In Part 2 of our deep dive into the disturbing case of Dorothea Puente, we move past suspicion and into the horrifying truth hidden beneath the surface—literally.

As investigators begin digging into Dorothea’s Sacramento boarding house, they uncover far more than anyone expected. What started as concerns over missing tenants quickly spirals into a chilling discovery that shocks the community and exposes a pattern of manipulation, greed, and calculated murder.

This week, we discuss:

• The excavation of the backyard and the remains discovered there

• How Dorothea preyed on society’s most vulnerable

• The financial motives behind her crimes

• Her arrest, escape attempt, and eventual trial

• The disturbing lack of remorse shown throughout the investigation

Dorothea Puente wasn’t just a killer—she was a master manipulator who hid unimaginable violence behind a grandmotherly smile and a plate of cookies. Part 2 reveals how long she got away with it… and why.

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussion of murder, elder abuse, and exploitation of vulnerable individuals. Listener discretion is advised.

Thank you for listening, and as always—hug your people tight and trust your gut.

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n this week’s episode of Moms Talk Murder, we begin our deep dive into the chilling story of Dorothea Puente — a seemingly sweet grandmotherly figure who hid a horrifying secret beneath her Sacramento boarding house.

In Part One, we explore Dorothea’s early life, her long history of deception, fraud, and manipulation, and how she learned to exploit society’s most vulnerable. From her troubled childhood to her repeated run-ins with the law, we break down the red flags that were missed — and how Puente perfected the art of appearing harmless.

As Dorothea builds a reputation as a kind caretaker for elderly and disabled tenants, something far more sinister is quietly unfolding behind closed doors… and beneath the garden soil.

This is the beginning of a case that would shock the nation and expose devastating failures in the systems meant to protect those who needed it most.

In this episode of Moms Talk Murder, we travel to the quiet village of Strasburg, Ohio — a close-knit community forever changed by a shocking act of violence.

Doyle and Lillian Chumney were known as a hardworking, private couple who kept to themselves. On the surface, there was nothing about their lives that hinted at the brutality that would ultimately end them. But in January 2015, concern from family members led to a devastating discovery inside their home — one that would unravel a disturbing story and leave lingering questions behind.

We walk through the timeline of events leading up to the murders, what investigators found at the scene, and how the case unfolded as details emerged. This episode explores not only the crime itself, but the ripple effect it had on a small town struggling to make sense of an unthinkable loss.

As always, we discuss the facts with care, empathy, and respect for the victims and their loved ones — while examining how violence can hide behind even the most ordinary doors.

⚠️ Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of homicide and may be disturbing to some listeners.

🔎 Join us as we uncover the tragic story of Doyle and Lillian Chumney — and the secrets that surfaced after their deaths.

In this episode of Moms Talk Murder, we unravel one of the most disturbing and calculated family murder cases to come out of upstate New York — the chilling story of David Castor.

What began as a seemingly tragic accident quickly spiraled into a shocking investigation involving antifreeze poisoning, forged suicide notes, and an attempt to shift blame even after death. When David Castor was found dead in his home in 2005, authorities initially believed he had taken his own life. But something didn’t sit right — especially to his daughters.

As investigators dug deeper, they uncovered a horrifying truth: David’s death was part of a larger, deliberate plan orchestrated by his wife, Betty Lou Beahm Castor, who had already murdered her first husband in a nearly identical way years earlier. What followed was a case built on toxicology, lies, and the manipulation of grief — all inside a family torn apart by betrayal.

In this episode, we discuss:

• The suspicious circumstances surrounding David Castor’s death

• The role antifreeze played — twice — in this deadly pattern

• How forged suicide notes nearly derailed justice

• The strength of the Castor daughters in fighting for the truth

• Why this case remains a haunting example of calculated domestic murder

⚠️ Content Warning: This episode contains discussion of murder, poisoning, suicide staging, and domestic violence.

Join us as we talk through the evidence, the trial, and the devastating ripple effects left behind — because sometimes the most dangerous crimes happen behind closed doors.

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In this week’s episode, we head to the tight-knit community of Barberton, Ohio, where the sudden and violent death of beloved school counselor Robert “Bob” Rhodes left students, parents, and coworkers stunned — and investigators scrambling to understand what really happened.

Known for his calm presence, dry humor, and heart for struggling kids, Robert Rhodes wasn’t the kind of man anyone expected to find at the center of a possible homicide. But on a cold evening in 2013, everything changed. When Rhodes failed to show up to work the next day, friends grew concerned — and the truth waiting inside his home would unravel a story the whole town still talks about.

⚠️ Trigger Warning: This episode contains discussions of extremist ideology, violence, and mental health struggles. Listener discretion is advised.

In today’s episode, the moms dig into the shocking and unsettling case of Justin Mohn, a Pennsylvania man whose extremist beliefs and escalating paranoia led to the brutal killing of his father, Michael Mohn, in early 2024. This case isn’t just about a crime — it’s about unraveling the warning signs of radicalization, the danger of online echo chambers, and a family who saw their loved one slipping away long before tragedy struck

n this chilling episode, your favorite Freaky Friends dive into the dark and twisted world of Thomas Lee Dillon, the Ohio serial killer who turned the outdoors into his personal hunting grounds. This isn’t your typical true crime case — Dillon didn’t stalk victims through back alleys or dark city streets. Nope. He treated random human beings like game targets while living a completely normal-seeming suburban dad life. Buckle up. This one is equal parts terrifying and baffling.

🌲 The Killing Spree

Between 1989 and 1992, Dillon shot and killed outdoorsmen across Ohio: hunters, fishermen, hikers — men simply enjoying nature. He attacked from a distance, sniper-style, leaving minimal evidence and plenty of fear in rural communities.

Victims were killed in:

• Noble County

• Tuscarawas County

• Muskingum County

• And other heavily wooded, isolated areas

Dillon loved the anonymity of the wilderness. No witnesses. No patterns. No motive other than his own twisted thrill.

Trigger Warning: This episode discusses medical malpractice, severe bodily harm, and patient death.

Hey freaky friends! This week, Brooke, Chelsie, and Michelle scrub in (with extra sanitizer…and sage) to dive into one of the most chilling true-crime cases in modern medical history — the rise and catastrophic fall of neurosurgeon Christopher Duntsch, better known as “Dr. Death.”

🩺 Who Was Dr. Death?

We break down Duntsch’s early career, how a promising neurosurgeon with an impressive résumé managed to get hired at multiple hospitals… despite leaving a path of devastation behind him.

💉 The Surgeries That Should’ve Never Happened

From routine procedures gone horrifically wrong to operations that seemed almost intentionally damaging, we walk you through the cases that left colleagues horrified and patients permanently injured — or worse.

🏥 Why Didn’t Anyone Stop Him?

This is where things get messy. And rage-inducing.
We dig into the systemic failures, hospital politics, and loopholes that allowed Duntsch to keep operating even after red flags were literally screaming. Think of it as medical malpractice meets bureaucratic nightmare.

🧠 The Doctors Who Fought Back

Not all heroes wear capes — some wear scrubs.
Meet the physicians and whistleblowers who refused to stay silent and ultimately helped bring Duntsch to justice.

⚖️ The Trial & Aftermath

The moms cover the landmark case that made Duntsch the first doctor in the U.S. to be convicted of a crime related to actions taken in the operating room, and how his sentence reshaped discussions about patient safety.

Join us as we unpack a case that’s every patient’s worst nightmare — and every mom’s reason to triple-check her doctor’s credentials. Stay safe, stay spooky, freaky friends!