intersection of faith and true crime here at The Unlovely Truth. Security issues are hiding in every church - do you know where to look for them? I’m your host, church safety advocate Lori Morrison. Our churches need to be the safest places in our communities, so our mission here is to find actionable steps that will make our churches sanctuaries of physical, emotional, and spiritual safety. To give you tools to help make that happen in your ch...2024-05-1411 min

The Unlovely TruthJesus Loves You, But Give Us Back the Van: S6E5I’m so glad you’ve joined me at the intersection of faith and true crime here at The Unlovely Truth. Security issues are hiding in every church - do you know where to look for them? I’m your host, church safety advocate Lori Morrison. Our churches need to be the safest places in our communities, so our mission here is to find actionable steps that will make our churches sanctuaries of physical, emotional, and spiritual safety. To give you tools to help make that happen in your church, we’re going to investigate real crime stories from real chu...2024-05-0711 min

The Unlovely TruthThe Relentless Search for a Victim:S6E4I’m so glad you’ve joined me at the intersection of faith and true crime here at The Unlovely Truth. Security issues are hiding in every church - do you know where to look for them? I’m your host, church safety advocate Lori Morrison. Our churches need to be the safest places in our communities, so our mission here is to find actionable steps that will make our churches sanctuaries of physical, emotional, and spiritual safety. To give you tools to help make that happen in your church, we’re going to investigate real crime stories from real chu...2024-04-3010 min

The Unlovely TruthThere Are Clues. There Are Always Clues: S6E3I’m so glad you’ve joined me at the intersection of faith and true crime here at The Unlovely Truth. Security issues are hiding in every church - do you know where to look for them? I’m your host, church safety advocate Lori Morrison. Our churches need to be the safest places in our communities, so our mission here is to find actionable steps that will make our churches sanctuaries of physical, emotional, and spiritual safety. To give you tools to help make that happen in your church, we’re going to investigate real crime stories from real chu...2024-04-2312 min

The Unlovely TruthChurch Safety in the Spotlight After High-Profile Misconduct: S6E2I’m so glad you’ve joined me at the intersection of faith and true crime here at The Unlovely Truth. Security issues are hiding in every church - do you know where to look for them? I’m your host, church safety advocate Lori Morrison. Our churches need to be the safest places in our communities, so our mission here is to find actionable steps that will make our churches sanctuaries of physical, emotional, and spiritual safety. To give you tools to help make that happen in your church, we’re going to investigate real crime stories from real chu...2024-04-1611 min

The Unlovely TruthThat Would Never Happen in My Church: S6E1Security issues are hiding in every church - do you know where to look for them? I’m your host, church safety advocate Lori Morrison and I’m so glad you’ve joined me at the intersection of faith and true crime. Our churches need to be the safest places in our communities, so our mission here is to find actionable steps that will make our churches sanctuaries of physical, emotional, and spiritual safety. We’re going to investigate The Unlovley Truth about real crime stories affecting real churches so you can help make your church a safe and secure p...2024-04-0910 min

The Unlovely TruthCompassionate Communities: a Key to Crime ReductionDo some people deserve the suffering they are enduring? Or Should there always be room for compassion when criminal behavior regardless of why a person did what they did, ends in tragedy? If your community is struggling to find its way in a crisis you’ll want to hear how Dr. William Cooke has done it in tiny Austin, Indiana. This is Season 5, Episode 11. We’re going to take a two part deep dive into Dr. William Cooke’s incredible book, “Canary in the Coal Mine: a Forgotten Rural Community, a Hidden Epidemic, and a Lone Docto...2024-03-1216 min

The Unlovely TruthUnidentified: A Team Recovers an Unknown Victim’s NameIt’s not at all unusual to know the name of a murder victim, but not the name of the killer. But today we’re going to look at a case where the killer has most likely been identified while at least one of his victim’s names was unknown for decades. Today I’m going to feature one of those cases, and this one has a truth-is-stranger-than-fiction backstory. Welcome to another episode of The Unlovely Truth. I’m your host, private investigator Lori Morrison. Join me for another captivating true crime story, where physical, spiritual...2024-03-0513 min

The Unlovely TruthBut He’s a Good Man: A Shocking Twist to Domestic ViolenceWhen Richie Wilder Jr. was convicted of the brutal slaying of his ex-wife Angila, his new wife Cyndi broke down in tears. “He’s a good man,” she told reporters covering the case. She continued to maintain his innocence until a slip of the tongue to an old friend unraveled everything. Welcome to another episode of The Unlovely Truth. I’m your host, private investigator Lori Morrison. Join me for another captivating true crime story, where physical, spiritual, and emotional safety takeaways are waiting for us. This is Season 5, Episode 9. Our book this week is “Wilder Inte...2024-02-2734 min

