Love Marry Kill

Reeva Steenkamp and Oscar Pistorius - Part 2 of 3

On February 14, 2013 — Valentine’s Day — the world was stunned by the news that South African Olympic athlete Oscar Pistorius had shot and killed his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, inside his home in Pretoria. What followed was one of the most closely watched criminal trials of the 21st century — a case that forced the public to grapple with uncomfortable questions about celebrity, justice, gender-based violence, and how much of a public figure’s private life we ever truly see.<br /><br /><b><a href="https://patreon.com/lovemarrykill" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Listen to part 3 on Patreon today</a></b><br /><br />Today's snack: <a href="https://www.food.com/recipe/malva-pudding-south-african-baked-dessert-118545" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Malva pudding</a>

Love Marry Kill Trailer

Love can be complicated. Marriage can be messy. And sometimes, it ends in murder.<br /><br />Love Marry Kill is a true crime podcast that explores real-life couples whose relationships turned deadly, and the warning signs that came before everything went wrong.<br /><br />Support our podcast at: <a href="https://patreon.com/lovemarrykill" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://patreon.com/lovemarrykill</a><br /><br />Follow us on social media:<br /><ul><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/LoveMarryKill" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.instagram.com/LoveMarryKill</a></li><li><a href="https://www.facebook.com/LoveMarryKill" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.facebook.com/LoveMarryKill</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/@lovemarrykill" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/@lovemarrykill</a></li><li><a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@lovemarrykillpodcast" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.tiktok.com/@lovemarrykillpodcast</a></li></ul><br />Contact us at: lovemarrykill@gmail.com<br /><br />Trailer music: "Happy Sun" by Liborio Conti (No Copyright Music CC-BY)

Reeva Steenkamp and Oscar Pistorius - Part 1 of 3

On February 14, 2013 — Valentine’s Day — the world was stunned by the news that South African Olympic athlete Oscar Pistorius had shot and killed his girlfriend, Reeva Steenkamp, inside his home in Pretoria. What followed was one of the most closely watched criminal trials of the 21st century — a case that forced the public to grapple with uncomfortable questions about celebrity, justice, gender-based violence, and how much of a public figure’s private life we ever truly see.<br /><br /><b><a href="https://patreon.com/lovemarrykill" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Listen to all three parts on Patreon today</a></b>.<br /><br />Today's snack: <a href="https://stellarsnacks.com/collections/pretzel-twists/products/simply-stellar-12oz?variant=43750816776239" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Stellar Pretzels</a><br /><br />Sources:<ul><li>Carlin, John. Chase Your Shadow: The Trials of Oscar Pistorius. Harper, 2014.</li><li>The Life and Trials of Oscar Pistorius, Netflix</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6B-13qTqdQ" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h6B-13qTqdQ</a></li><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6657450/2025/09/26/oscar-pistorius-reeva-steenkamp-legacy/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6657450/2025/09/26/oscar-pistorius-reeva-steenkamp-legacy/</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/other-sport/athletics/oscar-pistorius-prison-release-girlfriend-32894430" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/other-sport/athletics/oscar-pistorius-prison-release-girlfriend-32894430</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/other-sports/athletics/oscar-pistorius-girlfriend-prison-release-36265400" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/other-sports/athletics/oscar-pistorius-girlfriend-prison-release-36265400</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-21705374" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-21705374</a> </li></ul>

Rewind: Barbara and Russell Stager

In 1988, Russell Stager was shot and killed in Durham, North Carolina. His wife Barbara claimed that Russ kept a gun under his pillow for safety and what resulted was a tragic accident. As investigators dug deeper though, Barbara’s past came back to haunt her.<br /><br /><b><a href="https://patreon.com/lovemarrykill" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Support us on Patreon</a></b><br /><br />Today’s snacks: <a href="https://abountifulkitchen.com/christmas-swig-cookies/#recipe" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Christmas swig cookies</a> and holiday <a href="https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/brown-butter-chocolate-chip-cookies/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">chocolate chip cookies</a><br /><br />Sources:<ul><li><a href="https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/141690.Before_He_Wakes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Before He Wakes, by Jerry Bledsoe</a></li><li><a href="https://loriajohnston.medium.com/barbara-stager-shots-in-the-dark-41969347674b" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://loriajohnston.medium.com/barbara-stager-shots-in-the-dark-41969347674b</a> </li><li><a href="https://murderpedia.org/female.S/s/stager-barbara.htm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://murderpedia.org/female.S/s/stager-barbara.htm</a></li><li><a href="https://law.justia.com/cases/north-carolina/supreme-court/1991/212a89-0.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://law.justia.com/cases/north-carolina/supreme-court/1991/212a89-0.html</a> </li><li>Forensic Files - Season 5, Episode 14: "Broken Promises"</li><li><a href="https://webapps.doc.state.nc.us/opi/viewoffender.do?method=view&amp;offenderID=0386206&amp;searchOffenderId=0386206&amp;searchDOBRange=0&amp;listurl=pagelistoffendersearchresults&amp;listpage=1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://webapps.doc.state.nc.us/opi/viewoffender.do?method=view&amp;offenderID=0386206&amp;searchOffenderId=0386206&amp;searchDOBRange=0&amp;listurl=pagelistoffendersearchresults&amp;listpage=1</a></li></ul>

Rewind: Sarah and Ryan Widmer

Sarah Widmer was found dead in the bathtub of her Ohio home just 114 days after marrying her husband, Ryan. What initially appeared to be a tragic accident quickly turned into a complicated legal battle involving disputed forensic evidence, questionable investigative decisions, and three separate trials. This case raises enduring questions about science in the courtroom, jury conduct, and whether the justice system ultimately got it right.<br /><br />Today's snacks: Little Debbie <a href="https://www.littledebbie.com/christmas-tree-cakes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Christmas Tree Cakes</a>, <a href="https://www.littledebbie.com/north-pole-nutty-buddy-bars" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">North Pole Nutty Buddies</a>, <a href="https://www.littledebbie.com/mini-christmas-tree-cake-donuts" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Christmas Tree Donuts</a><br /><br /><a href="https://patreon.com/lovemarrykill" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Support us on Patreon</a>

