LOVE MURDER
Jessie Pray and Andie Cassette team up each week to tell stories of love and relationships gone fatally wrong. This show is all about seemingly normal people driven to terrible madness by passion and rage. Hang out with your new best friends each week to discover how someone can go from sweet to murderous in the blink of an eye, and to hear all the ways murder can give love a real bad name.
Episodes
The Devastating Murder of Danielle Marshall
When a loving young mother is shot in cold blood, her nine-month-old daughter is left crying at the scene. Police interview several suspects, including her ex—the baby’s father—his current girlfriend, a man she had been dating, and another who wished he could.Sources:1. “Danielle Marshall Murder Back in Spotlight | 11alive.Com.” 11Alive.Com, 10 AD, https://www.11alive.
A Family Killed in Muscatine [Current Affairs]
This week on Love Murder Current Affairs, Jessie covers the devastating case out of Muscatine, Iowa, where police say a domestic dispute ended with Ryan McFarland killing his ex-wife Lisa and five of her children across three locations before taking his own life. Family GoFundMe: https://www.gofundme.com/f/johnathan-mcfarlandSources: https://apnews.com/article/03c85292f6bda89b524e728
Ye Olde Sapphic Slashing: Alice Mitchell and Freda Ward
A forbidden love affair turns deadly when one teenage girl brutally murders the object of her obsession in 1892 Memphis, Tennessee.Sources:1. Coe, Alexis. Alice + Freda Forever. Millbrook Press, 2019.2. News 3 Channel, https://wreg.com/news/1892-memphis-teen-female-love-affair-turned-murder-is-new-opera/. Accessed 3 May 2026.3. Find A Grave, https://www.finda
Myth and Murder in West Cork: The Story of Sophie Toscan du Plantier
Sophie Toscan du Plantier was a 39-year-old French producer, wife, and mother who traveled alone to her remote cottage in West Cork just before Christmas 1996. Two days later, she was found dead outside her gate, beaten beyond recognition, in a case that drew in Irish folklore, French cinema, a troubled local journalist, years of failed prosecutions, and a family’s long fight for justice
The Final Chapter for Three Infamous Women: Betty Broderick, Raynella Leath, and Claudine Longet [Current Affairs]
Three of our past subjects died this spring. Betty Broderick, who served 35 years for the 1989 La Jolla murders of her ex-husband Dan and his new wife Linda. Raynella Dossett Leath, the Tennessee nurse twice tried in the deaths of her district attorney husband and her second husband, and ultimately cleared. And Claudine Longet, the French-born singer whose 1976 shooting of Olympic skier S
Scandal at the Savoy: Marguerite Alibert & Ali Kamel Fahmy Bey
A tumultuous marriage between an Egyptian “prince” and a French courtesan with ties to the British Royal Family ends in murder at The Savoy in 1920’s London.Sources:1. Rose, Andrew. The Woman Before Wallis. Picador, 2013.2. Lady Killers. 1980.3. Leake, Natasha. “How a Beguiling French Courtesan Captured the Heart of a Young British Prince, in a Love Affair That Scandalised
Kouri Richins Gets Life and Alex Murdaugh Gets Another Trial [Current Affairs]
This week on Love Murder Current Affairs, Jessie and Andie cover two major updates in cases of love gone fatally wrong: Kouri Richins is sentenced to life without parole for the fentanyl poisoning murder of her husband Eric, and the South Carolina Supreme Court overturns Alex Murdaugh’s murder convictions after finding his trial was tainted by the court clerk’s improper comments to jurors
Murder on Bridle Path: Carol Kennedy and Steven DeMocker
When a beloved Arizona teacher, therapist, and artist is bludgeoned to death in her own home, suspicion falls on the two men who loved her — an ex-husband who couldn't accept the divorce, and the best friend living in her guest house. A phone call cut short, mysterious DNA under her fingernails, and a marriage that wouldn't die collide in a case that twists through an anonymous email, a c
A Houston Family Annihilation and a Miami Sentencing [Current Affairs]
