{"podcast":{"title":"Missouri Mayhem: Mystery & Murder with Mindy & Megan!","slug":"missouri-mayhem-mystery-murder-with-mindy-megan-7458963","podcast_index_feed_id":7458963,"rss_url":"https://media.rss.com/missourimayhem-mysterymurder-withmindyandmegan/feed.xml","website_url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/missourimayhem-mysterymurder-withmindyandmegan/?_gl=1%252abx4mnk%252a_gcl_aw%252aR0NMLjE3NTQ5Nzc2MDMuQ2owS0NRandxZWJFQmhEOUFSSXNBRlpNYmZ4RGtTTnVqMFZIcDJtYzhGZ1p4TmlKV1RZUTAzVmlXeFR0aUxxd3JjZ2tXUmRQT3F6eDlIOGFBaTlIRUFMd193Y0I.%252a_gcl_au%252aMTk1NjYyMTg0Ny4xNzU0OTc3NjAw","image_url":"https://media.rss.com/missourimayhem-mysterymurder-withmindyandmegan/20250812_050833_9ea0e416ff8299286baf47e306331271.png","author":"Megan Owens & Mindy Johnson","episode_count":71,"summary":"🎙️ Welcome to Missouri Mayhem: Mystery & Murder! We’re your hosts, Megan and Mindy — sisters, storytellers, retired educators, and lifelong lovers of true crime and all things mysterious. From chilling cold cases to strange small-town secrets, we’ll dig deep into the stories that keep you up at night… especially the ones hiding right here in the heart of Missouri. Our podcast launched Fall 2025, and we are excited to take you on a journey through the twists, turns, and mayhem that make our state’s history both fascinating and frightening. If you have a case or topic suggestion, please email the sisters at missourimayhemsisters@gmail.com. 🕵️‍♀️🔍 All are welcome! Thank you for listening, subscribing, and reviewing our podcast! We appreciate you!","last_synced_at":"2026-09-21T14:18:36.471005+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/missouri-mayhem-mystery-murder-with-mindy-megan-7458963"},"episode":{"title":"The Murders of Kara Kopetsky (2007) & Jessica Runions (2016) - Cass County, Missouri","slug":"the-murders-of-kara-kopetsky-2007-jessica-runions-2016-cass-county-missouri","published_at":"2026-04-27T10:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/missouri-mayhem-mystery-murder-with-mindy-megan-7458963/the-murders-of-kara-kopetsky-2007-jessica-runions-2016-cass-county-missouri","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/missouri-mayhem-mystery-murder-with-mindy-megan-7458963","url":"https://rss.com/podcasts/missourimayhem-mysterymurder-withmindyandmegan/2662171","audio_url":"https://content.rss.com/episodes/342686/2662171/missourimayhem-mysterymurder-withmindyandmegan/2026_03_25_22_56_14_a76c0e0a-cf11-4ce1-b479-23a41c9b9d65.mp3","summary":"Discover the heartbreaking stories behind two women, Kara Kopetsky and Jessica Runions, whose lives were tragically taken by the same man over a decade apart. This Missouri Mayhem episode explores the dark patterns of abuse, manipulation, and the pursuit of justice that finally brought closure to their families. Main topics covered: The early lives and disappearances of Kara Kopetsky (2007) and Jessica Runyon (2016) The controlling and violent behavior of Kylr Yutz Challenges in solving cases without physical evidence or bodies The role of witness confessions, criminal history, and forensic evidence Lessons on the dangers of domestic abuse and the importance of victim protection The importance of persistence and community vigilance in cold case resolution. RESOURCES Comprehensive Case Archives & News Portals Journey for Justice (KSHB 41): A massive digital repository including case details , maps of key locations, and biographies of everyone involved in the 2021 trial. Interactive Case Timeline (KSHB 41): Tracks every major event from Kara’s 2007 disappearance to the final 2021 sentencing updates . FOX4KC Investigative Timeline: Provides a chronological look at the 14-year search for justice and the specific points where the two cases intersected. Missouri Court of Appeals Opinion (2023): The official legal ruling from the Western District (Case WD84633) details the points of appeal, trial evidence, and the final decision to uphold Yust’s convictions. Probable Cause Statement: Found within KSHB 41's Case Details , this resource outlines the initial police investigation, witness statements, and the chronological timeline of both disappearances. 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