Mama Mystery with Kelly Evans

Mama Mystery with Kelly Evans

Mama Mystery is your go-to true crime podcast, delivering gripping, straightforward storytelling with a perfect balance of occasional banter. Every week, host Kelly dives deep into compelling cases, covering everything from well-known mysteries to lesser-known crimes deserving attention. With meticulously researched episodes told in a conversational, relatable style, Mama Mystery feels like you're discussing true crime with a close friend. Join Kelly—and occasionally, her husband Austin—every Tuesday as they unpack complex cases, explore evidence, discuss theories, and give voices to the victims. This show is perfect for you if you also love shows like Serialously, Crime Junkies or Housewives of True Crime; Mama Mystery brings you weekly episodes filled with thoughtful analysis, empathy, and genuine curiosity. Hit subscribe and become part of a true-crime community that's honest, respectful, and completely binge-worthy. Welcome to Mama Mystery!

Episodes

April 29, 2025 63 mins
In this episode, we’re diving into one of the most brutal and heartbreaking cases in Kansas history—the Wichita Massacre. Over the course of just six days in December 2000, brothers Reginald and Jonathan Carr left a trail of unimaginable violence across the city of Wichita. Their crimes included robbery, rape, and the cold-blooded execution of five innocent people. But as horrifying as their spree was, this story is also about surv...
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TIMESTAMPS:  (0:36) Florida State University Shooting: Phoenix Ikner Identified as Shooter in Campus Tragedy (4:20) Cold Case Solved: Paul Hicks Arrested for Wife Regina Rowe Hicks’ 2001 Murder (7:15) Bronx Apartment Horror: 4-Year-Old Girl Found Alive with Bodies of Mother and Brother (9:57) Easter Family Tragedy: Shatice Jackson Charged After Killing Ex-Boyfriend Mickese Bostic (12:12) Mid-Air Hijacking Foiled: Armed Passeng...
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The second trial of the Commonwealth vs. Karen Read started this week and I break it down each day for you in 30 minutes or less! If you appreciate this kind of content, please share it with a friend and I would love you forever! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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In Day 3 of Karen Read’s trial, jurors heard revealing text messages between Karen and John O’Keefe, highlighting tension and insecurity in their relationship. The prosecution presented a controversial clip from a recent interview, where Karen described John’s mother, Peggy, remarking, “It looks like he got hit by a car.” The day wrapped up early due to scheduling conflicts, with the trial set to resume with a visit to the scene wh...
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The second trial of the Commonwealth vs. Karen Read started yesterday and I break it down for you in 30 minutes or less! If you appreciate this kind of content, please share it with a friend and I would love you forever. 2:50 - The Prosecution’s Opening Statement  6:19 - The Defense’s Opening Statement 15:15 - Facts vs. Speculation 21:35 - What will be different this time? 25:15 - Testimonies from Day 1  Learn more about your ad ...
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In April 2006, 27-year-old medical student Brian Shaffer walked into a popular college bar in Columbus, Ohio and never walked out. Despite security footage showing him entering the Ugly Tuna Saloona, no camera ever caught him leaving. With no sign of struggle, no use of his bank accounts, and no trace of him anywhere, Brian’s disappearance has baffled investigators for nearly two decades. In this episode, we dig into the eerie time...
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April 21, 2025 21 mins
The Weekly Docket is a new segment I'm introducing where I discuss some of the top headlines from the week! Let me know what you think!  1:00 Menendez Brothers Update  5:30 Indiana Cold Case, Solved After 50+ Years 8:10 Missing 82-year-old Found Buried in Concrete  11:25 Berlin Doctor Accused of Killing 15 Patients 14:51 Huge Update in the Grant Solomon Story Want to request a case? Go to MAMAMYSTERY.com and fill out the form on ...
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I'm interrupting our typical schedule to release an extra episode about this case as it is currently developing in Frisco, TX. Karmelo Anthony, a 17 year old student is accused of stabbing 17 year old Austin Metcalf at a track meet after Karmelo refused to leave the tent where Austin and his teammates were sheltering from the rain. An altercation ensued and Austin ultimately lost his life, bleeding to death in his twin brother's ar...
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Today we’re diving into a case that has left a small Oklahoma community searching for answers and the internet buzzing with theories. It’s the story of a 19-year-old recent high school grad named Noah Presgrove, who went to a party with friends over Labor Day weekend 2023 and never came home. Instead, in the early hours of Labor Day, Noah’s naked, battered body was found lying on the side of a rural highway. From the start, nothing...
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In this episode, I'm diving into two haunting cases that underscore the vulnerability of childhood. First, we revisit the chilling disappearance of 12-year-old Jonelle Matthews, who vanished from her Colorado home in 1984, leaving her family and an entire community desperate for answers for decades. Then, we share the heartbreaking recent story of Kei’Mani Latigue, a vibrant 13-year-old girl from Toledo, Ohio, whose promising life ...
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Patty Prewitt was a mother of five, a small-town business owner, and by all accounts, a devoted wife...until one night in 1984 shattered everything. After her husband was found shot in their bed, Patty reported a violent home invasion and sexual assault. But investigators quickly turned their focus to her and never looked back. In this episode, we walk through Patty’s story in real time. From her life before the murder to the deep...
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In this episode, we hear from the Weird True Crime Podcast about the haunting case of Ryan Waller, a young man involved in a tragic home invasion that left him critically injured and wrongly accused. This shocking story raises serious questions about police misconduct, justice, and the devastating aftermath for victims and families. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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In this deep-dive, we uncover the tragic case of 15-month-old Evelyn Boswell, a little girl whose disappearance and murder shook the nation. Evelyn was last seen in November 2019, but no one reported her missing until February 2020—and the person at the center of the investigation was her own mother, Megan Boswell. From shocking interviews to false leads, we break down Megan’s tangled web of lies and deception, the heartbreaking d...
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In this episode, we hear from the Weird True Crime Podcast about the haunting case of Ryan Waller, a young man involved in a tragic home invasion that left him critically injured and wrongly accused. This shocking story raises serious questions about police misconduct, justice, and the devastating aftermath for victims and families. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The disappearance of Maura Murray is one of the most baffling missing persons cases of the 21st century. On February 9, 2004, Maura, a 21-year-old nursing student at UMass Amherst, vanished without a trace after her car was found abandoned on a remote stretch of Route 112 in Woodsville, New Hampshire. The eerie nature of her sudden disappearance, combined with the layers of mystery and unanswered questions, has led to decades of sp...
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February 25, 2025 53 mins
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What started as a behind-the-scenes battle between Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni quickly spiraled into a full-blown Hollywood controversy, dragging in power players like Ryan Reynolds, Taylor Swift, and Sony executives. In this episode, we uncover the manipulations, media strategies, and legal battles behind the fight for creative control over It Ends With Us. Did Taylor Swift and Ryan Reynolds play a bigger role in sidelining B...
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When Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni signed on to adapt Colleen Hoover’s bestselling novel It Ends With Us, no one expected it to ignite one of Hollywood’s most shocking legal battles. What started as a highly anticipated film adaptation about domestic violence has now spiraled into a war of lawsuits, social manipulation allegations, PR disasters, and an ugly behind-the-scenes power struggle.  But how did we get here? And who, if ...
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THIS IS A REPLAY OF EP 67 - So please forgive me for the audio quality, I know it's not great. But I'm working on the most extensive DEEP DIVE for you all on the Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni lawsuit. You guys... this legal battle is insane. Is Blake Lively the next Amber Heard? Find out next week on Mama Mystery! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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