Vacation Nightmares | Elly Warren & Heather Mack

Skip the intro: (3:19) Dr. Amie Harwick was an established marriage, family and sexuality specialist.   She worked in Los Angeles and was highly respected in her field. In 2009, Amie began dating a man named Gareth Pursehouse. After 18 months, things turned sour and they broke up.  Except, Gareth could not accept the change. He was violent towards Amie and stalked her, forcing her to take out multiple protective orders. Amie managed to distance herself from Gareth over the following years.  In January 2020, the two had a chance meeting at a public event that Amie was attending and Gareth was working at.  This meeting caused Gareth to fly into a rage which terrified Amie. On Valentine’s Day 2020,  Amie attended a burlesque show with her friends. Gareth waited until she left and he broke into her home.  He lay in her bed and waited for. When Amie arrived home, she was brutally attacked by Gareth and he threw her off a balcony, leaving her to die. Gareth would go to trial for Amie’s murder and he was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole. There have also been some big updates in the ‘suicide’ of Ellen Greenberg.  The medical examiner who originally titled Ellen’s death a suicide has now backtracked.  "It is my professional opinion Ellen's manner of death should be designated as something other than suicide," Dr Marlon Osbourne said. Join us on Patreon for exclusive, ad-free content Be sure to follow us on Instagram for the latest crime news Relationships—whether you're single, dating, or committed—can feel like a constant learning curve. Be sure to check out The Sabrina Zohar Show to help you navigate it all with no-BS, real talk that empowers you to build the healthy, fulfilling connections you deserve. This episode is sponsored by: Prolon -  To help you kickstart a health plan that truly works, Prolon is offering True Crime Society listeners 15% off sitewide plus a $40 bonus gift when you subscribe to their 5-Day Nutrition Program! Just visit ProlonLife.com/TCS 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!

13 Feb 55min

Timestamps (2:00) - Tracey Nix Updates (10:36) - Daniel Morcombe In December 2003, Australian teen Daniel Morcombe (13) had saved up some money and decided to take the bus to a shopping center to buy Christmas gifts for his family. Daniel walked to a nearby bus stop.  He attempted to flag down a bus, but the driver was unable to stop due to mechanical issues with the vehicle.  A second bus followed behind very shortly.  Daniel was no longer at the bus stop and was never seen alive again. The investigation into Daniel’s disappearance was one of the largest ever seen in Australia.  At one stage, there was a reward of $1m offered in the case. In 2011, a sex offender named Brett Peter Cowan was arrested and charged with Daniel’s murder.  Cowan had offered Daniel a lift to the shopping centre after the bus failed to stop.   Cowan murdered Daniel within an hour of his abduction.  In this episode of the True Crime Society Podcast, we discuss the abduction and murder of Daniel Morcombe. Read our blog for this case Join our true crime community on Patreon for exclusive, ad-free content Be sure to follow us on Instagram for the latest crime news This episode is sponsored by IQBar: Start the New Year off right with IQBAR’s brain-and-body-boosting bars,hydration mixes, and mushroom coffees. Their Ultimate Sampler Pack includes all three! To get your 20% off, just text CRIME to sixty-four thousand. Message and data rates may apply. See terms for details.

6 Feb 57min

Skip the intro chat: (7:36) Tracey Nix fell asleep while she was meant to be caring for her grandson Ezra, who was 16 months old.  Ezra got out of the home and went to a pond on the family property.  He ended up drowning and passing away. An investigation was conducted and no charges were laid against Tracey. In November 2022, Tracey was caring for another grandchild, Uriel, who was 7 months old.  Tracey took the baby to a restaurant for lunch and then drove her home.  Instead of taking the baby into the home, Tracey left her in the vehicle and went inside to play the piano.   She insists that she ‘just forgot’ that the baby was in the vehicle.  Uriel would pass away from hyperthermia after being left in the car in 90 degree temperatures. Tracey was recently taken to trial for Uriel’s death.   Ezra’s death was not allowed to be discussed during proceedings.  Tracey has been found not guilty of the manslaughter of Uriel but has been convicted on a lesser charge. Read our blog for the Nix case -  https://truecrimesocietyblog.com/2025/01/14/is-tracey-nix-a-killer-grandmother/ We offer exclusive weekly content on Patreon - join us at patreon.com/truecrimesociety Be sure to follow us on Instagram for the latest crime news - instagram.com/truecrimesociety

30 Jan 51min

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 Jan 55min

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 Jan 54min

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 Jan 54min

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 Jan 1h 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 Des 202443min