Moms and Mysteries: A True Crime Podcast

In this week's episode, we unravel the tragic story of Jason Bass, a young man fatally stabbed in a Rhode Island road rage incident that quickly turned into a case of mistaken identity.  Thank you to this week’s sponsors! Help teach your kids financial literacy by signing up for greenlight today at greenlight.com/moms.   If you’re looking to get hair that looks great and feels even better, check out Nutrafol. For a limited time, Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription plus free shipping at Nutrafol.com and enter promo code MOMS.     The holidays are getting close! If you’re kid wants a smart phone, but you don’t want all the dangers that come along with it, check out Gabb! Right now Gabb is offering HUGE discounts on their phones and watches. The best part? There's no contract required! Just go to Gabb.com/moms to get started!    To advertise on the show, contact [email protected] or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast.    New merch! Check out Moms and Mysteries Threadless! You can also get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus merch and more at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast Listen and subscribe to Melissa’s other podcast, Criminality!! It’s the podcast for those who love reality TV, true crime, and want to hear all the juicy stories where the two genres intersect. Subscribe and listen here: www.pod.link/criminality    Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more!   Sources:   Wanted Poster https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/162955309/jason_k-bass https://www.newspapers.com/image/440298736/ https://www.newspapers.com/image/440612842/?match=1&terms=jason%20k.%20bass https://www.newspapers.com/image/1020844228/?match=1&terms=jason%20bass%20adam%20emery https://web.archive.org/web/20190327091014/https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/1994/09/25/a-leap-of-fate/00f97615-edb2-48e4-add4-ecff04bd4170/?utm_term=.a606e91eee72  https://www.newspapers.com/image/848793401/?match=1&terms=jason%20bass%20adam%20emery https://www.newspapers.com/article/tallahassee-democrat-vanished-couple-sh/89635564/ https://www.newspapers.com/image/546875315/?fcfToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJmcmVlLXZpZXctaWQiOjU0Njg3NTMxNSwiaWF0IjoxNzMwNzc0MDkzLCJleHAiOjE3MzA4NjA0OTN9.cM6946jvRLNYZIFtCiRD975hDNZDeCRIFs0C6-pq8iI https://www.newspapers.com/image/533055797/?clipping_id=89634909&fcfToken=eyJhbGciOiJIUzI1NiIsInR5cCI6IkpXVCJ9.eyJmcmVlLXZpZXctaWQiOjUzMzA1NTc5NywiaWF0IjoxNzMwNzc0MDk1LCJleHAiOjE3MzA4NjA0OTV9.NHicGnu54UjIGVc3SrpJ0FSIes6wosFLq2maOoeMmR0 https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-boston-globe-police-ri-bones-not/89635817/ https://www.wpri.com/news/crime/fbi-still-looking-for-ri-convicted-killer-who-vanished-in-1993/ https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/when-adam-lost-the-taillight-of-his-tbird-things-got-bad-then-they-got-worse-a-truthisstrangerthanfiction-story-keith-botsford-reports-1396426.html https://web.archive.org/web/20160502095603/http://wpri.com/2016/04/28/after-26-years-murder-victims-family-still-asking-wheres-adam-emery/ https://www.cbsnews.com/miami/news/wanted-by-fbi-man-in-murder-case-who-may-be-in-florida/ https://unsolved.com/gallery/adam-emery/ https://www.newportthisweek.com/articles/the-mysterious-case-of-adam-emery/ https://www.wpri.com/news/local-news/east-bay/dead-or-alive-ris-most-infamous-mystery-still-unsolved/ https://turnto10.com/news/local/30th-anniversary-of-jason-bass-killing-renews-interest-in-adam-emery-case https://ucr.fbi.gov/wanted/murders/adam-c.-emery/@@poster.pdf 

This week we’re discussing the tragic murder of Charlotte Waites, a beloved mother whose life was cut short in a case that shocked her community. The investigation unfolds with unexpected twists and the relentless pursuit of justice, revealing the hidden truths behind this heartbreaking story.   Thank you to this week’s sponsors! Stop wasting money on things you don’t use. Cancel your unwanted subscriptions by going to RocketMoney.com/MOMS.     Join the 17 million members who are already saving! Start all of your holiday shopping at Rakuten.com or download the Rakuten app to start saving today, your Cash Back really adds up!   Don’t miss out on saving BIG with Wayfair this holiday. Head to Wayfair.com now to shop Wayfair’s Black Friday Deals.    