This week on Current Affairs, two cases of love gone fatally wrong. In Houston, restaurateur Matthew Mitchell shot and killed his wife Thy and their two young children before turning the gun on himself, leaving the city's food scene and a tight-knit family in shock. In Miami, 18-year-old Jahara Malik was sentenced to 17 years for fatally stabbing her boyfriend Yahkeim "Keimo" Lollar in an
Bob Samuels and the Green Widow Murders
When a hardworking Hollywood cameraman is found shot dead in his Los Angeles home, police initially assume it’s a burglary gone wrong. With no forced entry and no stolen items, however, the investigation turns to personal vendettas, ultimately leading to the discovery of an additional linked murder and landing one of the perpetrators on death row.Sources:1. Dziemianowicz, Joe. “‘Gree
New Court Docs Reveal Grisly Allegations in the D4vd Case [Current Affairs]
New court filings lay out prosecutors’ most detailed theory yet in the case against singer d4vd, whose real name is David Anthony Burke, in the death of Celeste Rivas Hernandez. This episode breaks down the latest developments, including the prosecution’s new evidence brief, the judge’s decision not to seal it, the delayed preliminary hearing, the family’s response, and what remains unver
Secrets and Sins in Ventura, California: Sherri and Mike Dally
When a devoted wife and mother is handcuffed in a Target parking lot in broad daylight by an official-looking woman wearing a badge, witnesses assume they are watching a real arrest. When the woman doesn’t return home and no police department can find any record of the detention, suspicion falls on those closest to her.Sources1. Dateline NBC. 1992.2. Deadly Women. 2008.3. D
Forty-Three Years Later, Teresa Peroni’s Family Gets an Answer [Current Affairs]
In this Current Affairs episode, Jessie and Andie cover the resolution of the decades-old disappearance of Teresa Peroni, who vanished after a Fourth of July party in Oregon in 1983. More than forty years later, modern DNA testing identified her remains, renewed witness interviews helped revive the case, and Marcus Sanfratello pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter.Current Affairs is
Unicorn Killer: Ira Einhorn and Holly Maddux
A bright young woman from Texas falls in love with a self-proclaimed counterculture guru in Philadelphia in the 1970s. The relationship that ensues is incredibly toxic and results in a missing person's case. When the truth comes out, the suspect goes on a flight from justice that lasts for years and spans countries.SourcesLevy, Steven. The Unicorn’s Secret. Open Road Media, 2016.“Ein
D4VD Arrest, Fairfax Murder-Suicide, and Ashlee Jenae’s Suspicious Death [Current Affairs]
Three developing cases: the arrest of singer David Burke, known as d4vd, in connection with the killing of 13-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez; the murder-suicide involving former Virginia Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax and his wife Cerina Fairfax; and the death of influencer Ashly Robinson, known as Ashlee Jenae, under disputed circumstances at a resort in Zanzibar.Sources:https://ww
A Deadly Hunt: John Bruce Dodson and Janice Lee Dodson
When a newlywed is killed 3 months after their wedding, suspicion turns on the surviving spouse. Was it simply an accident or an act of jealous revenge? If so, was it the spouse or possibly the spouse’s ex?Sources:1. Daniels, Frank J. Dead Center.2. “A Murder Disguised as a Hunting Accident - ABC News.” ABC News, ABC News, 28 Jan. 2004, https://abcnews.com/Primetime/st
The Gilgo Beach Killer Pleads Guilty [Current Affairs]
Rex Heuermann, the Long Island architect suspected in the Gilgo Beach serial murders, stood up in court and admitted to killing eight women over seventeen years. We break down the plea, the DNA evidence that finally caught him, and what this means for the families who waited more than a decade for answers.Sources:https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/gilgo-beach-serial-killer-suspect-rex-h
The Perfect Accident: A Death in Gapyeong Valley
In the summer of 2019, a man drowned at a popular vacation spot outside Seoul while his wife stood just feet away on shore. What first looked like a tragic accident would unravel into a disturbing case involving financial control, multiple alleged murder attempts, an affair hidden in plain sight, and the television appearance that helped bring everything back into the spotlight.Sources:ht
Hidden in Plain Sight: The Murder of Daphne Boyden & the Kidnapping of Le-Zhan Williams
In May of 1996 a young mother and honors student is murdered in her home and her newborn baby kidnapped. For 6 1/2 long years, there are no suspects nor baby sightings. Finally, once an anonymous tip comes in, the case is blown wide open and the child is found closer to home than anyone could have ever imagined.Sources:1. Fatal Attraction: I’d Kill to Be You. 2026.2. Moss, Gethsemane
Fake Livestreams, Murder for Hire & The Hawaii Doctor Update [Current Affairs]
This week Current Affairs covers three cases. A Northern Ireland YouTuber is found guilty of murdering his pregnant girlfriend after staging a six-hour gaming livestream as his alibi — while she watched from home. In California, a 30-year-old father is found dead in his apartment and police arrest his ex-girlfriend and three accomplices across three states in what they're calling a delibe
Fatal Attraction: Jodi Arias & Travis Alexander
For episode 300, Jessie dives into one of Love Murder’s most requested cases ever: the murder of Travis Alexander at the hands of his ex-girlfriend Jodi Arias. Jealousy, lies, Mormonism, lust, nude photos and rage collide in this milestone case.Sources:Picture Perfect by Shanna HoganExposed: The Secret Life of Jodi Arias by Jane Velez-MitchellConviction: The Untold Story of Putting Jodi A
A Children’s Book, Hidden Debt, and a Murder Conviction: Kouri Richins [Current Affairs]
A Utah jury convicts Kouri Richins in the death of her husband Eric after a case that unfolded from a late-night 911 call into a complex web of financial strain, insurance policies, and alleged poisoning with fentanyl. The episode walks through the key facts presented at trial, from mounting debt and changes to Eric’s estate to the evidence prosecutors say pointed to intent, and the quest
A Killing in Coconut Grove: Stan and Joyce Cohen
When one member of an affluent couple in Miami's Coconut Grove neighborhood dies in a home invasion, law enforcement casts their eye upon the surviving spouse.Sources:1. Soret Cope, Carol. In the Fast Lane. 1990.2. City Confidential. 2003.3. “Stanley Alan ‘Stan’ Cohen (1934-1986) - Find a Grave Memorial.” Find a Grave - Millions of Cemetery Records, https://w
NFL First-Round Pick Accused of Murder After Asking ChatGPT How to Cover It Up [Current Affairs]
A former NFL first-round draft pick is charged with killing his fiancée in a home they had shared for just ten days. Prosecutors say that in the hours before calling 911, he used ChatGPT to ask questions about her injuries and how to describe what had happened. As investigators detail a history of prior violence, a severe autopsy report, and inconsistencies in his account, those AI conver
Throuple Trouble: Aileen Seiden, Zach Abell and Christina Araujo
When a throuple’s road trip ends at a remote motel along Florida’s Forgotten Coast, jealousy, alcohol, and years of violence collide in a deadly climax. The tangled relationship between Aileen Seiden, Zach Abell, and Christina Araujo spirals toward a shocking murder in Room 15, leaving investigators to unravel what really happened that night.Sources:1. “2 Arrested in ‘Love Triangle’
Pastor Husband Arrested After Wife Is Shot in Bed [Current Affairs]
A frantic 911 call in Tip City, Ohio launches a massive investigation after 37-year-old teacher and mother Ashley Flynn is found shot to death in her bed while her two young daughters sleep down the hall. Her husband, former American Idol contestant and church worship leader Caleb Flynn, initially claims an intruder broke into the home—but investigators say the crime scene doesn’t match t
Hunting for Secrets: The Murder of Leonila Stickney
When a joyful young Filipino mother searching for a better life in America is killed during a South Dakota pheasant hunt, her fiancé insists it was a tragic accident. But as investigators dig deeper, they uncover a disturbing pattern: a violently jealous ex-cop, a secret vasectomy, a hidden affair, and nearly a million dollars in life insurance taken out on the victim just months before h
