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Military MurderSOUTH CAROLINA // Gene and Billie Rogers // The Case Against Gene “Alex” ScottGene “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.
Margot walks you through this gruesome crime that required the power of various investigative agencies.
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Military MurderHeadlines // Mischa Johnson (Dewayne Johnson), Jesse Arguinzoni (Christopher Olsen), Jacqueline Davidson (Graeme Davidson), Jacob Ashton (Riley Birbilas), Christine Gallegos (Ricky Lee Stallworth), Ester Gitau (John Mwangi)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 husband, Navy Lt Commander Christopher Olsen has been charged in her murder).
-Jacqueline Davidson died while kayaking with...2025-06-2331 min
Military Murder(Updated Timeline) FORT HOOD // Greville Clarke // The Barracks PredatorAfter 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:
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Military MurderTravis AFB: The Hunt for Saner WonggounIn 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 uniform, and a stunned military community.
In this episode, Margot digs deep into the shocking murder, the decade-long fugitive saga, and the military trial that e...2025-06-0957 min
Military MurderA LIFE FOR A LIFE // The Case of Rebecca Wright & Faride FashandiIn 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 case to the U.S. to pursue, he decided to take the law into his own hands.
9 months later, he attacked SSgt Wright with a k...2025-05-2632 min
Military MurderFORT HOOD/CAVAZOS: The Barracks PredatorIn 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 capture for over a year.
This is the chilling true story of how one of the Army’s own turned into a serial predator—inside a place that should’ve been safe.
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Military MurderTEXAS: Who killed Jennifer Servo?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 unsolved — and questions still linger.
Who killed Jennifer Servo? And why hasn’t justice been served?
Today, we dig into...2025-04-2846 min
Military MurderFort Knox: MSG Ashley Henning (KY v. Jordan Henning)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 the state of Kentucky and he would have his day in court in March 2025, where he would testify in his defense that he was a battered husband who suffered at the hands o...2025-04-1453 min
Military MurderHeadlines // Clint Bonnell (Shana Cloud), Mary Gingles (Nathan Gingles), Anita Knutson (Nichole Rice)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 kidnapping his own daughter.
Anita Knutson was murdered in 2007 in her off base apartment. In 2022, her former roommate, Nichole Rice was arrested a...2025-03-3133 minMilitary MurderCrossbow Killings: The Hunt Family Tragedy (R v. Kyle Clifford)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 British Army serviceman.Join Margot, as she discusses Clifford's premeditation, his twisted mindset, and the subsequent trial, where he was thankfully sentenced to a whole life o...2025-03-1744 minMilitary MurderVIRGINIA: Mamta Bhatt (VA v. Naresh Bhatt)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 lead to murder charges. The missing persons case remains unsolved with a looming trial date for Naresh set in September 2025. Join Margot as she takes you through the information that...2025-03-1054 minMilitary MurderTwentynine Palms: Rosie Ortega & Amanda Scott (CA v. Valentine Underwood)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 opportunities, and a long-cold mystery finally solved—one you’ve likely never heard before.------Visit https://linktr.ee/militarymurderpodcast to shop Margot’s Favorite Things!——-Than...2025-03-0356 minMilitary MurderTikTok Influencer to Convicted Killer: The Ali Abulaban CaseAli 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 Ana Abulaban and Rayburn Barron.What drove this once-promising entertainer to commit such a horrific crime?Join Margot, as she breaks down the tragic events, the trial, and the final ver...2025-02-1758 minMilitary MurderENCORE: AZ v. Melody Johnson [Case Update]Join Margot as she brings you an encore of the wild 2023 breaking news story of a military spouse who attempted to kill her husband. Hear how the case concluded. Mama Margot will be back with a brand new episode on January 6th, 2025!Happy Holidays!——-Ways to support your favorite podcast:
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——Military Murder is a military true crime podcast that focuses on murders committed by military...2024-12-1619 minMilitary MurderOTIS ANG: Jack TeixeiraWhen Massachusetts Air National Guardsman Jack Teixeira was very publicly arrested on April 13, 2023, the world just knew that he had been charged for violating the Espionage Act. When Margot dug into the publicly available court filings, she learned that not only had this young man ALLEGEDLY been posting full blown pages upon pages of TS documents to Discord…but he had actually been counseled for “deep diving” into documents and topics which he did not have a need to know. Join Margot as she tells you the current status of this still active case against Jack Teix...2023-06-1942 minMilitary MurderLISTENER TALES WANTEDEver experience anything (scary, morbid, spooky, funny) you thought would make for a good story for the True Crime Army?Margot is now accepting listener stories to be shared on a new segment of Military Murder - titled "Tales from the Trenches."You can remain anonymous, you can change the names of the people in the stories - the point is to tell the story...You submit the story as you want it read - and Margot will read it as is.2022-07-3104 minMilitary MurderI SURVIVED: Megan HiattIn 2014, 19-year old, Megan Hiatt created an online dating profile. She met a Navy man by the name of Gaiwain “Rush” Wilson. They were smitten and within 2 months, their whirlwind romance resulted in the pair moving in together and a month later, they were pregnant with twin girls. They were over the moon, but soon, Rush would show his true colors – easily agitated, extremely apologetic, and hypercritical of everything Megan did. But Megan, the product of a broken home, wanted to make things work for the baby girls she was carrying. Megan didn’t believe she was the victim of...2021-10-182h 11Military MurderSERIAL KILLER: Danny Rolling [Part 2]By November 1990, a call to crime stoppers changed the course of the investigation into the Gainesville Ripper. Could a November 1989 triple murder, hundreds of miles away, help crack the University of Florida murders? Was Ed Humphey really responsible for the murders or did this Danny Rolling character have something to do with 8 murders? Dig in with Margot as she brings you the conclusion to this 2-part serial killer mini-series on “The Gainesville Ripper.” ----Thanks to Today’s Sponsors:Better Help! Get 10% off your first month of counseling by visiting Betterhelp.com/militar...2021-07-0559 minMilitary MurderSERIAL KILLER: Danny Rolling [Part 1]In August 1990, the University of Florida experienced one of the most frightening starts to the school year. College students in the area were being picked off in their homes by