Love Marry Kill

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>

Dolly and Fred Oesterreich

The Dolly Oesterreich case is one of the most bizarre and sensational true crime stories of the early 20th century. Walburga “Dolly” Oesterreich was a Milwaukee housewife married to a wealthy textile manufacturer, Fred Oesterreich. On the surface, she appeared to live a conventional life, but behind closed doors, her world was anything but ordinary. Dolly had a complicated personal life that eventually led to a shocking crime. The investigation that followed revealed a tangled web of secrets, deception, and relationships that defied social norms and legal boundaries. What began as a puzzling death soon unraveled into a story so strange that even seasoned detectives struggled to believe it.<br /><br /><a href="https://patreon.com/lovemarrykill" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><b>Support us on Patreon</b></a><br /><br />Today's snack: Golden Graham S'mores<br /><br />Sources:<ul><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ez31LGkrvG0&amp;t=2729s" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ez31LGkrvG0&amp;t=2729s</a></li><li><a href="https://www.thevintagenews.com/2022/11/14/dolly-oesterreich/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.thevintagenews.com/2022/11/14/dolly-oesterreich/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/116235401/walburga_barbara-hedrick" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/116235401/walburga_barbara-hedrick</a></li><li><a href="https://murderpedia.org/female.O/o/oesterreich-walburga.htm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://murderpedia.org/female.O/o/oesterreich-walburga.htm</a></li><li><a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/622315868/?terms=%22dolly%20oesterreich%22" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/622315868/?terms=%22dolly%20oesterreich%22</a></li><li><a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/608475845/?match=1&amp;terms=%22dolly%20oesterreich%22" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/608475845/?match=1&amp;terms=%22dolly%20oesterreich%22</a></li><li><a href="https://allthatsinteresting.com/dolly-oesterreich" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://allthatsinteresting.com/dolly-oesterreich</a></li><li><a href="https://thecinemaholic.com/fred-oesterreich-murder-what-happened-to-walburga-dolly-oesterreich-and-otto-sanhuber/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://thecinemaholic.com/fred-oesterreich-murder-what-happened-to-walburga-dolly-oesterreich-and-otto-sanhuber/</a></li></ul>

Susan and Michael Kuhnhausen

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

Susan and David Hendricks - Part 2

On the night of November 8, 1983, David Hendricks returned home from a business trip to find his wife, Susan, and their three young children brutally murdered in their beds. They had been killed with an axe and a butcher knife—both from the family home. Investigators quickly turned their focus to David. There were no signs of forced entry, the burglary attempt seemed staged, and there were no other viable suspects. It was called the “cleanest bloody crime scene”. David’s unemotional demeanor, strange midnight business trip, and seemingly rehearsed account raised suspicions, and the coroner’s estimate of the time of death—based on the children’s stomach contents—suggested the murders occurred before David left for his trip. Prosecutors theorized he was growing restless in his strict religious life and may have killed his family to escape it. Did David Hendricks kill his family or was it an intruder?<br /><br /><a href="https://patreon.com/lovemarrykill" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><b>Support us on Patreon</b></a><br /><br />Today's snack: <a href="https://pudgefactor.com/buc-ees-copycat-beaver-nuggets/#recipe" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Buc-ee’s Copycat Beaver Nuggets</a>

Susan and David Hendricks - Part 1

On the night of November 8, 1983, David Hendricks returned home from a business trip to find his wife, Susan, and their three young children brutally murdered in their beds. They had been killed with an axe and a butcher knife—both from the family home. Investigators quickly turned their focus to David. There were no signs of forced entry, the burglary attempt seemed staged, and there were no other viable suspects. It was called the “cleanest bloody crime scene”. David’s unemotional demeanor, strange midnight business trip, and seemingly rehearsed account raised suspicions, and the coroner’s estimate of the time of death—based on the children’s stomach contents—suggested the murders occurred before David left for his trip. Prosecutors theorized he was growing restless in his strict religious life and may have killed his family to escape it. Did David Hendricks kill his family or was it an intruder?<br /><br />Listen to both parts on Patreon today: <a href="https://patreon.com/lovemarrykill" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://patreon.com/LoveMarryKill</a><br /><br />Today's snacks: <a href="https://bauerscandy.com/product/classic-modjeskas-gift-box/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Modjeskas</a> and <a href="https://purity.nf.ca/confectionery/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Purity Assorted Kisses</a> (thanks Lisa and Tammy)<br /><br />Sources:<ul><li><a href="https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/313-Carl-Dr-Bloomington-IL-61704/76978912_zpid/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.zillow.com/homedetails/313-Carl-Dr-Bloomington-IL-61704/76978912_zpid/</a> Hendrick’s house</li><li><a href="https://play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/true-crime-quiz" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://play.howstuffworks.com/quiz/true-crime-quiz</a> true crime quiz</li><li><a href="https://www.hoopladigital.com/ebook/reasonable-doubt-steve-vogel/12113558" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hoopladigital.com/ebook/reasonable-doubt-steve-vogel/12113558</a></li><li><a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/72563136/?match=1&amp;terms=David%20Hendricks%20Jon%20Lewis" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/72563136/?match=1&amp;terms=David%20Hendricks%20Jon%20Lewis</a></li><li><a href="https://www.tampabay.com/archive/1997/09/14/murdered-family-follows-him-for-life/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.tampabay.com/archive/1997/09/14/murdered-family-follows-him-for-life/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.newspapers.com/search/results/?date-end=2025&amp;date-start=1989&amp;keyword=David+Hendricks+Jon+Lewis&amp;publication-ids=3152&amp;region=us-il&amp;sort=paper-date-asc" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/search/results/?date-end=2025&amp;date-start=1989&amp;keyword=David+Hendricks+Jon+Lewis&amp;publication-ids=3152&amp;region=us-il&amp;sort=paper-date-asc</a></li><li><a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/75603388/?match=1&amp;terms=David%20Hendricks%20Jon%20Lewis" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/75603388/?match=1&amp;terms=David%20Hendricks%20Jon%20Lewis</a></li><li><a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/72939480/?match=1&amp;terms=David%20Hendricks%20Jon%20Lewis" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/72939480/?match=1&amp;terms=David%20Hendricks%20Jon%20Lewis</a></li><li><a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/504445477/?terms=%22David%20Hendricks%22" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/504445477/?terms=%22David%20Hendricks%22</a></li><li><a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/461418367/?match=1&amp;terms=%22David%20Hendricks%22" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/461418367/?match=1&amp;terms=%22David%20Hendricks%22</a></li><li><a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/73348247/?match=1&amp;terms=Hendricks%20flunked%20polygraph" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/73348247/?match=1&amp;terms=Hendricks%20flunked%20polygraph</a></li><li><a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/72539351/?match=1&amp;terms=Testimony%20on%20Hendricks%E2%80%99%20ex-brother-in-law%20barred." target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/72539351/?match=1&amp;terms=Testimony%20on%20Hendricks%E2%80%99%20ex-brother-in-law%20barred.</a></li></ul>

