72 episodes
Check The Locks: A True Crime Podcast Olivia Cornu & John Conner
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4.8 • 145 Ratings
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John Conner & Olivia Cornu are exploring some of the craziest true crime cases of all time in a brand new, weekly, interactive podcast, where the listeners get a say in just how scary each true crime case really is. If you find yourself falling asleep to serial killer documentaries, researching true crime cases, and spending your free time thinking about what makes a murderer snap, then Check the Locks needs your killer instincts to decide - which cases are evil enough to make you check your locks?
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Episode 46: A Deadly Attraction
A beloved Vermont teacher leaves her home to help a friend with car trouble. When her vehicle turns up idling on the side of the road, with her 2-year-old son still in the backseat, police know something terrible has happened. And when police locate the body in a nearby river, their worst fears become a reality. As police investigate, a story of sex and domination unfolds. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Melissa Jenkins. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?
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Snapped: Killer Couples - E10E09
Single Mom Schoolteacher Taken And Killed In A Murderous Would-Be Menage A Trois
Melissa Jenkins Case | The Vermont Wiki
Vermont police believe body found is that of Melissa Jenkins, missing St. Johnsbury teacher
Vermont Teacher Melissa Jenkins Was Murdered, Autopsy Concludes - ABC News
Melissa Jenkins murder - Boston.com
Vermont Police Believe They've Found Missing Teacher's Body - CBS Boston
Couple Arrested For Murder Of Vermont Teacher - CBS Boston
Couple convicted in teacher killing seek divorce | AP News
Supreme Court upholds Allen Prue's murder conviction
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Short on Time #23: The San Francisco Witch Killers
Two divorcees with a history of mental illness and psychedelic drug use meet and fall in love instantly. But what starts as a love story quickly turns into a dark murder spree. Years later, the daughter of one of the convicted killers shares her story. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the San Francisco Witch Killers. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?
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A Woman Had Happy Childhood Memories of Her 'Loving' Dad. Then She Found Out He Was a Serial Killer
The San Francisco Witch Killers
https://www.ranker.com/list/san-francisco-witch-killers/ella-talkin
Female Serial Killer Suzan Carson (The San Francisco Witch Killer...
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Episode 45: The Murder of Pamela Carnahan
A woman fails to pick her daughter up from the bus stop and is found murdered in her apartment later that day. She was stabbed over 20 times. Police have no leads as to who would have wanted to kill her. And when a second body shows up, they fear they may have a serial killer on their hands. But are things really as they seem? Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Pamela Carnahan. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?
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STATE v. GARNETT (2019) | FindLaw
Brad Jeansonne pleads to manslaughter for 2014 death of Sheterica Brewer
Murder trial gets new date
Murder of Pamela Carnahan by Julius Garnett examined on Southern Gothic
Julius Garnett sentenced to life, curses out Carnahan family, removed from court
Garnett Trial: Carnahan stabbed more than 20 times, bitten, robbed
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True Crime for the Short on Time #22: Another Killer Boyfriend
When a Maryland teacher doesn't show up for her first day of school, friends and family begin to fear the worst. The woman's boyfriend participates in press conferences asking for her return. But to the police, something doesn't seem quite right. Could a dark secret lie behind the disappearance? Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the disappearance of Laura Wallen. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?
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Md. Man Gave Tearful Interview About Missing, Pregnant Girlfriend — Then Was Charged with Murder
What we know about the killing of pregnant Maryland 'teacher of the year' Laura Wallen - ABC News
Autopsy: Slain pregnant teacher Laura Wallen was shot in back of the head
Tyler Tessier Found Dead In Cell, Suicide Notes Found - CBS Baltimore
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Episode 44: Teenage Dirtbags
When a 15-year-old boy fails to return to his Florida home, his mother files a missing report. Word of his disappearance makes the local news when another local teen makes a startling confession. What follows is a tale of teenage love, drama, and murder. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Seath Jackson. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?
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Inside The Horrifying Murder Of 15-Year-Old Seath Jackson
Teen Triangle and Facebook Feud Lead to Murder of 15-Year-Old Florida Boy - ABC News
The Murder of Seath Jackson - A Tragic Tale
Woman convicted of teen’s murder to be released from prison
A Twisted Love Triangle: The Death of Seath Jackson
Hooper, Wright get life in prison in teen's death
Charlie Kay Ely, teen girl, gets life sentence for Fla. killing of Seath Tyler Jackson - CBS News
Sentence for Hooper now allows for parole
Justin Soto pleads guilty in Summerfield murder of Seath Jackson
Florida Man to be Sentenced For Helping Teens Dispose of Body
Michael Bargo trial begins in brutal murder of Seath Jackson
Michael Bargo pleads for his life at sentencing hearing
Florida Supreme Court upholds death sentence for Michael Bargo in killing of Seath Jackson
https://www.gainesville.com/story/news/stathttps://www.ocala.com/story/news/2016/12/08/life-sentence-remains-for-kyle-hooper/24299897007/e/2016/02/23/amber-wright-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-a-second-time-for-summerfield-murder/31892000007/
https://kileystruecrime.squarespace.com/kileystruecrimeaddict-blog/the-murder-of-seath-jackson
Killer Women with Piers Morgan S02E02
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True Crime for the Short on Time #21: The Girl in the Water
In August 1975, a pair of fishermen discovered the body of a 17-year-old girl floating in a river. Police initially believe the girl accidentally drowned. But an autopsy would later show something far more sinister may have happened. More than four decades later, detectives finally catch a break. Can DNA advancements finally bring her killer, or killers, to justice? Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Laurel Jean Mitchell. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks?
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New DNA Evidence Leads To Arrests In 50-Year-Old Murder Of An Indiana Teen
Archive: The New Sun's initial reporting on the Mitchell case
A 17-year-old died in 1975. Two men were just arrested in her killing.
Family, friends of teen murdered nearly 50 years ago are finding closure with arrests made
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Customer Reviews
Decision Day
Blindly I found this podcast. I listened to the first podcast and I was definitely interested in continuing to listen to more. Then the next. I found myself binge listening! Is this really a podcast I want to continue to listen to or find another show! Episode after episode, I found myself getting my hooked! So it’s now Decision day. Do I want to continue to listen to “Check the Locks” or find another show? After thinking about all of the episodes and how they were scary, but very intriguing, my decision is to….
STAY LISTENING TO “Check the Locks”
10/10 highly recommended
I love this podcast all around. From the intro music, the way you both give the details about the cases and my favorite part is the humor and jokes you’ll make while discussing the cases! I will be sitting on the edge of my seat while laughing at the same time wonderful mix! A case i recently heard about that I think you guys would find super interesting is about a guy named joseph DeAngelo! I’d love to heard what you guys think about it! Keep up the great work!
Anticipate the new episode weekly!
I found this podcast when they first started as I was looking for another true crime podcast to add to my rotation. Since episode one I was hooked. Their personalities and banter are awesome. They way both of them tell the stories keeps my attention. I also love the deadbolt check at the end.
Definitely recommend this to all my other true crime friends.
Keep it up guys!