Mombies

In late 1993, two child abductions rocked St. Louis, Missouri and the surrounding suburbs.

*Content warning: Child abduction, sexual assault of children, murder of children*

St. Louis Post Dispatch coverage of the cases found on Newspapers.com

State vs. Brooks

Death Sentence Given Rapist Who Killed Girl

Artist sketches portrait of what Angie Housman would look like today for her father

Angie Housman's death: How Earl Cox found his victim and how she spent her final days

Major Case Squad Report - Angie Housman

After nearly 27 years, family of Angie Housman witnesses her killer admit guilt

Man serving life for Angie Housman murder admits to molesting another girl

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It's our first ever listener stories episode, and our Spooky Humans did NOT disappoint! Join us as we read your stories about the times you pooped (and peed!) your pants as grown ups!

It's time to talk theories! Let us know on our socials what you think: What happened to Rey Rivera?

Brottman, Mikita. An Unexplained Death: The True Story of a Body at the Belvedere. Henry Holt & Co., 2018.

The Case of the Sovereign Individual: Unlocking the Mystery of Rey Rivera

Autopsy Report - The Prosecutors Podcast

Police Report - The Prosecutors Podcast

Stansberry Fact Sheet - The Prosecutors Podcast

The Note

'Unsolved Mysteries' on Netflix: Can You Crack the Code of Rey Rivera's Final Note?

'Unsolved Mysteries': Show Boss Reveals Rey Rivera's Wife's Note Theories

Rey Rivera: An Unsolved Mystery

Cops say he jumped from a building, but the evidence suggests foul play

Rey Rivera had token from wife in his pocket when he died, says Unsolved Mysteries boss - no one knows why

We're diving into the world of conspiracy theory today as we talk about the mysterious death of Rey Rivera. Rey was a happily married newlywed with is whole life ahead of him when he went missing in May 2006. When he was found a week later, the mystery of what happened left Rey's family and friends with more questions than answers.

Brottman, Mikita. An Unexplained Death: The True Story of a Body at the Belvedere. Henry Holt & Co., 2018.

The Case of the Sovereign Individual: Unlocking the Mystery of Rey Rivera

Autopsy Report - The Prosecutors Podcast

Police Report - The Prosecutors Podcast

Stansberry Fact Sheet - The Prosecutors Podcast

The Note

'Unsolved Mysteries' on Netflix: Can You Crack the Code of Rey Rivera's Final Note?

'Unsolved Mysteries': Show Boss Reveals Rey Rivera's Wife's Note Theories

Rey Rivera: An Unsolved Mystery

Cops say he jumped from a building, but the evidence suggests foul play

Rey Rivera had token from wife in his pocket when he died, says Unsolved Mysteries boss - no one knows why

In one of the worst single incidents of racial violence in American history, the people of the Greenwood District were viciously attacked by an angry white mob. There are still unidentified victims, so we're here to talk about it and tell you how you can help give them their names back.

*Content warning: Racism, hate crimes, murder*

Area Map

Book recommendations by Black authors

Ways to have your DNA compared

Tulsa 1921: An American Tragedy. Executive Produced by Alvin Patrick, Hosted by Gayle King. CBS News, 2021. Paramount+.

Tulsa Burning: The 1921 Race Massacre. Directed by Stanley Nelson and Marco Williams. Blackfin, Firelight Films, Hiptruth Productions, 2021. Hulu.

Tulsa Race Massacre Commission Interviews Part 1

Tulsa Race Massacre Commission Interviews Part 2

Tulsa Race Massacre Commission Interviews Part 3

The Tulsa Race Massacre Commission Report

Minstrel Show Information

Jim Crow Laws (History)

The Origins of Jim Crow

Segregation History

How the Tulsa Race Massacre was Covered Up

Tulsa Race Massacre: This is what happened in Tulsa in 1921

B.C. Franklin

7 sets of remains exhumed , 59 graves found after latest search for remains of the Tulsa Race Massacre victims

Distrust could delay identifying remains from Tulsa mass grave

More DNA sought from remains of possible Tulsa Race Massacre victims

Attorneys file lawsuit seeking redress for Tulsa Massacre

Judge: Tulsa Race Massacre victims' descendants can't sue

Oklahoma's high court will consider a reparations case from 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre survivors

Hughes Van Ellis , one of the last known survivors of the Tulsa Race Massacre, dies at 102

We're taking it back to the 1970's today to talk about the case of Francine Hughes. Francine's story is one of brutal and dehumanizing domestic violence that led to a shocking murder and rocked the town of Dansville, Michigan.

*Content Warning: Detailed descriptions of domestic abuse, brief discussion of rape, murder*

Domestic Violence Help

NCADV Statistics on Domestic Violence

Domestic Violence in the 1970's

A violent death, a haunted life

"The Burning Bed": A turning point in fight against domestic violence

40 years after burning bed, domestic violence issue still smolders

Ring of Fire

Area family's 1977 tragedy changed laws on domestic violence

The mother of a man killed in an incident...

Francine Hughes Wilson, 69, Domestic Violence Victim Who Took Action, Dies

Francine Hughes Wilson, who inspired 'The Burning Bed,' Dies at 69

Lansing State Journal Coverage of the trial on newspapers.com

On June 6th, 1992, Sherrill Levitt, Suzanne "Suzie" Streeter, and Stacy McCall vanished without a trace from Sherill and Suzie's home in Springfield, Missouri. They've never been seen again.

*Content Warning: Brief discussion of rape and murder*

Ozarks True Crime Podcast Season 1

IMGUR - Springfield News-Leader Articles

“The Springfield Three.” Disappeared, Produced by Elizabeth Fischer, et al., season 3, episode 10, Peacock Productions, 2011. Max.

Man charged after allegedly trying to take teen from Smyrna nail shop

Streeter Family Blog

Podcast uncovers new perspectives about Springfield's three missing women, 30 years later

It's Been 31 Years Since the 'Springfield 3' Went Missing - Here's Everything to Know About the Case

State v. Garrison

The Disturbing Story of Larry Hall, the Civil War Buff Who May Have Killed 40 Women

Larry DeWayne Hall

Judge denies Gerald Carnahan's motion to vacate conviction in Jackie Johns murder

Story about Winoka Lodge witness (in comments)

On June 6th, 1992, Sherrill Levitt, Suzanne "Suzie" Streeter, and Stacy McCall vanished without a trace from Sherill and Suzie's home in Springfield, Missouri. They've never been seen again.

*Content Warning: Brief discussion of domestic violence and stalking*

Ozarks True Crime Podcast Season 1

IMGUR - Springfield News-Leader Articles

“The Springfield Three.” Disappeared, Produced by Elizabeth Fischer, et al., season 3, episode 10, Peacock Productions, 2011. Max.

Man charged after allegedly trying to take teen from Smyrna nail shop

Streeter Family Blog

Podcast uncovers new perspectives about Springfield's three missing women, 30 years later

It's Been 31 Years Since the 'Springfield 3' Went Missing - Here's Everything to Know About the Case

State v. Garrison

The Disturbing Story of Larry Hall, the Civil War Buff Who May Have Killed 40 Women

Larry DeWayne Hall

Judge denies Gerald Carnahan's motion to vacate conviction in Jackie Johns murder

Story about Winoka Lodge witness (in comments)

In 2009, 14-year-old Amber DuBois disappeared without a trace. A year later, with police still trying to find answers, 17-year-old Chelsea King went missing. Listen as we discuss the rest of the story and how the families turned tragedy into action.

*Content Warning: Kidnapping, Sexual Assault of a minor, Murder*

Rother, Caitlin. Lost Girls, e-book ed., Pinnacle, 2012. Kindle.

Chelsea's Light: A Brother's Journey

10 years after Amber Dubois was murdered, her parents are finding peace

Taken: The Amber Dubois Story

Amber's Stepfather Explains His Rage

Creation of a monster: John Gardner

A chilling early view of an accused killer

Why Gardner Eluded Suspicion

San Diego murder suspect had supporters in 2000 molestation case, but psychiatrist urged "maximum sentence"

Lake Hodges Attack Victim Speaks

A robbery that was really an attempted rape

John Albert Gardner Interview

Amber Dubois' Mom Confronts Daugher's Killer In Jail

Candice Moncayo Impact Statement

John Gardner Response to Candice Moncayo Impact

WIth its Mission Complete, Chelsea's Light Foundation Announces Closure

Remembering Amber Dubois and Chelsea King a Decade Later

In 2009, 14-year-old Amber DuBois disappeared without a trace. A year later, with police still trying to find answers, 17-year-old Chelsea King went missing. Listen as we discuss their cases and the monster that took them.

*Content Warning: Kidnapping, Sexual Assault of a minor, Murder*

Rother, Caitlin. Lost Girls, e-book ed., Pinnacle, 2012. Kindle.

Chelsea's Light: A Brother's Journey

10 years after Amber Dubois was murdered, her parents are finding peace

Taken: The Amber Dubois Story

Amber's Stepfather Explains His Rage

Creation of a monster: John Gardner

A chilling early view of an accused killer

Why Gardner Eluded Suspicion

San Diego murder suspect had supporters in 2000 molestation case, but psychiatrist urged "maximum sentence"

Lake Hodges Attack Victim Speaks

A robbery that was really an attempted rape

John Albert Gardner Interview

Amber Dubois' Mom Confronts Daugher's Killer In Jail

Candice Moncayo Impact Statement

John Gardner Response to Candice Moncayo Impact

WIth its Mission Complete, Chelsea's Light Foundation Announces Closure

Remembering Amber Dubois and Chelsea King a Decade Later