Invisible Choir

On the morning of May 17, 2025, a car pulled into the parking lot of the American Reproductive Centers in Palm Springs, California. What followed was a massive explosion and a bizarre online rabbit hole investigators had to fully descend to understand what had just occurred… Written by Trevor Pason, Edited and Engineered by Scott Ecklein, and Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. View full episode source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/listen/gameoflife Support Our Sponsors: Bilt: Join the membership for where you live at https://joinbilt.com/choir Quince: Elevate your summer wardrobe. Head to https://quince.com/choir for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns! Squarespace: Go to https://www.squarespace.com/choir for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, use offer code “CHOIR” to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When the newly married Mark and Lori Phillips went out to celebrate their upcoming move to Bismarck in February of 2019, the night did not go according to plan. As they were out at a Wisconsin bar with some friends, Mark became angry at Lori and began shouting at her. The two left the bar and returned home. There the fight continued, prompting Lori to speed away in the couple’s new truck for fear that Mark might hurt her. She slept in an empty parking lot for the night, but when she returned expecting an apology from her husband, she found something far more grim… Special thanks to Lori Gamoke for her bravery, transparency and willingness to speak with us for this episode, as well as Leslie Morgan Steiner for her insights about domestic violence. Written by Sam Foster, Edited and Engineered by Scott Ecklein, and Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. View full episode source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/listen/bloodsnow Support Our Sponsors: Acorns: Visit acorns.com/choir or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today! Quince: Give and get timeless holiday staples that last this season with Quince. Go to quince.com/choir for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns! Cornbread Hemp: Save 30% on your first order at cornbreadhemp.com/choir and use code “choir” at checkout! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On December 2nd, 2022, hunters in Riceboro, GA came across something horrific. A human torso. One 911 call led to multiple agencies getting involved and the discovery of additional evidence. Once the remains were identified months later, things only got more bizarre… Written by Trevor Pason, Edited and Engineered by Scott Ecklein, and Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. View full episode source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/listen/hewrote Support Our Sponsors: Cornbread Hemp: Save 30% on your first order at cornbreadhemp.com/choir and use code “choir” at checkout! Squarespace: Go to https://www.squarespace.com/choir for a free trial, and when you’re ready to launch, use offer code “CHOIR” to save 10% off your first purchase of a website or domain! Bilt: Start paying rent through Bilt and take advantage of your Neighborhood BenefitsTM by going to joinbilt.com/choir. Acorns: Visit acorns.com/choir or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today! SKIMS: Shop the best underwear for Men and Women at SKIMS.com and let them know we sent you! After you place your order, select "podcast" in the survey and select our show in the dropdown menu that follows. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Las Vegas residents Roy Jaggers and Heather Pate were not only neighbors, they were friends. Because of their close proximity, Heather would sometimes ask Roy to babysit her two children while she went out on the town. However, one evening in the late summer of 2021 would not only fracture the trust between the two neighbors but would ultimately lead to a long night of unimaginable suffering in the desert and one of Nevada’s most gruesome recent crimes… Written by John Garland Wells, Edited & Engineered by Scott Ecklein, and Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. View full episode source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/premium-sources/p250 October Special: ⁠⁠Free 30-Day Trial of Invisible Choir +⁠⁠ on Apple Podcasts for Early/Ad-Free access and over 250+ bonus episodes! Support Our Sponsors: HeadSpace: Feel good and mean it when you say it! Unlock all of HeadSpace FREE for 60 days by visiting www.headspace.com/invisiblechoir Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

18-year-old Kolton Shearer was a recent high school graduate with big dreams for his future. In July of 2016, he had just returned home from college to Clay County, Florida, and was looking forward to spending time with friends. But a fun evening out suddenly turned into a nightmare, when a shocking attack left one person dead and another gravely wounded. As police interviewed witnesses, they zeroed in on a young woman who presented herself as an innocent bystander. But was she? Written by Jessamyn Ansary, Edited & Engineered by Scott Ecklein, and Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. View full episode source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/listen/baddream October Special: ⁠Free 30-Day Trial of Invisible Choir +⁠ on Apple Podcasts for Early/Ad-Free access and over 250+ bonus episodes! Support Our Sponsors: Quince: Keep it classic and cool this fall with long-lasting staples from Quince. Go to quince.com/choir for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns! Mint Mobile: Ready to say yes to saying no? Make the switch to premium wireless at just $15 per month at mintmobile.com/choir Acorns: Visit acorns.com/choir or download the Acorns app to start saving and investing for your future today! Cornbread Hemp: Save 30% on your first order at cornbreadhemp.com/choir and use code “choir” at checkout! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On a rainy night in Davenport, Iowa, a routine car crash investigation takes a chilling turn when the injured driver begins making disturbing claims… ones that involve a baseball bat. Written by John Garland Wells, Edited & Engineered by Scott Ecklein, and Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. View full episode source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/listen/spiral Support Our Sponsors: GreenLight: Don’t wait to teach your kids real-world money skills! Start your risk-free GreenLight trial at greenlight.com/choir to get started. Mint Mobile: Unlock your 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just $15 per month at mintmobile.com/choir Cornbread Hemp: Save 30% on your first order at cornbreadhemp.com/choir and use code “choir” at checkout! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In October 2021, Tim Ivy and his girlfriend met a woman online to explore a consensual intimate encounter. But what began as flirtation quickly unraveled into a 24-hour nightmare. By the end, two people were dead, one was hospitalized, and the sole survivor had a chilling story to tell… We would like to extend a special thanks to Jordan Ivy for sharing her story. Written by Jessamyn Ansary, Edited & Engineered by Scott Ecklein, and Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. View full episode source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/listen/casualencounter Support Our Sponsors: GreenLight: Don’t wait to teach your kids real-world money skills! Start your risk-free GreenLight trial at greenlight.com/choir to get started. Bilt: Start paying rent through Bilt and take advantage of your Neighborhood BenefitsTM by going to joinbilt.com/choir. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices