Don't Blame The Mom

Hannah and Irish Kate
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Don't Blame The Mom is a weekly true crime podcast where friends Hannah & Kate discuss and dive into cases of the worlds most infamous serial killers from around the world. From the most notorious investigations to some more obscure, these fascinating cases won't fail to shock. Whilst some killers and psychologists have tried to blame the Mom or a parental killer on the reason these evil acts have been committed... we'll let you decide where the blame lies; if its nature, nurture or perhaps both.

  1. 3d ago

    Ep188 (1/2): The Murder of Joanna Yeates

    It was December 17th as 25 year old Joanna Yeates said goodbye to her boyfriend & went out for drinks with colleagues in Clifton, Bristol in England. Later that evening she made her way home but by the following day Joanna had vanished . Her family were terrified and a huge search was launched for Joanna , as the days passed fears for her safe return deepened . When she was eventually found murdered police zoned in on a suspect and the British media hounded the man, assuming he would eventually be charged . However the intense vilification of one individual meant for a while Joanna's real killer, a married man named Vincent Tabak, was able to slip by unnoticed.... As her devastated family were left to try to navigate life without their beloved daughter her story continued to receive huge press coverage in the UK. Ultimately the way the tabloids nearly destroyed an innocent man's life highlighted big issues leading to important changes in the way the media cover cases like Joanna's in the future.... This is episode 187: The murder of Joanna Yeates. **Crime Talk Time Stamp: 8 minutes 05 seconds Sources: BBC / Bristol News / Gloucester Citizen / The Guardian / https://helpfindjo.wordpress.com/ / Channel 4 / Sky News / The Standard / Bristol Post / Documentary by abacus media The Murder of Joanna Yeates See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  2. Sep 28

    Ep187: Scotland's Youngest Killer - The Murder of Jamie Campbell

    In 1990 a 3 year old boy Jamie Campbell was happily playing in his grandmother's garden before he was lured away in Drumchapel, Glasgow. The community were devastated when his body was found, revealing he had been subjected to a brutal and violent ordeal by his killer during his final moments. When local boy Richard Keith was soon arrested for Jamie's heinous murder it sent shock waves across the country when details of his background & age were revealed.  His killer was just 11 years old . When he was sentenced for his wicked crime he became Scotlands youngest killer.  The fact that a troubled, dangerous child had been living so close & that his previous behaviour showed he was a ticking time bomb caused even more distress to Jamie's devastated family. This was only deepened when three years later a very similar case occurred in Liverpool. 2 year old James Bulger was also murdered by two 10 year old boys. Jamie Campbells family were left questioning why this equally horrific case received far more press attention than Jamie's murder. When Jamie's killer Richard Keith was released after serving just 8 years it has raised many questions.  Can someone capable of so much cruelty at such a young age ever really be rehabilitated? Is it fair that Keith is able to live freely in the community with his whole life ahead of him whilst he had stolen his innocent victims future from him in such a brutal way ?   This is episode 187  Scotland's Youngest Killer- The Murder Of Jamie Campbell. Crime Talk Time Stamp: 5 mins 04 seconds Sources: The Guardian / The Glasgow Times / LBC / Jeremy Kyle Show / Herald Scotland / The Sun / BBC Scotland / UK dtatabase / See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  3. Sep 21

    Ep186: She Was The Youngest Woman on Death Row - Christa Pike The Murder of Colleen Slemmer

    On a cold January night in 1995, nineteen -year-old Colleen Slemmer left the Job Corps Centre in Knoxville, Tennessee with three of her peers. Like many other young people attending Job Corp, Colleen was there hoping to build a better future for herself. She was young, she was away from home, and had her whole life ahead of her. But that night, the 12th of January 1995, Colleen was lured out of the dorms by three of her peers… Students she knew but whom harboured malicious intent against her and while four students signed out of the campus including Colleen ,only three would sign back in. By the following morning, a quiet corner of Knoxville had become the scene of a horrific murder, a murder that still haunts the area to this day. As investigators began piecing together the events of that night, they uncovered a story involving jealousy, manipulation and a group of young people whose lives would be changed forever. And at the centre of it all was nineteen-year-old victim Colleen Slemmer. So, what happened to Colleen on that January night — and how did a young woman who was simply trying to make a new start, become the victim of such a shocking crime? Today we are going to take a deep dive into a case that shook Konxville, Tenneesse to its core. This is Ep186: The Youngest Woman on Death Row - Christa Pike The Murder of Colleen Slemmer Crime Talk Time Stamp: 8 mins 43 seconds Sources: Knox News / First Coast News / WBIR Channel 10 News / Supremecourt.gov / US Court of Appeals / Investigation Discovery / Chattanoogan.com / wikipedia / Medium / Cornell Law School / Volopedia / See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  4. Sep 14