Kelley and Thomas Clayton

Kelley Clayton, a 35-year-old mother of two, was brutally murdered in her Caton, New York home on September 28, 2015. The attack appeared staged as a home invasion, but nothing was stolen and there was no forced entry. One of Kelley’s children witnessed part of the horrific scene, helping lead investigators toward the truth. As evidence mounted, a murder-for-hire plot emerged involving her husband, Thomas Clayton, and a disgruntled former employee. The case revealed secret affairs, financial motives, shifting confessions, and a community devastated by the betrayal.<br /><br />Today's snack: <a href="https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/brown-butter-pecan-pie-bars/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Brown butter pecan bars</a><br /><br />Buy LMK merch: <a href="https://www.bonfire.com/store/love-marry-kill-store/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.bonfire.com/store/love-marry-kill-store/</a><br /><br />Support us on Patreon: <a href="https://patreon.com/lovemarrykill" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://patreon.com/lovemarrykill</a><br /><br />Sources:<ol><li><a href="https://www.peacocktv.com/watch/playback/vod/GMO_00000000370107_01/729fee5a-798c-3471-94a0-53c2123df084" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.peacocktv.com/watch/playback/vod/GMO_00000000370107_01/729fee5a-798c-3471-94a0-53c2123df084</a> Dateline</li><li><a href="https://www.hulu.com/watch/8edeed6a-3d99-4170-8758-7ba222c2af90" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hulu.com/watch/8edeed6a-3d99-4170-8758-7ba222c2af90</a> 20/20</li><li><a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image-view/131716630/?match=1&amp;terms=%22Kelley%20Clayton%22" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image-view/131716630/?match=1&amp;terms=%22Kelley%20Clayton%22</a></li><li><a href="https://www.hulu.com/watch/8edeed6a-3d99-4170-8758-7ba222c2af90" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hulu.com/watch/8edeed6a-3d99-4170-8758-7ba222c2af90</a></li><li><a href="https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/star-gazette/name/kelley-clayton-obituary?id=21677715" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/star-gazette/name/kelley-clayton-obituary?id=21677715</a></li><li><a href="https://www.stargazette.com/story/news/public-safety/2017/01/20/clayton-trial-questions-over-poker-game-phone-call/96798910/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.stargazette.com/story/news/public-safety/2017/01/20/clayton-trial-questions-over-poker-game-phone-call/96798910/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.stargazette.com/story/news/public-safety/2017/01/19/clayton-trial-alleged-accomplices-were-co-workers/96743388/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.stargazette.com/story/news/public-safety/2017/01/19/clayton-trial-alleged-accomplices-were-co-workers/96743388/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.newyorkupstate.com/sports/2017/04/upstate_ny_hockey_pro_gets_life_without_parole_for_killing_wife_murder_for_hire.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newyorkupstate.com/sports/2017/04/upstate_ny_hockey_pro_gets_life_without_parole_for_killing_wife_murder_for_hire.html</a></li><li><a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4447978/Former-hockey-pro-sentenced-life-prison.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-4447978/Former-hockey-pro-sentenced-life-prison.html</a></li><li><a href="https://www.stargazette.com/story/news/public-safety/2017/04/17/blandford-get-3-6-years-role-clayton-murder/100565918/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.stargazette.com/story/news/public-safety/2017/04/17/blandford-get-3-6-years-role-clayton-murder/100565918/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.stargazette.com/story/news/public-safety/2018/11/01/thomas-clayton-kelley-clayton-murder-hire-motive-michael-beard/1836311002/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.stargazette.com/story/news/public-safety/2018/11/01/thomas-clayton-kelley-clayton-murder-hire-motive-michael-beard/1836311002/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/132584642/?match=1&amp;terms=%22Kelley%20Clayton%22" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/132584642/?match=1&amp;terms=%22Kelley%20Clayton%22</a></li><li><a href="https://www.stargazette.com/story/news/local/2025/09/25/murder-of-kelley-clayton-still-stirs-strong-emotions-a-decade-later/85816556007/?gnt-cfr=1&amp;gca-cat=p&amp;gca-uir=true&amp;gca-epti=z119691p118050c118050d00----v119691d--57--b--57--&amp;gca-ft=190&amp;gca-ds=sophi" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.stargazette.com/story/news/local/2025/09/25/murder-of-kelley-clayton-still-stirs-strong-emotions-a-decade-later/85816556007/?gnt-cfr=1&amp;gca-cat=p&amp;gca-uir=true&amp;gca-epti=z119691p118050c118050d00----v119691d--57--b--57--&amp;gca-ft=190&amp;gca-ds=sophi</a></li><li><a href="https://www.stargazette.com/story/news/local/2025/09/25/murder-of-kelley-clayton-still-stirs-strong-emotions-a-decade-later/85816556007/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.stargazette.com/story/news/local/2025/09/25/murder-of-kelley-clayton-still-stirs-strong-emotions-a-decade-later/85816556007/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.stargazette.com/story/news/local/2025/09/25/kelly-stage-clayton-murder-case-timeline-of-events-trial-verdicts/86167110007/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.stargazette.com/story/news/local/2025/09/25/kelly-stage-clayton-murder-case-timeline-of-events-trial-verdicts/86167110007/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.bumc.bu.edu/camed/2024/12/04/largest-study-of-cte-in-male-ice-hockey-players-finds-odds-increased-34-with-each-year-played/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.bumc.bu.edu/camed/2024/12/04/largest-study-of-cte-in-male-ice-hockey-players-finds-odds-increased-34-with-each-year-played/</a></li></ol>

Anni Hindocha and Shrien Dewani

Newlyweds Anni Hindocha and Shrien Dewani jetted off to South Africa for their honeymoon after their traditional Indian wedding when disaster struck. After dining in one of the more dangerous outlying townships, the taxi they were in was carjacked. Shrien and the taxi driver escaped unharmed but Anni was shot and killed. But as investigators began to untangle what happened that night, nothing about the carjacking made sense — and attention quickly shifted to the people closest to Anni. Rumors, contradictions, shifting testimony, and international headlines soon turned a tragic murder into one of South Africa’s most controversial cases. <br /><br /><a href="https://patreon.com/lovemarrykill" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Support us on Patreon</a><br /><br />Merch Store is open until December 22, 2025: <a href="https://www.bonfire.com/store/love-marry-kill-store/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.bonfire.com/store/love-marry-kill-store/</a><br /><br />Sources<ul><li><a href="https://play.hbomax.com/video/watch/0b588375-8e51-4cd1-9b8e-332c45bb20a2/ce577af7-7850-443f-8c0f-e8913067bf8a" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://play.hbomax.com/video/watch/0b588375-8e51-4cd1-9b8e-332c45bb20a2/ce577af7-7850-443f-8c0f-e8913067bf8a</a> HBO Anni: The Honeymoon Murder</li><li>Newling, Dan. Bitter Dawn: The Truth about the Murder of Anni Dewani (2014). Johathan Ball Publishers. </li><li>Bhatia, Shekar. Hindocha, Vinod. Anni Dewani: A Father’s Story (2015). <a href="https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&amp;gbpv=1&amp;dq=vinod+hindocha&amp;printsec=frontcover&amp;q=inpublisher:%22Penguin+Random+House+South+Africa%22&amp;tbm=bks&amp;sa=X&amp;ved=2ahUKEwiUwaWPn6mRAxWXhYkEHREmB84QmxN6BAgTEAI&amp;sxsrf=AE3TifOAQq-_4AZdAjyxWo3fY3q0JgD5Uw:1765033753817" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Penguin Random House South Africa</a>.</li><li><a href="https://magazine.atavist.com/2013/the-honeymoon-murder" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://magazine.atavist.com/2013/the-honeymoon-murder</a></li><li><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-bristol-13226067" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-bristol-13226067</a></li><li><a href="https://www.express.co.uk/expressyourself/230644/Why-I-believe-Shrien-Dewani-is-innocent" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.express.co.uk/expressyourself/230644/Why-I-believe-Shrien-Dewani-is-innocent</a></li><li><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-29676084" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-29676084</a></li><li><a href="https://www.express.co.uk/expressyourself/230644/Why-I-believe-Shrien-Dewani-is-innocent" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.express.co.uk/expressyourself/230644/Why-I-believe-Shrien-Dewani-is-innocent</a></li><li><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-bristol-29707082" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-bristol-29707082</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1l8DnAj-FU" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C1l8DnAj-FU</a></li><li><a href="https://casefilepodcast.com/case-153-anni-hindocha/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://casefilepodcast.com/case-153-anni-hindocha/</a></li><li><a href="https://play.hbomax.com/video/watch/0b588375-8e51-4cd1-9b8e-332c45bb20a2/ce577af7-7850-443f-8c0f-e8913067bf8a" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://play.hbomax.com/video/watch/0b588375-8e51-4cd1-9b8e-332c45bb20a2/ce577af7-7850-443f-8c0f-e8913067bf8a</a></li><li><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-bristol-11937170" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-england-bristol-11937170</a></li><li><a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/lifestyle/article-10203623/Moment-man-arranged-Anni-Dewanis-murder-honeymoon-Cape-Town-breaks-tears.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.dailymail.co.uk/lifestyle/article-10203623/Moment-man-arranged-Anni-Dewanis-murder-honeymoon-Cape-Town-breaks-tears.html</a></li><li><a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/shrien-dewani-finds-love-with-new-boyfriend-years-after-being-cleared-of-wifes-murder-a3903541.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.standard.co.uk/news/uk/shrien-dewani-finds-love-with-new-boyfriend-years-after-being-cleared-of-wifes-murder-a3903541.html</a></li></ul>

