About this episode

This episode explores the chilling details of the 1995 Springfield, Missouri Feeney family murders, an unsolved case that continues to intrigue true crime enthusiasts.

This week's Missouri Mayhem explores the chilling details of the 1995 Springfield, Missouri Feeney family murders—an unsolved case that continues to puzzle investigators and intrigue true crime enthusiasts. This episode dives into the crime scene, forensic evidence, and the trial that left many questions unanswered. In this episode: The tragic discovery of the Feeney family's murdered bodies and initial suspicions The meticulous scene analysis, including bizarre details like paint traces and staged evidence Autopsy findings: how the children and their mother were attacked Key forensic clues: shoe prints, painted message, waterbed heat, and hair samples The timeline of John Feeney's alibi, phone calls, and police interactions The evidence that challenged his innocence, including receipts, traffic footage, and possible motives Why the 1996 trial resulted in a surprising not guilty verdict Theories of outside intruders, familial conflict, and potential abuse The case’s unresolved questions and the neighbor's crucial sighting overlooked. Resources Ozarks True Crime (Season 2) : This entire season is dedicated to the Feeney case. Host Anne Roderique-Jones interviews family members…

People in this episode

Hosts: Megan Owens, Mindy Johnson

Topics covered

• true crime
• unsolved case
• forensic evidence
• trial
• murder
• investigation

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Ozarks True Crime, Crime Junkie Podcast

Places: Springfield, Missouri

More episodes of Missouri Mayhem: Mystery & Murder with Mindy & Megan!

• Killer Pamela Hupp - O'Fallon, MO 2010's · June 1, 2026 · 47 min
• The Death of Libby Caswell - Independence, MO 2017 #justiceforlibby · May 25, 2026 · 51 min
• The Horrific Murders of Sam & Lindsey Porter - Independence, MO 2004 · May 18, 2026 · 29 min
• Serial Killer: Robert Brashears - MO, KY, SC, TN, & TX · May 11, 2026 · 54 min
• The Murders of Kara Kopetsky (2007) & Jessica Runions (2016) - Cass County, Missouri · April 27, 2026 · 44 min
• Kansas City's Amusement Parks - Worlds of Fun & Oceans of Fun · April 20, 2026 · 1h 2m

Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Missouri Mayhem: Mystery & Murder with Mindy & Megan! podcast page.