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Moms and Mysteries: A True Crime Podcast

Moms and Mysteries Podcast
True Crime
Murder
Domestic Violence
Sherri Papini
Florida
Alfred Loewenstein
FBI
Skylar Neese
Lake Lanier
Ponzi Scheme
Barry Morphew
Destiny Mcclain
Homicide
Casey Anthony
Suzanne Morphew
Trish Haynes
Dan Markel
Jennifer Kesse
NXIVM
Belle Gunness

Two Florida moms, hundreds of mysteries, and one obsession: 'How did this happen?' Mandy and Melissa bring you twice-a-week deep dives into true crime—from Florida's most bizarre cases to infamous mysteries worldwide—all with the warmth, wit, and dark humor of two friends who've been hooked on mysteries since childhood. New episodes every Tuesday and Thursday.

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Netflix is dropping a documentary today called "The Murder of Rachel Nickell," and if you want the full story before you watch, you are in the right place. On a warm morning in July of 1992, a young mother named Rachel Nickell was walking with her tw... more

Back in January, we laid out ten major true crime cases we were watching closely for the first half of 2026. Now that we are halfway through the year, the courtroom developments have been absolutely wild. In this episode, we are checking in on all te... more

On March 13, 2023, 24-year-old Colby Vinson received the news he had been fighting for all year. A judge officially granted him 50/50 custody of his four-year-old daughter, Preslee. But just six days later, on the very first night he brought her home... more

On a freezing November night in 2015, 30-year-old nursing student Angila Wilder was stabbed 44 times inside her home in Minot, North Dakota. The brutal attack happened while her two-year-old son slept safely in the very next room. When her fiancé, Ch... more

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Recent Guests

Isaac Pence
Defendant in the case, described in detail as the central figure in the stabbing
Involved party in the homicide case
Episode: A Birthday Party in Hocking Hills
Sabra Flagg
Fiancee of Isaac Pence, key figure in investigations and timeline
Family involved in the case
Episode: A Birthday Party in Hocking Hills
Kate Casey
Podcast host and documentary enthusiast
Host of Reality Life with Kate Casey
Episode: [Documentary] Reality TV True Crime with Kate Casey
Ellyn Marsh
Host of I Think Not Podcast and expert on Diddy.
I Think Not Podcast
Episode: [Crossover] P. Diddy with I Think Not Podcast
Gilbert King
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and creator of the podcast Bone Valley
Bone Valley
Episode: SPOTLIGHT: Bone Valley Talk with Gilbert King x The Moms
Gabe Lenners
On-camera journalist and producer
Obscurum Podcast
Episode: SPOTLIGHT: Drone Talk with The Moms x Gabe Lenners of Obscurum: Invasion of the Drones!
Annie Elise
True crime podcaster and YouTuber
Episode: SPOTLIGHT: The Moms and Annie Elise!
Nichole Schmidt
Mother of Gabby Petito and President of the Gabby Petito Foundation
Gabby Petito Foundation
Episode: REVISITED: Gabby Petito's Story and the Ongoing Fight Against Domestic Violence
Nicole Schmidt
Mother of Gabby Petito and president of the Gabby Petito Foundation
Gabby Petito Foundation
Episode: Revisiting Gabby Petito + Mom Interview

Host

Mandy and Melissa
Mandy and Melissa are the co-hosts, known for warm, relatable banter and in-depth true crime storytelling. They guide listeners through cases with careful research, humor, and empathy.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 11.7k ratings
  • Love this Podcast

    I really love this podcast. I love the chemistry between the hosts. I love the way they tell the stories, their opinions. I haven’t been listening for too long but I am definitely going to be going forward!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kate8326
    United States2 months ago
  • Phe-MOM-enal

    Ha! I know one of you will appreciate this title 🤣 I have been listening and bought the Patreon and subscribe here too on Apple. I absolutely enjoy you guys and your humor. It’s easy to listen to while I work. My best friend and I are exactly the same in humor and we enjoy laughing and listening to the Florida Man series and others. We also absolutely enjoy the mysteries and Murder stories too- I’m finishing my mortuary science degree and going for forensics major so this tickles that part of m... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ElegantVampofGreyMoat
    United States2 months ago
  • Feb 20, 2020

    Yall are great. I started from the beginning. And I’m in Feb 2020. Melissa, yiu and your family just got over the flu. The dr asked you if you went to China. Haha. Right before The lockdown. So funny to hear this. Thank you for the cases. Mandy you laugh is contagious.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    1999CARS
    United States2 months ago
  • My favorite podcast

    Moms and Murder is one of my all-time favorite podcasts. I found it about a year ago and was able to go back and listen to the ones I missed. Melissa and Mandy are so relatable! I make sure to listen to the new episodes weekly!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stephanie Dickenson
    United States3 months ago
  • Great!

    Intros are now less than five minutes, great improvement. Stories are great and often unknown. Five stars!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Devine Ms D
    United States3 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Some listeners criticize giggling or light moments during grim stories, hoping for more somber delivery.
Fans appreciate thorough research, case variety, and the hosts' support for other podcasters.
Listeners praise chemistry and storytelling between Mandy and Melissa, calling the show relatable and respectful.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#90
United States/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#132
Canada/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#160
Australia/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#26
Indonesia/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#70
India/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#73
Israel/True Crime

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

[Crossover] Annie Elise from 10 to Life
Q: What do you do to unwind? You're taking in all of this information, very dark things a lot of times.
Annie shares that she watches bad reality TV as a way to decompress.
The Notorious B.I.G.: An Unsolved Murder
Q: Where do you land on what you think happened?
I could definitely believe that it was related to the feud with Tupac.
[Serial Killer] Belle Gunness: America's Most Deadly Widow
Q: Did Belle Gunness actually die in that fire or did she escape and live out her life?
There are conflicting theories; some believe she died in the fire while others think she escaped and continued her killing spree elsewhere.
NXIVM: Justice + Allison After NXIVM (Part 2)
Q: How does Allison's story fit into the NXIVM narrative?
Natalie states that NXIVM is a self-help group gone wrong and Allison's story encapsulates that as she wanted to improve herself and others.
NXIVM: Justice + Allison After NXIVM (Part 2)
Q: Can you tell us a little bit about your background?
Natalie describes her background as a journalist and writer, sharing her experience in covering the world's richest people and working on various projects in podcasting.

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Two Florida moms deliver twice-weekly deep dives into true crime with warmth, wit, and plenty of personality. Episodes span high-profile cases, obscure mysteries, and ongoing legal developments, often weaving in cultural commentary, survivor impact, and occasional sponsor reads. The format tends to balance respectful storytelling with accessible humor, appealing to listeners who enjoy thorough case breakdowns, personal anecdotes from hosts, and crossovers with broader media coverage. Noteworthy is the consistent co-host dynamic between Mandy and Melissa, their community-focused approach, and a willingness to explore both US and international cases through a storytelling lens that feels conversational rather than clinical.

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Recent guests on Moms and Mysteries: A True Crime Podcast include:

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2. Sabra Flagg
3. Kate Casey
4. Ellyn Marsh
5. Gilbert King
6. Gabe Lenners
7. Annie Elise
8. Nichole Schmidt

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