
Wife of Crime
A true crime podcast hosted by a married couple, Jess and Russ, who bring a New York City attitude and plenty of inside jokes to their discussions of criminal cases.
Episodes
The NY Kidnapping Club
I went into this episode thinking I was researching one kidnapping. Instead, I uncovered a story that completely changed the way I look at American history. Sometimes the most important stories aren't the ones we've never heard... they're the ones we were never taught to ask about.
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The Crime Capsule - Sonia "Sunny" Jacobs and Jesse Tafero
On this episode of Wife of Crime we are going back to a case that has impacted me for over 10 years. Sonia "Sunny" Jacobs and her husband Jesse Tafero were 2 self described hippies who needed a ride when their car broke down. Walter Rhodes, a co worker of Jesse's gave the family that ride and what started off as an innocent favor would turn into a series of events that would change Sunny, Jesse a
SSTN - Knicks in 5!!!
On this episode of Start Spreading the News we talk about KNICKS IN 5!!! A huge Epstein update, the acquittal of Rick Chow and murder of Cyrus Carmack-Belton, Philadelphia banning carriage horses, the bungee jumper who was killed in Brazil and the teacher Russ has officially named HUNK of the year!!
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The Crime Capsule - The Tiede Family Christmas Murders
On this episode of Wife of Crime we are traveling back in time to December of 2020 when we first covered the case of The Tiede Family! This episode has lived rent free in Russ's head for years. It's by far one of his favorite episodes we've ever done. We will talk about what was going on in our lives when we first recorded it, what we think of the case today and how far we've come since then! This
David Burke aka D4VD - The murder of Celeste Rivas Hernandez
When 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez got into an Uber headed for the Hollywood Hills, she believed she was going to see someone she loved. Months later, her remains would be discovered inside the front trunk of a Tesla registered to rising music star David Burke aka D4vd. In this episode, we unravel the disturbing timeline prosecutors say led from a secret relationship to one of the most shock
The Craigslist Killer - Phillip Markoff
On this episode of Wife of Crime I'm telling Russ the weird case of the Craigslist Killer. A young medical student with a fiancée, a future, and the kind of life people envy is suddenly arrested in connection to a series of terrifying crimes linked to Craigslist. What begins as a shocking highway arrest quickly unravels into a story about hidden identities, double lives, and the terrifying reality
Wife of Crime REWIND - The Murdaugh Murders
Alex Murdaugh's conviction has been overturned!! Way back in 2021 we were one of the first podcasts to talk about this insane case. So today we bring you an episode we like to call Wife of Crime Rewind! We talk all about the new developments in the case and then we rewind and go back to our original episode so you can hear all the background information you may have forgotten. Stay tuned for the e
[PART 2] The Devil is in the Details - Robert Wone
In Part 2, we slow everything down and take a closer look at the details, the evidence, the timelines, the medical findings, and the theories that try to explain what happened inside that house. Because this is a case where the devil really is in the details, and the deeper you go, the more things start to fall apart. Every piece seems to explain something, but never everything… leaving behind a s
[PART 1] The Illusion of Control - Robert Wone
On this episode of Wife of Crime, I'm telling Russ the insane case of Robert Wone! Robert spends the night at a friend’s home after a late work meeting. Less than an hour later, he’s dead. What should have been a straightforward case quickly turns into one of the most baffling mysteries we’ve ever covered. A timeline that doesn’t fit. A scene that raises more questions than answers. And a story th
Not Me, Not Today - The survival of Jennifer Schuett
On this month's Not Me Not Today episode I'm telling Russ about the insane survival of Jennifer Schuett! For nearly 20 years, Dennis Bradford lived a normal life....blending in, keeping quiet, holding onto a secret no one around him could even imagine. A secret about a little girl taken from her own bed… left for dead in a field… and never supposed to be heard from again.
But secrets like that do
5,000% a Narcissist - Mike and Dalia Dipolitto
Dalia gets a call from police while she’s at the gym telling her to come home immediately. When she arrives, her street is filled with cop cars, crime scene tape wrapped around the house, and before she can even process what’s happening… she’s told her husband has been shot and killed.
