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Moms and Mysteries: A True Crime Podcast

Moms and Mysteries Podcast

Two Florida moms, hundreds of mysteries, and one obsession: 'How did this happen?' Mandy and Melissa bring you twice-a-week deep dives into true crime—from Florida's most bizarre cases to infamous mysteries worldwide—all with the warmth, wit, and dark humor of two friends who've been hooked on mysteries since childhood. New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday.

  1. The Mackenzie Shirilla Case & Netflix's "The Crash"

    11H AGO

    The Mackenzie Shirilla Case & Netflix's "The Crash"

    It was around 6:15 AM on July 31, 2022, when a resident in Strongsville, Ohio, came upon the aftermath of a horrific accident. A black Toyota Camry had crashed into the side of a large brick building at the end of Progress Drive Business Park. When officers responded, they found three young people trapped inside. Passengers Dominic Russo and Davion Flanagan were tragically pronounced dead at the scene, while the 17-year-old driver, Mackenzie Shirilla, was life-flighted in critical condition. At first, investigators believed it was a tragic accident. But a closer look at the details, including the vehicle's data recorder and surveillance footage, revealed a much more sinister truth. We are revisiting this shocking case in anticipation of the new documentary "The Crash," which premieres on Netflix on May 15th. We cover the tumultuous relationship between Mackenzie and Dominic, the terrifying moments leading up to the crash, and the trial that followed. Plus, we share some recent developments in the case, including the release of jailhouse calls and the status of Mackenzie's appeals. Thank you to this week's sponsors! Join the more than 3 million families who have been served by K12 and bring personalized learning to the comfort of your home. Enroll online today at K12.com/moms New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday! Follow us on Instagram: @momsandmysteries Join our Patreon: patreon.com/momsandmysteries Visit our website: momsandmysteries.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    44 min
  2. SUBSCRIBERS ONLY: My Strange Arrest: Drunk Horse and Buggy

    1D AGO • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    SUBSCRIBERS ONLY: My Strange Arrest: Drunk Horse and Buggy

    Picture a quiet country road in Ohio. A horse and buggy trotting along, completely peaceful. Sounds nice, right? Now, picture that same horse and buggy wandering aimlessly into traffic while the 21-year-old driver is passed out cold, three sheets to the wind, with a giant wooden speaker blasting tunes right behind his head. It all started when officers in Ashtabula County tried to pull over a runaway buggy. After sirens and shouting failed to wake the driver, the officer tried to stop the horse by parking in front of it. Instead, the buggy slammed right into the back of the squad car, knocking the speaker onto the driver's head and finally waking him up. The result? A trip to jail for operating a vehicle while intoxicated and over $5,000 in restitution. But the strange arrests don't stop there. This episode is packed with people making highly questionable decisions. We're talking about a guy in Florida who stole a jet ski, only to realize he couldn't start it and couldn't swim, forcing police to commandeer a family's boat just to toss him a rope. Then there's the man who showed up to the police station in a full bunny onesie, repeatedly blowing an air horn while trying to turn himself in for a warrant. And just when you think you've heard it all, we revisit the infamous 2019 viral video of a man licking a carton of Blue Bell ice cream in a Texas Walmart, a guy who paused his own arrest to propose to his girlfriend with a cigarette dangling from his mouth, and an interrogation room escape attempt that ended with a bag of cocaine falling out of the ceiling. It's an episode full of bizarre crimes, wild overreactions, and people who really should have just stayed home.

