Love Marry Kill: Just the Facts

In December 2025, police were called to do a welfare check at the home of Charity Powell Beallis when she didn’t show up to sign her divorce decree. The responding officers found her dead along with her six-year-old twins. Charity’s death was soon ruled a suicide and the children’s deaths homicides. Charity’s estranged husband, Randall, a local physician, had been arrested earlier that year for assaulting her and was under investigation for allegations that he had abused their children. Police did not publicly name Randall as a suspect, but Charity’s loved ones came to a very different conclusion.Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lovemarrykillSources:https://www.sebastiancountyar.gov/Sheriff  https://www.sebastiancountyar.gov/Courts/Prosecuting-Attorneyhttps://www.iheart.com/podcast/105-hell-and-gone-29974699/episode/hell-and-gone-murder-line-charity-beallis-pt-1-313464284?viewTranscription=true Hell and Gone Podcasthttps://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/tsp-141-charity-beallis-best-friend-speaks-out-weldon/id1573560247?i=1000756123360 True Sunlight Podcasthttps://www.nwahomepage.com/knwa/family-speaks-out-after-death-of-charity-powell-children/https://www.newspapers.com/image/1235577975/?match=1&terms=charity%20powell&search-id=96cb7a93-cc9a-4eb2-aafe-991b778a9887&search-rank=1https://www.nwahomepage.com/news/sebastian-county-sheriffs-office-provides-update-on-bonanza-death-investigation/https://www.nwahomepage.com/river-valley-news/new-questions-raised-in-powell-beallis-case/https://www.nwahomepage.com/river-valley-news/court-rules-on-release-of-charity-beallis-twins-remains/https://people.com/arkansas-mom-final-divorce-hearing-husband-next-day-dead-11864062https://www.thv11.com/article/news/local/sheriffs-office-update-deaths-charity-beallis-twins/527-fa325c8c-bfde-49a9-a265-064d5fc9ffd2https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/local/dr-randall-beallis-medical-board-records/527-7caff2e1-1303-439d-b084-17487c7ec42ehttps://www.rivervalleydemocratgazette.com/news/2026/jan/31/fort-smith-physician-randy-beallis-appeals/https://caseinfo.arcourts.gov/opad/case/66GDR-25-40?utm_source=chatgpt.com court records https://www.evansandmillerfuneralhome.com/obituaries/print?o_id=8274581https://www.rivervalleydemocratgazette.com/news/2025/dec/17/father-of-randall-beallis-third-wife-said-she/https://www.facebook.com/DougWarner.Journalist/videos/beallis-case-on-banfield/2877590629299261/https://www.rivervalleydemocratgazette.com/news/2026/mar/04/charity-beallis-died-of-suicide-sebastian-county/https://www.dailymail.com/news/article-15414455/arkansas-doctor-wife-children-killed-mansion.htmlhttps://armedicalboard.adh.arkansas.gov/Public/verify/results.aspx?strPHIDNO=ASMB203309https://www.5newsonline.com/article/news/crime/court-custody-bodies-charity-powell-beallis-twin-children/527-6f90f830-11da-4c15-9cde-6885fabc78f7https://www.dailypress.net/life/features/2023/03/if-a-partner-has-ever-strangled-you-they-will-likely-kill-you/

This week marks 25 years since the September 11 terrorist attacks struck the United States. Today, we honor the 2,977 people who lost their lives. But among the chaos of September 11, 2001, 31-year-old physician Sneha Anne Philip disappeared from Lower Manhattan. She was eventually officially recognized as one of those victims, but nearly 25 years later, no one knows for certain what actually happened to her.Support us on PatreonSources:https://coffeehousewriters.com/getting-away-with-murder/https://charleyproject.org/case/sneha-ann-philiphttps://www.nbcnews.com/storyline/9-11-anniversary/still-missing-unidentified-remains-leave-lingering-void-9-11-families-n642076https://nymag.com/news/features/17336/https://abcnews.com/US/911-victim-identified-kind-genetic-genealogy-technique/story?id=135887895https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2015/sep/21/911-dust-lady-marcy-borders-depression-rehab-back-from-the-brink-then-a-final-bombshell 

Just before dawn on January 26th, 2023, a passing volunteer firefighter spotted a car engulfed in flames at the bottom of an embankment outside Collingwood, Ontario. Inside, firefighters found a body burned beyond recognition in the passenger seat — but no driver anywhere to be found. The car belonged to Ashley Schwalm, a devoted mother of two, and her husband, fire captain James Schwalm, said she'd left home that snowy morning for an early hike while he walked the dog. On the surface, it looked like a tragic accident on an icy road, but missing skid marks, a body on the wrong side of the car, and a husband's story that didn't quite hold up soon pointed investigators somewhere much darker. What followed was a meticulous investigation into a secretly unraveling marriage, an elaborate cover-up staged by a man trained to fight fires, not set them, and the digital trail that finally exposed the truth.Support us: https://patreon.com/lovemarrykillSources:Dateline, S34 E8, “Running Man.”ABC 20/20, S48 E16, “Footprints in the Snow.”Bogdan, Sawyer, and Catherine McDonald. “Ex-Ontario Firefighter Pleads Guilty to Wife’s Murder After Body Found in Flaming Car.” Global News, 20 June 2024.D'Andrea, Aaron, and Catherine McDonald. “‘Cold, Callous’: Ex-Ontario Fire Captain Who Murdered Wife Handed Life Sentence.” Global News, 10 Feb. 2025.McDonald, Catherine. “Ex-Ontario Fire Captain Who Murdered Wife ‘a Monster,’ Judge Told at Sentencing Hearing.” Global News, 25 Nov. 2024.New Jersey Domestic Violence Fatality and Near Fatality Review Board. “NJ Domestic Violence Fatality / Near Fatality Review Board 2021 Annual Report.” State of New Jersey, 2021.Ontario Superior Court of Justice. R. v. Schwalm, 2025 ONSC 864. CanLII / minicounsel, heard by Justice Michelle Fuerst, 10 Feb. 2025.Phillips, Kim. “Dateline NBC Spotlights Murder of Collingwood’s Ashley Schwalm in Two-Hour Special.” CTV News Barrie, 14 Nov. 2025.Singh, Arvind. “Ashley Schwalm Case on Dateline - A Complete Timeline of Events.” Sportskeeda, 15 Nov. 2025.

In 2023, when Kristil Krug began receiving harassing messages from an apparent stalker, her world was turned upside down. As the messages became more threatening and personal, she went to police for help, but tracking down her stalker proved challenging. On December 14 Kristil’s husband, Dan, contacted police to perform a welfare check at their home when he couldn’t reach her. Kristil’s worst fears had come true, but the person who had been terrorizing her was much closer to home than anyone realized.Support us on PatreonSources:https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-for-the-krug-family https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FgV-7qRdKvA Dan’s police interviewHalvern, Judd. (2025). Inside the House: The Murder of Kristil Krug. Thomas Loyd Publishers (Kindle edition)https://www.wespoke.org/motherslost/kristil-krughttps://www.newspapers.com/image/1187577249/?match=1&terms=%22Kristil%20Krug%22&search-id=de176e1b-2e3b-4ee0-b259-964fe78b8b0a&search-rank=1https://adamsbroomfieldda.org/blog/15067/Update-Broomfield-Defendant-Sentenced-to-Life-in-Prison-Without-Parole-Following-Conviction-for-Murdering-Stalking-Wife-After-Multi-Week-Trialhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SQA1OCty9wg 48 Hourshttps://www.hulu.com/watch/87ffc3db-4c82-443e-92d1-112ea5281f95 20/20https://www.peacocktv.com/watch/playback/vod/GMO_00000001008027_01/ef4254f0-10fb-3a02-9fef-a4a30ac32442 Datelinehttps://www.horancares.com/obituaries/kristil-grimsrud-krughttps://www.broomfield.org/DocumentCenter/View/44083/Press-Release-December-18-2023---Promontory-Loop-Homicide-Arrest?bidId=https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/281796442/kristil-krughttps://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/in-the-news/dateline-full-episode-the-phantom-rcna234785https://people.com/where-is-daniel-krug-now-11817939https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/companies-must-now-quickly-respond-stalking-warrants-oregon-new-law-ta-rcna342379\https://5280.com/why-wasnt-kristil-krugs-murderer-caught/

On the afternoon of July 5th, 2012, New Springville schoolteacher Simeonette Mapes-Crupi was found stabbed to death inside her own Staten Island home, just two days before what would have been her fifth wedding anniversary. Her husband, fellow teacher Jonathan Crupi, told police he'd come home to find the house ransacked. On the surface, it looked like a burglary gone wrong, but the deeper investigators looked, the more the "robbery" theory started to fall apart. What followed was a years-long investigation full of dead ends, a scoured crime scene, and a trail of digital evidence that would eventually crack the case wide open.Support us on PatreonSources:"NYC School Teacher Simonette Mapes-Crupi Found Brutally Stabbed To Death." CBS New York, 5 July 2012, www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/nyc-school-teacher-found-fatally-stabbed-inside-staten-island-apartment/ "Family Of Slain NYC Schoolteacher Honoring Their Daughter With Charity Work." CBS New York, 17 Sept. 2012, www.cbsnews.com/newyork/news/family-of-slain-nyc-schoolteacher-honoring-their-daughter-with-charity-work/ Mehrotra, Kriti. "Where is Jonathan Crupi Now? Update on Simeonette Mapes' Husband and Killer." Moviedelic, 4 May 2025, moviedelic.com/jonathan-crupi/ New York Times. "Brooklyn Teacher Is Fatally Stabbed." The New York Times, 5 July 2012.Dateline, S33 E27, “Secrets of the Sliding Door.”Rizzi, Nicholas. "Staten Island Man Sentenced to 25 to Life for Murdering Wife." DNAinfo, 23 Sept. 2015, www.dnainfo.com/new-york/20150923/new-springville/staten-island-man-sentenced-25-life-for-murdering-wife-da-says Shortland, Gail. "Cheating Husband Killed His Wife to Stop Her Finding Out About His Secret Sex Sessions with Prostitutes." Mirror, 25 Oct. 2015, www.mirror.co.uk/news/real-life-stories/cheating-husband-killed-wife-stop-6692290 "Simeonette 'Sissy' Mapes Crupi (1982–2012)." Find a Grave, Memorial ID 100688377, www.findagrave.com/memorial/100688377/simeonette-crupi New York City Council. "A Local Law in Relation to the Naming of 63 Thoroughfares and Public Places." The New York City Council, Law No. 2014/034, enacted 9 July 2014, legistar.council.nyc.gov/LegislationDetail.aspx?ID=1819346&GUID=DC534F75-60A2-4136-AA22-4D335C4F06E3 Annese, John. "Teacher Found Brutally Slain in Her Home." Staten Island Advance, 6 July 2012, p. A10."Slain Woman’s Kin Want Justice." Staten Island Advance, 13 July 2012, p. A12.Annese, John. "Cold in Her Grave – And the Killer’s at Large." Staten Island Advance, 2 Aug. 2012, p. A7.Annese, John. "Accused Wife Killer Hears Slurs in Court." Staten Island Advance, 15 Nov. 2012, p. A3.Donnelly, Frank. "Warrants Valid in Search of Alleged Wife-Killer's Home." Staten Island Advance, 14 Apr. 2015, p. A5.Donnelly, Frank. "Crupi Gets 25 to Life in Wife's Slaying." Staten Island Advance, 24 Sept. 2015, p. A14.Staten Island Advance. "Family of Simeonette Mapes React after Jonathan Crupi Found Guilty." YouTube, July 2015.

