EP220: The Pastor's Wife

Sheila and Clay Fletcher had one daughter, Lacey. When Lacey was a teen she was diagnosed with Autism and became homeschooled. No one saw Lacey for 18 years until her parents called 911.Sources:Steinbuch, Yaron. “Parents of woman found…” New York Post. June 27, 2023.The Cambridge Dictionary, accessed September 16, 2023.Richard, Stacie. “Parents charged in the murder…” BRProud. April 26, 2022.Salk, Ariel. “People who knew parents…” BRProud. April 27, 2022.Rai, Arpan. “Parents could face charges…” Independent. April 28, 2022.Bonvillian, Crystal. “Louisiana couple face grand jury…” WOKV. April 29, 2022.Kalmbacher, Colin. “Authorities push for grand jury…” Law & Crime. April 30, 2022.Steinbuch, Yaron. “Louisiana woman found…” New York Post. April 29, 2022.Gross, Crystal. “Colleague of Lacey Fletcher’s…” Baller Report. April 30, 2022.Woodfield, Greg. “Neighbors of homeschooled autistic…” Daily Mail. May 5, 2022.Change.org’s Justice for Lacey Fletcher, accessed September 18, 2023.Bashinsky, Ruth. “I can’t conceive how…” Daily Mail. May 26, 2022.Nakamoto, Chris. “Court delay?...” WBRZ-2. July 4, 2022.Duhe, Lester. “Parents of woman found dead…” WAFB. June 8, 2023.Crabtree, Emma. “New twist in death…” The U.S. Sun. June 14, 2023.Staff writer, “After judge tossed indictment…” WBRZ-2. June 19, 2023.Bruce, Matt. “Accused of letting daughter…” The Advocate. June 20, 203.Arceneaux, Jordan. “Parents arrested again…” Unfiltered News. June 21, 2023.Alexander, Harriet. ”Parents of autistic…” The Daily Mail. June 26, 2023.Kalmbacher, Colin. “Parents indicted on murder…” Law & Crime. June 26, 2023.Find A Grave. Lacey Ellen Fletcher. Accessed September 18, 2023.Page, David. Paging Sports. The Zachary Plainsman-News. November 14, 1974.Obituaries. The Advocate. April 13, 2007.HelpGuide. Social Anxiety. Accessed September 18, 2023.Mount Sinai. Asperger Syndrome. Accessed September 18, 2023.Johns Hopkins. Causes and Symptoms of Caregiver Burnout. Accessed September 18, 2023.

5 Feb 202448min

Ruth Ellis was a beautiful platinum blonde who occasionally modeled in 1950s England. The mother of two children and divorced, Ruth met a man who would change the trajectory of her life forever--David Blakely. Ruth and David began a volatile love affair, one wrought with lies and bitter jealousy, that ended with one of them dead and one getting sent to the gallows. Listen to this week's episode to hear more!Join us on Facebook and IG: @HARDCORETRUECRIME Web: www.crimesandconsequences.com--------------->Get ad-free early releases of each episode, plus over 170 exclusive Members Only episodes by going to Patreon.com/tntcrimes or joining our Apple Channel on the Apple Podcast App.WATCH US ON VIDEO ON YOUTUBE'S TRUE CRIME DAILY!1) The Story Of Ruth Ellis, The Last Woman Hanged In The United Kingdom (allthatsinteresting.com)2) Ruth Ellis: the murder case we can’t forget | Crime | The Guardian3) Ruth Ellis: The model who smiled at her executioner – The Irish Times 4) Ruth Ellis And The Hanging That Rocked Britain | HistoryExtra 5) Book – Ruth Ellis: The Last Woman to be Hanged By Andrew Alexander

29 Jan 202445min

In 1985, two best friends went to the rural Northern Michigan town of Mio to kick off their start of the deer hunting season; they never returned home. After 18 years a witness came forward to reveal the unspeakable fate of the hunters. At the time of their disappearance, the terrifying Duvall brothers lived near Mio. The brothers liked to drink, fight, and tend to their pigs. And on the night the hunters died, they did all three.Join us on Facebook and IG: @HARDCORETRUECRIME Web: www.crimesandconsequences.com--------------->Get ad-free early releases of each episode, plus over 170 exclusive Members Only episodes by going to Patreon.com/tntcrimes or joining our Apple Channel on the Apple Podcast App.WATCH US ON VIDEO ON YOUTUBE'S TRUE CRIME DAILY!Sources:1) Court Records2) Darker than Night: The True Story of a Brutal Double Homicide and an 18-Year Long Quest for Justice (St. Martin's True Crime Library) Mass Market Paperback – October 3, 2006

