Murder With My Husband

On this episode of MWMH, Payton and Garrett are joined by Kendall Rae and Josh from the Mile Higher Podcast to discuss the disappearance of Matthew Leveson. Mile Higher Podcast: https://milehigherpodcast.carrd.co/ MWMH links and socials: https://linktr.ee/murderwithmyhusband Case Sources: The Sydney Morning Herald, “Murder fears for missing gay man, 20,” by John Kidman and Anthony Stavrinos, October 14, 2007   The Sydney Morning Herald, “Matthew murder mystery: lover charged,” by Arjun Ramachandran and Dylan Welch, August 6, 2008   The Sydney Morning Herald, “Matthew Leveson’s lover says he bought duct tape and mattock because he was a keen gardener,” by Melanie Kembrey, November 1, 2016   The Sydney Morning Herald, “Michael Atkins can’t recall what happened to mattock after Matthew Leveson vanished,” by AAP, November 2, 2016   The Sydney Morning Herald, “National Park remains confirmed as belonging to Matthew Leveson,” by AAP, June 5, 2017   The Sydney Morning Herald, “Why a man acquitted over Matthew Leveson’s death led police to his body,” by Ava Benny-Morrison, August 23, 2017   The Weekend Australian, theaustralian.com.au, “Not guilty verdict doesn’t mean innocent, says Matthew Leveson’s family,” by Margaret Scheikowski, October 20, 2009   Coroners.nsw.gov.au, “Coroners Court of New South Wales, decision of Magistrate E. Truscott dated August 25, 2017   Special Broadcasting Service, sbs.com.au, “The Lost Boy,” by Ian Cuthbertson, March 19, 2016   Special Broadcasting Service, sbs.com.au, “Matthew Leveson’s parents take home tree his remains were found beneath,” no author provided, June 5, 2017   Special Broadcasting Service, sbs.com.au, “’Relief, anger’: Matthew Leveson’s parents respond to coroner’s inquest open finding,” no author provided, December 5, 2017, updated December 6, 2017   Dailymail.co.uk, “Parents’ grim three-word warning to young men about the predator who buried their son face-up in a shallow grave as he’s STILL on the prowl for lovers: ‘They need to know,’” by Candace Sutton, October 14, 2022   ABC news, abc.net.au, “Matthew Leveson’s family ‘have searched crime scene before’ looking for missing son,” by Jessica Kidd, November 10, 2016   ABC news, abc.net.au, “Matthew Leveson: Coroner visits bushland site on day six of search for body,” by Ursula Malone, November 15, 2016   ABC news, abc.net.au, “Matthew Leveson: Search for body south of Sydney called off after eight days,” by Ursula Malone, November 16, 2016   ABC news, abc.net.au, “Matthew Leveson case: Can Michael Atkins be tried for boyfriend’s murder again?” by Jessica Kidd and Lucy Carter, June 2, 2017   ABC news, abc.net.au, “Matthew Leveson’s parents tell of fears they would never find son’s body,” by Nicole Chettle, August 24, 2017   ABC News, abc.net.au, “Matthew Leveson inquest: Lies told by boyfriend Michael Atkins but no cause of death found, coroner rules,” by Nicole Chettle and Clare Blumer, December 4, 2017, updated December 5, 2017   Clip from 60 Minutes Australia   Yahoo news, au.news.yahoo.com, “Confronting moment Matthew Leveson’s parents show photos of their son’s bones,” by Yahoo7 and Agencies, August 25, 2017   The Daily Telegraph, “Matthew Leveson inquest: Mum breaks down after hearing son was strangled or smothered to death,” by Janet Fife-Yeomans, October 3, 2017   This Old House, thisoldhouse.com, “The 5 Best Pickaxes (2023 Review), by This Old House Reviews Team   News.com.au, “The shrinking world of Michael Atkins,” by Candace Sutton, March 5, 2017   9news.com.au, “Matthew Leveson: ‘You wanna know how he died?’ by Grace Tobin, July 31, 2018   New Zealand Herald, Nzherald.co.nz, “Ex-lover of Matthew Leveson confessed how he dies, leads police to body,” by news.com.au, August 23, 2017   Assisted research and writing by Diane Birnholz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of MWMH, Payton and Garrett discuss the devastating kidnapping of Denise Amber Lee and how despite the suspect and victim’s whereabouts being known, it wasn’t such a happy ending. New Podcast Rise N Crime https://linktr.ee/risencrime Social Media Links https://linktr.ee/murderwithmyhusband Case Sources: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Murder_of_Denise_Amber_Lee nbcnews.com/id/wbna25004049 deniseamberlee.org/About/Story afte.org/uploads/documents/swggun-flvking.pdf heraldtribune.com/story/news/2012/07/16/911-calls-handling-to-be-put-on-trial/29109015007 toosad4words.blogspot.com/2009/10/denise-amber-lee-timeline-january-17.html heraldtribune.com/story/news/2012/07/20/dispatch-worker-admits-regret/29109724007/ macabredaily.com/articles/the-horrific-kidnapping-and-murder-of-denise-amber-lee Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this Dear Daisy episode, Payton and Garrett read three Dear Daisy stories written in by listeners! https://linktr.ee/murderwithmyhusband Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of MWMH, Payton and Garrett discuss 14-year-old Daniel Bartlam’s ability to murder his own mother for fun.  Rise N Crime Podcast: https://linktr.ee/risencrime Social Media links and Bonus episodes: https://linktr.ee/murderwithmyhusband Case Sources: BBC News, “Nottingham fire death: Boy ‘beat woman with hammer,’” no author provided, January 23, 2012   BBC News, “Nottingham fire death: Boy admits killing woman and burning body,” no author provided, January 31, 2012   BBC News, “Nottingham hammer death: Boy guilty of murder,” no author provided, February 9, 2012   BBC News, “Daniel Bartlam, 15, detained for mother’s hammer murder,” no author provided, April 2, 2012   Dailymail.co.uk, “Coronation Street killer was ‘fascinated by horror DVDs and violent games from age eight and it was all too easy for him to get hold of them,’ says victim’s former partner,” by Andy Dolan, April 2, 2012   Dailymail.co.uk, “Stepfather of Daniel Bartlam tells of teenager’s bizarre behavior before ‘Coronation Street’ killing,” by Ruth Styles, January 30, 2014   Mirror.co.uk, “Corrie copycat killer: Lad watched soap villain’s hammer murder then butchered mum the same way,” by Louie Smith, April 3, 2012   Mirror.co.uk, “Tragic mum beams as she’s pictured with Corrie killer son Daniel Bartlam – who would grow up to murder her,” by Ben Griffiths, February 14, 2013   Mirror.co.uk, “Mum of Coronation Street copycat killer could have been saved if she’d got son help,” by Martin Fricker, May 10, 2016   Nottinghampost.com, “The chilling story behind the Nottinghamshire boy who killed his own mum,” by Rebecca Sherdley, October 18, 2020   Nottinghampost.com, “Jacqueline Barlam murder: My agony over our grandson, 14, who killed his own mum,” by Nottingham Post, July 31, 2017   Nottinghampost.com, “When Nottingham’s most notorious criminals are due for release from prison,” by Rebecca Sherdley, August 14, 2021   The Evening Standard, “14-year-old boy charged with woman’s murder,” no author provided, April 28, 2011   The Guardian, “Teenager Daniel Bartlam jailed for killing mother with hammer,” by Sam Jones, April 2, 2012   Medium.com, “The Coronation Street Killer,” by Jacob Wilkins, January 7, 2021   Findagrave.com, Jacqueline Bryant Bartlam   Express.co.uk, “You were a special mum. I still miss you every day,” article by James Fielding, April 8, 2012   Crime Traveller, “Daniel Bartlam: A Teenage Boy Convicted of His Mother’s Murder,” by Fiona Guy, June 14, 2022   Dailystar.co.uk, “Fear Coronation Street ‘copycat killer’ who murdered mum at 14 could be FREED,” by Emily Hall, April 14, 2019   Google maps   IMDb.com   Assisted research and writing by Diane Birnholz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of MWMH, Payton and Garrett discuss 14-year-old Daniel Bartlam’s ability to murder his own mother for fun.  Rise N Crime Podcast: https://linktr.ee/risencrime Social Media links and Bonus episodes: https://linktr.ee/murderwithmyhusband Case Sources: BBC News, “Nottingham fire death: Boy ‘beat woman with hammer,’” no author provided, January 23, 2012   BBC News, “Nottingham fire death: Boy admits killing woman and burning body,” no author provided, January 31, 2012   BBC News, “Nottingham hammer death: Boy guilty of murder,” no author provided, February 9, 2012   BBC News, “Daniel Bartlam, 15, detained for mother’s hammer murder,” no author provided, April 2, 2012   Dailymail.co.uk, “Coronation Street killer was ‘fascinated by horror DVDs and violent games from age eight and it was all too easy for him to get hold of them,’ says victim’s former partner,” by Andy Dolan, April 2, 2012   Dailymail.co.uk, “Stepfather of Daniel Bartlam tells of teenager’s bizarre behavior before ‘Coronation Street’ killing,” by Ruth Styles, January 30, 2014   Mirror.co.uk, “Corrie copycat killer: Lad watched soap villain’s hammer murder then butchered mum the same way,” by Louie Smith, April 3, 2012   Mirror.co.uk, “Tragic mum beams as she’s pictured with Corrie killer son Daniel Bartlam – who would grow up to murder her,” by Ben Griffiths, February 14, 2013   Mirror.co.uk, “Mum of Coronation Street copycat killer could have been saved if she’d got son help,” by Martin Fricker, May 10, 2016   Nottinghampost.com, “The chilling story behind the Nottinghamshire boy who killed his own mum,” by Rebecca Sherdley, October 18, 2020   Nottinghampost.com, “Jacqueline Barlam murder: My agony over our grandson, 14, who killed his own mum,” by Nottingham Post, July 31, 2017   Nottinghampost.com, “When Nottingham’s most notorious criminals are due for release from prison,” by Rebecca Sherdley, August 14, 2021   The Evening Standard, “14-year-old boy charged with woman’s murder,” no author provided, April 28, 2011   The Guardian, “Teenager Daniel Bartlam jailed for killing mother with hammer,” by Sam Jones, April 2, 2012   Medium.com, “The Coronation Street Killer,” by Jacob Wilkins, January 7, 2021   Findagrave.com, Jacqueline Bryant Bartlam   Express.co.uk, “You were a special mum. I still miss you every day,” article by James Fielding, April 8, 2012   Crime Traveller, “Daniel Bartlam: A Teenage Boy Convicted of His Mother’s Murder,” by Fiona Guy, June 14, 2022   Dailystar.co.uk, “Fear Coronation Street ‘copycat killer’ who murdered mum at 14 could be FREED,” by Emily Hall, April 14, 2019   Google maps   IMDb.com   Assisted research and writing by Diane Birnholz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of MWMH, Payton and Garrett discuss the 2006 murder of Daniel Ott and the unusual way police were able to catch his killers. Links: https://linktr.ee/murderwithmyhusband Case Sources: The Morning Journal, NBCNews.com, CBSNews.com, Cleveland.com, TheCinemaholic, Clevelandscene.com, Clevescene.com, Mylifeofcrimes.wordpress.com, WCBE News, Riddle Funeral Home, Google maps, Redfin.com, the New York Post, the Orlando Sentinel, dailymail.co.uk, Law & Crime, and a special acknowledgment to the Geauga County Maple Leaf who covered this case in great depth in many excellent articles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of mwmh, Payton and Garrett discuss the puzzling mass murder of 4 individuals at a Maine B&B. Social and Bonus episode links: https://linktr.ee/murderwithmyhusband World app available for apple! https://apps.apple.com/us/app/worlds-the-home-for-community/id1666127579 Sources: Cbsnews.com, “3 of 4 Maine B&B Victims Dismembered,” no author provided, September 6, 2006   Rutlandherald.com, “Cook charged in 4 grisly murders,” by Glenn Adams, September 6, 2006   Seacoastonline.com, “Murder suspect loses 55 lbs. in jail,” by David Sharp, May 4, 2007   Sfgate.com, “Former S.F. innkeeper, 3 others slain in Maine,” by Jaxon Van Derbeken, September 8, 2006   Q106.5, q1065.fm, “The Scary Stories of 10 Maine Multiple Murderers & Their Victims,” by Cindy Campbell, August 23, 2001   Wjbq.com, “Do you remember the Maine bed & breakfast serial killer?” by Brittany Rose, August 9, 2022   Portland Press Herald, “Suspect arrested in quadruple slayings near Maine ski resort,” by Gregory D. Kesich, September 6, 2006   Murderpedia.org, “Christian Charles Nielsen”   Google maps   Findagrave.com   State of Maine v. Christian Nielsen, written opinion of the Maine Supreme Judicial Court, dated May 6, 2008   The Boston Globe, Boston.com, “Rent dispute may have preceded Maine deaths,” by Michael Levenson and Raja Mishrae, September 7, 2006   The Standard-Times, southcoasttoday.com, “Maine man pleads guilty to killing 4 people in Maine resort country,” by David Sharp, October 10, 2007   The Standard-Times, southcoasttoday.com, “Nielsen said he bought gun and ammo on day he killed Whitehurst,” by Staff Writer, November 7, 2006, updated January 14, 2011   State of Maine Department of Corrections, www1.maine.gov, “Adult Resident Search”   Sun Journal, sunjournal.com, “A troubled childhood,” by Scott Thistle, September 16, 2006   The Oklahoman, Oklahoman.com, “Man gets life for killings at Maine B&B,” by Clarke Canfield, October 18, 2007   TheCinemaholic.com, “Where is Christian C. Nielsen Now?” by Noor Malhotra, August 28, 2020   U.S. Census   Arkansas Democrat Gazette, “Man accused of killing 4 in Maine deemed competent to stand trial,” by Associated Press, September 20, 2007   The Bangor Daily News, “Police say accused recounted slayings,” by the Associated Press, July 5, 2007   The Bangor Daily News, “Insanity plea entered in B&B slaying case,” by the Associated Press, May 17, 2007   The New York Times, “Man Is Charged in Killings at Maine Bed and Breakfast,” by Ariel Sabar, September 6, 2006   USAToday.com, “Maine bed and breakfast slayings a shock,” by Shelby Bullard, September 6, 2006   Sunjournal.com, “Family mourns ‘super mom,’” by Terry Karkos, September 7, 2006   Mainebiz.biz, “Inn’s grisly connection prompts conversion,” by Mainebiz News Staff, September 8, 2009   Boston.com, “Maine police investigate an apparent quadruple homicide,” by Andrew Ryan, September 5, 2006   Boston.com, “Murder victim remembered with memorial in remote spot,” by Clarke Canfield, October 17, 2007   Assisted research and writing by Diane Birnholz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

