Mom & Merder: Recent Episodes
Denise Foht
Mother and Daughter true crime comedy podcast with murder, missing persons, paranormal and spiritual discussions and stories from our listeners!
IT'S SPOOOOOOKY SEASON!!!!!!! Oak Hill Cemetery in Janesville, WI is said to be one of Wisconsin's MOST HAUNTED Cemeteries!! Listen as we are ON SITE to hear about the cemetery and why it is said to be haunted.
Recap-Updates on 3 of our previous episodes:
Jodi Huisentrut aired on July 18, 2022
Corn Rake Murder Amy and Todd Mullis aired on November 7, 2022
The Snapchat Murders (known as the Delphi Murders) Abigail Williams and Liberty German aired February 19, and March 4, 2024 (2 parter)
We discuss any new information on these 3 cases.
This week we are sharing the myths and urban legends of Montana, Wyoming, and Colorado.
Mother and Son were brutally murdered in a place they called home for 46 years. After 4 years of the case going cold with no leads investigators finally get to make an arrest after a new genealogy DNA profile gets a hit due to a family member voluntarily sending it in.
Kevin Graves went missing from Electric Forest in 2018 part 1. Years later his family is still looking for him. Did he just walk away after an altercation with his girlfriend, join a cult, or did something else happen to Kevin on the most 'magical' weekend music festival?
The conclusion of missing 24 year old Evelyn Hernandez who was days away from giving birth to her 2nd child. Listen to hear the details of how eerily similar this case is to Laci Peterson but unfortunately did not get the same deserved coverage.
May 1st, 2002 24 year old Evelyn Hernandez just days away from giving birth to her second child and her 5 year old son Alex Hernandez went missing just a short 7 weeks prior to Laci Peterson but did not get the national coverage Laci's case got. Listen to part 1 of how eerily similar these 2 cases are!
On Mother's Day 2024 after a welfare check was requested a Mother and her 2 daughters were found dead in their home in Ridgeland, Mississippi. A police shootout leaves us with no answers as to why. As May is Mental Health Awareness Month, seek the help for you or someone if needed.
This week, we are sharing the myths and urban legends of Kansas, Minnesota, and North Dakota.
Jessica Rae Sacco was just getting her life where she wanted it after a rough start but then went missing shortly before her 22nd birthday.
The conclusion of missing teen Aundria Bowman mostly due to biological Mom's determination and fight after adoptive parents claimed she had ran away.
Adoptive parents claim 14 year old Aundria Bowman ran away after a confrontation in March of 1989 but is that what really happened or something more deceptive?
24 year old Shad Thyrion's severed head was found in a 5 gallon bucket by his own Mother. Dismembered by his lover Taylor Schabusiness in Green Bay, Wisconsin.
It's the time of year to spread Thanks and Cheer so hear what Mom, Mer, and some of our listeners are THANKFUL for this year!!!!
25 year old young Mom in small town Algona, Iowa goes out with friends for the night and is found burned 2 days later in her pick up truck.
Eric and Mom go on another adVANture to Palo, IA! Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, aka Lewis Bottom Cemetery, aka 13 Stairs Cemetery... LOTS of energy on this beautiful hilltop!!! DEFINATLY haunted in BOTH our opinions! And we will DEFINATLY be back better prepared with questions! Be patient with some long air time... but hoping to hear a little 'something' as we sure did see, feel, and hear it when there!!!!!!!
In this BONUS episode, we visit our friends and tell you about the new and exciting things they have in store for you.
SPOOOOKY SEASON IS HERE so Mom and guest Eric goes on an adVANture halfway across Iowa to one of the top 10 reported haunted cemeteries to do a little ghost hunt.... is the cemetery haunted?
She was found at the bottom of Lake Geneva years after her mysterious disappearance. Who could have done the horrifying act?
The 28 year old cold case murder of Katherine Crigler and her best friend Betty Jones is solved in an unconventional way.
Iowa's #1 Urban Legend... The Black Angel. Mom and Eric travel to Iowa City, Iowa to tell the history of the Black Angel on site... is it cursed?
The day the music died.... extremely musically talented 19 year old Jessica Blodgett was found dead in her own bed by her Mother.
Full Sounds Bath performed by Morgan followed by a group discussion of experiences during with Special Guest, Dammit Dan
This week, we tell you about the mysterious disappearance of Angela from an unexpected location. Could this be connected to another disappearance not too far away? If you have have heard or know anything, please reach out to the Clinton Police Department at 660-885-5561
This week, we tell you more about the mysterious disappearance of Jessica Heeringa from her place of work. Her family believe that she is still out there. Where could she be?
This week, we tell you about the mysterious disappearance of Jessica Heeringa from her place of work. Where could she be?
This week, we tell you the finale of this wild story of Cari's disappearance while still being in contact with her family and ex-boyfriend. Did she escape reality to cool off from the breakup, or is it something more sinister?
This week, we tell you the beginning of this wild story of Cari's disappearance while still being in contact with her family and ex-boyfriend. Did she escape reality to cool off from the breakup, or is it something more sinister?
