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EPISODE · Jan 6, 2026 · 30 MIN

Fatal Fortune | The Black Widow of Florida: Judy Buenoano

from Exposed: Scandalous Files of the Elite · host Envision Podcast Productions: Jim Chapman

 Judias “Judy” Buenoano, is known as Florida’s infamous “Black Widow,”. In this episode of Exposed popular “Fatal Fortune series, Jim dives into this story From Judy’s troubled childhood in Texas to her deadly web of deception spanning decades, Jim unravels how this seemingly ordinary woman orchestrated a series of arsenic poisonings targeting her husbands, boyfriends, and even her own son—all in pursuit of lucrative insurance payouts.  Hear the shocking details of her crimes, including the mysterious 1971 death of Air Force Sgt. James Goodyear,  the suspicious demise of boyfriend Bobby Joe Morris in 1978,  and the tragic 1980 canoe “accident” that claimed her son Michael’s life.  Jim explores the investigation that finally exposed her in the 1980s, leading to her 1998 execution as the first woman put to death in Florida’s electric chair since 1848.  Join us for expert insights, survivor accounts, and a deep dive into the psychology of a remorseless killer who nearly got away with it all. Listener discretion advised—this one’s as toxic as arsenic itself.#investigation #crime #exposed #podcast #JudyBuenoano #FatalFortune   Timestamps 01:05 The Troubled Childhood of Judy05:07 Judy's Early Adulthood and Motherhood06:50 The Death of James Goodyear09:28 Love and Death: Bobby Joe Morris11:40 Tragedy Strikes: Michael's Return13:51 A Series of Unfortunate Events14:30 Meeting John Gentry17:29 The Explosive Twist20:21 The Investigation Begins22:14 Trials and Tribulations24:12 The Final Sentencing25:41 Life on Death RowFor commercial free early releases, bonus episodes and more! https://www.patreon.com/exposedpodcastfilesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/exposed-scandalous-files-of-the-elite--6073723/support.

Judias “Judy” Buenoano, is known as Florida’s infamous “Black Widow,”. In this episode of Exposed popular “Fatal Fortune series, Jim dives into this story From Judy’s troubled childhood in Texas to her deadly web of deception spanning decades, Jim unravels how this seemingly ordinary woman orchestrated a series of arsenic poisonings targeting her husbands, boyfriends, and even her own son—all in pursuit of lucrative insurance payouts.  Hear the shocking details of her crimes, including the mysterious 1971 death of Air Force Sgt. James Goodyear,  the suspicious demise of boyfriend Bobby Joe Morris in 1978,  and the tragic 1980 canoe “accident” that claimed her son Michael’s life.  Jim explores the investigation that finally exposed her in the 1980s, leading to her 1998 execution as the first woman put to death in Florida’s electric chair since 1848.  Join us for expert insights, survivor accounts, and a deep dive into the psychology of a remorseless killer who nearly got away with it all. Listener discretion advised—this one’s as toxic as arsenic itself.#investigation #crime #exposed #podcast #JudyBuenoano #FatalFortune   Timestamps 01:05 The Troubled Childhood of Judy05:07 Judy's Early Adulthood and Motherhood06:50 The Death of James Goodyear09:28 Love and Death: Bobby Joe Morris11:40 Tragedy Strikes: Michael's Return13:51 A Series of Unfortunate Events14:30 Meeting John Gentry17:29 The Explosive Twist20:21 The Investigation Begins22:14 Trials and Tribulations24:12 The Final Sentencing25:41 Life on Death RowFor commercial free early releases, bonus episodes and more! https://www.patreon.com/exposedpodcastfilesBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/exposed-scandalous-files-of-the-elite--6073723/support.

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