Over My Dead Pod

In the late 1800s, one woman left a trail of death and deception that shocked America and earned her a place among history's most notorious female killers.In this episode of Over My Dead Pod, we dive into the disturbing story of Lizzie Halliday, an Irish immigrant whose life was marked by fraud, arson, suspicious deaths, and multiple marriages that often ended in tragedy. Long before serial killers became a staple of true crime headlines, Halliday was accused of murdering several husbands and, in 1894, brutally killing two women on a rural New York farm.As investigators uncovered her past, they found a web of aliases, insurance schemes, disappearances, and unexplained deaths stretching across multiple states. Her trial sparked fierce debates about mental illness, criminal responsibility, and whether she should face execution for her crimes. The case became even more shocking when Halliday later attacked and killed a nurse while confined to a psychiatric institution.Was Lizzie Halliday a calculating serial killer who exploited a system unprepared for a woman capable of such violence? Or was she a severely disturbed woman whose crimes reflected a lifetime of untreated mental illness?Join us as we examine the evidence, separate fact from legend, and explore the life of a woman many historians consider America's first female serial killer.For more information check out overmydeadpod.com and @overmydeadpod on social media!

The community of Scottsdale, Arizona was awoken by a large explosion at the Fisher house. Inside, authorities located the bodies of Mary and her two kids, Brittney and Robert Jr. But dad and husband Robert Fisher was missing. It has now been almost 25 years since Robert went on the run and we still have no clue where he is or what happened to him.If you have any information regarding the whereabouts of Robert Fisher please call the FBI Phoenix field office at 623-466-1999 or online at tips.fbi.gov.For more information, check out overmydeadpod.com and @overmydeadpod on social media!

Jessica Easterly opened up to friends and family about being in an abusive relationship. But, just as she was trying to leave…Jessica went missing. The case into the death of Jessica Easterly has NOT been investigated.Be sure to check out Justice4Jessica.org for more information and links to sign the necessary petitions.You can also contact District Attorney Jason Williams at 504-822-2414 to demand an investigation or call in an anonymous tip to Crime Stoppers online or by calling 504-822-1111.For more information, check out overmydeadpod.com and @overmydeadpod on social media!

In 2018, the country was rocked by the story of a missing pregnant wife and her two young daughters. Immediately everyone thought the husband’s story wasn’t adding up. Kate gives a breakdown of the murders of Shanann, Bella, Celeste, and Nico.For more information, check out overmydeadpod.com and @overmydeadpod on social media!

The congregation of the Olive Branch Church were shocked to discover the murders of their pastor and three other family members on church grounds. The investigation into the murders of the Pelley family was lacking, but an arrest did come. Was the right man convicted?For more information, check out overmydeadpod.com and @overmydeadpod on social media!

On August 27th, 1992, 13-year-old Leigh Occhi was kidnapped from her home in Tupelo. Rumors were rampant and there’s that odd guy with a criminal history, yet, the case remains unsolved and Leigh Occhi is still missing.If you have any information regarding the disappearance of Leigh Occhi, please call the Tupelo Police Department at 662-841-6491 or the FBI Mississippi Branch at 800-225-5324.For more information, check out overmydeadpod.com and @overmydeadpod on social media!

From 1978 to 1992, bodies of redheaded women were consistently being found dumped along major southern highway routes. The cases have gone cold and identifications are still being made. But, is all this the work of one serial killer, or multiple?For more information, check out overmydeadpod.com and @overmydeadpod on social media!

How far can someone stand their ground? Byron Smith tested the limits when he ambushed two unsuspecting teens who broke into his home on Thanksgiving. His callousness led to the untimely deaths of Nick Brady and Haile Kifer.For more information, check out overmydeadpod.com and @overmydeadpod on social media!