Ashley Ellerin: “The Killer Next Door” | MURDERISH Ep. 152

When someone gets involved in the drug trade, violence usually isn’t far behind. It’s a dangerous path to tread where survival can hinge almost entirely upon alliances. If you piss off the wrong person, you might pay with your life. In the late 1980s, Missouri native Darrell Mease encountered an opportunity he couldn’t turn down. The 42-year-old carpenter was hired by Lloyd Lawrence, who happened to be a kingpin in a local methamphetamine ring. Instead of considering the danger he might face, Mease was blinded by dollar signs. This chance encounter set Mease’s life on a deeply violent trajectory. It would escalate into an extreme act of revenge outside a serene cabin in the Ozark mountains where an entire family would be murdered. Follow Jami on Instagram & TikTok @JamiOnAir and join the Serial Streamers true crime TV club! Sponsors HelloFresh: HelloFresh.com/MURDERISH50 - use code MURDERISH50 for 50% off + free shipping. Rocket Money: RocketMoney.com/MURDERISH to easily cancel unwanted subscriptions. ZocDoc: ZocDoc.com/MURDERISH, then download the free app & book a top-rated doctor. CrimeCon 2023: Visit CrimeCon.com and use code MURDERISH for 10% off a Standard Badge. Dirty Money Moves: Women in White Collar Crime - Listen on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dirty-money-moves-women-in-white-collar-crime/id1619521092. TrendVETTERS: Listen on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trendvetters/id1682586524. Want to advertise on this show? We’ve partnered with Cloud10 Media to handle our advertising requests. If you’re interested in advertising on MURDERISH, send an email to Sahiba Krieger mailto:sahiba@cloud10.fm with a copy to mailto:jami@murderish.com.  Research & Writing: Alison Schwartz. Visit Murderish.com for more info about the show and Creator/Host, Jami, as well as a list of sources for this episode.  Ad-Free episodes: Visit https://www.patreon.com/Murderish to join MURDERISH | Behind the Mic and get access to bonus episodes, ad-free episodes, and other cool perks. Listening to this podcast doesn’t make you a murderer, it just means you’re murder..ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

17 Jul 202342min

This is an excerpt from Murder, She Told podcast’s “The Danielle Bertolini Story”, originally published in March of 2021. Murder, She Told is an award-winning true-crime podcast created by credentialed victim’s advocate, Kristen Seavey, that dives into the lesser-known cold cases and true crime stories from New England and beyond. Murder, She Told uses detailed and documentary style storytelling: weaving in original interviews with family, friends, and investigators closest to the case. Rooted in deep research, straightforward narratives, and the victims and their family at the center of every story, Murder, She Told will speak to any listener no matter where they call home. Listen to the full episode on Danielle: https://www.murdershetold.com/episodes/danielle-bertolini Sign the petition for justice: https://www.change.org/danielleandsheila Quick links to find Murder, She Told: Apple: apple.co/42Zmd5X Spotify:sptfy.com/murdershetold All others and social media: murdershetold.com/connect Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12 Jul 20239min

The triple homicide, known as the “Halloween Massacre,” occurred in Pasadena, California in 1993. As rare as violent crimes are in Pasadena, the Halloween Massacre was the second triple homicide in the City in less than a three-year time span. On Friday, March 22, 1991, at about 2:30 in the morning, Pasadena police received a call asking them to do a welfare check at a posh home located on the 1300th block of Fairlawn Way. Officers arrived about 18 minutes later to find three deceased teenage girls. The brutal crime scene would haunt the lead detective until his dying day. In this episode of Murderish, I’ll walk you through the tragic murder of three teenagers, a crime for which no motive was ever uncovered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

10 Jul 202346min

In June of 1996, 34-year-old teacher, Mary Kay Letourneau, began a forbidden affair with her 12-year-old student, Vili Fualaau. A media firestorm began when the illegal affair was brought to law enforcement’s attention. Surprisingly, the illicit relationship between the much older teacher and her 6th grade student wasn’t the biggest bomb shell. In this episode, Jami walks you through the entire scandalous story that shook the world and continued to do so for many years after. Join the Serial Streamers TV Club! Here’s how: Follow Jami on Instagram @JamiOnAir. There, she announces new True Crime TV watch assignments every couple of weeks, and then everyone in the club discusses what they watched shortly after on Instagram.  Follow Jami on TikTok @JamiOnAir. Want to advertise on this show? We’ve partnered with Cloud10 Media to handle our advertising requests. If you’re interested in advertising on MURDERISH, send an email to Sahiba Krieger mailto:sahiba@cloud10.fm with a copy to mailto:jami@murderish.com.  Visit Murderish.com for more info about the podcast and Creator/Host, Jami. Ad-Free episodes: Visit https://www.patreon.com/Murderish to join MURDERISH | Behind the Mic and get access to bonus episodes, ad-free episodes, and other cool perks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

