Check The Locks: A True Crime Podcast

Olivia Cornu & John Conner

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?

  1. Left In The Woods PT. 2

    4D AGO

    Left In The Woods PT. 2

    For 26 years, Bob Siders fought for justice. Hoping to find his daughter's killer. Thanks to the work of dedicated investigators, Bob finally got the answers he was looking for. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss part 1 of the murder of Shannon Siders. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram  Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreon Leave a voicemail by calling 615-920-9393 Visit our website Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Check the Locks is Supported By:  Audible: Enjoy 30 Days for Free This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday.  Sources: https://www.newspapers.com/image/1082597884/?match=1&terms=Shannon%20Siders%20 https://www.newspapers.com/image/1129260553/?match=1&terms=Shannon%20Siders%20 https://www.newspapers.com/image/1192332626/?match=1&terms=Shannon%20Siders%20 Juries find brothers guilty of 1989 murder Convictions upheld for brothers in 'grisly' 1989 Newaygo County murder https://www.newspapers.com/image/1082292698/?match=1&terms=Shannon%20Siders%20 Entire Town Was a Suspect—22 Years to Solve Shannon’s Murder (S1, E9) | Cold Case Files | Full Ep Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/check-the-locks-a-true-crime-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    38 min
  2. Left In The Woods

    SEP 8

    Left In The Woods

    In the summer of 1989, an 18-year-old girl vanished after a night out with friends in Newaygo, Michigan. Three months later, a hunter made a chilling discovery deep in the Manistee National Forest—her brutally beaten body. For decades, her murder went cold, haunting the tight-knit community and leaving her family desperate for answers. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss part 1 of the murder of Shannon Siders. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram  Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreon Leave a voicemail by calling 615-920-9393 Visit our website Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Check the Locks is Supported By:  Audible: Enjoy 30 Days for Free This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday.  Sources: https://www.newspapers.com/image/1180338475/?match=1&terms=Shannon%20Siders https://www.newspapers.com/image/1119315155/?match=1&terms=Shannon%20Siders%20Funeral https://www.newspapers.com/image/1119174954/?match=1&terms=Shannon%20Siders https://books.google.com/books?id=svQDAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA9&lpg=PA9&dq=Shannon+Siders+murder&source=bl&ots=B6cTRm9aLp&sig=y-4AX_ZnTXvgiN9Mr8rH1g569E8&hl=en&ei=dpf6S_KsGoyENvHUqIQI&sa=X&oi=book_result&ct=result&resnum=3&ved=0CBoQ6AEwAg#v=onepage&q&f=false New Evidence Solves 25 Year Old Cold Case | Psychology Today Anatomy of a cold case: 10 breaks that helped solve 1989 murder - mlive.com Why Did It Take So Long to Solve the Murder of West Michigan's Shannon Siders? Entire Town Was a Suspect—22 Years to Solve Shannon’s Murder (S1, E9) | Cold Case Files | Full Ep Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/check-the-locks-a-true-crime-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    20 min
  3. True Crime for the Short on Time: A Drive With The Wife

    SEP 4 · BONUS

    True Crime for the Short on Time: A Drive With The Wife

    In September 2025, a traffic stop in southern Illinois uncovered a chilling scene—a man behind the wheel with his wife's lifeless body in the car. Investigators soon traced the crime back to the couple’s home. What led to this tragic betrayal? Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Amy Finney. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram  Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreon Leave a voicemail by calling 615-920-9393 Visit our website Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Check the Locks is Supported By:  Audible: Enjoy 30 Days for Free This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday.  Sources: Man charged with murder in shooting death of wife in Jefferson County, Ill. https://www.wsiu.org/wsiu-local-news/2025-09-02/jefferson-county-murder-investigation-results-in-arrest-of-mt-vernon-man Man charged after wife's body found in car during southern Illinois traffic stop Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/check-the-locks-a-true-crime-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    11 min
  4. True Crime for the Short on Time: The McStay Family

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    True Crime for the Short on Time: The McStay Family

    In 2010, an everyday family vanished from their Southern California home without a trace. Their SUV was found near the border, and many believed they had fled to Mexico. But years later, a shocking discovery in the Mojave Desert revealed the truth—the family had been brutally murdered. Who would want an entire family dead, and why? Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of the McStay family. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram  Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreon Leave a voicemail by calling 615-920-9393 Visit our website Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Check the Locks is Supported By:  Audible: Enjoy 30 Days for Free This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday.  Sources: McStay murders: A man is on death row for the brutal killings of a young family found in shallow graves in the desert – but did he really do it? | The Independent California man sentenced to death in killings of McStay family members in 2010 The McStay Family Murders And The 'Monster' Behind Them Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/check-the-locks-a-true-crime-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    10 min
  5. True Crime for the Short on Time: Killer of 100 Boys

