Accident or Murder? Why do missing men keep turning up in rivers?

Timestamp to skip the intro: (8:57) In 2012, Iowa cousins Lyric Cook (10) and Elizabeth Collins (8) were riding their bikes on a warm summer day. When they didn't return after a few hours, their grandmother raised the alarm. Their bodies would be found five months later in a wildlife park 25 miles from where they were last seen. Now, more than 12 years later, the murders of Lyric and Elizabeth remain unsolved.  Their causes of death have never been made public. Read our blog for the girls Be sure to join us on Patreon for exclusive and ad-free content. Join us on Instagram for the latest crime news This episode is sponsored by: IQ Bar: For 20% off all IQBAR products. Text CRIME to 64000. Message and data rates may apply

23 Tammi 202555min

Timestamp to skip the intro - (7:38) In October 2024, a 911 call was placed from the home of Tennessee woman Jessica Chandler. When authorities arrived, they found her two children, aged 4 and 1, unresponsive. Both children were declared dead at the scene. When authorities first investigated, it was determined that Jessica had likely poisoned her children before making a superficial attempt to take her own life. Authorities initially believed this as empty medication bottles were found at the scene. This case is unfolding in the courts at the moment and we have since learned that Jessica actually smothered her children with a Lilo and Stitch blanket. Lacey Spears lived an unusual and tumultuous life. Growing up, she told stories about abuse, eating disorders and abortion. None of which have been proven to be true. Lacey gave birth to a son, Garnett, in 2008. She immediately made up lies about Garnett’s father and started documenting her sons ‘medical issues’ online. Lacey insisted that Garnett have a feeding tube placed because he was unable to tolerate standard feeding. Nurses were skeptical as they were able to feed the baby without any issues. When Garnett was five, he ended up being airlifted to hospital. His sodium levels were so high that a doctor confronted his mother about the situation. Garnett passed away days later and a police investigation began. Lacey was convicted of murdering her son by injecting him with ultra levels of sodium. Authorities believe she suffers from Munchausen syndrome by proxy. Poisoning murders are a very rare occurrence. This method accounts for just under one-half of one percent of murders. Read our blog for these cases - https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2025/01/05/moms-who-murder-poison/ Be sure to join us on Patreon for ad-free and exclusive weekly content Join us on Instagram for the latest crime news This episode is sponsored by: Graza Olive Oil -  Take your food to the next level with Graza Olive Oil. Visit https://graza.co/TCS and use promo code TCS today for 10% off your first order!  Prolon’s Fasting Mimicking Diet is a revolutionary, plant-based nutrition program that nourishes the body while making cells believe they’re fasting. Prolon is offering True Crime Society listeners 15% off their 5-day nutrition program for your post-holiday glow-up when you go to ProlonLife.com/tcs

16 Tammi 202554min

Timestamps: (3:33) - Updates (Liam Payne arrests, Gypsy Rose had a baby) (14:09) - The Murder of Mike Williams In 2000, Florida man Mike Williams seemed to have it all.  He was married to his high school sweetheart, Denise, and they had a beautiful daughter together.  Mike was successful in his career and enjoyed many hobbies, including hunting. One early morning in December 2000, Mike allegedly took his boat and went hunting on Lake Seminole.  Denise raised the alarm when he did not return by noon.  The search for Mike began, and ran for months.  One theory was that Mike had been injured in a boating accident, fallen overboard and drowned.  It was expected that his remains would eventually surface in the lake.  They didn’t. Just months after he disappeared, Denise petitioned to have Mike declared dead so that she could claim almost $2m in life insurance.   A judge agreed, despite the usual waiting period in Florida for someone to be declared dead being five years.   Five years after Mike vanished, Denise married his best friend (and life insurance salesman) Brian Winchester.  Their marriage was tumultuous and would eventually end in divorce.  After their marriage fell apart, the truth came out.  Brian and Denise had been having an affair and they worked together to kill Mike.  His remains were found in 2017. Read our blog for this case Be sure to join us on Patreon for exclusive content and ad-free episodes. Join us on Instagram for the latest crime news This episode is sponsored by: Acorns - Acorns makes it easy for everyone to start saving and investing. Head to acorns.com/tcs or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today!  IQBAR - Start the New Year off right with IQBAR’s brain-and-body-boosting bars hydration mixes, and mushroom coffees. To get your twenty percent off and free shipping, just text CRIME to sixty-four thousand.

9 Tammi 202554min

Timestamp to skip the intro - (5:24) In November, 2024 Hannah Kobayashi disappeared in Los Angeles, CA while traveling from Maui to New York City. She sent a family member strange texts about her identity being stolen being vanishing.  After a frantic search and pleas from her family, it was discovered Hannah crossed the border to Mexico of her own free will. During this time, her father took his own life and a potential marriage/ immigration scam was uncovered. Hannah has since returned to the United States but questions remain unanswered. Check us out on Patreon for ad-free content and weekly bonus episodes!

2 Tammi 20251h 14min

Timestamp to skip the intro chat - (8:26) On Christmas Eve in 2008, Bruce Jeffrey Pardo dressed up in a Santa suit.  He also gift-wrapped some weapons.  He went to the home of his ex in-laws in Covina, California and opened fire.  He killed nine people before taking his own life. In the final episode of the True Crime Society Podcast for 2024, we discuss the Covina Christmas Massacre. There has also been a big update in the case of ‘dead’ man Ryan Borgwardt.   Ryan has returned to the United States of his own accord and is now facing obstruction charges, as well as possibly having to pay tens of thousands of dollars of restitution.  We will be taking a week off over the holiday season.  If you’re missing your True Crime Society fix, be sure to join us on Patreon where we have 60+ exclusive episodes available.  Follow us on Instagram for the latest crime news Thank you for your support this year.  We are looking forward to a great 2025!  Regards,  Olivia and Stephanie

19 Joulu 202443min

Timestamp to skip the intro chat - (6:51) According to the Bureau of Justice, the percentage of women murdered by an intimate partner is 5 times higher than it is for men.  Of the estimated 4,970 female homicide victims in 2021, 34% were killed by an intimate partner. In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss two separate cases where women have allegedly been murdered by their husbands.   Texas realtor and mother-of-four, Suzanne Simpson was last seen arguing with her husband Brad on the night of October 6, 2024.  A neighbor reported hearing screams following the fight.  Hours later, Brad purchased two bags of cement, a construction bucket with a lid, 32 trash bags and bleach.   Police believe he killed Suzanne and dismembered and disposed of her body.  Brad has been arrested and charged with murder, unlawful restraint, assault, tampering with evidence and possession of a prohibited weapon.  Suzanne remains missing. On October 7, 2024, Lee Gilley called 911 and said his pregnant wife Christa intentionally overdosed in an attempt to kill herself. Christa was taken to the hospital where she passed away.  Doctors discovered that Christa’s injuries were not consistent with Lee’s story.  An investigation determined that Christa had been strangled to death. Lee was arrested and charged with capital murder.  In the weeks leading up to her death, Lee was engaging with online content about traditional gender roles and the belief that women should stay at home instead of having their own careers. Read our blogs for these cases Suzanne Simpson Christa Gilley Join us on Patreon for exclusive, ad-free content and weekly bonus episodes! Follow us on Instagram for the latest crime news This episode is sponsored by: - Skylight Frame: Skylight Frame is the touchscreen digital photo frame your whole family will love. Get twenty dollars off your purchase of a Skylight Frame when you go to SkylightFrame.com/SOCIETY - Sono Bello:  Save big during Sono Bello's friends and family holiday savings event. Schedule your free consultation now at www.sonobello.com/TCS

12 Joulu 202451min

Skip the intro chat timestamp - (6:56) After auditioning for ‘The X Factor’ as a teen, Liam Payne was grouped together with Harry Styles, Zayn Malik, Niall Horan and Louis Tomlinson to form one of the best selling boy bands of all time -- One Direction. Throughout his career, Liam felt isolated and struggled with his mental health and sobriety.  He said he was grateful when the band broke up because he knew the lifestyle would eventually kill him. On October 16, 2024, the manager of the CasaSur Palermo Hotel in Buenos Aires called police to report "an aggressive man who could be under the effects of drugs and alcohol." Police arrived at the hotel moments later and found Liam dead at the age of 31.  He had fallen from a third floor balcony onto a courtyard below. Since his death, police have arrested three people alleging they supplied drugs to Liam multiple times before his fall.  In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss the tragic death of Liam Payne. Read our blog for this case Join us on Patreon for exclusive, ad-free content Follow us on Instagram for the latest crime news This episode is sponsored by: Cornbread Hemp - If you’re looking for a healthier way to enjoy a carefree moment, you have to give Cornbread Hemp a try! As a special offer for our listeners, you can get 30% off your first order! Just visit cornbreadhemp.com/TCS and use promo code TCS at checkout.

5 Joulu 20241h 20min

Skip the intro chat: (8:00) - Start Sometimes people get so caught up in their personal situations that they become overwhelmed.  Financial pressures, marital difficulties and employment troubles can all contribute to life feeling out of control. In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss two separate cases where men may have faked their own deaths in order to escape the lives they were living. In August 2024, Wisconsin man Ryan Borgwardt (44) told his wife of 20+ years that he was going kayaking.  The couple have three children together.  Ryan’s wife raised the alarm when he did not return.  His overturned kayak and a life jacket were found floating in the lake.  Authorities became so convinced that he was not in the lake, they started investigating other avenues.  They discovered that Ryan got a new passport, purchased airline gift cards and had been communicating with a woman online in Uzbekistan.   Ryan Flynn aka Ryan Roth has been accused of stealing thousands of dollars over the years - including from his own grandmother.  Ryan was known to set up fake charities, raise funds and then dissolve the organizations to keep the money for himself. On January 20, Ryan’s motorbike, belongings and an apparent suicide note were found at the edge of a cliff in Uluwatu in Bali. Ryan’s remains have never been found and many people believe that he may have staged his own death. Read our blogs for these cases: https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2024/11/12/did-wisconsin-man-ryan-borgwardt-fake-his-own-death-and-flee-the-country/ https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2024/11/17/did-fraudster-ryan-roth-fake-his-own-death-in-bali/ Follow us on Instagram for the latest crime news Join us on Patreon for exclusive, ad-free content This episode is sponsored by: Uncommon Goods: To get 15% off your next gift, go to UncommonGoods.com/TCS Skylight Frame:  Get $20 off a Skylight Frame at SkylightFrame.com/SOCIETY

28 Marras 202449min