Trooper's Crime Desk | True Crime & Investigation

Christina (Trooper)
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True crime isn’t just about the mystery. It’s about the people whose lives were changed forever, the questions that still echo through small towns and big cities, and the stories that deserve to be told with clarity, compassion, and relentless curiosity. This podcast was created for listeners who want more than headlines. Here, we dig deeper—into the timelines, the evidence, the overlooked details, and the human stories at the center of every case. Each episode is built on careful research, thoughtful storytelling, and a commitment to honoring victims and their families. We explore cases that are unsolved, misunderstood, or lost in the noise. Some are well‑known. Others barely made the news. All of them matter. Whether we’re examining a cold case that’s haunted a community for decades or breaking down a story that never got the attention it deserved, our goal is simple: to bring truth to the surface and keep these stories alive. If you’re drawn to investigative storytelling, if you believe every case deserves a second look, and if you’re ready to follow the facts wherever they lead, you’re in the right place. This is true crime with purpose. This is storytelling with a pulse.

Episodes

  1. Oct 29

    Ambush on Halloween: The Murder of Anita Avers

    On Halloween morning 2025, a blood-covered woman begged a neighbor for a phone and called 911 to say she'd stabbed her mother "to save herself." The caller was Angelynn "Angie" Mock — once a morning news anchor in St. Louis and Oklahoma City. The victim was her 80-year-old mother, Anita Avers, a Wichita marriage and family therapist. This episode follows the documented arc: a broadcast career's collapse, years of family alarm, a killing the family calls an ambush, a competency fight that flipped twice, and a guilty plea that ended with a life sentence. At the center is Anita — the therapist other families called when something broke. **This one was a tighter, shorter episode due to there being no trial in this case.** Content Warning: This episode discusses a homicide by stabbing, the killing of an elderly woman, and mental illness. The descriptions are factual and non-graphic. Listener discretion is advised. Chapters 00:00 The Halloween Tragedy04:16 Angie Mock's Background06:36 Mental Health Struggles08:13 The Morning of the Incident11:35 Legal Proceedings and Competency13:37 Guilty Plea and Sentencing15:28 Family Impact and Reflection📲 FOLLOW THE SHOW Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trooperscrimedesk Join the Fan Club: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1EnndcBBbP/ ☕ SUPPORT THE SHOW Love what you hear? Buy me a coffee to help fund research, production, and behind-the-scenes work: https://buymeacoffee.com/tcdpodcast ⭐ Enjoying the show? Please follow, rate, and review — it helps more true crime lovers find us! 📩 Got a case you want covered? Send it my way using the link below! https://tally.so/r/7RGMbL #TrueCrime #TrueCrimePodcast #TrueCrimeCommunity #TroopersCrimeDesk

  2. Oct 28

    The Intruder Story: The Murder of Ashley Flynn

    When Caleb Flynn called 911 from his Tipp City, Ohio, home, he said an intruder had shot his wife, Ashley. Investigators found a different story in the garage, his missing 9mm handgun, his devices, and more than 100,000 messages with another woman. This episode follows the evidence, the defense's objections, the guilty verdicts, and the life-without-parole sentence — while keeping Ashley's life at the center. Content Warning: This episode includes discussion of intimate-partner homicide, gun violence, infidelity, and children being present in a home where a parent was killed. I will not name the children, speculate about their experience, or include unnecessary graphic detail. Listener discretion is advised. Chapters 00:00 The Intruder Narrative03:06 Ashley Flynn: A Life Remembered06:36 Caleb Flynn's Public Persona08:56 The Affair and Its Consequences12:45 Messages of Malice16:27 The Night of the Murder20:56 Inconsistencies in Caleb's Account24:28 The Missing Gun30:30 Trial and Evidence Presentation43:04 Verdict and Sentencing46:42 The Aftermath and Legacy of Ashley FlynnLink to Ashley Flynn's GoFundMe https://www.gofundme.com/f/f9345-in-loving-memory-of-ashley-flynn 📲 FOLLOW THE SHOW Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trooperscrimedesk Join the Fan Club: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1EnndcBBbP/ ☕ SUPPORT THE SHOW Love what you hear? Buy me a coffee to help fund research, production, and behind-the-scenes work: https://buymeacoffee.com/tcdpodcast ⭐ Enjoying the show? Please follow, rate, and review — it helps more true crime lovers find us! 📩 Got a case you want covered? Send it my way using the link below! https://tally.so/r/7RGMbL #TrueCrime #TrueCrimePodcast #TrueCrimeCommunity #TroopersCrimeDesk