Ex-MLB Pitcher Dan Serafini Sentenced to Life for Lake Tahoe Murder [Current Affairs]
Former MLB pitcher Dan Serafini has been sentenced to life in prison without parole for the 2021 murder of his father-in-law Gary Spohr and the attempted murder of his mother-in-law Wendy Wood at their Lake Tahoe home. Prosecutors argued Serafini carried out the attack with help from his secret lover, the family’s former nanny, in a case built largely on circumstantial evidence that ended
The Banfield Sentence & A Navy Reservist on the Run [Current Affairs]
In this CA, Jesse covers two major Virginia murder cases: first, the sentencing of the Banfield au pair, who received the maximum 10 years for her role in the staged home invasion that killed Christine Banfield and Joseph Ryan, and then a disturbing new case out of Norfolk, where Lina Maria Guerra was found dead in her apartment freezer after her Navy reservist husband allegedly fled to H
Love Cons and Killers: The Explosive Murder of Marcus Toney
When a hardworking Chicago property owner discovers someone has stolen his identity and racked up nearly $400,000 in debt, his search for answers leads back to his troubled marriage and his wife’s dangerous new relationship. What begins as financial fraud escalates into anonymous threats, a mysterious package, and a devastating explosion that shatters a South Side neighborhood.Sources:1.&
Shredded Evidence: The Murder of Julie Snodgrass
When a 33-year-old military wife is found stabbed to death near a U.S. air base in the Philippines, investigators initially suspect political violence. But as rumors of an affair surface and a life insurance policy doubles, suspicion shifts closer to home. What ultimately cracks the case isn’t a confession or eyewitness — it’s a shredded floppy disk pieced back together with tape, marking
Military Madness: Quincy Brown, Elise Makdessi and Eddie Makdessi
When a couple is attacked in their own home, the husband responds with lethal force, leaving two people dead. The crime is heinous but appears, based on evidence, to be straightforward at first. That is until a video emerges that speaks to a shocking motive and potential military conspiracy.Sources:1. “48 Hours: NCIS: The Double Cross - CBS News.” CBS News | Breaking News, Top S
The Catfish Conspiracy Verdict: A Husband, an Au Pair, and a Murder Plot That Finally Unraveled [Current Affairs]
In this Current Affairs update, the hosts revisit the shocking Catfish Conspiracy case with its final outcome now decided. After years of investigation and weeks of testimony, a Virginia jury has found Brendan Banfield guilty of murdering his wife Christine and an innocent stranger lured to their home through a fetish website. This episode walks through the verdict, the evidence that ulti
Loyalty, Love, and Lies: The Murder of Brian Davis
When a thrice-married father is found shot to death while seemingly changing his tire in a remote location, police find they have several suspects and a myriad of motives.Sources:1. Perger, Tracey. When Your Back Is Turned. 2022.Dziemianowicz, Joe. “Robyn Davis And Best Friend Sissy Saltzman Kill Her Husband.” Oxygen, Oxygen, 20 Feb. 2021, https://www.oxygen.com/killer
We Thought You Might Also Like... The Consult
We thought you might also like THE CONSULT!We begin our analysis of one of the most infamous unsolved murders in American history—the Black Dahlia case. In this episode, we focus on the crime scene and autopsy of 22-year-old Elizabeth Short, whose body was discovered on January 15, 1947, in a vacant lot in the Leimert Park neighborhood of Los Angeles, California. She had been bisected at
Henri Landru: The Bluebeard Serial Killer of Gambais
In the wake of World War I, a French conman lures desperate woman to their deaths with lonely hearts letters. Eventually known as the Bluebeard of Gambais, Henri Landru is known to have murdered at least 11 people.Sources:Seeking Hearts - Ryan Greenhttps://archive.org/details/landru0000landhttps://catalog.hathitrust.org/Record/001744450https://read.dukeupress.edu/french-historical-studies
Diary Rage, a Custody Killing, and the Dogs That Set Her Off [Current Affairs]
