Military Murder

Jack P. Wheeler III was a well respected government worker. He retired in the mid 2000s after working some very high profile positions. But then, in retirement, he didn’t fully retire, working as a defense contractor for the Mitre Corporation. While living between Delaware and DC, Jack and his wife spent the holidays in NYC, but before the New Year, Jack returned to work doing so

On September 11, 2007, 9-year Matthew dialed 911 to report the murder of his mother, Tracy Burke, and grandmother, Karen Comer. The murder investigation would lead detectives to Tracy’s estranged husband, Army Sergeant Brent Burke. He would face 5 trials for the homicides. Join Margot as she discusses the many trials of Brent Burke. ——- Ways to support your favorite podcast:

In 2001, when PFC Amanda Gonzalez was found dead in her barracks room on Fliegerhorst Kaserne - she was 4 and a half months pregnant with a baby girl. There were a few rumors about the possible suspect, but Amanda’s case remained cold for decades, despite a reward of up to $125,000 for information leading to an arrest. And then, in 2023, there was an arrest and while the arrest s

Specialist Ivan Lopez was a mediocre soldier at Fort Hood without any violent tendencies…so when he showed up to work with a gun, no one expected what happened next. 3 soldiers lost their lives. Let’s remember those soldiers today: SGT Timothy Owens, SFC Daniel Ferguson, and SSG Lazaney-Rodriguez. Join Margot as she discusses the 2014 Fort Hood shooting. ——- Ways to support

Tracy Habersham was last seen alive at the Fort Penning NCO Club…her body was discovered a day later…but her case remained cold..until, her murderer was linked to 6 other murders that took place in Florida. Join Margot as she discusses the case of the Jacksonville Strangler…and how he began his reign of terror while still wearing his active duty Army uniform. ——- Ways to

Sally met Ray in 1987 - she was a single mother with 2 kids, and they both loved body building. They appeared to be a match made in heaven. But when Ray decided to devote all of his time to the sport, leaving his wife to run the household - tensions grew. And on Valentine’s Day 1995, the relationship came to a sudden halt after Sally shot Ray twice. Join Margot as she discusses t

In 1987, 25-year old Cynthia Torres closed down the NCO club on base, but she never made it home. When her husband went looking for her, he found her car in the NCO club parking lot and inside the car was a horrendous crime scene. Cynthia was in her car clinging to life. Without a single eye-witness, would they capture the perpetrator? Join Margot as she takes you to a now-closed m

Our story today pins one veteran against the other. But what happens when one veteran, Chuck Poland, takes a stand against the other veteran, Jimmy Lee Dykes, in a standoff for the lives of a few dozen kids? It's a story of good vs evil. Join Margot as she discusses a 2013 kidnapping (committed by a stranger) from a school bus in Midland City, Alabama. ——- Ways to support your

In 1986, a month before sailor Anthony McKnight was to leave the Navy, he was arrested in connection to a string of rapes in the East Bay. Little did anyone know that decades later, Anthony would be convicted for 5 murders that took place during his time in the military. Join Margot as she discusses this little known serial killer. ——- Ways to support your favorite podcast: Joi

In September 2001, despite world events, Sherri Malarik was happy to be reunited with her husband and kids after a yearlong deployment to Greece. But, everyone’s excitement was short-lived, when Sherri was murdered. Sherri’s murder would eventually grow cold for decades, until it got a fresh look. Join Margot as she walks you through Sherri’s Cold Case, as well as the subsequ