  3. Oct 22

    The Tactical Ambush: The Murder of Meredith Chapman

    Meredith Chapman, 33, had just been appointed assistant vice president at Villanova — a rising star with everything ahead of her. She never came out alive on April 23, 2018. What police found in her Radnor Township home was the end of a months-long campaign: a recording device sewn into a husband's jacket lining, GPS trackers, listening devices, twelve notebooks of transcribed conversations, a revolver bought five weeks earlier, and three trips to the firing range. Jennair Gerardot didn't snap — she planned. And on that April evening, she was already inside Meredith's house, waiting. In this episode, we walk through the surveillance, the police investigation, and why Radnor Township's police superintendent called it exactly what it was: "a calculated, planned attack." ⚠️ CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses stalking and digital surveillance, infidelity, firearm violence, murder, and suicide. Listener discretion is advised. Takeaways Calculated murder-suicideImpact of surveillance on relationshipsChapters 00:00 Opening02:19 Introduction03:32 Remembering Meredith Sullivan Chapman05:30 The Beginning of a Troubled Relationship07:09 The Unraveling of Trust08:32 The Depth of Surveillance09:36 Unraveling the Affair and Its Consequences10:29 The Evidence of Premeditation10:57 The Unraveling of a Relationship14:06 The Evidence Unveiled15:41 Supposed To Be a New Chapter16:32 Understanding the Crime: A Calculated Act17:27 Closing📲 FOLLOW THE SHOW Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trooperscrimedesk Join the Fan Club: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1EnndcBBbP/ ☕ SUPPORT THE SHOW Love what you hear? Buy me a coffee to help fund research, production, and behind-the-scenes work: https://buymeacoffee.com/tcdpodcast ⭐ Enjoying the show? Please follow, rate, and review — it helps more true crime lovers find us! 📩 Got a case you want covered? Send it my way using the link below! https://tally.so/r/7RGMbL #TrueCrime #TrueCrimePodcast #TrueCrimeCommunity #TroopersCrimeDesk #JennairGerardot #MeredithChapman #MarkGerardot

  4. Oct 10 ·  Bonus

    The Execution That Failed: Christa Pike's Botched Execution

    This episode discusses the botched execution of Christa Pike, who survived a lethal injection attempt, and the murder of Colleen Slemmer, which led to Pike's conviction. The conversation explores the details of the execution attempt, the historical context of the case, and the ongoing legal ramifications. ⚠️ CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses homicide and a failed execution. Listener discretion is advised. 📝 UPDATE — October 10, 2026: Since this episode was recorded, Pike has been discharged from the hospital and returned to the Debra K. Johnson Rehabilitation Center, where she remains on death row and continues receiving medical care in prison. There is no new clemency decision and no new execution date. This story is still developing. Chapters 00:00 Opening00:57 Introduction to the Case02:52 Who Colleen Slemmer Was03:48 January 12th, 199505:14 The Trial and The Decades After08:19 September 30, 2026 - Day of Execution15:05 The Aftermath17:31 Her Condition & Today's Hearing23:34 What's Next?26:29 Closing ThoughtsWanna listen to the first episode of Christa Pike and Colleen Slemmer? Get all your details here: https://linktr.ee/trooperscrimedesk 📲 FOLLOW THE SHOW Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/trooperscrimedesk Join the Fan Club: https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1EnndcBBbP/ ☕ SUPPORT THE SHOW Love what you hear? Buy me a coffee to help fund research, production, and behind-the-scenes work: buymeacoffee.com/tcdpodcast ⭐ Enjoying the show? Please follow, rate, and review — it helps more true crime lovers find us! 📩 Got a case you want covered? Send it my way using the link below! https://tally.so/r/7RGMbL #TrueCrime #TrueCrimePodcast #TrueCrimeCommunity #ChristaPike

  5. Sep 28

    The Knoxville Murder: Jealousy, Hatred, and the Murder of Colleen Slemmer

    The episode delves into the Christa Pike case and the murder of Colleen Slemmer, discussing the victim's background, the details of the murder, the trials and legal outcomes, and Christa Pike's childhood and background. It explores the debate around the death penalty and the impact of childhood trauma on individuals. What do you guys think? Does she deserve the death penalty? Or should she get life without the possibility of parole? Takeaways Death penalty debateImpact of childhood trauma, abuse, neglect, and fetal alcohol syndromeChapters 00:00 Introduction and Case Overview03:34 Victim's Background and Relationship with Christa Pike10:11 Details of the Murder and Crime Scene21:05 Trials and Legal Outcomes26:10 Christa Pike's Childhood and BackgroundHave a case you want featured on the show? Submit a case form! https://tally.so/r/7RGMbL Check out more episodes and socials: https://trooperscrimedesk.riverside.com/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/trooperscrimedesk Join my fan club for exclusive content, behind-the-scenes, polls, and more!! https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1B8xnF1pdq/