In 1980, Betty and Allan Gore and Candy and Pat Montgomery seemed to have much in common. They were raising young families, active in the same small Methodist church, and navigating the pressures of marriage, careers, and parenthood in the growing suburbs north of Dallas. This three-part series follows the relationships that developed between the two couples, the affair that changed all of their lives, and the investigation and trial that became one of the most talked-about murder cases in Texas history.Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lovemarrykill

In 1980, Betty and Allan Gore and Candy and Pat Montgomery seemed to have much in common. They were raising young families, active in the same small Methodist church, and navigating the pressures of marriage, careers, and parenthood in the growing suburbs north of Dallas. This three-part series follows the relationships that developed between the two couples, the affair that changed all of their lives, and the investigation and trial that became one of the most talked-about murder cases in Texas history.Listen to part 3 today on Patreon

In 1980, Betty and Allan Gore and Candy and Pat Montgomery seemed to have much in common. They were raising young families, active in the same small Methodist church, and navigating the pressures of marriage, careers, and parenthood in the growing suburbs north of Dallas. This three-part series follows the relationships that developed between the two couples, the affair that changed all of their lives, and the investigation and trial that became one of the most talked-about murder cases in Texas history.Listen to all three parts today on PatreonSources:Atkinson, Jim and Bloom, John. Evidence of Love. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gfmQmqIBcS8 Killing in a Small Town Moviehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNNwE2_Aab8 locations from Texas todayhttps://candysdirt.com/2023/06/18/the-most-famous-house-in-wylie-43-years-later/ Betty & Candy’s homes todayPeople Magazine Investigates, S6 E13, Candy and Bettyhttps://www.realtor.com/news/trends/hulu-candy-home-where-housewife-ax-murder/https://www.dallasnews.com/arts-entertainment/tv/2021/10/28/who-is-d-fw-ax-killer-candy-montgomery-and-howd-she-spawn-two-hollywood-shows/https://people.com/where-are-allan-and-betty-gore-kids-now-11866150 https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/42600363/betty-gore#view-photo=242163752https://www.texasmonthly.com/true-crime/love-and-death-in-silicon-prairie-part-i-candy-montgomerys-affair/https://mainorwirth.com/betty-gore-murder/https://www.newspapers.com/image/213360555/?match=9&terms=Candace%20Montgomeryhttps://prestonhollow.advocatemag.com/2023/05/15/love-and-death-lawyer/https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/local/candy-consulting-producer-no-longer-believes-claim-self-defense/287-f9054e75-caad-43c8-8932-a45efdd90ba2https://www.star-telegram.com/news/local/fort-worth/article261422422.htmlhttps://www.dallasobserver.com/news/fatal-perfection-6406471/

When 39-year-old mother of three Maya Millete walked up to her Chula Vista home carrying grocery bags on the afternoon of January 7, 2021, security cameras captured what looked like a routine Thursday. But by the next morning, the vibrant Navy contract specialist had vanished without a trace, leaving behind a new Jeep Wrangler, plans for a family road trip, and an appointment with a divorce attorney scheduled for that very week.What followed was a years-long investigation that peeled back the layers of a marriage built on escalating, obsessive control. Featuring hidden car trackers, a search history involving poison hemlock, and hundreds of frantic emails sent to online spellcasters, the case ultimately centered on one terrifying question: did a devoted mom walk away to start over, or did her husband execute a calculated plan to ensure she would never leave?Support us on PatreonSources:Adan, Melissa. "New Family Court Documents Filed by Husband of Missing Chula Vista Mom." NBC 7 San Diego, 8 Sept. 2021, https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/new-family-court-documents-filed-by-husband-of-missing-chula-vista-mom/2712834/Best, Paul. "California Missing Woman's Husband Planned Murder-for-Hire Scheme Targeting Alleged Boyfriend: Witness." Fox News, 5 Apr. 2021, https://www.foxnews.com/us/husband-of-missing-california-woman-planned-murder-for-hire-scheme-targeting-wifes-alleged-boyfriend-witness Best, Paul. "Missing California Mom: FBI, NCIS Assisting Chula Vista PD in Search for Maya Millete." Fox News, 22 Apr. 2021, https://www.foxnews.com/us/missing-california-mom-fbi-ncis-assisting-chula-vista-pd-search-maya-millete.amp Best, Paul. "Missing Maya Millete: Husband Larry Arrested for Murder 9 Months After California Mom Vanished." Fox News, 19 Oct. 2021, https://www.foxnews.com/us/larry-millete-arrested-maya-chula-vista-home Gregorio-Nieto, Brenda, Karla Rendon-Alvarez, and Eric S. Page. "Judge Defers Request By Maya Millete's Sister for Custody of Kids; Permits Visitation." NBC 7 San Diego, 10 Nov. 2021, https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/maya-milletes-sister-to-appear-in-court-in-hopes-of-getting-custody-of-missing-moms-children/2788109/ Hood, Lindsay. "May 'Maya' Millete's Family Says She Told Them: 'If Something Happened to Me, It's Gonna Be Larry'." NBC 7 San Diego, 9 Apr. 2021, https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/may-maya-milletes-family-says-she-told-them-if-something-happened-to-me-its-gonna-be-larry/2572999/ "Husband of Former Hawaii Woman Missing Since January Charged with Her Murder." Hawaii News Now, 19 Oct. 2021, https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2021/10/19/larry-millete-husband-former-hawaii-woman-arrested-accused-murder/ "Husband of Missing Fil-Am Allegedly Ordered a Hit on Her Suspected Lover." INQUIRER.net, https://usa.inquirer.net/67484/husband-of-missing-fil-am-allegedly-ordered-a-hit-on-her-suspected-lover "Husband of Missing Mother, Maya Millete, Files Response in Family Court." CBS 8, KFMB-TV, https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/investigations/husband-of-missing-mother-maya-millete-files-response-in-family-court-chula-vista-san-diego-larry/509-a4d91957-bdef-44e2-817f-099ab9e01450 Kurosu, Jason. "Larry Millete Murder Trial Set For Closing Arguments Tuesday." Patch San Diego, City News Service, 6 Jul. 2026, https://patch.com/california/san-diego/police-fire "Maya Millete's Husband Arrested on Suspicion of Murder." The Mercury News, MediaNews Group, 20 Oct. 2021, https://www.mercurynews.com/2021/10/20/maya-milletes-husband-arrested-nine-months-after-her-disappearance/ Muia, Katelyn. "Death of Young Women in Media: The Origins of Obsession and a Sentiment Analysis on the Broader Contemporary Cultural Impact." Bryant Digital Repository, Bryant University, May 2024, https://digitalcommons.bryant.edu/honors_data_science "New Details from Arrest Warrant for Larry Millete." CBS 8, KFMB-TV, https://www.cbs8.com/article/news/crime/new-details-from-arrest-warrant-for-larry-millete-husband-of-missing-chula-vista-mother-maya-millete/509-d7d60c88-7b3e-432f-99a2-d33cc8458908 Page, Eric S., and Karla Rendon-Alvarez. "Chula Vista Mom Maya Millete's Husband Enters Not Guilty Plea in Murder Case." NBC 7 San Diego, 21 Oct. 2021, https://www.nbcsandiego.com/news/local/larry-millete-due-in-court-following-arrest-for-wife-mayas-murder/2756723/

In December 2019, 28-year-old Minneapolis-area realtor Monique Baugh arrived at what she believed would be a routine home showing in the upscale suburb of Maple Grove, Minnesota. Instead, she walked into a carefully planned trap. Monique was kidnapped while her boyfriend, Jon Mitchell-Momoh, was ambushed in a separate attack. What initially appeared to be an inexplicable crime soon unraveled into a shocking murder-for-hire plot fueled by revenge, jealousy, and a web of unlikely conspirators.Support us on PatreonSources:https://www.hulu.com/watch/da016738-4613-4541-938b-15d1e19258f8 Me Hereafterhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jpxCsLtnACI https://www.cbsnews.com/minnesota/news/lyndon-wiggins-life-sentence-second-trial-monique-baugh-killing/https://medium.com/@tonyakpan45/boyfriends-rival-lured-her-to-her-death-a833f462ab51https://apnews.com/general-news-a1694ac33d4b017b87daa7ca7761bbebhttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/206097942/monique_latrice_leanna-baughhttps://www.mprnews.org/story/2024/01/31/convictions-reversed-in-murder-trial-over-minneapolis-real-estate-agent-court-ruleshttps://www.newspapers.com/image/679284086/https://www.newspapers.com/image/679283905/?match=1&terms=Monique%20Baughhttps://www.newspapers.com/image/679281137/https://www.oxygen.com/crime-news/monique-baugh-murder-alley-trap-momoh-rapper-cedric-berryhttps://www.newspapers.com/image/695467995/?match=1&terms=Monique%20Baughhttps://www.newspapers.com/image/1262312312/https://www.newspapers.com/image/1263316947/?match=3&terms=Monique%20Baughhttps://www.newspapers.com/image/1269676670/?match=1&terms=LYNDON%20WIGGINShttps://www.kare11.com/article/news/local/courts-news/contentious-testimony-on-first-day-of-lyndon-wiggins-retrial-in-murder-of-real-estate-agent-monique-baugh/89-0f0f8b0d-aafc-4991-9c63-1b0029ccd5bahttps://kstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/woman-convicted-of-aiding-in-2019-murder-of-minneapolis-realtor/

When renowned dog trainer Mark Stover vanished from his Washington home in October 2009, investigators were confronted with a baffling mystery. His loyal protection dog had been shot three times in the head. Bloodstains inside the house appeared to have been cleaned with bleach. Mark's car was abandoned miles away. But there was one glaring problem—there was no body. As detectives unraveled the case, suspicion fell on Michiel Oakes, the new boyfriend of Mark's ex-wife, Linda Opdycke. What followed was a twisting investigation involving stalking allegations, anonymous tips, missing evidence, and a claim of self-defense that would divide opinions for years to come.Support us on PatreonSources:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ot2jv6R4R7o 48 Hours & podcasthttps://www.nbcnews.com/feature/dateline-full-episodes/full-episode-man-who-talked-dogs-n183316https://www.courts.wa.gov/content/PublicUpload/eclips/2013%2012%2024%20Appeals%20court%20turns%20down%20claim%20on%20Stover%20estate.pdfhttps://www.goskagit.com/news/stovers-ex-father-in-law-linked-to-murder-suspect-oakes/article_0c2c4af8-3b2b-5cb7-8deb-6e7f9a9a0183.htmlhttps://www.newspapers.com/image/584802562/?match=1&terms=%22Theodore%20Mark%20Stover%22https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/ex-wifes-boyfriend-charged-in-dog-trainers-slaying/https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/murder-charges-filed-in-slaying-of-dog-trainer/https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/mystery-of-vanished-dog-trainer-goes-to-trial-soon/https://freeoakes.com/https://www.courts.wa.gov/opinions/pdf/868063.pdfhttps://people.com/mark-stover-dog-trainer-stars-new-podcast-trained-to-kill-11707349 