Carmela and David Knight

On a rainy evening in 2014, firefighters responded to a blaze at Carmela Knight’s home in the quiet suburb of Pickering. As neighbors watched in disbelief, Carmela’s family rushed to the scene, only to learn that David Knight and their two sons were safe at hockey practice, but a body had been found inside the garage.In the days that followed, loved ones feared the worst. And as investigators began piecing together the events of that night, early clues raised troubling questions. David insisted he had nothing to do with what happened. He had an alibi. But suspicion grew, leading detectives into a long, complex search for the truth behind Carmela’s death.<br /><br />Today’s snacks: <a href="https://shop.hersheys.com/our-brands/reeses/810031480289.html?srsltid=AfmBOopPuuONlCUuzskP1NajYKF5ixlTOr3ST1HE4IiqeQfHuu7-KxJI" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Reese’s Filled Pretzels</a> and <a href="https://www.shipt.com/shop/products/105544292?region_id=005003" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sanders Sugar Cookie White Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels</a><br /><br /><a href="https://patreon.com/lovemarrykill" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Support us on Patreon</a><br /><br />Sources:<br /><ul><li>2014.09.18 <a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/1221698725/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/1221698725/</a> </li><li>2015.03.04 <a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/1221961772/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/1221961772/</a> </li><li>2015.09.17 <a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/1223615585/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/1223615585/</a> </li><li>2015.10.01 <a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/1221947109/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/1221947109/</a> </li><li>2018.01.25 <a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/1223734635/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/1223734635/</a> </li><li>2018.02.08 <a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/1221766379/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/1221766379/</a></li><li>2018.02.10 <a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/951333672/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/951333672/</a> </li><li>2018.02.15 <a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/1221945294/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/1221945294/</a> </li><li>2018.02.21 <a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/1222349449/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/1222349449/</a> </li><li>2018.10.18 <a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/1222164602/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/1222164602/</a> </li><li>2018.10.25 <a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/1221962308/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/1221962308/</a> </li><li>2018.11.01 <a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/1221962107/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/1221962107/</a> </li><li>2018.11.07 <a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/1222056286/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/1222056286/</a> </li><li>2018.11.14 <a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/1223523035/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/1223523035/</a> </li><li>2018.11.22 <a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/1222165105/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/1222165105/</a> </li><li>2018.12.12 <a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/1223521209/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/1223521209/</a> </li><li>2018.12.19 <a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/1223525386/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/1223525386/</a> </li><li>2018.12.20 <a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/1223521535/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/1223521535/</a> </li><li>2019.01.10 <a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/1223734774/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/1223734774/</a> </li><li>2019.01.16 <a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/1223688855/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/1223688855/</a> </li><li>2019.01.23 <a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/1223612113/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/1223612113/</a> </li><li>2019.01.24 <a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/1221647442/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/1221647442/</a> </li><li>2019.01.30 <a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/1222164925/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/1222164925/</a> </li><li>2019.02.13 <a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/1223612222/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/1223612222/</a> </li><li>2019.03.27 <a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/1222163953/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/1222163953/</a> </li><li>Dateline S31E7, Fire &amp; Ice </li><li><a href="https://thecinemaholic.com/carmela-knight-murder-how-did-she-die-who-killed-her/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://thecinemaholic.com/carmela-knight-murder-how-did-she-die-who-killed-her/</a></li><li><b><a href="https://thecinemaholic.com/where-is-david-knights-mistress-jill-hartman-now/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a></b><a href="https://thecinemaholic.com/where-is-david-knights-mistress-jill-hartman-now/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://thecinemaholic.com/where-is-david-knights-mistress-jill-hartman-now/</a></li></ul>

Crystal and David Brame - Part 2

Crystal and David Brame had been married for eleven years when the tension in their home reached a breaking point. As David’s career in law enforcement advanced, Crystal found it harder to seek help and even harder to escape his control. In February 2003, she filed for divorce and moved out of their home, determined to start over. But in the weeks that followed, emotions ran high—and what happened next would leave an entire community reeling.<br /><br />Today's snack: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/reel/1290013675925886" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Freckles</a><br /><br /><a href="https://patreon.com/lovemarrykill" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Support us on Patreon</a>

Crystal and David Brame - Part 1

Crystal and David Brame had been married for eleven years when the tension in their home reached a breaking point. As David’s career in law enforcement advanced, Crystal found it harder to seek help and even harder to escape his control. In February 2003, she filed for divorce and moved out of their home, determined to start over. But in the weeks that followed, emotions ran high—and what happened next would leave an entire community reeling.<br /><br />Today's snack: <a href="https://jojoscookiecompany.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">JoJo's Cookies</a><br /><br /><a href="https://patreon.com/lovemarrykill" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Listen to part 2 on Patreon</a><br /><br />Sources:<br /><ol><li>LaRosa, Paul. Tacoma Confidential: A True Story of Murder, Suicide, and a Police Chief's Secret Life. (2006). Berkeley. Kindle edition. </li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXDVsIB2cOA&amp;t=168s" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GXDVsIB2cOA&amp;t=168s</a> Crystal Judson Family Justice Center</li><li>https://www.playpartyplan.com/thanksgiving-would-you-rather/</li><li><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/se/podcast/the-thin-blue-line-the-brame-family/id1566754620?i=1000659706939" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://podcasts.apple.com/se/podcast/the-thin-blue-line-the-brame-family/id1566754620?i=1000659706939</a></li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Tacoma-Confidential-Murder-Suicide-Police-ebook/dp/B002DMZ9UE" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.amazon.com/Tacoma-Confidential-Murder-Suicide-Police-ebook/dp/B002DMZ9UE</a></li><li><a href="https://www.atg.wa.gov/news/news-releases/brame-investigation-results-announced" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.atg.wa.gov/news/news-releases/brame-investigation-results-announced</a></li><li><a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/john-hathaway-self-appointed-gadfly-of-tacoma-dead-at-69/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.cbsnews.com/news/john-hathaway-self-appointed-gadfly-of-tacoma-dead-at-69/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/tacoma-police-chief-s-wife-says-he-pointed-a-gun-1113191.php" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.seattlepi.com/news/article/tacoma-police-chief-s-wife-says-he-pointed-a-gun-1113191.php</a></li><li><a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/741624406/?match=1&amp;terms=%22david%20brame%22" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/741624406/?match=1&amp;terms=%22david%20brame%22</a></li><li><a href="https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2573025/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2573025/</a></li><li>https://archive.seattletimes.com/archive/20030509/dv09m0/the-brame-case-when-a-wifes-abuser-is-a-cop-who-can-help</li></ol>

Sara and Michael Colucci

On the evening of May 20, 2015, a frantic 911 call came in from a jewelry store in Goose Creek, South Carolina. The caller, Michael Colucci, told dispatchers that his wife, Sara, had tried to take her own life, and that he was performing CPR. When first responders arrived, they found Sara outside the couple’s business, The Gold Standard, lying near a hose that had been looped over a fence. Michael said she had used it to hang herself. But investigators quickly noticed that parts of his story didn’t add up.<br /><br />As detectives began to piece together what had really happened that night, a much darker picture emerged — one involving financial troubles, personal turmoil, and a marriage under strain. What began as a call for help soon became a homicide investigation that would divide a community and test the boundaries of reasonable doubt.<br /><br />Today's snack: <a href="https://peanutpatchboiledpeanuts.com/original/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Peanut Patch Boiled Peanuts</a> and <a href="https://www.hostesscakes.com/everyday-snacks/chocolate-twinkies" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Chocolate Cake Lovers Twinkies</a><br /><br /><b><a href="https://patreon.com/lovemarrykill" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Support us on Patreon</a></b><br /><br />Sources:<br /><ul><li><a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/442744952/?match=1&amp;terms=%22Sara%20Moore-Colucci%22" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/442744952/?match=1&amp;terms=%22Sara%20Moore-Colucci%22</a></li><li><a href="https://www.fitsnews.com/2024/05/13/colucci-retrial-what-happened-to-sara-coluccis-first-husband/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.fitsnews.com/2024/05/13/colucci-retrial-what-happened-to-sara-coluccis-first-husband/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.fitsnews.com/2024/05/01/colucci-retrial-a-family-unraveling/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.fitsnews.com/2024/05/01/colucci-retrial-a-family-unraveling/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.live5news.com/2025/06/17/judge-dismisses-case-against-summerville-jeweler-charged-wifes-death/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.live5news.com/2025/06/17/judge-dismisses-case-against-summerville-jeweler-charged-wifes-death/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.fitsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/securepdfs/2024/04/Colucci-Civil-Filing.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.fitsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/securepdfs/2024/04/Colucci-Civil-Filing.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://www.counton2.com/news/friend-of-sara-colucci-speaks-out-about-rocky-marriage/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.counton2.com/news/friend-of-sara-colucci-speaks-out-about-rocky-marriage/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.jamesadyal.com/obituaries/?filter=colucci" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.jamesadyal.com/obituaries/?filter=colucci</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.courttv.com/title/sc-v-michael-colucci-the-background/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.courttv.com/title/sc-v-michael-colucci-the-background/</a></li><li><a href="https://crimeandcask.com/michael-colucci-retrial-in-2015-murder-of-wife/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://crimeandcask.com/michael-colucci-retrial-in-2015-murder-of-wife/</a></li><li><a href="https://apnews.com/general-news-e17e883ed3ee41618feec6f92ac4d36a?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://apnews.com/general-news-e17e883ed3ee41618feec6f92ac4d36a</a></li><li><a href="https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2HOsbGQN9UEtw87E0R4QzG?si=d6b5cbad1d684f80" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2HOsbGQN9UEtw87E0R4QzG?si=d6b5cbad1d684f80</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.berkeleyobserver.com/2024/03/20/retrial-set-for-berkeley-county-jeweler-accused-of-killing-wife/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.berkeleyobserver.com/2024/03/20/retrial-set-for-berkeley-county-jeweler-accused-of-killing-wife/</a></li><li><a href="https://crimeandcask.com/michael-colucci-retrial-in-2015-murder-of-wife/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://crimeandcask.com/michael-colucci-retrial-in-2015-murder-of-wife/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.courttv.com/title/4-sc-v-colucci-law-enforcement-testimony-pt2/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.courttv.com/title/4-sc-v-colucci-law-enforcement-testimony-pt2/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.fitsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/securepdfs/2024/04/Ivo-Colucci-incident-report-1.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.fitsnews.com/wp-content/uploads/securepdfs/2024/04/Ivo-Colucci-incident-report-1.pdf</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/1215327543/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/1215327543/</a> </li><li><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cup-of-justice/id1668668400?i=1000714337145" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cup-of-justice/id1668668400?i=1000714337145</a></li><li><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-sunlight/id1573560247?i=1000653535168" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/true-sunlight/id1573560247?i=1000653535168</a></li></ul>

