Stephanie Soo Breaks Down a Jealous Mom's Dark Forest Crime and Explosive Karen Read Interview
January 21, 2026·2 min
This episode of Stephanie Soo's Rotten Mango podcast covers two major true crime stories from January 2024. The primary focus is episode 485 released on January 18, titled 'Jealous Mom Kidnaps Her Own 22-Year-Old Pregnant Daughter, Takes Her Into Forest and Cuts Unborn Baby Out.' Soo unravels the chilling case involving Kourtney, who texted her sister about a secret pregnancy. The investigation ties to a missing pregnant woman and includes disturbing texts like 'I watched my child die right in front of me.' The episode also references a newborn's mysterious death in the NICU. Earlier in the week, on January 12, Soo hosted Karen Read on Rotten Mango. Read is an acquitted murder suspect who discussed her plans for a YouTube series called The Rebellion. She revealed a book deal with Jackson and vowed to expose Massachusetts one-party politics. Read spoke about her PTSD from being framed for boyfriend John O'Keefe's 2022 death. This crossover interview amplifies Soo's influence in true crime circles by platforming exonerated individuals. The episode generated significant social buzz and dominated headlines in fan-made audio biographies. A January 18 Spreaker podcast highlighted Soo's coverage of the trial. While no new business moves or public appearances were reported, unconfirmed whispers suggest Soo might have a mysterious partner in crime. The episode concludes with a call to subscribe for future updates. Soo continues to maintain her position in the true crime podcasting space with these detailed case examinations.
