In June 2017, Ben Renick, a 29 year-old Missouri snake breeder, was found dead inside his reptile barn. At first, rumors spread that one of his massive pythons killed him. But the truth was far more chilling: Ben had been shot eight times. With shell casings on the floor, no stolen snakes, and conflicting alibis, the investigation into the Ben Renick murder case quickly turned toward someone close to him. As detectives uncovered financial strain, secret affairs, a million-dollar life insurance policy, and a jailhouse confession, the story only grew more shocking. In this episode of Clues, Morgan and Kaelyn break down the timeline, the evidence, and the courtroom twists behind one of Missouri’s most disturbing true crime cases. Come connect with us and the Clues community to discuss episodes, break down cases, share theories, and dive even deeper into the stories. Join the conversation at reddit.com/r/cluespodcast If you’re new here, don’t forget to follow Clues to never miss a case! For Ad-free listening and early access to episodes, subscribe to Crime House+ on Apple Podcasts. Clues is a Crime House Original Podcast, powered by PAVE Studios.  🎧 Need More to Binge?  Listen to other Crime House Originals including Crime House 24/7, Crimes Of…, Serial Killers & Murderous Minds, Murder True Crime Stories and more wherever you get your podcasts! Follow us on Social YouTube: @CluesPod | @crimehousestudios Instagram: @cluespodcast | @Crimehouse TikTok: @Crimehouse Facebook: @crimehousestudios X: @crimehousemedia Clues is hosted by Morgan Absher & Kaelyn Moore  Instagram: @morgsyabsher | @itskaelynmoore TikTok: @twohottakes | @heartstartspounding Chapters 0:00 Welcome to Clues 3:52 Ben Renick’s Wife Calls 911 6:41 Who Was Ben Renick 11:02 Clue #1: Sam & Lynlee’s Competing Theories 15:42 Clue #2: Skeletons in the Renick Closet 20:45 The $1.2 Million Snake Deal 24:10 Clue #3: The Life Insurance Policy 27:10 Clue #4: Lynlee’s Extramarital Affairs 31:03 Lynlee Becomes the Main Suspect 37:13 Clue #5: Brandon’s Tip 41:04 Clue #6: The Facebook Conversations 43:12 Clue #7: Ashley’s Story 47:48 Clue #8: Murder Weapon 48:15 Lynlee’s Trial, Verdict, and Sentencing 53:57 The Aftermath of Ben Renick’s Murder 56:50 Missing Person of the Week: Sebastian Wayne Drake Rogers ============================= Copyright Notice: This video and my YouTube channel contain dialog, music, and images that are property of Clues Podcast. You are authorized to share the video link and channel, and embed this video in your website or others as long as a link back to my YouTube Channel is provided. © 2025 Clues Podcast