Dead Serious

Ames Marie

Welcome to Dead Serious. This is the show where we cover true crime — the cases, the courts, and the absolutely unhinged way everyone loses their minds about it. We take the crimes seriously. We take the victims seriously. Everything else is fair game.

Episodes

  1. 4d ago

    Like, Seriously? Mica Miller

    Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we’re diving into the documentary Death of the Pastor’s Wife — the unsettling, infuriating, and deeply complicated story of Mica Miller, whose death was quickly labeled a suicide… while absolutely nothing about the surrounding circumstances feels straightforward. I break down the documentary’s biggest revelations, the timeline that makes your eyebrows hit the ceiling, the behavior that makes you want to throw your phone across the room, and the questions the film raises about power, control, and the narratives people rush to protect. We’re talking church politics, messy relationships, suspicious decisions, and the kind of “nothing to see here” energy that makes you say: Like, seriously? If you watched the documentary and walked away with more questions than answers, same. Let’s get into what the film shows, what it doesn’t, and why Mica’s story deserves far more scrutiny — and far more truth — than it’s been given. Sources: Gasparro, M., & Nason, J. W. (Directors). (2026). Death of the Pastor's Wife [Television docuseries]. Netflix Death of the Pastor's Wife (TV Series 2026) ⭐ 6.7 | Documentary Support the show Social Media: dead_seriouspod  APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1896929129  SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0QcspQIAcBaK2ZsoSzwYnE?si=2D6M514USTaYKXsJ8TKASw  Edited by:  Buzcar Wojciech At Dead Serious, I strive to tell stories truthfully. Press media and other resources can not always be verified.

  2. Sep 3

    True Crime Updates and Lindsay Clancy

    Send us Fan Mail First up: the Lindsay Clancy trial. The jury has officially headed into deliberations, and while we’re not talking verdicts yet, we are talking about what this means, how we got here, and why this case continues to emotionally drain everyone involved, including me, you, and probably the courthouse janitorial staff. It’s the final stretch, and the tension is thick enough to cut with one of those CVS scissors they keep behind the counter. Then we jump over to Idaho, where Bryan Kohberger is back in the news — this time for his appeal. Because of course he is. We break down what he’s arguing, what it means for the case, and why this man refuses to exit the spotlight even for a moment. And finally, because true crime never stops being bizarre, we talk about the latest headline that made me audibly say “Like… seriously?” — Chris Watts wanting to get married. Yes. Married. Because nothing says “I’ve learned from my mistakes” like trying to start a new life partner journey from a prison cell after annihilating your entire family. I have thoughts. Many thoughts. If you’re here for sharp commentary, legal updates, and the occasional “I need a nap after this,” you’re in the right place. Let’s get into it. Sources: Court TV Live https://www.dailymail.com/crime-desk/article-15924057/chris-watts-new-wife-lizzie-prison-marriage-wisconsin.html https://6abc.com/story/bryan-kohberger-granted-new-hearing-bid-take-back-guilty-plea-idaho-murders-court-filings/19740058/ Support the show Social Media: dead_seriouspod  APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1896929129  SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0QcspQIAcBaK2ZsoSzwYnE?si=2D6M514USTaYKXsJ8TKASw  Edited by:  Buzcar Wojciech At Dead Serious, I strive to tell stories truthfully. Press media and other resources can not always be verified.

  3. Aug 24

    Frozen Silence: What Happened To Baby Nicole?

    Send us Fan Mail On December 27, 1989, ten‑month‑old Nicole Lee Hattamer was reported missing from her family’s home in Holcombe, Wisconsin. Hours later, she was found face‑down in the snow, just yards from the house — still alive long enough to grasp a blade of grass before dying from exposure and blunt‑force trauma. Inside the home were multiple adults and children. All of them said they didn’t know how Nicole left the house. Investigators determined she could not have wandered out on her own. Someone carried her outside. Someone left her there. More than three decades later, no arrests have ever been made, and the case remains one of Chippewa County’s most haunting unsolved child homicides. This episode examines the timeline, the investigation, the silence inside the home, and the lingering question: Who killed Nicole — and why has no one been held accountable? If you have any information on this case, please call the Chippewa County Sheriff's Office at 715-726-7701. --- Send me fanmail! https://www.buzzsprout.com/2624752/fan_mail/new  Instagram: dead_seriouspod  Facebook: dead_seriouspod  APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1896929129  SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0QcspQIAcBaK2ZsoSzwYnE?si=2D6M514USTaYKXsJ8TKASw  Edited by: Wojciech, B   At Dead Serious, I strive to tell stories truthfully; however, press media and other sources can not always be verified. SHOW SOURCES: Chippewa Herald-Telegram, Chippewa Falls, WI — original reporting beginning December 27, 1989 (available via Newspapers.com archive)The Chippewa Herald — February 1999 reporting on DA Tim Scobie's decision not to charge following the December 1998 John Doe hearingWEAU-TV (Eau Claire) — anniversary segment featuring retired Sheriff Doug Ellis, lead investigatorRobert M. Dudley, Cold Cases of West Central Wisconsin — includes a chapter on the Hattamer caseR.L. Edinger, Snow Angel — book-length treatment of the caseSupport the show Social Media: dead_seriouspod  APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1896929129  SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0QcspQIAcBaK2ZsoSzwYnE?si=2D6M514USTaYKXsJ8TKASw  Edited by:  Buzcar Wojciech At Dead Serious, I strive to tell stories truthfully. Press media and other resources can not always be verified.

  4. Aug 20

    Like, Seriously? Lindsay Clancy Trial (Part 2)

    Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Like, Seriously?, where we break down the latest developments in the Massachusetts vs. Lindsay Clancy trial — a case that’s equal parts devastating, complicated, and emotionally exhausting. Each week, we’re unpacking what happened in court: the testimony, the evidence, the legal strategy, and the moments that made everyone collectively lose the will to function. This episode continues our coverage of the trial surrounding the deaths of Cora (5), Dawson (3), and Callan (7 months), and the question at the center of it all: Was this premeditated murder, or the catastrophic collapse of a woman suffering from postpartum psychosis? We’ll walk through the week’s testimony, highlight the prosecution’s narrative, the defense’s counterarguments, and give you the context you need to understand how each witness fits into the bigger picture. And yes — you’ll get my signature commentary, sarcasm, and “I’m tired of everyone’s nonsense” tone, because if we’re going to cover a case this heavy, we’re at least going to be honest about it.  Listen wherever you get your podcasts! SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0QcspQIAcBaK2ZsoSzwYnE?si=2D6M514USTaYKXsJ8TKASw  APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1896929129 At Dead Serious, I strive to tell stories truthfully. Press, media, and other resources can not always be verified. All information is in the show notes.  Edited by: Wojciech B. Sources: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/08/10/metro/lindsay-clancy-trial-live-updates/ https://abc7ny.com/post/lindsay-clancy-trial-today-mothers-diary-chronicled-desperation-brain-fog-before-she-killed-3-kids/19623900/ https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/lindsay-clancy-trial-tiktok-emily-thorndike-mclean-hospital/ https://www.yahoo.com/news/us/articles/lawyers-lindsay-clancy-case-heated-195405727.html https://www.courttv.com/news/thats-it-lindsay-clancys-defense-attorney-challenges-digital-evidence-prosecutors-say-prove-she-murdered-her-kids/ https://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/lindsay-clancy-trial-recap-no-court-friday/3997697/CourtTV Live Support the show Social Media: dead_seriouspod  APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1896929129  SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0QcspQIAcBaK2ZsoSzwYnE?si=2D6M514USTaYKXsJ8TKASw  Edited by:  Buzcar Wojciech At Dead Serious, I strive to tell stories truthfully. Press media and other resources can not always be verified.

  5. Jul 29

    He Stopped at a Hardware Store - Janet Acosta

    Send us Fan Mail On April 25, 2000, Janet Acosta sat in her van at Watson Island during her lunch break, reading a book in the shade. She was 49 years old, a production worker at the Miami Herald, and she was minding her own business in a way that she absolutely should have been allowed to keep doing. She wasn't. What followed was 140 miles of highway — Miami to the Florida Keys — that ended on Cudjoe Key, in a patch of ground where her body lay for two days before anyone found her. Her killer was 23 years old, had a razor blade, and apparently had nowhere better to be. He confessed. He was convicted. He was sentenced to death in 2003. And then the legal system did what it does: it took its time. Twenty-five years later, on April 8, 2025, Michael Anthony Tanzi was executed by lethal injection in the state of Florida.   Instagram: dead_seriouspod   Facebook: dead_seriouspod   APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1896929129   SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0QcspQIAcBaK2ZsoSzwYnE?si=2D6M514USTaYKXsJ8TKASw   Edited by: Wojciech, B   Covert art: @curlyinkstudio (Instagram)   At Dead Serious, I strive to tell stories in a truthful manner, although press media and other resources can not always be verified. Support the show Social Media: dead_seriouspod  APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1896929129  SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0QcspQIAcBaK2ZsoSzwYnE?si=2D6M514USTaYKXsJ8TKASw  Edited by:  Buzcar Wojciech At Dead Serious, I strive to tell stories truthfully. Press media and other resources can not always be verified.

  6. Jul 14

    She Said She'd Be Right Back: Sharon Thor

    Send us Fan Mail Fifteen‑year‑old Sharon Thor left her Franklin Township, New Jersey home on October 26, 1982 after receiving a phone call from someone she seemed to know. She told her mother she’d be right back, climbed into a car with two men, and vanished. Three days later, her body was found in a wooded area near her home. Sharon had been beaten to death, suffering severe blunt‑force trauma to her head and ribs, and the circumstances suggested a possible sexual assault. Sharon was a dedicated ballet student, just days away from her 16th birthday, and her murder remains unsolved more than four decades later. Her family continues to seek answers and hopes someone will finally come forward with the truth.  Instagram/Facebook: dead_seriouspod  APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1896929129  SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0QcspQIAcBaK2ZsoSzwYnE?si=2D6M514USTaYKXsJ8TKASw   Edited by: Wojciech, B  Covert art: @curlyinkstudio (Instagram)   At Dead Serious, I strive to tell stories truthfully. Press media and other resources can not always be verified.      Case Sources: https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/cold-case-spotlight/franklin-township-new-jersey-cold-case-sharon-thor-rcna22801377. https://projectcoldcase.org/2024/10/07/sharon-thor/ https://somersetprosnj.gov/resource-page/135 https://www.villagerstheatre.org/viewproductions/remembering-sharon/ https://www.pomc.org/online-support/catch-a-killer/sharon-thor/ https://storiesoftheunsolved.com/2024/01/14/sharon-thor/ Support the show Social Media: dead_seriouspod  APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1896929129  SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0QcspQIAcBaK2ZsoSzwYnE?si=2D6M514USTaYKXsJ8TKASw  Edited by:  Buzcar Wojciech At Dead Serious, I strive to tell stories truthfully. Press media and other resources can not always be verified.

  7. Jul 7

    She Said He Was the Monster, but the Evidence Said She Was Too. Karla Homolka and Paul Bernardo

    Send us Fan Mail Karla Homolka and Paul Bernardo were Canada’s worst couple, and not in the “we fight in IKEA” way — in the “we commit unspeakable crimes together” way. Between 1990 and 1992, three teenage girls were tortured and murdered while Karla insisted she was just a helpless bystander who happened to participate in everything. Convenient. For a while, the courts even believed her. Then the videotapes surfaced, and suddenly her “I was scared” routine didn’t look so much like fear and a lot more like acting. This episode walks through the crimes, the infamous plea deal, and the evidence that made it very clear Karla wasn’t dragged into darkness — she walked in, took notes, and held the door open.  Instagram & Facebook: dead_seriouspod  APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1896929129  SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0QcspQIAcBaK2ZsoSzwYnE?si=2D6M514USTaYKXsJ8TKASw  Edited by: Wojciech, B  Covert art: @curlyinkstudio (Instagram) At Dead Serious, I strive to tell stories truthfully. Press media and other resources can not always be verified. Case Sources: https://globalnews.ca/news/1619887/magnotta-jury-returns-after-seeing-gore-video-depicting-killing/  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Bernardo  https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/key-events-in-the-bernardo-homolka-case-1.933128  https://thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/paul-bernardo-and-karla-homolka-case Autopsy Presents Paul Bernardo and Karla Homolka, Part 1, YouTube https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Tammy_Homolka  Mascaraandmurder.blogspot.com https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/former-bernardo-lawyer-avoids-misconduct-charge-1.231714  https://www.google.com/search?client=safari&rls=en&q=did+any+laws+change+after+ken+murray+was+acqutted&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8  https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/paul-bernardo-s-lawyer-was-advised-to-hold-onto-the-tapes-1.228313  https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Michael_Baden#:~:text=Michael%20M.%20Baden%20(born%20July,the%20host%20of%20HBO's%20Autopsy.  Nally, J. (Director). (2021). Ken and Barbie Killers: The Lost Murder Tapes [TV mini-series].  Ken and Barbie Killers: The Lost Murder Tapes (Netflix) Don't F**k with Cats: Hunting an Internet Killer. Directed by Mark Lewis, Raw TV, 2019. Netflix. Support the show Social Media: dead_seriouspod  APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1896929129  SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0QcspQIAcBaK2ZsoSzwYnE?si=2D6M514USTaYKXsJ8TKASw  Edited by:  Buzcar Wojciech At Dead Serious, I strive to tell stories truthfully. Press media and other resources can not always be verified.