Katherine Knight

Content warning: This episode contains discussions of domestic violence, mental illness, suicide, and graphic violence that may be disturbing to some listeners. Listener discretion is strongly advised.<br /><br />Katherine Knight was known in her small Australian town in New South Wales, Aberdeen, as tough, unpredictable, and deeply troubled.  She had a history of violent relationships, a fierce temper, and a dark past that few dared to challenge.  When she entered a new relationship in the late 1990s, friends and family were concerned—but no one could have predicted how it would end. In this episode, we explore the life of Katherine Knight, the red flags that were ignored, and the events that led to one of the most infamous criminal cases in Australian history.<br /><br />Today's snacks: <a href="https://www.taste.com.au/articles/nation-spoken-only-way-make-truly-aussie-sausage-sizzle/fh82bu0b" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Snag, aka sausage sizzle</a> and <a href="https://www.wandercooks.com/australian-christmas-fairy-bread/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">fairy bread</a><br /><br /><a href="https://patreon.com/lovemarrykill" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Support us on Patreon</a>.<br /><br />Sources:<ul><li>Man-Eater: The Terrifying True Story of Cannibal Killer Katherine Knight by Ryan Green (2019) self-published</li><li><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Blood-Stain-Peter-Lalor/dp/1865088781" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.amazon.com/Blood-Stain-Peter-Lalor/dp/1865088781</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.hoopladigital.com/audiobook/green-is-the-new-black-james-phelps/12249267" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.hoopladigital.com/audiobook/green-is-the-new-black-james-phelps/12249267</a></li><li><a href="https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/real-life/true-stories/cops-horrific-discovery-inside-wa-home-still-haunts-them/news-story/73553ade114298cf8bfda4730d845e5b" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/real-life/true-stories/cops-horrific-discovery-inside-wa-home-still-haunts-them/news-story/73553ade114298cf8bfda4730d845e5b</a></li><li><a href="https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/lifestyle/relationships/queen-bee-cannibal-killer-katherine-knights-life-in-prison-where-shes-known-as-the-nanna/news-story/e6f5e013f7be2c6328eb40029e0715b2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.adelaidenow.com.au/lifestyle/relationships/queen-bee-cannibal-killer-katherine-knights-life-in-prison-where-shes-known-as-the-nanna/news-story/e6f5e013f7be2c6328eb40029e0715b2</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rdd1uvku8pk" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rdd1uvku8pk</a></li><li><a href="https://murderpedia.org/female.K/k/knight-katherine.htm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://murderpedia.org/female.K/k/knight-katherine.htm</a></li><li><a href="https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/445897/katherine-knights-home-movies/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newcastleherald.com.au/story/445897/katherine-knights-home-movies/</a></li></ul>

Bonus episode: Paityn, Evelyn, and Olivia Decker

On Friday, May 30 2025, Travis Decker failed to return his three daughters—Paityn (9), Evelyn (8), and Olivia (5) after a court-ordered visit in Wenatchee, Washington. Days later, their bodies were found at a remote campground.<br /><br />Decker, a 32-year-old Army veteran with PTSD and BPD, vanished. He’s now wanted for three counts of first-degree murder and kidnapping. A nationwide manhunt is underway, with help from the FBI and U.S. Marshals. Authorities believe he may be using his military training to survive on the Pacific Crest Trail.<br /><br />Sources<br /><ul><li>To submit a tip go to: <a href="https://www.co.chelan.wa.us/sheriff/forms/submit-a-tip" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.co.chelan.wa.us/sheriff/forms/submit-a-tip</a></li><li><a href="https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-whitney-decker" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.gofundme.com/f/support-whitney-decker</a> </li><li><a href="https://people.com/mom-decker-sisters-shares-video-tribute-fathers-day-11749786" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://people.com/mom-decker-sisters-shares-video-tribute-fathers-day-11749786</a> (Happy video made by Whitney)</li><li><a href="https://abcnews.go.com/US/father-killed-3-daughters-active-dad-system-failed/story?id=122550676" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://abcnews.go.com/US/father-killed-3-daughters-active-dad-system-failed/story?id=122550676</a></li><li><a href="https://www.yahoo.com/news/why-wasnt-amber-alert-sent-170855132.html?fr=yhssrp_catchall" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.yahoo.com/news/why-wasnt-amber-alert-sent-170855132.html?fr=yhssrp_catchall</a></li><li><a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14789239/mom-three-murdered-girls-bizarre-tribute-killer-ex-decker.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14789239/mom-three-murdered-girls-bizarre-tribute-killer-ex-decker.html</a></li><li><a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14779755/travis-decker-military-record-murder-daughters-police-manhunt.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14779755/travis-decker-military-record-murder-daughters-police-manhunt.html</a></li><li><a href="https://www.newsweek.com/travis-decker-update-manhunt-continues-new-text-message-revealed-2082023" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newsweek.com/travis-decker-update-manhunt-continues-new-text-message-revealed-2082023</a></li><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/07/us/manhunt-father-killing-daughters-wenatchee.html?searchResultPosition=2" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.nytimes.com/2025/06/07/us/manhunt-father-killing-daughters-wenatchee.html?searchResultPosition=2</a></li><li><a href="https://www.yahoo.com/news/manhunt-travis-decker-reaches-day-003531834.html?fr=yhssrp_catchall" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.yahoo.com/news/manhunt-travis-decker-reaches-day-003531834.html?fr=yhssrp_catchall</a></li><li><a href="https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/crime/travis-decker-daughters-army-washington-b2764163.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/crime/travis-decker-daughters-army-washington-b2764163.html</a></li></ul>

Gail and George Fulton - Part 2

In October 1999, 48-year-old librarian Gail Fulton was shot and killed outside the Lake Orion, Michigan library where she worked. What initially appeared to be a cold-blooded, random attack soon revealed itself as something far more personal—and far more calculated.<br /><br />At the center of the case: a crumbling marriage, a secret affair, and a woman named Donna Trapani who refused to be cast aside. The investigation uncovered a disturbing murder-for-hire plot involving a fake pregnancy, a forged suicide note, and three willing accomplices, all wrapped up in obsession, manipulation, and delusion.<br /><br />The story spans two years of emotional unraveling, culminating in a fatal encounter that shattered a family. This case raises complex questions about accountability, denial, and the consequences of ignoring red flags.<br /><br /><b>Today's snack</b>: Michigan Awesome <a href="https://www.michiganawesome.com/products/chocolate-covered-cherries" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Dark Chocolate Cherries</a> and <a href="https://www.michiganawesome.com/products/cinnamon-roasted-almonds" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cinnamon Roasted Almonds</a> (thanks Sarah!)<br /><br /><a href="https://payments.efundsforschools.com/v3/districts/55767/add-to-cart/55rxgYKz9kDn%7C6bfQBWN3jnCs%7Cgeneral-item" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Miles 4 Miracles donation website</a><br /><br /><b><a href="https://patreon.com/lovemarrykill" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Support us on Patreon</a></b>

Gail and George Fulton - Part 1

In October 1999, 48-year-old librarian Gail Fulton was shot and killed outside the Lake Orion, Michigan library where she worked. What initially appeared to be a cold-blooded, random attack soon revealed itself as something far more personal—and far more calculated.<br /><br />At the center of the case: a crumbling marriage, a secret affair, and a woman named Donna Trapani who refused to be cast aside. The investigation uncovered a disturbing murder-for-hire plot involving a fake pregnancy, a forged suicide note, and three willing accomplices, all wrapped up in obsession, manipulation, and delusion.<br /><br />The story spans two years of emotional unraveling, culminating in a fatal encounter that shattered a family. This case raises complex questions about accountability, denial, and the consequences of ignoring red flags.<br /><br /><b>Today's snacks</b>: <a href="https://texassnax.com/products/beaver-nuggets-sea-salted-caramel-large" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Buc-ee's Sea Salted Caramel Beaver Nuggets</a>, <a href="https://www.glico.com/us/product/pocky/18957/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pocky Almond Crush</a>, <a href="https://texassnax.com/products/large-peanut-brittle" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Buc-ee's Peanut Brittle</a>, <a href="https://www.walmart.com/ip/Buc-ee-s-Brittle/2401623557" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Buc-ee's Pecan Brittle</a> (thanks Sam and Julia!)<br /><br />Happy birthday Emma!<br /><br /><b><a href="https://patreon.com/lovemarrykill" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Listen to part 2 today on Patreon</a></b><br /><br /><b>Sources</b>:<br /><ul><li>Phelps, M. William. Kiss of the She-devil. 2013, Pinnacle Books. </li><li><a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/760067552/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/760067552/</a></li><li>Snapped, S28 E17, Donna Trapani.</li><li><a href="https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/223376204/dora-garza" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/223376204/dora-garza</a></li><li><a href="https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/228199152/noe-chapa-garza" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/228199152/noe-chapa-garza</a></li></ul>

