True Crime News: The Podcast

Mom and grandmother allegedly plotted to kill four kids in a custody dispute

True Crime News: The Podcast

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This Week on True Crime News The Podcast: After the shocking discovery of six dead bodies, police claim that a custody battle caused the deaths of four young children, along with their mother and grandmother. According to authorities, Amy Steadman and her daughter, Sarah Myers, conspired to kill Myers’ four children, Harper Harmon, Hudson Harmon, and twins Gavin and Gracelynn Harmon, before taking their own lives. Imran Ansari joins host Ana Garcia.

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