    37 min
  3. The Disappearance and Murder of Maya Millete

    2D AGO

    The Disappearance and Murder of Maya Millete

    On January 7, 2021, Maya Millete took the first steps toward ending her marriage. She scheduled a consultation with a divorce attorney, planning to wait just a few more days to get through her daughter's birthday weekend before breaking the news to her husband, Larry. But that night, after returning to her Chula Vista home, Maya vanished. We look closely at the months leading up to Maya's disappearance, revealing a pattern of escalating control and manipulation by Larry. From tracking her location to making disturbing internet searches for toxic plants and even paying online spellcasters to make her dependent on him, Larry's behavior grew increasingly erratic. Now, over five years later, we examine the mountain of circumstantial evidence against him and the ongoing search for answers as Larry Millete's murder trial begins on May 11, 2026. Thank you to this week's sponsors! Download Cash App Today: https://click.cash.app/ui6m/vwn13ren #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at https://cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Direct deposit and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit http://cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. Refresh your everyday with luxury you'll actually use. Head to Quince.com/moms for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too. New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday! Follow us on Instagram: @momsandmysteries Join our Patreon: patreon.com/momsandmysteries Visit our website: momsandmysteries.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    54 min
  4. The Mystery of Sneha Philip

    MAY 7

    The Mystery of Sneha Philip

    On the evening of September 10, 2001, 31-year-old physician Sneha Philip walked into her Lower Manhattan apartment building carrying shopping bags. It was the last confirmed sighting of her. By the next morning, planes struck the World Trade Center just blocks away, plunging the city into chaos and swallowing the mystery of her disappearance into the tragedy of 9/11. From the outside, Sneha and her husband Ron Lieberman seemed to have a perfect life. But in the months leading up to her vanishing, Sneha faced a suspension from her medical residency, a pending legal charge, and rumors of a secret double life. Was she a hero who ran toward the towers to help, or did something far more sinister happen the night before? Join us as we discuss the puzzling final movements, the unidentified woman she was seen shopping with, and the enduring mystery of the doctor who vanished into thin air. Thank you to this week's sponsors! To grab your PAKA hoodie, go to PakaApparel.com! Text MOMS to 64000 to get 20% off all IQBAR products, plus FREE shipping. Message and data rates may apply. New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday! Follow us on Instagram: @momsandmysteries Join our Patreon: patreon.com/momsandmysteries Visit our website: momsandmysteries.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    40 min
  5. SUBSCRIBERS ONLY: My Strange Arrest: Cat Ladies Lockup

    MAY 6 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    SUBSCRIBERS ONLY: My Strange Arrest: Cat Ladies Lockup

    Picture a quiet neighborhood where two sweet older ladies are just trying to help out the local stray cat population. They spend their time setting traps, getting feral cats spayed and neutered, and doing their best to manage the problem. Sounds nice, right? Now, picture those same two grandmas surrounded by three police cars and threatened with jail time, all over some kitty kibble. It all started when 60-year-old Mary and 84-year-old Beverly were confronted by police in Wetumpka, Alabama. The officers were responding to complaints about the women feeding stray cats on city property. What should have been a simple conversation quickly spiraled out of control. When the officers tried to formally trespass the women, Mary argued back, and Beverly, in a moment of pure 84-year-old frustration, aggressively shoved her car keys into an officer's hand. The result? Both women were handcuffed, hauled off to jail, and hit with criminal trespassing charges. But the strange arrests don't stop there. This episode is packed with people making highly questionable decisions. We're talking about a man in Arkansas who ran through a grocery store completely naked except for a demon mask, pouring gallons of milk over his head while screaming that he was on fire. Then there's the guy in Lakeland, Florida, who decided the best place to enjoy a full pancake and sausage breakfast was sitting at a folding table right in the middle of a busy intersection. And just when you think you've heard it all, we meet a man in reindeer slippers who threw a woman out of her wheelchair on a train just to steal it, only to abandon it two feet later. Plus, we dive into the saga of a woman who returned to a fast food restaurant three separate times to argue about her order, culminating in an assault charge over some unwanted tomatoes and pork sausage. It's an episode full of bizarre crimes, wild overreactions, and mugshots that definitely weren't on anyone's bucket list.