Miriam and Richard Illes

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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />Was it a brilliant cover-up? Or a case of ego gone wrong?<br /><br /><b><a href="https://patreon.com/lovemarrykill" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Support us on Patreon</a></b><br /><b></b><br /><b>Today's snack: </b><a href="https://www.albanesecandy.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Albanese Candy</a> assortment (thanks Lana!)<br /><b></b><br /><b>Sources:</b><br /><ul><li><a href="https://www.lycolaw.org/uploads/opinions/2005-Illes070805br.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.lycolaw.org/uploads/opinions/2005-Illes070805br.pdf</a> </li><li>The Perfect Murder, S1 E1, The Heart Shot.</li><li>Kinney, David. “Reward offered in woman’s slaying.” The News Journal (Wilmington, Delaware), 04 Sep. 1999.</li><li>Shellem, Pete. “Doctor objects to grand jury writ.” The Patriot-News (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania), 19 Jan. 2000.</li><li>Beauge, John. “‘We’re looking for justice’.” The Patriot-News (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania), 09 Dec. 2001.</li><li>Lewerenz, Dan. “Police: Silencer ties husband to wife’s killing.” Centre Daily Times, 19 Dec. 2002.</li><li>Lewerenz, Dan. “Surgeon sniper shot wife: Police.” National Post, 20 Dec. 2002.</li><li>Dale, Maryclaire. “Physician arrested in Spokane for 1999 Pennsylvania slaying.” The News Tribune (Tacoma, Washington), 23 Dec. 2002.</li><li>Beauge, John. “Doctor wished wife dead, nurse testifies.” The Patriot-News (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania), 20 Feb. 2003.</li><li>Lewerenz, Dan. “Nurse says doc wanted wife dead.” Press Enterprise (Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania), 21 Feb. 2003.</li><li>Beauge, John. “Heart surgeon’s trial opens.” The Patriot-News (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania), 21 Jan. 2004.</li><li>Beauge, John. “Suicide try lengthens mental hospital stay.” The Patriot-News (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania), 04 Mar. 2004.</li><li>“Surgeon denies killing wife.” The Patriot-News (Harrisburg, Pennsylvania), 30 Mar. 2004.</li></ul>

Jennair and Mark Gerardot - Part 2

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.<br /><br />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.<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>Today's snacks</b>: <a href="https://stonemillbread.net/product/cranberry-pecan/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cranberry Pecan bread</a> from Stonemill Bread and wild walnut honey (thanks Ashley!) and <a href="https://kizito.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kizito cookies</a> (thanks Emma!)

Susan Bailey - Mother's Day bonus episode

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.<br /><br /><b>Today's snack</b>: <a href="https://www.modernhoney.com/levain-bakery-lemon-cookies/#wprm-recipe-container-35509" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Levain Bakery Lemon Cookies</a><br /><br /><b><a href="https://patreon.com/lovemarrykill" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Listen ad-free on Patreon</a></b><br /><br /><b>Sources</b>:<br /><ul><li><a href="https://www.oxygen.com/snapped-killer-couples/crime-news/jennifer-bailey-murders-mother-susan--paul-henson-teen-brother" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.oxygen.com/snapped-killer-couples/crime-news/jennifer-bailey-murders-mother-susan--paul-henson-teen-brother</a></li><li><a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/648426660/?match=1&amp;terms=%22Jennifer%20Bailey%22" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/648426660/?match=1&amp;terms=%22Jennifer%20Bailey%22</a></li><li><a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/652208948/?match=1&amp;terms=%22Jennifer%20Bailey%22" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/652208948/?match=1&amp;terms=%22Jennifer%20Bailey%22</a></li></ul><br />

