EPISODE · Apr 7, 2026 · 42 MIN
The Midnight Birthday Murder: Blood, Betrayal, and the 911 Call
from Matter of Fact: A play on "matter" (physics) and "facts" (news). · host Larry White
In October 2013, Rahu Gupta's 24th birthday celebration ended in tragedy when his friend Mark was found stabbed to death in a studio apartment following a night of heavy drinking and marijuana use. Investigators initially faced conflicting accounts from Gupta and his girlfriend, Taylor, both of whom claimed memory loss, though physical evidence like blood-stained clothing and forensic markers suggested a violent struggle had occurred. Ultimately, Gupta was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison after a recorded phone confession to his father revealed he had fought Mark and seized the murder weapon.
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In October 2013, Rahu Gupta's 24th birthday celebration ended in tragedy when his friend Mark was found stabbed to death in a studio apartment following a night of heavy drinking and marijuana use. Investigators initially faced conflicting accounts from Gupta and his girlfriend, Taylor, both of whom claimed memory loss, though physical evidence like blood-stained clothing and forensic markers suggested a violent struggle had occurred. Ultimately, Gupta was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison after a recorded phone confession to his father revealed he had fought Mark and seized the murder weapon.
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