Beauty and the Deceased

Amber Holick and Dianna Miller
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💋🔪Join us as we dive into murder, true crime, and the stories that keep us up at night. Welcome to Beauty & the Deceased—where things get pretty dark.

Episodes

  1. 1d ago

    Episode 6: The Kendrick Johnson Case

    Episode 6: The Kendrick Johnson Case On January 11, 2013, 17-year-old Kendrick Johnson was found dead. Authorities ruled his death an accident, but Kendrick’s family has spent more than a decade fighting for answers, believing there is much more to the story. From conflicting investigative findings and unanswered questions to disturbing discoveries surrounding his autopsy, Kendrick’s case has sparked national outrage and a relentless fight for justice. This week on Beauty and the Deceased, Dianna and Amber take a deep dive into the mysterious death of Kendrick Johnson, the controversial investigation that followed, and the questions that continue to haunt his family. Was Kendrick’s death truly a tragic accident, or is there more to this story than meets the eye? Join us as we unravel one of the most controversial and heartbreaking cases in recent history. 🔪💋Follow Beauty and the Deceased for more true crime, dark humor, and a little bit of girl talk. Apple Podcast Channel: https://.podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beauty-and-the-deceased/id6819044298 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@beautyandthedeceasedpod Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/beauty_and_the_deceased/gutm_source-ig_web_button_share sheet Website: www.beautyandthedeceasedpod.com Email us: info@beautyandthedeceasedpod.com Sources for this Episode: https://www.justice.gov/usao-mdga/pr/justice-department-closes-investigation-death-kendrick-johnson⁠ https://transcripts.cnn.com/show/acd/date/2013-09-03/segment/01?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://transcripts.cnn.com/show/acd/date/2013-09-03/segment/01⁠ https://transcripts.cnn.com/show/cnr/date/2013-11-23/segment/09⁠ https://cnnpressroom.blogs.cnn.com/2013/11/22/ac360-victorblackwellcnn-reports-video-evidence-in-kendrick-johnson-tapes-altered/⁠ https://uncovered.com/cases/kendrick-johnson⁠

  2. Nov 5

    Episode 5: The Tamla Horsford Case

    Episode Five: The Tamla Horsford Case What was supposed to be a fun girls’ night in turned into a tragedy that would leave a family searching for answers. In November 2018, 40-year-old Tamla Horsford attended an adult sleepover at a friend’s home in Cumming, Georgia. The following morning, Tamla was found dead in the backyard, beneath the home’s elevated deck. Authorities ruled her death an accident, but troubling questions surrounding the events of that night, conflicting accounts, and concerns about the investigation have fueled years of speculation. Was Tamla’s death simply a tragic accident, or is there more to the story? Join Amber and Dianna as they dive into the mysterious death of Tamla Horsford, the investigation that followed, and the unanswered questions that continue to haunt this case. 💋🔪Follow Beauty and the Deceased for more true crime, dark humor, and a little bit of girl talk. Apple Podcast Channel: https:/_podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beauty-and-the-deceased/id6819044298 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@beautyandthedeceasedpod Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/beauty_and_the_deceased/3 utm_source=ig_web_button_share sheet Website: www.beautyandthedeceasedpod.com Email us: info@beautyandthedeceasedpod.com Sources for this episode: https://www.ajc.com/news/crime--law/breaking-sheriff-asks-gbi-reopen-case-death-forsyth-county-mother/VNO3qdSbPigbQLIaaCHVTM/?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://www.wsbtv.com/news/local/forsyth-county/tamla-horsford-fell-her-death-after-ga-slumber-party-her-friend-thinks-it-was-no-accident/XW2G46G4PRFVTCBKXO2BUM4K64/?outputType=amp&utm_source=chatgpt.com https://www.forsythnews.com/local/crime-courts/sheriffs-office-case-file-released-in-forsyth-county-womans-death/?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://forsythnews.cdn-anvilcms.net/media/documents/Tamla_Horsford_Investigation_set_1.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://people.com/crime/tamla-horsford-death-mom-party-accidental-family-suspicious/ https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Death_of_Tamla_Horsford https://www.killerqueenspodcast.com/the-death-of-tamla-horsford/