Jennair and Mark Gerardot - Part 1

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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br /><b><a href="https://patreon.com/lovemarrykill" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Listen to part 2 today on Patreon</a></b><br /><br /><b>Today's snack</b>: Brownies from <a href="https://shop.greyston.org/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Greyston Bakery</a> (thanks Anne!)<br /><br /><b>Sources</b><ul><li>20/20 episode</li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbCY0mzb1DM&amp;ab_channel=ABCNews" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WbCY0mzb1DM&amp;ab_channel=ABCNews</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_DloWsfpug&amp;ab_channel=ABCNews" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_DloWsfpug&amp;ab_channel=ABCNews</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXn4al0z-8A&amp;t=354s&amp;ab_channel=ABCNews" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rXn4al0z-8A&amp;t=354s&amp;ab_channel=ABCNews</a></li><li>Season 1 of the Bad Bad Thing Podcast</li><li>Irreparable</li><li><a href="https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/nation-world/husbands-affair-leads-to-murder-suicide-involving-mistress-and-wife-in-pennsylvania-home/507-545703243" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/nation-world/husbands-affair-leads-to-murder-suicide-involving-mistress-and-wife-in-pennsylvania-home/507-545703243</a></li><li><a href="https://www.wyff4.com/article/former-upstate-mans-affair-leads-to-ambush-killing-of-lover-wifes-suicide-police-say/20065002" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.wyff4.com/article/former-upstate-mans-affair-leads-to-ambush-killing-of-lover-wifes-suicide-police-say/20065002</a></li><li><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-43899187" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-43899187</a></li><li><a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/422251929/?terms=Jennair%20Gerardot" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/422251929/?terms=Jennair%20Gerardot</a></li></ul>

Narcy Novack and Ben Novack Jr. - Part 2

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?<br /><br /><b>Today's snack</b>: <a href="https://www.mochinut.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mochinut</a><br /><br />Episode researched and written by Owen Wesorick.<br /><br /><b><a href="https://patreon.com/lovemarrykill" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Support us on Patreon</a></b>

Narcy Novack and Ben Novack Jr. - Part 1

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?<br /><br /><b><a href="https://patreon.com/lovemarrykill" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Listen to both parts on Patreon</a></b><br /><br /><b>Today's snacks</b>: <a href="https://www.cheetos.com/products/cheetos-crunchy-buffalo-flavored-snacks" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Cheetos Crunchy Buffalo</a> and <a href="https://www.peepsbrand.com/products/party-cake-flavored-marshmallow-chicks/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Peeps Party Cake</a><br /><br />Episode researched and written by Owen Wesorick.<br /><br /><b>Sources</b>:<br /><ul><li>Glatt, John. The Prince of Paradise. St. Martin’s Press, 2013.</li><li>Dateline, S21E03, Family Affair.</li><li><a href="https://www.justice.gov/archive/usao/nys/pressreleases/December12/NovackVelizVerdictPR.php" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.justice.gov/archive/usao/nys/pressreleases/December12/NovackVelizVerdictPR.php</a></li><li><a href="https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/news/state/2012/03/31/from-drifter-to-millionaire-troubled/7869228007/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.palmbeachpost.com/story/news/state/2012/03/31/from-drifter-to-millionaire-troubled/7869228007/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AluxQag1DU&amp;ab_channel=Oxygen" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1AluxQag1DU&amp;ab_channel=Oxygen</a></li></ul>