Linda DeSilva and Robert Edelman

When Linda Edelman vanished after telling friends she planned to leave her powerful husband, suspicion quickly turned toward Robert — a ruthless businessman with everything to lose. As the FBI stepped in, a web of deceit, money, and control began to unravel, revealing just how far Robert would go to keep his secrets.<br /><br />Today's snack: <a href="https://caneriverpecan.com/products/peanut-brittle-popcorn" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cane River Pecan Company Peanut Brittle Popcorn</a> (thanks Teresa!)<br /><br /><b><a href="https://patreon.com/lovemarrykill" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Support us on Patreon</a></b><br /><br />Sources<br /><ol><li> Schutze, Jim. My Husband's Trying to Kill Me!: A True Story of Money, Marriage, and Murderous Intent. (Function). Kindle Edition. </li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRrYZIPByjA" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SRrYZIPByjA</a> Dead Before Dawn movie 1993</li><li><a href="https://www.federalreservehistory.org/essays/savings-and-loan-crisis?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.federalreservehistory.org/essays/savings-and-loan-crisis?utm_source=chatgpt.com</a></li><li><a href="https://www.dmagazine.com/publications/d-magazine/1988/may/the-ede-lman-file/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.dmagazine.com/publications/d-magazine/1988/may/the-ede-lman-file/</a></li><li><a href="https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/F2/873/791/432488/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://law.justia.com/cases/federal/appellate-courts/F2/873/791/432488/</a></li><li><a href="https://dycorp.ph/newserx/240900-where-is-robert-edelman-now-2023-did-plot-to-kill-h-wife-d-magazine" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://dycorp.ph/newserx/240900-where-is-robert-edelman-now-2023-did-plot-to-kill-h-wife-d-magazine</a></li><li><a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/778054247/?match=1&amp;terms=robert%20edelman" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/778054247/?match=1&amp;terms=robert%20edelman</a></li><li><a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/14018415/?match=1&amp;terms=%22robert%20edelman%22" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/14018415/?match=1&amp;terms=%22robert%20edelman%22</a></li></ol>

Debbie and Anthony Pignataro - Part 2

Dr. Anthony Pignataro was a Buffalo-area plastic surgeon with a taste for luxury and a reputation for confidence (some might say arrogance). He claimed to be an innovator, even creating a bizarre “snap-on hairpiece” that bolted directly to the skull. But beneath the image of success was a trail of questionable surgeries, mounting complaints, and growing chaos at home.<br /><br /><a href="https://patreon.com/lovemarrykill" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Become a partner in crime</a><br /><br />Today's snack: <a href="https://homeinthefingerlakes.com/buffalo-sponge-candy-2/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sponge candy</a>

Debbie and Anthony Pignataro - Part 1

Dr. Anthony Pignataro was a Buffalo-area plastic surgeon with a taste for luxury and a reputation for confidence (some might say arrogance). He claimed to be an innovator, even creating a bizarre “snap-on hairpiece” that bolted directly to the skull. But beneath the image of success was a trail of questionable surgeries, mounting complaints, and growing chaos at home.<br /><br /><a href="https://patreon.com/lovemarrykill" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Listen to part 2 now on Patreon</a><br /><br />Today's snack: <a href="https://caneriverpecan.com/products/cinnamon-pecan-straws" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cinnamon pecan straws</a> (thanks Teresa!)<br /><br />Sources:<br /><ul><li>Rule, Ann. Last dance, last chance and other true cases, Pocket Books, 2003.</li><li><a href="https://www.oxygen.com/license-to-kill/season-2/episode-1/killer-surgeon" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.oxygen.com/license-to-kill/season-2/episode-1/killer-surgeon</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRaiDw8qKn8" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tRaiDw8qKn8</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.wkbw.com/news/dr-pignataro-responds-to-7-eyewitness-news-investigation" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.wkbw.com/news/dr-pignataro-responds-to-7-eyewitness-news-investigation</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.deseret.com/1996/11/28/19279332/for-cosmetic-surgeon-replacing-hair-s-a-snap/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.deseret.com/1996/11/28/19279332/for-cosmetic-surgeon-replacing-hair-s-a-snap/</a> </li><li>1996.11.25 <a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/1041864329/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/1041864329/</a> </li><li>1996.12.03 <a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/985207644/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/985207644/</a> </li><li>1997.09.24 <a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/877138400/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/877138400/</a> </li><li>1997.09.29 <a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/877140876/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/877140876/</a> </li><li>1997.10.08 <a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/1095781241/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/1095781241/</a> </li><li>1997.11.13 <a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/1088839216/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/1088839216/</a> </li><li>1998.02.03 <a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/1127230351/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/1127230351/</a> </li><li>1998.08.08 <a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/1119967772/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/1119967772/</a> </li><li>1999.10.14 <a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/877769067/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/877769067/</a> </li><li>1999.10.16 <a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/877769953/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/877769953/</a> </li><li>1999.11.27 <a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/877561812/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/877561812/</a></li><li>2000.02.04 <a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/878170817/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/878170817/</a> </li><li>2000.03.11 <a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/878193844/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/878193844/</a> </li><li>2000.06.17 <a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/878174256/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/878174256/</a> </li><li>2000.09.14 <a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/879049926/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/879049926/</a> </li><li>2000.11.04 <a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/878516964" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/878516964</a> </li><li>2000.11.10 <a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/878517493/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/878517493/</a> </li><li>2000.11.19 <a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/877879494/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/877879494/</a> </li><li>2001.02.10 <a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/878532080/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/878532080/</a> </li></ul>

Nancy and Robert Kissel - Part 2

Andrew and Robert Kissel grew up just four years apart in a family where wealth and competition went hand in hand. Their father, Bill, was a relentless businessman who demanded success from his sons, and both carried that drive into adulthood in very different ways. Rob built his career as a prominent investment banker, while Andrew often looked for shortcuts in the world of real estate. In 1989, Rob married Nancy Keeshin, a spirited and impulsive woman whose personality contrasted sharply with his serious, ambitious nature. When Rob’s career took the family to Hong Kong, they appeared to be living the dream among the city’s wealthy expatriates. But behind the polished image, cracks in the marriage were starting to show. By November 2003, those tensions reached a breaking point when Rob vanished after a violent fight with Nancy. Soon, the Kissel family name would become infamous on two continents.<br /><br />Today's snack: Homemade strawberry milkshake<br /><br /><a href="https://patreon.com/lovemarrykill" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Support us on Patreon</a>