  3. Oct 28

    Episode 4: The Marlene Warren Case

    Episode 4: The Marlene Warren Case 🤡🎈 On a quiet Saturday morning in May 1990, a mysterious clown appeared at the front door of a Florida home carrying flowers and balloons. What seemed like an innocent surprise quickly turned into a horrifying nightmare. A bizarre disguise, a shocking murder, and a mystery that would haunt investigators for nearly three decades. As detectives began unraveling the truth, they uncovered a tangled web of secrets, betrayal, and a possible motive hiding in plain sight. In this episode of Beauty and the Deceased, Dianna and Amber dive into the chilling murder of Marlene Warren, the investigation that went cold for years, and the unexpected breakthrough that finally brought answers. Because sometimes the scariest thing about a clown isn’t what’s behind the makeup… it’s who’s underneath it. 💋🩸 Follow Beauty and the Deceased for more true crime, dark humor, and cases that will leave you questioning everything. Apple Podcast Channel: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beauty-and-the-deceased/id6819044298 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@beautyandthedeceasedpod Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/beauty_and the deceased/? utm_source=ig_web button share sheet Website: www.beautyandthedeceasedpod.com Email us: info@beautyandthedeceasedpod.com Sources:https://www.cbsnews.com/news/florida-killer-clown-case-sheila-keen-warren-marlene-warren-murder-48-hours/ https://www.cbsnews.com/news/sheila-keen-warren-marlene-warren-murder-florida-killer-clown-case/ https://www.yahoo.com/news/true-crime-clown-murder-wellington-090829730.html https://abcnews.com/US/police-arrest-woman-killer-clown-cold-case/story?id=50119576 https://www.wptv.com/news/region-c-palm-beach-county/wellington/killer-clown-murder-documents-show-evidence-case-detectives-built-over-27-years https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/person-of-interest-in-killer-clown-cold-case-speaks-to-48-hours/ https://abc17news.com/news/ap-national-news/2023/04/25/floridas-killer-clown-case-finally-ends-with-plea-deal/ https://www.aetv.com/articles/marlene-warren-clown-murder-1990 https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/florida-woman-pleads-guilty-in-killer-clown-murder/ https://apnews.com/article/53f78ff2c505a277894a55b4cbd8e564

  4. Oct 22

    Episode 3: The Brittanee Drexel Case

    Episode 3: The Brittanee Drexel Case What was supposed to be a fun spring break getaway turned into a nightmare that would haunt a family for more than a decade. In April 2009, 17-year-old Brittanee Drexel traveled from Rochester, New York, to Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, without her mother’s permission. But on the evening of April 25, Brittanee walked out of a friend’s hotel and seemingly vanished without a trace. For 13 years, her disappearance was surrounded by disturbing rumors, false leads, and heartbreaking questions. What really happened to Brittanee that night? Who was responsible? And why did it take so long to uncover the truth? In this episode of Beauty and the Deceased, we unravel the disappearance of Brittanee Drexel, the investigation that captivated the nation, and the devastating truth that finally came to light. Because some secrets don’t stay buried forever. 💋Follow Beauty and the Deceased for more true crime, dark humor, and a little bit of girl talk. Apple Podcast Channel: https://.podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beauty-and-the- deceased/id6819044298 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@beautyandthedeceasedpod Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/beauty_and_the_deceased/? utm_source=ig_web_button_share sheet Website: www.beautyandthedeceasedpod.com Email us: info@beautyandthedeceasedpod.com Sources for this episode: https://www.justice.gov/usao-sc/pr/georgetown-woman-sentenced-18-years-lying-fbi-during-brittanee-drexel-investigation https://www.justice.gov/usao-sc/pr/georgetown-woman-pleads-guilty-lying-federal-investigators https://www.live5news.com/2022/10/19/timeline-look-back-major-developments-brittanee-drexel-case/ https://www.live5news.com/2022/11/03/timeline-search-cellphone-2009-eventually-led-killers-confession/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2022/05/17/brittanee-drexel-found-raymond-moody-charged/ https://www.myrtlebeachonline.com/news/local/article261533907.h