a stranger in the night. These murders caused students to call their parents and ask to be picked up from college.Dig in with Margot as she brings you this 2-part serial killer mini-series which discusses a killer dubbed “The Gainesville Ripper.” If you want access to the entire series right now – join the Fan Club today! ----Thanks to Today’s Sponsors:Better H...2021-06-2845 minMilitary MurderSERIAL KILLER: Randy Kraft [Part 3]Randy Kraft finally goes to court – but was he charged with the murder of all of the men he killed? Dig in with Margot as she brings you the conclusion of this 3-part serial killer mini-series. ----Thanks to Today’s Sponsors:Canva Pro! Get a 45-day FREE trial of Canva Pro by going to Canva.me/militarymama.Better Help! Get 10% off your first month of counseling by visiting Betterhelp.com/militarymama. Best Fiends! Download “Best Fiends” on the Apple App Store or Google Play! Heartbeat Hot S...2021-06-2148 minMilitary MurderSERIAL KILLER: Randy Kraft [Part 2]Randy Kraft frequented the local gay bar scene in California. After several men in the area disappeared and were discovered murdered – bar owners were warning their clients to be careful. But Randy didn’t need to heed that warning – because he was the one causing all the havoc.But, unbeknownst to Randy – he wasn’t the only serial killer hitting up the area – there were at least 2 other serial killers out there stalking men as prey. Which serial killer would get caught first? And would one serial killer take the hit for someone else’s kills?Dig in with Marg...2021-06-1449 minMilitary MurderSERIAL KILLER: Randy Kraft [Part 1]Randy Kraft was a law abiding/hard working citizen. Everyone thought he was a stellar employee and in fact he was an Air Force veteran, only kicked out of the military due to homosexuality. But, Randy’s true self would one day be exposed and when the things he did in the still of the night came to light – the world would be mortified. Dig in with Margot as she brings you this 3-part serial killer mini-series. If you want access to the entire series right now – join the Fan Club today! ----Thanks to To...2021-06-0744 minMilitary MurderFORT BRAGG: Enrique Roman-Martinez (1-Year Update)It has been a year since Enrique Roman-Martinez, a Fort-Bragg soldier, went missing. Days later his partial remains were discovered. An autopsy ruled his death a homicide, but for the last year, his family has waited with baited breath to learn if there are any suspects. During this hour-long episode – Margot chats with Enrique’s older sister, Griselda Martinez and the family attorney, Dustin Collier. Listen in to learn how the family was informed their son was missing, how they were informed their son was murdered, and ultimately how the family has been strung along for a y...2021-05-301h 22Military MurderSERIAL KILLER: Ronald GrayRonald Gray is 1 of 4 men currently spending the rest of his life awaiting death on military’s death row – a small housing unit located at the United States Disciplinary Barracks (USDB) in Fort Leavenworth. Dig in with Margot as she discusses what landed Ronald Gray on the chopping block. ----Thanks to Today’s Sponsors:Better Help! Get 10% off your first month of counseling by visiting Betterhelp.com/militarymama. June’s Journey! Download “June’s Journey” on the Apple App Store or Google Play! Best Fiends! Download "Best Fiends" on the...2021-05-2436 minMilitary MurderSPREE KILLER: Christopher Dorner [Part 2]After the double murder of Monica Quan and her fiancé, Keith Lawrence, LAPD realizes a man by the name of Christopher Dorner has taken to Facebook to leave an 11,000-page manifesto with a hitlist of over 50 people (all connected to the LAPD). Two people on that hitlist have already been murdered. Can one man hold the entire city of Los Angeles hostage as he seeks vengeance for perceived wrongs? Dig in with Margot as she brings you the conclusion of the story of Christopher Dorner – a spree killer who would stop at nothing to get his point across...2021-05-1750 minMilitary MurderSPREE KILLER: Christopher Dorner [Part 1]What happens when a man feels scorned by the system he took an oath to serve, protect, and defend? In this case…the man decided to take matters into his own hands and he took Los Angeles under siege. Dig in with Margot as she tells you all about the life of Christopher Dorner – a Navy Veteran and a former LA police department cop. This case was chosen in honor of it being National Police Week.----Thanks to Today’s Sponsors:Canva Pro! Get a 45-day FREE trial of Canva P...2021-05-1046 minMilitary MurderSERIAL KILLER: Judy BuenoanoJudy Buenoano seemed like the perfect military spouse – taking care of her 3 children until her husband returned from war after fighting in Vietnam. But soon, there would be one, two, three people dead in her life. All the while, Judy padded her pockets with insurance payouts. And it wasn’t until this black widow met a man that seemed to have nine lives, when a smart detective discovered that Judy was the culprit all along. Dig in with Margot as she talks about a lesser known female serial killer – Judy Buenoano - a military spouse, a military mom, and a...2021-05-0337 minMilitary MurderFOB DANGER: Special Guest Barbara AllenThis is the bonus episode to Ep71. In Ep71, Margot brought you the story of CPT Esposito and 1LT Allen’s tragic murders. She walked you through the evidence presented at trial and the ultimate verdict of the capital murder trial of a Staff Sergeant alleged to have committed the double murder. Today, Margot has an open conversation with LT Allen’s widow. She has fought through some of the darkest moments in life, she sat through two capital murder courts-martial, she got a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice, all so she could be well informed about the process.2021-04-261h 10Military MurderFOB DANGER: Phillip Esposito & Louis AllenFor the first time in decades, in 2004-2005, the first group of National Guardsmen deployed to a combat zone. CPT Phillip Esposito and 1LT Louis Allen were among those guardsmen. They were stationed at Forward Operating Base (FOB) Danger. The FOB’s name would be an omen for what was to come, when on June 7, 2005, Esposito and Allen were killed by a bomb that was placed by their window. Who placed the explosive in the window? Was it an enemy attack or the work of an unconventional enemy? Dig in with Margot as she tells you this terrifying t...2021-04-2550 minMilitary Murder#I.AM.VANESSAGUILLEN with Col (Ret) Don ChristensenOn April 22, 2020, Vanessa Guillen walked into a Fort Hood arms room for a quick assignment. She was soon called away, leaving behind her keys, her ID card, and her wallet. She was never seen alive again. Dig in with Margot as she recaps the year since Vanessa’s story became National News. Margot, together with USAF Retired Col Don Christensen, President of Protect Our Defenders, discuss how cases like Vanessa’s should be handled, lessons learned from her case, and dig into the #IAMVANESSAGUILLEN bill. Catch up with Margot’s prior coverage of Vanessa’s case – by chec...2021-04-191h 12Military MurderSEYMOUR-JOHNSON: Matthew TheurerOn March 10, 2013, Senior Airman Matthew Theurer’s leadership found