Mama Mystery with Kelly Evans

This week’s Weekly Docket breaks down multiple major cases across the country, from long-awaited arrests to ongoing trials and shocking new charges. Here’s everything we’re covering:Woman Arrested Nearly 15 Years After Realtor Was Killed During Open House (Iowa)A cold case involving the 2011 murder of Ashley Okland finally leads to an arrest nearly 15 years later, but key questions about motive and evidence still remain.Quadruple Amputee Cornhole Player Charged With Murder (Maryland)A professional athlete is accused of shooting a man during an argument inside a car, with disturbing details about what happened after the shooting.Florida Woman Charged With Killing Boyfriend and Dismembering Body (Florida)Investigators uncover a disturbing sequence of events after a missing persons report leads to a confession and evidence in the backyard.Two Teachers Arrested Days Apart in Separate Student Abuse Cases (Pennsylvania)Two unrelated cases at the same high school raise serious concerns after both teachers are accused of inappropriate relationships with students.Taylor Frankie Paul & Dakota Mortensen Situation Explained (Utah)A highly public relationship involving domestic violence allegations, past incidents, and an ongoing investigation continues to unfold with multiple claims on both sides.Michigan Mother Sentenced to Life After Son Dies From Untreated Cancer (Michigan)A jury finds a mother guilty after prosecutors say she intentionally denied medical care to her son despite clear signs of a treatable illness.Deadly LaGuardia Runway Crash – What Went Wrong (New York)Early findings reveal a chain of failures, including communication issues and equipment problems, that led to a fatal runway collision.“Reacher” Star Alan Ritchson Speaks Out After Viral Fight (Tennessee)A neighborhood dispute turns physical, goes viral, and ultimately ends with no charges filed after police rule self-defense.Hawaii Doctor Accused of Attempted Murder During Hike (Hawaii)A woman testifies that her husband tried to push her off a cliff and attacked her with a rock during what was supposed to be a birthday trip.Utah Nurse Found Guilty in Fake Cancer Death Scheme (Utah)A years-long web of deception, thousands of text messages, and a nonexistent life insurance policy all play a role in a conviction for aggravated manslaughter.Mom Charged in Triple Murder of Children’s Father and His Parents (Illinois)A targeted shooting leaves three people dead, with investigators pointing to a complicated relationship and prior incidents leading up to the killings.Our Sponsors:* Check out Essilor® Stellest® Lenses: https://www.essilor.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode, we’re breaking down the latest developments in the Kouri Richins murder trial. Kouri is accused of poisoning her husband, Eric Richins, with a lethal dose of fentanyl in 2022. Prosecutors say the motive was financial pointing to life insurance policies, mounting debt, and an alleged affair while the defense argues the state’s case is built on circumstantial evidence.Our Sponsors:* Check out Essilor® Stellest® Lenses: https://www.essilor.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode, we’re breaking down the latest developments in the Kouri Richins murder trial. Kouri is accused of poisoning her husband, Eric Richins, with a lethal dose of fentanyl in 2022. Prosecutors say the motive was financial — pointing to life insurance policies, mounting debt, and an alleged affair — while the defense argues the state’s case is built on circumstantial evidence.Our Sponsors:* Check out Essilor® Stellest® Lenses: https://www.essilor.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode, we’re breaking down the latest developments in the Kouri Richins murder trial. Kouri is accused of poisoning her husband, Eric Richins, with a lethal dose of fentanyl in 2022. Prosecutors say the motive was financial — pointing to life insurance policies, mounting debt, and an alleged affair — while the defense argues the state’s case is built on circumstantial evidence.Each episode in this series walks through one full day of testimony, highlighting the key witnesses, evidence presented in court, and the major moments that could shape the outcome of the trial.Our Sponsors:* Check out Essilor® Stellest® Lenses: https://www.essilor.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