Nancy and Robert Kissel - Part 1

Andrew and Robert Kissel grew up just four years apart in a family where wealth and competition went hand in hand. Their father, Bill, was a relentless businessman who demanded success from his sons, and both carried that drive into adulthood in very different ways. Rob built his career as a prominent investment banker, while Andrew often looked for shortcuts in the world of real estate. In 1989, Rob married Nancy Keeshin, a spirited and impulsive woman whose personality contrasted sharply with his serious, ambitious nature. When Rob’s career took the family to Hong Kong, they appeared to be living the dream among the city’s wealthy expatriates. But behind the polished image, cracks in the marriage were starting to show. By November 2003, those tensions reached a breaking point when Rob vanished after a violent fight with Nancy. Soon, the Kissel family name would become infamous on two continents.<br /><br />Today's snack: <a href="https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/apple-cinnamon-bread/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Apple cinnamon bread </a><br /><br /><a href="https://patreon.com/lovemarrykill" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Listen to Part 2 today</a>.<br /><br />Sources:<br /><ul><li>McGinnis, Joe. (2007). Never Enough. Simon and Schuster.</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_R6n5ch-CV0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_R6n5ch-CV0</a> Paul and Prue</li><li><a href="https://archive.org/details/the-two-mr.-kissels" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://archive.org/details/the-two-mr.-kissels</a> Movie</li><li><a href="https://www.iqair.com/us/hong-kong" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.iqair.com/us/hong-kong</a> air pollution</li><li><a href="https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1992-08-09-mn-6170-story.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1992-08-09-mn-6170-story.html</a></li><li><a href="http://zonaeuropa.com/20050611_N.htm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://zonaeuropa.com/20050611_N.htm</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-pyi8T2Q8M" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G-pyi8T2Q8M</a> 48 Hours </li><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2006/04/07/nyregion/recalling-the-failings-of-a-son-lost-in-greenwich.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.nytimes.com/2006/04/07/nyregion/recalling-the-failings-of-a-son-lost-in-greenwich.html</a></li><li>​​<a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/12/world/asia/12hong.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.nytimes.com/2010/02/12/world/asia/12hong.html</a></li><li><a href="https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/Judge-rules-slain-developera-s-estate-is-59465.php?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/Judge-rules-slain-developera-s-estate-is-59465.php?utm_source=chatgpt.com</a></li><li><a href="https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3102564/hong-kong-milkshake-murderer-nancy-kissel-loses" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scmp.com/news/hong-kong/law-and-crime/article/3102564/hong-kong-milkshake-murderer-nancy-kissel-loses</a></li><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/26/world/asia/26briefs-Milkshake.html?searchResultPosition=3" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.nytimes.com/2011/03/26/world/asia/26briefs-Milkshake.html?searchResultPosition=3</a></li><li><a href="https://nypost.com/2006/07/09/widow-kissels-making-my-life-hell/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://nypost.com/2006/07/09/widow-kissels-making-my-life-hell/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.greenwichtime.com/news/article/greenwich-andrew-kissel-estate-murder-19725539.php" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.greenwichtime.com/news/article/greenwich-andrew-kissel-estate-murder-19725539.php</a></li><li><a href="https://www.greenwichtime.com/local/article/mass-man-s-20-year-jail-sentence-closes-kissel-1339368.php" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.greenwichtime.com/local/article/mass-man-s-20-year-jail-sentence-closes-kissel-1339368.php</a></li><li><a href="https://nymag.com/news/features/16861/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://nymag.com/news/features/16861/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/908640793/?match=1&amp;terms=HANROCK%20Kissel" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/908640793/?match=1&amp;terms=HANROCK%20Kissel</a></li><li><a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/546774307/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/546774307/</a></li></ul>

Betty Fran Gladden-Smith and John Smith

When Betty Fran Smith vanished in 1991, her family was desperate for answers. Recovering from a broken hip, it seemed unlikely she could have left home to travel as her new husband claimed. Determined to find the truth, Betty Fran’s sister and daughter began digging into John David Smith III—and uncovered disturbing secrets from his past. What followed was a search for justice that would stretch across decades and state lines.<br /><br />Today's snack: <a href="https://www.recipetineats.com/peanut-butter-stuffed-brownies/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Peanut butter stuffed brownies</a><br /><br /><a href="https://patreon.com/lovemarrykill" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Support us on Patreon</a><br /><br />Sources:<br /><ul><li>Fleeman, Michael. The Stranger in My Bed: The True Story of Marriage, Murder, and the Body in the Box (St. Martin's True Crime Library). 2003. Kindle Edition. </li><li>Hilland, Robert. Edward, John. Chasing Evil. (St. Martin’s Essentials). 2025. Kindle Edition. </li><li><a href="https://archive.org/details/mysisterismissin0000glad/page/26/mode/2up" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://archive.org/details/mysisterismissin0000glad/page/26/mode/2up</a> Sherrie Gladden-Davis book</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhbnIQp5tJ4" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hhbnIQp5tJ4</a> Dateline episode</li><li><a href="https://people.com/chasing-evil-john-edward-robert-hilland-excerpt-exclusive-11798903" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://people.com/chasing-evil-john-edward-robert-hilland-excerpt-exclusive-11798903</a> People magazine article about John Edward and Robert Hilland</li><li><a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/fran-smith-husband-murder-charges-dark-secrets-dateline-exclusive-rcna149097" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/fran-smith-husband-murder-charges-dark-secrets-dateline-exclusive-rcna149097</a></li><li><a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/153553431/?match=1&amp;terms=Fran%20Smith" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/153553431/?match=1&amp;terms=Fran%20Smith</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=forensic+files+deadly+matrimony" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=forensic+files+deadly+matrimony</a></li><li><a href="https://people.com/john-edward-robert-hilland-chasing-evil-interview-exclusive-11798647" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://people.com/john-edward-robert-hilland-chasing-evil-interview-exclusive-11798647</a></li><li><a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/151547651/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/151547651/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCOURTS-ohnd-5_04-cv-02353/pdf/USCOURTS-ohnd-5_04-cv-02353-1.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/USCOURTS-ohnd-5_04-cv-02353/pdf/USCOURTS-ohnd-5_04-cv-02353-1.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://people.com/john-edward-robert-hilland-chasing-evil-interview-exclusive-11798647" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://people.com/john-edward-robert-hilland-chasing-evil-interview-exclusive-11798647</a></li></ul>

Molly Martens and Jason Corbett - Part 2

After the sudden loss of his first wife, Irish widower Jason Corbett hired Molly Martens to help care for his two young children. In time, Molly became more than just an au pair, and Jason eventually brought her and the children with him to North Carolina to start a new life together. But in the middle of a summer night, a desperate 911 call shattered that picture of domestic stability. What unfolded inside the family’s home would lead to years of courtroom drama, international headlines, and lasting rifts between two families an ocean apart.<br /><br />Today’s snack: <a href="https://stellinasweets.com/2017/03/17/at-the-end-of-the-rainbow-irish-chocolate-biscuit-cake/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Irish chocolate biscuit cake</a><br /><br />Support us on Patreon: <a href="https://patreon.com/lovemarrykill" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://patreon.com/LoveMarryKill</a>

Molly Martens and Jason Corbett - Part 1

After the sudden loss of his first wife, Irish widower Jason Corbett hired Molly Martens to help care for his two young children. In time, Molly became more than just an au pair, and Jason eventually brought her and the children with him to North Carolina to start a new life together. But in the middle of a summer night, a desperate 911 call shattered that picture of domestic stability. What unfolded inside the family’s home would lead to years of courtroom drama, international headlines, and lasting rifts between two families an ocean apart.<br /><br /><a href="https://patreon.com/lovemarrykill" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Listen to Part 2 today on Patreon</a><br /><br />Today’s snack: <a href="https://mawmawsmarketnc.com/shop/ols/products/memaws-country-kitchen" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Memaw’s Country Kitchen</a> Cheese Tiddies, Chocolate Chip Cookies, and Lemon Coolers<br /><br />Sources:<br /><ul><li>A Deadly American Marriage, Netflix</li><li>My Brother Jason, by Tracey Corbett-Lynch and Ralph Riegel</li><li>A Time for Truth: My Father Jason and My Search for Justice and Healing, by Sarah Corbett Lynch, March 2025</li><li>Turning this thing around: An Inspirational Self-help memoir, Keith Maginn, 2012</li><li>48 Hours: In Jason’s Name <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfFfgPwC1EU" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UfFfgPwC1EU</a> </li><li>911 call audio: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Zf4abfnROw" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Zf4abfnROw</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/961561485/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/961561485/</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/946807358/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/946807358/</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/1089324893/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/1089324893/</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/1167479266/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/1167479266/</a>  </li><li><a href="https://extra.ie/2025/08/16/news/molly-martens-car-jason-corbett?fbclid=IwY2xjawMNyQFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHirC7Lfl0iYwAsOb6uFjNUu9fzgK0TKpkfldY4J5_kM3ylpR7ud1qw0nE3i3_aem_n3wK3OZjFfBE_Fh2y23gXw" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://extra.ie/2025/08/16/news/molly-martens-car-jason-corbett?fbclid=IwY2xjawMNyQFleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHirC7Lfl0iYwAsOb6uFjNUu9fzgK0TKpkfldY4J5_kM3ylpR7ud1qw0nE3i3_aem_n3wK3OZjFfBE_Fh2y23gXw</a></li><li><a href="https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/2025/08/16/jason-corbett-how-an-anonymous-tip-off-helped-close-the-net-on-the-limerick-mans-killers/?fbclid=IwY2xjawMNyWhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHkuTXjV5E9iBJI5j872XJzWN_bwbvzZ0Qh2wDwuCMZSKtYkb8O9Tj-T68OLF_aem_HGP_k7LgtvKb4A3Ztk7Cjg" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.irishtimes.com/crime-law/2025/08/16/jason-corbett-how-an-anonymous-tip-off-helped-close-the-net-on-the-limerick-mans-killers/?fbclid=IwY2xjawMNyWhleHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHkuTXjV5E9iBJI5j872XJzWN_bwbvzZ0Qh2wDwuCMZSKtYkb8O9Tj-T68OLF_aem_HGP_k7LgtvKb4A3Ztk7Cjg</a></li><li><b><a href="https://law.justia.com/cases/north-carolina/court-of-appeals/2020/18-714.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"></a></b><a href="https://law.justia.com/cases/north-carolina/court-of-appeals/2020/18-714.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://law.justia.com/cases/north-carolina/court-of-appeals/2020/18-714.html</a></li></ul>