  8. Jul 3

    Like, Seriously? Maternal Instinct

    Send us Fan Mail Maternal Instinct tells the story of Taylor Parker, a woman who faked a pregnancy for months, murdered her friend Reagan Simmons‑Hancock, and cut her unborn baby from her womb in an attempt to pass the child off as her own. On October 9, 2020, Reagan — eight months pregnant and just 21 years old — was attacked in her New Boston, Texas home by someone she believed was a friend. Parker fled with the baby, staged a roadside “birth,” and was arrested within hours. The case is one of the most shocking examples of escalating deception turning into violence, and the documentary examines the lies, the investigation, the trial, and the community left reeling. Parker was convicted of capital murder and sentenced to death in 2022. *Correction: The baby in this story passed* Instagram: dead_seriouspod Facebook: dead_seriouspod APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1896929129 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0QcspQIAcBaK2ZsoSzwYnE?si=2D6M514USTaYKXsJ8TKASw   Edited by: Wojciech, B  Covert art: @curlyinkstudio (Instagram)   At Dead Serious, I strive to tell stories in a truthful manner, although press media and other resources can not always be verified. Case Sources:  https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/maternal-instinct-release-date-news  Dimmock, J. (Director). (2026). Maternal Instinct [Film]. Netflix. [1, 2] Support the show Social Media: dead_seriouspod  APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1896929129  SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0QcspQIAcBaK2ZsoSzwYnE?si=2D6M514USTaYKXsJ8TKASw  Edited by:  Buzcar Wojciech At Dead Serious, I strive to tell stories truthfully. Press media and other resources can not always be verified.

  9. Jul 3

    She Said Intruder, Texas Said Otherwise: Darlie Routier

    Send us Fan Mail On June 6, 1996, five-year-old Damon, and six-year- old Devon Routier were stabbed to death in their Rowlett, Texas home. The mother, Darlie Routier was found injured on the living room couch and claimed an intruder attacked her and the boys. Investigators quickly came a to a different conclusion, arguing the crime scene was staged, and her wounds were self-inflicted.  What followed was one of the most divisive trials in modern true crime--a conviction built on blood patterns, fibers, and a controversial home video, and decades of appeals that continue to split public opinion. This episode breaks down the crime, the investigation, and the long fight over what really happened in that house on Eagle Dr. Instagram: dead_seriouspod Facebook: dead_seriouspod APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1896929129 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0QcspQIAcBaK2ZsoSzwYnE?si=2D6M514USTaYKXsJ8TKASw Edited by: Wojciech, B Covert art: @curlyinkstudio (Instagram) At Dead Serious, I strive to tell stories in a truthful manner, although press media and other resources can not always be verified. Case Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Darlie_Routier https://www.tdcj.texas.gov/death_row/dr_info/routierdarlie.html https://www.txcourts.gov/All_Archived_Documents/ccaInformation/opinions/72795.htm https://www.injusticewatch.org/archive/2019/darlie-lynn-routier-remains-in-prison-awaiting-long-overdue-dna-testing/ https://www.aetv.com/articles/darlie-routier-children-murdered-june-           Support the show Social Media: dead_seriouspod  APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1896929129  SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0QcspQIAcBaK2ZsoSzwYnE?si=2D6M514USTaYKXsJ8TKASw  Edited by:  Buzcar Wojciech At Dead Serious, I strive to tell stories truthfully. Press media and other resources can not always be verified.