The Unlovely TruthKeeping Mom’s SecretsSecrets can destroy things. Like the home that the Overton sisters shared with their parents Frank and Nancy near Atlantic City. The fire that killed the girl’s parents was ruled an arson. Could it be possible that secrets drove one of the sisters to torch their family’s home? Welcome to another episode of The Unlovely Truth. I’m your host, private investigator Lori Morrison. Join me for another captivating true crime story, where physical, spiritual, and emotional safety takeaways are waiting for us. This is Season 5, Episode 8. Our book this week...2024-02-2031 min

The Unlovely TruthConspiracy Theories and False Leads in an Ozark Cold CaseTrue Crime fans have done so much to bring attention to cold cases. Some just like the genre as a whole and some, like today’s guest, are drawn to one particular case. But not many will spend years of their life trying to sort through the red herrings and confusion caused by people who seem determined to keep a cold case cold. Welcome to another episode of The Unlovely Truth. I’m your host, private investigator Lori Morrison. Join me for another captivating true crime story, where physical, spiritual, and emotional safety takeaways are waiting for us. 2024-02-1330 min

The Unlovely TruthRomance Scams: When “Love” is a CrimeValentine’s Day is almost here and that makes my snarky little heart want to talk about the kind of love that doesn’t fill your soul - it drains your bank account. Have you heard of romance scams? It’s when love is a crime. Welcome to another episode of The Unlovely Truth. I’m your host, private investigator Lori Morrison. Join me for another compelling true crime story, where physical, spiritual, and emotional safety takeaways are waiting for us. Today, we’re going to investigate some cases to learn the warning signs that you or mayb...2024-02-0613 min

The Unlovely TruthAddicted to Adult EntertainmentA Common Sense Media survey found the average age that most kids were exposed to porn is 12 years old. The author of the story we are investigating today was just three, and it was a relative who introduced her to what no child should ever see. Sexual abuse followed a couple of years later so it’s no wonder that being trafficked into the adult entertainment world didn’t seem very out of the ordinary. Welcome to another episode of The Unlovely Truth. I’m your host, private investigator Lori Morrison. Join me for another captivat...2024-01-2331 min

The Unlovely TruthStalkers: Are They Seeking Love or Retribution?Hollywood seems to find obsessive love very romantic. Breakups often aren’t taken well, and the stalking starts. What concerns me are the movies where obsessive love wins the day, like in “The Notebook”. I know that old Allie and Noah are amazing, but young Noah was crazy aggressive in his pursuit of Allie. And what about Edward from “Twilight”? Showing up unannounced and watching Bella sleep is just creepy. What would we do about those situations in our own lives? Hello and welcome to another episode of The Unlovely Truth. I’m your host, private inves...2024-01-1631 min

The Unlovely TruthAn Uncle’s Lessons from the Unsolved Case of Jennifer KesseWhen it comes to great philosophers, I’ve always said my favorite is Winnie the Pooh Pooh once said, ““How lucky I am to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard.” When today’s guest Bill Gilmour last saw his niece, Jennifer Kessee, he didn’t know that he would have to find a way to be able to say the same thing. Welcome to another episode of The Unlovely Truth. I’m your host, private investigator Lori Morrison. Join me for another captivating true crime story, where physical, spiritual, and emotional safety takeaway...2024-01-0930 min

The Unlovely TruthFrom Darkness to Light: Addressing Human TraffickingWhat does a human trafficker look like? We might picture wealthy men whose greed has destroyed whatever decency they may have once had. But in reality, that person may look like someone you already know. Welcome to another episode of The Unlovely Truth. I’m your host, private investigator Lori Morrison. Join me for another captivating true crime story, where physical, spiritual, and emotional safety takeaways are waiting for us. If you are listening, I believe you have a unique calling—to become a different kind of PI, not a typical private investigator, but a person...2024-01-0215 min

The Unlovely TruthTruth, Lies, and a Happy New YearWe had quite a journey in Season 4 of The Unlovely Truth. Let’s look back to some of the episodes that defined, inspired, and challenged us. There were blockbuster moments, unexpected plot twists, and heartwarming scenes all year long. Most of all, there were impactful takeaways to help us enhance our physical, emotional, and spiritual safety. Welcome to another episode of The Unlovely Truth. I’m your host, private investigator Lori Morrison. Join me for another captivating true crime story, where physical, spiritual, and emotional safety takeaways are waiting for us. If you are listening, I bel...2023-12-2628 min

The Unlovely TruthFramed: Who Killed Dr. Mary Yoder Part 2We’ve all had someone lie about us. But imagine that the lie is that you murdered a loved one. In today's episode,we'll untangle a mess of lies and unveil the jaw-dropping truth behind a murder that was all about revenge. Not toward the victim, but against a member of the victim’s family. Welcome to another episode of The Unlovely Truth. I’m your host, private investigator Lori Morrison. Join me for another captivating true crime story, where physical, spiritual, and emotional safety takeaways are waiting for us. If you are listening, I believe...2023-12-1929 min

