TRUE CRIME ALL THE TIME – EPISODE 479: ANGELA MONTGOMERY
Release Date: March 12, 2026
Hosts: Mike Ferguson and Mike "Gibby" Gibson

EPISODE OVERVIEW

In this gripping episode, Mike Ferguson and Mike Gibson discuss the shocking true crime case of Angela Montgomery—a woman who shot a new mother and kidnapped her newborn twins after befriending her through a Facebook moms group. The hosts meticulously break down the crime, the police investigation, Angela's elaborate lies, and the eventual rescue of the twins, reflecting on the perils of online interactions, the perseverance of the victim, and the chilling psychology behind such acts.

1. BACKGROUND AND SETTING

[01:52–04:54]

• Case Introduced:
  • Victim: Gabrielle Rogers, a 23-year-old mother from Savannah, Georgia, recent mother of newborn twin boys Lorenzo & Mateo, living with sister Jasmine.
  • "Gabrielle wanted to connect with other new moms, so she joined a local Facebook group, and she soon connected with a woman named Kathleen Daniels." – Mike Ferguson [03:29]
• Connection:
  • Gabrielle met her attacker, "Kathleen Daniels," through a new moms Facebook group.
  • They met in person at least once before the day of the crime.

2. THE CRIME: ATTACK AND ABDUCTION

[04:54–07:32]

• On May 11, 2021, “Kathleen” arrived at Gabrielle’s home under the pretense of bringing baby formula.
• Kathleen became upset over a missing cell phone and shot Gabrielle three times (head, chest, leg), then kidnapped the twins.
• Quote:
  • "Nightmare right there." – Mike Gibson [05:40]
• Despite her injuries, Gabrielle dragged herself to a neighbor’s house to get help, showcasing extraordinary "mom strength."

3. THE VICTIM'S RESPONSE AND THE INVESTIGATION

[07:32–15:02]

• Gabrielle, gravely injured, managed to inform neighbors and first responders that “Kathleen Daniels” took her kids.
  • "She took my kids and shot me. I think I’m dying." – As caught on doorbell camera footage [08:27]
• Gabrielle and Jasmine (her sister) recounted details to police. Jasmine tried to help with identifying suspects and checking for camera footage.
• Police and detectives found little surveillance footage except from inside the victim's home.

4. THE HUNT FOR THE SUSPECT

[17:06–26:43]

• Cunning Identity Cover:
  • Kathleen Daniels was a fabricated persona; there was a real employee by that name at the hospital, but she was not involved.
  • "She actually went to the length of finding someone who did work at the hospital and assuming that person's name." – Mike Ferguson [23:16]
• The police eventually traced Kathleen via a previous in-home visit. Home security footage, though grainy, provided an image of the suspect and her car.
• A detective recognized the woman as Angela Montgomery from a prior arrest, breaking open the case.

5. THE RESCUE AND ARREST

[26:43–29:34]

• SWAT raided Angela’s home in Rincon, Georgia (20 miles from Savannah), rescuing the twins unharmed just four hours after their abduction.
• Angela was found hiding in a closet with the stolen infants and the .40 caliber murder weapon.
• Quote:
  • "As she was being walked out of the house, Angela said, 'My mom didn’t know, she didn’t know, but she also claimed, I didn’t do anything.'" – Mike Ferguson [27:34]

6. ANGELA’S ELABORATE LIES AND INTERROGATION

[29:34–35:30]

• Angela maintained her innocence, spinning a story about a fictional twin sister “Destiny” who supposedly abducted the babies.
• Notable Moment:
  • "Okay, I’m going to be honest." — Angela Montgomery, while beginning another fabrication [30:41]
• She claimed she received a call from her twin, met her at the hospital, and merely transported the babies.

[35:30–39:15]

• Investigators quickly debunked her twin story. Angela’s former co-worker reported that she was a habitual liar with a pattern of fantastical falsehoods (e.g., claiming to be a 9/11 first responder despite being two years old at the time).
  • "You ever known someone who just lied about things that literally didn't mean anything?" – Mike Ferguson [37:54]

7. GABRIELLE’S RECOVERY AND COURAGE

[41:32–42:49]

• Despite being shot, Gabrielle’s focus was her children’s safety.
  • "I’m just glad my boys are safe. I just wanted to make sure they were okay." – Gabrielle Rogers [41:53]
• She recounted how Angela attacked her from behind with a phone charger cord before shooting her and taking the twins.

8. LEGAL OUTCOME

[43:58–47:02]

• Angela Montgomery was denied bond and given a mental health evaluation due to her erratic statements and behavior.
• She pled guilty but mentally ill to attempted murder, aggravated assault, and two counts of kidnapping. A weapons charge was dropped.
• Sentence:
  • 30 years in prison, lifetime probation.
  • "[I'm] not upset about 30 years and lifetime probation." – Mike Ferguson [45:52]

9. CASE REFLECTIONS AND THEMES

[47:03–48:50]

• This case ended without fatalities: Gabrielle survived, and the twins were safely returned.
• The hosts reflect on the speed of the rescue and highlight the dangers of meeting strangers online and the increase in similar cases involving women attacking mothers for their babies.
• Quote/Reflection:
  • "Lucky and brave and remarkable ... but to be able to recover [the twins] four hours later, that's amazing." – Mike Ferguson [48:01]
  • "Without the camera footage from that earlier trip... I don't know what they have to go on." – Mike Ferguson [48:14]

MEMORABLE MOMENTS & QUOTES (Select Timestamps)

• “[Doorbell camera footage] She took my kids and shot me. I think I’m dying.” – [08:27]
• “If you're going to go on Facebook and try to catfish someone and you're using a fake name, are you really then going to be honest about where you work, what you do?" – Mike Ferguson [22:00]
• "Angela once claimed she was a first responder at ground zero on 9/11... she would have been about 2 years old." – Mike Ferguson [39:57]
• "I’m just glad my boys are safe. I just wanted to make sure they were okay." – Gabrielle Rogers [41:53]
• "You got to make sure, you know, you don’t leave a puzzle that can be solved. And the way you don’t leave a puzzle that can be solved is you have to get rid of pieces of the puzzle." – Mike Gibson, on hiding evidence [44:52]

KEY TAKEAWAYS

• Online Dangers: The case demonstrates the perils of trusting individuals met online, even within supposedly safe groups.
• Victim Resourcefulness: Gabrielle’s determined actions after being shot directly led to the rescue of her twins.
• Criminal Psychology: The case highlights delusional thinking and compulsive lying in the perpetrator, Angela Montgomery.
• Investigation Tools: Home security footage and tenacious police work were crucial in solving the case quickly.
• Happy Outcome: Uniquely for many true crime cases, no one died, and the children were rescued unharmed.

END NOTE

Mike Ferguson and Mike Gibson provide a compelling, sometimes lighthearted but always respectful analysis of a disturbing case, blending detailed casework with broader reflections on true crime themes and victim bravery.

Timestamps for Important Segments

• [01:52] – Case Introduction: Gabrielle and her twins
• [05:20] – Details of the Shooting and Abduction
• [08:27] – Gabrielle’s Doorbell-Cam Plea
• [13:39] – Security Footage Discovery
• [21:46] – False Identity Unraveled
• [24:23] – Officer Pulls Over Wrong Kathleen Daniels
• [26:43] – Detective IDs Angela Montgomery
• [27:34] – Twins Rescued, Angela Arrested
• [30:41] – Angela’s Interrogation and Twin Story
• [41:53] – Gabrielle’s Statement After Surgery
• [45:47] – Verdict and Sentencing
• [48:01] – Hosts Reflect on the Outcome

For listeners seeking a blend of true crime detail and human insight, this episode is an exemplar of empathetic yet thorough storytelling.