Ep 162 : The Murder of Lauren Hugelmaier: A Deadly Marriage and the ‘Cold Medicine Defense’

Mama Mystery with Kelly Evans

Lauren Hugelmaier was a bright, compassionate young woman with a close-knit family and a promising future. But her life was cut short in September 2017 in one of the most shocking domestic violence cases to date. Her husband, Matthew Phelps, made a chilling 911 call claiming he had killed Lauren in a dreamlike state, blaming an overdose of cough medicine. What followed was a harrowing investigation into a marriage riddled with financial strain, infidelity, and dark obsessions.

In this episode of Mama Mystery, we uncover the chilling details of Lauren’s murder, the shocking evidence of Matthew’s double life, and the disturbing fascination with violence that he tried to hide. Was this truly an act of drug-induced madness, or a calculated crime rooted in control and jealousy? Join us as we explore the heartbreaking story of Lauren Hugelmaier and the justice that followed her tragic death.

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