The Unlovely TruthFramed: Who Killed Dr. Mary Yoder, Part 1The unexpected death of a loved one is devastating. How much more grief is heaped onto your mourning when you find out that your loved one was murdered? What does this type of tragedy do to a tight-knit community? Let’s find out. Welcome to another episode of The Unlovely Truth. I’m your host, private investigator Lori Morrison. Join me for another captivating true crime story, where physical, spiritual, and emotional safety takeaways are waiting for us. If you are listening, I believe you have a unique calling—to become a different kind of PI, not...2023-12-1228 min

The Unlovely TruthMissing in Texas: Where is Patty Vaughan?Thirty two year old Patty Vaughan went missing on Christmas Day, 1996, from her home in La Vernia, Texas. Her family needs to know what happened and if she’s no longer alive, to find her body and lay her to rest. Someone knows what happened and together, we might be able to convince them to come forward. Welcome to another episode of The Unlovely Truth. I’m your host, private investigator Lori Morrison. Join me for another captivating true crime story, where physical, spiritual, and emotional safety takeaways are waiting for us. If you are listen...2023-12-0511 min

The Unlovely TruthForgiving the People Who Wrongfully Sent You to JailMark Abbott figured he’d better take the back roads to get home in the early morning hours of November 8th, 1992. He would later claim that he was drunk and didn’t want to get another DUI or get cited for driving without a license. When he pulled off of Interstate 55 near Benton, Missouri, he saw a car idling at the top of an exit ramp. He looked in, and realized he’d found a body. Welcome to another episode of The Unlovely Truth. I’m your host, private investigator Lori Morrison. Join me for another ca...2023-11-2832 min

The Unlovely TruthHidden Safety Issues in Our Church BuildingsIs your church a safe place? That sounds like such a rude question, doesn't it? But I only ask because I love the church so much! Study after study shows church attendance declining, but I want to see our churches regain the central role they once held in our communities, where people saw them as safe and trustworthy havens for everyone. Welcome to another episode of The Unlovely Truth. I’m your host, private investigator Lori Morrison. Join me for another captivating true crime story, where physical, spiritual, and emotional safety takeaways are waiting for us...2023-11-2138 min

The Unlovely TruthRules or Relationship: When Does a Religious Movement Become a Cult?Behind the facade of a religious community, lies a story of manipulation, mind control, and tragedy. Let’s investigate the secrets, the power, and the psychological grip of the Word of Life Church – a story of religious devotion taken to the extreme. Welcome to another episode of The Unlovely Truth. I’m your host, private investigator Lori Morrison. Join me for another captivating true crime story, where physical, spiritual, and emotional safety takeaways are waiting for us. If you are listening, I believe you have a unique calling—to become a different kind of PI, not a typ...2023-11-1436 min

The Unlovely TruthWithout a Trace: Long Term Missing Person CasesMore than 600,000 people go missing in the U.S. every single year according to the National Missing and Unidentified Persons System (NamUs). Even if 90% of them are found alive or their remains are recovered, that would leave around 6,000 who become a part of the long-term missing. So that number grows every single year. Welcome to another episode of The Unlovely Truth. I’m your host, private investigator Lori Morrison. Join me for more true crime stories, where physical, spiritual, and emotional safety takeaways are waiting for us. If you are listening, I believe you have a u...2023-11-0716 min

The Unlovely TruthSafety Tips for Stalking VictimsStalking is a tactic that abusers often use to control their victims. Being stalked can be terrifying, but there are steps you can take to protect yourself. Let’s hear about some actual cases so we can learn our own tactics - tactics to keep ourselves safe from these creeps. Welcome to another episode of The Unlovely Truth. I’m your host, private investigator Lori Morrison. Join me for another captivating true crime story, where physical, spiritual, and emotional safety takeaways are waiting for us. If you are listening, I believe you have a unique callin...2023-10-3135 min

The Unlovely TruthMade to Kill: Domestic Violence by ProxyDomestic violence is a complicated topic. Even though I worked for a time in a domestic violence court, I’d never seen a case like this before. A case where a child was made to kill - by her mother. Welcome to another episode of The Unlovely Truth. I’m your host, private investigator Lori Morrison. Join me for another captivating true crime story, where physical, spiritual, and emotional safety takeaways are waiting for us. If you are listening, I believe you have a unique calling—to become a different kind of PI, not a typical...2023-10-2432 min

The Unlovely TruthA Minister, A Mistress, and a MurderAs William Shakespeare wrote in The Merchant of Venice, “Even the Devil can cite Scripture for his purpose. Pastor Baker lived a double life. His wife Kari didn’t see it until it was much too late. Welcome to another episode of The Unlovely Truth. I’m your host, private investigator Lori Morrison. Join me for another captivating true crime story, where physical, spiritual, and emotional safety takeaways are waiting for us. If you are listening, I believe you have a unique calling—to become a different kind of PI, not a typical private investigator, but a person of...2023-10-1729 min

