The Invisible Choir true crime podcast examines the most heinous murders through investigative storytelling, primary source audio, and victim testimonials. We aim to bring voice to the voiceless, and visibility to the invisible. Independently recorded and produced by Michael Ojibway and Reach Freaks
A Delray, FL police officer conducted a routine traffic stop at 3:28 a.m. on February 3, 2020 and was alarmed to see the driver completely covered in blood. Despite inconsistencies in his story and an expired provisional license, the man was permitted to leave. Just four hours later, the bloodied body of a homeless man who had been viciously stabbed to death was found in a parking garage in Boca Raton, leading investigators down a dark and winding path of pent-up rage and extreme violence… Written by John Garland Wells, Edited & Engineered by Scott Ecklein, and Executive Produced by Michael…
It’s fair to assume that the longer that a cold case sits, the less likely it is to be solved, but that doesn’t mean it won’t ever be. Such was the case for 25-year-old Nori Jones, whose 2004 murder sat unsolved for over a decade before new DNA technology thrust an unlikely suspect into the limelight… Written by Trevor Pason, Edited and Engineered by Scott Ecklein, and Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. View full episode source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/listen/93trillion Support Our Sponsors: Vinted: Ready to clean out your closet and make some extra money? Download the…
In October 2025, 45-year-old Angela Shellis disappeared after leaving her North Wales home in the middle of the night with her 18-year-old son, Tristan Roberts. As investigators began piecing together what happened, they uncovered a disturbing private world of online posts, violent fantasies, and a disturbing recording… Written by Trevor Pason, Edited and Engineered by Scott Ecklein, and Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. View full episode source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/listen/alex Support Our Sponsors: Bilt: Join the membership for where you live at…
Three high school girls were enjoying a night out at the movies in Cape Coral, Florida, when several masked figures emerged from an SUV and attempted to rob them later that evening. Moments later, gunfire erupted, leaving a 15-year-old mortally wounded. What followed was a complicated investigation shaped by conflicting accounts, shifting stories, and questions about who was ultimately responsible for her death… Written by Sam Foster. Cowritten and Engineered by Michael Ojibway. View full episode source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/listen/subjectivetruth Support Our Sponsors: Bilt:…
In the early morning hours on April 26th, 2013, Wesley Edges returned to his family’s home in Pittsfield, WI, and found his stepfather waiting outside. The words Jim Prokopovitz spoke next would change both of their lives forever: “Mom’s gone…” Written by Sam Foster, Edited & Engineered by Scott Ecklein, and Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. View full episode source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/listen/alwayslooking Support Our Sponsors: Bilt: Join the membership for where you live at https://joinbilt.com/choir Quince: Elevate your summer wardrobe. Head to…
We all handle grief differently, especially when we experience close personal loss. As for 25-year-old Cooper Wesley, his family's disappearance led him down one path, and one alone: complete and total revenge… Written by Trevor Pason, Edited and Engineered by Scott Ecklein, and Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. View full episode source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/listen/punisher Support Our Sponsors: Bilt: Join the membership for where you live at https://joinbilt.com/choir Quince: Elevate your summer wardrobe. Head to https://quince.com/choir for free shipping on your order…
In January 2023, 29-year-old father Adam Soles disappeared. As police raced to find out what had happened to him, they found themselves embroiled in a thick web of lies, drugs, and murder. At the center of the chaos was a family living on a makeshift compound, where they pretended to be a mafia-type crime syndicate. Only after the family members were separated into individual interview rooms did the full, vicious truth about what had happened to Adam Soles come to light. Written by John Garland Wells, Edited & Engineered by Scott Ecklein, and Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. Special…
One night in April of 2024, recovering addicts Cody Denewith and Dominique Britt slipped up. They got extremely drunk and began loudly arguing at which point Cody was arrested and taken to the hospital. Dominique, left alone in the house, decided to call some friends to make her feel better. But little did she know that what happened later that night would lead to a complex revenge plot ending in someone’s death… Written by Sam Foster, Edited and Engineered by Scott Ecklein, and Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. View full episode source list at…
On the morning of May 17, 2025, a car pulled into the parking lot of the American Reproductive Centers in Palm Springs, California. What followed was a massive explosion and a bizarre online rabbit hole investigators had to fully descend to understand what had just occurred… Written by Trevor Pason, Edited and Engineered by Scott Ecklein, and Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. View full episode source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/listen/gameoflife Support Our Sponsors: Bilt: Join the membership for where you live at https://joinbilt.com/choir Quince: Elevate your summer…
On July 4, 2020, a passerby in Dublin, GA noticed a man lying motionless in the front yard of a quiet suburban home. What first appeared to be a possible Independence Day party foul quickly unraveled, revealing a murder set in motion by a toxic relationship, a late-night call for help, and three people who would all tell different stories about what really happened… Written by Samantha Grove. Edited, Engineered, and Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. View full episode source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/listen/lightsout Support Our Sponsors: Bilt: Join the membership for where…
In 2023, 14-year-old Fortune Williams was a bright young star full of promise, with dreams of one day becoming a doctor. But in May of that year, a catastrophic joyride with another teen would bring those dreams to a tragic end… Special thanks to Keisha Francis for sharing her daughter Fortune’s story with us. Written by Jess Thomas, Edited & Engineered by Scott Ecklein, and Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. View full episode source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/listen/joyride Support Our Sponsors: Bilt: Join the membership for where you live at https://joinbilt.com/choir…
How do you know when that bump in the night is something warranting concern? For Yoko Willette, she would discover that her fear regarding a loud banging noise in her home in the middle of the night was justified when she made a horrifying discovery inside her son’s room the next morning… Written by Trevor Pason, Edited and Engineered by Scott Ecklein, and Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. View full episode source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/listen/fallenstar Support Our Sponsors: Bilt: Join the membership for where you live at https://joinbilt.com/choir Quince: Refresh your…
In March 2023, Florida father Colby Vinson was finally reunited with his daughter after nearly a year apart. What should have been a simple, joyful evening ended in the driveway of his own home, when someone stepped from the shadows with a gun. Behind the ambush lay a chilling story of jealousy, obsession, and control that turned deadly… Written by John Garland Wells, Edited & Engineered by Scott Ecklein, and Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. View full episode source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/listen/protector Support Our Sponsors: Quince: Refresh your everyday with luxury…
It was a night like any other for 21-year-olds Aaron Davis and Brandon Risner, who were out having some drinks and singing karaoke. Unfortunately trouble came soon after when Aaron left Brandon’s home abruptly in the middle of the night. The following day, police in Rome, GA would discover Aaron’s abandoned car, leading them to a sickening tale of murder and mutilation… Written by Trevor Pason, Edited and Engineered by Scott Ecklein, and Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. View full episode source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/listen/prophecy Support Our Sponsors: Little Spoon:…
It all started with a blood curdling scream. When neighbors peered outside their homes, they saw a bloody male holding a cleaver over the body of a woman. This attack was not only horrific, but it marked the start of one of the most complicated legal cases that Burlington, VT would face to date… Written by Trevor Pason, Edited and Engineered by Scott Ecklein, and Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. View full source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/listen/voicesdark Support Our Sponsors: Gusto: Try Gusto today at gusto.com/choir and get three months free when you run your first…
When Tammie Cessna went missing in January of 2014, her family and friends put their hope in the hands of their local Moriarty, NM Police Department. Tammie’s loved ones knew where she went before she vanished, and they knew who she talked to. But as the grieving community would soon learn, the investigation was anything but simple, and sometimes justice moves slowly… Written by Trevor Pason, Edited and Engineered by Scott Ecklein, and Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. View full source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/listen/slowjustice Support Our Sponsors: Bilt: Join the loyalty…
In our younger years, it can be difficult to fully grasp the permanence of certain choices. That sense of distance from consequence can sometimes lead to decisions made without fully considering the risks. But the reality is that life is fragile, and even a single moment of impaired judgment can carry irreversible consequences… Written by Trevor Pason, Edited and Engineered by Scott Ecklein, and Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. View full episode source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/listen/innocence Support Our Sponsors: Bilt: Join the loyalty program for renters at…
Kirby Carpenter was a wealthy Mississippi businessman and modern-day renaissance man. In 2022, he vanished without warning, leaving behind his girlfriend, Caitlin Spence, and their infant daughter. Two days later, a disturbing discovery behind their home would change everything… Written by Sam Foster, Edited and Engineered by Scott Ecklein, and Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. Special thanks to Kaysie Barnes and Wendy Page for their compassion, resilience and willingness to speak with us for this episode. View full episode source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/listen/waterfall…
Just after midnight on June 22nd, 2019, a disturbing 911 call was made by two children, who reported that they had just been stabbed in their home. As police arrived on scene, they made two horrific discoveries. One was the dead body of 62-year-old Diane Madison, grandmother of the attacked children. The other was the fact that just six years earlier, police had been called to this same home for a completely different case… Written by Trevor Pason, Edited and Engineered by Scott Ecklein, and Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. View full episode source list at…
On a November night in Key West, FL in 2017, friends Paula and Roger were hanging out and partying in Paula’s makeshift home nicknamed “The Treehouse.” Without warning, they were suddenly accosted by two masked men, leading to a tragic killing. The subsequent police investigation quickly mutated into a convoluted conspiracy involving drugs, coercion, and corruption. The result: a lone defendant representing himself in court swearing that he had been falsely accused - a man Paula swore was not one of her attackers… Special thanks to Franklin Tyrone Tucker for his willingness to speak with us…
Rashod Newton had committed violent crimes before. He had even been violent with his girlfriend Alessia before. So when Rashod shot and killed Alessia Mesquita just feet from their year-old daughter, it took friends and family little time to piece together the tragedy… Written by Samantha Grove, Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. View full episode source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/listen/snapped Support Our Sponsors: Quince: Get your wardrobe sorted and your gift list handled with Quince. Go to quince.com/choir for free shipping on your order and 365-day returns! Bilt: Start…
Not every homicide case is a mystery. There are times when the perpetrator is suspected from the very start, as was the case when 26-year-old Charlie Wyrick vanished on December 21st, 2015. As investigators would soon discover, she had left behind a critical clue to solve her own murder… Written by Trevor Pason, Edited and Engineered by Scott Ecklein, and Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. View full episode source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/listen/premonition Support Our Sources: Quince: Give and get timeless holiday staples that last this season with Quince. Go to…
When the newly married Mark and Lori Phillips went out to celebrate their upcoming move to Bismarck in February of 2019, the night did not go according to plan. As they were out at a Wisconsin bar with some friends, Mark became angry at Lori and began shouting at her. The two left the bar and returned home. There the fight continued, prompting Lori to speed away in the couple’s new truck for fear that Mark might hurt her. She slept in an empty parking lot for the night, but when she returned expecting an apology from her husband, she found something far more grim… Special thanks to Lori…
This is a special off week re-release of Invisible Choir + Episode 229 to our free/regular audience. In the early morning hours of January 6th, 2021, police were called to a home located in Kenosha, WI to investigate a possible sex crime. The call was made by a concerned neighbor who awoke to three children knocking at their door, informing them that their older brother, 24-year-old Jesus Medrano, had attacked their parents. When officers arrived at the Medrano family home, they found a crime scene that can only be described as a literal blood bath… Written by Trevor Pason, Executive…
On December 2nd, 2022, hunters in Riceboro, GA came across something horrific. A human torso. One 911 call led to multiple agencies getting involved and the discovery of additional evidence. Once the remains were identified months later, things only got more bizarre… Written by Trevor Pason, Edited and Engineered by Scott Ecklein, and Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. View full episode source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/listen/hewrote Support Our Sponsors: Cornbread Hemp: Save 30% on your first order at cornbreadhemp.com/choir and use code “choir” at checkout! Squarespace: Go…
On October 13th, 2021, 33-year-old postal worker Jason Schaefer was following his usual route through a quiet Colorado neighborhood. Known to locals as a friendly and dependable presence, Jason’s day began like any other until tragedy struck… Written by Samantha Grove, Edited & Engineered by Scott Ecklein, and Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. View full episode source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/listen/returnsender October Special: Free 30-Day Trial of Invisible Choir + on Apple Podcasts for Early/Ad-Free access and over 250+ bonus episodes! Support Our Sponsors: Bilt:…
Las Vegas residents Roy Jaggers and Heather Pate were not only neighbors, they were friends. Because of their close proximity, Heather would sometimes ask Roy to babysit her two children while she went out on the town. However, one evening in the late summer of 2021 would not only fracture the trust between the two neighbors but would ultimately lead to a long night of unimaginable suffering in the desert and one of Nevada’s most gruesome recent crimes… Written by John Garland Wells, Edited & Engineered by Scott Ecklein, and Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. View full episode source…
When 27-year-old Jamie Haggard went missing in 2016, it seemed like an open and shut case. But what started as a missing persons investigation quickly turned in something much darker, leading detectives to uncover a long and disturbing history of abuse… Written by Christian Gonzalez , Edited & Engineered by Scott Ecklein, and Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. View full episode source list at https://www.invisiblechoir.com/listen/creep October Special: Free 30-Day Trial of Invisible Choir + on Apple Podcasts for Early/Ad-Free access and over 250+ bonus episodes! Support Our Sponsors:…
18-year-old Kolton Shearer was a recent high school graduate with big dreams for his future. In July of 2016, he had just returned home from college to Clay County, Florida, and was looking forward to spending time with friends. But a fun evening out suddenly turned into a nightmare, when a shocking attack left one person dead and another gravely wounded. As police interviewed witnesses, they zeroed in on a young woman who presented herself as an innocent bystander. But was she? Written by Jessamyn Ansary, Edited & Engineered by Scott Ecklein, and Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. View…
On the morning of October 3rd, 2021, investigators combing through the charred remains of a Colorado home uncovered the burned body of a man. But it wasn’t the fire that killed him. He had been stabbed in the neck multiple times, murdered before the flames were ever set. When two suspects were taken into custody, their conflicting stories and contradicting details only deepened the mystery of what really happened that night… Written by Sam Foster, Edited and Engineered by Scott Ecklein, and Executive Produced by Michael Ojibway. View full episode source list at…
About Invisible Choir
The Invisible Choir true crime podcast examines the most heinous murders through investigative storytelling, primary source audio, and victim testimonials. We aim to bring voice to the voiceless, and visibility to the invisible. Independently recorded and produced by Michael Ojibway and Reach Freaks
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