Episode 249 - My Mother's a Witch - The Murder of Jennifer Dazey

Episode 249 - My Mother's a Witch - The Murder of Jennifer Dazey

Author: Grip Tape January 20, 2025 Duration: 51:47
Join us, as we examine the tragic murder of Jennifer Dazey - a 46-year-old mother of three found slain in her own bed. 

You'll hear about the shocking and horrific scene discovered by a woman expecting a coffee date with her best friend and about the strange reactions by Jennifer’s family that caused police to question everything.

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Research & Writing:
Ryan Deininger

Editing:
Aiden Wolf

Sources:
Mom and Family Dog Found Savagely Murdered at Iowa Home 
Son Accused of Murdering Mom Over Witchcraft: 'He Gave Me a Bad Vibe'
Dubuque woman made $51,000 worth of unauthorized purchases with company credit cards
Jennifer Obituary
Tyler Dazey deemed not competent to stand for trial 
Mom Witchcraft Murder Trial - IA v. Tyler Dazey Day 1 Part 1
Mom Witchcraft Murder Trial - IA v. Tyler Dazey Day 1 Part 2
Mom Witchcraft Murder Trial — IA v. Tyler Dazey — Day 2
Mom Witchcraft Murder Trial — IA v. Tyler Dazey — Day 3
Iowa 'witchcraft murder' with woman's fingers severed and dog killed in horrific incident
Testimony begins in the trial of a Dubuque man charged with killing his mother
Tyler Dazey sentenced to life in prison for murder, animal abuse
Handwritten Letter to Court
Kylie Dazey 

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