his home in disarray…and obviously missing from the home was Baby Matthew. What did SrA Theurer do with his son?Dig in with Margot as she tells you all about the Theurer family drama at Seymour-Johnson AFB, NC. April is Month of the Military Child. Let’s take a moment to acknowledge our military children for all that they must endure to support our country. ----Thanks to Today’s Sponsors:Canva Pro! Get a 45-day FREE trial of Canva Pro by goin...2021-04-1228 minMilitary MurderSEYMOUR-JOHNSON: Tricia ToddOn April 26, 2016, Single Mom Tricia Todd left her Hobe Sound, Florida home and she was never seen alive again… Tricia was a free spirit – some thought she may have left on a trip alone. But this was suspicious because she failed to pick up her 2-year old daughter and failed to make any plans for her care. Then, after Tricia practically vanished – various suspects began to appear. Who was responsible for her disappearance? Was it her ex-husband? Was it a musician/ventriloquist Tricia had recently become obsessed with? Was it her ex-husband’s new girlfriend? Or was it the preacher she of...2021-04-0538 minMilitary MurderFORT BRAGG: Lisa BryantSome men just cannot take “NO” for an answer. In 1993, 2Lt Lisa Bryant, a Princeton University Army ROTC graduate, declined to dance with Sergeant First Class Ervin Graves. He was needy and asked her 3xs, but she declined. Her denials weren’t taken well and later she would find out the price of saying “No.”Dig in with Margot as she tells you this tragic tale of murder in the military ranks. ----Sponsor:Canva Pro! Start designing presentations, social media posts, school invitations, and much more that look and feel like it was cre...2021-03-2939 minMilitary MurderUNSOVLED: David CoxA Few Good Men was inspired by real life events, but the real Hollywood story came many years after…David Cox was one of the Marine hazers in the real-life story of A Few Good Men. But the actual story behind the movie was significantly different – for example, the hazed Marine did not die – he actually went on to make a full recovery, after a death scare.Well – one of the Marines who demanded a trial by Court-Martial was David Cox and this is his story. After leaving the Marines with an Honorable discharge, David’s life was t...2021-03-1535 minMilitary MurderMALI: Green Beret Logan MelgarOn June 4, 2017, Green Beret Staff Sergeant Logan Melgar was deployed in Mali, when he was startled by intruders in his safe house…But these were not intruders at all – it was 4 of his comrades (Navy Seals Tony Dedolph, Adam Matthews, Marine Raiders Mario Madera-Rodriguez and Kevin Maxwell Jr). What happened next is something out of a movie similar to “A Few Good Men.” Except this was not Hollywood – this was real life. Dig in with Margot as she tells you all about this “hot off the press” case – a case that has taken over 3 years to bring justice for the dea...2021-03-0836 minMilitary MurderOFFUTT: John JoubertIn the 80s, it appeared that wherever John Joubert went, young boys always turned up dead. Whether it was his hometown in Maine or his duty location near Offutt AFB. John always seemed to be in the wrong place at the wrong time. But he was a devout Boy Scout – earning his Eagle Scout badge and even becoming an assistant scout leader. He was lauded by many as a model young man. But little did they know, that deep down was a true monster. Dig in with Margot as she tells you all about a less known serial k...2021-03-0150 minMilitary MurderFORT MEADE: Karlyn RamirezIn 2015, a newly minted military mom was found dead in her home near Fort Meade, with her 4-month-old daughter in her arms. Karlyn Ramirez was an active-duty Army intelligence analyst at Fort Meade, Maryland. So, when she was discovered dead in her Severn home, people thought it might have something to do with her super-secret squirrely job. But was it that? Or could her active-duty husband, Maliek Kearney, stationed 500 miles away have been involved? Not possible - he had a solid alibi. Investigators would have to use good ol’ fashion detective work to get to the bott...2021-02-2240 minMilitary MurderFORT BRAGG: Touma, Wimunc, SmithIn 2008, three Fort Bragg female soldiers were murdered in cold blood…Megan Touma, Holley Wimunc, and Christina Smith. Was there a serial killer on the loose? Or was someone pretending to be a serial killer by sending the Fayetteville Observer a copy cat letter claiming to be taking a page out of the now-infamous, yet never caught serial killer – the zodiac killer?Dig in with Margot as she tells you this tale that had female soldiers in all of North Carolina – shaking in their combat boots. -----Sponsors:– Care/Of! Visit takecareof.c...2021-02-1549 minMilitary MurderSERIAL KILLER: Kendall Francois (w/ Killer Queens)Have you ever heard of serial killer Kendall Francois? No? Margot either! But this week, Margot teamed up with the Podcast Killer Queens to tell you this killer tale that will make your eyes roll.How does a serial killer – who lives at home with his parents and sister hide bodies in his home for months and years at a time? Find out on this episode! Not for the faint of heart.Also – the Killer Queens drop a few F-bombs – so put your headphones on. This is not an episode for little ears. Dig in with...2021-02-081h 26Military MurderSERIAL KILLER: Reta MaysWhen you think of a serial killer, you think of someone who lurks late at night, attacks when you least suspect it and sneaks away into the darkness. You rarely think there might be a serial killer lurking at a hospital, waiting to snuff your life out ahead of time.Today’s story is about the scariest type of serial killer – the one who is supposed to make you feel better, but instead turns into an Angel of Death. This is the story of Reta Mays – a nurse’s assistant at the Louis A. Johnson Medical Center in West Vi...2021-02-0132 minMilitary MurderUSCG RETIREE: "The Hit"Dennis Zecca retired from the U.S. Coast Guard in 2006. He was last stationed at Station Islamorada. He was a Chief Warrant Officer with the prestigious position of Commander. After his retirement, he settled in Marathon, Florida, a small quaint island in the Florida Keys. All seemed well, until in 2012, he asked his employee to perform a hit on a local businessman by the name of Bruce Schmitt.Dig in with Margot as she discusses a tiny bit of Coast Guard history, she reminisces watching one of her all-time favorite shows, “The Sopranos,” and discusses this bizarro case inv...2021-01-2546 minMilitary MurderFORT BENNING: Specialist Richard DavisIn 2003, Specialist Richard Davis and his unit returned from an Iraq deployment. Richard and 4 of his military buddies (Mario Navarette, Alberto Martinez, Jacob Burgoyne, and Douglas Woodcoff) decided to paint the town red while they were on their 2-day R & R (rest & relaxation). The next morning, when everyone reported to work, Richard didn’t show up. His leadership thought he’d gone on a bender, maybe he was with a girl, but after 48-hours, they contacted Richard’s father to inform him that his son was absent without leave (AWOL). Lanny Davis, Richard’s father, and a veteran himself knew somethi...2021-01-1840 minMilitary MurderOKINAWA: Rina ShimabukuroIn 2016, 20-year