Three disturbing cases headline this week’s Love Murder Current Affairs: a Los Angeles firefighter accused of killing his wife after allegedly reading her diary, a tangled custody dispute in San Diego that prosecutors say ended with two adults shot dead while toddlers sat nearby, and a UK case where a woman stabbed her estranged husband after learning he had euthanized their dogs without
Dr. Deadly Charm: Serial Killer Dentist Glennon Engleman
When a loving businesswoman and grandmother is murdered in a horrific car bomb incident in 1980, the finger is finally pointed in the direction of a serial killing dentist who was motivated by lust, money and the thrill of the kill.Sources:1. Bakos, Susan Crain. Appointment for Murder. Putnam Adult, 1988.2. “Dr Glennon Edward Engleman (1927-1999) - Find a Grave Memorial.”&n
Monique and Spencer Tepe Update: The Case Against Michael McKee Deepens [Current Affairs]
This update examines the rapidly evolving case surrounding the murders of Monique and Spencer Tepi following the arrest of Michael David McKee. Prosecutors have upgraded the charges to premeditated aggravated murder as family members describe years of emotional abuse and repeated threats that allegedly continued long after the couple’s divorce. The episode reviews the surveillance trail,
The Von Bülow Affair: Murder, Mansions and Deadly Betrayal
When a wealthy socialite falls into a coma, suspicion is cast upon her husband. Secrets are revealed, battle lines are drawn, the media goes crazy and the case leads to not one but two trials of the century and multiple books and movies. But did they do it?Sources:1. Wright, William. The Von Bülow Affair. Open Road Media, 2014.2. Claus von Bülow Acquitted in Second Trial (J
ARREST in the Murder of Spencer and Monique Tepe [Current Affairs]
An Ohio dentist and his wife were found shot to death inside their Columbus home just weeks before their fifth wedding anniversary, with their two young children left unharmed. This Current Affairs episode walks through who Spencer and Monique Tepe were, the eerie timeline leading up to their murders, unanswered questions around entry and motive, and the surveillance footage that became a
Cold as Ice: Karl, Christina and Levi Karlsen
When two fatal accidents befall the same family over a 17-year span, authorities take a closer look at just how unlucky one person could be.Sources:Jones, Aphrodite. Levi’s Eyes. 2023.“Christina Ann Alexander Karlsen (1960-1991) - Find a Grave Memorial.” Find a Grave - Millions of Cemetery Records, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/95118366/christina_ann-karlsen. Accessed
Ben Smart & Olivia Hope : The Case That Divided New Zealand
On New Year’s Day 1998, Ben Smart and Olivia Hope disappeared from a Marlborough Sounds boat party and were never seen again. Scott Watson was convicted of their murders despite no bodies ever being found, and the case has remained deeply controversial. This episode revisits how the investigation unfolded, the key points of dispute over evidence and witness accounts, and the ongoing debat
A Very Merry Love Murder Crime-mas: Stoner Claus and Other Festive Felonies
This Christmas Eve, Love Murder takes a break from the darkest cases for a festive tour of holiday crimes gone spectacularly wrong—from snowman hit-and-runs and chimney burglars to rogue Santas, porch-pirate revenge, a Christmas parade police chase, and a man who spread holiday cheer by handing out free weed at Buffalo Wild Wings. One death, a lot of instant karma, and proof that even the
Major Ménage à Many: David and Joan Shannon
When one member of a military couple is found murdered in their own bed, police discover the average seeming couple had a shocking secret sex life.Sources:1. Dateline NBC. 1992.2. “Killer to Testify Against Her Mother - Los Angeles Times.” Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2004, https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2004-jun-13-na-slaying13-story.html.3.&
Annette Marie Valdez and the Warning Signs That Went Unheeded [Current Affairs]
This week on Love Murder Current Affairs, the episode begins with an update in the killing of former Miss Switzerland finalist Kristina Joksimovic, as Swiss prosecutors formally charge her husband with murder and detail evidence of strangulation and prior abuse. The focus then shifts to Colorado, where Thomas Perales has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of Annette Marie
Racing Hearts: Cindy and Michael Albrecht
When a beloved Indy 500 team chef goes missing, her best friends work tirelessly to bring her killer to justice.Sources:Race to Justice by Larry Sells and Margie PorterOn the Case with Paula Zahn S13E5Ture Conviction S2E6This Week’s Episode Brought To You By:Progressive Insurance - Discover better rates at https://www.progressive.com/ ****IndaCloud - If you’re 21 or ol
Brian Walshe’s “Sudden Death” Defense
In a stunning legal maneuver, Brian Walshe’s defense has admitted he dismembered his missing wife, Ana, but insists he did not kill her. They argue Walshe panicked after finding her unresponsive from natural causes, fearing his prior federal fraud conviction would immediately implicate him. While prosecutors cite a $2.7 million insurance motive and chilling Google searches on body disposa
The Trunk, the Grift, and the Disappearance of Jack Watkins
When a gentle World War II veteran vanishes without a trace, investigators discover a chilling trail of fraud, manipulation, and betrayal spanning decades. This week, Jessie and Andie uncover the shocking story of Nancy Siegel—a woman whose addiction-fueled schemes devastated everyone who crossed her path, and whose final victim never saw her coming. What began as a chance meeting at the
Dancing with Death: The Love Triangle Murder of Catherine Woods
When a talented and beautiful young woman is murdered in her Upper East Side apartment the week after Thanksgiving 2005, the police take a close look at her complicated love life.Sources:1. LaRosa, Paul, and Erin Moriarty. Death of a Dream. Simon and Schuster, 2008.2. “Catherine Elizabeth Woods (1984-2005) - Find a Grave Memorial.” Find a Grave - Millions of Cemetery Record
Case Updates: Brian Walshe Plea Shift and New Suspect Status for D4vd [Current Affairs]
This Love Murder Current Affairs episode breaks down two significant developments in cases previously covered on the show: Brian Walshe’s unexpected guilty pleas on charges related to misleading police and disposing of his wife Ana Walshe’s remains, even as he maintains a not-guilty plea on first-degree murder; and the troubling update in the death of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez,
Undone by Greed: Julie and Ed Post
A marriage that begins with a chance encounter in the 1960s spans two decades of ambition, volatility, and mounting strain, before a sudden death in a hotel room during a work trip is ruled an accident and quietly put to rest—until inconsistencies, private fears, and unresolved conflicts begin to surface, forcing a reckoning with what was really happening inside a relationship that looked
Sextortion, Secrets, and the Murder of Mary Hill
A shocking case out of Upper Arlington, Ohio has left a community reeling. Retired Ohio State professor James S. Hill, 76, is accused of fatally stabbing his wife, Mary Hill, after falling victim to a sextortion scam that demanded $15,000 to keep his explicit photos private. Police say Hill believed he had no way out and attempted to kill both his wife and himself in a desperate bid to es
Catfish Conspiracy: The Murders of Christine Banfield and Joseph Ryan
When a husband walks in on a stranger attacking his wife, he responds with lethal force. The police immediately respond to the bizarre but seemingly straightforward scene, however after some things don’t add up, the investigators take a closer look at all of those who lived in the house — and the secrets they were keeping.This Week’s Episode Brought To You By:BetterHelp - Convenient
Grace Millane: A Tragedy That Changed Laws
On December 1, 2018, 22-year-old backpacker Grace Millane met a man for a Tinder date in Auckland; within days she was missing, and soon a homicide investigation revealed CCTV trails, a calculated cleanup, and a killer who tried to hide behind the so-called “rough sex” defense. This episode traces Grace’s life and travels, the meticulous police work that unraveled the lie, the trial that
The Birch Drive Tragedy [Current Affairs]