This week, we tell you the second part of the story of the mysterious murders of Abby Williams and Libby German. Even though there has been an arrest made, if you have any information of the man on the bridge or any information at all pertaining to the Delphi Murders on Feb. 13 into Feb 14th, please call the tipline at 844-459-5786. No matter how small you think it may be, it could very well be the missing piece to the puzzle.
This week, we tell you the beginning of the story of the mysterious murders of Abby Williams and Libby German. Even though there has been an arrest made, if you have any information of the man on the bridge or any information at all pertaining to the Delphi Murders on Feb. 13 into Feb 14th, please call the tipline at 844-459-5786. No matter how small you think it may be, it could very well be the missing piece to the puzzle.
This week,we tell you the first part of this horrific story and how he evaded the law for so long.
This week, we share some of our friends' New Year's resolutions and some self care tips!
This week, we share different Christmas traditions from 20 different countries around the world
This week, we dive into an unsolved case of an 11 year old girl in the happy town of Santa Claus.
This week, we go on an adventure to Horseshoe Bluff and learn the history with special guests.
With Mer on vacation, guest Eric joins Mom as they explore one of Iowa's most rumored haunted areas...Mossy Glen.
This week, we are sharing the myths and urban legends of Missouri, Nebraska and South Dakota.
One of the most notorious claims of demon possession took place in Earling, Iowa. This would later be the inspiration for the movie, The Exorcist.
This week takes a wild twist as we talk about the disappearance of Bart and Krista. Their loving son Chandler does everything he can to find them, or does he?
This week, we tell you the story of one of this serial killer who used his medical knowledge for evil rather than saving lives.
This week, we tell you about Thad Phillips, the survior of the bone breaker, and Chris Steiner who unfortunately was not so lucky.
Listen as we talk about the 10 Myths and Urban Legends of Iowa, Wisconsin and Illinois.
Join us this week as our guest Morgan shares her knowledge of Sound Healing and Reiki. For more info, you can follow her at https://www.facebook.com/soundhealingwithmorgan?mibextid=ZbWKwL
We've all heard the folklore of Bigfoot. What are your thoughts, real or fake? Listen as we tell our thoughts on this miraculous hider.
Union Park was one of the places to be, until one one tragic day in July 1919. Listen as we tell you about this great attraction. Here is a link to survivors telling their story of that day https://youtu.be/Hpuc3KPm9vE
We are posting our episode that we were guests on with our friends 3 Famous Guys podcast!
On March 15, 1975, the nude body of Joseph Didier was found in a cabin at the Apple River Boy Scout Camp.
It can happen in MANY different ways. Guest Kaitlin shares her story and how she was able to take HER LIFE BACK!!!
Cory and her husband were living the Amercian dream. They had it all, the job, the kids and the happy loving marriage..or did they? He found her mysteriously dead in their bed on Valentines Day after taking the kids to school. Did she pass away from the flu like symptoms the days leading up or was it something else?
We have a special guest joining us to tell her heartbreaking story of her aunt Amy. If you or someone you know needs help in a domestic abuse situation reach out to the domestic violence hot line at 800-799-7233.
Jackie was found stabbed to death in the walk in cooler of Marino's Meal on a Bun shortly after speaking with multiple people.
Getting into the Holiday spirit sharing stories from your neck of the woods as well as our own!
Lyric Cook and her cousin, Elizabeth Collins were abducted while riding their bikes in Evansdale, IA. 10 years later, we are still searching for answers.
Iowa hog farmer serving a life sentence for the murder of his wife....but was justice served?
Haunted or not? Listen as we tell you about the history and happenings at this historic site in Dubuque, IA and tell us what you think.
Special guest Natalie joins us this week to share the story of 14 year old Chyenne Kircher. With a note left behind, she was believed to have run away. Or was it something more sinister?
An 11 year old boy was abducted in the small town of St Joseph, MN at gun point while riding his bike home from the convenient store in 1989, 27 years later is there finally some answers?
A University of Iowa Student disappeared on her nightly jog in her hometown of Brooklyn, IA while home on summer break.
Michelle was brutally murdered while at Westdale Mall in Cedar Rapids. After 39 long years, her case has finally been solved!
An Iowa newswomen disappeared on June 27, 1995 after being woken by a colleague. Where is Jodi now?
A night out in East Dubuque leads to many questions when she does not return home after a disagreement.
Nancy Krapfl enjoyed going on morning walks..until one morning she seemed to be in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Our friend Kevin joins us to tell his creepy encounter with the Ably house and Mom gets a tarot reading.
A sparkly 53 year old woman who loved lending a helping hand until the day she was brutally murdered. Who could have committed such a horrific crime to such a kind lady?
The Silent Killer... 2004 Mother of 4 Carol Zartman was found dead in her running vehicle in her home garage.... murder or suicide???
Check out these stories sent in by you, our listeners! Special thanks to our first listeners who shared!
A 1987 cold case from Dubuque, IA. Kenny Joe Johnson was found brutally murdered in Maus Park.
From a midwest town in Iowa Mother and Daughter true crime comedy podcast with murder, missing persons, paranormal and spiritual discussions… and stories from our listeners!!