old Rina Shimabukuro vanished after sending her boyfriend a text message that she was going for a walk. Japanese authorities scoured CCTV footage for any evidence that would lead them to Rina. And they found what they were looking for when they saw an American in a red SUV buying salt from a local convenience store and pouring some inside his car.When they tracked down the man in the red SUV back to Kadena AB, they discovered the man was Kenneth Gadson Shinzato – a U.S. Marine veteran.Dig in with Margot as s...2021-01-1138 minMilitary MurderFORT HOOD REVIEW: Vanessa GuillenWant to know the result of the Fort Hood Independent Review without reading the 152-page report? Dig in with Margot as she tells you all about it – focusing on the aspects of the report that dug into Fort Hood criminal investigations – but primarily focusing on the disappearance of Vanessa Guillen and the disappearance of Elder Fernandes. Margot highly recommends listening to Ep31 (Guillen), Ep37 (Guillen update), and Ep41 (Elder Fernandes) before listening to this episode. Check out this episode for the low down on military true crime!Resourc...2021-01-0443 minMilitary Murder2020 - Top 10 Military Murder StoriesPresenting the Top 10 most horrifying military murder stories in the news in 2020. Dig in with Margot as she counts them down. -----Check out our sponsor – HelloFresh! Visit hellofresh.com/militarymama10 and use code “militarymama10” for 10 FREE MEALS (including FREE shipping)! ----Want to hear more information about cases covered in today’s countdown? Check these out:Vanessa Guillen/Gregory Morales: Ep31 & Ep37Enrique Roman Martinez: Ep35Malcolm Perry: Ep50Elder Fernandes: Ep41Steven Carrillo: Discussed in Fan Club Military Prime Ti...2020-12-2848 minMilitary MurderOHIO: Ashley Biggs [Part 2]Listen to Part 1 before listening to this episode. In this episode, we learn who was in on the murder of Ashley Biggs and why it took 8 years to finally bring that person to justice. Dig in with Margot as she takes you through the web of manipulation involved in getting away with murder for 8 years. -----Check out our sponsor – Headspace! Visit headspace.com/militarymama for a FREE month trial! This trial gives you access to Headspace’s full library of meditations for every life situation! ---Jo...2020-12-2143 minMilitary MurderOHIO: Ashley Biggs [Part 1]In June 2012, while working at a Dominos Pizzeria, Ashley Biggs was sent to deliver a pizza. The delivery location was only 5 minutes from the Dominos, so when she hadn’t returned an hour later, her supervisor became concerned. Ashley Biggs was immediately reported missing. Within arriving to her last known location, police knew Ashley had been met with foul play, when a pool of blood was located in the vacant parking lot of the delivery location. A search quickly ensued, ending in the arrest of Ashley’s baby daddy – a man by the name of Chad Cobb.Dig in wit...2020-12-1430 minMilitary MurderAUSTRALIA: Renee Kuch & Corey CroftIn January 2015, a 5-year old boy woke up and discovered his mother and father dead. The victims were 39-year old Renee Kuch and 43-year old Corey Croft. Renee’s ex-husband, Australian Army Sergeant Christopher Carter was quickly arrested and he had a tale to tell. Dig in with Margot as she tells her first Australian military case. -----Check out our sponsor – Headspace! Visit headspace.com/militarymama for a FREE month trial! This trial gives you access to Headspace’s full library of meditations for every life situation! Episode reso...2020-12-0734 minMilitary MurderSEYMOUR-JOHNSON: Michelle TerekHigh School sweethearts, Michelle and Douglas Terek endured a long 3-year separation, while Michelle finished high school and got a degree and while Douglas was off enlisting in the Air Force. By 1990, they tied the knot and everything seemed perfect. Until it wasn’t. In August 1993, after a night of partying, Douglas called the police to tell them he did an awful thing. And when the police arrived at their on-base residence – they discovered more than they bargained for… Dig in with Margot as she tells you this heartbreaking story. No one saw it coming, but the answe...2020-11-2328 minMilitary MurderFORT BLISS: Malcolm PerryThis is a BREAKING NEWS STORY and is still developing. On October 11, 2020, Captain Malcolm Perry died after his car flipped and rolled and caught fire. Police on scene originally thought the fiery crash and subsequent death were the result of a car accident gone terribly wrong. But during the next few days, they would uncover a story so far-fetched, it seemed like a scene out of the movie – Fast and Furious. Captain Clevy Nelson-Royster and Richard Sennessie were subsequently arrested and charged with Malcolm’s murder. Dig in with Margot as she tells you this breaking news story – a...2020-11-1629 minMilitary MurderEGLIN AFB: The Zakrzewski FamilyIn 1994, Air Force Technical Sergeant Edward Zakrzewski seemed to be living the dream – he was taking college classes at night, had one more year before getting his degree – he was working at Eglin AFB, he had a beautiful wife, Sylvia, and two kids – a boy (Edward) and a girl (Anna). But like every picture-perfect family – there was turmoil, and talks about divorce made Edward uneasy. So much so, that when his son called him at work on June 9th, 1994, Edward came up with a plan. Execute the entire family. Then flee the continental United States. ...2020-11-0934 min
Military MurderFUGITIVE: John BlauveltIn 2015, Cati Boyter was living her life, going to school and working at a local South Carolina sub shop. Then she met a married Army recruiter by the name of John Blauvelt. They began seeing each other – and when his divorce was final – they finally moved in together and then got married. But married life was difficult and after one too many arguments, Cati moved out. Nine months later, Cati went missing after leaving work at 3pm. Her lifeless body was discovered within 2 days of her disappearance. She had been stabbed with a knife. By the time the police showed up w...2020-11-0233 minMilitary MurderINFAMOUS: Lorena BobbittI am taking you back to the 90s to a moment when times seemed simpler. In 1993, Lorena Bobbitt (24), the wife of Marine Veteran, John Wayne Bobbitt (26), decided to take matters into her own hands. She was sick and tired of living under the thumb of her abusive husband. He had slapped her, hit her, verbally abused her, and raped her over and over again. She took a kitchen knife...and well, you'll have to listen to the episode to see how this story ends. Dig in with Margot as she takes you through a roller coast...2020-10-2655 minMilitary MurderFLORIDA: Megan HiattIn 2014, 19-year old, Megan Hiatt created an online dating profile. She met a Navy man by the name of Gawain “Rush” Wilson. They were smitten and within 2 months, their whirlwind romance resulted in the pair moving in together and a month later, they were pregnant with twin girls. They were over the moon, but soon, Rush would show his true colors – easily agitated, extremely apologetic, and hypercritical of everything Megan did. But Megan, the product of a broken home, wanted to make things work for the baby girls she was carrying. Megan didn’t believe