  5. Oct 14

    Episode 2: The Chelsea Bruck Case

    Episode 2: The Chelsea Bruck Case A Halloween party. Hundreds of strangers. One young woman who would never make it home. On October 25, 2014, 22-year-old Chelsea Bruck attended a massive outdoor Halloween party in a small Michigan town, dressed as Poison Ivy. What was supposed to be a night of costumes, music, and fun quickly turned into a nightmare when Chelsea vanished without a trace. With hundreds of partygoers, conflicting witness accounts, mysterious individuals, and very few answers, investigators were left trying to piece together what really happened that night. Who was the last person to see Chelsea alive? What happened after the party? And how could someone disappear from an event surrounded by so many people? In Episode 2 of Beauty and the Deceased, Dianna and Amber dive into the chilling disappearance and murder of Chelsea Bruck, the twists and turns of the investigation, and the disturbing truth that would eventually come to light. Because sometimes the scariest thing at a Halloween party isn’t someone wearing a mask. 💋 Follow Beauty and the Deceased for more true crime, dark humor, and a little bit of girl talk. Apple Podcast Channel: https://.podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beauty-and-the- deceased/id6819044298 YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@beautyandthedeceasedpod Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/beauty_and_the_deceased/? utm_source=ig_web_button_share sheet Website: www.beautyandthedeceasedpod.com Email us: info@beautyandthedeceasedpod.com Sources for this episode: https://law.justia.com/cases/michigan/court-of-appeals-unpublished/2019/339659.html https://www.cbsnews.com/news/cops-search-for-clues-in-halloween-party-disappearance-of-chelsea-bruck/ https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/chelsea-bruck-chilling-details-emerge-in-death-of-woman-last-seen-at-halloween-party/ https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/man-ordered-to-trial-for-murder-of-chelsea-bruck-after-2014-halloween-party/ https://www.cbsnews.com/news/chelsea-bruck-case-man-convicted-of-murder-in-killing-after-halloween-party/ https://www.cbsnews.com/detroit/news/guilty-verdict-in-halloween-party-murder-of-chelsea-bruck/ https://www.clickondetroit.com/news/2019/01/09/court-of-appeals-upholds-life-sentence-for-daniel-clay-in-2014-murder-of-chelsea-bruck/ https://www.monroeccc.edu/news/2019/chelsea-bruck-memorial-scholarship https://www.courts.michigan.gov/siteassets/case-documents/uploads/OPINIONS/FINAL/COA/20190108_C339659_48_339659.OPN.PDF

  6. Oct 4

    Episode 1: The Rachel Morin Case

    Episode 1: The Rachel Morin Case On August 5, 2023, 37-year-old mother of five Rachel Morin went for a run along the Ma & Pa Trail in Bel Air, Maryland—and never came home. By the following day, the search for Rachel had become a murder investigation, leaving her family and an entire community desperate for answers. In the first official episode of Beauty and the Deceased, we take you through Rachel’s case from the beginning: the timeline of her disappearance, the discovery that devastated a community, the people investigators initially looked at, the DNA evidence that would eventually connect her murder to another violent crime hundreds of miles away, and the investigation that ultimately led authorities to her killer. We also talk about Rachel beyond the headlines—the mother, daughter, sister, and friend whose life was taken far too soon. Join us as we break down the case that hit especially close to home for us here in Maryland. Apple Podcast Channel: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/beauty-and-the-deceased/id6819044298   YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@beautyandthedeceasedpod   Instagram Page: https://www.instagram.com/beauty_and_the_deceased/?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet Website: www.beautyandthedeceasedpod.com Email us: info@beautyandthedeceasedpod.com Sources for this episode: https://crimetimelines.com/rachel-morin-case-files/#records https://www.cbsnews.com/amp/baltimore/news/testimony-rachel-morin-murdered-victor-hernandez-martinez-maryland-harford-bel-air/ https://www.evansfuneralchapel.com/obituaries/Rachel-H-Morin?obId=42729459 https://www.cbsnews.com/baltimore/news/rachel-morin-killer-maryland-victor-martinez-hernandez-bel-air-murder-trail/?utm_source=chatgpt.com https://www.harfordcountystatesattorney.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/VMH-PR-Sentenicng-8-11-25.pdf?utm_source=chatgpt.com

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💋🔪Join us as we dive into murder, true crime, and the stories that keep us up at night. Welcome to Beauty & the Deceased—where things get pretty dark.

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  • Creator
    Amber Holick and Dianna Miller
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Amber Holick and Dianna Miller
  • Show Website
    Beauty and the Deceased

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