When Jocelyn Earnest was found dead on the floor of her Forest, Virginia home on December 20th, 2007, investigators saw what appeared to be a suicide — a typed note, a gun, a woman in the middle of a painful divorce. But the people who knew Jocelyn best refused to accept that explanation. She had just been offered a promotion at work. She was looking forward to the holidays. She was almost through the divorce. She was making plans.What followed was a years-long legal battle featuring a staged crime scene, forged documents, a critical error in the jury room, and a moment on the witness stand that stopped the courtroom cold — all centered on a single question: did Jocelyn Earnest take her own life, or did someone who knew her well go to great lengths to make it look that way?Support us on PatreonSources:Fanning, Diane. Under Cover of the Night: A True Story of Sex, Greed, and Murder. Berkley Books, Penguin Group, 2014.Crimesider Staff. "83 words and 20 questions: The mysterious suicide note in the Jocelyn Branham Earnest case." CBS News, 4 Jun. 2012."Earnest trial focuses on frame of mind: During the third day of the murder trial of Wesley Earnest, friends of Jocelyn Earnest described her sunny personality. [The Roanoke Times, Va.]." InsuranceNewsNet, 26 Mar. 2010."Earnest v. Davis et al, No. 7:2018cv00595 - Document 29 (W.D. Va. 2020)." Justia Law."Ex-Chesapeake school official found guilty a second time." 13newsnow.com - WVEC."Landlords: Convicted wife killer violent, vindictive years before murder." 13newsnow.com."Marriage Secrets." 48 Hours, Apple Podcasts, 19 Dec. 2024.Spencer, Marcelena. "Murder or suicide: How did Jocelyn Earnest die?" CBS News, 2 Jun. 2012.Earnest, Wesley Brian. Petition for Writ of Certiorari. Supreme Court of the United States, 29 Apr. 2021."Testimony continues in Earnest trial: Evidence presented Friday ruled out suicide in the case of Jocelyn Earnest, prosecutors say. [The Roanoke Times, Va.]." InsuranceNewsNet, 27 Mar. 2010.

In February 2020, 31-year-old Hannah Clarke was driving her three young children to school in Brisbane, Australia, when her estranged husband, Rowan Baxter jumped into the car and doused them with petrol. Behind closed doors, Hannah had endured years of coercive control, intimidation, isolation, and abuse. She had done what so many victims are told to do: she left, sought help from police, obtained a protection order, and documented her fears. It wasn't enough. In this episode, we examine the warning signs leading up to the murders, the systemic failures that left Hannah and her children unprotected, and the reforms that followed. It's a heartbreaking case that forever changed the conversation about domestic violence in Australia.Support us on PatreonSources:https://www.buzzfeed.com/lady_emerald/this-or-that-quiz This or that quizhttps://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/hannahs-story/id1687003092 Hannah’s Story Podcast on Applehttps://open.spotify.com/episode/6BbT3geVOTMQ7Adtj8UVG5 Hannah’s Story Podcast on Spotifyhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VzgaNFLu3T4&t=75s podcast with Sue & Lloyd Clarkehttps://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/murder-suicide-case-nz-killer-rowan-baxters-ex-wife-hannhttps://www.courts.qld.gov.au/__data/assets/pdf_file/0010/723664/cif-hannah-clarke-aaliyah-baxter-laianah-baxter-trey-baxter-and-rowan-baxter.pdfhttps://www.smallsteps4hannah.com.au/?utm_source=chatgpt.comhttps://anzmh.asn.au/blog/the-inquest-into-the-murder-of-hannah-clarke-and-her-three-childrenhttps://www.nzherald.co.nz/world/murder-suicide-case-nz-killer-rowan-baxters-ex-wife-hannah-clarke-called-her-dad-before-her-death/DVBXGMQVANBMJBJX62EGFLMKLM/ https://www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/car-fire-murders-rowan-baxters-relatives-speak-out-about-his-upbringing/A3V5OZF5S4OY546JAXBYTP7LJM/ https://www.smh.com.au/national/queensland/police-did-not-fail-hannah-clarke-but-training-overhaul-needed-coroner-20220629-p5axjs.htmlhttps://www.pbs.org/newshour/world/140-women-and-girls-on-average-were-killed-by-a-loved-one-every-day-last-year-un-findshttps://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/murder-of-hannah-clarke-and-kids-prompts-incredible-surge-in-men-seeking-to-stop-domestic-violence/ajkjeig48https://www.stuff.co.nz/world-news/350550739/son-of-killer-rowan-baxter-who-murdered-estranged-wife-hannah-three-children-suing-her-parentshttps://www.odt.co.nz/news/australia/son-killer-kiwi-dad-suing-victims-parentshttps://www.dailymail.com/news/article-8036307/Estranged-son-killer-Rowan-Baxter-shows-support-Hannah-Clarke.htmlhttps://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-03-31/qld-hannah-clarke-inquest-murder-domestic-violence-victim-impact/100942190https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/nov/17/murders-hannah-clarke-and-children-shocked-australia-queensland-police-failures-text-messages-rowan-baxterhttps://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/nov/16/hannah-clarke-children-murder-qld-queensland-police

When 33-year-old Eleonora “Lina” Kaufman was found unresponsive with marks across her neck on her bathroom floor in Aventura, Florida, her sudden death shocked her community. Her husband, Adam Kaufman, claimed it was a tragic medical emergency. But as investigators secured the home, the physical evidence—from an engine block inexplicably radiating heat in the garage to unwrinkled pillows on the bed—just didn’t add up.Eighteen months later, the medical examiner ruled Lina's death a homicide by mechanical asphyxiation, leading to Adam's arrest. What followed was a sensational legal battle pitting top forensic experts against one another over compromised DNA evidence, cryptic jailhouse phone calls, and a jury forced to choose between a cold-blooded murder and a tragic medical anomaly.Support us on PatreonSources:Trial Florida v. Adam Kaufman. Circuit Court of the 11th Judicial Circuit, Miami-Dade County, Florida. May–June 2012. Court TV, https://www.courttv.com/trials/florida-v-adam-kaufman-2009/.ABC News Sechrist, Adam. "Adam Kaufman Trial: Detectives Handling Case Had Affair." ABC News, 18 May 2012.CBS News Glynn, Casey. "South Fla. developer Adam Kaufman acquitted in wife's 2007 death." CBS News, 6 June 2012.CBS News Moriarty, Erin. "'48 Hours' preview: When a murder suspect has an identical twin, solving the case can be doubly tricky." CBS News, 22 June 2013.CBS Miami "Not Guilty Verdict For Aventura Developer Accused In Wife's Death." CBS Miami, 5 June 2012.CBS Miami "Surgeon Testifies Lina Kaufman Was Healthy." CBS Miami, 15 May 2012.CBS Press Release "‘48 HOURS: LINA'S HEART’ – WOULD A TWIN KNOW IF HIS BROTHER WAS A KILLER?" Paramount Press Express / CBS Entertainment, 25 Oct. 2012.Court TV "FL v. Adam Kaufman: Spray Tan Murder Trial." Court TV.The Cinemaholic Sengupta, Sounak. "Adam Kaufman: Where is Lina Kaufman's Husband Now?" The Cinemaholic, 14 Apr. 2023.

When 33-year-old Sandra Bird, a devoted mother and the wife of popular Faith Lutheran Church pastor Tom Bird, was found dead in the Cottonwood River near Emporia, Kansas, the town mourned what appears to be a tragic car accident. But Kansas Highway Patrol Trooper John Rule felt like something was off. From a complete lack of skid marks to mysterious bloodstains found where they shouldn’t have been, the physical evidence just didn’t add up.Months later, the community was rocked again when Martin Anderson, the husband of the church's secretary, Lorna Anderson, was gunned down on a dark highway in an apparent robbery gone wrong.What followed was one of the most tangled criminal cases in Kansas history: competing trials, a jailhouse reversal, a made-for-TV movie, and a legal fight that stretched across nearly a decade.Support us on Patreon

When 33-year-old Sandra Bird, a devoted mother and the wife of popular Faith Lutheran Church pastor Tom Bird, was found dead in the Cottonwood River near Emporia, Kansas, the town mourned what appears to be a tragic car accident. But Kansas Highway Patrol Trooper John Rule felt like something was off. From a complete lack of skid marks to mysterious bloodstains found where they shouldn’t have been, the physical evidence just didn’t add up.Months later, the community was rocked again when Martin Anderson, the husband of the church's secretary, Lorna Anderson, was gunned down on a dark highway in an apparent robbery gone wrong.What followed was one of the most tangled criminal cases in Kansas history: competing trials, a jailhouse reversal, a made-for-TV movie, and a legal fight that stretched across nearly a decade.Listen to part 2 on PatreonSources:Breneman, Allie. "Bird Bridge: What lies beneath." The ESU Bulletin, 30 Oct. 2025, https://esubulletin.com/19335/news/bird-bridge-what-lies-beneath/.Hrenchir, Tim. "Board grants parole to Lorna Anderson Moore." The Capital-Journal, 2 Feb. 2007. Google Groups, http://cjonline.com/stories/020207/bre_moore.shtml.Kraft, Scott. "Murderous Affair Shocks Kansas Town." Los Angeles Times, 17 Mar. 1986. Newspapers.com, https://www.newspapers.com/image/401821025/.Kraft, Scott. "Who Killed Sandy Bird?" Los Angeles Times, 2 May 2004.Norton, Bill. "A love worth killing for. Part I. The Preacher & The Spider Lady." The Kansas City Star, 1 Dec. 1985, p. 14. Newspapers.com, https://www.newspapers.com/image/679701233/.Norton, Bill. "Cleric convicted of killing spouse raps TV verdict." The Evansville Courier, 4 May 1987, p. 1. Newspapers.com, https://www.newspapers.com/image/768496369/.Sengupta, Sounak. "Martin Anderson Murder: What Happened to Lorna Elridge and Tom Bird?" 4 Nov. 2022.State v. Bird. 238 Kan. 160, 708 P.2d 946. Supreme Court of Kansas. 25 Oct. 1985.State v. Bird. 240 Kan. 288, 729 P.2d 1136. Supreme Court of Kansas. 5 Dec. 1986."A Murderous Minister & His Mistress in Emporia, Kansas | City Confidential | A&E." YouTube, uploaded by A&E, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtEZYqZ69Vs 