    Ep185 (2/2): The Family Murders - A Deadly Network

    In 1979 teenage boys & young men suddenly began to disappear from the streets of Adelaide, South Australia. Their disappearances quickly turned sinister as the bodies of 5 innocent victims aged between 14 and 25, were discovered. They had been horrifically tortured over a period of time & murdered. It was clear the murders were not the work of one lone perpetrator, but by an organised group of sexually sadistic paedophiles made up of affluent and professional men. The crimes committed by this deadly ring led to them being known as 'the family'. Australian police believe this terrifying network of predators was made up of at least 12 active members some of whom had respectable jobs & substantial wealth. Their reputations on the surface enabled them to operate successfully & undetected allowing them to kill victims without the worry of being caught. A factor that has made it difficult to bring most of the perpetrators to justice That was until a local popular newsreader’s 15-year-old son Richard Kelvin was abducted and killed. Richard’s death led to only one member of 'the family' being charged for his murder, Bevan Spencer Von Einem. In 2025 Von Einem took the many secrets of who else was involved to his grave. Meaning some suspects are still alive & still walking free amongst us to this day.... it has been over four decades & still the families of the victims still ask for answers, for justice & for the suppression orders protecting the murder suspects to be lifted. We hope with enough pressure from the community & the media that one day they will..... This is episode 185: 'The Family' Murders - A Deadly Network Crime Talk Time Stamp: 8:00 ish If you have any information about any of the murders or abductions please call crime stoppers on 1800 333 000 . There is a £1 million reward Sources: Frozen Lies by Debi Marshall / ABC News Australia / Crime Stoppers Australia / Wikipedia / Murder Index / familymurders.com / unresolved.me / Networked Knowledge / See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  5. Sep 7

    Ep184 (1/2): 'The Family Murders' : A Deadly Network

    Young teenage boys & young men began to disappear from the streets of Adelaide, South Australia in 1979. The disappearances became far more sinister as one by one their bodies began turning up. Five young men, aged between 14 & 25 were found. They had been drugged, tortured & murdered. Police suspected this was the macabre work of an organised group of sexually sadistic paedophiles made up of affluent & professional men. The crimes committed by this deadly ring led to them being known as 'the family'. It's believed this terrifying network of predators was made up of at least 12 active members some of whom had respectable jobs & substantial wealth. Their reputations on the surface enabled them to operate successfully & undetected allowing them to kill young victims without the worry of being caught. A factor that has made it more difficult to bring most of the perpetrators to justice until a local popular newsreader’s 15-year-old son Richard Kelvin was abducted & killed.   Richard’s death led to only one member of 'the family' being charged for his murder, Bevan Spencer Von Einem. In 2025 he took many secrets of who else was involved to his grave. Meaning some suspects are still alive & still walking free amongst us to this day.... Over 40 years later the families of the victims still ask for answers, for justice & for the suppression orders protecting the murder suspects to be lifted .... We hope with enough pressure from the community & the media that one day they will..... This is episode 184: 'The Family' Murders - A Deadly Network **Crime Talk Time Stamp: 10: 30 minutes in** If you have any information on any of the murders or of 'the family' contact Crimestoppers Australia on 1800 333 000. Sources: Frozen Lies by Debi Marshall / ABC News Australia / Crime Stoppers Australia / Wikipedia / Murder Index / familymurders.com / unresolved.me / Networked Knowledge / See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  6. Aug 31