  6. Jun 1

    A Roadside Mystery: Inside the Maura Murray Disappearance

    Maura Murray was 21 years old when she disappeared. A daughter. A sister. A friend. A nursing student with plans, goals, and a life ahead of her. In this episode, I revisit the hours leading up to her disappearance — the strange phone calls, the sudden trip north, the crash, and the silence that followed. For years, theories have overshadowed the person at the center of this case. But Maura wasn’t a headline or a rumor. She was real. And someone out there knows what happened to her. We keep telling her story because she deserves answers — and her family deserves the truth. Key Topics Maura Murray's background and early lifeDetails of the disappearance and crash sceneMajor theories: voluntary disappearance, foul play, accident, abductionEvidence and forensic findingsLaw enforcement and family efforts in investigation Resources Maura Murray's Official Website - https://mauramurraymissing.org/FBI's Age Progression Image - https://mauramurraymissing.org/age-progression Check out my socials: https://linktr.ee/trooperscrimedesk Join my fan club for exclusive content, behind-the-scenes, polls, and more!! https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1B8xnF1pdq/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction01:15 The Mysterious Disappearance of Maura Murray03:52 Maura's Early Life and Academic Achievements04:16 The Beginning of a Relationship05:19 Maura's Transition from West Point to UMass06:27 Credit Card Fraud07:57 The Events Leading Up to Maura's Disappearance10:11 The Night of the Accident and Aftermath12:04 The Day of Maura's Disappearance16:07 A Series of Unusual Actions17:19 The Mysterious Disappearance Begins19:45 Initial Investigations and Search Efforts22:16 Mysterious Voicemail and Phone Call25:33 Did Her Boyfriend Know About Her Plans?27:43 Theories Behind Maura Murray's Disappearance33:52 Bill's Troubling Allegations and Their Impact35:14 Overlooked Details of the Case36:09 Forensic Evidence Breakthrough37:58 Packing Up: A Premeditated Departure39:09 Headlines & Discussions on Social Media40:17 Advocacy and Family Efforts43:01 Advocacy and Campaigns for Maura45:35 Closing Thoughts & Encouragement for Listeners

  7. May 16

    Nineteen & Gone: The Murder of Brittany McGlone

    On May 2, 2007, 19‑year‑old Brittany McGlone was supposed to be getting ready for her shift at Lowe’s in Winnsboro, Texas. Instead, she vanished from a rural home in the middle of the day—leaving behind her purse, her phone, and every trace of the life she was building. What followed was a maze of conflicting stories, delayed investigations, and a community desperate for answers. The Murder of Brittany McGlone digs into the haunting mystery surrounding Brittany’s final known hours. Through interviews, case files, and the voices of those who knew her best, this series unravels the tangled relationships, the suspicious timelines, and the chilling possibilities that have kept this case unsolved for nearly two decades. Why did Brittany disappear from a house where she was supposed to be safe? Who was the last person to see her alive? And how did a promising young woman vanish without a trace in broad daylight? This episode doesn’t just revisit the facts—it challenges them. It exposes the gaps, the overlooked leads, and the lingering questions that still demand answers. Brittany’s story is more than a mystery; it’s a call for justice. Find more information on Brittany McGlone's FB Page: https://www.facebook.com/justiceforbrittanymcglone Check out more true crime episodes on my webpage: https://trooperscrimedesk.riverside.com/ Check out my socials: FB: https://www.facebook.com/trooperscrimedesk IG: @trooperscrimedesk TT: @trooperscrimedesk

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True crime isn’t just about the mystery. It’s about the people whose lives were changed forever, the questions that still echo through small towns and big cities, and the stories that deserve to be told with clarity, compassion, and relentless curiosity. This podcast was created for listeners who want more than headlines. Here, we dig deeper—into the timelines, the evidence, the overlooked details, and the human stories at the center of every case. Each episode is built on careful research, thoughtful storytelling, and a commitment to honoring victims and their families. We explore cases that are unsolved, misunderstood, or lost in the noise. Some are well‑known. Others barely made the news. All of them matter. Whether we’re examining a cold case that’s haunted a community for decades or breaking down a story that never got the attention it deserved, our goal is simple: to bring truth to the surface and keep these stories alive. If you’re drawn to investigative storytelling, if you believe every case deserves a second look, and if you’re ready to follow the facts wherever they lead, you’re in the right place. This is true crime with purpose. This is storytelling with a pulse.

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