she was the victim of domestic a...2020-10-1948 minMilitary MurderCOLD CASE SOLVED: Kathleen Doyle & Aundria BowmanIn 1980, two Navy wives were murdered in Norfolk, Virginia, while their husbands were away on duty. One murder was quickly solved, but the other would grow cold and stay that way for 40 years! Until 2018, when detectives would send off some sheets for DNA testing. DNA and genealogy would combine to hunt down a monster that needed to be snagged off the streets. But detectives would soon learn, his 1980 murder, was not his only one. Dig in with Margot as she discusses the murder of Kathleen Doyle and Aundria Bowman at the hands of potential serial killer...2020-10-1244 minMilitary MurderHILL AFB: The HiFi MurdersIn 1974, five people were held at a local HiFi shop at gun point, as a few men raided the store of all of its audio equipment. The five people were Carol Naisbitt, Cortney Naisbitt, Orren Walker, Stanley Walker, and Michelle Ansley. The captives plead for their lives – telling the perpetrators to take everything they wanted but to spare them their lives. However, what occurred in the HiFi basement was something out of a horror movie. Some of the victims were executed, some of the victims were tortured, and a few victims lived to tell the tale t...2020-10-051h 06Military MurderKIRTLAND AFB: Cindy RayOn July 23, 1987, 23-year old Air Force wife, Cindy Ray, had a well-baby appointment. Her toddler was with the babysitter. Her husband, Sam Ray, was doing his normal security forces duty. Cindy was scheduled to pick up her husband from work due to the fact that they only had one family car. But Cindy called to say she was running late. When Sam went to look for Cindy at the clinic, Cindy had seemingly vanished. But how does an extremely pregnant woman go missing from the base clinic at Kirtland AFB, NM? Dig in wi...2020-09-211h 00Military MurderFORT HOOD: Elder FernandesOn August 17, 2020, Elder Fernandes was released from a hospital. He had spent 6 days hospitalized for unknown reasons. One of his military coworkers picked him up and dropped Elder off at his home on the 2700 block of Woodlands Drive in Killeen, Texas. Elder was then never seen again. On August 18, 2020, Elder failed to report to work, although his car was found in the parking lot of his work place on Fort Hood. By Wednesday, August 19, 2020, after not hearing from Elder since Sunday, Elder’s family was very concerned and his mother flew from Mass...2020-08-2426 minMilitary MurderIRAQ: Lavena JohnsonLavena Johnson was a smart, witty woman, born and raised in Missouri. Her senior year of high school she decided she would join the Army in an effort to not burden her parents with out of state tuition for college. Although Dr. Johnson (Lavena’s dad), begged her not to join the Army – she did so anyway. She thought the Army was a good deal – you serve your country a few years and then you get 4 years of college paid! Recruiters promised her she would likely not deploy, even though in 2004 there was an uptick in deployed...2020-07-2744 minMilitary MurderGUTERSLOH RAF: Christina MenziesIn June 1993, 16-year old Christina Menzies was out and about like a typical teenager. Earlier in the day she attended a fair on Gutersloh RAF, Germany. Later in the evening, she ended the night at Club 47 – a club located on the base. But this was the last time she was seen alive. Christina’s remains were later found 10 km from the base. A British soldier was arrested and tried for her murder, but what happened at the Royal Armed Forces Court-Martial shocked the Menzies family. Dig in with Margot as she discusses the unsolved murder case of Ch...2020-07-2034 minMilitary MurderIRAQ: Kamisha BlockIn August 2007, Specialist Kamisha Block’s family was told that their 20-year-old daughter had died in Iraq as a result of friendly fire – one shot to the chest. The family was floored. They didn’t quite understand what that meant and they wanted answers. But Kamisha would give them a sign. When Kamisha’s mom, Jane, arrived at the funeral home to see her daughter one last time, she noticed a bullet sized hole on Kamisha’s head that had been covered with makeup. Her knees buckled as she thought – what have they done to my baby girl? And the answer she wou...2020-07-1351 minMilitary MurderFORT HOOD: Vanessa Guillen & Gregory Morales [Update]This is an update to the previous coverage of these cases. Previously, Margot discusses the disappearance of Vanessa Guillen and Gregory Morales - two Fort Hood soldiers - whose disappearances do not appear to be related. In this episode - Margot provides a significant update on BOTH cases. The updates in this episode are discussed in chronological order. But just to recap – the remains of Gregory Morales were discovered in a shallow grave on Friday, June 19, 2020 in a park in Killeen, Texas. On Tuesday, June 30, 2020, authorities discovered partial human remains and a firepit...2020-07-041h 15Military MurderTENNESSEE: Tracy ThackerIn the Spring of 2000, the Thackers, Holli & Tracy decided to call it quits on their marriage. Tracy Thacker, a Marine veteran filed for divorce. He noted irreconcilable differences and the fact that a paternity test revealed he was not Maylyn Thacker’s father. A few months later after weeks of fighting with his wife, Holli, Tracy did the unthinkable. After a fight with his wife over custody issues and school pickup, Tracy checked out the kids from school early. Under “reason” for early check-out he write, “Pay Back.” The school never bothered to check the reason until it w...2020-06-2931 minMilitary MurderFORT BRAGG: Enrique Roman-MartinezOn Memorial Day Weekend 2020, Specialist Enrique Roman-Martinez and 7 other soldiers from Fort Bragg, North Carolina decided to take a break for the long weekend. They hopped on a ferry and headed towards Cape Lookout National Seashore as a group of 8, but only 7 returned. What happened to Specialist Roman-Martinez who seemingly walked away from the group at midnight, never to return to his tent? The group of soldiers noticed he was missing early on May 23, 2020, and reported him missing 17 hours later. Specialist Roman-Martinez’s remains were found less than a week later, washed ashore. His body only id...2020-06-2225 minMilitary MurderMINNESOTA: George FloydOn May 25, 2020, George Floyd walked into Cup Foods Store in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to buy cigarettes. He paid and walked out of the store. The store clerk believed the $20 bill Floyd used was counterfeit, so at 8pm he called the police. This is something Cup Foods employees had done a dozen times when they received what they believed to be counterfeit money. Officers Thomas Lane and J. Alexander Kueng were the first officers on scene. They handcuffed Floyd, who was sitting in his car outside of the Cup Foods with two other people. Soon thereafter, Officer Derek C...2020-06-151h 15Military MurderFORT CAMPBELL: Barry Winchell [Part 2]This is Part 2 of a 2-part series on the murder of Barry Winchell. I highly recommend listening to Part 1 before continuing with this episode. In 1999, 21-year old Barry Winchell was a part of the 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell. In March, he