When Judy Malinowski met Michael Slager in April 2015, she was ready for love again after beating ovarian cancer and opioid addiction but the relationship quickly turned violent. After dating for only a few months, Slager poured gasoline on Judy and set her on fire, burning more than 80% of her body. Judy's unforgettable story is one of extraordinary courage, resilience, and determination in the face of unimaginable suffering. Her will to live to make a difference for domestic violence survivors is inspirational.Support us on PatreonSources:https://www.judysfoundation.org/https://www.paramountplus.com/movies/video/ic8hltRIC14XlBHp1sJ_WHU3GgroSmdj/#open The Fire That Took Her https://www.egan-ryan.com/obituary/Judith-Malinowskihttps://www.10tv.com/article/news/local/judy-malinowskis-daughters-our-mommy-didnt-suffer-vain/530-6de5eb7f-fd48-4e56-87ff-314445285b16https://nc.prelawland.com/post/173290941067/unprecedented-decision-in-malinowski-casehttps://www.newspapers.com/image/1322732261/?match=1&terms=Judy%20Malinowski\https://www.weeklywilson.com/tag/judy-malinowski/https://www.newspapers.com/image/422380424/?match=1&terms=%22Judy%20Malinowski%22https://appgateway.drc.ohio.gov/OffenderSearch/Search/DetailsPrint/A731261https://www.nbc4i.com/news/local-news/michael-slager-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-after-pleading-guilty-in-judy-malinowski-murder-case/https://www.narconon.org/blog/ohio-among-top-four-states-for-opioid-related-addictions-and-death.html

In April 1989, four members of the Pelley family were brutally murdered inside their Indiana church parsonage just hours before prom. Investigators quickly focused on 17-year-old Jeff Pelley, but the case against him was entirely circumstantial and filled with lingering questions. Over the decades, the murders have sparked debate, allegations of tunnel vision, alternate theories, and claims of wrongful conviction.In this two-part episode, we examine the complicated dynamics inside the blended Pelley family, the timeline prosecutors built their case around, the evidence both for and against Jeff, and the questions that still surround the murders more than 35 years later.Support us on Patreon

In April 1989, four members of the Pelley family were brutally murdered inside their Indiana church parsonage just hours before prom. Investigators quickly focused on 17-year-old Jeff Pelley, but the case against him was entirely circumstantial and filled with lingering questions. Over the decades, the murders have sparked debate, allegations of tunnel vision, alternate theories, and claims of wrongful conviction.In this two-part episode, we examine the complicated dynamics inside the blended Pelley family, the timeline prosecutors built their case around, the evidence both for and against Jeff, and the questions that still surround the murders more than 35 years later.Listen to part 2 nowSources:Smith, Carlton. The Prom Night Murders: A Devoted American Family, TheirTroubled Son, and a Ghastly Crime. (2009) St Martin Press Paperbacks. Collins, Jamie. I Am Jessica: A Survivor’s Powerful Story of Healing and Hope. (2018) Bold Whisper Books. https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4BocUsSQBEla6rhVv4Qvuy?si=cd29e60111884bd1 CounterClock Podcasthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kcwS2KefKcA&t=2s 48 Hours episodehttps://www.facebook.com/48hours/posts/police-in-lakeville-indiana-say-jeff-pelley-17-killed-his-family-to-make-his-198/1093956515937125/https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/evidence-photos-pelley-family-quadruple-murder/https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/in-supreme-court/1230713.htmlhttps://public.courts.in.gov/Decisions/api/Document/Opinion?Id=x0jKlMAx-gZmv4EhhqVqWX9OhIA35sjGaSBly2Eo9dLNxzy8pEeP9kliFiCH-l1o0https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/131577054/ava_joyce-pelley?utm_source=chatgpt.com#view-photo=229819654https://www.ourmidland.com/news/article/Cherished-life-7019590.php Jessi https://nypost.com/2021/05/01/prom-night-murders-new-intel-points-to-dads-shady-past/ https://www.justiceforjeff.org/https://www.southbendtribune.com/story/news/local/2022/01/03/prom-night-murders-counterclock-podcast-questions-jeff-pelleys-guilt/8975090002/https://www.southbendtribune.com/story/news/2022/03/16/jeff-pelley-indiana-prom-night-murders/7048236001/https://www.newspapers.com/image/522511070/?match=1&terms=%22Robert%20Jeffrey%20Pelley%22https://www.newspapers.com/image/516443144/?article=691a885a-1f57-4eb2-9df2-ecb8bb3fd66e&terms=%22Jeff%20Pelley%22https://www.newspapers.com/image/522510658/?match=1&terms=%22Jeff%20Pelley%22https://www.wndu.com/2024/04/29/jeff-pelley-convicted-nearly-20-years-ago-prom-night-killer-denied-retrial/

Michele MacNeill was a devoted mother of eight and a respected member of her community. From the outside, her life looked picture-perfect—until cracks in her marriage began to surface.As her husband Martin grew increasingly distant, Michele and her daughter Alexis uncovered evidence of a secret life he had been carefully hiding. Affairs, deception, and manipulation slowly came into focus, even as Martin insisted nothing was wrong.When Michele agreed to undergo a facelift at her husband’s urging, it seemed like a chance to repair both her confidence and her marriage. Days later, she was dead. What first appeared to be a tragic accident would soon raise far more troubling questions.Support us on Patreon

Michele MacNeill was a devoted mother of eight and a respected member of her community. From the outside, her life looked picture-perfect—until cracks in her marriage began to surface.As her husband Martin grew increasingly distant, Michele and her daughter Alexis uncovered evidence of a secret life he had been carefully hiding. Affairs, deception, and manipulation slowly came into focus, even as Martin insisted nothing was wrong.When Michele agreed to undergo a facelift at her husband’s urging, it seemed like a chance to repair both her confidence and her marriage. Days later, she was dead. What first appeared to be a tragic accident would soon raise far more troubling questions.Listen to part 2 today on PatreonSources:Hogan, Shanna (2015). The Stranger She Loved A Mormon Doctor, His Beautiful Wife and an Almost Perfect Murder. St. Martin’s Press (ebook). https://www.hulu.com/watch/4b0eeefe-a55f-4a3e-bac0-c670f32da9fe 20/20https://www.peacocktv.com/watch/playback/vod/_/88283925-d78b-3b40-87be-682222e792f7?paused=true Dateline https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/3058-N-Millcreek-Rd-Pleasant-Grove-UT-84062/60844909_zpid/?mmlb=g,0 The MacNeil’s homehttps://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/reactive-attachment-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20352939https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/2011/04/29/investigators-suspect-utah-doctor-killed-wife/https://abcnews.com/US/utah-doctors-life-lies-unravels-children-convinced-murdered/story?id=63609211 https://www.sltrib.com/news/courts/2017/07/22/prison-death-of-former-utah-doctor-and-convicted-killer-martin-macneill-was-a-suicide-police-officially-rule/

Mackenzie Cowell was seventeen years old — a dancer, a cosmetology student, and a young woman with her whole life mapped out in front of her — when she stepped out of her beauty school in Wenatchee, Washington one February afternoon and never came back. Four days later, her body was found partially submerged in the Columbia River, twenty miles from where she had disappeared.What followed was one of the stranger murder investigations in recent Washington state history. Investigators chased a months-long dead end involving drug dealers, a supposed snuff film, and an informant whose story kept changing. Meanwhile, the real answer had been hiding in plain sight — in the classroom where Mackenzie spent her afternoons, and in an apartment where a piece of carpet held a secret that luminol would eventually reveal.Mackenzie had survived a difficult childhood, a contentious home life, and the relentless schedule she had set for herself. She made it through all of that. She didn't make it through one ordinary Tuesday afternoon.Support us on PatreonSources:Fretwell, Courtney. "Mackenzie Cowell." Forensic Tales, Rockefeller Audio, 30 Mar. 2026.Quirky-Motor. "[EXTENSIVE write up on the murder of Mackenzie Cowell, 17-year-old high school student killed in Washington State... Part 1 of 2]". Reddit, r/UnresolvedMysteries, ca. 2021.Quirky-Motor. "[EXTENSIVE write up on the murder of Mackenzie Cowell, 17-year-old high school student killed in Washington State... Part 2 of 2]". Reddit, r/UnresolvedMysteries, ca. 2021.Robbins, Jefferson. "Man contends he's innocent despite his guilty plea." The News Tribune, 18 Nov. 2012, p. B5.Robbins, Jefferson. "Suspect faces troubles in murder probe." Tri-City Herald, 24 Dec. 2010, p. 13.Smith, Catt. "The Murder of Mackenzie Cowell." Catt's True Crime Corner, 22 Dec. 2023."48 Hours 'Secrets of the River': Be careful what you plead for." CBS News, 11 Aug. 2014."Murder of Mackenzie Cowell." Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 3 Apr. 2026.Van Sant, Peter. "Mackenzie Cowell murder: The search for her killer." CBS News, 9 Aug. 2014.Dahl, Tanya. "Second Suspect Arrested In Mackenzie Cowell Murder." KXLY 4 News / YouTube, uploaded by 4 News Now.