The Unlovely TruthKillers of The Flower Moon and a Choctaw StorytellerJust as J. Edgar Hoover was starting his controversial career with the FBI, several wealthy Osage Indians were found murdered under suspicious circumstances. Vast oil reserves had been found beneath their land, and outsiders quickly tried to take advantage of the Osage’s newfound prosperity. Their most common scheme involved marriage and murder. Welcome to another episode of The Unlovely Truth. I’m your host, private investigator Lori Morrison. Join me for another captivating true crime story, where physical, spiritual, and emotional safety takeaways are waiting for us. If you are listening, I believe you have...2023-10-1033 min

The Unlovely TruthDomestic Violence Homicide: Are Men and Women Treated the Same?Would you be shocked if I told you that 1 in 3 women and 1 in 4 men have been slapped, shoved, pushed, or worse by an intimate partner? Or that in the U.S., over 50% of all homicides are domestic violence related? That’s why when a woman is murdered, police naturally look at her husband or boyfriend. But when a man is killed, do they always look at the woman in his life? Welcome to another episode of The Unlovely Truth. I’m your host, private investigator Lori Morrison. Join me for another captivating true crime story, where physical, spir...2023-10-0315 min

The Unlovely TruthThe Real Life Clarice Starling: Jana Monroe, Retired FBI AgentLet’s explore the inside of the FBI from a female perspective. Jana Monore, the first female to earn a spot in the prestigious Behavioral Science Unit, is our guest today. She’s written an amazing book filled with stories about talking to serial killers, working undercover, and not letting her male colleagues see her fear of spiders! She’s so down to earth and I can’t wait for you to hear from her. But first, I’m going to tell you a little bit about her book. Welcome to another episode of The Unlovely Truth. I’m your ho...2023-09-2631 min

The Unlovely TruthExposing the Truth about My Minister FatherDo you think you could turn your own father in to the police? What if I told you that you found out that he had abused children? Could you then? Would it make a difference if one of those children was your own sister, and others were children at the church where your father was the preacher? That’s the dilemma today’s guest faced And it changed the course of his life. Welcome to another episode of The Unlovely Truth. I’m your host, private investigator Lori Morrison. Join me for another captivating true crime story, where...2023-09-1936 min

The Unlovely TruthHope in the Shadows: A Story of Surviving Child Abuse, Part 2How much courage does it take to leave behind everything you’ve ever known? Last week we started with the story of Abby Alvarado as an abused nine year old child who was taken from her home by authorities. They unknowingly placed her somewhere that was even worse. Welcome to another episode of The Unlovely Truth. I’m your host, private investigator Lori Morrison. Join me for another captivating true crime story, where physical, spiritual, and emotional safety takeaways are waiting for us. If you are listening, I believe you have a unique calling—to become a...2023-09-1225 min

The Unlovely TruthHope in the Shadows: A Story of Surviving Child AbuseI’m going to tell you a story about a very scared nine year old girl. Her home life isn’t great, but it’s all she knows. As Jamie wrote in her note from the author, Abby “...never questioned the empty cupboards or the constant hunger. She didn’t know it wasn’t normal to not have toys or clothes. She didn’t know that smoke billowing in a living room full of strangers, beer cans, and white lines of powder on tables was not the norm.” Child Protective Services removed Abby and her siblings from their home, but eventually p...2023-09-0526 min

The Unlovely TruthThe Texas Killing FieldsIf you don’t believe that evil exists, you may change your mind after today’s episode. For over thirty years, women and girls disappeared from the small towns that dot I-45 between Houston and Galveston, Texas. At least 30, and probably more. Since the early 70’s, someone - maybe more than one someone - has been snatching unsuspecting young women and killing them. What did they have in common? They met evil face to face. Welcome to another episode of The Unlovely Truth. I’m your host, private investigator Lori Morrison. Join me for another captivatin...2023-08-2919 min

The Unlovely TruthDiving Into the Effects of Trauma on Victims, Secondary Victims, and CommunitiesVicki Durian and Nancy Santomero were shot to death on June 25, 1980 in Pocahontas County, West Virginia. They had been hitchhiking their way to the Rainbow Gathering, a temporary community in the woods that aims to bring together everyone from hipsters and hippies to show that we can all live in peace if we reform our society. That the women would meet such a violent end on their way to such a hopeful spot makes their story all the more tragic. But they weren’t they only victims in this sad story Welcome to another episode of...2023-08-2231 min

The Unlovely TruthSpiritual Abuse Red FlagsYou’d know it if you were being abused, wouldn’t you? I’m not talking about physical or even verbal abuse. I want to tell you a story that gives us amazing insights into recognizing spiritual abuse when we see it. Welcome to another episode of The Unlovely Truth. I’m your host, private investigator Lori Morrison. Join me for another captivating true crime story, where physical, spiritual, and emotional safety takeaways are waiting for us. If you are listening, I believe you have a unique calling—to become a different kind of PI, not a typical pri...2023-08-1534 min

The Unlovely TruthIs There a Serial Killer Gene?Have you ever been told that you're musically gifted because your family's just like that. It's a genetic thing. Kind of like my high cholesterol. Thanks, family. Well, what if there was a serial killer gene? Welcome to another episode of The Unlovely Truth. I’m your host, private investigator Lori Morrison. Join me for another captivating true crime story, where physical, spiritual, and emotional safety takeaways are waiting for us. If you are listening, I believe you have a unique calling—to become a different kind of PI, not a typical private investigator, but a per...2023-08-0832 min

The Unlovely TruthToo Young to Kill: Helping Teenagers Headed for TroubleTwenty years is a long time to keep a secret. Especially when dozens of people know what it is. So let me ask you a question about this particular secret: should we ever say a murder victim had it coming? Welcome to another episode of The Unlovely Truth. I’m your host, private investigator Lori Morrison. Join me for another captivating true crime story, where physical, spiritual, and emotional safety takeaways are waiting for us. If you are listening, I believe you have a unique calling—to become a different kind of PI, not a typic...2023-08-0134 min

The Unlovely TruthThe New Year Murder of Staff Sgt. Jessica Ann MitchellThe family soldier in the U.S. army needs our help and you don’t even have to leave your house to do it. Even tough, highly trained members of our armed forces can be at risk in this broken world. But somebody knows what happened, and I’m calling on you to help me spread the word so justice can be done. Welcome to another episode of The Unlovely Truth. I’m your host, private investigator Lori Morrison. Join me for another captivating true crime story, where physical, spiritual, and emotional safety takeaways are waiting for us. If...2023-07-0418 min

The Unlovely TruthRed Flags in Relationships Part 3: The Murder of Michelle Young, Trial #2At Jason Young’s 2nd trial for the murder of his wife Michelle, everyone’s cards were on the table. He’d been held responsible for Michelle’s death at a civil trial and the jury was hung at his 1st criminal trial. The information was all out there now. Would the prosecution do a better job with it this time? Welcome to another episode of The Unlovely Truth. I’m your host, private investigator Lori Morrison. Join me for another captivating true crime story, where physical, spiritual, and emotional safety takeaways are waiting for us. If you are li...2023-06-2730 min

The Unlovely TruthRed Flags in Relationships Part 2: The Murder of Michelle Young, Trial #1After Jason Young was indicted for the murder of his pregnant wife Michelle, it was time to let a jury decide what had really happened in the early morning hours of November 3rd, 2006. He’d already been held responsible for Michelle’s death in a civil case and had even given up custody of his 2 year old daughter Cassidy to avoid answering questions about Michelle’s death under oath. Would he choose to testify in his own defense in a criminal trial? Welcome to another episode of The Unlovely Truth. I’m your host, private investigator Lori Morrison...2023-06-2027 min

The Unlovely TruthRed Flags in Relationships Part 1: The Murder of Michelle YoungWhat would you think if your significant other asked to have a relationship with another person “on the side”? I think most of us would see that as a huge red flag, but Michelle Young didn’t. Maybe she was so used to her husband’s immaturity and callous disregard for her feelings that it seemed like business as usual. If only she’d taken another look and seen the man she married for who he really was, maybe she could have escaped what he planned for her. Welcome to another episode of The Unlovely Truth. I’m your host...2023-06-1330 min

The Unlovely TruthSeason 4, Episode 23: Rescued for a Reason UpdateToday's episode is crazy special. We get to be updated on an amazing story from last season. Larry and Connie Van Oosten were looking forward to a quiet retirement in the small, peaceful town of Erie, Illinois. They’d worked hard and planned well. Little did they know that a man had spent over a year and a half working hard on a plan to kidnap and terrorize them to get to their hard-earned retirement savings. They had an unshakable faith in God that helped them survive the ordeal, but would it be enough to help them stay strong on...2023-06-0630 min

The Unlovely TruthSeason 4, Episode 21: Playing Doctor - A Offender Hiding In Plain SightImagine a man who sees himself as so incredibly righteous that even the small town Baptist church that he founded might be a bit too liberal for him. That was Dr. John Huntington Story of Lovell, Wyoming. The town had a population of just under 2500 people and one traffic light. It also had a monster who molested hundreds of women and girls as young as three years old. More than 20 years after the monster was finally caged, the town is still divided on who the real monster was. This is Season 4, Episode 21. Our book this week is “Do...2023-05-2329 min

The Unlovely TruthSeason 4, Episode 19: Drug Money - When Legal Drugs Have Deadly ConsequencesFor two years, twin brothers Chris and Jeff George along with their friend Derik Nolan, ran the largest pain clinic in the United States. They didn’t really care about alleviating people’s pain. They cared about the profits selling opioids could make. Florida’s laws didn’t address the fact that none of the men had any medical training to help addicts. They had no training in counseling to help addicts. They were in it because the money was big. Unfortunately, the addictions the drugs fueled were even bigger. This week’s guest, Christina Dent, founded End It For...2023-05-0932 min