It’s emotional. It’s chaotic. It feels like the beginning of a tragedy.
But this case is nothing like it seems
[Part 3] What Happens Now? - Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell
In this final chapter, we step back. We talk about what this case did to us, the conspiracy theories like Pizzagate, QAnon, and cannibalism and what happens when public trust in institutions collapses. We also ask the bigger question: now that the storm has passed and the inferno has been exposed, what does accountability actually look like going forward.
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[Part 2] Epstein's Inferno - Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell
In Part 2, we go deeper.
From Manhattan to Palm Beach, from Zorro Ranch to Epstein Island, we break down how Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell built a global operation recruiters, billionaires, politicians, private planes, and the system that protected them. We examine the powerful names in his orbit, the financial entanglements that kept doors open, and the survivors who refused to stay sile
[Part1] Fake it till you make it - Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell
Before the headlines and before the fall, there was an image of money, power, elite circles, and a world that looked untouchable from the outside. In Part One, we rewind to the beginning of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell, where they came from, how they built influence, who entered their orbit, and the early warning signs that something darker was happening behind closed doors. I will also t
Not Me, Not Today - Dan Zapp and Dani Keener
On this month's Not Me Not Today episode we’re talking about a case that starts with young love and ends in a story of pure survival. It’s intense, emotional, and honestly one that’s going to stick with you long after you listen. Dan and Dani are just starting to catch feelings for each other. They are on a date, having a great time but a random weird encounter with a stanger will turn their world
My Toxic Valentine - TallHotBlond
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Every year we tell a love story that goes completely off the rails… and this one is messy in all the ways you’d expect there are secrets, jealousy, bad decisions, and the kind of drama that starts small and spirals way too far.
No spoilers, but let’s just say this case is a reminder that relationships aren’t always what they seem… especially when people start living d
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Not Me, Not Today! - The survival of Sarah Brady
On this episode of Wife of Crime I'm telling Russ the amazing survival of Sarah Brady. Sarah was nine months pregnant and gets a phone call about a baby registry mix-up. It sounds harmless. It feels normal. And that’s what makes this case so terrifying. Luckily, Sarah trusted her instincts just in time and lived to tell her story.
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"Angel of Death" - Kristen Gilbert
On this episode of Wife of Crime I'm telling Russ about a serial killer nurse named Kristen Gilbert! Kristen seemed like an amazing nurse, she had it all together at home and on the job. She was the nurse coworkers counted on because she knew her stuff, but when the number of death's in the ICU started rising every time Kristen worked a few coworkers started noticing a pattern. As her fellow nurse
2025 Wrap Up - New Year Same Us!
2025 had a lot of funny conversation, inside jokes and crazy deep dives! Cheers to 2025! We are super excited about 2026! Thank you for another year of WOC!
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The Baddie Series - Jennifer Morey
On this episode of Wife of Crime I'm telling Russ the amazing survival of Jennifer Morey. This story is about a woman who did everything right and still found herself fighting for her life in her own home! It's also about the complexity of trust, and about how sometimes the people who are supposed to protect you are the ones you need protection from most. It’s a case about survival, intuition, and
The Baddie Series- Terra Newell & Dirty John
On this episode of Wife of Crime I'm telling Russ the second case in our Baddie Series! Terra Newell met John Meehan when her mother started dating him in 2014. Terra's mother Debra quickly fell head over heels for John, but her children didn't have a good feeling about him. As time went on the truth would come to light and this story would end in a parking lot with Terra violently fighting for he
The Baddie Series - Mollie Burkhart and The Osage Murders
On this episode of Wife of Crime, I am telling Russ the first story in our 3 part Baddie Series! The next 3 episodes I will be bringing you stories about 3 different badass women in honor of the launch of our self protection brand, Clutch Defense!! When multiple people started dying in the same family, one by one, Mollie Burkhart had to face immense heartache to not only protect herself but also h
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What Kind of Man- Anne Marie Fahey & Tom Capano
On this episode of Wife of Crime I'm telling Russ about the tragic murder of Anne Marie Fahey. When a 30 year old woman disappears from her Delaware apartment, friends and family immediately knew something sinister had happened. She was the scheduling secretary for the Governor, she knew a lot of prominent people in politics. Her sister Kathleen also knew there was a man in her orbit that had been
Listener Ghost Stories - HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!
OK So I got A LOT of emails! I picked 6 of them to tell Russ plus I am going to tell my own paranormal experience! We loved reading all of your stories! Happy Halloween!
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Part 2 Witch Hunts - The Salem Witch Trials
In part two of our Witch Hunts mini series, I’m telling Russ all about the infamous Salem Witch Trials. It all started when a group of little girls began screaming, rolling on the ground, claiming witches were attacking them and every adult around them absolutely fed into the chaos. Life in Salem, Massachusetts was already brutal, and the people were desperate for someone to blame. What followed b
Part 1 Witch Hunts- The origin story
I've been wanting to cover Witch Hunts for years! But I knew I didn't want to just tell another rendition of the Salem Witch Trials. I will get to Salem in Part 2 but I wanted to know where all of this stemmed from. When was the moment in time that "a witch" became associated with the Devil. In Part 1, I tell Russ about the men that created this hysteria, the way they used their faith to justify m
Fact vs. Fiction- Monster: The Ed Gein Story
So we decided to talk about the new Netflix series Monster: The Ed Gein Story! We wanted to tell you what Ryan Murphy got right and what he got totally wrong. We also give our opinions about the show!
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Seven Years of Terror - Cindy James
On this episode of Wife of Crime we are kicking off spooky season with a case that is straight out of a horror film! This story is like a roller coaster and by the end of it I guarantee you will have more questions than answers. Cindy James was stalked, terrorized and attacked for 7 years straight. Cops did a lot to help her find the perpetrator but after years of no leads and no evidence they are
Sept. SSTN - #F Both Daves
On this month's episode of Start Spreading the News we talk about a news story that dominated social media, a Nat Geo study that shows what happens to our brain when we doom scroll, the only thing Russ and I both like abut Mayor Eric Adams, the senseless murder of Iryna Zarutska, the developing case of Celeste Hernandez and singer David, a new segment we are adding to the show and so much more!!
America's Deal with the Devil- MK ULTRA
On this episode of Wife of Crime I tell Russ about the CIA’s secret mind-control program known as MK Ultra. In the 1960s, a CIA scientist named Frank Olson fell from a 10th-floor Manhattan hotel window. His family was told it was suicide. But that “official story” would turn out to be the first crack exposing a web of corruption, cover-ups, and shocking experiments performed on unsuspecting citize
The Price of Impact- Jovan Belcher
On this episode of Wife of Crime, I'm telling Russ the tragic case of NFL Linebacker Jovan Belcher. In 2012 Jovan seemed to have it all... a booming career, money, a new home, new Bentley and a new beautiful family. But everyone would quickly learn that he was actually a ticking time bomb.
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The Energy Vampire - Clara and Robert Schwartz
On this episode of Wife of Crime I'm telling Russ the insane case of the murder of Robert Schwartz. Robert was a world renowned DNA researcher and scientist. He actually pioneered and created the DNA database we use today to solve crimes! So when he was found murdered in his secluded farm house in rural Virginia cops initially thought he was targeted because of his work. But after learning he was
Mommy Dearest- The Pike County Massacre
On this episode of Wife of Crime I'm telling Russ the insane case of the Pike County Massacre. When 8 members of the Rhoden Family are all murdered, in a single night, in 4 separate locations... it leaves a small town shocked and terrified! This looked calculated and possibly professional but as the investigation moved forward Cops quickly realized this was personal and closer to home than anyone
The Mushroom Murders - Erin Patterson
On this episode of Wife of Crime I'm telling Russ about an Australian case that has gone completely viral! Erin Patterson seemed like your typical middle aged Mom. Until one day when she invited her ex husband's family over for lunch. Within 12 hours all 4 of her lunch guests would be in the ICU, in critical condition and by the end of that week, 1 of them would be in a coma and 3 of them would be
SSTN July - "It's not your beauty, it's your booty..."