7 Jul 202357min

On a warm Southern California night in 2018, 23-year-old Vini Oliveira arrived home from working the late shift. He was greeted by two smiling faces - his roommate 26-year-old Chad O’melia and his new love interest, 27-year-old Bryn Spejcher. As Vini headed upstairs for bed, he left Chad and Bryn snuggling and laughing amongst themselves on the couch. After taking a shower and slipping into bed, Vini heard loud noises, and then screams, coming from downstairs. As he made his way down to the first floor, Vini could scarcely believe what he saw. A homicide investigation ensued as many people remained shocked over how a happy night amongst new lovers could turn so quickly into a nightmare. Follow Jami on Instagram & TikTok @JamiOnAir. Sponsors Hatch: Visit hatch.co/murderish for up to 15% off your purchase of a Hatch Rest + free shipping. CrimeCon 2023: Visit CrimeCon.com and use code MURDERISH for 10% off a Standard Badge. Dirty Money Moves: Women in White Collar Crime - Listen on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dirty-money-moves-women-in-white-collar-crime/id1619521092. TrendVETTERS: Listen on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trendvetters/id1682586524. Want to advertise on this show? We’ve partnered with Cloud10 Media to handle our advertising requests. If you’re interested in advertising on MURDERISH, send an email to Sahiba Krieger mailto:sahiba@cloud10.fm with a copy to mailto:jami@murderish.com. Research & Writing: K. Brant. Visit Murderish.com for more info about the show and Creator/Host, Jami, as well as a list of sources for this episode. Ad-Free episodes: Visit https://www.patreon.com/Murderish to join MURDERISH | Behind the Mic and get access to bonus episodes, ad-free episodes, and other cool perks. Listening to this podcast doesn’t make you a murderer, it just means you’re murder..ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

3 Jul 202348min

In November of 1983, a mother and her three children were found “hacked to death” in their Bloomington, Illinois family home. The prime suspect was the husband and father of the victims, David Hendricks. The prosecution would have you believe that David’s religion and desire to pursue other women were motives for the murders. The defense argued that the murders occurred as part of a robbery committed by an intruder, whose bloody footprint was found inside the home. After two trials, a final verdict was reached …and not everyone agrees that justice was served.  Let’s get social: Follow MURDERISH on Instagram & TikTok @MurderishPodcast. We’re also on Facebook. Visit murderish.com to learn more about Jami and the podcast. You can also buy merch & sign up to become a MURDERISH | Behind the Mic Patreon member and get access to exclusive perks.  Listening to this podcast doesn’t make you a murderer, it just means you’re murder …ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

26 Jun 202352min

Best friends, Skylar Neese and Shelia Eddy, met in 2nd grade and were inseparable ever since. When a new friend entered the picture, the trio seemed to develop a special bond and naturally, they all trusted each other. It would come as a huge shock that Skylar Neese would lose her life at the hands of one of her closest friends ..and the true motive for the crime wouldn’t come to light until years later. Follow Jami on Instagram & TikTok @JamiOnAir.  Sponsors OneSkin: Visit OneSkin.co and use promo code MURDERISH for 15% off. Earth Breeze: Visit EarthBreeze.com/murderish to subscribe and save 40%. Rocket Money: Visit RocketMoney.com/MURDERISH to manage your money and cancel unwanted subscriptions. CrimeCon 2023: Visit CrimeCon.com and use code MURDERISH for 10% off a Standard Badge. Dirty Money Moves: Women in White Collar Crime - Listen on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dirty-money-moves-women-in-white-collar-crime/id1619521092. TrendVETTERS: Listen on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trendvetters/id1682586524. Want to advertise on this show? We’ve partnered with Cloud10 Media to handle our advertising requests. If you’re interested in advertising on MURDERISH, send an email to Sahiba Krieger mailto:sahiba@cloud10.fm with a copy to mailto:jami@murderish.com.  Research & Writing: Alison Schwartz. Visit Murderish.com for more info about the show and Creator/Host, Jami, as well as a list of sources for this episode.  Ad-Free episodes: Visit https://www.patreon.com/Murderish to join MURDERISH | Behind the Mic and get access to bonus episodes, ad-free episodes, and other cool perks. Listening to this podcast doesn’t make you a murderer, it just means you’re murder..ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

19 Jun 202346min

In this episode of 'Best of Murderish,' Jami interviews Terra Newell, a woman who was brutally attacked by John Meehan, AKA “Dirty John.” Let’s get social: Follow MURDERISH on Instagram & TikTok @MurderishPodcast. We’re also on Facebook. Visit murderish.com to learn more about Jami and the podcast. You can also buy merch & sign up to become a MURDERISH | Behind the Mic Patreon member and get access to exclusive perks.  Listening to this podcast doesn’t make you a murderer, it just means you’re murder …ish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

12 Jun 202353min