Betty and Dan Broderick - Part 3 of 3

Betty and Dan Broderick were a golden couple in San Diego, CA. He, a powerful attorney; she, a devoted, fun-loving wife and mother of four. But when Dan turned 40 he became a cliche. He bought a Corvette, fell for his much younger legal assistant, and left Betty after 16 years of marriage. Their bitter six-year divorce became the most contentious in San Diego County history, a battle over money, custody, and control. On November 5, 1989, it ended in shocking violence when Betty walked into the couple’s home and killed Dan and his new wife, Linda, as they slept, turning a local divorce drama into one of the most infamous true crime cases of the century.<br /><br /><a href="https://patreon.com/lovemarrykill" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Become a partner in crime</a><br /><br />Today's snack: Chicken tenders and kiwi

Bonus episode: The Disappearance of Amy Bradley

In March 1998, 23-year-old Amy Lynn Bradley disappeared from a cruise ship while traveling with her family in the Caribbean. Despite rigorous searches, international investigations, and reported sightings in the years that followed, Amy has never found. In this episode, we look at her disappearance, the main theories, and the questions that remain unanswered.<br /><br /><b><a href="https://patreon.com/lovemarrykill" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Become a Partner in Crime</a></b>.<br /><br />Today's snack: <a href="https://www.ambitiouskitchen.com/brown-butter-chocolate-chip-cookies/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Brown butter chocolate chip cookies</a> (with 1 cup M&amp;M's added)<br /><br />Sources:<br /><ul><li>Cindelshade, Lyra . The Disappearance of Amy Bradley: The True Story of a Young Woman Who Vanished from a Cruise Ship Without a Trace. (Function). Kindle Edition. </li><li><a href="http://www.adultlock.com/maxwell/amateurs/amat0013.htm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">http://www.adultlock.com/maxwell/amateurs/amat0013.htm</a> x-rated pictures of Randee Lee </li><li><a href="https://cruising.org/about-cruise-industry/history-cruise-industry" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://cruising.org/about-cruise-industry/history-cruise-industry</a></li><li><a href="https://www.netflix.com/watch/81781094?trackId=14170287" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.netflix.com/watch/81781094?trackId=14170287</a></li><li>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqXX-zPfz_Y</li><li><a href="https://profcruise.com/14-emergency-codes-you-never-want-to-hear-on-a-cruise-ship/#alpha" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://profcruise.com/14-emergency-codes-you-never-want-to-hear-on-a-cruise-ship/#alpha</a></li><li><a href="https://usearch.com/dataset/walmart-stores-closing-list" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://usearch.com/dataset/walmart-stores-closing-list</a></li><li><a href="https://people.com/is-amy-bradley-alive-what-her-family-says-after-netflix-docuseries-11793391" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://people.com/is-amy-bradley-alive-what-her-family-says-after-netflix-docuseries-11793391</a></li><li><a href="https://www.cnn.com/2010/CRIME/12/31/grace.coldcase.bradley/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.cnn.com/2010/CRIME/12/31/grace.coldcase.bradley/index.html</a></li><li><a href="https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/incidents/inside-the-disappearance-of-amy-lynn-bradley-on-cruise-ship/news-story/e76b2967c3e5c119a2de3099f1559583" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.news.com.au/travel/travel-updates/incidents/inside-the-disappearance-of-amy-lynn-bradley-on-cruise-ship/news-story/e76b2967c3e5c119a2de3099f1559583</a></li><li><a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/cruises/2023/02/22/cruise-ship-overboard-detection-system/11172790002/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.usatoday.com/story/travel/cruises/2023/02/22/cruise-ship-overboard-detection-system/11172790002/#</a></li><li><a href="https://www.law.com/article/almID/900005529005/?slreturn=20250829200443" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.law.com/article/almID/900005529005/?slreturn=20250829200443</a></li><li><a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/837222792/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/837222792/ </a></li></ul>

Betty and Dan Broderick - Part 2 of 3

Betty and Dan Broderick were a golden couple in San Diego, CA. He, a powerful attorney; she, a devoted, fun-loving wife and mother of four. But when Dan turned 40 he became a cliche. He bought a Corvette, fell for his much younger legal assistant, and left Betty after 16 years of marriage. Their bitter six-year divorce became the most contentious in San Diego County history, a battle over money, custody, and control. On November 5, 1989, it ended in shocking violence when Betty walked into the couple’s home and killed Dan and his new wife, Linda, as they slept, turning a local divorce drama into one of the most infamous true crime cases of the century.<br /><br />Listen to part 3 today on Patreon: <a href="https://patreon.com/lovemarrykill" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://patreon.com/LoveMarryKill</a><br /><br />Today's snack: <a href="https://preppykitchen.com/boston-cream-pie/#recipe" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Boston cream pie</a>

Betty and Dan Broderick - Part 1 of 3

Betty and Dan Broderick were a golden couple in San Diego, CA. He, a powerful attorney; she, a devoted, fun-loving wife and mother of four. But when Dan turned 40 he became a cliche. He bought a Corvette, fell for his much younger legal assistant, and left Betty after 16 years of marriage. Their bitter six-year divorce became the most contentious in San Diego County history, a battle over money, custody, and control. On November 5, 1989, it ended in shocking violence when Betty walked into the couple’s home and killed Dan and his new wife, Linda, as they slept, turning a local divorce drama into one of the most infamous true crime cases of the century.<br /><br /><a href="https://patreon.com/lovemarrykill" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Listen to all three parts ad-free on Patreon</a><br /><br />Today's snack: <a href="https://gluesticksblog.com/3-ingredient-twix-bites-video/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twix bites</a><br /><br />Sources<ul><li>:<a href="https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/5565-Coral-Reef-Ave-La-Jolla-CA-92037/16857585_zpid/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/5565-Coral-Reef-Ave-La-Jolla-CA-92037/16857585_zpid/</a> Betty and Dan’s house</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bl2gx4wafQs" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bl2gx4wafQs</a> Dan’s home in Balboa Park</li><li>Broderick, Betty. Betty Broderick: Telling on myself (2015). Taylor Street Books. Kindle Edition. </li><li>Stumbo, Bella. Until the Twelfth of Never: Should Betty Broderick Ever Be Free? (2013). Taylor Street Books. Kindle Edition. </li><li><a href="https://read.amazon.com/?asin=B01DEDKKXQ&amp;ref_=dbs_t_r_khbodl" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://read.amazon.com/?asin=B01DEDKKXQ&amp;ref_=dbs_t_r_khbodl</a>  Kim’s book</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIfhxx0S-%E2%84%A2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IIfhxx0S-™</a> Betty’s testimony</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hln563ksU00" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hln563ksU00</a></li><li><a href="https://www.latimes.com/la-me-broderick3jun0390-story.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.latimes.com/la-me-broderick3jun0390-story.html</a></li><li><a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/405751893/?match=1&amp;terms=Dan%20Broderick" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/405751893/?match=1&amp;terms=Dan%20Broderick</a></li><li><a href="https://www.oxygen.com/true-crime-buzz/bradley-wright-betty-brodericks-ex-boyfriend-today" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.oxygen.com/true-crime-buzz/bradley-wright-betty-brodericks-ex-boyfriend-today</a></li><li><a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9014551/Betty-Broderick-begged-ex-boyfriend-send-money-prison.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9014551/Betty-Broderick-begged-ex-boyfriend-send-money-prison.html</a></li><li><a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/405754893/?terms=%22betty%20Broderick%22" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/405754893/?terms=%22betty%20Broderick%22</a></li><li><a href="https://www.oprahdaily.com/entertainment/a32654700/betty-broderick-children-today/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.oprahdaily.com/entertainment/a32654700/betty-broderick-children-today/</a></li><li><a href="https://lamag.com/crimeinla/one-angry-betty1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://lamag.com/crimeinla/one-angry-betty1</a></li><li><a href="https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1994/10/26/641316.html?pageNumber=27" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1994/10/26/641316.html?pageNumber=27</a></li></ul>