On this episode of Start Spreading the News we talk about... An innocent man who was put in jail because of a mix up with his last name, human's having romantic relationships with chat bots, a 7-11 security guard who murdered a man because of a power trip, the demon possessed Annabelle doll may have struck again, a 32 year old man who decapitated his Dad and put a video of it on YouTube and so muc
The Psycho Next Door - Stephen McDaniel
On this episode of Wife of Crime I'm telling Russ about the senseless murder of Lauren Giddings. Lauren had just finished law school and was studying to take the Bar Exam. When friends and family didn't hear anything from her for a few days however, they started to get concerned. Among the friends searching for her was a man none of them knew too well... her next door neighbor Stephen McDaniel. So
Her Unimaginable Strength - Judy Malinowski
On this episode of Wife of Crime I'm telling Russ the harrowing and tragic case of Judy Malinowski. In 2015 Judy was in a volatile relationship with her boyfriend Mike Slager. One afternoon while stopping at a gas station for cigarettes the two of them get into a fight and Mike pours gasoline on Judy and sets her on fire! Over the next 2 years she would fight through unfathomable pain to stay aliv
Birds of a feather... - The Chicago Ripper Crew
On this episode of Wife of Crime I'm telling Russ the shocking case of The Chicago Ripper Crew. We have talked about serial killers many times but I have never heard of a group of serial killers that murdered together. These 4 men unfortunately found one another, killed together and performed disgusting "satanic" rituals. I have never covered a case this brutal and I'm not lying when I tell you I
SSTN May- "Let me see that tootsie roll..."
On this month's episode of Start Spreading the News we talk all about Diddy's trial, a Bitcoin millionaire held hostage and tortured in NYC, a psychic that predicted where the remains were in a 50 year old cold case, a message from Luigi Mangione, the 10 inmates who escaped a New Orleans prison and so much more!!
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"What Murdahhhh??" - John Gotti
On this episode of Wife of Crime I am telling Russ all about the rise and fall of the most well known mafia boss of our generation, John Gotti. I also tell you guys about what got me so interested in the mafia and why they are some of my favorite cases to research! John Gotti's story is full of drama. He was all over the media in the 80s and 90s and he absolutely loved the attention. The media dub
Not Me Not Today! - Cleveland Kidnappings
In 2013 the world watch in horror as 3 women were rescued from a house they had been held captive in for the last 11 years. Many saw the viral video of Charles Ramsey, a neighbor who helped one of the women break the front door of the home so she could finally be free. I thought I knew this story but I truly had no idea!! The hell these women endured at the hands of Ariel Castro is worse than a ho
April SSTN- "According to my sources, and my sources are me."
On this month's episode of SSTN we discuss... Kanye West's new single that is totally cringe, an update on Onijah Robinson, scientists bringing back the Dire Wolf from extinction, a CIA document just released about an old Alien encounter, a Florida woman who posed as an ICE agent to kidnap her ex's new wife, a group of Bronx vigilantes and so much more!!!
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Jonestown [PART 2 ] - Jim Jones and The Peoples Temple
In Part 2 of the case of Jim Jones and The Peoples Temple the story continues with Jones telling his followers that it's time to head to South America to build a socialist utopia where they can live together in harmony. Reverend Jim Jones has already began to descend into madness but, a group of a little over one thousand loyal church members are ALL IN and have decided to follow him. Little do th
A Slow Burn [PART 1] - Jim Jones and The Peoples Temple
On this episode of Wife of Crime I am telling Russ all about the diabolical cult leader Reverend Jim Jones and his church The Peoples Temple. Most people have heard the expression "Don't drink the kool aid..." but not everyone knows where this warning actually stemmed from. Jim Jones started his church with a mission to help Black Americans at a time when racial tensions were at an all time high.
The REAL Tinder Swindler - Gable Tostee and Warriena Wright
On this episode of Wife of Crime I'm telling Russ the controversial case of Gable Tostee and Warriena Wright. In 2014 Warriena was visiting Gold Coast for her friend's wedding. She decided to get on Tinder and she matched with a handsome 28 year old local named Gable Tostee. Their date started off pretty typical but sadly hours later it would end in tragedy. The case seemed open and shut at first
March SSTN - "You're a rat!" RIP Big Ang
On this episode of SSTN we talk about the tragic death of Gene Hackman and his wife Betsy, The astronauts returning from space, an update on the Cane Velasquez case, the mysterious death of the Lewis twins from Georgia, the man who escaped being held captive by his evil step mother for 20 years and so much more!
