54: Diane Downs- Part 2

On a rainy October afternoon in the small town of Potsdam, New York, a young woman called 911 to tell them that she heard some odd noises coming from the apartment across from hers. The noises sounded like a child in danger. When an officer finally arrived, he heard footsteps inside and the sound of the door’s lock clicking when he knocked. When he finally gained access, the officer found 12-year-old Garrett Phillips pulseless. He began CPR and Garrett was transported quickly to the hospital, but he ultimately died. The only evidence left behind was a bent window screen and a few fingerprints. Investigators immediately focused their attention on the victim’s mother’s ex-boyfriend, Nick Hillary, and he became an outcast, despite no physical evidence of his involvement. Were police targeting him because of his race and pushing another prime suspect aside because he was, GET THIS, another police officer? Or was the investigator’s tunnel vision being exagerrated and Nick Hillary really was responsible for the savage murder of a little boy? TRIGGER WARNINGS: murder of a child, racism, police misconduct  Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: Simplisafe: Customize the perfect system for your home in just a few minutes at SIMPLISAFE.com/killerqueens. Go today and claim a free indoor security camera plus 20% off with Interactive Monitoring. Miss KB: Wanna know why we call our Dad “Miss KB?” Be sure to head to killerqueens.link/misskb to grab this audio for free! OG Episodes Promo - Want access to our first 45 episodes? Grab em here! We've made them available for free to anyone who signs up! Remember, these episodes were recorded when we had no idea what we were doing, so just keep that in mind. The audio isn't the quality we would want to put out now, but the cases are on point! Visit killerqueens.link/ogto download and binge all the archived episodes today! June’s Journey: Find your inner detective -- Download June’s Journey today! Available on Android and iOS mobile devices, as well as on PC through Facebook Games. © 2022 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4 Loka 20221h 26min

Hey ya’ll! This week’s bonus episode is actually the first in a series that we are covering on our Patreon. We call the series Doc Jams and it’s the show where we go episode by episode and recap documentaries that ya’ll ask us to cover! At the time of this recording we are currently releasing episodes of this series weekly and are releasing episode 3 this Friday. So we’re gifting you episode 1! If you want the rest of the series, head to our Patreon and join at the $10 level or higher.  But you won’t JUST get Keep Sweet. You’ll also get ALL OF OUR EPISODES ad-free, all of our past Murder Mixtapes (over 150 of those), all of our past doc jams including the Jinx, Innocence Files, Don’t F*ck with Cats, LulaRich, Tinder Swindler, Worst Roommate ever and MORE!  And our next series is Most Hated Man on the Internet- you won’t want to miss it!  So we wanted to just give you a little context about this episode and why you’ll only see part 1 (unless you join us over at patreon.com/killerqueenspod).  We hope you like our complete and total roasting of Warren Jeffs!  Trigger Warnings References of religious manipulation/cult practices, sexual abuse (including minors), domestic abuse. Part 1 Rulon Jeffs' family members and ex-wives discuss life in the Fundamentalist Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints and the role of polygamy. Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: Want access to our first 45 episodes? Grab em here! We've made them available for free to anyone who signs up! Remember, these episodes were recorded when we had no idea what we were doing, so just keep that in mind. The audio isn't the quality we would want to put out now, but the cases are on point! Visit killerqueens.link/ogto download and binge all the archived episodes today! Miss KB: Wanna know why we call our Dad “Miss KB?” Be sure to head to killerqueens.link/misskb to grab this audio for free! © 2022 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

29 Syys 20221h 13min

On May 4th, 2007, Patricia Tice opened her door to find two sheriff deputies standing on her front porch. They told her that her 19-year-old daughter, Brittany McGlone was deceased. They wouldn’t elaborate, just telling her that her body was en route to a funeral home. Patricia soon found out that not only was her daughter dead, she had been brutally murdered. Brittany had suffered a vicious attack while sleeping and died from blunt force trauma to the head. She was sleeping in her boyfriend’s bed after a long night shift at work. Her boyfriend and his family were out of the house during the day and Brittany’s boyfriend returned home to find her dead in his bed, covered in blood. One of the first things that crossed Patricia’s mind when she found out her daughter was dead? “That son of a bitch killed her.” Patricia and the rest of her family believe that Brittany’s boyfriend was involved in her murder, along with a family friend with a history of violent crimes. TRIGGER WARNING: murder, gore, sexual assault Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: Miss KB: Wanna know why we call our Dad “Miss KB?” Be sure to head to killerqueens.link/misskb to grab this audio for free! Mad Rabbit:  If you go to MadRabbit.com/queens and use promo code QUEENS you’ll receive 25% off.  Everly Well: And for listeners of the show, Everlywell is offering a special discount of twenty percent off an at-home lab test at everlywell.com/queens. © 2022 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

27 Syys 202258min

On the evening of August 2nd, 2006, Robert Wone stayed late after work and decided to stay at a friend's house instead of making the train ride out to the suburbs of Washington DC.  Robert spoke with his wife throughout the day and eventually told her he was heading to their friends house, but he would be dead only hours later.  Despite evidence pointing to a sinister end at the hands of the 3 men in the house with him, Robert Wone’s unsolved murder is one of Washington DC’s most notorious cases.   ***TRIGGER WARNING*** Sexual Assault - Stabbing Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: Want access to our first 45 episodes? Grab em here! We've made them available for free to anyone who signs up! Remember, these episodes were recorded when we had no idea what we were doing, so just keep that in mind. The audio isn't the quality we would want to put out now, but the cases are on point! Visit killerqueens.link/ogto download and binge all the archived episodes today! Miss KB: Wanna know why we call our Dad “Miss KB?” Be sure to head to killerqueens.link/misskb to grab this audio for free! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

22 Syys 202252min

On November 15th, 2004, the remains of 50-year-old Lauri Waterman were found in a burned out vehicle near the north side of the island of Craig, Alaska. Her remains were so badly burned that only a skull was immediately recognizable. Lauri was loved and respected in her small town, often referred to as a “saint” by most of the people who knew her. She volunteered and worked with children with special needs. Who would’ve killed the generous and loving mother and wife in such a brutal manner? With no enemies, it wasn’t long before investigators turned their attention to her 16-year-old daughter and her new “boyfriend,” who was almost a decade older than her. TRIGGER WARNINGS: murder, desecration of human remains, child-adult relationships, abuse Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: TGOG Promo: Tune in this spooky season and beyond to Two Girls One Ghost wherever you listen to podcasts. Betterhelp: Visit BetterHelp.com/queens today to get 10% off your first month. Best Fiends: Download Best Fiends for FREE from the App Store or Google play. © 2022 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

20 Syys 20221h 24min

On February 16th, 1974, 17-year-old Carla Walker and her 18-year-old boyfriend, Rodney McCoy, left their school’s Valentine’s Day dance and went to cruise around town in Rodney’s mom’s car. They stopped at a nearby bowling alley so Carla could use the bathroom. Afterwards, as the two young lovebirds fooled around in the parking lot, a man yanked open the car door and pulled Carla out. He beat Rodney unconscious, and when Rodney awoke, his girlfriend was gone. Several days later, the high school cheerleader was found dead in a culvert, a victim of rape and strangulation. Police only had one suspect in mind: Rodney, the high school quarterback. But Carla’s family was adamant that Rodney would never hurt their daughter. Were they right? Was Carla a victim of opportunity by a stranger or was their daughter brutally attacked and murdered by her high school sweetheart? Suggested by: Trisha Ann.. hey girl, thanks! TRIGGER WARNINGS: murder, sexual assault Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: Want access to our first 45 episodes? Grab em here! We've made them available for free to anyone who signs up! Remember, these episodes were recorded when we had no idea what we were doing, so just keep that in mind. The audio isn't the quality we would want to put out now, but the cases are on point! Visit killerqueens.link/ogto download and binge all the archived episodes today! Miss KB: Wanna know why we call our Dad “Miss KB?” Be sure to head to killerqueens.link/misskb to grab this audio for free!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

15 Syys 202252min

In September of 1978, 15 year old Mary Vincent was hitchhiking the California roads to return to her home in Las Vegas.  Mary had run away from her mother and father and lived on the streets for a period of time, often sleeping in unlocked cars.  Eventually she went to her grandfather’s house, but became home sick and decided to return to Las Vegas.  While hitchhiking back home though, she was picked up by a man who attacked and left her for dead.  Miraculously, Mary survived the brutal attack and would go on to become an artist and an advocate for victims rights.  ***TRIGGER WARNING*** Rape - Dismemberment - Suicide - Assault with a weapon -  Murder Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: Mad Rabbit: If you go to MadRabbit.com/queens and use promo code QUEENS you’ll receive 25% off. June’s Journey: Find your inner detective -- Download June’s Journey today! Available on Android and iOS mobile devices, as well as on PC through Facebook Games. Housewives of True Crime- Listen wherever you get your podcasts! Want access to our first 45 episodes? Grab em here! We've made them available for free to anyone who signs up! Remember, these episodes were recorded when we had no idea what we were doing, so just keep that in mind. The audio isn't the quality we would want to put out now, but the cases are on point! Visit killerqueens.link/og to download and binge all the archived episodes today! © 2022 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

13 Syys 202254min

In the small town of Jamestown, California, Daniel Mark Driver was on trial facing child abuse charges against multiple boys.  Willie Nesler was a victim of Driver’s who was set to testify after a lunch break, but before he had the opportunity, his mother, Ellie took matters into her own hands and shot driver 5 times in the head and neck.  Nesler would receive world wide support and condemnation for her actions, which would spark a national debate about Vigilantism. ***TRIGGER WARNING*** Child Molestation - Gun Violence - Rape If you want access to all of our past Murder Mixtape episodes and even more bonus episodes ad-free, head to patreon.com/killerqueenspod to join and get immediate access to hundreds of bonus episodes- all AD FREE! Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: HelloFresh: Go to HelloFresh.com/killerqueens16 and use code killerqueens16 for 16 free meals across 7 boxes AND 3 free gifts! © 2022 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights Reserved Audio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8 Syys 202245min