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True Crime Deep Dives

True Crime Deep Dives

Written by: Ed O'Leahy
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 Welcome to True Crime Deep Dives! We're your hosts Joey Bonnard and Marley Di Castro, let's explore gripping true crime stories, featuring in-depth case analysis, unsolved mysteries, and real-murder investigations.

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Episodes
  • The Glendale Family Murder Plot

    The Glendale Family Murder Plot
    Aug 26 2025
    This podcast describes the tragic murder of Veronica Carlson in August 2021, a case that ultimately revealed a chilling plot orchestrated by her husband, Anthony Carlson. The source details how Anthony manipulated their two children, Baker and JC, into participating in their mother's murder, using emotional abuse and false promises. It outlines the police investigation, including the discovery of incriminating audio recordings on Anthony's phone, which exposed his elaborate scheme. The narrative culminates in the convictions and sentencing of Anthony, Baker, and JC, highlighting the devastating impact of the crime on the family and community. Ultimately, the source serves as a cautionary tale about hidden abuse and the destructive power of manipulation within families.
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    53 mins
  • The Unraveling: Adopted Daughter's Betrayal

    The Unraveling: Adopted Daughter's Betrayal
    Aug 23 2025
    This podcast describes the brutal 2016 murders of Rick and Debbie Halverson in Evansville, Indiana, initially appearing as a random act of violence. However, the investigation swiftly uncovers that their 15-year-old adopted daughter, Nicole Halverson, is the primary suspect. The narrative reveals Nicole's deeply traumatic past in Russia, her struggles with adjustment, and the Halversons' recent consideration of reversing her adoption, exacerbated by Rick's secret affair with Nicole's friend's boyfriend. Ultimately, Nicole confesses to killing her adoptive parents with a weed whacker and then murdering her friend, Samantha Brooks, who knew too much, staging it as a suicide. The text concludes with Nicole's conviction and sentencing to 75 years in prison, highlighting the profound tragedy and the community's struggle to comprehend such a horrific act.
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    58 mins
  • Mother's Milk: A Family Tragedy of Betrayal and Bloodshed

    Mother's Milk: A Family Tragedy of Betrayal and Bloodshed
    Aug 20 2025
    This true crime account details the tragic murder of celebrated Houston chef Mary Bell Russell in March 2021, initially appearing as a break-in but ultimately revealed to be committed by her terminally ill 16-year-old daughter, Sophia. The narrative explores the dysfunctional family dynamics that led to the event, including Mary Bell's refusal to fund Sophia's experimental cancer treatment, falsely claiming the money was for the family dog's medical care, while secretly transferring it to her sous chef and lover to cover his gambling debts. The source chronicles the police investigation, which initially considered the ex-husband and the sous chef as suspects, before evidence pointed to Sophia. Ultimately, Sophia confessed to the emotionally charged murder and was confined to a psychiatric hospice facility where she later died, leaving behind a story of betrayal, secrets, and profound loss.
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    31 mins
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