Episodes

  • 180: The Murder of Britney Hardwick - Fighting for Answers and Change

    180: The Murder of Britney Hardwick - Fighting for Answers and Change
    Feb 17 2026
    Britney Hardwick was shot in the early morning of Saturday December 12th in the driveway of a home where she knew the occupants. There is more information out there and it needs to come to light.

    If you have any information call:
    The Cleveland police homicide unit at 216-623-5464

    Britney was one of the 1,821 black women and girls killed in 2020.

    In 2020, black women had the highest risk of homicide - FOUR time higher than the rates of white and latina women.
    ALL of these groups represent a failure in our society - NONE of these women regardless of their race or ethnicity should be victims of violence.
    But it is important to highlight the groups who are not only disproportionately affected, but also receive less spotlight on their cases, and unfortunately whose cases are more likely to go unsolved…cases just like Britney’s.


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    Sources

    Britney Hardwick
    https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/cleveland-metro/22-year-old-woman-found-shot-killed-inside-of-vehicle-in-cleveland
    https://www.cleveland19.com/2020/12/13/year-old-woman-dies-after-shooting-citys-east-side-police-say/
    https://www.wsj.com/story/murders-of-black-women-rose-during-the-pandemic-so-did-their-unsolved-cases-774dcc76?gaa_at=eafs&gaa_n=AWEtsqfmC45CFnJ1c9n2HN5P5MqtVeHwGT4yac62qdWiVopcYQTzv2Icg7sstG6o7eE%3D&gaa_ts=6980d77b&gaa_sig=_GkUmET8v-RdYcAFOYKOoV3U4cjl8ONhzk2a5uPw_CR777tSQHXpqj2SzI_OAkbZs_dJE9GZ1W1WaWuAFmOSzw%3D%3D
    https://www.sophialucente.com/britney-hardwick-a-victim-of-violence-in-cleveland
    https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/cleveland-metro/cleveland-mothers-unsolved-murder-case-reaches-2-years-without-an-arrest
    https://www.news5cleveland.com/news/local-news/cleveland-metro/cleveland-mothers-unsolved-murder-case-reaches-2-years-without-an-arrest


    Homicide Statistics
    https://www.theguardian.com/world/2022/jun/25/homicide-violence-against-black-women-us
    https://www.technologyreview.com/2022/09/28/1060057/pandemic-black-women-domestic-violence/
    https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/jun/30/black-women-murder-rate-data-stats-study
    https://www.prisonpolicy.org/blog/2021/03/18/race-and-violence/#:~:text=When%20crimes%20occur%2C%20police%20are,murder%20arrest%20rates%20between%20neighborhoods.

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    56 mins
  • 179: Mini Missing Moment: Amie Owens

    179: Mini Missing Moment: Amie Owens
    Feb 12 2026
    In this week’s Mini Missing Moment, we share about the disappearance of Amy Owens, who was last heard from in March 2025. With limited public information available, this episode focuses on raising awareness, encouraging listeners to share Amy’s story, and supporting ongoing search efforts.

    Physical Description
    • Height: 5'3"
    • Weight: Approximately 125 pounds
    • Hair: Brown
    • Eyes: Blue
    If You Have Information Anyone with information about Amie Owens’ whereabouts is urged to contact:
    • Det. Sgt. Erns – Brown County Sheriff’s Office
      - 937-378-4435 ext. 126
    • Ohio LandSAR
      - 513-633-1230
    Please review her photos, share her information widely, and help keep attention on Amie’s case. Every share matters.

    More ways to help:
    Fundraiser by Kayla Johnson : Help Us Seek Answers, and Bring Amie Home!



    Sources:
    Desperate search: Family of missing mom looking for Kentucky's help
    Ohio woman missing for nearly 1 year could be in Kentucky

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    8 mins
  • 178: The Murder of Ana Walshe - REVISTED

    178: The Murder of Ana Walshe - REVISTED
    Feb 10 2026
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    THE CASE: 0:00 - 43:45
    This episode revisits the heartbreaking case of Ana Walshe, a mother of three who was murdered by her husband, Brian Walshe. The hosts update listeners on the case, revisiting the investigation, the evidence, and the unsettling truth that Ana’s body has never been found. They walk through Ana’s life, her career, and her marriage to Brian, whose history of fraud and manipulation played a central role in the case.

    The episode covers the timeline of Anna’s disappearance, Brian’s suspicious behavior, misleading statements to police, and the internet searches that ultimately helped secure his conviction.

    THE AFTERTHOUGHTS: 44:00 - 56:28
    This unscripted afterthoughts segment is where we drop the script and say what we actually feel... and to put it simply, Brian Walshe is dumb.

    MOM-TO-MOM - 56:40 - 1:13:00
    In our mom-to-mom segment, we shift into our lives — sharing travel surprises, upcoming conferences like Beyond the Crime, CrimeCon, Advocacy Con, and Crime Story Fest, and how Google Calendar is basically holding our lives together.

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • 177: Hannah Pettey - Surviving Attempted Murder

    177: Hannah Pettey - Surviving Attempted Murder
    Feb 3 2026
    Hannah had been sick fro months, and then one day she woke up in a hospital bed, with so many questions - how long had she been here? why was she so sick? After days, doctors finally have an answer for her - this was NOT some unknown mystery illness - no, this was attempted murder.



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    Sources

    48 hours - Season 38 Episode 18 - The Gaslighting of Hannah Pettey

    hannah-pettey-brian-mann-alabama-lead-poisoning-attempted-murder-48-hours

    chiropractor-accused-poisoning-wife-lead-during-divorce-now-claims-he-was-victim-too-report

    chiropractor-convicted-attempted-murder

    jury-finds-brian-mann-guilty-in-attempted-murder-trial/

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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • 176: The Murder of Sameena Imam - Coded Messages and a Deadly Plan

    176: The Murder of Sameena Imam - Coded Messages and a Deadly Plan
    Jan 27 2026
    The Case:
    In today's episode Heather and Rachel discuss the 2014 murder of Sameena Imam, a respected and beloved regional marketing manager for Costco in the United Kingdom. Smart, successful, and deeply valued by those around her, Sameena’s life was tragically cut short by those she trusted.
    Her relationship with Roger Cooper, a Costco warehouse manager, turned deadly when she demanded he leave his long-term partner. Along with his brother David Cooper, Roger carefully planned and carried out Sameena’s murder, using deception, coded messages, and calculated steps to cover their tracks.
    The brothers were ultimately arrested, convicted, and sentenced to life in prison.

    This episode also reflects on the importance of gratefulness and balance, and how moments of reflection can exist even while confronting heartbreaking truths.

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    Sources:
    https://allthatsinteresting.com/christmas-crimes/5https://www.ilfordrecorder.co.uk/news/crime/21202807.sameena-imam-murder-brothers-sentenced-minimum-30-years/https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-34597321https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-34597321https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-south-east-wales-33977947.amphttps://www.hitched2homicide.com/sameena-imamhttps://crimeandcoffeecouple.com/2026/01/02/the-murder-of-sameena-imam/https://www.coventrytelegraph.net/news/coventry-news/coventry-costco-murder-trial-brothers-10298213https://www.hitched2homicide.com/sameena-imam

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    37 mins
  • A Note From Us: Mediocre Is Not Our Vibe

    A Note From Us: Mediocre Is Not Our Vibe
    Jan 6 2026
    Hey friends, you've probably noticed that the moms got a little quiet lately, we wanted to reassure you that Like Mother Like Murder isn’t going anywhere. As a two-woman, indie podcast, we took a short pause to focus on important advocacy work, special projects, and supporting families who needed us beyond our weekly episodes.

    Doing this work the right way matters to us—and mediocre is just not our vibe. The good news? We’ll be back January 27th, refreshed, focused, and ready for an exciting year ahead.

    Thank you for your patience, grace, and continued support. We love this community and can’t wait to be back with you. 💛 Rachel & Heather 🎧 New episodes return January 27th

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    3 mins
  • 175: GBC 14 - Gratitude, Grit, and Grievances

    175: GBC 14 - Gratitude, Grit, and Grievances
    Nov 25 2025
    The Good, The Badass and The Crime #14



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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • TRAILER|| Missing In Hush Town: BETHANY MARKOWSKI

    TRAILER|| Missing In Hush Town: BETHANY MARKOWSKI
    Nov 19 2025
    MISSING IN HUSH TOWN:The Disappearance of Bethany Markowski

    In March 2001, 11-year-old Bethany Leanne Markowski vanished without a trace during a scheduled visit with her father. He claims she walked into the Jackson, Tennessee mall — and then she was simply gone. No witnesses. No confirmed sightings. No answers.

    Now, more than two decades later, Missing In Hush Town returns for a powerful second season to re-examine Bethany’s case with fresh ears and renewed urgency. Working alongside Bethany’s family, retired and current law enforcement, journalists, and those who have never stopped searching, this season digs deep into the events leading up to her disappearance, the early investigative missteps, and the haunting question that still hangs over Hush Town:Where is Bethany Markowski?

    Join us as we trace Bethany’s story, amplify the voices of those who love and miss her, and uncover new perspectives that may help bring her home.

    Listen to Season Two of Missing In Hush Town wherever you get your podcasts, and learn more at www.missinginhushtown.com.

    Listen here on Apple Podcasts:
    https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/prologue/id1704565234?i=1000732955557

    Listen here on Spotify
    https://open.spotify.com/episode/2UUMpAb5AWAbZtfzlfybGQ?si=9bee5134c2c6416f

    Follow us on Instagram at
    @missinginhushtown

    SOMEONE KNOWS SOMETHING about the 2001 disappearance of 11-year old Bethany Markowski!

    Help us keep her story alive and continiously raise our voices as LOUD AS WE CAN in efforts to bring justice to Bethany and her family!

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    2 mins