It’s Self-Care Week at MMOTW, and Kelly and Stacey are here to help you self-care your way through whatever it is you need to work out. But first, we deliver your weekly dose of True Crime - and the very sad, very true story of Helen Mintiks - a talented, young violinist who was murdered at the Metropolitan Opera House. If you’ve never heard of thi…

Just as we promised, Beauties!! A brand new episode for you. Yes, a little bit behind. However, this week was all about politics and some sort of election, so Kelly and Stacey are nothing if not on theme, so we are keeping things politics-adjacent with this case. We are going back in time again to 1975 and the (unsolved) murder of 15-year-old Marth…

We're busy electioning today and we bet you are too. But. We will be back on Friday with our regularly scheduled murder and beauty. Take care, beauties!Stacey Farrar-Hermes & Kelly Deadmon

It’s Halloween Week here at MMOTW, and that means it’s time to dress up. Kelly and Stacey travel back to 1990s NYC for some inspiration: the infamous Club Kids. From the Tunnel to the Palladium to the Limelight, we cover all of the velvet-roped venues owned by Peter Gatien - and the very tragic murder of Andre “Angel” Melendez at the hands of the t…

It’s a very special trial-sized episode this week for Kelly and Stacey because we have Next Level Lexus…aka the heroine of last fall’s Tabi Thief drama…and her fashion picks for fall and beyond. But first, we take you through some of the worst dates in history - followed by our retelling of the infamous Tabi Thief. It was supposed to be a shorter e…

If you are a doctor, or even if you are not a doctor, you probably know that the Hippocratic Oath is the official doctor promise. Part of that promise is “Do No Harm” - and we’re not sure Dr. Scott Sills understood the assignment. Maybe he missed doctor class that day. This week, Kelly and Stacey have found another staircase with another dead wife …

Ezra McCandless is a free spirit…well maybe not anymore. But she was at one point. A deep, complicated thinker and tortured artist, pondering all of life’s questions. Is my art speaking to people? Is my nose ring infected? Who is going to pay for my oat milk latte today? Kelly and Stacey are examining all of these questions and more on this episode…

This week, Kelly and Stacey head to Utah, where we may have found one of the craziest “secret lives of Mormon wives” in all the land: Kouri Richins, who maybe killed her husband with a Fentanyl-filled Moscow Mule - and then wrote a book about grieving. We think Kouri may have killed her husband for the plot. And some money. This story has it all. M…

This week, Stacey and Kelly are getting ahead of the upcoming Netflix documentary about Casey White, a violent and dangerous convicted felon, who convinced Vicky White, a sworn-in corrections officer, to take a little road trip with him right out of the clink. Little did anyone know that Casey White and Vicky White carried on an illicit two-year re…

This week, Kelly and Stacey introduce you to the worst cult you've never heard of: Lou Castro and his Angels Landing cult. It’s a real potpourri of crimes, including murder, fraud, grooming and unimaginable treatment of children. The good news? Two of these children are now women, and they are the ones who put a stop to this horrific cult and put t…

We’re back, beauties - and this week we’re veering over into the land of fashion to cover the very tragic 1997 murder of legendary fashion designer Gianni Versace. Sadly, this story is full of twists and turns that cover spree killer Andrew Cunanan’s three-months long journey from Minnesota to Miami that left five men dead…and everyone asking why. …

This week, Kelly and Stacey are unveiling our first “trial-sized” episode. Spoiler alert: it’s still longer than we expected. We’re also recapping a weekend in the Hamptons, and everything that entails - including chatter about the very sad, very current story of the Miller family, and how keeping up with the Jones - or really anyone out east - can…

This week, Kelly and Stacey are nostalgic and emotional over TV shows of years gone by. We mourn Shannen Doherty, and two of our favorite shows that would never have been the same without her: 90210 and Little House on the Prairie. Then, we unpack the untimely and very heartbreaking murder of a rising 80s TV starlet: Rebecca Schaeffer. Her death wa…

What are we thinking? This week, Kelly and Stacey join the legions of other podcasts that have taken on the Karen Read Murder Trial - but with our own twist. We attempt to unpack how this little case from outside of BAH-ston became a nail-biting, courthouse flash-mobbing national obsession. We also examine Karen Read’s courtroom style, and wonder w…

It’s summer - and that means weddings. But not for Jennifer Wilbanks, who will forever be cemented in our hearts as the real-life runaway bride. Kelly and Stacey cover this 2005 doozy of a kidnapping hoax, before moving on to November 2016, when California mommy Sherri Papini pulled an infamous disappearing act of her own. We wonder about mascara, …

It’s a winding (gravel) road that Kelly and Stacey are going down this week covering the heartbreaking murder of elite pro cyclist Anna Moriah “Mo” Wilson - and the unbelievable escape of yogi Kaitlin Armstrong. Yes, Stacey knows that she says “Tour of France” instead of “Tour de France”. She just needs a trip to Europe to straighten things out, ok…

They say you never really know what goes on behind closed doors. Michelle Mack's neighbors would agree. Kelly and Stacey unpack the ultimate beauty crime - a beauty product theft ring that spanned over nine years in 20 states, allegedly helmed by an unassuming suburban mom in California - and netted her millions of dollars in stolen products from U…