Michael Severance was a decorated Air Force staff sergeant from Lee, Maine — a young man known for his integrity, his loyalty, and his love of dancing the Texas two-step. In January 2005, just months into a troubled marriage to a West Texas veterinarian named Wendi Davidson, Mike vanished without a trace. His truck, his wallet, and his cell phone were all left behind. For weeks, investigators chased dead ends while Mike's family in Maine waited desperately for answers.What they eventually found would shock everyone who had known him. What followed was a complex investigation, a bitter custody battle over Mike's infant son, and a legal case full of twists that left his family feeling that true justice was never fully served.Mike survived five combat deployments to some of the most dangerous places on earth. Evil found him in his own home.Support us on Patreon

Lynette Hooker disappeared after falling from a dinghy in dark, choppy waters near Elbow Cay in the Bahamas on April 4, 2026. Her husband, Brian Hooker, returned alone. As the search turned up nothing, questions began to surface about the conditions, the timeline, and Brian’s account of that night.Support us on PatreonSources:https://www.cbsnews.com/news/lynette-hooker-husband-brian-messages/https://nypost.com/2026/04/17/us-news/first-photos-of-boat-lynette-hooker-was-sailing-when-she-vanished-in-bahamas/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H71r6cv-6mYhttps://nypost.com/2026/04/17/us-news/first-photos-of-boat-lynette-hooker-was-sailing-when-she-vanished-in-bahamas/https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15712585/lynette-hooker-missing-daughter-husband-accident-search.htmlhttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15715489/lynette-hooker-missing-bahamas-daughter-husband-threatened-overboard.htmlhttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/lynette-hooker-missing-american-boater-bahamas-update/https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15715489/lynette-hooker-missing-bahamas-daughter-husband-threatened-overboard.htmlhttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/maps-brian-hooker-lynette-hooker-disappearance-bahamas/?intcid=CNM-00-10abd1hhttps://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/lynette-hooker-woman-missing-bahamas-was-previously-arrested-domestic-rcna267417https://www.cbsnews.com/news/brian-hooker-leaves-bahamas-amid-search-missing-wife-to-be-with-ailing-mother/?intcid=CNM-00-10abd1hhttps://open.spotify.com/episode/6VGHqPPPgtYh8gCM17BQPA?si=PF8t--QSTCuo9enlwwOavA&pi=Mya1Bp5bQLuxZ&nd=1&dlsi=176d5c76f46e4289https://www.cbsnews.com/news/brian-hooker-lynette-wife-disappearance-bahamas-messages/ 

Michael Severance was a decorated Air Force staff sergeant from Lee, Maine — a young man known for his integrity, his loyalty, and his love of dancing the Texas two-step. In January 2005, just months into a troubled marriage to a West Texas veterinarian named Wendi Davidson, Mike vanished without a trace. His truck, his wallet, and his cell phone were all left behind. For weeks, investigators chased dead ends while Mike's family in Maine waited desperately for answers.What they eventually found would shock everyone who had known him. What followed was a complex investigation, a bitter custody battle over Mike's infant son, and a legal case full of twists that left his family feeling that true justice was never fully served.Mike survived five combat deployments to some of the most dangerous places on earth. Evil found him in his own home.Listen to part 2 today: https://patreon.com/lovemarrykillSources:Fanning, Diane. A Poisoned Passion: A Young Mother, Her War Hero Husband, and the Marriage that Ended in Murder. St. Martin's Paperbacks, 2009Snapped, S27 E9, “What Happened to Michael Severance?” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qny3AAilUI8 ABC 20/20, S44 E19, “Dead Man Talking”McCullagh, Declan. "Police Blotter: Murderer nabbed via tracking, Web search." CNET, 18 Mar. 2008, "SSGT MICHAEL SEVERANCE." Bangor Daily News, 25 Sept. 2008"Veterinarian sentenced to 25 years for husband's murder." American Veterinary Medical Association, 15 Nov. 2006"Inmate Information Details: DAVIDSON, WENDI MAE." Texas Department of Criminal Justice"Parole Review Information: DAVIDSON, WENDI MAE." Texas Department of Criminal JusticeWendi Mae Davidson v. Judy Kay Davidson and Robert Lloyd Davidson. No. 03-13-00522-CV. Texas Court of Appeals, Third District, at Austin, 20 May 2014. Justia Law, justia.com"Wendi Mae Davidson's first network prison interview: 20/20 ‘Dead Man Talking’ Preview." YouTube, uploaded by ABC News

A man named Arthur Knight was admitted to a hospital in Glasgow, Scotland, suffering from COVID-19. But as investigators began to look closer, they believed Arthur Knight wasn’t who he claimed to be.Authorities alleged he was actually Nicholas Alahverdian — a Rhode Island fugitive accused of fraud, sexual assault, and of faking his own death. What followed was an international legal battle, disputed identities, and a story filled with deception, reinvention, and a dramatic fight over extradition.Support us on PatreonSources:https://www.peacocktv.com/watch/playback/vod/_/517c2093-c1b7-3139-9ae2-168153270b8a Rossi: A Fugitive Faking Death (US) Imposter: The Man Who Came Back From the Dead (UK)https://everloved.com/life-of/nicholas-alahverdian/obituary/ obituaryhttps://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/01/27/nick-alahverdian-reported-dead-but-police-kept-looking-him/4279389001/https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c2349d9k999ohttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/oct/20/nicholas-rossi-fake-death-rape-convictionhttps://turnto10.com/news/local/nicholas-alahverdian-rape-case-allegations-charges-provo-salt-lake-county-utah-scotland-ireland-faked-death-rossi-arthur-knight-state-house-department-children-youth-families-extraditionhttps://www.thetimes.com/uk/scotland/article/fugitive-rapist-nicholas-rossi-caused-chaos-while-in-prison-55twwhczrhttps://komonews.com/news/nation-world/nicholas-rossi-sentenced-to-5-years-to-life-in-prison-for-salt-lake-county-rape-convictionhttps://www.newspapers.com/image/1235740141/?match=1&terms=nicholas%20rossihttps://www.newspapers.com/image/1235740141/?match=1&terms=nicholas%20rossihttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cg50eeqzegjohttps://www.thetimes.com/uk/scotland/article/us-rapist-nicholas-rossi-jailed-10-years-two-women-sqq8wwmnk?utm_source=chatgpt.comhttps://web.archive.org/web/20151203132528/https://www.wpri.com/2013/08/22/suit-against-dcyf-settled//https://turnto10.com/news/local/rhode-island-child-welfare-reform-advocate-dies-of-cancerDateline season 33, episode 10 The Man of Many Faces Dateline season 31, episode 28 Dead Man TalkingI am not Nicholas Podcast by Jane MacSorley and BBC (available on Audible)

To the outside world, Ted Ammon had built the kind of life most people only dream about — a self-made Wall Street titan worth nearly $100 million, a Hamptons beach mansion, and twin children he adored. But behind the facade, his marriage to the brilliant, volatile Generosa had curdled into something dangerous. A bitter divorce, a secret affair, and a brash Long Island electrician with a criminal record had pushed an already unstable situation to the breaking point.When Ted's business partner flew out to the East Hampton beach house one October morning, what he found inside would haunt him forever. Thirty or more blows to the head. Stun gun burns. And not a single witness in sight.No murder weapon. No DNA. No fingerprints. Just a dead man in a mansion.Support us on Patreon

To the outside world, Ted Ammon had built the kind of life most people only dream about — a self-made Wall Street titan worth nearly $100 million, a Hamptons beach mansion, and twin children he adored. But behind the facade, his marriage to the brilliant, volatile Generosa had curdled into something dangerous. A bitter divorce, a secret affair, and a brash Long Island electrician with a criminal record had pushed an already unstable situation to the breaking point.When Ted's business partner flew out to the East Hampton beach house one October morning, what he found inside would haunt him forever. Thirty or more blows to the head. Stun gun burns. And not a single witness in sight.No murder weapon. No DNA. No fingerprints. Just a dead man in a mansion.Listen to part 2 today on PatreonSources:Crowley, Kieran. Almost Paradise: The Murder of Multimillionaire Ted Ammon in the Hamptons—America's Playground of the Rich and Famous. St. Martin's Paperbacks, 2005."Danny Pelosi: Wife Had Ted Ammon Killed." East Hampton, NY Patch, Patch Media, 7 Mar. 2012."Dominick Dunne's power,privilege and justice - Rich Man Poor Man {Regal}." YouTube, uploaded by Regal.Flynn, Sheila. "The murder that shook the Hamptons: A picture-perfect family, a savage bludgeoning – and a shocking twist." The Independent, 29 Jul. 2024.59 Middle Lane. Directed by Greg Ammon, GoDigital, 2015. Fandango at Home (Vudu).Landes, Jennifer. "The Ammon Children, 11 Years Later." The East Hampton Star, 9 Oct. 2012.Leung, Rebecca. "Part III: Murder In The Hamptons." CBS News, 10 Feb. 2004.Sengupta, Sounak. "Ted Ammon Murder: Where is Daniel Pelosi Now?" The Cinemaholic, 30 Jul. 2024

In December 2003 in Sugar Land, Texas, the Whitaker family had a special celebratory dinner for their son’s impending college graduation but the night ended in unthinkable tragedy. Two of the four family members were brutally gunned down in front of their home while the other two sustained serious wounds. What initially appeared to be an interrupted burglary, unraveled into a sinister betrayal. As investigators dug deeper into the crime, they uncovered a yearslong murder plot involving deception, a lost son’s search for vengeance, and a father’s unlikely forgiveness. This is the unforgettable story of the Whitaker family.Support us on PatreonSources:Whitaker, Kent. (2008). Murder by Family: The Incredible True Story of a Son’s Treachery and a Father’s Forgiveness. Howard Books. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZi3AHqdtxI 48 Hourshttps://www.southernfriedtruecrime.com/whitaker-family-massacrehttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/bart-whitaker-sugar-land-texas-murders-father-fights-to-save-son-from-execution/https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5425323/Bart-Whitaker-escapes-execution-Texas.htmlhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Thomas_Bartlett_Whitaker#cite_note-3https://www.minutesbeforesix.com/MB6Files/2012/First%20Amended%20Petition%20for%20Writ%20of%20Habeas%20Corpus%20-%20for%20web.pdfhttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/8564976/patricia_ann-whitakerhttps://gov.texas.gov/news/post/governor-abbott-commutes-death-sentence-of-thomas-bartlett-whitakerhttps://www.newspapers.com/image/403995572/?match=1&terms=Thomas%20Bartlett%20Whitakerhttps://www.newspapers.com/image/1219647473/?match=1&terms=%22Bart%20Whitaker%22https://www.paramountpressexpress.com/cbs-entertainment/shows/48-hours/releases/?view=51704-a-texas-man-targeted-by-a-hit-man-fights-for-the-life-of-the-person-who-ordered-the-murders-his-son-in-48-hours-sugar-land-life-or-deathThe Whitaker Family: Murder and Treachery in Sugar Landhttps://www.newspapers.com/image/1216161432/?match=1&terms=%22Bart%20Whitaker%22 

To the neighbors in his exclusive New Jersey enclave, Dr. Jonathan Nyce was a "gentle giant" — a brilliant molecular biologist on the verge of a billion-dollar medical breakthrough. But behind the 21-room mansion and the 6,000 tulips in the drive, the "perfect" marriage he shared with his wife, Michelle, was a facade built on secrets, financial ruin, and a suffocating need for control.When Michelle’s body was discovered in her Land Cruiser at the bottom of a frozen ravine on a cold January morning, it looked like a tragic accident. However, investigators soon found that the math didn’t add up. Support us on PatreonJoin our March Madness bracket

To the neighbors in his exclusive New Jersey enclave, Dr. Jonathan Nyce was a "gentle giant" — a brilliant molecular biologist on the verge of a billion-dollar medical breakthrough. But behind the 21-room mansion and the 6,000 tulips in the drive, the "perfect" marriage he shared with his wife, Michelle, was a facade built on secrets, financial ruin, and a suffocating need for control.When Michelle’s body was discovered in her Land Cruiser at the bottom of a frozen ravine on a cold January morning, it looked like a tragic accident. However, investigators soon found that the math didn’t add up.Listen to part 2 on Patreon nowJoin our March Madness bracketsSources:"Collegeville Man Sentenced to 97 Months in Prison for Scheme to Sell Fraudulent Canine Cancer Drugs to Pet Owners." U.S. Department of Justice, U.S. Attorney's Office, Eastern District of Pennsylvania, 16 Feb. 2024."Forensic Files season 11." Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 31 May 2024, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Forensic_Files_season_11&oldid=1295790162.Glatt, John. Never Leave Me: An Obsessive Husband, an Unfaithful Wife, a Brutal Murder. St. Martin's Paperbacks, 2006.Grande, Todd. "Dr. Jonathan Nyce Case Analysis | What is Passion / Provocation Manslaughter?" YouTube, uploaded by Dr. Todd Grande."John Glatt." Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 20 June 2024, https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=John_Glatt&oldid=1318996874.Miller, Allie. "Former drug exec who killed wife in 2004 now in trouble for selling fake cancer cures for dogs." PhillyVoice, 5 Feb. 2020."Remembering Michelle Nyce." The FilAm, 6 Dec. 2011.State of New Jersey v. Jonathan Nyce. No. A-1516-05T4. Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division. 7 May 2009. Justia Law.USA v. Jonathan Nyce. No. 24-1319. U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit. 22 Feb. 2024. Justia Dockets.Vanapalli, Viswa. "Michelle Nyce Murder: Where is Jonathan Nyce Now?" The Cinemaholic, 8 Jan. 2022.