The Unlovely TruthSeason 4, Episode 18: Is True Crime “Entertainment” Ethical?Are the top true crime podcasts necessarily the most ethical? I read an interesting survey the other day that said that the top two reasons that people listen to podcasts are for entertainment and education. The bottom reason, kind of sadly I think, is for encouragement and inspiration. I will try to give you all of those things on my podcast! That survey made me rethink about looking at true crime podcasts as entertainment and how that made me feel. Was hosting a true crime podcast a good idea, and if it was - how do podcasters ethically share...2023-05-0218 min

The Unlovely TruthSeason 4, Episode 17: Teen Violence: Facing Our Fears to Make an ImpactAre you ready to learn how to turn fear into fuel if you find yourself in a sketchy situation? This topic can positively impact every single person on the planet - I truly believe that. My guest is Tony Blauer. Coach Blauer has been in the martial art, self-defense, defensive tactics, and combatives industry for over four decades. He founded Blauer Tactical Systems (BTS) in 1985 and it has grown into one of the world's leading consulting companies specializing in the research and development of performance psychology, personal safety, and close-quarter tactics & scenario-based training for law...2023-04-2536 min

The Unlovely TruthSeason 4, Episode 15: Therapist or Sexual Predator? How Do We Learn Who We Can Trust?We tend to trust people who are in positions of power, or who hold down jobs that are service oriented like a doctor, a pastor, or a therapist. Amy Nordhues trusted her therapist. Everyone in her community loved him. Her friend raved about him. He was an elder at the church she was attending. Amy didn’t know it, but he was also very, very dangerous. Our book this week is Preyed Upon: Breaking Free from Therapist Abuse and our guest is its author, Amy Nordhues. Amy is an author and speaker who hopes to use her ex...2023-04-1132 min

The Unlovely TruthSeason 4, Episode 14: What is a Clear Alert? A Look at Different Alerts and What They MeanWe’ve all been startled by the noise on our phones when an Amber alert is issued near where we are. You’ve probably also heard of Silver alerts, but what about Blue Alerts, Camo Alerts, Clear Alerts or even Feather Alerts? Me neither, so let’s investigate what they all mean. Sharing alerts is an easy way to be a Person of Impact. Even if you don’t personally have a connection to any alerts that you see, you might have someone in your circle who does. Social media can have positive effects on our society when we...2023-04-0423 min

The Unlovely TruthSeason 4, Episode 13: Leaving the FLDS, Part 3: Judgment DayCult Leader Warren Jeffs was on the run. Stories of abuse from former members of the FLDS were coming to light, including some which could bring criminal charges. In 2006, Warren made the FBI’s Most Wanted List. Even in hiding, Warren was continuing to collect young wives. One of his latest was only 12 years old. We are wrapping up our deep dive into The Witness Wore Red by Rebecca Musser. She’s an author, activist, mom, and was the 19th wife of Rulon Jeffs, Warren Jeffs’ father. We found some great takeaways from Rebecca’s story over the last...2023-03-2819 min

The Unlovely TruthSeason 4, Episode 11: Leaving the FLDS, Part 1: How Do You Spot False Teachings?If you had been told all through your childhood that people outside your faith are plotting to hurt you, you might feel safer sticking close to people who believe just like you do, even if you knew that at least some of what you are being taught is wrong. Would you have the courage to leave it all behind, have your family and friends disown you, and become, in the words of men like Warren Jeffs, an apostate? Our book this week is The Witness Wore Red, by Rebecca Musser. She’s an author, activist, mo...2023-03-1415 min

The Unlovely TruthSeason 4, Episode 10: Cult Guru or Serial Killer: Who Murdered Patricia Hicks?For many years, a set of remains found in Yosemite National Park were known as Summit Meadow Jane Doe. Just over a year ago, genetic genealogy revealed that the remains belonged to a woman named Patricia Hicks. Just 27 years old when the last credible sighting of her is recorded, Patricia had moved to Merced, California, after her marriage ended. Like a lot of us, she wanted a fresh start - but that wasn’t what she got. Let’s take a look at Matthew chapter 7, verses 15-20 from Jesus’ famous Sermon on the Mount. Just like he always...2023-03-0712 min

The Unlovely TruthSeason 4, Episode 9: Like Ripples in Water: The Effects of Incarceration on FamiliesWhen a loved one is in prison, you’re serving a sentence of your own. The experience can break you, or shape you. Learn how today’s guest was able to overcome a system seemingly designed to tear families apart and have it ultimately bring hers closer together. Our book this week is My Incarcerated Life, and our guest is the book’s author, Qiana Riley-Jones. Qiana is a wife, mother, military veteran, nurse, and businesswoman. Remember the story from the second chapter of Mark where Jesus called Matthew to be one of the Twelve? Matthe...2023-02-2831 min

The Unlovely TruthSeason 4, Episode 8: Domestic Violence Statistics Don’t Lie: Meet the Man Trying to Change ThemIf you Google the words “Domestic Violence Statistics”, you’ll find some very sobering information. Did you know that according to the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV), 1 in 4 women and 1 in 7 men have been victims of severe physical violence (and they give the examples of being beaten, burned, or strangled) by an intimate partner in their lifetime? I worked for a short time in a domestic violence court as a victim’s advocate, and I can tell you that the stat I just quoted is NOT an exaggeration. We’re going to talk about a case that shows...2023-02-2132 min