Carol Kennedy and Steve DeMocker - Part 2

Carol Kennedy was a therapist, an artist, and a devoted mother of two. In July 2008, just five weeks after her divorce was finalized, she was brutally bludgeoned to death in her Prescott, Arizona home. Suspicion quickly turned to her ex-husband, Steve DeMocker — a charismatic but financially troubled stockbroker who was deep in debt. With no eyewitnesses, no murder weapon, and a complex trail of circumstantial evidence, prosecutors faced an uphill battle. What followed was a years-long legal saga filled with delays, courtroom drama, and emotional testimony. Through it all, Steve and Carol’s daughters stood by their father, convinced of his innocence — even as the state pushed for conviction.<br /><br />Today's snacks: <a href="https://shop.herrs.com/products/jalapeno-poppers-cheese-curls" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Herr's Jalapeño Poppers</a> and <a href="https://www.muddybites.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Muddy Bites</a><br /><br /><a href="https://patreon.com/lovemarrykill" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><b>Support us on Patreon</b></a>

Carol Kennedy and Steve DeMocker - Part 1

Carol Kennedy was a therapist, an artist, and a devoted mother of two. In July 2008, just five weeks after her divorce was finalized, she was brutally bludgeoned to death in her Prescott, Arizona home. Suspicion quickly turned to her ex-husband, Steve DeMocker — a charismatic but financially troubled stockbroker who was deep in debt. With no eyewitnesses, no murder weapon, and a complex trail of circumstantial evidence, prosecutors faced an uphill battle. What followed was a years-long legal saga filled with delays, courtroom drama, and emotional testimony. Through it all, Steve and Carol’s daughters stood by their father, convinced of his innocence — even as the state pushed for conviction.<br /><br />Today's snacks: <a href="https://texassnax.com/products/steakhouse-beef-jerky" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Buc-ee's Steakhouse Beef Jerky</a> and <a href="https://truetexasmerch.com/products/pecans-praline" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Buc-ee's Praline Pecans</a> (thanks Carla!)<br /><br /><a href="https://patreon.com/lovemarrykill" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><b>Listen to part 2 today</b></a>!<br /><br />Sources:<ul><li>Rother, Caitlin. “Then No One Can Have Her”, Pinnacle Books </li><li><a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/carol-kennedy-her-life-and-art/19/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.cbsnews.com/pictures/carol-kennedy-her-life-and-art/19/</a></li><li>Dateline, S22 E27, The Mystery on Bridle Path</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwoX79f-4Cw" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QwoX79f-4Cw</a> </li><li><a href="https://law.justia.com/cases/arizona/court-of-appeals-division-one-unpublished/2021/1-ca-cr-20-0456-prpc.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://law.justia.com/cases/arizona/court-of-appeals-division-one-unpublished/2021/1-ca-cr-20-0456-prpc.html</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpOrJjbuIJw" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mpOrJjbuIJw</a></li><li><a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/324359553/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/324359553/</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcFHkKbd_jTIwjryCNgXOfjTk0FzMX_Ka" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcFHkKbd_jTIwjryCNgXOfjTk0FzMX_Ka</a></li><li><a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/video/end-of-the-trail-2/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.cbsnews.com/video/end-of-the-trail-2/</a></li></ul>

Nancy and Brad Cooper - Part 2

In July 2008, in the quiet suburb of Cary, North Carolina, Nancy and Brad Cooper appeared to have it all: two beautiful daughters, a picture-perfect life, and a circle of close-knit friends. But behind closed doors, their marriage was unraveling. When Nancy vanished after a routine morning run, the investigation revealed cracks in their carefully constructed world—and left a trail of questions that still linger.<br /><br /><b><a href="https://patreon.com/lovemarrykill" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Support us on Patreon</a></b>.<br /><br />Today's snack: <a href="https://sallysbakingaddiction.com/white-chocolate-chip-cherry-oatmeal-cookies/#tasty-recipes-78699" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">White Chocolate Chip Cherry Oatmeal Cookies</a>

Nancy and Brad Cooper - Part 1

In July 2008, in the quiet suburb of Cary, North Carolina, Nancy and Brad Cooper appeared to have it all: two beautiful daughters, a picture-perfect life, and a circle of close-knit friends. But behind closed doors, their marriage was unraveling. When Nancy vanished after a routine morning run, the investigation revealed cracks in their carefully constructed world—and left a trail of questions that still linger.<br /><br /><a href="https://patreon.com/lovemarrykill" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Listen to part 2 today</a><br /><br />Today's snack: <a href="https://deweys.com/collections/cookies" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dewey's Bakery cookies</a><br /><br />Sources:<ul><li>Lamb, Amanda. Love Lies: A True Story of Marriage and Murder in the Suburbs. Diversion Books (2015). Kindle Edition. </li><li>Blanchard, Lynne. Framed: An Examination of the Nancy Cooper Murder Case. Self-published (2015). Kindle Edition </li><li><a href="https://www.wral.com/story/911-calls-in-nancy-cooper-s-death-released/3248238/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.wral.com/story/911-calls-in-nancy-cooper-s-death-released/3248238/</a> 911 call</li><li><a href="https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna25723445" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna25723445</a></li><li><a href="https://globalnews.ca/news/7479909/brad-cooper-north-carolina-murder-prison-release/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://globalnews.ca/news/7479909/brad-cooper-north-carolina-murder-prison-release/</a></li><li><a href="https://nancycooper.blogspot.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://nancycooper.blogspot.com/</a></li><li><a href="https://justiceforbradcooper.wordpress.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://justiceforbradcooper.wordpress.com/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.mensjournal.com/sex-relationships/most-embarrassing-google-searches-state" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.mensjournal.com/sex-relationships/most-embarrassing-google-searches-state</a> Most embarrassing Google searches by state</li></ul>