In 2016, in Rochester, New York, Laura and Craig Rideout were going through a bitter divorce that pitted the couple’s seven children against their father. When Craig's body was found in the woods just hours after his disappearance, suspicion quickly fell on Laura and her boyfriend, Paul “PJ” Tucci. But as the story unfolded, it revealed a shocking betrayal of a loving father by his own family.Support us on PatreonSourceshttps://www.peacocktv.com/watch/playback/vod/GMO_00000000334998_01/c667c682-6fe3-39b6-a974-a355b8ddba64?orig_ref=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.google.com%2F Dateline The Devil’s Bathtub Season 25, Episode 48https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2017/08/13/surveillance-videos-show-tucci-rideouts-hours-before-murder/539677001/ surveillance footage from Walmarthttps://medium.com/@deborahhalber/the-untidy-murder-of-craig-rideout-275506da6cedhttps://www.reddit.com/r/UnresolvedMysteries/comments/mz2vix/craig_rideout_casedevils_bathtub_did_pj_get_away/ good write-up on Reddithttps://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2018/07/19/craig-rideout-murder-anniversary-paul-tucci-laura-colin-alex-where-they-now/778756002/ pictureshttps://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2018/07/19/craig-rideout-murder-anniversary-paul-tucci-laura-colin-alex-where-they-now/778756002/?gnt-cfr=1&gca-cat=p&gca-uir=true&gca-epti=z114741v114741d--52--b--52--&gca-ft=150&gca-ds=sophihttps://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2017/09/23/craig-rideout-murder-what-nbc-dateline-didnt-tell-you-about-case/676837001/https://13wham.com/news/local/new-evidence-the-rideout-jury-never-heardhttps://www.whec.com/archive/an-in-depth-look-at-the-rideout-family/https://www.whec.com/archive/laura-rideout-appeal-for-new-trial-denied/https://www.whec.com/archive/in-depth-colin-rideout-claims-his-mother-let-him-take-the-fall/https://www.whec.com/archive/in-depth-the-colin-rideout-interview/https://thecinemaholic.com/where-are-laura-colin-and-alexander-rideout-now/https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2017/10/04/paul-tucci-wife-death-liver-disease-rideout-murder-case/731153001/https://www.wxxinews.org/local-news/2016-12-02/four-indicted-in-the-death-of-craig-rideout-including-family-membershttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3709125/Mom-sons-accused-cleaning-blood-slaying-victims-home.htmlhttps://www.whec.com/archive/an-in-depth-look-at-the-rideout-family/https://www.newspapers.com/image/721723185/?match=1&terms=craig%20rideouthttps://source.colostate.edu/parental-alienation-means-matters/#:~:text=Parental%20alienation%20is%20when%20one%20parent%20intentionally,ends%20or%20when%20they%20are%20still%20together

In July 2008, in the quiet suburb of Cary, North Carolina, Nancy and Brad Cooper appeared to have it all: two beautiful daughters, a picture-perfect life, and a circle of close-knit friends. But behind closed doors, their marriage was unraveling. When Nancy vanished after a routine morning run, the investigation revealed cracks in their carefully constructed world—and left a trail of questions that still linger.Original Love Marry Kill air date: 8/4/2025Support us on Patreon

In July 2008, in the quiet suburb of Cary, North Carolina, Nancy and Brad Cooper appeared to have it all: two beautiful daughters, a picture-perfect life, and a circle of close-knit friends. But behind closed doors, their marriage was unraveling. When Nancy vanished after a routine morning run, the investigation revealed cracks in their carefully constructed world—and left a trail of questions that still linger.Original Love Marry Kill air date: 7/28/2025Support us on PatreonSources:Lamb, Amanda. Love Lies: A True Story of Marriage and Murder in the Suburbs. Diversion Books (2015). Kindle Edition. Blanchard, Lynne. Framed: An Examination of the Nancy Cooper Murder Case. Self-published (2015). Kindle Edition https://www.wral.com/story/911-calls-in-nancy-cooper-s-death-released/3248238/ 911 callhttps://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna25723445https://globalnews.ca/news/7479909/brad-cooper-north-carolina-murder-prison-release/https://nancycooper.blogspot.com/https://justiceforbradcooper.wordpress.com/

In July 2023, the small, rural town of Leongatha in Victoria, Australia was thrust into the spotlight after a family lunch ended in unthinkable tragedy. Erin Patterson, a quiet, separated mother of two, prepared a homemade meal for her in-laws, but within days, three were dead and one was left clinging to life. Was it a heartbreaking accident or something far more sinister? In this episode, we discuss complicated family dynamics, growing suspicion, and lingering questions surrounding a lunch that devastated a family and shocked not just Australia, but the world.Original Love Marry Kill air date: 7/21/2025Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/LoveMarryKillSources:The Mushroom Cook PodcastThe Mushroom Trialhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFRwU47pKic 60 Minutes Australiahttps://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/07/world/australia/mushroom-poisoning-trial-verdict.html?searchResultPosition=1https://www.rbg.vic.gov.au/science/herbarium/death-cap/https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c77n2yykzrjohttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdx554n1x0wohttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdx5e9dldqwohttps://people.com/woman-accused-killing-three-with-poisonous-meal-says-exotic-mushrooms-have-more-flavor-court-11747054https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g8zr16y21ohttps://apnews.com/article/australia-poisonous-mushroom-murder-c0e545567d6bdccc266f342a2ee7b192https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g8zr16y21ohttps://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdx554n1x0wohttps://www.news.com.au/national/victoria/courts-law/black-tarp-installed-around-mushroom-cook-erin-pattersons-home-before-guilty-verdict-reached/news-story/efb14aaa35823669e8690be9bc6cfa72https://www.news.com.au/national/victoria/courts-law/erin-patterson-trial-exhibits-and-pictures-shown-to-the-jury-released-by-victorian-supreme-court/news-story/1aaee1b5445fa0f69740beccd207004dhttps://theqldr.com.au/crime-law-and-justice/2025/05/22/patterson-22/https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14231137/The-deadly-poison-bodies-three-women-killed-horror-Christmas-dinner-police-set-dig-months-dead-husband-woman-prepared-food-poisoned.htmlhttps://www.kpbs.org/news/international/2025/05/02/an-australian-woman-is-on-trial-for-murder-by-toxic-mushrooms-heres-what-to-know?utm_source=chatgpt.comhttps://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14888065/Details-emerge-PARTY-Erin-Patterson-threw-night-arrest-mysterious-break-ins-Leongatha-home-handcuffed.htmlhttps://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/society/shroom-service_fewer-mushroom-identification-centres-more-poisonings/45228910https://www.cnn.com/2023/12/29/health/mushrooms-poisoning-foraging/index.htmlhttps://7news.com.au/news/inmate-claims-she-fell-ill-after-eating-meal-prepared-by-mushroom-murderer-erin-patterson--c-19283609https://thenightly.com.au/australia/victoria/erin-patterson-dr-chris-webster-reveals-why-he-faces-losing-his-job-after-speaking-out-about-mushroom-killer-c-19306978

When 29-year-old Michelle Young was found dead in her Raleigh, North Carolina home, the discovery sent shockwaves through her family, her circle of friends, and the community. Michelle was married, the mother of a toddler, and expecting her second child. She was beautiful, bright, and driven; by all accounts, a woman with so much ahead of her. Michelle’s brutal murder baffled the quiet suburban neighborhood and prompted a frustrating investigation that would grow increasingly complicated by the lack of cooperation from Michelle’s husband. Her marriage to 32-year-old Jason Young had been troubled from the beginning, but at the time of her death, he was reportedly hundreds of miles away on a business trip. As detectives began piecing together the timeline, unsettling questions began to surface. Who would do this to a young mother in her own home? Could it have been a random act of violence, or was the truth far closer to home? The investigation uncovered complicated relationships, emotional wounds, and evidence that raised more questions than answers. In this episode, we explore the case that shook Raleigh and pushed the justice system to its limits before any sense of resolution was found.Original Love Marry Kill air date: 7/14/2025Support us on Patreon

When 29-year-old Michelle Young was found dead in her Raleigh, North Carolina home, the discovery sent shockwaves through her family, her circle of friends, and the community. Michelle was married, the mother of a toddler, and expecting her second child. She was beautiful, bright, and driven; by all accounts, a woman with so much ahead of her. Michelle’s brutal murder baffled the quiet suburban neighborhood and prompted a frustrating investigation that would grow increasingly complicated by the lack of cooperation from Michelle’s husband. Her marriage to 32-year-old Jason Young had been troubled from the beginning, but at the time of her death, he was reportedly hundreds of miles away on a business trip. As detectives began piecing together the timeline, unsettling questions began to surface. Who would do this to a young mother in her own home? Could it have been a random act of violence, or was the truth far closer to home? The investigation uncovered complicated relationships, emotional wounds, and evidence that raised more questions than answers. In this episode, we explore the case that shook Raleigh and pushed the justice system to its limits before any sense of resolution was found.Original Love Marry Kill air date: 7/7/2025Support us on PatreonSources:Epstein, Steven (2019) . Murder on Birchleaf Drive. Black Lyon Publishing. Blanchard, Lynne (2016). Absence of Evidence: An Examination of the Michelle Young Murder Casehttps://www.redfin.com/NC/Raleigh/5108-Birchleaf-Dr-27606/home/41167194https://www.wral.com/story/9725672/https://www.drugs.com/sfx/pancof-pd-side-effects.htmlhttps://www.wral.com/story/michelle-young-murder-case-timeline-of-events/9662412/https://www.newspapers.com/image/659721997/?match=1&terms=Jason%20Young%20Michelle%20Young\https://www.newspapers.com/image/657981908/?match=1&terms=%22Michelle%20Young%22https://nrlc.org/federal/unbornvictims/statehomicidelaws092302/https://www.newspapers.com/image/657995236/?terms=%22Michelle%20Young%22https://www.peacocktv.com/watch/playback/vod/GMO_00000000410634_01/bdc6741f-c7e7-3a5a-96ad-bfd733d43477