began dating a transgender woman named Calpernia Addams. Although he met her at a gay club after Barry’s roommate, Justin Fisher, invited a group of friends to the club, Fisher began to taunt Barry about his sexuality. Fisher began a wicked rumor around the barracks that Barry was gay. This was a big dea...2020-06-0439 minMilitary MurderFORT CAMPBELL: Barry Winchell [Part 1]In 1999, 21-year old Barry Winchell was part of the 101st Airborne Division at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. He planned to make the military a career. Specifically, he wanted to go to Warrant Officer school and eventually become a helicopter pilot. In March 1999, he began dating Calpernia Addams, a transgender woman who was preoperative. To many, this is not a big deal, but to the military during the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” era – it was a big deal. Barry’s roommate, Justin Fisher, began a campaign to get Barry kicked out of the military. But Barry...2020-06-0137 minMilitary MurderFORT HOOD: Vanessa Guillen & Gregory MoralesSignificant UPDATES have occurred since the recording of this episode. Please listen here first, then go listen to Ep37 for the update.-----On April 22, 2020, 20-year old Private First Class Vanessa Guillen was last seen on Fort Hood in a parking lot in front of the building where she worked. Vanessa left behind her car keys (and her car), her room key, and her ID card. Vanessa’s phone has not been found. On August 20, 2019, 23-year old Private Gregory Morales didn’t show up to work, so his Sergeant went looking for him...2020-05-2340 minMilitary MurderMACDILL AFB: Julie Schenecker [Part 2]Julie & Parker Schenecker appeared to be the perfect military couple. He was an Army Colonel, and Julie was an Army veteran turned stay at home mom to their two children. By 2011, the family was stationed at MacDill AFB, Florida and they lived in an upper middle-class neighborhood with their teenaged kids. Their daughter Calyx was 16-years old, and their son, Beau, was 13-years old. But behind the façade of a happy family was a truly mentally ill mother. And in January 2011, while Colonel Schenecker was deployed for just 10-days, Julie committed the most heinous crime imaginable. Di...2020-05-1840 minMilitary MurderMACDILL AFB: Julie Schenecker [Part 1]Julie & Parker Schenecker appeared to be the perfect military couple. He was an Army Colonel, and Julie was an Army veteran turned stay at home mom to their two children. By 2011, the family was stationed at MacDill AFB, Florida and they lived in an upper middle-class neighborhood with their teenage kids. Their daughter Calyx was 16-years old, and their son, Beau, was 13-years old. Behind the façade of a happy family was a truly mentally ill mother. And in January 2011, while Colonel Schenecker was deployed for just 7-days, Julie committed the most heinous crime imaginable. Dig i...2020-05-1142 minMilitary MurderSERIAL SNIPER: Mark EssexMark “Jimmy” Essex joined the Navy at the advice of his father because it was the least “racist.” But after joining, Jimmy realized racism was everywhere and he became disillusioned as a young black sailor. After he was discharged from the Navy, he got more and more angry at the perceived racism in the country (during the 70's), so he decided to take matters in his own hands and he began his own personal war with the NOLA police department. But this story isn’t only about the life and death of Jimmy and the 9 people who he killed. Th...2020-05-0433 minMilitary MurderDOVER AFB: EJ DudleyApril is Month of the Military Child! And today, Margot honors those who sacrifice so much every day, military dependents! Today’s case is the tragic story of Air Force Sergeant Nicole Dudley, who deployed when her toddler, Evan Dudley, was only 21-months old. She had the perfect plan for Evan, he’d stay with his Godmother, and on occasion, a different Air Force family would take Evan for a few hours. Well, when Nicole was 10-days shy of her return from deployment, she got the dreaded call, your son is in severe condition, come hom...2020-04-2728 minMilitary MurderSERIAL KILLER: Ward WeaverOn February 5, 1981, Robert Redford and Barbara Levoy were driving from California to Nevada to go to Robert’s first duty station, Nellis AFB. Along the way, their car broke down and a trucker stopped to give them a ride. Later, Robert was found dead on the side of the road, and for two years, Barbara was listed as a missing person. Investigators would get a lead in the case a few years later when a jailhouse snitch told them someone confessed to him. The confession came from a man named Ward Weaver Jr. who was sitting in jail...2020-04-131h 00Military MurderCAMP LEJEUNE: Maria LauterbachIn 2007, Lance Corporal Maria Lauterbach made a sexual assault allegation against her supervisor, Corporal Cesar Laurean. But NCIS didn’t take her allegation serious. Corporal Laurean was a model Marine after all, and Lance Corporal Lauterbach was a problem child. But when she turned up pregnant and it was possibly Corporal Laurean’s baby, Lance Corporal Lauterbach vanished a month before her baby was due. But what happened? Did she run away from the Marine Corps or did someone make her disappear to silence her? Dig in with Margot as she navigates this particularly difficult story to tell. -----...2020-04-061h 00Military MurderSERIAL KILLER: Dennis Rader [Part 4]You thought you heard it all when you listened to Margot’s 3-part series on BTK, but today, she is bringing you BTK himself. In his own words. Listen to this BONUS episode if you want to know how a killer sounds. Listen to this BONUS episode if you want to hear BTK describe his crimes to District Judge Waller in 2005. Dennis Rader recounts the horrific crimes with the ease of a man teaching you how to make a peanut butter and jelly sandwich. Margot suggests listening to Episodes 21-23 before listening to this bonus content...2020-04-051h 08Military MurderSERIAL KILLER: Dennis Rader [Part 3]This is Part 3 of a 3-part series on Dennis Rader (a.k.a. BTK – the serial killer). In this episode, Margot explores the murders of Marine Hedge, Vicki Wegerle, and Dolores Davis. She further digs into the capture of the Wichita monster that terrorized women, men, and children alike. Margot’s main source of information for this episode was John Douglas’s 2007 book, “Inside the Mind of BTK: The True Story Behind the Thirty-Year Hunt for the Notorious Wichita Serial Killer.” -----Sign up for the Newsletter for FREE CONTENT!!!All sources fo...2020-03-3053 minMilitary MurderSERIAL KILLER: Dennis Rader [Part 2]This is Part 2 of a 3-part series on Dennis Rader (a.k.a. BTK – the serial killer). In this episode, Margot explores the investigation of the Otero family quadruple murder, the murder of Katheryn Bright, and the attack on Kevin Bright, the murder of Shirley Vian, and the murder of Nancy Fox. Margot’s main source of information for this episode was John Douglas’s 2007 book, “Inside the Mind of BTK: The True Story Behind the Thirty-Year Hunt for the Notorious Wichita Serial Killer.” Don’t forget to subscribe to Military Murder and tune in next week for Part 3. -----2020-03-2353 minMilitary MurderSERIAL KILLER: Dennis