Just in time for high summer, Stacey and Kelly discuss the sad, untimely death of the talented and beautiful swimsuit designer Sylvie Cachay. Some SYLA by Sylvie Cachay pieces can be found here. Our sources: NY Times: Death at Soho House by Eric Wilson NYMag: The Curious Case of Joseph and Nicholas Brooks by James Verini NBC 4 New York Boyfriend Co…

For the final episode to the series, Alex talks to John Hardin about what motivated him to dedicate his life to freeing the wrongfully convicted. John also talks about some of the inmates they believe to be innocent and are currently helping, and has some advice for any listeners wanting to get involved with supporting them. The Innocents is presen…

Juan Melendez tells Alex about spending nearly 18 years on death row for the murder of Delbert Baker in Florida. Juan was innocent of the crime, and despite having an alibi for the time of the murder, he was prosecuted using the testimony of a known criminal. Juan talks about the use of the electric chair in Florida and the pain of losing friends h…

In this episode, Alex talks to Sabrina Butler Smith, the first woman to be exonerated and freed from death row in the United States. Sabrina was sentenced to death for the murder of her baby son Walter. After he stopped breathing, she had rushed him to hospital. Walter died the next day and Sabrina was arrested due to the bruises left by her resusc…

Daniel Villegas tells Alex his tragic story of spending 18 years in prison for the shooting of two young men in El Paso - a crime he didn't commit. Daniel was forced to confess by detectives, and he was convicted of murder despite immediately recanting his confession. He tells Alex about his first few years in prison in which he was forced by priso…

Alex speaks to Anna Vasquez — one of the so-called San Antonio Four — about being wrongly convicted for the brutal gang rape of two children. This was during the 'Satanic Panic' era and the story was front page news. Anna spent nearly 13 years in prison — and it took many more to finally clear her name. The Innocents is presented by Alex Hannaford …

Alex speaks to Tim Howard about spending 19 years behind bars - nearly 15 of them on Death Row - for the murder of his best friend. Contaminated evidence was used to convict Tim and there were strong accusations of racial bias. At his second trial in 2015, a compromise verdict was reached: acquittal of all capital and first-degree charges, but conv…

Alex speaks to Hannah Overton, the quiet, church-going woman who was sentenced to life in prison for the death of her foster son. She was accused of forcing him to eat salt as a punishment for bad behavior. It's a bizarre and tragic story, and Hannah was released on appeal after 7 years in prison — when new evidence made it clear that no crime had …

Alex speaks to Jason Baldwin — one of the West Memphis Three — about the 18 years he spent in a maximum security prison, convicted for a murder he didn't commit. He was only released in 2011 when he and his co-defendants agreed to take an Alford Plea — a guilty plea in which they could proclaim their innocence, but admit the prosecution had enough …

Alex and Pete are here with details of the new series of Huddled Masses. Fans of true crime will be pleased to hear they're back with more criminal justice stories.Alex Hannaford presents Huddled Masses

In the final episode of Battleground, Alex speaks to Lindsey Kane about being kicked out of the evangelical church and the trauma of having the only world she knew turn against her. They also discuss the reasons why evangelicals have previously backed Trump and how evangelicalism effects other areas of the culture war. Battleground is presented by …

Alex talks to Jose Genis, one of the leaders of a group called Aguilas del Desierto or “Eagles of the Desert.” Jose tells Alex about his work searching for the remains of migrants who died trying to cross into the US, plus his experiences of racism since Trump took office. He also gives his views on what he'd like to see happen with immigration pol…

Alex speaks to Dr. Victoria Herrmann - President of The Arctic Institute- about California Wildfires, the immediate climate crisis and the US environmental record under Trump. They also look at the culture of climate denial and the historic role of oil companies in this. Battleground is presented by Alex Hannaford and produced by Peter Sale…

In this episode Alex talks to Scott Lewis, formerly Texas legislative director of 'Students for Concealed Carry on Campus' and a strong 2nd Amendment supporter, about solutions to America's gun violence problem and where guns fit into the culture divide. Battleground is presented by Alex Hannaford and produced by Peter Sale…

Alex talks to transgender rights activist Meghan Stabler about the fight for LGBTQ equality under Donald Trump — a major part of the so-called "culture wars." She also shares with Alex her own personal journey of transition and how this impacted her children. Battleground is presented by Alex Hannaford and produced by Peter Sale…

Alex speaks to former George W Bush strategist Stuart Stevens about how he - and many former Republicans - have turned their back on the party in a effort to stop Donald Trump getting re-elected. They discuss what will happen to both the GOP and 'Trumpism' if the president loses the election. Battleground is presented by Alex Hannaford and produced…

Alex speaks to Black rights campaigner and human rights attorney Nana Gyamfi. They discuss why America has become so divided under Trump's presidency, the aftermath of George Floyd's death and how race will influence the election. Battleground is presented by Alex Hannaford and produced by Peter Sale…

Alex speaks to leading emergency room physician and epidemiologist Dr Craig Spencer, about dealing with misinformation during the Covid crisis and what this tells us about a divided America. They also discuss Craig's time working in a New York hospital at the height of the pandemic. Battleground is presented by Alex Hannaford and produced by Peter …

The Dead Man Talking Team are back with a new series! Alex and Pete are here with all the details on 'Battleground'.Alex Hannaford presents Huddled Masses