To advertise on the show, contact [email protected] or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast.    New merch! Check out Moms and Mysteries Threadless! You can also get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus merch and more at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast Listen and subscribe to Melissa’s other podcast, Criminality!! It’s the podcast for those who love reality TV, true crime, and want to hear all the juicy stories where the two genres intersect. Subscribe and listen here: www.pod.link/criminality    Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more!   Sources: https://www.wsfa.com/story/5676217/tearful-tale-from-a-daughter-juror-dismissed-attorney-on-the-floor-graphic-photos-in-lanett-murder-trial/ https://www.heart.org/en/health-topics/atrial-fibrillation/what-is-atrial-fibrillation-afib-or-af https://ecf.almd.uscourts.gov/cgi-bin/show_public_doc?2010cv0295-15 https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/13312159/charlotte-waites#view-photo=27340473 https://www.wtvm.com/story/5714084/former-lanett-city-councilman-guilty-in-wifes-murder/ http://www.nbcnews.com/id/11277648/ns/us_news-crime_and_courts/t/visions-victim-inspire-murder-accusation/#.XhQWq9ZKg1I https://www.foxnews.com/printer_friendly_wires/2006Nov21/0,4675,PoliticalWhodunit,00.html https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/187055955/barry-clark-waites#view-photo=165882788 https://www.wtvm.com/story/5841699/former-mayor-gets-40-years-for-murdering-wife/ https://www.wsfa.com/story/5838756/update-former-lanett-city-councilman-gets-his-sentence-for-murder-of-his-wife/ https://www.wtvm.com/story/5681079/murder-suspect-barry-waites-back-in-court/ https://www.gadsdentimes.com/article/DA/20061121/Sports/603226092/GT https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=8YM0AAAAIBAJ&sjid=xacEAAAAIBAJ&dq=charlotte%20waites%20murder&pg=6707%2C2046334 https://news.google.com/newspapers?id=ZJYnAAAAIBAJ&sjid=9acEAAAAIBAJ&dq=charlotte%20waites%20murder&pg=6627%2C3255220 https://www.martindale.com/birmingham/alabama/james-w-parkman-iii-27901-a/ https://cochranfirm.com/legal-legends/ https://www.newspapers.com/image/260973626/?terms=charlotte%2Bwaites https://www.newspapers.com/image/537075862/?terms=barry%2Bwaites https://www.newspapers.com/image/537076269/?terms=barry%2Bwaites https://www.newspapers.com/image/261575619/?terms=barry%2Bwaites https://www.newspapers.com/image/261575641 https://www.newspapers.com/image/537098561/?terms=barry%2Bwaites https://www.newspapers.com/image/261676934/?terms=barry%2Bwaites https://www.newspapers.com/image/571407338/?terms=barry%2Bwaites https://www.newspapers.com/image/262225750/?terms=barry%2Bwaites https://www.newspapers.com/image/262646400/?terms=barry%2Bwaites Nightmare Next Door, Season 7 Episode 5 “Cruel Intentions”

In September 2020, Andra  "Andee" Adams was tragically killed in Seattle, Washington, after being run over by her boyfriend.  While mounting questions surround her death, no charges have been filed, and her family continues to fight for accountability and answers. Research by Haley Gray. Research assistance by Whitney St. Andre. Thank you to Lilith, Andee's Mom, for your help with this episode.  For more information about domestic violence awareness month including resources for survivors, supporters, and ways to give back, including joining us and Navigating Advocacy Podcast in our Survivor's Bag Drive, check out momsandmysteries.com/dva.    If you want to learn more about Andee’s story, you can follow Lilith’s TikTok, “Justice for Andra Adams”, and join her Facebook group, “In loving memory of Andra Adams”.   Canadian Resources: Sheltersafe.ca: Provides information and a clickable map to help connect women and their children across Canada with the nearest shelter for safety and support. iHEAL app: A free, private and secure app to help Canadian women who have experienced abuse from a current or past partner to find personalized ways to stay safe and be well. For Indigenous people, Hope for Wellness 24/7 Help Line: Call 1-855-242-3310 (toll-free) or connect to the online Hope for Wellness chat. https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/health-promotion/stop-family-violence/services.html    International Resource:  https://www.domesticshelters.org/resources/national-global-organizations/international-organizations Thank you to this week’s sponsors!   