Listen Now: My Mom’s Murder
Summary
Lauren Malloy recounts how a Facebook message from a woman named Louise shattered her 30-year belief that her mother died of natural causes. Louise claims to have been her mother's best friend and reveals that Lori was actually murdered, a crime never investigated by police. Determined to uncover the truth, Lauren begins pulling threads and confronting decades-old contradictions. The episode follows her initial contact with Louise and the start of her personal investigation into her mother's death in Rhode Island.
Topics discussed
Introduction: The phone call that changed everything
Promise to uncover the truth behind the murder
Backstory: Growing up without a mother in Rhode Island
Life in Providence: Local culture and landmarks
Personal anecdotes and career in tech communications
The turning point: June 2020 and the pandemic
Mysterious Facebook message from a stranger named Louise
Louise's claims about the mother-daughter bond
Verifying identity through an old photograph
First phone call: Confirming the best-friend relationship
The revelation: Mother was murdered, not heart disease
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