Rader [Part 1]This is Part 1 of a 3-part series on Dennis Rader (a.k.a. BTK – the serial killer). In this episode, Margot explores Dennis Rader’s childhood, his 4-years in the Air Force, his initial failed attempts at kidnapping women, and the 1974 Otero Family Murders. Margot’s main source of information for this episode was John Douglas’s 2007 book, “Inside the Mind of BTK: The True Story Behind the Thirty-Year Hunt for the Notorious Wichita Serial Killer.” Don’t forget to subscribe to Military Murder and tune in next week for Part 2. -----All sources for this episode can b...2020-03-1650 minMilitary MurderALIAMANU: Catherine WalkerIn 2014, Catherine Walker, an Army military spouse was murdered while she slept in her on base house. Earlier that week, someone broke into her car and stole her husband’s wallet. Cathy had been paranoid since the break-in. But was the monster who killed her a stranger, or was it someone closer to home? Dig in with Margot as she takes you through a legal case that lasted over five years to be resolved. -----All sources for this episode can be found here. Join the Fan Club for ad-free episodes...2020-03-1138 minMilitary MurderINFAMOUS: Lisa NowakIn February 2007, a woman stalked and chased 30-year old Air Force Captain Colleen Shipman from the Orlando International Airport to her remote parking area. Then at the car, the woman pleaded for help, and Colleen opened her window. It was then that the woman’s intentions became clear – the woman was there to attack Colleen. Colleen was quick on her feet and escaped the perpetrator, thinking she had escaped a random attack. Needless to say, it wasn’t a random attack at all. But a well thought out plan by a Naval Captain and NASA Astronaut - Lisa Nowak. Dig in with...2020-03-0248 minMilitary MurderKILLER CADETS: Adrianne JonesIn December 1995, Adrianne Jones, a 16-year old high school student, was found brutally murdered in the town of Grand Prairie, Texas. The investigation was extensive and included many more witnesses than is typically necessary for older victims. Four suspects quickly rose to the top of the list, but one by one, detectives were able to take each suspect off the list, until the case went cold. Then, one day in August 1996, detectives got a strange call from the Naval Academy that one of their freshmen cadets, Diane Zamora, had told her friends that her boyfriend, David Graham, a fr...2020-02-2450 minMilitary MurderFORT STEWART: FEAR MilitiaFour disgruntled Fort Stewart Army soldiers plotted to assassinate the President, overthrow the government, poison the state apple orchard, bomb a nearby dam, and take over the Fort Stewart ammunition control point. But before they could take on their hefty goals, they thought they had a snitch among their militia ranks. So, what does a militia do when they have a mole in their midst? Dig in with Margot, as she discusses this deadly militia, who called themselves F.E.A.R. An acronym that stands for Forever Enduring, Always Ready. ----All sources for this...2020-02-1741 minMilitary MurderLACKLAND AFB: Kathleen LipscombIn 1986, Kathleen Lipscomb was found naked and dead on the side of the road on the outskirts of San Antonio, Texas. But who killed her? The investigation would reveal that sometimes shiny, clean cut, high ranking military members who look like they could do no wrong – actually do wrong and ALMOST get away with it. Dig in with Margot, as she discusses the murder of Air Force wife, Kathleen Lipscomb, and her mother, Nadine Adams, who would stop at nothing, including hiring a private investigator to get to the bottom of the mystery – who killed Kathleen Lipscomb? -----2020-02-1052 minMilitary MurderMYRTLE BEACH AFB: Marie Willis“If I can’t have her, no one can.” Those were the words spoken by Senior Airman Jeromy Willis in 1993, after he was arrested after attempting to kill his wife twice, hunting her down to the military legal office (while he was still a free man), shooting her down, and then making his debut on America’s Most Wanted after being on the run for over two weeks. Dig in with Margot, as she discusses the terror that Marie Willis endured leading up to her public murder, and the aftermath of a man who escaped from the confines of a maximum...2020-02-0343 minMilitary MurderVIRGINIA: Bethany DeckerOn January 29, 2011, Army wife, Bethany Decker, was seen for the last time. She had a one-year old son and was holding down the fort at the home front while her husband was deployed. However, during her husband’s deployment, Bethany began a relationship with a man, Ronald Roldan, that would turn out more than she bargained for in a lover. Dig in with Margot, as she discusses the disappearance of Bethany Decker. -----All sources for this episode can be found here. Want Ad-Free episodes and more content?! Join the Fan Club...2020-01-2738 minMilitary MurderFORT HOOD: Dwight LovingIn December of 1988, an Army soldier terrorized Killeen and Fort Hood, Texas, during a 36-hour killing spree. Why did he do this? Allegedly he needed money to buy gifts for his girlfriend. He didn’t know this, but the Army had already initiated administrative discharge paperwork, but it would not be fast enough. Dig in with Margot as she discusses the robberies, murders, court-martial, and death penalty case against 20-year old Army Private Dwight Jeffrey Loving.-------Read about Military Murder Podcast as featured in Task & Purpose.All source...2020-01-2046 minMilitary MurderAFGHANISTAN: Clint Lorance [Part 2]Listen to Part 1 before listening to this episode. Clint Lorance was a soldier who had everything going for him until his 2012 Afghanistan deployment. After some questionable actions culminating in the death of two alleged “village elders,” Clint Lorance was charged with murder and sentenced to 20 years in prison. But little by little, Clint’s defense team and his family fought to reduce the sentence. And the battle paid off when Clint Lorance received a full Presidential Pardon from President Donald Trump on November 15, 2019. Dig in with Margot as she discusses the aftermath of Clint's Afghanistan deployment and the true meaning of...2020-01-1335 minMilitary MurderAFGHANISTAN: Clint Lorance [Part 1]Clint Lorance was a soldier who had everything going for him. He was raised in a conservative household and after 9/11, he was lining up to sign up for the Army. He quickly went up the enlisted ranks, then became a military officer. Clint was a fast burner in the military. Then in 2012, he went on an Afghanistan deployment that would change the course of his life forever. Dig in with Margot as she discusses the facts of the Clint Lorance war crime case as disclosed by the court and by the soldiers who were present during the murder of two u...2020-01-0637 minMilitary MurderDeadly DUIsAlcohol is EVERYWHERE – there is nowhere to hide. But drinking is legal-so what’s the big deal? The issue is when you drink and drive. The question at the beginning of the day should be – how will I get home after I drink? Today, Margot discusses 5 cases where a military member made one idiotic decision to get behind the wheel of a 3k pound death mobile while intoxicated that resulted in someone’s death. The prison sentences were