Erin Patterson, the mushroom murderer

In July 2023, the small, rural town of Leongatha in Victoria, Australia was thrust into the spotlight after a family lunch ended in unthinkable tragedy. Erin Patterson, a quiet, separated mother of two, prepared a homemade meal for her in-laws, but within days, three were dead and one was left clinging to life. Was it a heartbreaking accident or something far more sinister? In this episode, we discuss complicated family dynamics, growing suspicion, and lingering questions surrounding a lunch that devastated a family and shocked not just Australia, but the world.<br /><br /><b>Today's snack</b>: <a href="https://littlesunnykitchen.com/mushroom-tart/#wprm-recipe-container-23375" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mushroom tart</a><br /><br /><b>Support us on Patreon</b>: <a href="https://patreon.com/lovemarrykill" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://patreon.com/LoveMarryKill</a><br /><br /><b>Sources</b>:<ul><li>The Mushroom Cook Podcast</li><li>The Mushroom Trial</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFRwU47pKic" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xFRwU47pKic</a> 60 Minutes Australia</li><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/07/world/australia/mushroom-poisoning-trial-verdict.html?searchResultPosition=1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.nytimes.com/2025/07/07/world/australia/mushroom-poisoning-trial-verdict.html?searchResultPosition=1</a></li><li><a href="https://www.rbg.vic.gov.au/science/herbarium/death-cap/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.rbg.vic.gov.au/science/herbarium/death-cap/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c77n2yykzrjo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c77n2yykzrjo</a></li><li><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdx554n1x0wo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdx554n1x0wo</a></li><li><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdx5e9dldqwo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdx5e9dldqwo</a></li><li><a href="https://people.com/woman-accused-killing-three-with-poisonous-meal-says-exotic-mushrooms-have-more-flavor-court-11747054" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://people.com/woman-accused-killing-three-with-poisonous-meal-says-exotic-mushrooms-have-more-flavor-court-11747054</a></li><li><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g8zr16y21o" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g8zr16y21o</a></li><li><a href="https://apnews.com/article/australia-poisonous-mushroom-murder-c0e545567d6bdccc266f342a2ee7b192" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://apnews.com/article/australia-poisonous-mushroom-murder-c0e545567d6bdccc266f342a2ee7b192</a></li><li><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g8zr16y21o" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g8zr16y21o</a></li><li><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdx554n1x0wo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cdx554n1x0wo</a></li><li><a href="https://www.news.com.au/national/victoria/courts-law/black-tarp-installed-around-mushroom-cook-erin-pattersons-home-before-guilty-verdict-reached/news-story/efb14aaa35823669e8690be9bc6cfa72" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.news.com.au/national/victoria/courts-law/black-tarp-installed-around-mushroom-cook-erin-pattersons-home-before-guilty-verdict-reached/news-story/efb14aaa35823669e8690be9bc6cfa72</a></li><li><a href="https://www.news.com.au/national/victoria/courts-law/erin-patterson-trial-exhibits-and-pictures-shown-to-the-jury-released-by-victorian-supreme-court/news-story/1aaee1b5445fa0f69740beccd207004d" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.news.com.au/national/victoria/courts-law/erin-patterson-trial-exhibits-and-pictures-shown-to-the-jury-released-by-victorian-supreme-court/news-story/1aaee1b5445fa0f69740beccd207004d</a></li><li><a href="https://theqldr.com.au/crime-law-and-justice/2025/05/22/patterson-22/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://theqldr.com.au/crime-law-and-justice/2025/05/22/patterson-22/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14231137/The-deadly-poison-bodies-three-women-killed-horror-Christmas-dinner-police-set-dig-months-dead-husband-woman-prepared-food-poisoned.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14231137/The-deadly-poison-bodies-three-women-killed-horror-Christmas-dinner-police-set-dig-months-dead-husband-woman-prepared-food-poisoned.html</a></li><li><a href="https://www.kpbs.org/news/international/2025/05/02/an-australian-woman-is-on-trial-for-murder-by-toxic-mushrooms-heres-what-to-know?utm_source=chatgpt.com" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.kpbs.org/news/international/2025/05/02/an-australian-woman-is-on-trial-for-murder-by-toxic-mushrooms-heres-what-to-know?utm_source=chatgpt.com</a></li><li><a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14888065/Details-emerge-PARTY-Erin-Patterson-threw-night-arrest-mysterious-break-ins-Leongatha-home-handcuffed.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14888065/Details-emerge-PARTY-Erin-Patterson-threw-night-arrest-mysterious-break-ins-Leongatha-home-handcuffed.html</a></li><li><a href="https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/society/shroom-service_fewer-mushroom-identification-centres-more-poisonings/45228910" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.swissinfo.ch/eng/society/shroom-service_fewer-mushroom-identification-centres-more-poisonings/45228910</a></li><li><a href="https://www.cnn.com/2023/12/29/health/mushrooms-poisoning-foraging/index.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.cnn.com/2023/12/29/health/mushrooms-poisoning-foraging/index.html</a></li><li><a href="https://7news.com.au/news/inmate-claims-she-fell-ill-after-eating-meal-prepared-by-mushroom-murderer-erin-patterson--c-19283609" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://7news.com.au/news/inmate-claims-she-fell-ill-after-eating-meal-prepared-by-mushroom-murderer-erin-patterson--c-19283609</a></li><li><a href="https://thenightly.com.au/australia/victoria/erin-patterson-dr-chris-webster-reveals-why-he-faces-losing-his-job-after-speaking-out-about-mushroom-killer-c-19306978" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://thenightly.com.au/australia/victoria/erin-patterson-dr-chris-webster-reveals-why-he-faces-losing-his-job-after-speaking-out-about-mushroom-killer-c-19306978</a></li></ul>

Michelle and Jason Young - Part 2

When 29-year-old Michelle Young was found dead in her Raleigh, North Carolina home, the discovery sent shockwaves through her family, her circle of friends, and the community. Michelle was married, the mother of a toddler, and expecting her second child. She was beautiful, bright, and driven; by all accounts, a woman with so much ahead of her. Michelle’s brutal murder baffled the quiet suburban neighborhood and prompted a frustrating investigation that would grow increasingly complicated by the lack of cooperation from Michelle’s husband. Her marriage to 32-year-old Jason Young had been troubled from the beginning, but at the time of her death, he was reportedly hundreds of miles away on a business trip. As detectives began piecing together the timeline, unsettling questions began to surface. Who would do this to a young mother in her own home? Could it have been a random act of violence, or was the truth far closer to home? The investigation uncovered complicated relationships, emotional wounds, and evidence that raised more questions than answers. In this episode, we explore the case that shook Raleigh and pushed the justice system to its limits before any sense of resolution was found.<br /><br /><b><a href="https://patreon.com/lovemarrykill" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Support us on Patreon</a></b><br /><br /><b>Today's snack</b>: <a href="https://eatwithclarity.com/lemon-coconut-bliss-balls/#wprm-recipe-container-484" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Lemon bliss balls</a><br /><br /><b>100 best movies list</b>: <a href="https://www.imdb.com/list/ls599119586/copy/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.imdb.com/list/ls599119586/copy/</a><br /><br /><b>100 best books list</b>: <a href="https://bookriot.com/best-books-of-the-21st-century-nyt/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://bookriot.com/best-books-of-the-21st-century-nyt/</a>

Michelle and Jason Young - Part 1

When 29-year-old Michelle Young was found dead in her Raleigh, North Carolina home, the discovery sent shockwaves through her family, her circle of friends, and the community. Michelle was married, the mother of a toddler, and expecting her second child. She was beautiful, bright, and driven; by all accounts, a woman with so much ahead of her. Michelle’s brutal murder baffled the quiet suburban neighborhood and prompted a frustrating investigation that would grow increasingly complicated by the lack of cooperation from Michelle’s husband. Her marriage to 32-year-old Jason Young had been troubled from the beginning, but at the time of her death, he was reportedly hundreds of miles away on a business trip. As detectives began piecing together the timeline, unsettling questions began to surface. Who would do this to a young mother in her own home? Could it have been a random act of violence, or was the truth far closer to home? The investigation uncovered complicated relationships, emotional wounds, and evidence that raised more questions than answers. In this episode, we explore the case that shook Raleigh and pushed the justice system to its limits before any sense of resolution was found.<br /><br /><b><a href="https://patreon.com/lovemarrykill" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Listen to part 2 today by joining us on Patreon</a></b><br /><br /><b>Today's snacks</b>: Greek yogurt with granola, honey, cinnamon and chocolate chips, and <a href="https://shop.hersheys.com/our-brands/reeses/034000455065.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Reese's Peanut Butter Pie miniature cups</a><br /><br /><b>Sources</b>:<ul><li>Epstein, Steven (2019) . Murder on Birchleaf Drive. Black Lyon Publishing. </li><li>Blanchard, Lynne (2016). Absence of Evidence: An Examination of the Michelle Young Murder Case</li><li><a href="https://www.redfin.com/NC/Raleigh/5108-Birchleaf-Dr-27606/home/41167194" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.redfin.com/NC/Raleigh/5108-Birchleaf-Dr-27606/home/41167194</a></li><li><a href="https://www.wral.com/story/9725672/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.wral.com/story/9725672/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.drugs.com/sfx/pancof-pd-side-effects.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.drugs.com/sfx/pancof-pd-side-effects.html</a></li><li><a href="https://www.wral.com/story/michelle-young-murder-case-timeline-of-events/9662412/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.wral.com/story/michelle-young-murder-case-timeline-of-events/9662412/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/659721997/?match=1&amp;terms=Jason%20Young%20Michelle%20Young%5Chttps://www.newspapers.com/image/657981908/?match=1&amp;terms=%22Michelle%20Young%22" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/659721997/?match=1&amp;terms=Jason%20Young%20Michelle%20Young\https://www.newspapers.com/image/657981908/?match=1&amp;terms=%22Michelle%20Young%22</a></li><li><a href="https://nrlc.org/federal/unbornvictims/statehomicidelaws092302/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://nrlc.org/federal/unbornvictims/statehomicidelaws092302/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/657995236/?terms=%22Michelle%20Young%22" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/657995236/?terms=%22Michelle%20Young%22</a></li><li><a href="https://www.peacocktv.com/watch/playback/vod/GMO_00000000410634_01/bdc6741f-c7e7-3a5a-96ad-bfd733d43477" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.peacocktv.com/watch/playback/vod/GMO_00000000410634_01/bdc6741f-c7e7-3a5a-96ad-bfd733d43477</a></li></ul>