23 Jan 202452min

In the summer of 2011, the quiet town of Macon, Georgia, was shaken to its core by a horrifying and baffling crimeLauren Giddings was a 27-year-old law school graduate with a bright future ahead of her. Described as diligent, intelligent, and extremely kind-hearted, she was well-liked by her peers and had a promising legal career on the horizon. However, on June 29, 2011, she disappeared. Here is her story.Sources:https://allthatsinteresting.com/lauren-giddings https://www.google.com/amp/s/wgxa.tv/amp/news/local/the-girl-next-door-lauren-giddings-family -remembers-her-10-years-after-brutal-murder https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.macon.com/news/local/crime/article271369827.html https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.13wmaz.com/amp/article/news/local/5k-run-honors-formermercer-law-student/93-f4c3177a-97ea-4af7-90e5-ff43908758e2 https://www.unilad.com/news/crime/true-crime/stephen-mcdaniel-murderer-police-interrogation- 084405-20230828

18 Dec 202335min

In a small town in Utah at a very remote cabin, the Tiedes were preparing to celebrate Christmas at their vacation home when they were surprised by some unexpected guests. This story is filled with some shocking twists and a lot of tragedy. Here is their story.Thank you so much for supporting us during this difficult personal time- we appreciate you all more than you know!CBS https://images.app.goo.gl/8Z6o5X7F6a2qVAfD8CBS - https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/crime-scene-photos-deadly-home-invasion/2/ KSL.com - https://www.ksl.com/article/50215161/appeals-court-ruling-sends-double-killer-back-to-utahs-death-rowEWU Crime Storytime - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C3BEunjt_OEDiscovery+ - Surviving Evil Season 2 Episode 3

15 Dec 202341min

Karl Denke was beloved around Munsterburg, Germany in the years between the great World Wars. Germany experienced a depression due to its loss during WWI, and Karl sold goods to his neighbors such as shoelaces, and soap but the big seller was his pickled pork. It flew off the shelves, so to speak. Until one day, a man named Vincens was found covered in blood running from Karl's apartment and he told one unbelievable tale--Karl tried to kill him! No one wanted to believe it but as time went on, that was the least of the crimes the authorities would uncover.

4 Dec 202341min

On March 10, 2016, a teenager named Stephen, went missing from his home. He seemingly vanished into thin air leaving no clues behind. His family and friends did everything they could to find him. Unfortunately, Stephen's case grew cold. Then, 13 months after his disappearance, a woman named Evette revealed a secret. She described a chilling tale of murder and betrayal. Stephen was dead...and she knew exactly who did it.Join us on Facebook and IG: @HARDCORETRUECRIMEWeb: www.crimesandconsequences.com--------------->Get ad-free early releases of each episode, plus over 170 exclusive Members Only episodes by going to Patreon.com/tntcrimes or joining our Apple Channel on the Apple Podcast App.SOURCES:Macomb County 16th Circuit Court file

27 Nov 202355min

On May 11, 1999, Gary McCullough went missing after realizing his wife Sandy was having an affair with another man (and Gary had been her lover during her prior marriage, to Gary's brother, Albert). Sandy had six daughters who were fond of their stepfathers (the brothers McCullough) but one had a secret that she wouldn't reveal for years regarding Gary's disappearance. Then the daughter with the secret--Lena Chapin--disappeared too.SOURCES:1) https://www.radiotimes.com/tv/documentaries/true-crime/unsolved-mysteries-lena-chapin-what-happened/2) https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com/wiki/Lena_Chapin3) https://thelatch.com.au/lena-chapin-unsolved-mysteries/4) https://www.phelpscountyfocus.com/article_43d12314-b585-11ea-8a73-2fd3ded7aa62.html5) Netflix "Unsolved Mysteries" Volume 1, Episode 6

24 Nov 202346min