    40 min
  6. The Hawthorne Hill Shooting & The Fall of Michael Barisone

    MAY 5

    The Hawthorne Hill Shooting & The Fall of Michael Barisone

    Hawthorne Hill was supposed to be a dream. An elite equestrian facility, an Olympic coach, and a student willing to do whatever it took to make it to the top. But what started as a $5,000 a month training arrangement between dressage legend Michael Barisone and rider Lauren Kanarek turned into one of the most bizarre and violent feuds in equestrian history. The fight over a prized horse named JT, the threatening Facebook posts, the SafeSport complaints, and the 911 calls were all just the buildup. On August 7, 2019, things at Hawthorne Hill came to a head in a way that nobody could have predicted. Michael shot Lauren twice in the chest at point-blank range, and the story only gets stranger from there. We cover the full case, including the trial, the insanity defense, the not guilty verdict, and where things stand today, including a recent Netflix documentary that has reignited the whole debate. Thank you to this week's sponsors! Get prepped for patio season for way less. Head to Wayfair.com right now to shop all things home. Every style. Every home. For 50% off your order, head to DailyLook.com and use code MOMS50. New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday! Follow us on Instagram: @momsandmysteries Join our Patreon: patreon.com/momsandmysteries Visit our website: momsandmysteries.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    56 min
  7. The Bennington Triangle: 5 Vanished in Vermont's Quiet Woods

    APR 30

    The Bennington Triangle: 5 Vanished in Vermont's Quiet Woods

    Between 1945 and 1950, five people vanished without a trace in a remote, rugged stretch of southwestern Vermont. The area, later dubbed the Bennington Triangle, was once home to the booming logging town of Glastenbury, but as the town emptied out, a string of inexplicable disappearances began. From an experienced 74-year-old hunting guide to an 18-year-old college student, these cases shared one chilling detail: despite massive, military-led searches, almost no evidence was ever found. What makes these cases so baffling isn't just the unforgiving terrain or the sudden shifts in weather—it's the tight timelines and the sheer lack of clues. We discuss the five distinct cases of Middie Rivers, Paula Welden, James Tedford, Paul Jepson, and Frieda Langer. Was it the harsh environment, a string of tragic accidents, or something more sinister hiding in the woods? Thank you to this week's sponsors! Right nowIQBAR is offering our special podcast listeners 20% off all IQBAR products—including the Ultimate sampler pack—plus FREE shipping. To get your 20% off text MOMS to 64000. Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    57 min
  8. The Vanishing of Tony Parsons

    APR 28

    The Vanishing of Tony Parsons

    On a cold September night in the Scottish Highlands, a 63-year-old grandfather set out on a solo cycling journey that he never returned from. Tony Parsons was an experienced endurance athlete riding 104 miles to raise money for charity after surviving prostate cancer. When he vanished without a trace along the remote A82, search teams spent years scouring the rugged terrain with no success. The truth finally surfaced three years later when a forensic pathologist named Dr. Caroline Muirhead came forward with a chilling confession from her new boyfriend, Alexander "Sandy" McKellar. The details revealed not just how Tony died, but the deliberate and cruel steps Sandy and his twin brother Robert took to ensure he would never be found. Thank you to this week's sponsors! Refresh your spring wardrobe with Quince. Go to Quince.com/moms for free shipping and 365-day returns. Now available in Canada, too! Join the more than 3 million families who have been served by K12 and bring personalized learning to the comfort of your home. Enroll online today at K12.com/moms. And right now, IQBAR is offering our special podcast listeners 20% off all IQBAR products—including the Ultimate sampler pack—plus FREE shipping. To get your 20% off text MOMS to 64000. Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details. New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday! Follow us on Instagram: @momsandmysteries Join our Patreon: patreon.com/momsandmysteries Visit our website: momsandmysteries.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    43 min
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Two Florida moms, hundreds of mysteries, and one obsession: 'How did this happen?' Mandy and Melissa bring you twice-a-week deep dives into true crime—from Florida's most bizarre cases to infamous mysteries worldwide—all with the warmth, wit, and dark humor of two friends who've been hooked on mysteries since childhood. New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday.

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