In November 2001, beloved medical resident Andrew Bagby was found brutally murdered in a Pennsylvania park. The prime suspect, his former girlfriend Dr. Shirley Turner, immediately fled to St. John’s, Newfoundland, where she revealed she was pregnant with Andrew’s child. What followed was a complex, years-long international legal battle that pitted Andrew’s grieving parents against a foreign justice system in a remote, windswept province. The case ultimately centered on controversial bail decisions and the struggle to protect a child amidst a high-stakes extradition process, eventually sparking landmark legislative changes in Canadian law.Support us on PatreonSources:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l5CPymqg4kIBagby, David. (2007) Dance with the Devil: A Murder of Memoir and Loss. Diversion Books (ebook). ​​www.ourcommons.ca/DocumentViewer/en/40-3/just/meeting-2/evidencehttps://archive.org/details/WBAL_20100724_010000_Dateline_NBC/start/7140/end/7200 Dateline https://www.childandyouthadvocate.nl.ca/files/turner-v1.pdfhttps://dearzachary.com/PDF/turner-v1.pdfhttps://www.newspapers.com/image/496421855/?match=1&terms=Shirley%20Jane%20Turnerhttps://www.newspapers.com/image/1223729029/?match=1&terms=%22Shirley%20Jane%20Turner%22https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=bR2o8-0bMlc&list=FLI1etmqmsqvUsDHcuE5cQ2Q&index=3 UPDATEhttps://dearzachary.com/press/PDFs/News/The%20Telegram%20-%20Scarred%20by%20Murder.pdfhttps://www.documentary.org/online-feature/meet-filmmakers-kurt-kuenne-dear-zachary-letter-son-about-his-father

In August 1989, José, 45, and Kitty Menendez, 47, were shot to death in their Beverly Hills home. Their sons, Lyle, 18, and Erik, 21, would later confess to the killings—setting off one of the most polarizing murder trials in American history. What initially looked like a mob-style hit unraveled into a story of family control, extreme dysfunction, and disturbing allegations of long-term sexual abuse. The trials exposed the private life of a wealthy, image-driven family and forced the public to confront uncomfortable questions about trauma, masculinity, and male child sexual abuse.Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/LoveMarryKill

On Valentine’s Day 2006, Cory Lovelace was found dead in her Quincy, Illinois home, her cause of death undetermined. Eight years later, her husband, Curt Lovelace, a former star football player, prosecutor, and school board president, long regarded as a hometown hero, was charged with her murder shocking the community. The state’s case hinged on disputed forensic timelines, interpretations of rigor mortis, and private struggles within the marriage that had largely remained hidden. Support us on PatreonSourceshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FlQCAYGiPcwhttps://www.wgem.com/2022/07/09/lovelace-lawsuit-ending-with-settlement/ https://www.sj-r.com/story/news/crime/2014/10/13/ex-prosecutor-talk-town-after/36184784007/https://www.whig.com/archive/article/judge-orders-lovelace-to-sit-for-additional-deposition-in-civil-case-against-quincy-adams-county/article_3ed0a47a-6959-5db0-87bd-1fc0652102bb.htmlhttps://apnews.com/article/illinois-quincy-dca24d0af9994e9cbc46dbac9104bc99https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/cory-and-curtis-lovelace-murder-case-death-on-valentines-day/2/https://www.newspapers.com/image/978839851/?match=4&terms=%22curtis%20lovelace%22https://www.newspapers.com/image/241923835/?match=1&terms=%22Cory%20Lovelace%22%20https://www.newspapers.com/image/241918492/?match=1&terms=%22Cory%20Lovelace%22%20https://www.newspapers.com/image/977720548/?match=1https://www.whig.com/archive/article/final-arguments-complete-jury-to-continue-deliberations-friday/article_4e601bd4-6f79-51cd-9c03-65eac97b7b13.htmlhttps://www.whig.com/archive/article/obrien-quincy-police-chief-reluctantly-walks-into-national-spotlight/article_fed269d9-7100-5011-8fd4-24a44fd317d2.htmlhttps://www.newspapers.com/image/241923835/?match=1&terms=%22Cory%20Lovelace%22%20https://www.whig.com/archive/article/lovelace-jury-unable-to-reach-verdict-after-16-hours-new-trial-set-for-may-31/article_985ea9c9-753e-5003-94fe-433c5c1eba18.html

In August 1989, José, 45, and Kitty Menendez, 47, were shot to death in their Beverly Hills home. Their sons, Lyle, 18, and Erik, 21, would later confess to the killings—setting off one of the most polarizing murder trials in American history. What initially looked like a mob-style hit unraveled into a story of family control, extreme dysfunction, and disturbing allegations of long-term sexual abuse. The trials exposed the private life of a wealthy, image-driven family and forced the public to confront uncomfortable questions about trauma, masculinity, and male child sexual abuse.Listen to all three parts today on Patreon: https://patreon.com/LoveMarryKill

In August 1989, José, 45, and Kitty Menendez, 47, were shot to death in their Beverly Hills home. Their sons, Lyle, 18, and Erik, 21, would later confess to the killings—setting off one of the most polarizing murder trials in American history. What initially looked like a mob-style hit unraveled into a story of family control, extreme dysfunction, and disturbing allegations of long-term sexual abuse. The trials exposed the private life of a wealthy, image-driven family and forced the public to confront uncomfortable questions about trauma, masculinity, and male child sexual abuse.Listen to all three parts today on Patreon: https://patreon.com/LoveMarryKillSources:https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/722-N-Elm-Dr-Beverly-Hills-CA-90210/20519601_zpid/? Menendez homeRand, Robert. (2024). The Menendez Murders: The Shocking Untold Story of the Menendez Family and the Killings that Stunned the Nation. (Kindle Edition). BenBella Books. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siC_dsDXgKI Oziel’s tapehttps://crimetimelines.com/wp-content/uploads/Letter-from-Erik-Menendez-to-Andy-Cano.pdfhttps://crimetimelines.com/wp-content/uploads/2018-04-10-Letter-from-Marta-Cano.pdfhttps://abcnews.go.com/US/menendez-brothers-burst-tears-emotional-prison-reunion-decades/story?id=54281350 Barbara Walters interviewhttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/menendez-brothers-lyle-erik-abuse-claims-supported-by-newly-discovered-evidence-48-hours/https://www.nytimes.com/2025/05/09/us/menendez-brothers-chicken-wing-business.htmlhttps://www.thesecondserve.com/searching-for-craig-cignarelli/https://www.biography.com/movies-tv/a64768423/jose-menendez-factshttps://www.biography.com/movies-tv/a62368160/how-accurate-is-monsters-menendezDavis, WG. (2025). Bloodstained Privilege: The Menendez Brothers. (Kindle Edition). Diamondback Publishers International. https://abc3340.com/news/nation-world/menendez-brothers-lyle-erik-jose-kitty-double-murder-murders-killings-homicide-sexual-abuse-allegations-predator-evidence-letter-trial-convicted-true-crime-beverly-hills-home-los-angeles-californiahttps://archive.vanityfair.com/article/1994/3/menendez-justicehttp://menendezmurders.com/laybpy-march-1991-killing-jose-menendez/https://www.hulu.com/watch/a1ef53b8-4d85-4fac-a73c-073ef072692ehttps://www.newspapers.com/image/155330669/?clipping_id=157760847https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/1153/kitty-menendezhttps://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/erik-menendez-wife-tammis-relationship-timeline-conjugal-visits-more/https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/1995/08/23/the-return-of-the-brothers-grim/6d9fe6c7-2676-4bdf-a60d-2f48ff7361dc/https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/erik-menendez-wife-hopes-home-165937004.htmlhttps://abcnews.go.com/US/menendez-brothers-burst-tears-emotional-prison-reunion-decades/story?id=54281350https://www.newsweek.com/menendez-brothers-netflix-monsters-case-lyle-erik-parents-1963308https://www.cnn.com/2007/US/law/12/10/court.archive.menendez2/index.html?_s=PM:US

When Susan Kuhnhausen came home from work on a September evening in 2006, she noticed something felt…off. Minutes later, a man charged at her from the shadows with a hammer in hand. What followed was a shocking and harrowing fight for survival—and an investigation that uncovered a dark and twisted plot involving betrayal, manipulation, and a hitman with a violent past. This week, we tell the story of Susan and Michael Kuhnhausen, a case that forces us to ask: how well can you ever really know the person you married?Original Love Marry Kill air date: 6/30/2025Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/LoveMarryKillSources:https://www.wweek.com/news/2016/08/17/a-hit-man-came-to-kill-susan-kuhnhausen-she-survived-he-didnt/Who the (Bleep) Did I Marry? S2 E14, “No Bigger Gamble”https://blurredbylines.com/articles/susan-kuhnhausen-walters-survivor-hitman-portland/https://www.oregonlive.com/politics/2014/06/portlander_who_hired_hitman_to.htmlhttps://www.cbsnews.com/news/intruder-killed-by-nurse-was-hit-man/https://www.reddit.com/r/TrueCrimeDiscussion/comments/1f7i45a/surviving_the_unthinkable_the_susan_kuhnhausen/ https://www.oregonlive.com/portland/2014/04/woman_who_fatally_strangled_hi.html https://www.facebook.com/Susan.WaltersRN Martinis, Cheryl. “Lincoln City woman’s threats allegedly led to her rape, death.” The Oregonian, Jan. 25, 1994, p. B10.Bernstein, Maxine. “Intruder strangled by nurse: A hitman?” The Oregonian, Sep. 15, 2006, p. A1.Peterson, Anne M. “Police say nurse killed ‘hit man’”. The Huntsville Times, Sep. 17, 2006, p. A16.Associated Press. “Portland man accused of murder-for-hire plot denied release on bail.” The Bulletin (Bend, Oregon), Dec. 30, 2006, p. C3.Saker, Anne. “Man admits plot to kill his wife.” The Oregonian, Aug. 30, 2007, p. B1. Saker, Anne. “‘I am damaged. But I am not destroyed.” The Oregonian, Sep. 8, 2007, p. A1. Green, Aimee. “Jury grants $1 million to wife in murder plot.” The Oregonian, Mar. 7, 2008, p. B4.Tara the hero cat: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEa6jZv-Khc 

On the night of November 8, 1983, David Hendricks returned home from a business trip to find his wife, Susan, and their three young children brutally murdered in their beds. They had been killed with an axe and a butcher knife—both from the family home. Investigators quickly turned their focus to David. There were no signs of forced entry, the burglary attempt seemed staged, and there were no other viable suspects. It was called the “cleanest bloody crime scene”. David’s unemotional demeanor, strange midnight business trip, and seemingly rehearsed account raised suspicions, and the coroner’s estimate of the time of death—based on the children’s stomach contents—suggested the murders occurred before David left for his trip. Prosecutors theorized he was growing restless in his strict religious life and may have killed his family to escape it. Did David Hendricks kill his family or was it an intruder?Original Love Marry Kill air date: 6/23/2025Support us on Patreon