The Unlovely TruthSeason 4, Episode 7: How Coroners Use DNA to Make Bones TalkIt’s hard enough for me to imagine having a missing loved one. Can you? Then picture finding out that a serial killer has been operating where and when your loved one went missing. That’s the scenario we have for this week’s case. Authorities may never know exactly how many victims this killer had, but a new coroner investigating the case is determined to identify as many of the known remains as he can. Our book this week is “The Double Life of a Serial Murderer” and our guest is Hamilton County, Indiana Coroner Jeff Jellison...2023-02-1431 min

The Unlovely TruthSeason 4, Episode 6: Murdered and Missing on Long IslandWe’ve all heard about the Long Island Serial Killer, but there are so many more true crime stories there. Did you know that Long Island is the home of roughly 40% of the entire population of New York State? With that many people living there, it’s no wonder that it has a lot more unsolved murders and missing persons cases than we know. We’re going to talk about one unsolved murder and one missing persons case from Long Island today and hopefully someone who hears this has some information and will come forward to share it wit...2023-02-0716 min

The Unlovely TruthSeason 4, Episode 5: The Boy in the Box: America’s Unknown Child is Unknown No LongerDigging into a family search is no longer just for families tracing their own ancestry. It’s now a crime fighting tool, used by experts in the fast-growing field of forensic genealogy. I’m really going to be geeking out today because this stuff fascinates me. I’ve done quite a bit of research into my own family tree, and to see these techniques used to help solve crime is nothing short of amazing. Our book this week is “The Boy in the Box: The Unsolved Case of America’s Unknown Child” by David Stout and our guest is for...2023-01-3132 min

The Unlovely TruthSeason 4, Episode 4: Surviving: Doing Whatever You Need to DoI didn’t know that it takes about four pounds of pressure to pull the trigger on a 9 mm handgun, did you? I read that that’s like the pressure in a firm handshake. That’s not all that much, especially when someone is holding a 9 mm handgun to your head. If you found yourself in that situation, what would you do to survive? Our book this week is “Four Pounds of Pressure: A Memoir of Rape, Survival, and Taking Back My Power” by Danielle Louise Leukam. Danielle is an author, speaker, and advocate for women who have exper...2023-01-2431 min

The Unlovely TruthSeason 4, Episode 3: Third Time’s the Charm - Too Bad He Was Number FourMurder by poisoning has been a popular method of getting rid of someone for centuries. As life insurance policies became more commonplace, arsenic was given the nickname “the inheritance powder”. And who else would have easier access to other, more exotic poisons than people in the medical field. Like a nurse. Our case this week comes from the book An Almost Perfect Murder, by Gary C. King. Let’s investigate why it was only almost perfect. We’ll also investigate some of what David had to say in Psalm 35:4-6: May those who seek my...2023-01-1721 min

The Unlovely TruthSeason 4, Episode 2: Beyond Evil: Russell Smrekar and the Logan County MurdersMost people in Lincoln, Illinois, didn’t lock their doors in the 1970’s. They weren’t worried about murderers roaming around. Mike Hartnett and his wife arrived in town to work at Lincoln College, a private junior college. Both were ready to counsel Lincoln’s students and they wondered how much trouble there could possibly be in this peaceful looking small town in 1972. If they’d only known, who knows if they would have gone there at all. Our book this week is “And I Cried, Too “, by Mike Hartnett. This episode’s guest is our chaplain here at The Unlo...2023-01-1035 min

The Unlovely TruthSeason 4, Episode 1: Deliver Us From Evil: Purging Guilt from Unsolved MurdersJim Duckett was a lot of things to a lot of people - father, son, brother, uncle, friend, horse lover, good listener, veteran and more. That’s why it’s so hard to understand how he came to be tied to a chair in his bathroom, bloodied and tortured to death on Nov. 10, 2008, in Shelbyville, KY. Well, it’s hard to understand for most of us. But somebody out there knows exactly what happened. It’s been 14 years. It’s time to come forward. Let’s tackle another story from the world of true crime and see what spiritu...2023-01-0316 min

The Unlovely TruthSeason 3, Episode 52: The Wages of Sin is Death: Vigilante ”Justice” in a Small Texas TownCapital punishment is a hotly debated topic among Christians, and rightly so. Both the old and new testaments talk about it being within the government’s rights. But let me know if you are aware of any verses that condone private citizens executing a man when the government isn’t doing it fast enough for them. This week we are wrapping up the case of The Santa Claus Bank Robbery, an amazing book by the late journalist and author A.C. Greene. One robber died from injuries he suffered during the robbery, one was sentenced to 9...2022-12-2718 min

