Podcast Summary: Serialously with Annie Elise

Episode 360: Woman Held Captive for 20 Years, Read Her Diary and Grabbed Axe & D4VD Update

Date: January 29, 2026
Host: Annie Elise (Solo)

Overview

In this emotionally charged and detail-rich episode, Annie Elise covers several headline-making cases with her signature empathy, curiosity, and sharp analysis. Topics include the D4VD case update, Lindsay Clancy's wrongful death lawsuit, the Ohio TEPE double homicide, and a chilling new case involving a woman held captive in the UK for over 20 years. Additional stories include a bizarre truck-stop murder in Florida, a complicated motel homicide in Wisconsin, and a shocking axe murder in California seemingly triggered by a diary. Annie also gives brief shout-outs to true crime in media and closes the episode with reminders about deeper dives on related feeds.

Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. D4VD (David) Case Update

[01:10–08:44]

• Background:
  • 14-year-old Celeste Hernandez was found decomposed in the front trunk ("frunk") of singer David's Tesla, with no determined cause or manner of death.
• Recent Development:
  • Neo Langston, David's friend, was arrested in Helena, Montana for failing to appear before a Los Angeles grand jury as a witness in the ongoing investigation.
  • Langston bailed out after being held on a $60,000 bond; still no charges for murder filed.
• Analysis:
  • Annie expresses frustration over lack of movement in the case but feels the arrest "does feel like a meaningful shift, like maybe it'll get him to start talking, maybe they'll learn some more information."
  • Quote: "This has been, gosh, what now, months now of just... silence and a lot of just, like, quiet to where nobody understands what's going on with this case." (03:56)

2. Lindsay Clancy Wrongful Death Lawsuit

[08:46–15:42]

• Background:
  • Massachusetts mother charged in connection with the deaths of her three children amid personal struggle with postpartum psychosis.
• Update:
  • Husband Patrick Clancy is filing a wrongful death suit against her doctors, claiming they overmedicated Lindsay, leading to the deaths.
  • The lawsuit alleges overprescription and lack of proper monitoring by medical providers.
• Debate:
  • Annie shares her personal connection to postpartum issues and recognizes the polarizing reactions to this case, emphasizing the need for the trial's facts.
  • Quote: "There was a lot of compelling evidence, in my opinion, indicating that she was trying to get help... That doesn't excuse any actions. It certainly doesn't excuse the death... but there also was the element of forethought." (14:10)

3. Ohio TEPE Homicide Case – Michael McKee Arraignment

[15:42–18:52]

• Background:
  • Spencer and Monique were murdered in their Ohio home; Michael McKee, Monique’s ex from a decade ago, is accused.
• Update:
  • McKee pled not guilty via video, remains in custody, facing multiple murder and burglary charges.
  • Notably defended by a high-profile Ohio attorney who has previously represented and won acquittals for clients in murder cases.
• Analysis:
  • Annie notes how this may impact the case's trajectory and teases an in-depth discussion with a guest in a future episode.

4. Florida Truck Stop Homicide – Olson Jean & Wendy Moncion

[18:55–26:07]

• Incident:
  • Deputies respond to an erratic man at a truck stop and uncover a grisly crime.
• Details:
  • 41-year-old Olson Jean is found near a bloodied semi. The body of his cousin, Wendy Moncion, is found hidden in a storage compartment inside the truck, shot in the back of the head.
  • Multiple firearms recovered near scene; Jean arrested and charged with first degree murder.
• Insights:
  • Relationship between victim and suspect adds complexity—"This was not a random victim. This was family." (23:35)
  • Annie emphasizes law enforcement’s secrecy, indicating they are building a solid case.

5. Wisconsin Motel Homicide – Lance White & Alicia Matnik

[26:10–35:27]

• Incident:
  • Alicia Matnik found shot in the forehead, her husband's name was tattooed there. He claims she asked him to shoot her due to fear of her child’s father being released from prison.
• Contradictions:
  • Police and Annie question the plausibility of the husband's explanation, especially with a year until the prison release.
  • Annie: "I've covered enough lovers quarrels... I don't think that his story is legitimate." (31:42)
• Outcome:
  • White faces first degree intentional homicide, potential life sentence, with a deeply disturbing backstory of violence and possible substance abuse.

6. UK – Woman Held Captive for 20 Years (Amanda Wixon Case)

[38:30–49:50]

• Overview:
  • Amanda Wixon kept a vulnerable teen in captivity from age 16 to 40, subjecting her to forced labor, starvation, repeated assaults, and exploitation for government benefits.
• Abuse Details:
  • Survivor lived in a locked, filthy room, endured beatings, starvation, chemical burns, and medical neglect.
  • The ordeal ended when she managed to make a secret call in 2021; Amanda was convicted January 2026.
• Outrage:
  • Annie is particularly incensed at Amanda being released on conditional bail while the traumatized survivor rebuilds her life.
  • Quote: "So tell me this. If somebody's already been found guilty of these things…why are you not holding them until sentencing?" (48:55)
  • Memorable commentary: "I mean, no education, nothing. Like going in as a grown adult at 40 with no teeth, no this like. And you're trying to navigate life…and yet this other fucking monster is walking the streets until sentencing...it's appalling." (49:10)

7. California Axe Murder – Andrew (Firefighter) & Myra

[50:00–54:50]

• Incident:
  • Andrew, a longtime Glendale firefighter, requests a welfare check for his wife. Police find Myra, a beloved teacher, bludgeoned to death with an axe; Andrew confesses after reading her diary and suspecting an affair.
  • Quote: "What? He read her diary…got pissed off by what he read, and then grabs an ax and goes and attacks her. It’s horrifying." (53:15)
• Community Reaction:
  • The tragedy shocks the community, especially given their marriage's outward appearance; Annie highlights the gap between public perception and reality behind closed doors.

Notable Quotes & Memorable Moments

• On system failures:
  • "It sparked a huge debate out there from both sides…what were the warning signs? What were the symptoms and systems that could have failed her through all of this?" (Lindsay Clancy, 09:35)
• On the UK captivity case:
  • “Modern day slavery. The woman wasn’t allowed to leave the house...completely isolated from society...forced to work constantly…beaten…forced to eat scraps thrown to her by Amanda." (42:05)
• On law enforcement secrecy:
  • "No motive has been released…that’s because they’re building their case. They want a slam dunk." (Florida truck stop case, 25:20)
• On criminal stupidity:
  • "Once again, a stupid criminal, though, who went into the police department and essentially just told on himself. Like, what's your plan there?" (California axe murder, 54:30)
• Host's sign-off:
  • “Be nice, don’t kill people, don’t join any cults, and, I don’t know, just be a good human, I guess.” (55:00)

Timestamps for Key Segments

| Segment | Timestamp | |---------------------------------------------|------------| | D4VD (David) case update | 01:10–08:44| | Lindsay Clancy wrongful death lawsuit | 08:46–15:42| | Ohio TEPE double homicide update | 15:42–18:52| | FL truck stop homicide – Olsen & Wendy | 18:55–26:07| | Wisconsin motel homicide – Lance & Alicia | 26:10–35:27| | UK 20-Year Captivity – Amanda Wixon | 38:30–49:50| | California axe murder (Andrew & Myra) | 50:00–54:50|

Tone & Style

Annie’s delivery remains conversational yet empathetic, balancing detailed explanation with impassioned commentary and occasional humor. She consistently contextualizes cases for listeners, calls out injustices, and provides space for audience engagement ("I've been seeing them flooding my feeds and screens. So let's talk about it."). Her personal connections to certain topics (postpartum depression, system failures) add depth and authenticity.

For Further Listening

• Deep dive into the Ohio TEPE case and Wade Wilson (“Tattooed Face Killer”) available on Annie’s other feeds.
• Related episodes referenced for more in-depth coverage of Lindsay Clancy and others.

Conclusion

This episode exemplifies Annie Elise’s commitment to nuanced, informed, and compassionate true crime storytelling with meticulous attention to both headline updates and the human toll behind each story.