Check The Locks: A True Crime Podcast

John Conner

John Conner dives headfirst into some of the wildest, most unsettling true crime cases ever told in a brand-new weekly podcast where you help decide just how terrifying each story truly is. If you drift off to sleep with serial killer docs playing, lose hours deep-diving real-life mysteries, or constantly wonder what pushes a murderer over the edge, then Check the Locks is calling for your killer instincts. Tune in, weigh in, and help determine which cases are sinister enough to make you… check the locks.

  1. 6d ago

    The Ypsilanti Ripper Pt. 1

    Two college towns. Seven young women. And a killer hiding in plain sight. Between 1967 and 1969, a wave of brutal murders shattered the sense of safety across a once-quiet community, leaving young women afraid to walk alone and investigators racing to stop the bloodshed. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the victims of the Ypsilanti Ripper, John Norman Collins. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram  Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreon Visit our website Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday.  Sources: Michigan Murders: 50 years ago, terror reigned in Ypsilanti | FOX 2 Detroit Hidden In Plain Sight: Terror In Ypsilanti | WEMU-FM Police Seek Aid in EMU Coed Hunt | Ann Arbor District Library Ypsilanti Ripper leaves trail of women’s mutilated bodies along Michigan highway in late ’60s – New York Daily News Murder Suspect Drawing Released | Ann Arbor District Library City Police Hope Probe Will Clear Up 4 Slayings | Ann Arbor District Library Weary Detectives Stare At Doll Found On Fence | Ann Arbor District Library https://aadl.org/node/91102 7. The Co-ed Murders | Ann Arbor District Library Crime: The Rainy Day Murders - TIME Michigan Murders: 50 years ago, terror in Ypsilanti ends | FOX 2 Detroit Photos, evidence in Michigan murders case against John Norman Collins John Norman Collins Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  2. Oct 13

    The Murder of Ashley Flynn

    A frantic 911 call reports a deadly home invasion, and a young mother is gone—leaving two daughters without their mom and a community searching for answers. But as investigators dig deeper, the story of a masked intruder begins to unravel. And the truth becomes far more sinister than anyone imagined. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Ashley Flynn. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram  Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreon Visit our website Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday.  Sources: Who Was Ashley Flynn? The Teacher, Coach, and Mother at the Center of the Caleb Flynn Murder Case Caleb Flynn's Daughter Condemns Him for Killing Wife to Be with 'Girl Who Was Half Your Age' Former pastor and ‘American Idol’ contestant Caleb Flynn sentenced to life in prison for the murder of his wife Caleb Flynn Trial Day 1: 911 Call + Caleb's Original Story Caleb Flynn: Road To Hollywood Interviews - AMERICAN IDOL SEASON 12 Caleb Flynn - Richard D Smith & Sons Inc | LinkedIn Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  3. Oct 6

    Remembering Colleen

    A teenage romance, a secluded stretch of woods, and a murder so brutal it shocked an entire community. More than three decades later, the woman convicted of the killing found herself at the center of another disturbing chapter when Tennessee attempted to carry out her death sentence—and the execution went terribly wrong. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Colleen Slemmer. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram  Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreon Visit our website Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday.  Sources: How Christa Pike Became The Youngest Woman Sentenced To Death In US History Where is Carissa Hansen now? The life and evolving testimony of Christa Pike's mother, days after her botched execution Christa's Story | Mercy for Christa Where is Tadaryl Shipp now? What to know about Christa Pike's co-defendant | abc10.com What Happened to Christa Pike’s Friend, Shadolla Peterson, After Being an Accessory to Murder? Colleen Slemmer Was a Vibrant and Generous Presence, Her Mother Says The “Satanic Panic” Made Her a True-Crime Obsession. The Truth Is More Haunting. Colleen Slemmer What Christa Pike did to land on death row Tadaryl Shipp denied parole after murder in Knoxville, TN Christa Pike, Child Rape Victim, Faces Execution for Crime She Committed as a Teenager Tennessee death row inmate Christa Pike receiving medical care after failed execution https://fox17.com/news/local/why-is-christa-pike-still-on-life-support-despite-her-death-sentence Christa Gail Pike wasn't Tennessee's first failed execution this year. Here's what to know | PBS News Tennessee Correction commissioner to resign days after botched execution of Christa Pike: Governor - ABC News Remembering Colleen Slemmer, the teenager killed by Christa Pike https://deathpenaltyinfo.org/policy-issues/policy/costs Mother of Christa Pike's victim speaks out following botched execution: 'I broke down in tears' - ABC News Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  4. Sep 29