The Unlovely TruthSeason 3, Episode 51: Repeat Offenders: If Only They Were Still InmatesEarly release programs for convicted felons are controversial, and always have been. It’s a delicate balance to try to alleviate prison overcrowding yet keep the public safe. Marshall Ratliff, Henry Helms, and Robert Hill had all served time in Texas’ Huntsville Prison. If they hadn’t all been given what the public felt were light sentences with early release, would those who died during the Santa Claus Bank Robbery have lived full lives? We are in our third week of investigating A.C. Greene’s book “The Santa Claus Bank Robbery.” If you missed the first two episodes...2022-12-2016 min

The Unlovely TruthSeason 2, Episode 30: Blending In: "The Demon Next Door" by Bryan BurroughThis is Season 2, Episode 30, and our book for this week is an Audible exclusive: “The Demon Next Door'' by Bryan Burrough. After reading it, I’m right there with the author wondering why any of this happened, and whether any of it could have been prevented. My guest today is our own Unlovely Truth Tribe chaplain, Lori Prather. We’re going to get her take on bad people blending in at church and ways to reach out to people that a lot of churches choose to ignore. In 2005, the FBI held a symposium in San Antonio...2021-07-2733 min

The Unlovely TruthSeason 2, Episode 23: Serial Revenge: "Pathological" by Henry J. Cordes and Todd CooperOur book this week is “Pathological” by Henry J. Cordes and Todd Cooper, and my guest is Katherine Mayer, founder of Mayer Consulting in Austin Texas, where she and her colleagues offer civil and criminal defense investigations as well as Death Penalty Mitigation and Sentencing Advocacy. We had a fascinating talk about the death penalty and more that you won’t want to miss. I hope you’ll share your thoughts with me on social media, or email me at lori@theunlovelytruth.com so we can have a discussion! Check out these grea...2021-06-0833 min

The Unlovely TruthSeason 2, Episode 12: Obsession and Manipulation in the Deep South: Everything She Ever Wanted by Ann RuleMary Linda Patricia Vann, known to most as Pat, had big dreams. She was obsessed with the idea of having a man who would sweep her off her feet and set her up in a modern-day version of Gone With The Wind. Someone who would give her everything she ever wanted. Ann Rule’s book with that title is the tale of the lengths Pat would go to in order to make her dreams come true. She went much further than most people you and I know would – we hope! This week’s guest is Pastor...2021-03-2337 min

The Unlovely TruthSeason 2, Episode 5: There Should've Been a Book: Was Theodore Oswald Raised to be a Killer?Can a person be destined to do evil things because of their upbringing? Or are we solely responsible for our own actions? Theodore Oswald’s mother says that her husband raised their son to be a madman. Police said that Ted’s diaries prove that he would have committed these crimes with or without his father’s influence. Listen to today’s episode and share with me on social media what YOU think.Email me at lori@theunlovleytruth.com, or send me a message on social media. Look for @theunlovelytruthpodcast on Instagram, or The Unlovely Truth on Facebook...2021-02-0210 min

The Unlovely TruthEpisode 3: The Lost GirlsCan you imagine police laughing as your distraught loved ones tried to file a missing person’s report on you? It happened to Shannan Gilbert’s “boyfriend” and was the beginning of months of disinterest on the part of police. That all changed when the first body was found. Private Investigator Mark Gillespie joins Lori in the discussion and shares his passion for helping victims of human trafficking. Please share these resources with anyone who may be impacted by human trafficking:gillespieinvestigations.comNational Human Trafficking Hotline: 1 (888) 373-7888missingkid...2020-01-2100 min

The Unlovely TruthEpisode 2: A Twisted FaithGiving someone your trust should be based on their character, not their title. Listen to how a small church in the Pacific Northwest was destroyed by a man with the right title, but the wrong character.Special Guest Josh Brooker, pastor of the Cannon County campus of Experience Community Church in Woodbury Tennessee, joins Lori to help learn how to see potential warning signs in church leaders, and gives guidance for those who have been victimized. For anyone dealing with sexual abuse, please reach out to get help and hope. National Sexu...2020-01-1400 min

The Unlovely TruthEpisode 1: Just MercyLori describes the wrongful conviction of Walter MacMillian from “Just Mercy – A Story of Justice and Redemption” by Bryan Stevenson. Was this simply a mistake, or something worse?Special guest Tina Soloman of Holding Out Hope joins Lori to discuss how her work with female inmates has tried, and also strengthened, her faith.Join the Unlovely Truth Group on FaceBook to join the discussion! Learn more about the incredible work of Bryan Stevenson and Tina Soloman at these sites:eji.org – the Equal Justice Initiative founded by Bryan Stevensonholdi...2020-01-0700 min

The Unlovely TruthThe Unlovely Truth: IntroductionThe Unlovely Truth is a podcast about the intersection of faith and true crime. Join Lori Morrison, a Christian private investigator, as she seeks to reconcile evil actions with Christian belief. The first episode on January 7th will explore the book "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson. Be sure to join us!2019-12-1000 min