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The Case That Started Like a Simple Illness... #maryyoder #truecrimestories #crimejunkies

March 19, 2026 / 00:43

This episode covers the story of Mary Yoder, a woman whose sudden illness leads to her death and a subsequent murder investigation. Key topics include medical mysteries, family betrayals, and community reactions.

Hosts Ashley Flowers and Brit discuss how Mary Yoder went to work feeling sick, and within two days, she was dead. What seemed like a simple illness quickly turned into a complex investigation.

The episode highlights the twists and turns of the case, revealing how it divided both Mary’s family and the community around them.

TLDR

Mary Yoder's sudden death leads to a murder investigation that divides her family and community.

Episode

0:43

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Hi Crime Junkies, I'm your host Ashley Flowers. >> And I'm Brit. >> And the story I have for you today is

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more like 10 stories in one with twists and turns and betrayals that sound like they've been ripped from a screenplay.

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Because it starts in the most ordinary way. >> [music] >> A woman goes to work, feels sick, and

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everyone assumes it's just a bug. But within 2 days, she's dead. And what initially seems like a medical mystery

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unravels into a murder investigation that divided a family >> [music] >> and a community.

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This is the story of Mary Yoder.

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Episode Highlights

The Mysterious Death of Mary Yoder
A woman's sudden illness leads to a shocking murder investigation that tears a family apart.
“It unravels into a murder investigation that divided a family.”
@ 00m 27s
March 19, 2026

Episode Quotes

This is the story of Mary Yoder.
The Case That Started Like a Simple Illness... #maryyoder #truecrimestories #crimejunkies

Key Moments

Ordinary Beginnings00:14
Medical Mystery00:22
Family Divided00:30