171. [WISCONSIN] Nikki VanderHeyden

A traffic stop, a midnight butcher, and shattered hearts. For photos pertaining to this case, check out Eli's highlight at the top of my profile at Instagram.com/TheHeatherAshley. Playground information and ways you can help: https://elihartplayground.com/ Playground gofundme: https://www.gofundme.com/f/build-an-eli-hart-memorial-playground-at-surfside As of Monday, July 24th, 2023 we officially reached our $3,000 fundraising goal. You are all so incredible! Instagram fundraiser update 3: we’re more than hallway to our goal, at $1,873.25! (6/30/23) Instagram fundraiser update 2: We’re up to $1,206.92! Almost halfway there in only 2 days! Instagram fundraiser update: I’ve set a goal of $3,000 because that’s how much it costs to sponsor a bench. The foundation is available on Instagram fundraiser and will show at the top of my profile while we run the fundraiser. From what I understand, each donation will immediately go directly to the foundation, prior to the fundraiser ending - so while a bench may not be sponsored this way, it isn’t the bench that matters - it’s the heart behind the people helping ❤️ I love you guys and the hearts you have for the victims we cover. Instagram fundraiser update 2 (6/27/23): I can’t believe we have already raised $861.92 of our $3,000 goal! You guys continue to blow me away with how big your hearts are. Sponsors: Hatch.co/bigmad - Up to 15% off your purchase of a Hatch Rest and free shipping. Reliefband.com - Use promo code BIGMAD you’ll receive 20% off plus free shipping. Smalls.com/bigmad - Use promo code BIGMAD at checkout for 50% off your first order PLUS free shipping! Phillybullyteam.org - Saving the abused, discarded and neglected pitbull type dogs in Philadelphia and beyond.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

26 Jun 202339min

A Thanksgiving break-in, an audio recording device, and the castle doctrine. For photos pertaining to this case, check out Nick & Haile's highlight at the top of my profile at Instagram.com/TheHeatherAshley.  Sponsors: Earthbreeze.com/bigmad - Subscribe and save 40% Rocketmoney.com/bigmad - Over three million people have used Rocket Money, saving the average person up to $720 a year! Try it free for 30 days. Joinhoney.com/bigmad - Imagine you’re shopping on one of your favorite sites. When you checkout, the Honey button appears and all you have to do is click “Apply Coupons” Wait a few seconds as Honey searches for coupons it can find for that site. If Honey finds a working coupon, you’ll watch the prices drop! The Prosecutors - A true crime podcast with a different point of view. Every week, Alice and Brett bring their unique perspective as prosecutors to the most famous cold case mysteries of all time. Murder, mayhem, disappearances, you name it. If it's true crime, they're on the case.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

19 Jun 202352min

A small town doctor, the ozarks, and cryptocurrency. For photos pertaining to this case, check out John's highlight at the top of my profile at Instagram.com/TheHeatherAshley. Sponsors: Smalls.com/bigmad - Use promo code BIGMAD at checkout for 50% off your first order PLUS free shipping! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

15 Jun 202324min

With the polygraph results in and a search warrant underway, everything is pointing to one suspect. But…will a sudden witness shake everything up? [PART 2] For photos pertaining to this case, check out Julie's highlight at the top of my profile at Instagram.com/TheHeatherAshley. Correction: JVM is JANE Velez-Mitchell Sponsors: Earthbreeze.com/bigmad - Subscribe and save 40% June's Journey - Discover your inner detective when you download June’s Journey for free today on iOS and Android. TakeCareOf.com - PROMO CODE BIGMAD50 - for 50% off your first order. Storyworth.com/bigmad - save $10 on your first purchase! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12 Jun 202341min

When a young mom disappears after leaving her daughter with her estranged husband, the public is divided. Did she run away or did something more sinister happen? [PART 1] For photos pertaining to this case, check out Julie's highlight at the top of my profile at Instagram.com/TheHeatherAshley. Correction: JVM is JANE Velez-Mitchell Sponsors: Hatch.co/bigmad - Up to 15% off your purchase of a Hatch Rest and free shipping. This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp Betterhelp.com/bigmad - Get 10% off your first month. Buyraycon.com/bigmad - 15% off your Raycon order! Masterclass.com/bigmad - For 15% off the annual membership.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5 Jun 202338min

I am sharing an episode from my podcast bestie Margot from Military Murder. As a service member herself, she is the perfect person to walk you through cases involving the military. Happy Memorial Day! John Battaglia Jr. was a handsome Marine veteran who used his looks and his charm to sweet talk women in his life. But there was a secret inside that he unleashed as soon as his wives were “trapped” in marriage with this monster. His first wife, Michelle Ward, a highly educated lawyer, suffered domestic abuse at his hands, while his second wife, Mary Jeane, a wealthy woman suffered both emotional and then later physical abuse at his hands. John terrorized his estranged wives and then his ex-wives, but the real terror wouldn’t be against his unlucky ex-wives, his revenge would be against the most innocent of innocent. Dig in with Margot as she discusses John Battaglia Jr.’s reign of terror on his family.  Warning: This episode contains issues of domestic violence and violence against children. Listener discretion is advised.  If you or anyone you know is suffering from domestic violence, needs help, encouragement, or support, please contact the NATIONAL DOMESTIC VIOLENCE HOTLINE at 1-800-799-SAFE(7233).  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

29 Mai 202351min

A man claiming to be an assassin, walks into a bar. Months later, his parents are found dead and his uncle is nowhere to be found. *One name has been changed to protect the identity of those not charged with a crime. Contributing writing and research: The Queen of All Things Haley Gray. For photos pertaining to this case, check out Carrie & Steven's highlight at the top of my profile at Instagram.com/TheHeatherAshley.  Sponsors: Rocketmoney.com/bigmad - Over three million people have used Rocket Money, saving the average person up to $720 a year! Try it free for 30 days. Alcoves.com- Use code "BIGMAD" in all caps to get a free 30-day trial PLUS 50% off an annual membership.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

22 Mai 202334min

In August of 2012, a man drenched in water, walked into a gas station and asked to use the phone so he could dial 911. But it wasn’t to ask for help, it was to confess to murder.  For photos pertaining to this case, check out Alisha's highlight at the top of my profile at Instagram.com/TheHeatherAshley. Sponsors: Earthbreeze.com/bigmad - Subscribe and save 40% June's Journey - Discover your inner detective when you download June’s Journey for free today on iOS and Android. TakeCareOf.com - PROMO CODE BIGMAD50 - for 50% off your first order. Joinhoney.com/bigmad - If you don’t already have Honey, you could be straight up missing out. Honey is the FREE shopping tool that scours the internet for promo codes and applies the best one it finds to your cart. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

15 Mai 202333min