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John Conner & Olivia Cornu are exploring some of the craziest true crime cases of all time in a brand new, weekly, interactive podcast, where the listeners get a say in just how scary each true crime case really is. If you find yourself falling asleep to serial killer documentaries, researching true crime cases, and spending your free time thinking about what makes a murderer snap, then Check the Locks needs your killer instincts to decide - which cases are evil enough to make you check your locks?

Check The Locks: A True Crime Podcast Olivia Cornu & John Conner

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John Conner & Olivia Cornu are exploring some of the craziest true crime cases of all time in a brand new, weekly, interactive podcast, where the listeners get a say in just how scary each true crime case really is. If you find yourself falling asleep to serial killer documentaries, researching true crime cases, and spending your free time thinking about what makes a murderer snap, then Check the Locks needs your killer instincts to decide - which cases are evil enough to make you check your locks?

    The Murder of Shanda Sharer

    The Murder of Shanda Sharer

    In 1992, two hunters discovered a badly burned body on a cold January morning. Police believed the victim was part of a drug deal gone wrong. But when a guilty teenager comes forward with a horrifying tale, authorities aren't prepared for what they find. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Shanda Sharer. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?
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    This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday. 
    Sources:
    about Shanda Sharer, by David Lohr — The Killing Field
    The Disturbing Story Of Melinda Loveless, The Teen Who Orchestrated The Brutal Killing Of Shanda Sharer
    Why 12-Year-Old Shanda Sharer Was Tortured And Killed By Four Teenage Girls
    Last of 4 women charged as teens in torture slaying released | Fox 59.


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    • 38 min
    True Crime for the Short on Time: All In The Family

    True Crime for the Short on Time: All In The Family

    When a young woman in Georgia seems to disappear, her family reports her missing. Her apartment is empty, and all signs point to a live-in boyfriend. But secrets are revealed as the case unfolds. And the investigation quickly turns into a family matter. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Briana Winston. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?
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    Sources:
    Burned remains of missing GA mother found in TN cemetery
    Woman Allegedly Learned Boyfriend Was Married. Then He Burned Her Body, Left Remains in Cemetery: Police
    Briana Winston death: Woman's body burned in Tennessee after being killed in Georgia
    Clayton County Police details woman's final moments as man faces murder charges


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    • 16 min
    A Vengeful Ex

    A Vengeful Ex

    A woman seems to snap after a difficult divorce in 1989. When her ex-husband fails to meet her every demand, the situation goes from bad to worse. Sadly, two people would lose their lives. And the details of the crime would inspire countless television programs. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Dan Broderick and Linda Kolkenka. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?
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    Sources:
    Betty Broderick's Husband Left Her — So She Killed Him And His New Wife
    Betty Broderick: Murder, Trial and Jail - Los Angeles Times
    Divorce Finances: Understanding Epstein Credits, Watts Charges.
    CA v. BETTY BRODERICK (1991): Confesses on the Stand


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    • 31 min
    True Crime for the Short on Time: Flesh and Blood

    True Crime for the Short on Time: Flesh and Blood

    In September 2022, in Dublin, a horrific tragedy took place inside a family home. And when police arrived on the scene, they were not ready for what they found. And most shockingly, the killer was the victim's flesh and blood. Join John Conner in a solo episode as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the murder of three Irish siblings. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?
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    Sources:
    https://metro.co.uk/2024/05/07/man-stabbed-siblings-hundreds-times-threw-brother-window-20794526/?ico=trending-module_tag_crime-news_item-3
    ‘That was the day the world stopped turning’: Andy Cash given three life terms for murder of his siblings
    Man jailed for life for murders of three siblings


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    • 12 min
    True Crime for the Short on Time: The Las Vegas Cannibal

    True Crime for the Short on Time: The Las Vegas Cannibal

    In Las Vegas, police received two 911 calls within 45 minutes. What seems to be a simple street fight soon turns into something much darker. And police meet an attacker with a deadly appetite. Join John Conner in a special solo episode as he dives deep into the dark to cover a breaking story out of Nevada. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?
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    This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday. 
    Sources:
    Las Vegas man allegedly fatally attacked another man then ate his eyeball and ear | Truecrimedaily.com
    'He is incompetent': Murder suspect accused of eating victim's body parts faces judge
    Murder suspect accused of eating part of victim's face after homicide near Las Vegas Strip
    Las Vegas shocked by cannibal murder case, suspect awaits hearing


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    • 9 min
    The Valley Killer

    The Valley Killer

    In 2014, California's San Fernando Valley began experiencing a large number of vehicular shootings. At first, police believed these incidents to be isolated cases of road rage. But as more and more victims were discovered, it soon became clear that there may be a serial killer hunting in the area. And with the shootings seeming to be completely random, finding the gunman would prove to be a challenge. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the "Valley Killer," Alexander Hernandez. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?

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    This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday. 

    Sources:
    https://abc7.com/true-crime-the-valley-killer-2014-random-shooting-spree/14645012/
    Sergio Sanchez, 35 - The Homicide Report
    Police seek gunman in Burbank vehicle shooting – Daily News
    Teen Shot 3 Times After Dropping Off Date From Prom - CBS Los Angeles
    Man Sentenced in Shooting Rampage That Left Five Dead | KFI AM 640 | LA Local News
    Alexander Hernandez, accused Los Angeles serial killer, arrested in shooting spree that killed four - CBS News
    Gloria Tovar, 59 - The Homicide Report
    Los Angeles Serial Killer Convicted For 2014 Shooting Rampage That Killed Five, Wounded Seven



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    • 28 min

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