Get your kids started on the journey of financial literacy. Sign up for Greenlight today at Greenlight.com/moms.    If you’ve always wanted Jennifer Aniston’s hair(care products) now is the time! Check out lolavie.com. As our loyal listeners you'll get an exclusive 15% off your entire order when you use code MOMS15 at checkout.  Get ahead of the New Year with a routine that helps you now by going to Seed.com/moms and use code 25MOMS to get 25% off your first month.    To advertise on the show, contact [email protected] or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast.    New merch! Check out Moms and Mysteries Threadless! You can also get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus merch and more at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast Listen and subscribe to Melissa’s other podcast, Criminality!! It’s the podcast for those who love reality TV, true crime, and want to hear all the juicy stories where the two genres intersect. Subscribe and listen here: www.pod.link/criminality    Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more! Sources:  Interrogation Video with Dustin Ballard Seattle Police Department Incident report 2020-271402 LF King County Medical Examiners Report Summary of Investigation from OPA Seattle Fire Department Incident Report F200093711 Body Cam footage Justice for Andra TikTok Phone Interview with Kaylee Hance Body Cam Footage -with eyewitness statement Don’s phone call to law enforcement Footage of Dustin Walking Interview with Lilith

In October 2021, Meghan Kiefer was brutally stabbed 54 times by her ex-boyfriend outside her Long Island home. In May 2023, he was sentenced to 25 years to life in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree murder, following his attempted flight to North Carolina after the crime.   Special thanks to Meghan’s Mom, Bevin, for sharing her story and the important work she is doing to raise awareness about domestic violence. You can join the facebook group Meggie’s Voice to learn more.  You can also make a donation to Meghan's Memorial fund here.    Research by Haley Gray. Research assistance by Sheryl Bartleman and Whitney St. Andre   For more information about domestic violence awareness month including resources for survivors, supporters, and ways to give back, including joining us and Navigating Advocacy Podcast in our Survivor's Bag Drive, check out momsandmysteries.com/dva.    Thank you to this week’s sponsors!   Wayfair is your one-stop-holiday shop for everything on your to-do list this season! Head to Wayfair.com right now to get your home holiday ready. Every style. Every home. Are you tired of cooking, but the kids still need to eat? Check-out Nurturelife! For 55% off your order, head to NurtureLife.com and use code MOMS.   For a limited time only, head to BranchBasics.com/MOMS and use Code MOMS for 15% off your entire order.  Choose Branch Basics because cleanliness matters!  To advertise on the show, contact [email protected] or visit https://www.advertisecast.com/MomsandMysteriesATrueCrimePodcast.    New merch! Check out Moms and Mysteries Threadless! You can also get new episodes a day early and ad free, plus merch and more at Patreon.com/momsandmysteriespodcast Listen and subscribe to Melissa’s other podcast, Criminality!! It’s the podcast for those who love reality TV, true crime, and want to hear all the juicy stories where the two genres intersect. Subscribe and listen here: www.pod.link/criminality    Check-out Moms and Mysteries to find links to our tiktok, youtube, twitter, instagram and more!   Sources: Kandel, Jason, Law & Crime, “Ex-con sentenced to life in prison…”, June 1, 2023  Kalmbacher, Colin, Law & Crime, “Upstate New York Man Charged…”, October 26, 2021 Gusoff, Carolyn, CBS New York, “Kason Parker Arrested…”, October 25, 2021 Parpan, Grant, Newsday, “Albany man pleads guilty…”, May 2, 2023  Parpan, Grant, Newsday, “No apologies at sentencing”, June 1, 2023 Casetext, Part of Thomson Reuters, Parker v. State, CV 22-2097, May 1, 2023 Llanes, Bevin, Break the Silence, “Meghan Kiefer”  Supreme Court of the State of New York, The People of the State of New York against Kason G. Parker, May 1, 2023. Attached. The Suffolk County District Attorney’s Office, Press Release, “Albany Man Pleads Guilty…”, May 2, 2023 Interview with Bevin