Mama Mystery with Kelly Evans

Kelly Evans
  • 4.6 (972)
  • TRUE CRIME
  • UPDATED WEEKLY

Mama Mystery is your go-to true crime podcast, delivering gripping, straightforward storytelling with a perfect balance of occasional banter. Every week, host Kelly dives deep into compelling cases, covering everything from well-known mysteries to lesser-known crimes deserving attention. With meticulously researched episodes told in a conversational, relatable style, Mama Mystery feels like you're discussing true crime with a close friend. Join Kelly—and occasionally, her husband Austin—every Tuesday as they unpack complex cases, explore evidence, discuss theories, and give voices to the victims. This show is perfect for you if you also love shows like Serialously, Crime Junkies or Housewives of True Crime; Mama Mystery brings you weekly episodes filled with thoughtful analysis, empathy, and genuine curiosity. Hit subscribe and become part of a true-crime community that's honest, respectful, and completely binge-worthy. Welcome to Mama Mystery!

  1. Ep 229 : The Ponzi Scheme Murder

    11H AGO

    Ep 229 : The Ponzi Scheme Murder

    From the outside, Michael and Natalie Cochran looked like a successful, involved West Virginia family — youth sports, church, a growing business, and a life that seemed to be taking off. But when millions of dollars in promised government contracts never materialized and Michael suddenly collapsed at home with critically low blood sugar, the polished image began to crack. What started as a fraud investigation eventually turned into something far darker. In this episode, we walk through the rise of Tactical Solutions Group, the mounting financial pressure, the events of February 6, 2019, and the six-year road that led to a life-without-parole sentence. This is the case of Michael and Natalie Cochran. Our Sponsors: * Check out Armoire and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://www.armoire.style * Check out PharmaNutra and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.com * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mamamystery/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    54 min
  2. Ep 228 : The Devil's Daughter : Sharon Louise Carr

    FEB 11

    Ep 228 : The Devil's Daughter : Sharon Louise Carr

    In 1992, the brutal murder of an 18-year-old young woman shocked a quiet English community and sent police searching for a violent, experienced predator. The crime scene suggested someone dangerous, deliberate, and deeply sadistic — but the investigation would eventually uncover a truth no one was prepared to face. This episode explores a case that defies expectations and challenges long-held assumptions about violence, psychology, and where evil comes from. It’s a story about how investigators got it wrong for years, how warning signs went unnoticed, and how one young woman’s life was reduced to evidence — while the person responsible hid in plain sight. Some cases force us to ask uncomfortable questions. This is one of them. Our Sponsors: * Check out Armoire and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://www.armoire.style * Check out PharmaNutra and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.com * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mamamystery/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    46 min
  3. TWD : Abduction of Nancy Guthrie, Captor Mauls Woman's Face, Murder of Hailey Buzbee, Man Shot After Good Deed

    FEB 6

    TWD : Abduction of Nancy Guthrie, Captor Mauls Woman's Face, Murder of Hailey Buzbee, Man Shot After Good Deed

    Tucson, Arizona — The Disappearance of Nancy Guthrie84-year-old mother of Today co-anchor Savannah Guthrie missing under suspicious circumstances; home treated as a crime scene.Ponchatoula, Louisiana — Brandon Patrick Charged After Allegedly Holding Woman Captive and Mutilating Her During Escape AttemptCalifornia — 14-Year-Old Football Player Jeremy “Tank” Rosales Fatally ShotAdult and juvenile suspects arrested in the killing of the Southern California teen.🔗 GoFundMe (Jeremy “Tank” Rosales):https://www.gofundme.com/f/honoring-jeremy-tank-rosales-a-teammate-and-a-brotherFishers, Indiana / Central Ohio — Missing Teen Hailey Buzbee Found After Suspect Leads Police to Her RemainsTeen met suspect through online gaming; investigation spans multiple states.Wilmington, Delaware — William Stevenson, Ex-Husband of Former First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, Charged With Murder of Wife Linda StevensonSt. Louis, Missouri — Father of Three William Palmer Fatally Shot After Offering Woman a Ride to a Warming Shelter🔗 GoFundMe (William Palmer):https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-william-palmers-family-after-tragedy Our Sponsors: * Check out Armoire and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://www.armoire.style * Check out PharmaNutra and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.com * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mamamystery/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    37 min
  4. Ep 227 : The Au Pair Affair : Brendan Banfield

    FEB 5

    Ep 227 : The Au Pair Affair : Brendan Banfield

    When Christine Banfield was brutally attacked inside her own home, her husband Brendan claimed he had interrupted a violent intruder and acted in self-defense. But as investigators dug deeper, cracks quickly began to form in that story. What initially appeared to be a tragic home invasion soon unraveled into something far more calculated involving a hidden affair, digital evidence, and a chilling sequence of events that pointed not outward, but inward. In this episode, we take a deep dive into the murder of Christine Banfield and the death of Joseph Ryan, examining how a seemingly ordinary family life masked a web of deception, manipulation, and motive and how investigators ultimately pieced together what really happened inside that Fairfax County home. Our Sponsors: * Check out Armoire and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://www.armoire.style * Check out PharmaNutra and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.com * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mamamystery/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    1h 1m
  5. TWD : Olympic Snowboarder turned Drug Lord, True Crime Producer on FBI Most Wanted List, and Student Stabs Teacher in Montana

    JAN 30

    TWD : Olympic Snowboarder turned Drug Lord, True Crime Producer on FBI Most Wanted List, and Student Stabs Teacher in Montana

    This week’s Weekly Docket covers the following cases: Lakeville, Minnesota: Jack Joseph Ball pleads guilty to the murder of his pregnant sister, Bethany Ann Israel.International / U.S. Federal: Former Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding faces sweeping federal charges tied to cartel-level drug trafficking and murder conspiracies.Florida: Resentencing begins in the decades-old Everglades kidnapping and murder case of 5-year-old Nicole Lynn Kimmell.Australia: Police uncover organized “crime-for-hire” menus advertising violence through encrypted messaging apps.California / Federal: True-crime TV executive Mary Carole McDonnell added to the FBI’s Most Wanted list in a massive fraud case.Minnesota: Seven-year-old Brynlee Nelson is abducted after getting off her school bus and later found safe following a massive overnight search.Indiana: Five people charged after a targeted shooting at the home of a sitting judge and his wife, allegedly meant to derail a criminal trial.Billings, Montana: A teacher and an 18-year-old student are hospitalized after a stabbing at Billings Senior High School during after-school activities. Our Sponsors: * Check out Armoire and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://www.armoire.style * Check out PharmaNutra and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.com * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mamamystery/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    42 min
  6. MAMA MINUTE : Taylor Swift Legal Drama, Fernando Mendoza, Building an Igloo (WITH AUSTIN!) and more!

    JAN 28

    MAMA MINUTE : Taylor Swift Legal Drama, Fernando Mendoza, Building an Igloo (WITH AUSTIN!) and more!

    Welcome back to the Mama Minute — because sometimes, you just need a minute. A minute away from the weight of true crime. A minute away from the monotony. A break in tone.   A minute to be yourself, take care of yourself, and let your mind go somewhere else — even if it’s just for a minute. 🫶🏼 Our Sponsors: * Check out Armoire and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://www.armoire.style * Check out PharmaNutra and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.com * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mamamystery/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    48 min

  7. JAN 26

    Ep 226 : The Gentry House of Lies *PATREON EXCLUSIVE*

    To listen to the full episode, click here! Our Sponsors: * Check out Armoire and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://www.armoire.style * Check out PharmaNutra and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.com * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mamamystery/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    3 min
  8. TWD : Who Is Michael McKee, Homicide in England, Machete in Scotland, M/S in Idaho

    JAN 23

    TWD : Who Is Michael McKee, Homicide in England, Machete in Scotland, M/S in Idaho

    We begin with the latest developments in the murders of Spencer and Monique Tepe, including new context surrounding the suspect, his background, and unanswered questions investigators are still working through. From there, we move into a murder investigation in England following the discovery of human remains, a machete incident involving teenagers in Scotland, and multiple federal child exploitation sentences handed down across the U.S. We also cover a homicide-suicide near the Idaho-Wyoming border, a kidnapping and carjacking case that has now escalated to federal charges, and a violent gas station assault in Arkansas that left a young man seriously injured. Our Sponsors: * Check out Armoire and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://www.armoire.style * Check out PharmaNutra and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://pharmanutra-us.com * Check out TruDiagnostic and use my code MAMA for a great deal: https://www.trudiagnostic.com Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/mamamystery/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    22 min
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Mama Mystery is your go-to true crime podcast, delivering gripping, straightforward storytelling with a perfect balance of occasional banter. Every week, host Kelly dives deep into compelling cases, covering everything from well-known mysteries to lesser-known crimes deserving attention. With meticulously researched episodes told in a conversational, relatable style, Mama Mystery feels like you're discussing true crime with a close friend. Join Kelly—and occasionally, her husband Austin—every Tuesday as they unpack complex cases, explore evidence, discuss theories, and give voices to the victims. This show is perfect for you if you also love shows like Serialously, Crime Junkies or Housewives of True Crime; Mama Mystery brings you weekly episodes filled with thoughtful analysis, empathy, and genuine curiosity. Hit subscribe and become part of a true-crime community that's honest, respectful, and completely binge-worthy. Welcome to Mama Mystery!

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