    AUG 28 · BONUS

    True Crime for the Short on Time: Killer of 100 Boys

    In the late 1990s, Lahore, Pakistan, was gripped by fear when a mysterious figure began preying on the most vulnerable—runaway and homeless boys. When police received a chilling letter of confession, the horrifying truth was revealed. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the "killer of 100 boys," Javed Iqbal. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram  Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreon Leave a voicemail by calling 615-920-9393 Visit our website Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Check the Locks is Supported By:  Audible: Enjoy 30 Days for Free This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday.  Sources: The Gruesome Story Of Javed Iqbal, The Pakistani Serial Killer Who Murdered 100 Boys LAHORE: Javed Iqbal, accomplice found dead in jail - DAWN.COM BBC News | SOUTH ASIA | Pakistan 'serial killer' under interrogation Javed Iqbal | Pakistani Serial Killer, Arrest & Sentence | Britannica Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/check-the-locks-a-true-crime-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    19 min
  6. The Babysitter. The Monster.

    AUG 25

    The Babysitter. The Monster.

    When San Diego parents used a reputable childcare site, they thought their children were safe. Instead, the trusted babysitter and her boyfriend committed horrifying crimes against the most vulnerable kids. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the childcare predator, Brittney Lyon. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram  Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreon Leave a voicemail by calling 615-920-9393 Visit our website Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Check the Locks is Supported By:  Audible: Enjoy 30 Days for Free This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday.  Sources: California Sitter Accused Of Molestation Pair accused of sexually assaulting 2 girls Babysitter Who Provided Special-Needs Children for her Boyfriend to Molest Sentenced to Life in Prison Who is Brittney Mae Lyon? California babysitter gets 100 years in prison for providing boyfriend with girls to molest - Hindustan Times ‘Sick and evil monster’: California babysitter gets 100 years for sexually abusing children with boyfriend; ‘bartered’ them for dates - Times of India Ex-babysitter faces 100-year term in state prison following guilty plea to molesting young girls Carlsbad man gets 8 life sentences for molesting children supplied to him by a babysitter | KTLA Carlsbad man gets 8 life sentences for molesting children | AP News Couple Pleads Not Guilty to Sexually Assaulting 7-Year-Old Girls Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/check-the-locks-a-true-crime-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    16 min
  7. The Girl Who Never Came Home

    AUG 18

    The Girl Who Never Came Home

    On August 21st, 1996, an 11-year-old girl vanished from her quiet Moline, Illinois, neighborhood. Witnesses reported seeing her climb into a gray sedan with an unknown man—and she was never seen again. For decades, the case went cold, leaving her family desperate for answers. Now, nearly 29 years later, a shocking indictment has brought new hope for justice. Join John Conner as he dives deep into the dark to discuss the disappearance of Trudy Appleby. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram  Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreon Leave a voicemail by calling 615-920-9393 Visit our website Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Check the Locks is Supported By:  Audible: Enjoy 30 Days for Free This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday.  Sources: Cold Cases - Crime Stoppers of Quad Cities Man arrested in murder of 11-year-old Trudy Appleby, who disappeared in 1996 in Moline, Illinois - CBS Chicago Trudy Leann Appleby ‘Person of interest’ in Trudy Appleby case has died | OurQuadCities Trudy Appleby's disappearance, 28 years later | wqad.com Who is the man indicted in Trudy Appleby’s death? Moline police identify two more ‘persons of interest’ in Trudy Appleby disappearance Man indicted in Trudy Appleby disappearance Best friend of girl, 11, who vanished 29 years ago sends heartbreaking plea to accused killer | Daily Mail Online Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/check-the-locks-a-true-crime-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    13 min
  8. True Crime for the Short on Time: Rocky Top's Killer Son

    AUG 14 · BONUS

    True Crime for the Short on Time: Rocky Top's Killer Son

    In April 2020, a 38-year-old woman was shot in her sleep. The shooter? Her 16-year-old son—angry over a confiscated phone. Join Olivia Cornu and John Conner as they dive deep into the dark to discuss the murder of Sandy Willis. Will this case be enough to make you check the locks? Follow Us: Instagram  Twitter Join Our Facebook Group Subscribe to our Patreon Leave a voicemail by calling 615-920-9393 Visit our website Subscribe and Review on Apple Podcasts Check the Locks is Supported By:  Audible: Enjoy 30 Days for Free This episode of Check the Locks is dedicated, with love, to the memory of our friend Mathew Scott Halliday.  Sources: Teenager shot, killed mother using her own gun because she took his phone Son killed mother with her own gun as she slept because he was 'upset' about her taking his cellphone away Dave Clark, District Attorney General - Anderson County, TN Tennessee Teen Shoots Mom in the Head for Confiscating His Cell Phone – Crime Online Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/check-the-locks-a-true-crime-podcast/donations Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

    11 min
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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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