From the outside, Michael and Natalie Cochran looked like a successful, involved West Virginia family — youth sports, church, a growing business, and a life that seemed to be taking off.But when millions of dollars in promised government contracts never materialized and Michael suddenly collapsed at home with critically low blood sugar, the polished image began to crack.What started as a fraud investigation eventually turned into something far darker. In this episode, we walk through the rise of Tactical Solutions Group, the mounting financial pressure, the events of February 6, 2019, and the six-year road that led to a life-without-parole sentence.This is the case of Michael and Natalie Cochran.Our Sponsors:* Check out Essilor® Stellest® Lenses: https://www.essilor.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Tucson, Arizona — The Disappearance of Nancy Guthrie84-year-old mother of Today co-anchor Savannah Guthrie missing under suspicious circumstances; home treated as a crime scene.Ponchatoula, Louisiana — Brandon Patrick Charged After Allegedly Holding Woman Captive and Mutilating Her During Escape AttemptCalifornia — 14-Year-Old Football Player Jeremy “Tank” Rosales Fatally ShotAdult and juvenile suspects arrested in the killing of the Southern California teen.🔗 GoFundMe (Jeremy “Tank” Rosales):https://www.gofundme.com/f/honoring-jeremy-tank-rosales-a-teammate-and-a-brotherFishers, Indiana / Central Ohio — Missing Teen Hailey Buzbee Found After Suspect Leads Police to Her RemainsTeen met suspect through online gaming; investigation spans multiple states.Wilmington, Delaware — William Stevenson, Ex-Husband of Former First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, Charged With Murder of Wife Linda StevensonSt. Louis, Missouri — Father of Three William Palmer Fatally Shot After Offering Woman a Ride to a Warming Shelter🔗 GoFundMe (William Palmer):https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-william-palmers-family-after-tragedyOur Sponsors:* Check out Essilor® Stellest® Lenses: https://www.essilor.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

This week’s Weekly Docket covers the following cases:Lakeville, Minnesota: Jack Joseph Ball pleads guilty to the murder of his pregnant sister, Bethany Ann Israel.International / U.S. Federal: Former Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding faces sweeping federal charges tied to cartel-level drug trafficking and murder conspiracies.Florida: Resentencing begins in the decades-old Everglades kidnapping and murder case of 5-year-old Nicole Lynn Kimmell.Australia: Police uncover organized “crime-for-hire” menus advertising violence through encrypted messaging apps.California / Federal: True-crime TV executive Mary Carole McDonnell added to the FBI’s Most Wanted list in a massive fraud case.Minnesota: Seven-year-old Brynlee Nelson is abducted after getting off her school bus and later found safe following a massive overnight search.Indiana: Five people charged after a targeted shooting at the home of a sitting judge and his wife, allegedly meant to derail a criminal trial.Billings, Montana: A teacher and an 18-year-old student are hospitalized after a stabbing at Billings Senior High School during after-school activities.Our Sponsors:* Check out Essilor® Stellest® Lenses: https://www.essilor.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

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In this episode, we cover the shocking murder of Jessica Padgett in Northampton County, Pennsylvania, and the investigation that led police straight to her stepfather, Gregory Graf. From the day she vanished after a quick lunch break errand to the courtroom evidence that stunned everyone, we break down the timeline, the lies, the arrest, and the trial outcome - plus, the push for “Jessica’s Law” in Pennsylvania.Our Sponsors:* Check out Essilor® Stellest® Lenses: https://www.essilor.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In this episode, we dive deep into the case of Sarah Grace Patrick, the 17‑year‑old Carroll County teen accused of murdering her mother and stepfather. We explore the harrowing events of February 20 2025, when Kristin Brock and James Brock were found shot to death in their Georgia home, and unpack how their younger daughter’s 911 call sparked a months‑long investigation. Our Sponsors:* Check out Essilor® Stellest® Lenses: https://www.essilor.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

In 2000, Sarah Pender was convicted in connection with the murders of her roommates, Andrew Cataldi and Tricia Nordman, and sentenced to 110 years in prison. Prosecutors called her the “female Charles Manson,” portraying her as the mastermind behind the killings, even though she never pulled the trigger. Years later, she made national headlines again after escaping from an Indiana prison with the help of a correctional officer.Now, more than 25 years later, Sarah is back in court asking for her sentence to be reconsidered — and the case looks very different than it did in 2002. Key evidence used to convict her has since been discredited, the jailhouse informant who testified against her has been exposed as unreliable, and even the former prosecutor who put her away now says her sentence was a major injustice.In this episode, we walk through Sarah Pender’s story from the beginning: the volatile household, the night of the murders, the investigation, trial, prison escape, years in solitary confinement, and the long fight for freedom that’s still unfolding today.Our Sponsors:* Check out Essilor® Stellest® Lenses: https://www.essilor.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

Rob Reiner and Michele Singer Reiner found dead in their Brentwood home as their son is charged with murderDeadly antisemitic terror attack at a Hanukkah celebration near Bondi Beach in Sydney, AustraliaMother of two found dead in a Manchester canal as police investigate the circumstancesMan charged after witnesses report seeing him drag a body from a Minnesota apartment buildingFormer college football coach arrested on stalking and domestic violence charges tied to a volatile relationshipMass shooting at Brown University leaves two students dead as the suspect remains at largeOur Sponsors:* Check out Essilor® Stellest® Lenses: https://www.essilor.comAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy