Listen Now: My Mom’s Murder
Summary
Lauren Malloy, host of the podcast *My Mom Is Murder*, recounts how a 2020 message from a stranger revealed her mother was murdered, not dead of heart disease as she had been told for 30 years. The episode details Lauren’s initial skepticism toward the woman, Louise, who claimed to be her late mother’s best friend, and how she eventually verified Louise’s identity through old photographs. It sets the stage for Lauren’s investigation into the decades-old case, highlighting her determination to uncover the truth after the system had given up on her mother.
Topics discussed
Introduction: The phone call that changed everything
Promise to find the truth and podcast promotion
Growing up without a mother in Rhode Island
Life in Providence and local culture
Personal anecdotes and career background
The routine life before June 2020
Receiving a mysterious Facebook message
Skepticism and the decision to investigate
Verifying the stranger's identity via photos
First phone call with Louise
The revelation of murder and podcast outro
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