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"This is for you Anna" - Marianne Bachmeier
On this episode of Wife of Crime I'm telling Russ the insane case of Marianne and Anna Bachmeier. Marianne was a single mom from Lubeck Germany just doing the best she could to raise her daughter Anna on her own. Her life took a horrific turn when her daughter was abducted and murdered by a monster named Klaus Grabowski. At his trial Marianne sat for 2 days listening to this man's defense team. Bu
An Epic Fail - Josiah Sutton
On this episode of Wife of Crime I'm telling Russ the insane case of Josiah Sutton. As humans we have been conditioned to automatically believe someone who is considered an "expert" in their field. But this case proves that unfortunately we can't always trust the experts even when it comes to something as strong as DNA evidence! Moral of this story... never stop fighting to prove what's right even
February SSTN - "... OR MORE!"
On this month's Start Spreading the News we talk about Sister Onijah Robinson and how she made Pakistan go viral, the asteroid heading our way in 2032, so many plane crashes, the so called "new DNA evidence" in the Jack the Ripper case and the updates on the Ellen Greenberg and Asha Degree cases!!
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My Toxic Valentine - Bonnie and Clyde
On this episode of Wife of Crime we are doing our annual toxic valentine case about the infamous Bonnie and Clyde! I have been deep diving them for the last 3 weeks and am so excited to tell you all about them. Their love was known to be incredibly loyal, but also incredibly toxic! They were the definition of "ride of die" but their love was built on a foundation of danger, adrenaline rushes, robb
Not Me Not Today! -The survival of Jane Doe and the take down of Shawn Grate
On this episode of Wife of Crime I am telling Russ about the amazing survival of a woman we will refer to as Jane Doe and the scum bag serial killer she helped take down, Shawn Grate. At the center of this case is a 911 call that is so intense to listen to, when I first heard it I had a physical response! My heart rate went up and I felt myself getting anxious! It was because of this brave woman t
January SSTN - "I feel like I don't do a lot of thinking..."
This month on SSTN we are talking about a thief in NYC who haggles with his victims, the homeless man who was pestered on the train and decided to take matters into his own hands, a Florida woman who pretended to know sign language and signed for a police press conference, a 75 year old woman who was mauled to death by farm pigs on Christmas Day, the death row inmates who's sentences were commuted
Who is the man in black? - Trevor Deely
On this episode of Wife of Crime I'm telling Russ about the mysterious disappearance of Trevor Deely. Trevor was a 22 year old guy with his whole life ahead of him. He recently started a career in finance and after hanging out with coworkers for a holiday party he walked home in the pouring rain. He was last seen on CCTV footage that night BUT he wasn't alone... After 24 years the question still r
2024 Wrap Up!
On this episode of Wife of Crime we are bringing you our 2024 Wrap Up! We reminisce about the year, all of Russ's "a.k.a's" and the embarrassing stories he told about me! I also get him to agree to a bigger podcast commitment and we talk about our goals for 2025! 2023 was the hardest year of our lives and 2024 was the second hardest... we had a lot of good happen and a lot of sadness but through i
*BONUS* Start Spreading the News with Tom Broke-off and Barbara Wawa
On this episode of SSTN we talk about all the Drones, Luigi Mangione and the murder of Brian Thompson, Daniel Penny's not guilty verdict, the NYC ban of selling animals in pet shops and so much more!!
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Not all hero's wear capes - Reginald Vernon Oates
On this episode of Wife of Crime, I'm telling Russ about a Baltimore serial killer I'm sure no one has heard of! I know this story because I know the arresting officer on the case. Ray was my grandmother's boyfriend he was a police officer for 47 years. He had some crazy stories but he told me that arresting Reginald Oates was by far the craziest one. Even after 56 years he ever forgot that day. R
This makes no sense!! - Ellen Greenberg
On this episode of Wife of Crime I'm telling Russ the insane case of Ellen Greenberg. The Patrons asked for a Love Gone Wrong episode and this one could inn fact be that, depending on what you believe happened to Ellen. Was it a murder or a suicide? Let us know what you think... Moral of this story... sometimes everyone just needs to get real and say out loud "this makes no sense!"
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"He's like the Joker... from Wish" - Wade Wilson
On this week's episode of Wife of Crime I'm telling Russ about a killer in Florida who has committed some absolutely despicable crimes. Sadly however, despite these crimes there is a whole fan base of women who not only support him but also lust after him. Wade Wilson was convicted of 2 counts of murder this year and his groupies are still fighting for him.
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What THEY do in the shadows - Vampires
On this episode of Wife of Crime I'm sticking with the Halloween theme and we are falling down the rabbit hole about Vampires! Folklore and legends are so fun to explore especially during this spooky time BUT what happens when folklore is taken way too seriously? I have 3 cases that get progressively worse, showing how beliefs in Vampires and the legends surrounding them can lead to evil rumors, w
The Ring- Teresita Basa
On this episode of Wife of Crime I think I FINALLY have a case that may prove to Russ that ghosts are real!! Teresita Basa was a fun loving, ambitious Filipino lady living in Chicago. She was living her best life in America when one day someone betrayed and murdered her! The case would take a wild turn 6 months later when a couple claimed to know who killed Teresita, they said they knew this infor
The lid is about to blow off this thing any minute! - Asha Degree
On this episode of Wife of Crime I am telling Russ about a case that has stumped law enforcement and the true crime community for years! Asha Degree went missing from her home in the middle of the night in Shelby, NC 24 years ago. Just last week the sheriff's department executed search warrants and seized a ton of evidence! I'm gonna tell you all about Asha's case, the details that have been deeme
"Can she still make a good sammit" - Maria Licciardi
On this episode of WOC I'm telling Russ about the first female Mob Boss in Italian mafia history! Maria Licciardi was born into a mob family as the daughter of the boss of Licciardi Clan. After multiple deaths and arrests in her clan she would take over the reigns and prove to be more strategic, intelligent and heartless than her male counterparts. The Licciardi Clan is part of one of Italy's most
Operation Finale - Adolf Eichmann
On this episode of Wife of Crime I'm telling Russ the inspiring story of the special agents tasked with taking down one of the most evil men who ever lived, Adolf Eichmann, the architect of the Holocaust. Everyone can agree that there isn't anything much worse than a Nazi. The Nazi's did unspeakable things and at the end of WW2 around 5000 of them fled Germany and got away with it. BUT I'm interes
Not Me, Not Today! - Ashley Reeves
On this episode of WOC I am telling Russ about the case of Ashley Reeves. Ashley was a high school student who had her whole life ahead of her. She had a school girl crush on a teacher who took advantage and manipulated her. Little did she know he was a wolf in sheep's clothing and sadly as of this year, that wolf is a free man. Moral of the story... "Hell is empty and all the devils are here" - W
Man's Best Friend - Marty Duram and Bud
On this episode of Wife of Crime I'm telling Russ a fascinating case about a man who was murdered and how his pet parrot helped solve his case! Marty Duram had a Parrot named Bud and the two were incredibly close. When Marty was murdered police had no leads so sadly the case would end up going cold... UNTIL Bud started talking! Police heard what Bud had to say and decided to reopen their investiga
Snapped! - Susan Wright
On this week's episode I'm telling Russ the case of Susan and Jeff Wright. On the outside they looked like a happy couple with a growing family but behind closed doors the relationship was very toxic and abusive. Was Susan a cold blooded murderer or just a woman who had enough?? Moral of this story... things aren't always what they seem.
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"I'll just lie..." - The Murder of Stephanie Crowe
On this episode of WOC I'm telling Russ the type of case I've been avoiding for a long time. See, I know how Russ thinks and I know when it comes to false confessions he is extremely close minded and quick to judge. I went into this conversation knowing that his opinion will probably annoy me but also hopeful that he might actually learn something, and to my surprise I think he actually, kind of d
TAKEN - Miriam Rodriguez
On this episode of Wife of Crime we are honoring all of our amazing mom listeners out there with one of the most incredible stories I've ever told! Miriam Rodriguez was a mom of 3, wife and business owner living in Mexico. In 2014 her daughter Karen was kidnapped by the Los Zetas Cartel and Miriam made it her life's mission to hunt down each and every one of her kidnappers and make them pay! This
A Real Head Scratcher - Cynthia Anderson
On this week's episode of Wife of Crime I'm telling Russ about the mysterious disappearance of Cynthia Anderson. Cindy was a young girl with her whole life ahead of her. She just put in her 2 week notice at her job at a law firm because she was heading off to college. Just 10 days before she was due to leave she completely disappeared. The circumstances surrounding her disappearance were incredibl
"Happy Birthday Mr. President" - Marylin Monroe
On this episode of Wife of Crime we dive deep into the conspiracy's surrounding the death of one of the most famous women that ever lived Norma Jean Mortenson a.k.a Marilyn Monroe! The events surrounding her death were incredibly mysterious and over the years numerous conspiracy theories have formed involving her doctors, her house keeper, the mafia, the CIA and even the Kennedys. So jump down the
"Third time's the charm" - Kenneth McDuff
On this episode of Wife of Crime I'm telling Russ about the most notorious serial killer in Texas history! Kenneth McDuff was a life long bully and trouble maker who, not surprisingly would end up on death row in 1966 for a triple homicide. 10 years later, because of the death penalty being banned nationwide and Texas prisons being overcrowded HE GOT OUT!! He would go on to ruthlessly murder multi
Not Me Not Today - Anita Wooldridge
On this week's episode I'm telling Russ about the amazing survival of Anita Wooldridge. Imagine your biggest fear... Now, imagine having to live it for 8 days straight. This case unlocks MY biggest fears! The woman at the center of it, 21 year old Anita Wooldridge had a mind set I only pray I could have I those moments. Moral of the story... Yet again, a fascinating example of the depth our brain
My Toxic Valentine - Mike and Denise Williams
On this week's episode, I'm telling Russ the case of Mike and Denise Williams. In December of 2000 Mike Williams went missing while on a duck hunting trip at Lake Seminole. Police quickly came to the conclusion that this must have been a tragic accident. BUT there was one person who knew in her heart that this was way more than just an accident, and she spent 17 years on a mission to prove it! Mor
"Why Gary Why?!"- Jody Plauche
On this episode of WOC I'm telling Russ a case about a father who took the law into his own hands! Gary Plauche was filled with pure rage after he learned the horrors his son Jody faced at the hands of his karate teacher. Gary didn't think our justice system would give this man the punishment he deserved so Gary took care of it himself. Moral of this story... He wasn't ready for that smoke!
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Wolves in sheep's clothing - Julie Rae
On this week's episode I'm telling Russ all about the wrongful conviction and exoneration of a woman named Julie Rae! Her story is totally nuts and actually brings up 2 other cases we have already covered. Way back in 2020 I told Russ about the case of Darlie Routier and my opinion on it caused us to get more hate e-mail then any other episode! Julie's case is eerily similar to Darlie's and may ev
2023 Wrap Up
This year was insane and although we had a lot of heart ache we also had a lot of fun with the podcast. This is such a great reminder of how much joy the podcast brings us even in the hardest times of our lives. We love this awesome community that we've built! Thank you guys so much for everything ❤️
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The Forgotten People - MMIW
On this week's episode I'm telling Russ 3 cases of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women in America. The cases of Kaysera Stops Pretty Places, Henny Scott and Kimberly Bearclaw Iron. Big Horn County Montana is like ground zero for the MMIW movement. There are countless cases of women disappearing or being murdered in the area but their cases never get solved. The issues in Big Horn County are mult
Cold As Ice - Estibaliz Carranza aka The Ice Cream Killer
On this week's episode I'm telling Russ all about a "love gone wrong" case you've probably never heard of! This case sent me down a YouTube rabbit hole because as the story unfolds it just gets more and more crazy! Estibaliz just wanted to settle down and have babies but mix in daddy issues, bad men and a sprinkle of psychopathy and we've got a giant mess! Moral of this story... peach schnapps is
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