*this case involves discussion of suicide* https://linktr.ee/murderwithmyhusband On this episode of MWMH, Payton and Garrett discuss the murder-suicide of mom and daughter, Pam and Helen Hargan. But was it really? Case Sources: Nbcwashington.com, “Police: Daughter Kills Mom, Self in McLean; Child Safe,” July 14, 2017, updated July 15, 2017 Nbcwashington.com, “Victim’s Boyfriend Gives Emotional Testimony in Murder-Suicide Hoax Trial,” by Julie Carey, March 9, 2022 Nbcwashington.com, “Virginia Woman Found Guilty of Killing Mother, Sister to Get New Trial,” by Julie Carey, November 9, 2022 Wtop.com, “Police investigate 2 dead bodies found in McLean home,” by Jennifer Ortiz, July 15, 2017 Wusa9.com, “McLean mother-daughter ‘murder-suicide’ may be a double murder,” by Peggy Fox, November 15, 2017, updated November 16, 2017 Wusa9.com, “Fairfax judge vacates double murder conviction of woman accused of killing mom and sister for money,” by Bruce Leshan, November 9, 2022 Cbsnews.com, 48 hours, “Odd crime scene leads to conflicting theories about the shooting deaths of Pam and Helen Hargan,”by CBS News, updated on November 10, 2022 Cbsnews.com, “Defense theory: Shooter used her toe to pull the trigger,” by Lauren A. White, November 10, 2022 Fox5dc.com/news, “Woman found guilty of murder after staging 2017 murder-suicide scene in Fairfax County,” by FOX 5 DC Digital Team, March 28, 2022 Lawandcrime.com, “Conviction Overturned for Woman Who Allegedly Killed Mom and Sister with a Rifle and Rearranged Their Bodies in Effort to Stage Slayings as Murder-Suicide,” by Colin Kalmbacher, November 10, 2022 People.com, “Murder-Suicide or Cold-Blooded Killing? Inside a Woman’s Alleged Plot to Kill Her Mom and Sister,” by KC Baker, February 6, 2020 Sportskeeda.com, “Where is Megan Hargan now? Charges explored ahead of new CBS 48 Hours episode,” by Nikita Mahato, October 1, 2022 Washingtonpost.com, “Va. Jury sentences woman to life in prison for killing mother, sister,” by Justin Jouvenal, March 28, 2022 Abc13 news, wset.com, “Police: Woman shoots mother, then herself in McLean home in  apparent murder-suicide,” by Tom Roussey, July 14, 2017 Oxygen.com, “Virginia Woman On Trial In Mother, Sister’s Killings, Allegedy Staged Slayings as Murder-Suicide,” by Dorian Geiger, March 11, 2002 Yahoo.com, “Judge Vacates Conviction of Virginia Woman Found Guilty of Murdering Mother, Sister,” by Jax Miller, November 10, 2022 Newsweek.com, “Murder-Suicides Reach Record High,” by Khaleda Rahman, March 9, 2023 Crimeonline.com, “Daughter Mad At Mom For Not Sending $400K Kills Her & Younger Sister, Stages Scene to Look Like Murder-Suicide,” by Jacquelyn Gray, March 28, 2022 Dailymail.co.uk, “Aunt of woman who is standing trial for the murder of her mother and  sister in a staged murder-suicide says she ‘feels sick every day’ and fears her niece’s final moments were ‘horrific,’” by Erica Tempesta, March 8, 2022 Fairfax County Police Department News, “Double Murder Suspect Arrives in Virginia; Arraignment set for Wednesday,” by FCPD Public Affairs Bureau, November 19, 2018 City-data.com, “McLean, Virginia” U.S. Census Bureau, McLean, Virginia Crimegrade.org Redfin.com Osti.gov, “Biography, Pamela D. Hansen Hargan, Vice President for Human Resources and Communications, Sandia National Laboratories” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of MWMH, Payton and Garrett discuss the bizarre disappearance and murder of 67-year-old, Dexter Stefonek, while driving across the country. Case Sources: The Montana Standard, “Body identified as Wisconsin man,” March 20, 1986 The Montana Standard, “No clues in missing man case,” November 22, 1985 Ravalli Republic, “Missing man,” November 21, 1985 Kalispell Daily, “Missing Wisconsin man’s vehicle burns,” November 21, 1985 Green Bay Press-Gazette, “Missing Onedia County man on way home when car found,” by