Invisible Choir
True Crime & Paranormal
About
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, LLC.
Episodes
- Fallen Star
The episode "Fallen Star" on the Invisible Choir podcast details Yoko Willette's experience of hearing a loud noise at night and discovering something alarming in her son's room the following morning.
- The Protector
The Protector episode details the March 2023 reunion of Florida father Colby Vinson with his daughter, which turned deadly when he was ambushed in his driveway. The episode explores themes of jealousy, obsession, and control. Written by Jo…
- The Prophecy
Following a night of drinks and karaoke, Aaron Davis abruptly left Brandon Risner's home. Police later found Aaron's car abandoned, leading to the discovery of a murder and mutilation.
- Voices in the Dark
The episode "Voices in the Dark" on the Invisible Choir podcast details a violent crime that began with a scream and a bloody scene, involving a man with a cleaver and a woman victim. This incident initiated a complex legal case in Burling…
- Slow Justice
The episode details the 2014 disappearance of Tammie Cessna in Moriarty, New Mexico. Her family provided information to the police, but the investigation proved to be complex and time-consuming.
- The End of Innocence
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 f…
- The Waterfall
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 be…
- Nature vs. Nurture
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…
- The Treehouse
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 kil…
- Snapped
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…
- Premonition
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 lef…
- Blood in the Snow
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 Lo…
- Cold Snap
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.…
- Murder He Wrote
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, t…
- Return to Sender
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 stru…
- The Kingdom of Nye
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…
- Creep
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 his…
- Just a Bad Dream
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…
- She Said, She Said
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…
- Endless Spiral
On a rainy night in Davenport, Iowa, a routine car crash investigation takes a chilling turn when the injured driver begins making disturbing claims… ones that involve a baseball bat. Written by John Garland Wells, Edited & Engineered by S…
- Head Games
Extreme acts of violence rarely happen without warning. There’s often a long, troubling pattern leading up to them. When intervention fails, the consequences can be devastating. Such was the case for 25-year-old Joel Arciniega-Saenz, whose…
- Casual Encounter
In October 2021, Tim Ivy and his girlfriend met a woman online to explore a consensual intimate encounter. But what began as flirtation quickly unraveled into a 24-hour nightmare. By the end, two people were dead, one was hospitalized, and…
- Forgive, Never Forget
Maine’s reputation for peace was shattered when a woman discovered a gruesome crime scene just minutes before a random interstate shooting nearby. At the center of both was Joseph Eaton, a recently released convict who turned on the only p…
- Castaway
Late in the evening on September 3rd, 2022, 41-year-old Mark Bent was sitting in his truck, drinking a homemade concoction of hard liquor and an energy drink, contemplating a big decision. Over the last year, Mark had found himself as the…
- Bicycle Day
On April 19, 2020, 19-year-old David Miner IV of Frederick, Maryland, just wanted to take some acid, play video games and celebrate the psychedelic holiday known as Bicycle Day. He never expected it would end with a family member dead in t…
- Final Destination
Meeting the family is always nerve-wracking—but when 59-year-old Vickie Edge’s relatives met her new fiancée, it wasn’t over dinner. It was on his front lawn, as he was being arrested for her murder... Written by Trevor Pason, Edited and E…
- Chief Executive
When Payment Solutions CEO Geoffrey Biddle was found murdered in his own home, those who knew him were shocked. He had meaningful relationships with his friends, family, and employees, with no known enemies. He was the kind of man who was…
- Bobby from Boston
While hunting wild turkey in a remote National Forest in Virginia, a man stumbled upon a human corpse. The victim was 52-year-old Michael Kent Jamerson—but the true terror began only after his killer and supposed friend, Robert Gleason, wa…
- American Scheme
On February 6th, 2019, Michael Cochran was found unresponsive on the kitchen floor of his West Virginia home. Rather than calling 911, his wife Natalie spent the day inviting friends and family over to assess his condition. Michael appeare…
- Dammit Dave
Most of us trust that our legal system will deliver the right judgments and hold those who commit heinous crimes accountable. That trust extends to the support we expect to follow — the assumption that resources will be available after an…
- The Buddy System
On a frigid January morning in 2021, Tina Goad—a devoted Ohio mother of three—never arrives at her sister’s house to pick up her son for school. Concerned, her family wastes no time reporting her missing. As detectives begin their search,…
- Bump in the Night
When 16-year-old Susana Morales disappeared during a short walk home in Norcross, Georgia, her loved ones traced her last known location, but she was nowhere to be found. Months later, human remains discovered miles away would reveal the t…
- Betrayed by Blood
On a frigid Iowa morning in January of 2024, a woman arrived at her best friend’s home to pick her up for a coffee date. Almost immediately, there were signs that something was terribly wrong. Trusting her instincts, she entered the reside…
- Tent City People
In 2016, police in Columbus, Ohio, were dispatched to a homeless encampment known as a "tent city" near the Scioto River. Upon arrival, they discovered a gruesome crime scene—the brutal murder of a camp resident, Cathleen Howatt. Her death…
- No Justice, No Peace
In March 2017, a 25-year-old man in Dubuque, Iowa placed a frantic phone call to 911. He claimed his girlfriend had just died in front of him - by stabbing herself in the stomach. The next day, he was arrested and charged with her murder.…
- Unseen Entity
On October 23rd, 2022, 21-year-old Jared Dicus and 21-year-old Anggy Diaz posted a photo on Facebook that surprised their friends and family alike. It was a picture of Jared holding Anggy in his arms as they shared a kiss, celebrating the…
- Have Gun–Will Travel
When a wealthy businessman and his live-in friend were discovered dead in an upscale Arkansas neighborhood in 2002, the execution-style murders sent ripples across the country. Shortly after, a woman goes missing from her job in Salt Lake…
- Secret Project
On the afternoon of March 19th, 2018, residents in Lake Wales, Florida were going about their usual day-to-day business. Adults were just getting off work, kids were returning home from school, and others were finishing up their errands. B…
- Strength in Numbers
The Cloud 9 nightclub in Ocala, FL was a hotspot for young people seeking an unforgettable nightlife experience. The venue had become notable in the community for its raucous crowd and the constant illegal activities that occurred within.…
- Surprise Attack
In the spring of 2022, Ashley Bocanegra found herself in an exciting new romantic relationship with Daniel Gonzalez… despite knowing it was a mistake. She was already in a committed long-term relationship and raising a young son. Daniel, t…
- The Perfect Storm
"Have you ever seen a dead body?" It was a haunting question that marked the beginning of a gruesome discovery inside the Smylie family home in Brandon, MS, in March of 2024. A beloved high school teacher was found shot dead, and her husba…
- Witness Execution Program
Shortly after 5 a.m. on Sept. 10, 2012, three masked men wielding guns broke into a suburban home in Ocoee, Florida. The intruders dragged roommates Alex Zaldivar, 19, Brienna Campos, 20, and her brother Remington Campos, 23, from their be…
- Beneath the Soil
On Monday, June 24th, 2019, 33-year-old Kaylynn Blue failed to show up for her shift at a Walgreens in Idaho Falls, raising concern among her coworkers. Kaylynn had already missed two days—which was highly unusual for her. Worried, they re…
- Belly of the Beast
We're all drawn to the same things for different reasons. Nineteen-year-old “Serge” craved the freedom and exploration that travel offered. In 2008, he jumped at the chance to join a friend on an illegal train-hopping adventure to Florida.…
- In a Fog
On December 7th, 2016, 22-year-old Jessica Seger had plans to visit her sister, 25-year-old Amanda Suarez, at her home in Okeechobee, Florida. When Jessica arrived at the home, she noticed something strange: the door was open. And what lay…
- Guardian Angel
In the early hours of July 23rd, 2013, Amy Lord was heading out of her apartment for a morning gym session with a friend. At the same time, just a few blocks away, a woman had been brutally attacked, and the assailant was now prowling the…
- The Road Trip
On October 25th, 2018, staff at the California Men’s Colony Prison in San Luis Obispo noticed their beloved co-worker 64-year-old Athena Valentiny had not arrived at work. This absence prompted a wellness check, as was their standard proce…
- Get Out. Hide. Fight.
On June 28th, 2023, the University of Waterloo in Ontario, CA conducted a successful campus-wide test of its WatSAFE Emergency Alert System. However, just 93 minutes later, the unthinkable happened when a former student entered a Gender Is…
- Bad Samaritan
On May 7th, 2019, 62-year-old Kenneth Herring drove through a red light and struck a semi-trailer truck off I-285 in Clayton County, GA. Thankfully, no one was hurt. But when witnesses pulled off to the side of the road to check on things,…
- Thoughts and Prayers
On Monday, April 10th, 2023, a day after Easter, colleagues gathered for their morning sales meeting at the Old National Bank in Louisville, KY. They brewed coffee and stowed away personal belongings while catching up with one another befo…