The Murder of Lita McClinton

Join hosts Morgan Absher and Kaelyn Moore as they take you deep into the world of the most notorious crimes ever — where a single clue can crack a case wide open. From shocking murders to serial killers, Clues dives into all the forensic details and brilliant sleuthing of the world's most infamous cases. CLUES is a Crime House Original, powered by PAVE Studios. Follow and listen now wherever you get your podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode, special guest Kelsey from A Trial By Podcast tells Kristin all about the murder of Kendra Hatcher, a 35-year-old pediatric dentist living in Dallas, Texas, who was shot and killed in the parking garage of her upscale apartment complex on September 2, 2015. The murder was orchestrated by Brenda Delgado, the ex-girlfriend of Kendra’s boyfriend, Ricky Paniagua, who had grown jealous of their relationship. Brenda recruited Crystal Cortes to drive getaway and hired Kristopher Love to carry out the shooting, promising payment in exchange. Delgado provided Cortes with information about Kendra’s whereabouts and used her connections to obtain the murder weapon. The plot unraveled quickly as investigators tracked down Cortes, who confessed and implicated both Love and Delgado. Love was later convicted and sentenced to death, while Delgado, who had fled to Mexico, was extradited and received a life sentence. The case shocked the community not only for its calculated nature, but also because of the seemingly senseless motive: jealousy. A Trial by Podcast | Linktree Acorns Early Head to ⁠acorns.com/creepers⁠ or download the Acorns app to get started. Support the Podcast: Visit Patreon.com/truecrimecreepers to get full length bonus episodes and additional bonus content every month Instagram: @creeperspod Join our Facebook discussion group: True Crime Creepers Podcast Discussion Group For full sources, see atrialbypodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When two young men are killed in a fiery car crash on a quiet UK highway, it initially looks like a tragic accident. But a chilling 999 call and hours of CCTV footage quickly reveal the truth that this was no accident. It was an ambush. What follows is a story involving a TikTok influencer, a secret affair, and a plot that spiraled into cold-blooded murder. This is the case of Mahek Bukhari, and the fatal consequences of trying to keep a secret at all costs. Sponsors: Acorns Early Head to acorns.com/creepers or download the Acorns app to get started. Support the Podcast: Visit Patreon.com/truecrimecreepers to get full length bonus episodes and additional bonus content every month Instagram: @creeperspod Join our Facebook discussion group: True Crime Creepers Podcast Discussion Group Sources: TikTok star Mahek Bukhari guilty of murdering mother's lover who threatened to expose affair The complex police investigation into the double murder of two friends on the A46 - Nottinghamshire Live Family of man murdered in ambush by TikTok star and her mum breaks silence saying 'he didn't want to drive' - Birmingham Live The pack of lies TikTok star Mahek Bukhari told in police interview after murdering two men - Birmingham Live How 'bored' mum's love life led her and TikTok star daughter to murder - Birmingham Live Moment pyjama wearing TikTok star and mum questioned by police after double murder - Birmingham Live Profound moment families of two murder victims pay tribute to 'much-loved' men outside court - Birmingham Live 'I'm going to die' - haunting 999 transcript of call made moments before two were murdered in crash - Birmingham Live Who is Mahek Bukhari? TikTok star convicted of double murder - Birmingham Live TikTok killer Raees Jamal convicted of rape - but jury were not told - Birmingham Live TikTok star Mahek Bukhari and her mum Ansreen guilty of murders in high-speed chase - Birmingham Live Murder trial live as judge sums up case against TikTok star Mahek Bukhari and seven others - Birmingham Live Tiktok murder trial court updates as judge sets out case against Mahek Bukhari and others on day 46 - Leicestershire Live TikTok murder trial live updates on day 44 as final defence speech due for Mohammed Patel - Birmingham Live TikTok star Mahek Bukhari's co-accused was 'not a hired gun', murder trial jury told as fatal crash branded 'a terrible accident' - Birmingham Live Live TikTok murder trial updates on day 43 as more barristers urge jury to acquit defendants - Leicestershire Live Hashim 'wanted to be there for his friend because he was going through a hard time' - Daily Mail What Islamic lessons can we draw from the tragic story of Mahek and Ansreen Bukhari? – 5Pillars TikTok influencer Mahek Bukhari and mother found guilty of double murder after sex tape threat | UK News The dramatic downfall of Mahek Bukhari from TikTok influencer to convicted killer | The Independent TikTok influencer Mahek Bukhari guilty of murdering men in crash What it was like covering the TikTok murder trial with Mahek Bukhari - Tom Mack - Leicestershire Live Mahek Bukhari - Leicestershire Live TikTok influencer Mahek Bukhari goes on trial with her mother for murder TikTok star found guilty of murdering married mom's toyboy lover: 'I'll get him jumped' Crash victim 'allegedly murdered by TikTok star and mum was a cunning predator', jury told - Birmingham Live TikTok star Mahek Bukhari's barrister tells murder jury she 'played no part' in fatal A46 crash - Birmingham Live TikTok murder trial updates on day 41 as case for Mahek Bukhari due to be summed up to jury - Birmingham Live Two of TikTok star Mahek Bukhari's murder co-accused face new charges relating to fatal crash - Birmingham Live Case for Mahek Bukhari due to be summed up to jury on day 41 of murder trial - Leicestershire Live See website for additional sources. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When 32-year-old Mikayla Evans fell five stories from a condo window in Johnson City, Tennessee, she woke from a coma with no memory of what happened, but with a shattered body and a chilling certainty: she had been drugged. Her fall led to disturbing allegations, not just against the man who owned the condo, Sean Williams, but against the very police department tasked with investigating him. As federal prosecutor Kat Dahl dug deeper, she uncovered a horrifying pattern of abuse, ignored reports, and possible corruption that may have enabled one of the most prolific sexual predators in recent history. This week, we’re diving into a case that left us reeling—and angry. Sponsors: Acorns Early Head to acorns.com/creepers or download the Acorns app to get started. Sources: Why The Police Refused to Investigate a Serial Rapist | The New Yorker How Police Let One of America’s Most Prolific Predators Get Away | The New Yorker Third lawsuit filed alleging Johnson City cops covered for serial rapist • Tennessee Lookout Police hunt serial sex assault suspect who escaped custody in second attempt | Fox News Sean Williams, Tennessee fugitive, seen in Sylva, N.C.: What we know Tennessee businessman accused of sexually assaulting women charged with child rape, exploitation | Fox News The Sean Williams Case | WJHL | Tri-Cities News & Weather Tennessee man accused of dozens of rapes gets nearly 100 years for sex abuse images and prison van escape - CBS News JCPD says case of woman falling five stories downtown now a ‘medical investigation’ | WJHL | Tri-Cities News & Weather Who is escaped federal detainee Sean Williams Johnson City settles serial rapist class action lawsuit for $28M • Tennessee Lookout Five-story fall victim remembers incident on 3-year anniversary | WJHL | Tri-Cities News & Weather Elizabethton PD: 23-year-old Washington County, TN woman dies in crash Tuesday | WJHL | Tri-Cities News & Weather Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When 13 year old Nicholas Barclay reappeared after vanishing three years earlier, his family welcomed him home with open arms, despite his new accent, eye color, and strange behavior. But private investigator Charlie Parker wasn’t buying it. In this second part of the Nicholas Barclay case, the truth finally unravels: who was the man pretending to be Nicholas, and why did the family insist he was their missing son? What comes next is a wild tale of deception, grief, and one of the most notorious con artists the world has ever seen. Sponsors: Acorns Early Head to acorns.com/creepers or download the Acorns app to get started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Crime House True Crime Stories is the ultimate destination for true crime fans. Every episode features two notorious cases from that week in crime history, tied by a common theme like infamous serial killers, mysterious disappearances, tragic murders, and more. Every Monday, uncover the full stories behind the headlines as host Vanessa Richardson takes you through high-profile investigations like the murder of Gabby Petito, the kidnapping of Elizabeth Smart, and the mass suicide of the Heaven's Gate cult. Follow Crime House True Crime Stories — a Crime House Original — wherever you listen to podcasts.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In 1994, 13 year old Nicholas Barclay disappeared from his home in San Antonio, Texas. His troubled past led police to believe he had run away, and the case quickly went cold. But over three years later, Nicholas was found...in Spain. He told a harrowing story of abduction and abuse, and his family welcomed him home with open arms. But something wasn’t right. The more people looked, the more questions surfaced, and soon it became clear: this wasn’t Nicholas Barclay. Sponsors: Acorns Early Head to acorns.com/creepers or download the Acorns app to get started. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In Part 2 of our Joyce McKinney saga, we pick up with Kirk Anderson’s daring escape and the wild fallout that ensued. From her arrest in the UK to the media circus that turned Joyce into an international tabloid sensation, this episode dives into the court drama, shocking revelations, and Joyce’s bold (and bizarre) escape from justice. Sources: Documentary - Tabloid Book: Joyce McKinney and the Case of the Manacled Mormon by Anthony Delano Joyce McKinney and the battle of the tabloids | Documentary films | The Guardian Joyce McKinney and the Manacled Mormon | by Glenn M Stewart Woman accused of running over holocaust survivor has led a tabloid life Dog cloner Joyce McKinney sought over burglary to fund horse's wooden leg Sponsors: Acorns Head to acorns.com/creepers or download the Acorns app to get started Acorns Early Head to acorns.com/creepers or download the Acorns app to get started. Quince Go to Quince.com/creepers for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! Mint Mobile Shop plans at MINTMOBILE.COM/CREEPERS Want more True Crime Creepers? Find us on Patreon for bonus episodes and ad free episodes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Buckle up for one of the most bizarre, over-the-top, and unbelievable tales of obsession, love, and maybe a little delusion—it's the story of Joyce McKinney. This case has everything: a beauty queen with a genius IQ, a dash of Mormon royalty, chloroform, and even a wig named Matilda. Joyce’s quest to rescue her "star-crossed lover" Kirk Anderson took her from the Appalachian Mountains to the English countryside and into the headlines of tabloids worldwide. But what’s the truth behind the story? Tabloids painted her as a villain, Joyce saw herself as a romantic heroine, and somewhere in between lies a tale stranger than fiction. Join us as we dive into this wild ride—because once Joyce sets her sights on something, you better watch out. Sources: Documentary - Tabloid Book: Joyce McKinney and the Case of the Manacled Mormon by Anthony Delano Joyce McKinney and the battle of the tabloids | Documentary films | The Guardian Joyce McKinney and the Manacled Mormon | by Glenn M Stewart Woman accused of running over holocaust survivor has led a tabloid life Dog cloner Joyce McKinney sought over burglary to fund horse's wooden leg Sponsors: Acorns Head to acorns.com/creepers or download the Acorns app to get started Acorns Early Head to acorns.com/creepers or download the Acorns app to get started. Quince Go to Quince.com/creepers for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! Mint Mobile Shop plans at MINTMOBILE.COM/CREEPERS Want more True Crime Creepers? Find us on Patreon for bonus episodes and ad free episodes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When a delivery man showed up at Lita McClinton’s Buckhead townhouse with a box of pink long stem roses, she probably thought it was a sweet gesture before a stressful day in court. Instead, it was the last thing she ever saw. From the jump, everyone knew who was behind this. But proving it? That was a whole different battle. It took 20 years, a messy divorce, a wiretapping scandal, an FBI raid, a fugitive on the run, and literal doorbell sound effects in court before justice was finally served. This one’s got everything - money, power, revenge, and a guy who really thought he was too rich to get caught. Sources: Social Disgraces: The murder of Lita McClinton - Atlanta Magazine Devil Went Down to Georgia: The race and sex-filled murder scandal that shook Atlanta society The deadly delivery that shook Atlanta and the long road to justice for Lita McClinton Sullivan - ABC News. 20/20 - A Puzzling Murder Sponsors: Acorns Head to acorns.com/creepers or download the Acorns app to get started Acorns Early Head to acorns.com/creepers or download the Acorns app to get started. Quince Go to Quince.com/creepers for 365-day returns, plus free shipping on your order! Mint Mobile Shop plans at MINTMOBILE.COM/CREEPERS Want more True Crime Creepers? Find us on Patreon for bonus episodes and ad free episodes! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices