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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 PatreonToday's snack: Albanese Candy assortment (thanks Lana!)Sources: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.

Jennair and Mark Gerardot had been married for 24 years and together for 28, with a relationship marked by its share of highs and lows. Mark, often passive, contrasted sharply with Jennair, who could be more assertive, even aggressive at times. The couple, without children or much family nearby, were content to focus on their pets, which they both adored. However, when Jennair lost her job and struggled to find a new one, her self-esteem began to take a hit. The couple's dynamic shifted as Jennair's sense of identity eroded.When Mark landed a new job in Delaware, Jennair stayed behind in South Carolina to pack up their life and handle the logistics of their move. This gave Mark six weeks of bachelor-like freedom. During this time, he and his 33-year-old boss, Meredith Sullivan Chapman, began developing a “work crush” on each other, igniting an affair that would change everything. As we left off, Jennair, ever perceptive, had begun to sense that something was off with her husband, though she couldn't yet put her finger on it. What began as quiet suspicions soon spiraled into an all-consuming obsession. Jennair's fixation on Meredith would lead to a devastating conclusion — one that no one could have predicted.Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lovemarrykill Today's snacks: Cranberry Pecan bread from Stonemill Bread and wild walnut honey (thanks Ashley!) and Kizito cookies (thanks Emma!)

This is the story of a single mother, a twisted teenage romance, and a crime so brutal—and so personal—it left a community stunned and a family shattered. Susan Bailey, 43, a hardworking single mother in Roanoke, Texas, was brutally murdered in her own home on September 25, 2008. The crime was shocking not just for its brutality, but for the identity of the perpetrators—her teenage children,  Jennifer and David along with Jennifer's boyfriend, Paul Henson. The investigation uncovered a chilling level of planning, a fascination with dark and violent themes, and a trail of alarming behavior leading up to the murder.Today's snack: Levain Bakery Lemon CookiesListen ad-free on PatreonSources:https://www.oxygen.com/snapped-killer-couples/crime-news/jennifer-bailey-murders-mother-susan--paul-henson-teen-brotherhttps://www.newspapers.com/image/648426660/?match=1&terms=%22Jennifer%20Bailey%22https://www.newspapers.com/image/652208948/?match=1&terms=%22Jennifer%20Bailey%22

Jennair and Mark Gerardot had been married for 24 years and together for 28, with a relationship marked by its share of highs and lows. Mark, often passive, contrasted sharply with Jennair, who could be more assertive, even aggressive at times. The couple, without children or much family nearby, were content to focus on their pets, which they both adored. However, when Jennair lost her job and struggled to find a new one, her self-esteem began to take a hit. The couple's dynamic shifted as Jennair's sense of identity eroded.When Mark landed a new job in Delaware, Jennair stayed behind in South Carolina to pack up their life and handle the logistics of their move. This gave Mark six weeks of bachelor-like freedom. During this time, he and his 33-year-old boss, Meredith Sullivan Chapman, began developing a “work crush” on each other, igniting an affair that would change everything. As we left off, Jennair, ever perceptive, had begun to sense that something was off with her husband, though she couldn't yet put her finger on it. What began as quiet suspicions soon spiraled into an all-consuming obsession. Jennair's fixation on Meredith would lead to a devastating conclusion — one that no one could have predicted.Listen to part 2 today on PatreonToday's snack: Brownies from Greyston Bakery (thanks Anne!)Sources20/20 episodehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbCY0mzb1DM&ab_channel=ABCNewshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_DloWsfpug&ab_channel=ABCNewshttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXn4al0z-8A&t=354s&ab_channel=ABCNewsSeason 1 of the Bad Bad Thing PodcastIrreparablehttps://www.wcnc.com/article/news/nation-world/husbands-affair-leads-to-murder-suicide-involving-mistress-and-wife-in-pennsylvania-home/507-545703243https://www.wyff4.com/article/former-upstate-mans-affair-leads-to-ambush-killing-of-lover-wifes-suicide-police-say/20065002https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-43899187https://www.newspapers.com/image/422251929/?terms=Jennair%20Gerardot

Ben Novack, Jr. was the heir to a fortune built on an iconic American institution – The Fontainebleau hotel in Miami Beach. Benji was an eccentric and abrasive millionaire who managed to alienate nearly everyone he met. With a drug habit, multiple mistresses, and a jaw-dropping collection of jewelry and pop culture memorabilia, he lived a life of excess. There was a long list of people who might have wanted him dead. At the top of that list was his wife, Narcy Novack. When Ben Novack Jr. was found brutally murdered in July 2009, people couldn't help wondering - had Narcy finally had enough of his running around?Today's snack: MochinutEpisode researched and written by Owen Wesorick.Support us on Patreon

Ben Novack, Jr. was the heir to a fortune built on an iconic American institution – The Fontainebleau hotel in Miami Beach. Benji was an eccentric and abrasive millionaire who managed to alienate nearly everyone he met. With a drug habit, multiple mistresses, and a jaw-dropping collection of jewelry and pop culture memorabilia, he lived a life of excess. There was a long list of people who might have wanted him dead. At the top of that list was his wife, Narcy Novack. When Ben Novack Jr. was found brutally murdered in July 2009, people couldn't help wondering - had Narcy finally had enough of his running around?Listen to both parts on PatreonToday's snacks: Cheetos Crunchy Buffalo and Peeps Party CakeEpisode researched and written by Owen Wesorick.Sources:Glatt, John. The Prince of Paradise. St. Martin's Press, 2013.Dateline, S21E03, Family Affair.https://www.justice.gov/archive/usao/nys/pressreleases/December12/NovackVelizVerdictPR.phphttps://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/news/state/2012/03/31/from-drifter-to-millionaire-troubled/7869228007/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AluxQag1DU&ab_channel=Oxygen

Amy and Stephen Allwine were a happy, devout Christian couple living in Cottage Grove, Minnesota. Amy was a successful dog trainer; Stephen, a church elder and IT specialist. Shockingly, in 2016 the FBI came to Amy and warned her that someone had tried to hire a hitman to kill her through a dark web site called Besa Mafia. Who could possibly wish this wonderful, kind woman dead? Months later when Amy was found dead in the couple's home from a single gunshot wound, it appeared to be a suicide. But the crime scene raised questions.As investigators dug deeper, troubling details emerged—betrayal, secrets, a double life and a twisted version of faith.Support us on PatreonToday's snacks: Entenmann's Fudge Iced Golden Cake and Mini Crumb Cake (thanks Anne!), also Pop'umsSources:https://www.cbsnews.com/news/48-hours-disrupts-alleged-dark-web-hitmen-in-potential-murder-for-hire-plots/https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5312457/Man-trial-killing-wife-staging-like-suicide.htmlhttps://www.fox9.com/news/stephen-allwine-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-for-wifes-murderhttps://www.newspapers.com/image/383606874/https://video.search.yahoo.com/yhs/search?fr=yhs-iba-3&ei=UTF-8&hsimp=yhs-3&hspart=iba&p=Besa+Mafia&vm=r&type=dkff_9317_FFW_ZZ#id=2&vid=6fbc51b0d98560a0bf5e23089b4de999&action=clickhttps://www.fox9.com/news/convicted-dark-net-killer-claims-innocence-i-couldnt-have-done-ithttps://www.wired.com/story/dark-web-bitcoin-murder-cottage-grove/

The Marshall family seemed to have it all—wealth, status, and a picture-perfect life in Toms River, New Jersey. But on Thursday, September 7, 1984, tragedy struck when Maria Marshall, a beloved 42-year-old mother of three, was murdered in a parking area off the Garden State Parkway.What first appeared to be a random robbery quickly unraveled into something far more sinister. As investigators dug deeper, they uncovered a troubled marriage, financial troubles, a torrid love affair, and a murder plot that crossed state lines. The case became one of the most notorious crimes in New Jersey, later documented in Joe McGinniss's best-selling book and movie Blind Faith.Today's snack: Butterscotch barsSupport us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lovemarrykillSources:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OzZyF2PUrk&t=597s “Blind Faith” 1990 movieMcGinniss, Joe (2012). Blind Faith. Berkley (originally published 1989). https://www.newspapers.com/image/174522914/?match=1&terms=Woman%20slain%20at%20rest%20area%20in%20NJ%20Parkway%20https://www.newspapers.com/image/517503220/?match=1&terms=Woman%20slain%20at%20rest%20area%20in%20NJ%20Parkway%20https://www.newspapers.com/image/145993996/?match=1&terms=Maria%20Marshallhttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23088/maria-marshallhttps://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/25/nyregion/robert-o-marshall-dies-at-75-convicted-in-blind-faith-case.htmlhttps://www.findagrave.com/memorial/143002814/robert_oakley-marshallhttps://www.nydailynews.com/2017/09/09/perfect-marriage-masked-husbands-gambling-debt-affair-and-plot-to-have-his-wife-murdered/https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2015/01/30/sons-fight-keep-blind-faith-killer-in-prison/22577249https://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/25/nyregion/robert-o-marshall-dies-at-75-convicted-in-blind-faith-case.html?searchResultPosition=1https://www.nytimes.com/1985/01/20/nyregion/murder-statement-held-too-devastating-to-reveal.htmlhttps://www.nytimes.com/1986/01/13/nyregion/jersey-man-going-on-trial-on-charges-he-paid-to-have-wife-slain.htmlhttps://apnews.com/article/toms-river-ciba-geigy-childhood-cancer-pollution-42b1c56028b70e09ae530567011f34ed

In November 2015, three people were brutally murdered in the small town of Pembroke, Kentucky – Pamela and Calvin Phillips, and Ed Dansereau. The police quickly homed in on a suspect, Major Christian “Kit” Martin, who lived across the street. Martin was set to be tried in a court martial hearing in just two weeks, and Calvin Phillips was a key witness. But Kit had recently been through an ugly separation from his wife, Joan Harmon, who threatened to “ruin his life”. Did Kit commit these horrible murders, or did Joan follow through on her threat?Support us on Patreon.Today's snack: Sanders Sea Salt Caramels (thanks Emily!)

In November 2015, three people were brutally murdered in the small town of Pembroke, Kentucky – Pamela and Calvin Phillips, and Ed Dansereau. The police quickly homed in on a suspect, Major Christian “Kit” Martin, who lived across the street. Martin was set to be tried in a court martial hearing in just two weeks, and Calvin Phillips was a key witness. But Kit had recently been through an ugly separation from his wife, Joan Harmon, who threatened to “ruin his life”. Did Kit commit these horrible murders, or did Joan follow through on her threat?Listen to part 2 now on Patreon.Today's snack: Sausage cheese puffsSources:Corsetti, Emilio III (2024). I Will Ruin You: The Twisted Truth Behind the Kit Martin Murder Trial. WildBlue Press.https://www.courttv.com/trials/ky-v-martin-2021/Dateline, S30 E1, The Evil That Watches. https://www.reddit.com/r/TrueCrimeDiscussion/comments/1b4a41u/after_a_courtmartial_left_his_military_career_in/https://www.wsmv.com/2024/04/17/deputies-kit-martins-family-friends-lied-first-when-asked-about-missing-weapons/https://www.ag.ky.gov/Press%20Release%20Attachments/Kit%20Martin%20ruling.pdfhttps://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/lsj/name/calvin-phillips-obituary?id=16922008https://thecinemaholic.com/who-was-edward-ed-dansereau-why-was-he-killed/https://case-law.vlex.com/vid/martin-v-commonwealth-1047497171https://www.whas11.com/article/news/crime/unsolved/unsolved-a-secret-sin/417-f772062a-f75a-45a5-8283-c19dd69b17d3

Autumn Klein, 41, was a respected neurologist who lived and worked in Pittsburgh with her husband, Robert Ferrante, 64, a well-known research scientist. She collapsed suddenly in her home on April 17, 2013 and died shortly after. As investigators searched for answers, they uncovered her shocking cause of death and a web of secrets that pointed to someone close to her. What seemed like a tragic and unexpected medical emergency soon turned into a chilling case of deception and betrayal. Who killed Autumn?Support us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lovemarrykillToday's snack: Maple brown sugar cookiesSources:https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/ecmo/about/pac-20484615https://video.search.yahoo.com/yhs/search?fr=yhs-iba-3&ei=UTF-8&hsimp=yhs-3&hspart=iba&p=dr.+autumn+klein+911+call&vm=r&type=dkff_9317_FFW_ZZ#id=2&vid=90d35ec8a368d81c028050e255686b80&action=click https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10563967/https://www.jwatch.org/editors/AU880https://www.hudson.org.au/news/creatine-and-pregnancy-what-you-need-to-know/#:~:text=The%20role%20of%20creatine%20in%20conception%20is%20an%20exciting%20new,and%20women%20trying%20to%20conceivehttps://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6263191/https://newsinteractive.post-gazette.com/longform/stories/ferrante/6/https://www.newspapers.com/image/96423278/?terms=%22Autumn%20Klein%22https://www.newspapers.com/image/96423530/?match=1&terms=%22Autumn%20Klein%22https://www.newspapers.com/image/96423530/?terms=%22Autumn%20Klein%22https://www.newspapers.com/image/96402317/?terms=%22Autumn%20Klein%22https://undark.org/2016/10/03/excerpt-death-by-cyanide/https://www.newspapers.com/image/444564086/?match=1&terms=Autumn%20Klein

Ted Binion was Las Vegas royalty—the heir to a casino empire with wealth, power, and a dangerous lifestyle. But when he was found dead in 1998, the city buzzed with speculation. Was it suicide? An accidental overdose? A mob hit? Or something even more sinister?His girlfriend, Sandy Murphy, was devastated—or was she? While she claimed heartbreak, others saw deception. Was she a grieving lover or a scheming opportunist? And what really happened in Ted's final hours?Join us as we unravel the twists, betrayals, and shocking revelations behind the mysterious death of Ted Binion. Was justice served, or did someone get away with murder?Support us on PatreonToday's snacks: UK snack extravaganza part 2 (thanks Samantha!) Jaffa Cakes (Raspberry), Maynard's Liquorice Allsorts, Tesco Crispy Coated Peanuts (BBQ), Galaxy Chocolate Chunk Cookies, and Maynards Bassetts WineGums

Ted Binion was Las Vegas royalty—the heir to a casino empire with wealth, power, and a dangerous lifestyle. But when he was found dead in 1998, the city buzzed with speculation. Was it suicide? An accidental overdose? A mob hit? Or something even more sinister?His girlfriend, Sandy Murphy, was devastated—or was she? While she claimed heartbreak, others saw deception. Was she a grieving lover or a scheming opportunist? And what really happened in Ted's final hours?Join us as we unravel the twists, betrayals, and shocking revelations behind the mysterious death of Ted Binion. Was justice served, or did someone get away with murder?Join us on Patreon to hear part 2 today!Today's snacks: UK snack extravaganza (thanks Samantha!) Twiglets, Hobnobs, Mr. Porky Scratchings, Jaffa Cakes, Penguins and Jelly Babies.Sources:Dateline, S30 E12, “What Happened in Vegas.”48 Hours, S20 E60, “Buried Secrets in Las Vegas”McManus, James (2003). Positively Fifth Street. Farrar, Straus, Giroux.https://www.courttv.com/trials/nv-v-murphy-tabish-2000/ https://www.texasmonthly.com/articles/forget-the-sopranos-meet-the-binions/ https://orangecoast.com/feature/sandy-murphys-complicated-life https://www.reviewjournal.com/homes/real-estate-millions/home-of-casino-heir-ted-binion-back-on-the-market-photos/ https://lasvegassun.com/news/2006/dec/23/murphy-owes-rich-benefactor-millions/ https://pvtimes.com/news/rick-tabish-from-prison-to-a-1-9b-data-deal-108257/ https://www.rgj.com/picture-gallery/news/2019/04/18/photos-ted-binion-murder-trial-2000/3512558002/ https://missoulian.com/the-troubled-trail-of-rick-tabish/article_4ca566fb-538f-5924-b1ac-b43c7b3e649d.html https://www.crimelibrary.org/notorious_murders/famous/binion/rick_6.html https://lasvegassun.com/news/1998/jun/12/sisters-horseshoe-buy-approved/ 

In the early hours of Thursday, June 14, 2007, just before sunrise, 32-year-old Christopher Vaughn was found limping along a rural road near Channahon, Illinois searching for help after he had sustained non-life-threatening gunshot wounds to his left thigh and left wrist. Vaughn, a devoted husband to his wife, Kimberly, 34, and a loving father to their three children—12-year-old Abigayle, 11-year-old Cassandra, and 8-year-old Blake—flagged down a passerby at 5:18 a.m. and asked him to call 911. Tragically, when the police arrived on the scene, they discovered Kim and the three children were brutally slain inside the family's red 2004 Ford Expedition SUV, parked on a service road just off Interstate 55. The devastating tragedy raised one important question. Which parent killed their beautiful, young children? Did this loving mother kill her family and then turn the gun on herself or did Chris Vaughn attempt to cover up his own unthinkable crime?Today's snack: The Cleveland Caramel Corn Co. popcorn (thanks Shannon!)Support us on Patreon

In the early hours of Thursday, June 14, 2007, just before sunrise, 32-year-old Christopher Vaughn was found limping along a rural road near Channahon, Illinois searching for help after he had sustained non-life-threatening gunshot wounds to his left thigh and left wrist. Vaughn, a devoted husband to his wife, Kimberly, 34, and a loving father to their three children—12-year-old Abigayle, 11-year-old Cassandra, and 8-year-old Blake—flagged down a passerby at 5:18 a.m. and asked him to call 911. Tragically, when the police arrived on the scene, they discovered Kim and the three children were brutally slain inside the family's red 2004 Ford Expedition SUV, parked on a service road just off Interstate 55. The devastating tragedy raised one important question. Which parent killed their beautiful, young children? Did this loving mother kill her family and then turn the gun on herself or did Chris Vaughn attempt to cover up his own unthinkable crime?Listen to both parts today on Patreon.Today's snacks: Motor City Pizza Company frozen pizza and Gino's Frozen Deep Dish pizzaSources:https://www.change.org/p/christopher-vaughn-is-innocent Change.org https://www.newspapers.com/image/232254362/?match=1&terms=Christopher%20Vaughnhttps://www.newspapers.com/image/232234627/?match=1&terms=Christopher%20Vaughnhttps://casetext.com/case/people-v-vaughn-194https://www.newspapers.com/image/234530062/?match=1&terms=Christopher%20Vaughnhttps://www.newspapers.com/image/234532734/?match=1&terms=Christopher%20Vaughnhttps://www.newspapers.com/image/234533796/?match=1&terms=Christopher%20Vaughn https://www.newspapers.com/image/234544710/?match=1&terms=Christopher%20Vaughnhttps://www.newspapers.com/image/234545922/?match=1&terms=Christopher%20Vaughnhttps://www.newspapers.com/image/234545916/?match=1&terms=Christopher%20Vaughnhttps://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/chicagotribune/name/kimberly-vaughn-obituary?id=2492999https://www.editorandpublisher.com/stories/in-weird-coincidence-murdered-family-was-profiled-in-sun-times-real-estate-feature,42510https://www.msn.com/en-us/crime/general/convicted-killer-drew-peterson-s-lawyer-flips-on-former-client/ar-AA1x4WQWhttps://www.chicagotribune.com/2012/09/21/christopher-vaughn-guilty-of-killing-wife-3-children/https://patch.com/illinois/joliet/killer-chris-vaughn-gone-in-50-minuteshttps://www.newspapers.com/image/234551875/?match=1&terms=%22Christopher%20Vaughn%22https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2239561/Christopher-Vaughn-sentenced-life-terms-brutal-slayings-children-wife-SUV.htmlhttps://newschannel20.com/news/local/new-efforts-to-exonerate-illinois-father-convicted-of-killing-his-family-in-2007https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Druidry_(modern)https://patch.com/illinois/shorewood-il/blood-expert-pokes-holes-in-chris-vaughn-s-killing-story https://www.newspapers.com/image/240562729/?match=1&terms=%22Christopher%20Vaughn%22https://www.newspapers.com/image/240780092/?match=1&terms=%22Christopher%20Vaughn%22https://chicago.suntimes.com/2024/1/5/24026722/judge-sanctions-lawyer-parents-christopher-vaughn-killing-wife-3-kidshttps://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2021/9/5/22656272/effort-underway-free-christopher-vaughn-conviction-murdering-wife-kidshttps://docs.google.com/viewerng/viewer?url=https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/22825794/TranscriptofClosingArgument.pdf

Valentine's Day bonus episode.Stacey and Richard Schoeck were a loving couple, but their Valentine's Day plans in 2010 took a deadly turn. Richard was found murdered at a secluded park, and what initially looked like a robbery soon unraveled into something far more sinister. As investigators dug deeper, they uncovered a tangled web of secrets, betrayal, and a shocking motive. In the end, the truth about what really happened that night left everyone stunned.Support us on PatreonToday's snack: Peanut Butter Chocolate Lava CakesNewlywed Game questionsSources:https://www.newspapers.com/image/422702496/?match=1&terms=Stacey%20Schoeckhttps://www.newspapers.com/image/424554345/?match=1&terms=Stacey%20Schoeckhttps://www.newspapers.com/image/424555643/?match=1&terms=Stacey%20Schoeckhttps://www.peacocktv.com/watch/playback/vod/GMO_00000000049015_01/a2c29df7-333e-3df2-a3d6-3bdc1e17279dhttps://murderpedia.org/female.S/s/schoeck-stacey.htmhttps://www.gainesvilletimes.com/news/part-of-infamous-belton-bridge-park-reopens/

Joan Robinson Hill and her husband, Dr. John Hill, were the darlings of Houston's high society in the 1960s. Joan was a champion equestrian from one of Houston's wealthiest families, and John was a successful plastic surgeon with a love for classical music. They were young, attractive, and seemed to have it all—a picture-perfect couple moving through a world of horse shows, charity events, and fancy parties. But behind the scenes, things weren't as perfect as they seemed. Joan and John were opposites in many ways, and their differences caused tension from the start. To make matters worse, Joan's father, Ash Robinson, was a major presence in their lives. He was fiercely protective of Joan and had no problem getting involved in her marriage, which only added more strain. By 1969, the cracks in their relationship couldn't be ignored any longer. The problems in their marriage came to a head, setting off a chain of events that would stretch over six years and leave a trail of heartbreak, betrayal, and tragedy for everyone involved.Support us on Patreon.Today's snacks (thanks Sarah!): Audrey's Chia Cookies, Prickly Pear Marmalade, Prickly Pear Candy

Joan Robinson Hill and her husband, Dr. John Hill, were the darlings of Houston's high society in the 1960s. Joan was a champion equestrian from one of Houston's wealthiest families, and John was a successful plastic surgeon with a love for classical music. They were young, attractive, and seemed to have it all—a picture-perfect couple moving through a world of horse shows, charity events, and fancy parties. But behind the scenes, things weren't as perfect as they seemed. Joan and John were opposites in many ways, and their differences caused tension from the start. To make matters worse, Joan's father, Ash Robinson, was a major presence in their lives. He was fiercely protective of Joan and had no problem getting involved in her marriage, which only added more strain. By 1969, the cracks in their relationship couldn't be ignored any longer. The problems in their marriage came to a head, setting off a chain of events that would stretch over six years and leave a trail of heartbreak, betrayal, and tragedy for everyone involved.Hear part 3 today by supporting us on Patreon.Today's snack: Kolaches

Joan Robinson Hill and her husband, Dr. John Hill, were the darlings of Houston's high society in the 1960s. Joan was a champion equestrian from one of Houston's wealthiest families, and John was a successful plastic surgeon with a love for classical music. They were young, attractive, and seemed to have it all—a picture-perfect couple moving through a world of horse shows, charity events, and fancy parties. But behind the scenes, things weren't as perfect as they seemed. Joan and John were opposites in many ways, and their differences caused tension from the start. To make matters worse, Joan's father, Ash Robinson, was a major presence in their lives. He was fiercely protective of Joan and had no problem getting involved in her marriage, which only added more strain. By 1969, the cracks in their relationship couldn't be ignored any longer. The problems in their marriage came to a head, setting off a chain of events that would stretch over six years and leave a trail of heartbreak, betrayal, and tragedy for everyone involved.Join us on Patreon to hear all three parts today.Today's snack: Texas caviarSources:Thompson, Thomas (2001). Blood and Money (reprint ed.). Running Press. ISBN 978-0-78670-947-2. https://casetext.com/case/hill-v-robinson-4 https://abc11.com/post/iconic-texas-mansion-murder-home-1561-kirby-market/14856894/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yC8iAlY5WI4 https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/99420354/lilla-paulus “Family of ‘Blood and Money' victim Hill can't collect.” Corpus Christi Caller, Jun 19, 1982, p. 11B.Kelly, Lee. “Novel Killings: ‘Blood and Money' murder feud fosters multitude of libel suits.” Waco Tribune-Herald, Apr 22, 1980, p. 8C.“Toxic syndrome may have killed Houston heiress.” The Miami Herald, Nov 24, 1980, p. 6D.Arrillaga, Pauline. “Blood & Money: 30 years after Houston murders, the mystery lives on.” Abilene Reporter-News, Mar 21, 1999, p. 4A.https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/18763073/ann_louise-kurth#:~:text=Ms.,the%20Hyltin%2DManor%20Funeral%20Chapel https://www.casemine.com/judgement/us/5914c4f2add7b049347d0da0 https://www.nytimes.com/1977/08/30/archives/family-of-slain-texas-surgeon-sues-exfatherinlaw-for-76-million.html https://law.justia.com/cases/texas/court-of-criminal-appeals/1976/51364-7.html https://www.aspentimes.com/news/local/jim-calaway-remembered-for-legacy-of-giving-back/

Chris Benoit known as the Canadian Crippler or the Rabid Wolverine was a WWE star in the 22nd year of a storied career. He was known to be a wrestler's wrestler- one of the most technically proficient athletes among the corps of actors and performers. Chris Jericho once said Chris Benoit was the “most intense and believable performer I've ever been in the ring with. He could see things that were going to happen before they happened.” Chris won many heavyweight and tag team championships, and he'd made a lot of money doing it. He was doing exactly what he'd wanted to do for his entire life- since he was 3-years-old. His friends and colleagues all knew him to be a respectful, reserved and polite family man. So, it came as quite a shock to everybody when he and his family were found dead under suspicious circumstances, in their sprawling Fayetteville, Georgia home. This is the story of a woman, her child, and to some extent, a man, who were failed by the very institution that should have protected them.The question on everyone's mind…could the tragedy have been prevented?Become a Partner in Crime for $5 a month.Today's snack: Orange Julius and Skittles Pop'd

Chris Benoit known as the Canadian Crippler or the Rabid Wolverine was a WWE star in the 22nd year of a storied career. He was known to be a wrestler's wrestler- one of the most technically proficient athletes among the corps of actors and performers. Chris Jericho once said Chris Benoit was the “most intense and believable performer I've ever been in the ring with. He could see things that were going to happen before they happened.” Chris won many heavyweight and tag team championships, and he'd made a lot of money doing it. He was doing exactly what he'd wanted to do for his entire life- since he was 3-years-old. His friends and colleagues all knew him to be a respectful, reserved and polite family man. So, it came as quite a shock to everybody when he and his family were found dead under suspicious circumstances, in their sprawling Fayetteville, Georgia home. This is the story of a woman, her child, and to some extent, a man, who were failed by the very institution that should have protected them.The question on everyone's mind…could the tragedy have been prevented?Listen to both parts on Patreon now.Today's snacks: Levain Bakery Dark Chocolate Chocolate Chip CookiesSources:https://concussioninc.net/?p=497 Benoit 911 callsBenoit: Wrestling with the Horror that Destroyed a Family and Crippled a Sport - collected essays by Steven Johnson, Heath McCoy, Irvin Muchnick and Creg OliverRingmaster: Vince McMahon and the Unmaking of America, by Abraham Josephine RiesmanChris and Nancy: The True Story of the Benoit Murder-Suicide & Pro Wrestling's Cocktail of Death, by Irvin Muchnickhttps://www.autopsyfiles.org/reports/Celebs/benoit,%20chris_report.pdf Chris' autopsy reporthttps://www.greenwichtime.com/news/article/Sunday-subscriber-advantage-WWE-steroid-385857.php#page-1https://www.biography.com/athletes/andre-the-gianthttps://youtu.be/0b90OweR0n4?si=d8ZIkwEA_FNkz0wWhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V_9hGvpkvws&ab_channel=Scott%27sWrestlingCollectionhttps://ezproxy.bu.edu/login?qurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.proquest.com%2Fwire-feeds%2Frepeated-concussions-led-wrestler-chris-benoits%2Fdocview%2F360118700%2Fse-2%3Faccountid%3D9676 (STUFFCO, JERED. "Repeated Concussions Led to Wrestler Chris Benoit's Suicide: CBC Documentary." The Canadian Press, Feb 05 2008, ProQuest. Web. 1 Nov. 2024)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BgOdvHHXlr4&ab_channel=MrAdrenaline1982https://archive.ph/20120629093200/http://slam.canoe.ca/SlamWrestlingArchive2000/jan14_ins.htmlhttps://www.fightful.com/wrestling/jay-white-details-life-inside-njpw-dojohttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBXZIr6DP-c&t=47shttps://abcnews.go.com/GMA/story?id=3320736https://www.fightful.com/wrestling/phil-carroll-astin-doctor-chris-benoit-passes-away-age-67https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Nq6UZR8YjNHQb56lZ6kuXqlnxJAoSPclc5hh-qfKa48/edit?tab=t.0

In January 2019, Danielle Redlick frantically called 911. She said she believed her husband, Michael Redlick, was deceased. A heart attack, she thought. But as more details of the story emerged, it was clear this was no heart attack. The story Danielle told was full of holes. The question is, would a jury believe her?Today's snack: French silk pieSupport us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lovemarrykillSources:https://www.courttv.com/trials/fl-v-redlick-2022/https://www.orlandosentinel.com/2019/02/06/ucf-faculty-members-wife-said-he-stabbed-himself-police-say-she-killed-him-tried-to-cover-it-up/Taking the Stand. S2.E1, Danielle Redlick.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3S3E7VdhX-k  (911 call)https://www.thefloridatriallawyer.com/homicide/second-degree-murder/ (Florida murder statutes)https://www.ucf.edu/news/redlick-will-remembered-helping-next-generation-students-succeed/ Lotan, Gal Tziperman, et al. “Police: UCF faculty member's wife fatally stabbed him and tried to cover it up.” The Orlando Sentinel, Feb 7, 2019, p. B1.Weiner, Jeff. “Redlick ordered held without bail on murder charge.” The Orlando Sentinel, Feb 8, 2019, p. B2.Schneider, Mike. “Ex-Grizzlies executive is stabbed to death.” The Commercial Appeal (Memphis, Tennessee), Feb 8, 2019, p. A8.Lotan, Gal Tziperman. “Judge: Kids can visit mom in jail.” The Orlando Sentinel, Apr 3, 2019, p. B2.Cordiero, Monivette. “Woman accused of stabbing a UCF faculty member's husband could see her children testify against her.” The Orlando Sentinel, May 24, 2019, p. B2.Weiner, Jeff, et al. “She saw it as a bloody end to their marriage.” The Orlando Sentinel, Jun 7, 2019, p. A1.Cordiero, Monivette. “Woman accused of killing husband asks for bond.” The Orlando Sentinel, Nov 28, 2019, p. B2.Cordiero, Monivette. “Judge permits lawyers' strategy.” The Orlando Sentinel, Mar 13, 2020, p. B1.Cordiero, Monivette. “Woman says she's a victim of fake probe.” The Orlando Sentinel, Dec 8, 2020, p. B1.Cordiero, Monivette. “Trial to begin for Winter Park woman accused of killing husband.” South Florida Sun Sentinel, Jun 6, 2022, p. A5.Cordiero, Monivette. “Home like a ‘horror movie'.” The Orlando Sentinel, Jun 10, 2022, p. A1.Garza, Lisa Marie. “Wife's letter to slain husband read.” The Orlando Sentinel, Jun 11, 2022, p. A3.Cordiero, Monivette. “Daughter: Mom said dad had heart attack.” The Orlando Sentinel, Jun 14, 2022, p. A1.Cordiero, Monivette. “Redlick testifies she stabbed husband amid attack.” The Orlando Sentinel, Jun 15, 2022, p. A1.Cordiero, Monivette. “Redlick hoped heart attack killed husband.” The Orlando Sentinel, Jun 16, 2022, p. A1.Cordiero, Monivette. “Redlick's fate now in jury's hands.” The Orlando Sentinel, Jun 17, 2022, p. A1.Cordiero, Monivette. “Redlick found not guilty of murder.” The Orlando Sentinel, Jun 18, 2022, p. A1.Cordiero, Monivette. “Redlick gets probation for evidence tampering.” The Orlando Sentinel, Aug 6, 2022, p. A1.

On a hot South Carolina afternoon in July, 2018, Lana Clayton frantically flagged down a passerby. She told him her husband, Steven Clayton, had fallen down the stairs and she feared he was dead. The initial investigation concluded that Steven had a heart attack. But Steven's relatives felt like something wasn't right, and pushed for an autopsy. Would the truth emerge before it was too late?Please consider supporting us on PatreonToday's snack: Breton Water Crackers and Pimento CheeseSources:https://www.cbsnews.com/news/lana-steve-clayton-eye-drop-poison-suffer-48-hours/https://abcnews.go.com/US/woman-sentenced-25-years-prison-poisoning-husbands-drinking/story?id=68330116Autopsy: The Last Hours of… S13.E18, “Mysterious Death of Steven Clayton”Accident, Suicide or Murder. S4.E13, “Drop by Drop”https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/heraldonline/name/steven-clayton-obituary?id=9605586 https://www.sun-sentinel.com/2019/07/20/philanthropist-steven-d-clayton-laid-to-rest-a-year-after-his-death/ https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S235200782200155X Dys, Andrew. “York Co. woman confesses to poisoning husband, charged with murder.” The Herald (Rock Hill, South Carolina), Sep 1, 2018, p. A1.Dys, Andrew. “Police: Wife charged in husband's death tried suicide.” The Herald (Rock Hill, South Carolina), Sep 6, 2018, p. A1.Dys, Andrew. “‘16 incident gets a new review.” The Herald (Rock Hill, South Carolina), Sep 12, 2018, p. A1.Dys, Andrew. “Accused wife says she can't pay for lawyer.” The Herald (Rock Hill, South Carolina), Oct 10, 2018, p. A1.Dys, Andrew. “Woman pleads guilty in Visine poisoning death of husband.” The Herald (Rock Hill, South Carolina), Jan 17, 2020, p. A1.

In January 1982, Lynette Dawson, a loving wife and mother, vanished from the suburbs of Sydney, Australia. Her husband, Chris Dawson, a former professional rugby player and local celebrity, insisted that she left voluntarily. Lyn's family and friends initially believed his story but as the years passed with no contact from Lyn, their suspicions of foul play grew. It wasn't until decades later that a true crime podcast called The Teacher's Pet reignited public interest in the case. Cries grew louder for a thorough investigation to finally be done which ultimately lead to justice for Lyn and her family.Today's snacks from Finland (Thanks Jarna!): Fazer Alku Pehmeä Granolapala mustikka, Ruissipsi Makea Chili, Karl Fazer Milk chocolates, Finnish Flavours christmas liquorice mix

Special holiday bonus episode!Christmas time, 1927, in the small central Texas town of Cisco. It's a fast-growing, bustling town thanks to the oil boom of the early 20s. Two days before Christmas, children are laughing, shopkeepers are busy, and families are preparing for festive gatherings. But no one knows that Christmas is about to take a dark, bloody turn. Santa Claus is coming to town – but he's not bringing presents.Support us on PatreonSnacks: Peppermint meltaway cookies, gochujang caramel cookies, chocolate chip cookie bark, Christmas monster cookiesSources:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Santa_Claus_Bank_Robbery https://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/entries/santa-claus-bank-robbery https://www.wideopencountry.com/the-great-santa-claus-bank-robbery/ https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/609749/santa-claus-bank-robbery-1927 https://texaspolitics.utexas.edu/archive/html/exec/governors/15.html“Charges filed as bank raid story told by youth.” Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Apr 11, 1926, p. 10.“Valera robber given 18 years.” Fort Worth Record-Telegram, May 5, 1926, p. 10.“Pardons asked for Valera robbers.” Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Aug 26, 1926, p. 9.“Ratliff held in corpus for Cisco police.” Abilene Reporter-News, Nov 6, 1927, p. 1.“Wounded Cisco bank bandit brought here: Police chief dies, shot by robbers.” Fort Worth Record-Telegram, Dec 24, 1927, p. 1.“Four Cisco bank robbers still at large.” Wichita Falls Times, Dec 24, 1927, p. 1.“2 girls taken by Cisco bandits are left when car abandoned.” Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Dec 24, 1927, p. 1.“Cisco chief dead; two dying.” Abilene Reporter-News, Dec 24, 1927, p. 1.“Remaining robbers surrounded Tues. in Young County.” Corsicana Semi-Weekly Light, Dec 27, 1927, p. 1.“‘Santy' bandit shot, caught.” The Brownsville Herald, Dec 27, 1927, p. 1.“Posse prepares for attack: Two remaining bandits of bank holdup in Cisco trapped near South Bend.” Abilene Reporter-News, Dec 28, 1927, p. 1.“‘Maw' tells story of Helms ‘going on long trip'; made Santa mask.” Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Dec 31, 1927, p. 6.“99 years in Cisco bandit case.” Abilene Daily Reporter, Jan 27, 1928, p. 1.

In January 1982, Lynette Dawson, a loving wife and mother, vanished from the suburbs of Sydney, Australia. Her husband, Chris Dawson, a former professional rugby player and local celebrity, insisted that she left voluntarily. Lyn's family and friends initially believed his story but as the years passed with no contact from Lyn, their suspicions of foul play grew. It wasn't until decades later that a true crime podcast called The Teacher's Pet reignited public interest in the case. Cries grew louder for a thorough investigation to finally be done which ultimately lead to justice for Lyn and her family.Listen to both parts today on PatreonToday's snack: Anzac biscuitsSources:https://www.realestate.com.au/property/2-gilwinga-dr-bayview-nsw-2104/ https://www.thatslife.com.au/true-crime/hedley-thomas-the-teachers-pet/ https://www.dailypress.net/life/features/2023/03/if-a-partner-has-ever-strangled-you-they-will-likely-kill-you/https://www.abc.net.au/news/backstory/2022-09-10/20-years-australian-story-lyn-dawson-coverage-wendy-page/101418452The Teacher's Pet podcasthttps://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/current-affairs/what-happened-to-lyn-dawson-missing-mothers-daughter-shanelle-finally-speaks-out/news-story/1297b92a8ba94329463643e7a16cab00  https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6149045/Lynette-Dawsons-daughter-makes-chilling-admission-admits-loves-dad.html https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YzavCU9YH1E https://www.news.com.au/national/nsw-act/courts-law/chris-dawson-murder-trial-inside-the-case-that-gripped-a-nation/news-story/ef5224494ab2eb3dca0639a2ac771ee1https://www.couriermail.com.au/breaking-news/inside-lynette-dawsons-last-christmas-before-she-disappeared/news-story/c74b20fcdf1062ea0395ba350dcba581https://www.couriermail.com.au/breaking-news/teachers-pet-journalist-heldley-thomas-takes-stand-in-chris-dawson-trial/news-story/f570d71ed601e9bd4b5b141c28726cf2https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bNEqyFNi68&t=577s https://www.theaustralian.com.au/podcasts/teachers-pet-podcast-nsw-police-dropped-the-ball-on-lyn-dawsons-case/news-story/9255c107a6f25ca88f75b392c1801ca7https://www.sydneycriminallawyers.com.au/blog/the-historical-offence-of-carnal-knowledge-in-new-south-wales/https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-06-13/nsw-chris-dawson-appeal-quashed/103974084https://www.abc.net.au/news/2017-06-01/mcculkin-triple-murder-odempsey-dubois-jail-sentence-brisbane/8568476https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gB9xVshLHIkhttps://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/relationships/marriage/accused-murderer-chris-dawsons-other-family/news-story/2b841795911e289f9e67e377317f7770

Marie and Frank Hilley seemed to be living the American dream in their hometown of Anniston, Alabama. They met while still in school and had two kids. Frank was moving up at the foundry where he worked, and Marie brought in extra income as an executive secretary. But, in the mid-seventies, trouble started finding the Hilley family. Unexplained illnesses, arson, nuisance calls, money problems, extortion, and more. It would take years for the mystery to unravel.Today's snack: Eli's cheesecake and Jay's Hot Stuff potato chipsMerch available at: merch.lovemarrykill.com Support us on Patreon

Marie and Frank Hilley seemed to be living the American dream in their hometown of Anniston, Alabama. They met while still in school and had two kids. Frank was moving up at the foundry where he worked, and Marie brought in extra income as an executive secretary. But, in the mid-seventies, trouble started finding the Hilley family. Unexplained illnesses, arson, nuisance calls, money problems, extortion, and more. It would take years for the mystery to unravel.Listen to part 3 by becoming a Patreon todayToday's snack: Classic Whoopie PieMerch available at: bonfire.com/store/love-marry-kill-store

Marie and Frank Hilley seemed to be living the American dream in their hometown of Anniston, Alabama. They met while still in school and had two kids. Frank was moving up at the foundry where he worked, and Marie brought in extra income as an executive secretary. But, in the mid-seventies, trouble started finding the Hilley family. Unexplained illnesses, arson, nuisance calls, money problems, extortion, and more. It would take years for the mystery to unravel.Today's snack: RC Cola and Moon PiesListen to all three parts today at patreon.com/lovemarrykillBuy Love Marry Kill merch at: bonfire.com/store/love-marry-kill-storeSources:Ginsburg, Philip E., Poisoned Blood: A True Story of Murder, Passion, and an Astonishing HoaxAnderson, Brian. “Web of Lies.” The Anniston Star, Feb 26, 1012, p. 1A.Evans, Murphy, and Ronner, John. “The Marie Hilley Saga Ends.” The Anniston Star, Feb 27, 1987, p. 1A.https://law.justia.com/cases/alabama/court-of-appeals-criminal/1985/484-so-2d-476-0.htmlSnapped S27 E13, Marie Hilley

In this special bonus episode, we revisit the mysterious case of Emily Noble, featuring an interview with Matheau Moore. Emily disappeared in May 2020 from her condo in Westerville, Ohio, and her body was not found until four months later. Her husband, Matheau Moore, was arrested and charged with her murder, but a jury found him not guilty.Today's snack: Simply Delightful Classic Caramel CornSupport us on PatreonEmily: A Staged Suicide in Ohio, by Matheau Moore

Phil Hartman, beloved comedian and actor, known for his roles on Saturday Night Live, The Simpsons, and films like Jingle All the Way, had a career full of laughter, creativity, and success. But behind the scenes, his personal life was far more complicated and troubled. His wife, Brynn Hartman, was a woman struggling with addiction, emotional turmoil, and a deeply troubled relationship.In the early morning hours of May 28th, 1998, their lives would come to a devastating and violent end, leaving the world stunned and questioning how it all unraveled. In this episode, we'll explore the rise of Phil Hartman, the dark secrets of his marriage to Brynn, and the tragic events that led to one of the most senseless and devastating deaths in Hollywood history.Today's snack: Great Lakes Potato Chip Co. Purple Potato Chips with Sea SaltResearch and script by Owen WesorickSupport us on PatreonClips and sources:Phil Hartman SNL audition: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pycU0fk1XaYPhil Hartman album covers: https://r1creative.net/feed/album-covers-designed-by-legendary-comedian-phil-hartman/ https://www.cbsnews.com/news/profile-phil-hartman/https://ew.com/article/1998/06/12/man-thousand-voices/https://www.vice.com/en/article/what-happens-when-you-mix-antidepressants-with-illegal-drugs/You Might Remember Me: The Life and Times of Phil Hartman, by Mike ThomasPhiladelphia Inquirer - “Police sources detail Hartmans' last hours”: https://www.newspapers.com/image/179802717/?match=1https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8956485/https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1998-jun-03-me-56032-story.htmlhttps://www.nickiswift.com/127535/the-untold-truth-of-phil-hartman/https://groundlings.com/about/historyhttps://trueactivist.com/looking-back-on-phil-hartman-2-decades-after-his-premature-death-and-how-he-is-still-cherished-to-this-day-gallery-t4/15/Phil as Bill Clinton on SNL: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eYt0khR_ej0 Dating Game appearance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AtVrLCGB1AQ Phil on PeeWee: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFyWQTtIqkk Phil on the Simpsons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72tst1LCMuo Phil on the Simpsons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PpETJ1IGwak  NewsRadio: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5bHHBi6Cgc Joe Rogan on Phil: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_Bm51faeyk&ab_channel=JRECanyon Jon Lovitz on Phil: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZdxVwCN9i88 Monorail: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=72tst1LCMuo 

On September 28, 2000, David Camm returned home from a night of playing basketball with friends to find his wife and two young children brutally murdered. Despite his 10-year career as an Indiana State Trooper, suspicion quickly fell upon him due in part to a botched investigation of the crime scene. What followed is an unbelievable 13-year legal battle as David fought to prove his innocence.Today's snack: Reese's browniesSupport us on Patreon.

On September 28, 2000, David Camm returned home from a night of playing basketball with friends to find his wife and two young children brutally murdered. Despite his 10-year career as an Indiana State Trooper, suspicion quickly fell upon him due in part to a botched investigation of the crime scene. What followed is an unbelievable 13-year legal battle as David fought to prove his innocence.Hear both parts today on Patreon.Today's snack: Cucumber saladSources:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mv8z13kqzZY  3D YouTube channel interview w/ David Camm https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6jvXn6CahJ0 Charles Boney interviewGlatt, John. (2007) One Deadly Night: A State Trooper, Triple Homicide and a Search for Justice. St. Martin's Publishing Group (St. Martin's True Crime Library). Kindle Edition. Dunn, Gary (2022) Their Bloody Lies and Persecution of David Camm. Peppertree Press. Kindle Editionhttps://www.newspapers.com/image/180690220/?match=1&terms=David%20Cammhttps://www.newspapers.com/image/107494903/?match=1&terms=%22David%20Camm%22https://www.newspapers.com/image/107975437/?match=1&terms=%22David%20Camm%22https://www.newspapers.com/image/108007486/?match=1&terms=%22David%20Camm%22https://www.newspapers.com/image/127385359/?match=1&terms=%22David%20Camm%22https://www.newspapers.com/image/127386549/?match=1&terms=%22David%20Camm%22https://www.newspapers.com/image/127412799/?match=1&terms=%22David%20Camm%22https://www.newspapers.com/image/127419548/?match=1&terms=%22David%20Camm%22https://www.newspapers.com/image/126701976/?match=1&terms=%22David%20Camm%22https://www.newspapers.com/search/results/?date-end=2024&date-start=2006&keyword=%22David+Camm%22&publication-ids=384®ion=us-in&sort=paper-date-aschttps://www.newspapers.com/image/126704604/?match=1&terms=%22David%20Camm%22https://www.newspapers.com/image/126711225/?match=1&terms=%22David%20Camm%22https://www.newspapers.com/image/180656777/?terms=David%20Cammhttps://www.newspapers.com/image/759492629/?terms=david%20cammhttps://www.law.umich.edu/special/exoneration/pages/casedetail.aspx?caseid=4291https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/9379960/amos_h-lockhart#view-photo=19266744https://www.cbsnews.com/news/murder-on-lockhart-road/https://www.southbendtribune.com/story/news/2014/08/24/slain-womans-parents-drop-wrongful-death-sui/46603033/https://www.wave3.com/story/3010548/boney-says-he-has-alibi-for-night-camm-family-was-killed/https://www.indystar.com/story/news/crime/2013/09/12/david-camm-confessed-to-murders-while-getting-tattooed-former-inmate-says-/2806371/https://www.wdrb.com/news/david-camm-awarded-more-than-5-million-in-settlements-of-wrongful-arrest-lawsuits/article_4faaf19e-c661-11ec-a8c5-3be24717f459.html

On a quiet May 1990 morning in the upscale village of Wellington, Florida, Marlene Warren answered her front door to a brightly dressed clown bearing flowers and balloons. The clown calmly pulled out a gun and fatally shot Marlene from point blank range. Why would anyone want to kill Marlene? It would take decades to unravel this bizarre mystery.Today's snack: Thinsters Key Lime PieSupport us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/LoveMarryKillSources:https://www.cbsnews.com/news/florida-killer-clown-case-sheila-keen-warren-marlene-warren-murder-48-hours/ABC 20/20, S45 E29, The Case of the Killer ClownSnapped, S33 E19, Sheila Keen Warren48 Hours, Murder by Clown, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rEpzQtnz9y0 Felonious Florida, The Killer Clown of WellingtonZeman, David. “Masked clown bore flowers, gifts – and a gun.” The Miami Herald, May 27, 1990, p. A1.Rozsa, Lori. “No motive in clown shooting.” The Miami Herald, May 30, 1990, p. B1.Kozlowski, Ron. “Murder involving clown well-planned, police say.” The Palm Beach Post, May 30, 1990, p. B1.Rozsa, Lori. “Clown-killing probe investigates link between auto firm, stolen car.” The Miami Herald, Jun 2, 1990, p. A1.Kozlowski, Ron. “Police inspect victim's phone records in clown slaying.” The Palm Beach Post, Jun 6, 1990, p. A1.Ross Albers, Rebecca. “Racketeering, auto theft charges filed.” The Miami Herald, Oct 27, 1990, p. 2B.Somerville, Sean. “Woman couldn't be killer clown, kin say.” The Palm Beach Post, Nov 11, 1990, p. 1A.Rozsa, Lori. “Slaying began 8-month ordeal, says ‘clown murder' suspect.” The Miami Herald, Feb 3, 1991, p. 1A.Caputo, Marc. “Errors found in sheriff's evidence procedures.” The Palm Beach Post, Feb 16, 2000, p. 1B.Duret, Daphne, et al. “Documents give deepest look yet at 1990 case.” The Palm Beach Post, Apr 14, 2018, p. 1A.Freeman, Marc. “Husband of killer clown suspect: Cops ‘had nothing before, have nothing now'.” Florida Sun Sentinel, May 12, 2019, p. B1.Freeman, Marc. “Clown suspect says she can't afford defense.” Florida Sun Sentinel, Nov 9, 2019, p. A1.

By all accounts, Jennifer and Michael Blagg were the perfect couple and the envy of their friends. Michael had a great job and was devoted to his wife and adorable 6-year-old daughter, Abby. But when Michael came home from work on November 13, 2001, to find his wife and daughter missing and bloodstains in the bedroom, his world was shattered. What unfolded in the coming months was a shocking story of a man leading two lives, one public and one private. Begging the question, can you ever really know anyone?Support us on Patreon.Today's snacks: Canyon Poppers and Caramelized onion dip

By all accounts, Jennifer and Michael Blagg were the perfect couple and the envy of their friends. Michael had a great job and was devoted to his wife and adorable 6-year-old daughter, Abby. But when Michael came home from work on November 13, 2001, to find his wife and daughter missing and bloodstains in the bedroom, his world was shattered. What unfolded in the coming months was a shocking story of a man leading two lives, one public and one private. Begging the question, can you ever really know anyone?Support on on Patreon and listen to both parts today.Today's snack: Rocky Mountain Avalance Bars (no-bake)4 (24 oz )cups white chocolate chips3/4 (6.6 oz) cup peanut butter3 cups rice krispies3 cups mini marshmallows1/2 cup crushed pretzels1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips-------------------------------------------Place semi-sweet chocolate chips in the freezer for at least 15 minutes.Line a 9 x11 pan with parchment paper.Melt peanut butter and white chocolate chips in the microwave for 90 seconds at 50% power, stir, and repeat for another 90 seconds, at 50% power. Stir until smooth.Stir in pretzels, mini marshmallows, rice krispies, and semi-sweet chocolate chips.Pour into the prepared pan and press down firmly. Sprinkle lightly with flaked salt, if desired. Refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.Note:
Every microwave is different; white chocolate can seize quickly, so use caution, and start slowly.Sources:Francis, Eric. (2008). Taken From Home: A Father, a Dark Secret, and a Brutal Murder. St. Martin's Paperbacks. Scott, Robert. (2014). Killer Dad. Pinnacle Books.https://www.cbsnews.com/video/dark-side-of-the-mesa-1/ 48 Hours fredhutch.org/en/news/center-news/2018/07/endometriosis-linked-to-childhood-abuse.htmlhttps://pluto.tv/us/on-demand/series/61247028d343140013d47185/season/19/episode/61259a4cd24f5e00135eb982https://people.com/crime/juror-marilyn-charlesworth-sued-for-overturned-murder-conviction/https://www.peacocktv.com/watch/playback/vod/GMO_00000000393628_01/e4b2258c-90c7-35d0-a545-387bcefb55f6https://www.visitgrandjunction.com/plan-your-visit/about-grand-junction/https://www.gjsentinel.com/county-suicide-rate-higher-than-state-national-averages-study-finds/article_11e96bda-2d6a-11ee-a2a3-273ec7080fcf.htmlhttps://www.9news.com/article/news/local/michael-blagg-trial/i-was-under-a-lot-of-stress-michael-blagg-addresses-behavior-after-wifes-murder/73-532626109

Matt and Kari Baker seemed like the perfect couple with the perfect family. Living near Waco, Texas, Matt was a Baptist minister and Kari was a third grade teacher. They were raising two beautiful daughters, Kensi and Grace. But Kari's family and friends knew that she had struggled. Seven years earlier, she and Matt had lost another daughter, Kassidy, soon after her first birthday. When Kari died in April 2006, her death was quickly ruled a suicide. But, Kari's family and friends had a hard time accepting that conclusion. They saw someone who was a fighter and would do anything to be there for her daughters. They were determined to find out the truth, no matter how long it would take or how difficult it would be.Today's snack: Hostess MeltamorsSupport us on Patreon: https://patreon.com/lovemarrykill

Matt and Kari Baker seemed like the perfect couple with the perfect family. Living near Waco, Texas, Matt was a Baptist minister and Kari was a third grade teacher. They were raising two beautiful daughters, Kensi and Grace. But Kari's family and friends knew that she had struggled. Seven years earlier, she and Matt had lost another daughter, Kassidy, soon after her first birthday. When Kari died in April 2006, her death was quickly ruled a suicide. But, Kari's family and friends had a hard time accepting that conclusion. They saw someone who was a fighter and would do anything to be there for her daughters. They were determined to find out the truth, no matter how long it would take or how difficult it would be.Today's snacks: Lay's West Indies Hot n' Sweet Chilli Chips, Masala Murukku, and Britannia Little HeartsListen to all three parts on Patreon now.

Matt and Kari Baker seemed like the perfect couple with the perfect family. Living near Waco, Texas, Matt was a Baptist minister and Kari was a third grade teacher. They were raising two beautiful daughters, Kensi and Grace. But Kari's family and friends knew that she had struggled. Seven years earlier, she and Matt had lost another daughter, Kassidy, soon after her first birthday. When Kari died in April 2006, her death was quickly ruled a suicide. But, Kari's family and friends had a hard time accepting that conclusion. They saw someone who was a fighter and would do anything to be there for her daughters. They were determined to find out the truth, no matter how long it would take or how difficult it would be.Today's snacks: Julio's Corn Tortilla Chips, Mateo's Gourmet Salsa, and Velveeta Queso con Salsa Cheese DipListen to all three parts today on Patreon.Sources:https://www.tdcaa.com/journal/the-murdering-minister/https://www.courttv.com/trials/tx-v-baker-2010/Deadly little secrets : the minister, his mistress, and a heartless Texas murder, by Casey, Kathrynhttps://www.texasmonthly.com/true-crime/the-valley-of-the-shadow-of-death/https://www.texasmonthly.com/articles/witness-for-the-prosecution/20/20, The Preacher's Hidden Life48 Hours, S24 E6, Dirty Little SecretsProsecuting Evil With Kelly Siegler, S1 E6, The Mask of Godhttps://www.cbsnews.com/video/extra-matt-baker-talks-to-48-hours-2/https://memorials.oakcrestwaco.com/book-of-memories/2161993/baker-kari/obituary.phphttps://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S0379073800003935 https://dontevengetstarted.blogspot.com/ https://wacotrib.com/read-the-complete-arrest-warrant-for-matt-baker/article_3729ddae-b7e5-5451-809a-a84814ada393.html

Christian Longo, 19, married his wife MaryJane, 26, in 1993 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The couple had three children in rapid succession, Zachery, Sadie, and Madison. Chris was the sole breadwinner in the family and after his business, Final Touch Construction Cleaning, began to fail, he struggled to keep his family afloat and soon turned to a life of crime to make ends meet writing counterfeit checks. The family was in dire straits financially and had alienated all of their friends and family through Chris' lies and deception.They decided to head to the Oregon coast for a fresh start but soon Chris and MaryJane were out of money and options.On December 19, 2002, the body of Zachery Longo, 4, was found floating in the water. Soon after, his sister's body was found in the same waters; later two suitcases were found containing the bodies of MaryJane and Madison.Days later, Christian Longo fled the country for Cancun Mexico.Support us on Patreon.Today's snack: Starburst

Christian Longo, 19, married his wife MaryJane, 26, in 1993 in Ann Arbor, Michigan. The couple had three children in rapid succession, Zachery, Sadie, and Madison. Chris was the sole breadwinner in the family and after his business, Final Touch Construction Cleaning, began to fail, he struggled to keep his family afloat and soon turned to a life of crime to make ends meet writing counterfeit checks. The family was in dire straits financially and had alienated all of their friends and family through Chris' lies and deception.They decided to head to the Oregon coast for a fresh start but soon Chris and MaryJane were out of money and options. On December 19, 2002, the body of Zachery Longo, 4, was found floating in the water. Soon after, his sister's body was found in the same waters; later two suitcases were found containing the bodies of MaryJane and Madison. Days later, Christian Longo fled the country for Cancun Mexico.Listen to both parts now on Patreon.com/LoveMarryKillToday's snack: Dutch oven popcorn made with clarified butter and M&M's.Sources:https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000FCK55S/ref=docs-os-doi_0  True Story: Murder, Memoir, Mea Culpa, Finkel, Michael, 2005https://people.com/crime/christian-londo-interview-about-true-story-movie/https://www.nytimes.com/2001/12/29/us/man-is-sought-after-his-wife-and-children-die-in-oregon.html (some of his crimes chronicled)https://www.npr.org/2017/02/19/510585965/poor-education-leads-to-lost-dreams-and-low-income-for-many-jehovahs-witnesseshttps://pluto.tv/us/on-demand/series/61247028d343140013d47185/season/26/episode/619401141ff13a001a210fc4https://www.oregonlive.com/pacific-northwest-news/2014/03/killer_christian_longos_kidney.htmlhttps://kval.com/news/local/words-of-a-killer-longo-writes-about-family-he-killed

Molly Watson was about to get married to the love of her life, James Addie, and she couldn't have been happier. The two had been together for almost seven years before Molly finally popped the question and James said yes. But Molly would not live to see the big day. Two days before the wedding she was found dead, with a single bullet through the back of her head, on a desolate dirt road in rural Monroe County, Missouri. The investigation into her death would uncover secrets that would forever change the lives of everyone in James' and Molly's orbit.Support us on Patreon.Today's snacks: Cabot Seriously Sharp Popcorn and Crunchmaster Rice Poppers Sources:https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/murder/a-missouri-woman-was-killed-by-her-married-fiance-2-days-before-their-wedding Evil Lives Here: Shadows of Death, S3 E2, A Double Life20/20 S44 E10, I Now Pronounce You Deadhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8c4N85Qz9_w&list=PLMD8umRLJkKwZH-AF8VgBFcBH3ms01T_o&index=1https://abc17news.b-cdn.net/abc17news.com/2022/07/84656-Appellants-Brief.pdf https://www.courttv.com/trials/mo-v-addie-2021/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uYUeTLdk6fU 

Linda and Tom Kolman, married 10 years, were going through a rough patch when Gilberto Nunez, a local dentist, entered their lives. Gil quickly became a close friend to both, weaving himself into their daily lives. In November 2011, Tom was found dead in his car outside of his gym, initially it was believed he suffered a heart attack. However, as the investigation unfolded, a shocking, sordid relationship was exposed.Today's snacks: The Whole Shabang potato chipsSupport us on Patreon.Sources:https://www.paramountplus.com/shows/video/8_s6Ivym2_ERQF6qNS5Fn7uOAxH491UJ/https://thecinemaholic.com/tom-kolmans-murder/https://www.recordonline.com/story/news/crime/2015/10/02/kolman-s-death-impacted-lives/33349835007/https://www.aetv.com/real-crime/kingston-dentist-murderhttps://www.justsecurity.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Gilberto-Nunez-Court-Documents.pdfhttps://www.recordonline.com/story/news/crime/2016/06/01/widow-testifies-about-love-affair/28346832007/https://www.recordonline.com/story/news/crime/2015/10/02/kolman-s-death-impacted-lives/33349835007/https://hudsonvalleyone.com/2016/05/25/opening-arguments-in-nunez-murder-trial/2/https://hudsonvalleyone.com/2018/09/13/gilberto-nunez-kingston-dentist-acquitted-of-murder-but-convicted-on-other-charges-set-loose/https://hudsonvalleyone.com/2016/05/27/pathologist-testifies-at-nunezs-murder-trial/https://deadline.com/2022/07/david-harbour-pedro-pascal-star-my-dentists-murder-limited-series-hbo-1235078062/https://www.oneidadispatch.com/2016/06/01/nunez-trial-day-4-lover-testifies-about-affair-finding-husbands-body/https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2017/07/03/my-dentists-murder-trial

Amy and Brian Fanion were pillars of the Westfield, Massachusetts community. Married for over 30 years, active in their church, Amy was a beloved stay-at-home mom and Brian a well-respected police detective. When Brian called 911 shortly after noon on May 8th, 2018 to say that Amy had shot herself in the head, no one who knew the couple well doubted his story. But as investigators delved into the evidence, a different picture started to emerge. Was it possible that this highly regarded police officer killed his wife in a premeditated, cold-blooded manner?Today's snack: Cheetos Goût FromageSupport us on PatreonSources:https://www.cbsnews.com/news/brian-fanion-amy-fanion-westfield-massachusetts-detectives-affair-exposed-shooting-death-murder-trial-48hours/https://www.cbsnews.com/news/brian-fanion-westfield-massachusetts-amy-fanion-detective-searches-gunshot-residue-testing-before-wife-killed/https://www.masslive.com/news/2023/02/its-obvious-you-dont-want-me-anymore-amy-fanions-last-words-according-to-defense-in-murder-trial.html48 Hours, S37 E29, The Detective's Wife https://www.cbsnews.com/video/the-detectives-wife/ Killer Cases, S4 E3, The Policeman's Wife, https://play.aetv.com/shows/killer-cases/season-4/episode-3 https://www.newspapers.com/image/942888142/?match=1&terms=brian%20fanionhttps://thewestfieldnews.com/brian-fanions-story-was-inconsistent-said-prosecutors/https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/post-mortem-the-detectives-wife/id1711274501?i=1000654726254https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-detectives-wife-fanion-trial-breakdown/id1726639020?i=1000656658933https://obits.masslive.com/us/obituaries/masslive/name/amy-fanion-obituary?id=10850310

The Karen Read murder trial has captivated the country. Karen is accused of hitting her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe, in anger after a night of drinking with friends with her Lexus SUV when she dropped him off at a friend's house, just after midnight on January 29, 2022 as a blizzard slammed the town of Canton, Massachusetts. After the alleged incident, Karen left the scene of the crime. Her defense made the bold claim that the Massachusetts State Police and the Canton Police Department conspired to cover up John's murder to protect two law enforcement agents, Brian Higgins and Brian Albert and Brian's 17-year-old nephew Colin Albert. They argued that the trio beat John and left him in the snow to die by planting evidence and coaching witnesses.Today's snacks: Fonzies and Amica Chips - Anello PizzaSupport us on Patreon.See part 1 show notes for list of sources and links.

The Karen Read murder trial has captivated the country. Karen is accused of hitting her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe, in anger after a night of drinking with friends with her Lexus SUV when she dropped him off at a friend's house, just after midnight on January 29, 2022 as a blizzard slammed the town of Canton, Massachusetts. After the alleged incident, Karen left the scene of the crime. Her defense made the bold claim that the Massachusetts State Police and the Canton Police Department conspired to cover up John's murder to protect two law enforcement agents, Brian Higgins and Brian Albert and Brian's 17-year-old nephew Colin Albert. They argued that the trio beat John and left him in the snow to die by planting evidence and coaching witnesses.Today's snacks: Cheetos Sticks Palitos and Salamini PiccanteListen to all three parts now by joining us on Patreon.

The Karen Read murder trial has captivated the country. Karen is accused of hitting her boyfriend, Boston police officer John O'Keefe, in anger after a night of drinking with friends with her Lexus SUV when she dropped him off at a friend's house, just after midnight on January 29, 2022 as a blizzard slammed the town of Canton, Massachusetts. After the alleged incident, Karen left the scene of the crime. Her defense made the bold claim that the Massachusetts State Police and the Canton Police Department conspired to cover up John's murder to protect two law enforcement agents, Brian Higgins and Brian Albert, and Brian's 17-year-old nephew Colin Albert. They argued that the trio beat John and left him in the snow to die by planting evidence and coaching witnesses.Today's snacks: Kinder Joy, Baiocchi Pistacchio, Nutella BiscuitsListen to all three parts now: https://patreon.com/lovemarrykill Sources:https://www.realtor.com/realestateandhomes-detail/M3977083701 Karen Read's househttps://www.nbcboston.com/news/canton-karen-read-case/karen-read-trial-all-livestreams/3374387/ interactive map of key players in the Karen Read trialhttps://www.nbcboston.com/news/canton-karen-read-case/karen-read-trial-all-livestreams/3374387/ Highlights of all 35 days of the trial https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/karen-read-trial-john-okeefe-death-what-know-rcna155905https://apnews.com/article/karen-read-officer-death-boston-officer-testimony-14ed255442a844b3c2d51e50e0549a9bhttps://www.patriotledger.com/story/news/2024/06/25/karen-read-john-okeefe-michael-proctor-state-police-murder-massachusetts-boston/74202592007/https://www.patriotledger.com/story/news/2024/06/28/karen-read-trial-jury-deadlocked-hung-beverly-cannone/74246480007/https://people.com/karen-read-lead-investigator-admits-texting-wanting-her-die-suicide-8662882https://www.patriotledger.com/story/news/2014/01/16/two-young-canton-kids-lose/40602672007/https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/236494717/john_j-o%27keefehttps://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/karen-read-trial-john-okeefe-murder-investigation-rcna159517https://www.boston25news.com/news/local/high-bail-girlfriend-charged-with-manslaughter-death-off-duty-boston-police-officer/LML5PWOBFVAB3P6SMKD7CINY64/https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-13423279/Karen-Read-snaps-John-OKeefe-murder-trial.htmlhttps://www.boston25news.com/news/local/norfolk-county/state-police-association-releases-statement-after-embattled-trooper-michael-proctor-reassigned/PIFBS5WAXNFQHOUXWE6AQMDRII/frehttps://www.wbur.org/news/2024/07/08/karen-read-michael-proctor-state-police-hearinghttps://apnews.com/article/karen-read-boston-police-officer-murder-7222b8d74b2fb2e757209f09c437a766https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/karen-read-live-stream-today-murder-trial-day-8-chris-albert/https://sc.edu/about/offices_and_divisions/fraternity_and_sorority_life/documents/bac-charts1617.pdfhttps://www.newspapers.com/image/1064164644/?match=1&terms=who%20is%20Karen%20Readhttps://www.nbcboston.com/news/local/karen-read-prosecutors-push-back-on-jury-claims/3425865/https://www.bostonmagazine.com/news/2023/09/27/canton-karen-read/https://www.bostonmagazine.com/news/2024/05/19/who-is-turtleboy-aidan-kearney/https://www.newspapers.com/image/811872745/https://www.newspapers.com/image/847671830/?terms=%22Karen%20Read%22https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/karen-read-trial-motion-to-dismiss-hearing/https://www.newspapers.com/image/956421122/?match=1&terms=%22Karen%20Read%22https://www.newspapers.com/image/1058025899/https://www.newspapers.com/image/1064158087/https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/read-the-texts-between-karen-read-and-atf-agent-brian-higgins-you-think-you-can-handle-me/ar-BB1n0yh9

In April 2016, eight members of the Rhoden family were found shot and killed in cold blood in the small community of Piketon, Ohio. The killings were targeted and methodically carried out at four different crime scenes, leaving behind very little evidence. It would become one of the most complicated and lengthy investigations in Ohio history. The question on everyone's mind: Who would mercilessly kill an entire family in cold blood?Today's snacks: Sun Snacks Torreznos, Lava Cheese, Omnom Chocolate Lakkrís + Sea Salt, Rjóma KúlurSupport us on Patreon.

In April 2016, eight members of the Rhoden family were found shot and killed in cold blood in the small community of Piketon, Ohio. The killings were targeted and methodically carried out at four different crime scenes, leaving behind very little evidence. It would become one of the most complicated and lengthy investigations in Ohio history. The question on everyone's mind: Who would mercilessly kill an entire family in cold blood?Today's snack: Skyline ChiliJoin us on Patreon to hear both parts now, ad-free.Sources:The Pike County Murders: A Family Massacre, Peacock TVThe Piketon Massacre podcasthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mZ7bVwytJTc Knight, Cameron. “911 calls help reveal horror of family tragedy.” The Marion Star, Apr 24, 2016, p. A1.https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2016/04/25/exclusive-we-aint-no-revenge-our-hearts-pike-co-family-says/83517330/Sweigart, Josh and Bennish, Steve. “So many ‘whys': Ohio authorities begin work to find out who is responsible for largest mass killing in U.S. this year.” Dayton Daily News, May 1, 2016, p. 1.BieryGolick, Keith and Fugleberg, Jeremy. “Mourners' wish: ‘Fly high Rhodens'.” Cincinnati Enquirer, May 3, 2016, p. A5.BieryGolick, Keith and Fugleberg, Jeremy. “‘Beyond devastation': Six victims of April 22 shootings remembered at funeral.” Chillicothe Gazette, May 4, 2016, p. A1.Zachariah, Holly. “Rhoden family is tired of waiting in the dark after Pike County murders.” The Journal News, Hamilton, Ohio, Jun 27, 2016, p. 14.Zachariah, Holly and Smola, Jennifer. “Pain still fresh year after killings.” Akron Beacon Journal, Apr 18, 2017, p. B3.Ison, Jona and Londberg, Max. “Jake Wagner pleads not guilty: Ordered held without bond on 23 charges related to 2016 Rhoden family killings.” Cincinnati Enquirer, Nov 28, 2018, p. A4.https://www.wcpo.com/news/crime/charges-against-fredericka-wagner-dismissed-in-rhoden-family-massacre Londberg, Max and Brookbank, Sarah. “Pike Co. sheriff pleads not guilty in 16 criminal charges.” Chillicothe Gazette, Jul 3, 2019, p. A1.https://www.wlwt.com/article/rita-newcomb-charged-in-pike-county-homicide-case-avoids-returning-to-jail/28849160Zachariah, Holly. “Grandmother in Rhoden coverup takes plea deal: Felony charges against Newcomb were dropped.” Cincinnati Enquirer, Dec 4, 2019, p. A8.Mitchell, Madeline. “Rhoden massacre at 4 years and counting: Coronavirus may further delay fall murder trials.” Cincinnati Enquirer, Apr 22, 2020, p. A4.Reutter, Justin. “Suspended Pike County sheriff pleads guilty to theft in office.” The Newark Advocate, Sep 25, 2020, p. A3.https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/state/2021/04/22/jake-wagner-rhoden-family-homicides-pike-county-ohio-pleads-guilty/7333052002/https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/2021/09/10/legal-analyst-30-year-sentence-conspirator-pike-county-slayings-fair/8281747002/https://www.cincinnati.com/story/news/crime/2021/09/16/rhoden-family-murders-billy-wagner-appear-court-thursday/8351330002/ Zachariah, Holly. “Will the Rhoden family finally see a resolution?” Chillicothe Gazette, Jan 2, 2022, p. A3.https://www.wcpo.com/news/pike-county-massacre/pike-county-murder-trial-opening-statements-start-first-trial-for-2016-massacrehttps://sciotovalleyguardian.com/2022/09/12/day-1-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-first-day-of-the-rhoden-homicide-trial/https://www.fox19.com/2022/10/26/pike-county-jury-sees-photos-murder-weapons-hidden-cement-filled-buckets/?outputType=ampNewberry, Patricia Gallagher. “‘Snipers on a hill': In Pike County, Jake Wagner admits to 5 of 8 Rhoden family killings.” Cincinnati Enquirer, Oct 26, 2022, p. A1.Newberry, Patricia Gallagher. “Wagners distrusted the justice system, George Wagner IV's mother testifies.” Cincinnati Enquirer, Nov 3, 2022, p. A4.Gambrell, Mandy. “Pike County trial defendant George Wagner IV testifies.” Dayton Daily News, Nov 17, 2022, p. B4.Bischoff, Laura. “DeWine: Truth is found in Pike County massacre.” Cincinnati Enquirer, Dec 2, 2022, p. A4.https://www.wlwt.com/article/ohio-pike-county-rhoden-massacre-breakdown/41521453 Newberry, Patricia Gallagher. “Wagner IV gets life without parole for Pike County murders.” The Times Recorder, Zanesville, Ohio, Dec 21, 2022, p. A1.Newberry, Patricia Gallagher. “Survivors of family massacre seek the Wagners' riches: Pike wrongful death suit likely to target land.” Akron Beacon Journal, Aug 9, 2023, p. A7.

Susan Powell was last seen on December 6, 2009. She and her husband of 8 years, Josh Powell, lived in West Valley City, Utah. In recent years their marriage had been strained due to financial issues and Josh's detachment from his marriage. When the Powell's two young sons, Charlie, 4, and Braden, 2, didn't show up at daycare and Susan didn't show up at work, their friends and family were instantly worried. Hours later, Josh was reached on his cell phone. He said he'd left at 1 am and taken his sons camping despite the cold and snowy conditions while Susan stayed home. Josh assumed she went to work. Police interviewed Josh but he was evasive and unhelpful. However, he was not arrested. What followed was a frustrating years-long investigation, a creepy obsession, an ugly custody dispute, and a tragic end.Today's snack: Snappers Brownie and Caramel ClusterSupport us by becoming a patron.

Susan Powell was last seen on December 6, 2009. She and her husband of 8 years, Josh Powell, lived in West Valley City, Utah. In recent years their marriage had been strained due to financial issues and Josh's detachment from his marriage. When the Powell's two young sons, Charlie, 4, and Braden, 2, didn't show up at daycare and Susan didn't show up at work, their friends and family were instantly worried. Hours later, Josh was reached on his cell phone. He said he'd left at 1 am and taken his sons camping despite the cold and snowy conditions while Susan stayed home. Josh assumed she went to work. Police interviewed Josh but he was evasive and unhelpful. However, he was not arrested. What followed was a frustrating years-long investigation, a creepy obsession, an ugly custody dispute, and a tragic end.Today's snack: Ore-Ida Fast Food Fries and Fry SauceListen to part 3 today by joining us on Patreon.