    Ep183: The OnlyFans Killer Courtney Clenney -The Murder of Christian Obumseli

    25 year old Courtney Clenney seemed to lead a glamorous lifestyle, at least that's it appeared to her millions of followers on social media. However all of that would change on April 3rd 2022 when 911 operators in Miami, Florida received a frantic call reporting that someone was injured inside an apartment.   The caller was Clenney, she had fatally stabbed her boyfriend 27 year old Christian Obumseli, & she was arrested for his murder. This case gained widespread media attention when people realised the Only Fans creator had a history of aggression & violence not only during their tumultuous relationship but also throughout her past. As Clenney recently agreed to plead guilty to manslaughter narrowly avoiding what could have been a 30 year prison sentence many believe she got off way too lightly.  Some even questioned if she received a more lenient sentence because hers was a case of a female killing her male partner rather than the other way around. Today's case highlights some important points, & shows just how quickly violence in a toxic relationship can escalate.  And just how quickly these situations can even turn deadly..... This is episode 183: The OnlyFans Killer Courtney Clenney -The Murder of Christian Obumseli Crime Talk Time Stamp: 5 mins 56 seconds Sources: TMZ investigates The Killer Onlyfans Model / CBS News / Court TV / Justice.gov / cbs12 / NBC Miami / Prison Legal News / ABC News See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  7. Aug 24

    Ep182 : Terrorised To Death? - The Tragic Case Of Mica Miller

    30 year old Mica Miller & her husband John Paul who was the local pastor of their church in South Carolina, had separated in 2024.  But sadly for Mica this parting of ways was anything but amicable. Infact she would allegedly be subjected to months of harassment as she was hounded & tormented by her estranged husband. So much so that her family believe she was driven to the point of desperation & after living in fear of the daily threats she took her own life. Videos of John Paul's strange manner whilst announcing her death in church soon leaked out to the media. Along with shocking details of the abuse & threats he subjected Mica to in the lead up to her death. Many in the community were shocked to learn that a pastor of seemingly good faith on the surface had been tracking & threatening Mica to the point where she was terrified he would kill her. John Paul has been charged with cyber stalking & making false statements & his trial is fast approaching.  Whatever the outcome, Mica's case about the tragic death of such a bright young woman continues to shine a light on some very important questions. Questions that like in many abusive relationships, have been lost in a grey area for far too long.  How far can one be pushed & terrorised by a partner until they finally crack under the pressure?  How long can one be tormented by a coercively controlling ex before they feel the only way to escape the fear is to take their own life? And at what point does one become culpable in the death of another through their abusive actions , even if they did not pull the trigger themselves ?  This is episode 182 : Terrorised To Death?  The Tragic Case Of Mica Miller Crime Talk Time Stamp: 9 mins 56 seconds Sources: Komonews / Court TV / Independent.co.uk / WMBF News / WBTW.com / Unilad / BBC News / the Sun / Rayo / Justice.gov / WDBJ7.com / Newsnation.com / Time / People See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

  8. Aug 17

    Ep181 (2/2) A House of Horrors- The Wicked Crimes Of Michelle Knotek

    Michelle Knotek systematically tortured & murdered two people who lived at her farmhouse in Raymond, Washington between 1994 & 2003. She is also believed to have ordered the murder of her 17 year old nephew Shane who was killed by her husband David during that time. But her shocking crimes don't end there as this evil matriarch known as 'Shelly' is also the suspect in at least one other death, bringing the total of lives lost at her hands to four. From the outside, she looked like the very definition of kindness & compassion however in reality this was far from the case .... Because behind the doors of their home a very different, far more deadly kind of reality existed. At the centre of it all was Shelly whose carefully crafted warm persona could vanish in an instant.  Thus revealing a woman who was manipulative, extremely sadistic & capable of extraordinary cruelty to all around her. The depths of depravity her torture methods went to go beyond even the scenes of a horror film . The people she claimed to love would become trapped in her twisted web & before they had time to escape would be subjected to a nightmare of psychological & extreme physical abuse, systematic prolonged torture, & ultimately, murder...... Her sadistic crimes were only uncovered in 2003 thanks to her brave daughters finally breaking away from their evil mothers control & exposing the four deaths that she & David were responsible for to the world ....... This is episode 181: (2/2) A House of Horrors - The Wicked Crimes of Michelle Knotek Part 2 **Crime Talk Time Stamp: 8 mins 21 seconds Sources: Book - If You Tell by Gregg Olsen / Wicked Attraction Season 3 ep2 / All that's interesting / Wikipedia / New York Post /  See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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Don't Blame The Mom is a weekly true crime podcast where friends Hannah & Kate discuss and dive into cases of the worlds most infamous serial killers from around the world. From the most notorious investigations to some more obscure, these fascinating cases won't fail to shock. Whilst some killers and psychologists have tried to blame the Mom or a parental killer on the reason these evil acts have been committed... we'll let you decide where the blame lies; if its nature, nurture or perhaps both.

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  • Creator
    Hannah and Irish Kate
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    188
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Don't Blame The Mom
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