  10. Jul 3

    Eight Minutes: The Fatal Encounter of Michael Dale

    Send us Fan Mail In April 2023, 55‑year‑old Michael Dale died during a high‑risk fetish session with OnlyFans creator Michaela Brashaye Rylaarsdam in Escondido, California. What began as a consensual encounter escalated into a dangerous situation involving extreme restraint and restricted breathing. Video evidence later showed Dale struggling while unable to free himself. He was declared brain‑dead the next day. Rylaarsdam was charged and ultimately pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter, receiving a four‑year prison sentence. The case raised difficult questions about consent, safety, and responsibility in high‑risk fetish encounters — and how quickly a planned session can turn tragic when proper precautions aren’t taken. Instagram: dead_seriouspod Facebook: dead_seriouspod APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1896929129 SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0QcspQIAcBaK2ZsoSzwYnE?si=2D6M514USTaYKXsJ8TKASw Edited by: Wojciech, B Covert art: @curlyinkstudio (Instagram) Here at Dead Serious I strive to tell stories in a truthful matter although press media and other resources can not always be verified. Case Sources:  https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/onlyfans-model-suffocated-client-death-163432103.html https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2026-05-11/onlyfans-creator-pleads-guilty-to-suffocating-socal-man-to-death https://ktla.com/news/california/california-onlyfans-death-plea-deal/https://jobs.latimes.com/?_gl=1*15s9fus*_gcl_au*MjA2MzEwODI1MC4xNzc4OTU0MDM1 https://hounslowherald.com/onlyfans-model-pleads-guilty-to-involuntary-manslaughter-in-fatal-fetish-ca-p32069-390.htm https://torontosun.com/news/world/onlyfans-california-housewife-escort-guilty-kinky-sex-death https://www.marca.com/en/lifestyle/us-news/2026/05/08/who-is-michaela-rylaarsdam-the-housewife-living-double-life-who-killed-client-during-sexual-act.html Support the show Social Media: dead_seriouspod  APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1896929129  SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0QcspQIAcBaK2ZsoSzwYnE?si=2D6M514USTaYKXsJ8TKASw  Edited by:  Buzcar Wojciech At Dead Serious, I strive to tell stories truthfully. Press media and other resources can not always be verified.

    Eight Minutes: The Fatal Encounter of Michael Dale
  11. Jul 3

    Influencer, Instability, and a Knife: The Clenney-Obumseli Story

    Send us Fan Mail The homicide of Christian Obumseli inside a Miami luxury high‑rise became one of the most polarizing true‑crime cases in recent memory — and not just because the defendant is influencer and OnlyFans model Courtney Clenney. This episode of Dead Serious breaks down the relationship, the timeline, the evidence, and the courtroom battles that have kept this case in headlines for years. Ames Marie dives into the volatile dynamic between Clenney and Obumseli, the bodycam footage that fueled online outrage, the prosecution’s second‑degree murder charge, and the defense’s insistence that the stabbing was self‑defense. We’ll also look at the hearings, the delays, the denied bond, and the side‑quests involving Clenney’s parents and a mysteriously accessed laptop. @dead_seriouspod Listen on Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1896929129 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0QcspQIAcBaK2ZsoSzwYnE?si=2D6M514USTaYKXsJ8TKASw Here at Dead Serious I strive to tell stories in a truthful matter although press media and other resources can not always be verified. Case Sources: https://www.courttv.com/tag/courtney-clenney/ https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/miami-onlyfans-model-accused-of-murder-seeks-to-disqualify-state-attorneys-office/3604617/ https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/crime/article312512111.html https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/celebrity/articles/courtney-clenney-blows-kisses-court-064237707.html https://people.com/courtney-clenney-onlyfans-model-killed-boyfriend-miami-murder-or-self-defense-8623553 https://www.nbcmiami.com/video/multimedia/elevator-video-shows-violent-encounter-between-courtney-clenney-and-christian-obumseli/2833645/ https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/aug/11/courtney-tailor-instagram-murder-charge Viewer Discretion Advised: The Story of OnlyFans and Courtney Clenney. Directed by Victoria Duley, Tubi, 2024. Edited By: Wojciech B Cover Art: @curlyinkstudio Support the show Social Media: dead_seriouspod  APPLE: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1896929129  SPOTIFY: https://open.spotify.com/episode/0QcspQIAcBaK2ZsoSzwYnE?si=2D6M514USTaYKXsJ8TKASw  Edited by:  Buzcar Wojciech At Dead Serious, I strive to tell stories truthfully. Press media and other resources can not always be verified.

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Welcome to Dead Serious. This is the show where we cover true crime — the cases, the courts, and the absolutely unhinged way everyone loses their minds about it. We take the crimes seriously. We take the victims seriously. Everything else is fair game.