Episode 110: Amy Carlson: Mother God In this episode, Abby brings us a cult under the name “Love Has Won.” The cult’s leader, self-proclaimed Mother God, was Amy Carlson. She reached most of their thousands of followers via Youtube videos and other social media outlets. Amy’s story is one of an ill woman battling her own inner demons, who disguised her illness as enlightenment and divinity. National Eating Disorder Association Sources
Episode 109: The Horrific Murder of Kelly Anne Bates In this episode, we discuss the life and murder of Kelly Anne Bates. Kelly was only 14 when she started dating an older man, though no one knew just how old he was until later. A month shy of her 18th birthday, her boyfriend, James Patterson Smith, reported her death to law enforcement. The following investigation revealed just how horrific her last weeks alive really were. (TW for severe torture, assault, abuse, grooming, and murder) Resources: US Mental health crisis line: Dial 988 National DV Support: Domestic Violence Support | National Domestic Violence Hotline (thehotline.org) Call: 1.800.799.SAFE (7233) UK Women’s Aid: Home - Women's Aid (womensaid.org.uk) National DV Support Home | Refuge National Domestic Abuse Helpline (nationaldahelpline.org.uk) Call: 0808 2000 24 Sources: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Episode 108: Peter Keller: clothed and confident Vlogger We took a trip back in time and across the country to Washington state in 2012. The Keller’s were a seemingly typical, happy family. Wife and mother Lynnette Keller liked to post Youtube videos about scrapbooking and other creative activities, while their daughter Kaylene liked to vlog too. As it turns out, Peter Keller also liked to make videos, but his would prove haunting after the family’s home was set ablaze. In a mental health crisis, call 988 (US Only) Tune in to this episode to learn more! Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.com Follow us on IG: about.time.for.true.crime.pod Linktree Don’t forget to rate, follow, download, and tell a friend! Sources: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
Episode 107: Alvin and Judith Neelley (Part 2) In our second and final installment on Alvin and Judith Neelley, we cover the two confirmed murders the couple committed, their capture, trials, and the aftermath. Resources (US Only): Mental health emergency: Dial 988 Domestic Violence hotline: 800.799.SAFE (7233) National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) (Homepage | National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC)) Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN) (RAINN | The nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization) Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.com Follow us on IG: about.time.for.true.crime.pod Linktree Don’t forget to rate, follow, download, and tell a friend! Sources
Episode 106: Alvin and Judith Neelley (Part 1) In part one of our two part series, we cover the early life and crimes of Alvin Neelley and Judith Ann Adams. The couple viewed themselves as outlaws, believing it was them against the world. In this episode, we cover their childhoods, petty crimes and escalation to the first reported murder the couple committed together. Resources (US Only): Mental health emergency: Dial 988 Domestic Violence hotline: 800.799.SAFE (7233) National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) (Homepage | National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC)) Rape, Abuse and Incest National Network (RAINN) (RAINN | The nation's largest anti-sexual violence organization) Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.com Follow us on IG: about.time.for.true.crime.pod Linktree Don’t forget to rate, follow, download, and tell a friend! Sources
Episode 105: The Murder of Betty Willis Betty Willis’s name may not sound familiar to you, but her voice might. She was a blues singer in the 1960s with a beautiful, soulful voice and a music career on the horizon. She ultimately gave up her entertainment career to focus on her child, and she returned to California. Fast forward to January 1, 2018, 76-year-old Betty Willis was found dead on a sidewalk. Her killer wasn’t formally sentenced until the fall of 2023. To learn more, tune in to this episode. Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.com Follow us on IG: about.time.for.true.crime.pod Linktree Don’t forget to rate, follow, download, and tell a friend! Sources
Episode 104: Staudte Family Murders In June 2013, 24-year old Sarah Staudte fell extremely ill, and doctors warned the family she would likely not pull through. It was tragic that a young, healthy woman was on her deathbed, but it soon came to light that this was not the only recent tragedy that had plagued the family. Tune in to this episode to learn more! Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.com Follow us on IG: about.time.for.true.crime.pod Linktree Don’t forget to rate, follow, download, and tell a friend! Sources: Mother convicted of poisoning her family maintains her innocence - ABC News (go.com) Mark Staudte Obituary - Springfield, Missouri | Herman H. Lohmeyer Funeral Home (hhlohmeyer.com) Missouri Woman Recalls Moment She Suspected Her Mom Tried to Kill Her - ABC News (go.com) True Crime in the Ozarks- Crime Traveler: The chilling Staudte Family murders (ozarksfirst.com) "I forgive my mom for what she did..." daughter speaks as mom admits to poisoning family (news-leader.com) The Staudte Family Murder - YouTube
Episode 103: Ted Bundy: Final Chapter (Part 3) In our third and final installment of our series on Ted Bundy, we discuss his second escape, the crimes he committed before he was finally captured, and the trials. We also discuss the horrifying details that Bundy provided long after his conviction, and then his ultimate execution. Tune in to this episode to learn more! Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.com Follow us on IG: about.time.for.true.crime.pod Linktree Don’t forget to rate, follow, download, and tell a friend! Sources
Episode 102: Ted Bundy (Part 2) In our second installment of our series on Ted Bundy, we cover his crimes from 1974-1977 that targeted beautiful, bright, kind young women, and we wrap up with his first escape from incarceration. To enter our giveaway: -Follow us on Instagram -Share our post about the giveaway (tag and send to us to confirm!) -Email/DM proof of rating and reviewing the pod! -Extra entries for sharing multiple posts, tagging us in your story, and tagging friends in the comments if you don’t have IG, you can email us proof of rating and reviewing Tune in to this episode to learn more! Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.com Follow us on IG: about.time.for.true.crime.pod Linktree Don’t forget to rate, follow, download, and tell a friend! Sources
Episode 101: Ted Bundy (Part 1) In this episode, we kick start our series on Ted Bundy. In true ATFTC fashion, we have psych corner, then jump into Ted’s childhood and cover his life through college. Lastly, we discuss his first confirmed victim as well as one he’s believed to have committed. To enter our giveaway: -Follow us on Instagram -Share our post about the giveaway (tag and send to us to confirm!) -Email/DM proof of rating and reviewing the pod! -Extra entries for sharing multiple posts, tagging us in your story, and tagging friends in the comments if you don’t have IG, you can email us proof of rating and reviewing Tune in to this episode to learn more! Email us at: abouttime4tc@gmail.com Follow us on IG: about.time.for.true.crime.pod Linktree Don’t forget to rate, follow, download, and tell a friend! Source Sheet