26: Episode 76: Audrey Moate with guest reader Janet Kidder

In 1956, the brutal murder of family man Thomas Hotard at a Louisiana lover’s lane leaves a trail of unanswered questions. Investigators quickly discover a mysterious connection to Audrey Moate, a woman whose sudden disappearance raises even more chilling suspicions. Was Audrey a victim, or does her vanishing hide a darker secret? As the investigation unfolds, shocking revelations about Audrey’s life come to light—secrets she tried desperately to keep hidden. Join hosts Aimee and Vanessa as they delve into this haunting case of murder and missing persons. This episode includes a powerful tribute in the form of an original poem, read by special guest Janet Kidder, honoring Audrey’s story. Listen now to explore the mystery of Audrey Moate's disappearance, the untold secrets, and how this case remains unsolved to this day. We’re thankful to be joined by guest reader Janet Kidder. Join us on Patreon! Your support helps us continue to shine light on America’s missing and unidentified women. Flashlight level members also get access to additional content like Behind the Poem, a weekly conversation about the episode’s featured poem, and our monthly true crime/mystery book club. Our February 2025 selection is Hangsaman by Shirley Jackson. Join Aimee and Vanessa on the app StoryGraph for a new readalong feature for this month’s selection! You can find us on Instagram and Facebook. To buy Aimee’s book, Doe, it’s available now with University of Akron Press, at Bookshop.org, and Amazon. Need more women-centered true crime content? Get Aimée’s newsletter GIRLHUNT delivered to your inbox weekly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices