Serialously with Annie Elise – Episode 321 Summary

Date: September 25, 2025
Hosts: Annie Elise (A), Amy (B)
Main Topics: Chad Daybell’s prison letters, Travis Decker case update, Milwaukee children in a storage unit, Pennsylvania “House of Horrors,” Florida couple’s abuse case, preview of the D4VD/Tesla/singer-decapitation case

Episode Overview

Annie Elise and co-host Amy dive into a busy true crime week, discussing both headline updates and fresh cases. The episode traverses a wide range of disturbing crimes—from cult leader Chad Daybell’s new prison blog to deeply unsettling cases involving children found in unthinkable situations. The tone is conversational, at times wryly incredulous, as Annie and Amy break down the facts and the emotional realities behind each headline. A forthcoming deep dive into the “Singer, D4VD, Tesla” case (dismemberment of a 14-year-old girl found in a Tesla belonging to a famous artist) is teased for next week.

1. Chad Daybell’s Letters from Death Row

[03:00 – 10:05]

• Topic: Chad Daybell, convicted killer and cult leader, has launched a blog called “Letters from Chad” from his death row cell, with help from his daughter, Emma.
• Annie’s take is bluntly negative:

  “I absolutely freaking hate this person more than life itself… I don’t want to give him any airtime, but it’s Chad Daybell, okay? Because he’s back.” (A, 03:07)

• Details:
  • Daybell’s daughter Emma believes in his innocence and is facilitating his letters to the public.
  • The website claims the letters are “uncensored and unfiltered,” and Daybell receives no financial compensation.
  • The letters reminisce about Chad’s past—the early days with his late wife Tammy—and seem an attempt to foster a following and perhaps regain some manipulative control.
  • Annie speculates he may be “trying to pull a Jody Hildebrandt” and maintain a ‘puppeteer’ status behind bars.
  • Suggests some followers may still idolize Daybell as a cult figure, likening it to cases like Chris Watts or Wade Wilson.
• Notable quote:

  “All I know is he is a freak, he is ugly, and I hate his guts more than anything.” (A, 10:01)

• Annie points out the troubling support killers sometimes receive from the public and expresses concern over Daybell’s potential to manipulate from prison.

2. Travis Decker Case Update

[10:05 – 12:50]

• Topic: Remains possibly belonging to Travis Decker, the suspect in his three daughters’ murders, have been found.
• Details:
  • Human remains initially discovered were found to be animal, but on September 18, a new discovery was made—a neon green T-shirt and scattered body parts (feet, femurs, vertebrae).
  • Items found suggest the remains are likely Decker’s, though DNA is not confirmed at time of recording.
  • Annie notes the prevalent theory was that Decker would take his own life after killing his daughters.
• Notable quote:

  “It’s looking more likely that they do belong to him rather than not, especially because of the other items and clothing… So at the time of this recording it has not been confirmed. Maybe once this releases there will be confirmation.” (A, 12:12)

3. Six Children Found Locked in a Storage Unit, Milwaukee

[12:50 – 18:38]

• Topic: Six young children, aged two months to nine years, are found locked in a temperature-controlled storage unit. Their parents slept in a nearby car.
• Details:
  • Discovered after a 911 call about a crying child at 1:30am.
  • The storage unit was described as “putrid;” the only light came from cracks in the door.
  • Firefighters had to cut a padlock to rescue the children.
  • The children’s ages: 2 months, 2, 3, 5, 7, and 9.
  • Parents (Charles Dupriest, 33, and Azia Zelinsky, 26) claimed homelessness but admitted family could have taken the children.
  • The nine-year-old was made responsible for the other children and described having no way to call for help.
  • Both parents arrested; Charles had a firearm despite being a convicted offender (sexual assault conviction from 2010).
• Memorable moments/quotes:

  “A nine-year-old responsible for taking care of all of these toddler and an infant. How does a 9 year old know how to even like quiet or calm a crying baby? Even grown adults don’t even know how to do that, right?” (A, 17:10) “The three year old said she was, quote, upset that the dog got to sleep in the car while she and her siblings slept in the unit.” (A, 16:57)

• Critical reflections: Raises questions about how such a family slipped through the cracks, the mental and physical health of the children, and gaps in the welfare net.

4. “House of Horrors” – Four Infants Found, Pennsylvania

[18:38 – 23:56]

• Topic: On eviction, landlord of Jessica Mothy (39, Cadogan Township, PA) discovers four infant bodies hidden in the house.
• Amy leads this segment, describing the case as “super disturbing” and worsening with each new detail.
• Details:
  • Mothy lived with her two surviving children, ages 6 and 8. Husband jailed for unrelated charges.
  • Landlord and neighbor discovered the first baby in a closet; three more were found in the attic over ensuing days, wrapped in towels or plastic.
  • Mothy admitted giving birth to all four, with harrowing descriptions of each death (ranging from possible stillbirth to suffocation).
  • The living children were being raised in the home throughout this period.
• Notable quote (neighbor):

  “Very sick, very disgusted. Sad for the two that are left behind.” (Unnamed, 20:37)

• Legal update:
  • Mothy charged with homicide, involuntary manslaughter, concealing the death of a child, and abuse of a corpse.
  • Held without bail.
• Critical analysis:
  • Parallels drawn to prior infanticide cases (Lake and Snelling, Alexi Treviso).
  • Discussion about legal complexities—how to prove intent or knowledge in stillbirth-related deaths.
  • Continuing questions about unnoticed pregnancies and neglect.
• Quote:

  “How could this go unnoticed for so long? And what exactly will come out of this once all the evidence is laid out?” (B, 22:32) “Four different pregnancies… that’s over the course of many years. So how could a husband not be aware of any of that?” (A & B, 24:54-24:57)

5. Florida Couple Charged with Child Abuse and Bestiality

[25:09 – 31:45]

• Topic: Jordan (firefighter) and Harley Hoffman are arrested for possession of child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and bestiality.
• Details:
  • Investigation began with a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children about CSAM on Snapchat.
  • Jordan, a firefighter and father of two, was found to possess explicit child and animal material, including photos of himself in sex acts with a dog.
  • 53 new charges filed after more evidence recovered; wife Harley later arrested for similar offenses after evidence from Jordan’s phone implicated her.
  • Both held without bond; their children removed from the home.
• Notable quote:

  “You have to be a sick freak to not only do this kind of stuff against children… but then like—you’re boning animals, you’re taking pictures of you in sex acts with animals. Like, that’s a whole nother level of just like grotesque, disgusting.” (A, 29:41)

• Annie references past similar cases (e.g., Cynthia Perkins) and the phenomenon of “folie à deux” where partners fuel each other's deviance.

6. Preview: Singer D4VD, Tesla Case, & Deep Dive Teaser

[31:45 – 35:22]

• Topic: High-profile, complicated case involving singer David (D4VD) and the discovery of a dismembered 14-year-old girl’s body in his Tesla.
• Annie provides a broad outline, noting connections between the artist and the victim (“matching tattoos, Discord messages, possible hints in his song lyrics and his music videos”), but holds back details.
• Promises a thorough “Deep Dive” episode on Monday, addressing rampant speculation and information circling TikTok and news media.
• Quote:

  “The rabbit hole just goes so, so deep. So...we will be dropping a Deep Dive episode on Monday about this case. Keep an eye out for it. It is going to be a long one… But that Deep Dive will be on Monday for you where we go through all of it. Everything you've seen probably on TikTok. The theories that we're going to talk about, literally everything.” (A, 33:35)

• No further details given in this episode.

Memorable Moments & Tone

• The hosts are clear in their moral outrage (“don’t give Chad Daybell any fucking attention,” A, 35:17).
• Vivid, personal language—Annie’s signature “true crime bestie” tone, relating as both knowledgeable host and empathetic friend.
• Frequent remarks on the emotional weight and disturbing nature of the cases; honesty about the toll of “sleuthing” through such grim material.

Key Timestamps

• Chad Daybell’s prison blog: 03:00–10:05
• Travis Decker update: 10:05–12:50
• Milwaukee storage unit children: 12:50–18:38
• Pennsylvania infants, “House of Horrors”: 18:38–23:56
• Florida firefighter “bestiality & CSAM” case: 25:09–31:45
• D4VD/Tesla murder case tease: 31:45–35:22

Closing Note

The episode ends with Annie reiterating her plea for listeners to, "be nice. Don’t kill people. Don’t put anybody in your trunk, don’t lock anybody in any storage units, and definitely do not give Chad Daybell any fucking attention. Don’t send him any birthday cards or any, like, greeting cards and just leave that loser to rot and die." (A, 35:17)

Next Up:
Look out for a deep dive on the “Singer, D4VD, Tesla Murder” case on Monday’s episode.

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