    What Happened to Morgan Pt. 2

    When the body of a 19-year-old is discovered at a Georgia home, her killers are arrested quickly. Forced to face their crimes, they reveal secrets that were buried for years. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss part two of the disappearance of Morgan Aryn Bauer. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram  Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreon Visit our website Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday.  Sources: A Missing Teen, a 7-Year Search and Now Prison For New Friend Who Killed, Dismembered Victim to See Her Insides Seven Years of Silence: The Disappearance and Murder of Morgan Bauer | by Crime Desk | Medium Thousands Searching for Teen Morgan Bauer Who Disappeared After Moving to Atlanta Morgan Bauer case: Katelyn Goble found guilty in 2016 killing | FOX 5 Atlanta Vigil honors Morgan Bauer, whose remains were found 7 years after disappearing ‘This is Bob. Bob kills people’: Prosecution wins fight to use occult evidence at woman’s dismemberment murder trial | Court TV Woman Sentenced for Dismembering, Eating Part of Exotic Dancer’s Body as Boyfriend Had Sex With Corpse | Oxygen Morgan Bauer: Disturbing Details of Alleged Necrophilia, Dismemberment Revealed in Missing Teen’s Presumed Death – Crime Online Morgan Bauer case: Katelyn Goble found guilty in 2016 killing | FOX 5 Atlanta Defense dismisses defendant’s ‘obsession’ with death and murder as ‘cosplay’ | Court TV ‘I think we got away with it’: Accused killer’s ex recounts disturbing conversation | Court TV Morgan Bauer's Family and Best Friend Face Katelyn Goble With Every Victim Impact Statement Goble sentenced to life without parole | News | covnews.com Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  5. Sep 22

    What Happened to Morgan Pt. 1

    A 19-year-old moves to Atlanta looking for a fresh start. But just weeks later, she suddenly disappears without a trace. Leaving nothing but a trail of unanswered questions and a family searching for answers. What happened after she walked into the night—and why did it take so long to uncover what really happened? Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the disappearance of Morgan Aryn Bauer. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram  Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreon Visit our website Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday.  Sources: A Missing Teen, a 7-Year Search and Now Prison For New Friend Who Killed, Dismembered Victim to See Her Insides Seven Years of Silence: The Disappearance and Murder of Morgan Bauer | by Crime Desk | Medium Thousands Searching for Teen Morgan Bauer Who Disappeared After Moving to Atlanta Morgan Bauer case: Katelyn Goble found guilty in 2016 killing | FOX 5 Atlanta Vigil honors Morgan Bauer, whose remains were found 7 years after disappearing Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  6. Sep 15

    The Texas Body Snatcher

    A killer was hunting women across Texas, leaving behind a trail of murders that investigators believed had nothing to do with one another. With each case going cold, the killer remained free—until years later, a single piece of discarded evidence would finally begin to connect the dots. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the brutal crimes of Faryion Waldrip. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram  Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreon Visit our website Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday.  Sources: Toni Jean Gibbs (1961-1985) - Find a Grave Memorial Deep Dive: Faryion Edward Wardrip https://www.txcourts.gov/All_Archived_Documents/ccaInformation/opinions/73671.htm Death Row Inmate Information Wichita Falls serial killer denied federal relief Forensic Files - Season 7, EP 19 - Sip of Sins Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  7. Sep 1

    The Man in the Video

    An 11-year-old girl takes a shortcut home, unaware that a stranger is about to change everything. When a surveillance camera captures her being led away, the footage launches a desperate search—and eventually becomes the key to uncovering a horrifying truth. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the abduction and murder of Carlie Brucia. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram  Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreon Visit our website Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday.  Sources: SMITH v. STATE (2009) | FindLaw 20 years since the Carlie Brucia abduction in Sarasota The Kidnapping Of Carlie Brucia: What Happened To The Florida 11-Year-Old? | Oxygen Rose Brucia Educational Foundation Carlie's Mom: I Want Him Dead - CBS News Joseph Smith, convicted of killing 11-year-old Carlie Brucia, dies in Florida prison | FOX 13 Tampa Bay Mother of Carlie Brucia, Florida Girl Killed in High-Profile 2004 Case, Dies of Suspected Drug Overdose Tragic Murder of 11-Year-Old Carlie Brucia | Murdered at First Sight Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

  8. Aug 25

    The Long Way Home

    An 18-year-old college student heads out for a jog she has done a million times before. But when her dog returns home without her, a frantic search begins—and ends with a discovery that leaves a small Washington community haunted for decades. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Mandy Stavik. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram  Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreon Visit our website Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday.  Sources: In 1989, 18-Year-Old Mandy Stavik was Raped and Murdered over Thanksgiving Weekend 'I 100% volunteered to do it': How bakery worker got DNA to crack 30-year-old murder case - ABC News Mandy Stavik case: How two moms chatting at a water park helped crack a Thanksgiving cold case murder - CBS News The Murder of Mandy Stavik | Murdered at First Sight Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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John Conner dives headfirst into some of the wildest, most unsettling true crime cases ever told in a brand-new weekly podcast where you help decide just how terrifying each story truly is. If you drift off to sleep with serial killer docs playing, lose hours deep-diving real-life mysteries, or constantly wonder what pushes a murderer over the edge, then Check the Locks is calling for your killer instincts. Tune in, weigh in, and help determine which cases are sinister enough to make you… check the locks.

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