reasonably lengthy and for good reason. Dig in with Margot as she discusses the cases against Marine Elijah Ferguson, Airman Lane Wyatt, Airman...2019-12-2343 minMilitary MurderTEXAS: John Battaglia Jr.John Battaglia Jr. was a handsome Marine veteran who used his looks and his charm to sweet talk women in his life. But there was a secret inside that he unleashed as soon as his wives were “trapped” in marriage with this monster. His first wife, Michelle Ward, a highly educated lawyer, suffered domestic abuse at his hands, while his second wife, Mary Jeane, a wealthy woman suffered both emotional and then later physical abuse at his hands. John terrorized his estranged wives and then his ex-wives, but the real terror wouldn’t be against his unlucky ex-wives, his revenge w...2019-12-2351 minMilitary MurderMIRAMAR: The Pietrzak'sIn 2008, Marine Sergeant Janek Pawel Pietrzak and his beautiful wife Quiana Jenkins were just beginning their lives together as newlyweds. They had recently purchased a home, gotten married, and Sergeant P had just reenlisted in the Marines and accepted a $30k bonus. Life was good. The Pietrzak’s were ready to take on the world, until they were brutally executed in their home, in French Valley, California. The murder scene was horrific and the murders appeared to be motivated by greed. Was the brutal murder committed by a stranger, or someone much closer to home? Dig in with Margot as she d...2019-12-1650 minMilitary MurderOKINAWA: Curtis EcclestonIn 2011, Air Force Technical Sergeant Curtis Eccleston was found murdered in his off-base apartment in Okinawa, Japan. But who wanted this soon to be father dead? Was he involved in the rising illegal activities of drug smuggling or was the murder a result of a wiccan spell gone wrong? Dig in with Margot as she discusses the 2012 murder case against Air Force Staff Sergeant Nicholas Cron and Brazilian national, Barbara Kiki Nicandakari. -----Read about Military Murder Podcast as featured in Task & Purpose.All sources for this episode can be foun...2019-12-0941 minMilitary MurderSELF-DEFENSE: Andrew Jenkins & Anderson LopesTwo cases today, one about a UK Army Veteran involved in a love triangle that left one person dead and one charged with murder. The other case involves a U.S. Navy love triangle that ends terribly when an estranged husband unexpectedly returns from work early. Two juries in different continents consider the same question – were the deaths of the husbands a result of murder or a result of self-defense? Dig in with Margot as she discusses the 2019 murder cases against UK Army Veteran Jeffrey Mills and Navy Sailor Dylan Poston. This case discusses the de...2019-12-0231 minMilitary MurderDAM NECK: Justin HuffIn early 2006, Marine Justin Huff was on a temporary assignment at Dam Neck Naval Station in Virginia Beach, Virginia. When he failed to show up for class on January 2, 2006, it seemed as if he vanished in the night. A catfishing game that went too far would soon be revealed as the culprit for his disappearance. Dig in with Margot as she discusses the case against Navy Petty Officer Cooper Jackson. Flub Fix: (1) Justin and Jake are the same person. Justin is the victim's first name and "Jake" is his nickname. Justin is used throughout the sto...2019-11-2536 minMilitary MurderLACKLAND AFB: 1Lt Nonnie DotsonIn November 2006, Air Force Lt Nonnie Dotson was months away from separating from the Air Force. The week before Thanksgiving she flew from San Antonio, Texas to Littleton, Colorado, never to be seen again. She seemingly vanished into thin air, leaving behind her 16-month old baby girl. There have been zero leads from the moment of her disappearance, but Nonnie was surrounded by sketchy characters. Could someone be hiding a dark secret? Dig in with Margot as she discusses the disappearance of Lt Nonnie Dotson. November 2019 marks the 13th anniversary of 1Lt Nonnie Dotson's disap...2019-11-1837 minMilitary MurderFORT BRAGG: The Eastburn Family MurdersIn 1985, the family of an Air Force Captain (his wife and two of his three daughters) were found brutally murdered in their home in Fayetteville, NC. After an eye witness pointed at Sergeant Timothy Hennis as a suspect, he was quickly brought to justice. But the Eastburn Family Murders case would be riddled with various errors that would ultimately lead to Tim’s acquittal. The case went cold, until 2005, when the case was reinvigorated by the cold case team. A DNA hit was made, but who was the perpetrator? This case will have you on the edge of your seat. D...2019-11-1349 minMilitary MurderCANADIAN AIR FORCE: Russell WilliamsWelcome to Military Murder’s first international case out of Canada. This case made headlines in 2010. A Canadian Air Force Colonel burglarized countless homes, wore his victims’ underwear, and stalked his neighbors while they slept...but he wanted more. Once burglary no longer quenched his thirst, his actions turned deadly. But for the keen interrogation by the Canadian investigators, this man would have been able to camouflage himself because of his status and rank. Dig in with Margot as she discusses the case against Canadian Air Force Colonel Russell Williams.Sources for this episode can be fo...2019-11-1250 minMilitary MurderSICKLES ARMY AIRFIELD: Gregory GloverIn the series premiere of Military Murder, listen to the gruesome story of an Army love triangle that literally caused someone to lose their head. Many in the military have already heard different versions of this story. But Margot digs into news articles and investigative files from the 1990s, to tell you what really happened that frightful afternoon on December 7, 1993, in front of the dining facility at the Sickles Army Airfield in Fulda, Germany. Dig in with Margot as she discusses the case against Army Sergeant Stephen Schap. Sources for this episode can be foun...2019-11-1145 minMilitary MurderPresenting Military Murder - serving up true crime stories since 2019Hi Everyone!It’s Mama Margot here—military attorney, veteran, and a proud mom of three. I’m thrilled to invite you to my podcast, Military Murder, where I take you on a gripping journey through true crime cases linked to our military community. Join me as I uncover the haunting stories that unfold both on military installations and beyond, diving deep into the lives of our brave service members, veterans, and their families. Together, we’ll explore shocking headlines like the disappearance of Vanessa Guillen and tackle chilling mysteries like the case of military spouse Ke...2019-10-3000 minMilitary MurderTrailer: Presenting Military Murder PodcastIt’s Mama Margot here—military attorney, veteran, and a proud mom of three. I’m thrilled to invite you to my podcast, Military Murder, where I take you on a gripping journey through true crime cases linked to our military community. Join me as I uncover the haunting stories that unfold both on military installations and beyond, diving deep into the lives of our brave service members, veterans, and their families. Together, we’ll explore shocking headlines like the disappearance of Vanessa Guillen and tackle chilling mysteries like the case of military spouse Kelly Abad—stories that need t...2019-10-3000 min