On an ordinary October evening in Fort Pierce, Florida, a missed call turned into a family’s worst nightmare. When 60-year-old Bonnie Tietgens finally reached her son, she confessed to killing his father, William Tietgens Jr. What followed was a chilling series of events—from the siblings’ desperate drive home to the discovery that confirmed their fears. Join Jessie Pray and Andie Cassett
Nightmare on Main Street: The Markle Family Murders
A stormy night, a black out and a mysterious phone call lead the police to an eerie house on a hill containing the bodies of an entire family. All of this, plus a connection to The Exorcist, feels like the setup to a particularly scary movie. Instead, it was a real life tragedy that took place in November 1987. Sources:1. Jones, Janie. “Murder Mystery: The Mask of Mercy - AY Mag
Introducing BURIED: Inside the John Wayne Gacy Investigation
Jessie and Andie are thrilled to share a new podcast. BURIED: Inside the John Wayne Gacy Investigation is a true-crime podcast featuring never-before-heard recordings of John Wayne Gacy and new admissions from the detectives who investigated him. Hosted by criminal defense attorney Bob Motta, whose father defended Gacy at trial, the series re-examines the investigation that brought a seri
Major League Monster: Gary Spohr, Wendy Wood and Dan Serafini
When a senior married couple falls victim to a deadly home invasion, the police search for answers from the family - including an adult daughter in a complicated marriage to a former professional athlete.Sources:1. Bandur, Michelle. “Dan Serafini Tahoe Murder Trial Updates on June 24 | Defendant’s Wife Testifies.” KCRA, KCRA, 24 June 2025, https://www.kcra.com/article/dan-serafi
Betrayal in Inkster: The London Thomas Story [Current Affairs]
In this episode of Current Affairs, the tragic disappearance and murder of 17-year-old London Thomas in Inkster, Michigan is explored. What began as a frantic three-week search ended in a horrific discovery, revealing a story of betrayal that extended beyond a soured young romance to a mother's alleged involvement in concealing the crime. Jessie and Andie uncover the winding, frustrating
The Disappearance of Nick Howard: Accident, Hoax or Murder?
When an 18-year old boy goes missing, police and family are left wondering: was it an accident, a hoax, or was he the victim of foul play? Along the way, the authorities would discover a nefarious obsession that began years before Nick was even born.Sources:1. Dowling, Paul. Forensic Files. 1996.2. “Nicholas Andrew ‘Nick’ Howard (1978-1997) - Find a Grave Memorial.” Fi
The Mexico City Murders: B-King and Regio Clown [Current Affairs]
On September 14th, 2025, Colombian urban artist Bayron “B-King” Sánchez and DJ Jorge “Regio Clown” Herrera performed in Mexico City. Two days later, they vanished. Their bodies were discovered on September 22nd, tortured, dismembered, and accompanied by a message from La Familia Michoacana. Venezuelan singer Angie Miller, who was with them before their disappearance, was detained and late
Au Pair Nightmare: Sophie Lionnet, Sabrina Kouider and Ouissem Medouni
A troubled single mother ends up at the center of a lopsided love triangle between a longtime on-again/off-again boyfriend and a famous music producer. As she descends into madness, an innocent young French au pair ends up caught in her web.Sources:1. Balsamini, Dean. “Murdered Nanny Was a ‘Rock’ to Boys She Looked After.” New York Post, New York Post, 23 Sept. 2017, https:
A Killing in Connecticut: Jennifer Farber Dulos and Fotis Dulos
When a beautiful, talented and wealthy mother of five disappears in an upscale Connecticut suburb, suspicion is cast upon her husband and his girlfriend.Sources:Murder in the Dollhouse: The Jennifer Dulos Story by Rich CohenVanished in New Canaan - An ID MysteryBeyond the Headlines: The Jennifer Dulos Story48 Hours: The Conspiracy to Murder Jennifer DulosThis Week’s Episode Brought to You
The Murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez [Current Affiars]
In this Current Affairs episode of Love Murder, Jessie and Andie cover the tragic case of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Reported missing from Lake Elsinore, California in 2024, Celeste’s remains were discovered in September 2025 in the trunk of an abandoned Tesla registered to singer-songwriter d4vd. We review the facts known so far: the discovery of the vehicle, the investigation
Malevolent Manipulations: The Murder of Dianne Hood
When a young mother is gunned down outside of a Lupus support group, police initially suspect a robbery gone wrong. After they discover a unique murder weapon, they are able to follow the deadly breadcrumbs back to an illicit affair.Sources:Singular, Stephen. Sweet Evil. 1994.Durbin, Kaitlin. “Son Says He’s Ready to Forgive ‘Fatal Attraction Killer’ Jennifer Reali, Who Killed His Mot
Introducing: CRIMES OF…
Power. Fame. Obsession. Betrayal. These are more than headlines. They are the forces behind some of the most unforgettable crimes in history. Crimes Of... is a weekly true crime anthology series, hosted by Sabrina Deana-Roga and Corinne Vien of Two Girls One Ghost, that explores a new theme each season, such as crimes of the paranormal, unsolved murders, mysterious disappearances, and mor
The Matriarch Mastermind: Donna Adelson's Downfall [Current Affairs]
In this episode of Current Affairs, we delve into the final chapter of the Dan Markel murder-for-hire saga, focusing on the recent conviction of Donna Adelson. Discover how the 75-year-old "matriarch mastermind" orchestrated the murder of her former son-in-law, a Florida State University law professor, due to a bitter custody dispute. We'll explore the overwhelming evidence, including fin
Brazilian Betrayal: Marcos Matsunaga and Elize Araújo Kitano Matsunaga
In 2012, inside a quiet luxury apartment in Sao Paulo, a couple sat down to confront their marital trust issues. What began as a tense conversation between husband and wife quickly spiraled into violence and horror and what followed left an entire nation stunned. Was this the desperate act of a woman defending herself from abuse or the calculated crime of a cold-blooded killer?Sources:Eli
Sin City Secrets: Bruce Weinstein & Amy DeChant
When a beloved bookie disappears from his Las Vegas home, police believe that he may have been killed for being a police informant. However, when not one but two bodies are found buried in the desert, suspicion is cast upon his love life.Sources:Linedecker, Clifford L. Blood in the Sand. Macmillan, 2000.“Bruce Charles Weinstein (1950-1996) - Find a Grave Memorial.” Find a Grave - Millions
Dentists Gone Wild: David and Clara Harris
Infidelity and insecurity plague the otherwise charmed marriage between a dentist and orthodontist in early 2000's Houston, Texas. When tensions and betrayals reach an all-time fever pitch, someone ends up murdered.Long, Steven. Out of Control. Macmillan + ORM, 2007. Murder by Medic. 2024.“David Harris’ Mistress Breaks Her Silence.” KPRC, KPRC Click2Houston, 26 Sept. 2003, https://ww
Nightmare on Nantucket: Beth Lochtefeld and Tom Toolan
A Labor Day meet-cute on Nantucket develops into a dreamy whirlwind romance, and then, just as quickly, a nightmare.McDonald, Brian. Safe Harbor. Macmillan, 2007.“23 Knife Wounds in Nantucket Murder.” ABC News, 12 June 2007, https://abcnews.go.com/TheLaw/story?id=3269194&page=1.Dateline NBC. 1992.“Elizabeth Anne ‘Beth’ Lochtefeld (1960-2004) - Find a Grave Memorial
The Architect, the Songbird, and the Chauffeur: The Rattenbury Scandal
Lust, lies, adultery, wealth, cocaine and cocktails abound in this Jazz Age love triangle episode between a famous architect, his loving wife, and their teenage chauffeur.Sources:Deadly Triangle: The Famous Architect, His Wife, Their Chauffeur, and Murder Most FoulThis Week's Episode Brought To You By:BetterHelp - Convenient and affordable online therapy and counseling - https:/
The Venier Family Murder Plot [Current Affairs]
Join Jessie and Andie on Current Affairs for the shocking story of Lorena Venier and Mailyn Castro Monsalvo, a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law who conspired to kill and dismember Alessandro Venier. Uncover the disturbing details of Alessandro's criminal past, his abusive relationship with Mailyn, and the meticulous, yet ultimately flawed, plan that led to his murder. From sedatives and
Mansion Murders and Mayhem: The Many Victims of Marjorie Congdon
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