Margot is here to adamantly detail that that isn\u2019t always the case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s very clear that Margot takes her role as the host and producer of Military Murder<\/em> seriously. She even took time from her vacation to produce a special episode covering the missing-person case of Elder Fernandez. This was Episode 41, which went live on August 24, less than seven days after Elder went missing. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Going back to the fact that our host uses an alias, I asked if there were people close to her who were upset that she, in essence, shines a light on some of the military\u2019s dark corners. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI consider myself somewhat of a historian,\u201d<\/em> Margot reflected. \u201cWe need to know our history so we can prevent some of the tragedies from happening again. Shockingly, I don\u2019t get a lot of flack from the military or people who know me.\u201d<\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

She continued to explain that once people listen to at least one show, they realize it\u2019s about highlighting the case\u2014not about uncovering anything in the military. Some people who were skeptical at first often end up coming to her later to say, \u201cLet me tell you about another case.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI don\u2019t hide that I do this. My chain of command knows. My entire family knows. This is not a secret,\u201d<\/em> added Margot. \u201cAt the end of the day, I am only telling the truth as I know it.\u201d<\/em> She continued that her family and superiors have never dissuaded her and have only encouraged.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I had to ask, as I often do, which has been the most disturbing case she\u2019s covered so far. Ironically, her answer pointed to one of the most recent episodes: #42 Fetal Abduction Near Kirtland AFB. This was one that was actually recommended to her by her listeners, and it went live on September 20, shortly after our conversation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen listeners recommend cases, I do a quick Google search to determine if it is viable,\u201d<\/em> Margot detailed. \u201cWhen I searched \u2018Cindy Ray,\u2019 I thought no\u2026 this isn\u2019t real!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Sadly, it is. On July 23, 1987, Cindy Ray, a 23-year old Air Force wife had a well-baby appointment. Her toddler was with the babysitter. Her husband, Sam Ray, was doing his normal duty in security forces. Cindy was scheduled to pick up her husband from work due to the fact that they only had one family car. But Cindy called to say she was running late. When Sam went to look for Cindy at the clinic, Cindy had seemingly vanished. I won\u2019t give up the details here, but as someone who has watched and listened to A LOT of true crime, I can honestly say this is one of the top ten most disturbing cases to me.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhen I heard about this case, I don\u2019t know if it\u2019s the fact that I am a mother, or the fact that this was an 18-year old committing a crime against a 23-year old, or just the insanity of the whole thing that was the most disturbing for me,\u201d<\/em> Margot admitted. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This episode was, in essence, about a civilian on civilian crime, proving that true crime is true crime regardless of where, why, or how it happens. As Margot mentions during the openings of her show, you do not have to be in the military or in a military family to enjoy Military Murder<\/em>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you are a true-crime fan and are looking for a quality podcast in the category that may not show up on those top-ten lists just yet, Military Murder<\/em> may very well be a nice addition to your list of favorites. And if you are in the military, all the more reason to listen in, as Margot continues to bring attention to cases and issues that need to be highlighted within our armed forces. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Unfortunately, crime happens in all areas of life. Our armed forces are certainly not immune. True-crime enthusiast, active-military professional, and young mom who goes by the alias of \u201cMargot\u201d gives us a glimpse into those transgressions with the Military Murder podcast. Some may ask why someone who is on active duty would produce a podcast about true crime within our armed forces. \u201cEveryone thinks I am a disgruntled military member, and that is so far from the truth,\u201d mentioned Margot. \u201cIn fact, I love serving in the military. To me, it\u2019s an honor to wake up every morning and serve<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":22,"featured_media":11430,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[49,1],"tags":[2023,606,2022,2021,361,1357,2025,216],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n