On the night of November 8, 1983, David Hendricks returned home from a business trip to find his wife, Susan, and their three young children brutally murdered in their beds. They had been killed with an axe and a butcher knife—both from the family home. Investigators quickly turned their focus to David. There were no signs of forced entry, the burglary attempt seemed staged, and there were no other viable suspects. It was called the “cleanest bloody crime scene”. David’s unemotional demeanor, strange midnight business trip, and seemingly rehearsed account raised suspicions, and the coroner’s estimate of the time of death—based on the children’s stomach contents—suggested the murders occurred before David left for his trip. Prosecutors theorized he was growing restless in his strict religious life and may have killed his family to escape it. Did David Hendricks kill his family or was it an intruder?Original Love Marry Kill air date: 6/16/2025Support us on PatreonSources:https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/313-Carl-Dr-Bloomington-IL-61704/76978912_zpid/ Hendrick’s househttps://www.hoopladigital.com/ebook/reasonable-doubt-steve-vogel/12113558https://www.newspapers.com/image/72563136/?match=1&terms=David%20Hendricks%20Jon%20Lewishttps://www.tampabay.com/archive/1997/09/14/murdered-family-follows-him-for-life/https://www.newspapers.com/search/results/?date-end=2025&date-start=1989&keyword=David+Hendricks+Jon+Lewis&publication-ids=3152®ion=us-il&sort=paper-date-aschttps://www.newspapers.com/image/75603388/?match=1&terms=David%20Hendricks%20Jon%20Lewishttps://www.newspapers.com/image/72939480/?match=1&terms=David%20Hendricks%20Jon%20Lewishttps://www.newspapers.com/image/504445477/?terms=%22David%20Hendricks%22https://www.newspapers.com/image/461418367/?match=1&terms=%22David%20Hendricks%22https://www.newspapers.com/image/73348247/?match=1&terms=Hendricks%20flunked%20polygraphhttps://www.newspapers.com/image/72539351/?match=1&terms=Testimony%20on%20Hendricks%E2%80%99%20ex-brother-in-law%20barred.

Content warning: This episode contains discussions of domestic violence, mental illness, suicide, and graphic violence that may be disturbing to some listeners. Listener discretion is strongly advised.Katherine Knight was known in her small Australian town in New South Wales, Aberdeen, as tough, unpredictable, and deeply troubled.  She had a history of violent relationships, a fierce temper, and a dark past that few dared to challenge.  When she entered a new relationship in the late 1990s, friends and family were concerned—but no one could have predicted how it would end. In this episode, we explore the life of Katherine Knight, the red flags that were ignored, and the events that led to one of the most infamous criminal cases in Australian history.Original Love Marry Kill air date: 6/9/2025Support us on Patreon.Sources:Man-Eater: The Terrifying True Story of Cannibal Killer Katherine Knight by Ryan Green (2019) self-publishedhttps://www.amazon.com/Blood-Stain-Peter-Lalor/dp/1865088781 https://www.hoopladigital.com/audiobook/green-is-the-new-black-james-phelps/12249267https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/real-life/true-stories/cops-horrific-discovery-inside-wa-home-still-haunts-them/news-story/73553ade114298cf8bfda4730d845e5bhttps://www.adelaidenow.com.au/lifestyle/relationships/queen-bee-cannibal-killer-katherine-knights-life-in-prison-where-shes-known-as-the-nanna/news-story/e6f5e013f7be2c6328eb40029e0715b2https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rdd1uvku8pkhttps://murderpedia.org/female.K/k/knight-katherine.htmhttps://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/445897/katherine-knights-home-movies/

Melissa Dawn Patton grew up in a deeply unstable environment and spent much of her life trying to build something safer for herself and her children. Quiet, shy, and trusting, she married young, became a mother almost immediately, and hoped that starting her own family would bring the stability she never had.Instead, her life became increasingly chaotic. By her early twenties, Melissa was working long hours and trying to leave a volatile, abusive marriage. In late 1998, she disappeared. What followed was years of silence. The only people searching for answers were her family.Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lovemarrykillSources:Brown, I. (2024, August 28). Husband indicted in cold case murder of serial killer’s daughter. Court TV.Cavallier, A. (2025, August 14). How the capture of a serial killer father led to a breakthrough in his own daughter’s separate murder case. The Independent. https://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/americas/crime/cold-case-murder-atlanta-melissa-wolfenbarger-b2807816.html Cavallier, A. (2025). Murder victim’s daughter testifies about chilling statements her father allegedly made about how to hide a body. The Independent.Georgia General Assembly. (2023). House Bill 88 (SUB): Coleman-Baker Act.Multimedia and Research NotesJustice Is A Process!!!! (2025). Prosecutor's Nightmare: DNA Evidence EXCLUDES Defendant | GA v. Wolfenbarger Day 4 [Video transcript]. YouTube.McCollum, S. (Host). (2023, February). Melissa Wolfenbarger: Joseph Scott Morgan’s Insight on Melissa’s case | Part 6 (No. 6). In Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum. https://omny.fm/shows/zone-7-with-sheryl-mccollum/melissa-wolfenbarger-joseph-scott-morgan-s-insight [Unknown Author]. (n.d.). Melissa Wolfenbarger research and trial notes.r/CrackedColdCases. (2025). 1998: Melissa Wolfenbarger: A serial killer's daughter was decapitated two decades ago. A jury found her husband not guilty for murder. Reddit.Unidentified Wiki. (n.d.). Melissa Wolfenbarger. Fandom. https://unidentified-awareness.fandom.com/wiki/Melissa_Wolfenbarger Wikipedia. (n.d.). Carl Patton. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carl_Patton Trial Transcripts (Court TV / Law & Crime)Court TV. (2025). GA v. Christopher Wolfenbarger: Trial Proceedings [Transcripts including Opening Statements, Closing Arguments, and Testimony]. https://www.courttv.com/news/ga-v-christopher-wolfenbarger-killers-daughter-murder-trial/ Zone 7 with Sheryl McCollum podcast, 9 part series starting 2/22/20231978.10.25 https://www.newspapers.com/image/972932676/2003.03.07 https://www.newspapers.com/image/422942105/2003.03.08 https://www.newspapers.com/image/422952543/2003.03.19 https://www.newspapers.com/image/423005666/2003.04.10 https://www.newspapers.com/image/424565593/2003.04.15 https://www.newspapers.com/image/424569729/2003.06.22 https://www.newspapers.com/image/649334787/2024.08.08 https://www.newspapers.com/image/1106352246/2024.09.16 https://www.newspapers.com/image/1120767255/2025.08.30 https://www.newspapers.com/image/1244409052/

In October 1999, 48-year-old librarian Gail Fulton was shot and killed outside the Lake Orion, Michigan library where she worked. What initially appeared to be a cold-blooded, random attack soon revealed itself as something far more personal—and far more calculated.At the center of the case: a crumbling marriage, a secret affair, and a woman named Donna Trapani who refused to be cast aside. The investigation uncovered a disturbing murder-for-hire plot involving a fake pregnancy, a forged suicide note, and three willing accomplices, all wrapped up in obsession, manipulation, and delusion.The story spans two years of emotional unraveling, culminating in a fatal encounter that shattered a family. This case raises complex questions about accountability, denial, and the consequences of ignoring red flags.Support us on PatreonOriginal Love Marry Kill air date: 6/2/2025

In October 1999, 48-year-old librarian Gail Fulton was shot and killed outside the Lake Orion, Michigan library where she worked. What initially appeared to be a cold-blooded, random attack soon revealed itself as something far more personal—and far more calculated.At the center of the case: a crumbling marriage, a secret affair, and a woman named Donna Trapani who refused to be cast aside. The investigation uncovered a disturbing murder-for-hire plot involving a fake pregnancy, a forged suicide note, and three willing accomplices, all wrapped up in obsession, manipulation, and delusion.The story spans two years of emotional unraveling, culminating in a fatal encounter that shattered a family. This case raises complex questions about accountability, denial, and the consequences of ignoring red flags.Original Love Marry Kill air date: 5/26/2025Support us on PatreonSources:Phelps, M. William. Kiss of the She-devil. 2013, Pinnacle Books. https://www.newspapers.com/image/760067552/Snapped, S28 E17, Donna Trapani.https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/223376204/dora-garzahttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/228199152/noe-chapa-garza

In January 1999, Miriam Illes was gunned down in her kitchen while on the phone with a friend. There were no witnesses. No fingerprints. And the few pieces of physical evidence—an oversized shoe print, a cigarette butt, and a homemade silencer—seemed to point nowhere.Her estranged husband, Dr. Richard Illes, was a respected heart surgeon with a thriving career, a new girlfriend, and a bitter custody battle underway. He also had an airtight alibi—until investigators started pulling at the seams.It was a murder that some called “almost perfect,” but ultimately it unraveled under the weight of its own misdirection. Anonymous letters, planted evidence, and a chilling unfinished manuscript brought one man’s elaborate plan crashing down.Was it a brilliant cover-up? Or a case of ego gone wrong?Support us on PatreonOriginal Love Marry Kill air date: 5/19/2025Sources:https://www.lycolaw.org/uploads/opinions/2005-Illes070805br.pdf The Perfect Murder, S1 E1, The Heart Shot.Kinney, David. “Reward offered in woman’s slaying.” The News Journal (Wilmington, Delaware), 04 Sep. 1999.Shellem, Pete. “Doctor objects to grand jury writ.” The Patriot-News (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania), 19 Jan. 2000.Beauge, John. “‘We’re looking for justice’.” The Patriot-News (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania), 09 Dec. 2001.Lewerenz, Dan. “Police: Silencer ties husband to wife’s killing.” Centre Daily Times, 19 Dec. 2002.Lewerenz, Dan. “Surgeon sniper shot wife: Police.” National Post, 20 Dec. 2002.Dale, Maryclaire. “Physician arrested in Spokane for 1999 Pennsylvania slaying.” The News Tribune (Tacoma, Washington), 23 Dec. 2002.Beauge, John. “Doctor wished wife dead, nurse testifies.” The Patriot-News (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania), 20 Feb. 2003.Lewerenz, Dan. “Nurse says doc wanted wife dead.” Press Enterprise (Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania), 21 Feb. 2003.Beauge, John. “Heart surgeon’s trial opens.” The Patriot-News (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania), 21 Jan. 2004.Beauge, John. “Suicide try lengthens mental hospital stay.” The Patriot-News (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania), 04 Mar. 2004.“Surgeon denies killing wife.” The Patriot-News (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania), 30 Mar. 2004.