Press-Gazette The Billings Gazette, “Denver hypnotist to probe for details in death case,” by Gazette  Glendive Bureau, April 22, 1986 The Billings Gazette, “Corpse may be missing driver,” by Evelyne Donkersloot, March 10, 1986 billingsgazette.com, “Dexter Stefonek,” by Gazette Staff, March 31, 2017 Wausau Daily Herald, “TV show features Rhinelander murder,” April 8, 1989 montanarightnow.com, “Montana Murder Mysteries: Bad Route Rest Stop Killing,” article and video, by ABC FOX Montana News Staff, September 23, 2019, updated January 8, 2021 montanarightnow.com, “stefonek photo,” September 25, 2019 unsolved.com, Dexter Stefonek distinctlymontana.com, “Unsolved Montana Murders,” by Joseph Shelton, October 3, 2022 missoulian.com, “1985 Montana rest stop murder still puzzles law enforcement,” by Tom  Lutey, August 27, 2018 theslowlane.com, “Sign to Bad Route in eastern Montana Along I-94” ancestry.com, Vivian Stefonek The Billings Gazette, “Sheriff checks leads in Glendive slaying, “ by Jill Sundby, April 25,  1989 medium.com, published in True Crime Addiction, “Bad Route Rest Stop Murder,” by Lisa Marie Fuqua, January 22, 2021 simmondskimberly.wordpress.com, “Bad Route Road” findagrave.com, “Dexter William Stefonek” google maps projectcoldcase.org, “Cold Case Homicide Statistics” Glendive Ranger Review.com, web.archive.org, “Thirty-year-old Bad Route Rest Are Murder  Case Remains Unsolved,” by Jason Stuart, November 30, 2015 Assisted research and writing by Diane Birnholz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of MWMH, Payton and Garrett discuss the bizarre disappearance and murder of 67-year-old, Dexter Stefonek, while driving across the country. Case Sources: The Montana Standard, “Body identified as Wisconsin man,” March 20, 1986 The Montana Standard, “No clues in missing man case,” November 22, 1985 Ravalli Republic, “Missing man,” November 21, 1985 Kalispell Daily, “Missing Wisconsin man’s vehicle burns,” November 21, 1985 Green Bay Press-Gazette, “Missing Onedia County man on way home when car found,” by Press-Gazette The Billings Gazette, “Denver hypnotist to probe for details in death case,” by Gazette  Glendive Bureau, April 22, 1986 The Billings Gazette, “Corpse may be missing driver,” by Evelyne Donkersloot, March 10, 1986 billingsgazette.com, “Dexter Stefonek,” by Gazette Staff, March 31, 2017 Wausau Daily Herald, “TV show features Rhinelander murder,” April 8, 1989 montanarightnow.com, “Montana Murder Mysteries: Bad Route Rest Stop Killing,” article and video, by ABC FOX Montana News Staff, September 23, 2019, updated January 8, 2021 montanarightnow.com, “stefonek photo,” September 25, 2019 unsolved.com, Dexter Stefonek distinctlymontana.com, “Unsolved Montana Murders,” by Joseph Shelton, October 3, 2022 missoulian.com, “1985 Montana rest stop murder still puzzles law enforcement,” by Tom  Lutey, August 27, 2018 theslowlane.com, “Sign to Bad Route in eastern Montana Along I-94” ancestry.com, Vivian Stefonek The Billings Gazette, “Sheriff checks leads in Glendive slaying, “ by Jill Sundby, April 25,  1989 medium.com, published in True Crime Addiction, “Bad Route Rest Stop Murder,” by Lisa Marie Fuqua, January 22, 2021 simmondskimberly.wordpress.com, “Bad Route Road” findagrave.com, “Dexter William Stefonek” google maps projectcoldcase.org, “Cold Case Homicide Statistics” Glendive Ranger Review.com, web.archive.org, “Thirty-year-old Bad Route Rest Are Murder  Case Remains Unsolved,” by Jason Stuart, November 30, 2015 Assisted research and writing by Diane Birnholz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices