This episode of "Missouri Mayhem, Mystery and Murder" delves into the chilling case of the Staudte family, known as the Antifreeze Murders. The hosts, Megan and Mindy, explore the seemingly ordinary life of the Staudte family in Springfield, Missouri, which hid a dark secret. The episode recounts the deaths of Mark Staudte, his son Sean, and the near-death of his daughter Sarah, all orchestrated by Diane with the help of her daughter Rachel. The narrative unfolds with Diane's confession to poisoning her family using antifreeze, driven by resentment and a desire to rid herself of perceived burdens. The episode highlights the shocking nature of the crimes, the investigation that led to Diane's confession, and the eventual legal consequences for both Diane and Rachel. It concludes with reflections on the impact of the crimes on the surviving family members and the community.

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🎧 Show Notes: Sources & References

Primary News & Documentation

• A&E Crime Files: “How Diane and Rachel Staudte Killed Their Family with Antifreeze” – AETV.com
• ABC News: “Mom, Daughter Describe Killing Family Members with Antifreeze in Never-Before-Seen Interrogation Tapes” (20/20, 2015)
• Springfield News-Leader: “Springfield Mom Pleads Guilty in Antifreeze Murders”
• Ozarks First: “The Chilling Staudte Family Murders — A Springfield Story”
• Court Records: Greene County Circuit Court, State v. Diane Staudte (2016)

Podcasts & Audio Investigations

• Casefile True Crime, Episode 304: The Staudte Family Murders
• Once Upon A Crime: “A Family Affair: Diane & Rachel Staudte”
• Killer Queens Podcast: “The Antifreeze Murders”

Television Features & Documentaries

• ABC 20/20: “The Family That Killed Together”
• Investigation Discovery: Evil Kin: “The Staudte Family Murders”
• YouTube Crime Vault: “Mom-Daughter Duo Who Annihilated Their Family”

This Missouri Mayhem episode delves into the tragic case of Angela Hammond, who went missing in 1991 from Clinton, Missouri. The hosts discuss Angela's background, her relationship with her fiancé Rob Schaefer, and the events leading up to her abduction. They explore the investigation that followed and the suspects that emerged over the years. Recent developments, including a mysterious letter received by a confidential informant, add a new layer to the case, which remains unsolved after three decades.

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Resources and References:

 Disappearance of Angela Marie Hammond. Wikipedia

https://en.wikipedia.org

 Missing Kids.org

https://www.missingkids.org

 Missouri State Highway Patrol

https://www.mshp.dps.missouri.gov

 The Charley Project

https://charleyproject.org

 Unsolved.com

https://unsolved.com

 Unsolved Mysteries Wiki

https://unsolvedmysteries.fandom.com

 Angela Hammond-Voices for Justice

https://open.spotify.com

 Doe Network

https://www.doenetwork.org

 KY3

https://ky3.com

 Crime Junkie Podcast

https://crimejunkiepodcast.com

 The US Sun

https://www.the-sun.com

 Uncovered: Cold Case

https://uncovered.com

Who to Notify! Call The Clinton Police Dept.

at 660/885-5561. The KC Police Dept. at 816/234-

5136, E-mail missingperson@kcpd.org. OR the TIPS Hotline at

816/474-8477.

In this episode of "Missouri Mayhem: Mystery and Murder," hosts Megan and Mindy delve into the tragic case of Whitney Gray, a young mother whose life was cut short by a road rage incident in Independence, Missouri. The episode explores the events leading up to the incident, the aftermath, and the broader implications of road rage in today's society. Join us as we remember Whitney and discuss the importance of staying calm and safe on the roads.

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*References:

• Jackson County Prosecutor’s Office Press Release (Oct. 18, 2016)
• Kansas City Star archives – “Independence woman shot in apparent road rage incident” (2016)
• KMBC 9, KCTV5, FOX4 KC local coverage (2016–2018)
• Southwest Times Record – “Independence road rage killer sentenced” (Aug. 25, 2018)
• Jackson County Court Records – State v. Christopher P. Taylor
• https://fox4kc.com/news/family-of-woman-killed-in-2016-road-rage-incident-doesnt-believe-justice-was-served/
• Whitney Gray Murder: Where is Christopher Taylor Now? Naman Shrestha June 17, 2025.
• Inside Edition - Video https://youtu.be/HhV0tFeM82U
• See No Evil on ID - Season 12, Episode 9.