Amy and Stephen Allwine

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.<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: Entenmann's <a href="https://www.entenmanns.com/p/fudge-iced-golden-cake" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Fudge Iced Golden Cake</a> and <a href="https://www.entenmanns.com/p/mini-crumb-cake-12pk?category=111" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mini Crumb Cake</a> (thanks Anne!), also <a href="https://www.snackfactory.com/product-line/popums/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Pop'ums</a><br /><br />Sources:<ul><li><a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/48-hours-disrupts-alleged-dark-web-hitmen-in-potential-murder-for-hire-plots/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.cbsnews.com/news/48-hours-disrupts-alleged-dark-web-hitmen-in-potential-murder-for-hire-plots/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5312457/Man-trial-killing-wife-staging-like-suicide.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5312457/Man-trial-killing-wife-staging-like-suicide.html</a></li><li><a href="https://www.fox9.com/news/stephen-allwine-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-for-wifes-murder" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.fox9.com/news/stephen-allwine-sentenced-to-life-in-prison-for-wifes-murder</a></li><li><a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/383606874/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/383606874/</a></li><li><a href="https://video.search.yahoo.com/yhs/search?fr=yhs-iba-3&amp;ei=UTF-8&amp;hsimp=yhs-3&amp;hspart=iba&amp;p=Besa+Mafia&amp;vm=r&amp;type=dkff_9317_FFW_ZZ#id=2&amp;vid=6fbc51b0d98560a0bf5e23089b4de999&amp;action=click" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://video.search.yahoo.com/yhs/search?fr=yhs-iba-3&amp;ei=UTF-8&amp;hsimp=yhs-3&amp;hspart=iba&amp;p=Besa+Mafia&amp;vm=r&amp;type=dkff_9317_FFW_ZZ#id=2&amp;vid=6fbc51b0d98560a0bf5e23089b4de999&amp;action=click</a></li><li><a href="https://www.fox9.com/news/convicted-dark-net-killer-claims-innocence-i-couldnt-have-done-it" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.fox9.com/news/convicted-dark-net-killer-claims-innocence-i-couldnt-have-done-it</a></li><li><a href="https://www.wired.com/story/dark-web-bitcoin-murder-cottage-grove/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.wired.com/story/dark-web-bitcoin-murder-cottage-grove/</a></li></ul>

Maria and Rob Marshall, the Blind Faith murder

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.<br /><br />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.<br /><br />Today's snack: <a href="https://www.designeatrepeat.com/butterscotch-bars/#recipe" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Butterscotch bars</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:<br /><ul><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OzZyF2PUrk&amp;t=597s" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9OzZyF2PUrk&amp;t=597s</a> “Blind Faith” 1990 movie</li><li>McGinniss, Joe (2012). Blind Faith. Berkley (originally published 1989). </li><li><a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/174522914/?match=1&amp;terms=Woman%20slain%20at%20rest%20area%20in%20NJ%20Parkway%20" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/174522914/?match=1&amp;terms=Woman%20slain%20at%20rest%20area%20in%20NJ%20Parkway%20</a></li><li><a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/517503220/?match=1&amp;terms=Woman%20slain%20at%20rest%20area%20in%20NJ%20Parkway%20" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/517503220/?match=1&amp;terms=Woman%20slain%20at%20rest%20area%20in%20NJ%20Parkway%20</a></li><li><a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/145993996/?match=1&amp;terms=Maria%20Marshall" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/145993996/?match=1&amp;terms=Maria%20Marshall</a></li><li><a href="https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23088/maria-marshall" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/23088/maria-marshall</a></li><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/25/nyregion/robert-o-marshall-dies-at-75-convicted-in-blind-faith-case.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/25/nyregion/robert-o-marshall-dies-at-75-convicted-in-blind-faith-case.html</a></li><li><a href="https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/143002814/robert_oakley-marshall" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/143002814/robert_oakley-marshall</a></li><li><a href="https://www.nydailynews.com/2017/09/09/perfect-marriage-masked-husbands-gambling-debt-affair-and-plot-to-have-his-wife-murdered/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.nydailynews.com/2017/09/09/perfect-marriage-masked-husbands-gambling-debt-affair-and-plot-to-have-his-wife-murdered/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2015/01/30/sons-fight-keep-blind-faith-killer-in-prison/22577249" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2015/01/30/sons-fight-keep-blind-faith-killer-in-prison/22577249</a></li><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/25/nyregion/robert-o-marshall-dies-at-75-convicted-in-blind-faith-case.html?searchResultPosition=1" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.nytimes.com/2015/02/25/nyregion/robert-o-marshall-dies-at-75-convicted-in-blind-faith-case.html?searchResultPosition=1</a></li><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/1985/01/20/nyregion/murder-statement-held-too-devastating-to-reveal.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.nytimes.com/1985/01/20/nyregion/murder-statement-held-too-devastating-to-reveal.html</a></li><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/1986/01/13/nyregion/jersey-man-going-on-trial-on-charges-he-paid-to-have-wife-slain.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.nytimes.com/1986/01/13/nyregion/jersey-man-going-on-trial-on-charges-he-paid-to-have-wife-slain.html</a></li><li><a href="https://apnews.com/article/toms-river-ciba-geigy-childhood-cancer-pollution-42b1c56028b70e09ae530567011f34ed" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://apnews.com/article/toms-river-ciba-geigy-childhood-cancer-pollution-42b1c56028b70e09ae530567011f34ed</a></li></ul>

Joan Harmon and Christian “Kit” Martin - Part 2

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?<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://sanderscandy.com/products/milk-chocolate-sea-salt-caramels-mini-bites-3-75-oz?variant=39463306657851" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sanders Sea Salt Caramels</a> (thanks Emily!)

Joan Harmon and Christian “Kit” Martin - Part 1

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?<br /><br /><b><a href="https://patreon.com/lovemarrykill" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Listen to part 2 now on Patreon</a></b>.<br /><br />Today's snack: <a href="https://www.plainchicken.com/sausage-cheese-puffs/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sausage cheese puffs</a><br /><br />Sources:<br /><ul><li>Corsetti, Emilio III (2024). I Will Ruin You: The Twisted Truth Behind the Kit Martin Murder Trial. WildBlue Press.</li><li><a href="https://www.courttv.com/trials/ky-v-martin-2021/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.courttv.com/trials/ky-v-martin-2021/</a></li><li>Dateline, S30 E1, The Evil That Watches. </li><li><a href="https://www.reddit.com/r/TrueCrimeDiscussion/comments/1b4a41u/after_a_courtmartial_left_his_military_career_in/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.reddit.com/r/TrueCrimeDiscussion/comments/1b4a41u/after_a_courtmartial_left_his_military_career_in/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.wsmv.com/2024/04/17/deputies-kit-martins-family-friends-lied-first-when-asked-about-missing-weapons/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.wsmv.com/2024/04/17/deputies-kit-martins-family-friends-lied-first-when-asked-about-missing-weapons/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.ag.ky.gov/Press%20Release%20Attachments/Kit%20Martin%20ruling.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.ag.ky.gov/Press%20Release%20Attachments/Kit%20Martin%20ruling.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/lsj/name/calvin-phillips-obituary?id=16922008" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/lsj/name/calvin-phillips-obituary?id=16922008</a></li><li><a href="https://thecinemaholic.com/who-was-edward-ed-dansereau-why-was-he-killed/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://thecinemaholic.com/who-was-edward-ed-dansereau-why-was-he-killed/</a></li><li><a href="https://case-law.vlex.com/vid/martin-v-commonwealth-1047497171" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://case-law.vlex.com/vid/martin-v-commonwealth-1047497171</a></li><li><a href="https://www.whas11.com/article/news/crime/unsolved/unsolved-a-secret-sin/417-f772062a-f75a-45a5-8283-c19dd69b17d3" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.whas11.com/article/news/crime/unsolved/unsolved-a-secret-sin/417-f772062a-f75a-45a5-8283-c19dd69b17d3</a></li></ul>

Dr. Autumn Klein and Robert Ferrante

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?<br /><br />Support us 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://sallysbakingaddiction.com/maple-brown-sugar-cookies/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Maple brown sugar cookies</a><br /><br />Sources:<br /><ul><li><a href="https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/ecmo/about/pac-20484615" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/ecmo/about/pac-20484615</a></li><li><a href="https://video.search.yahoo.com/yhs/search?fr=yhs-iba-3&amp;ei=UTF-8&amp;hsimp=yhs-3&amp;hspart=iba&amp;p=dr.+autumn+klein+911+call&amp;vm=r&amp;type=dkff_9317_FFW_ZZ#id=2&amp;vid=90d35ec8a368d81c028050e255686b80&amp;action=click" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://video.search.yahoo.com/yhs/search?fr=yhs-iba-3&amp;ei=UTF-8&amp;hsimp=yhs-3&amp;hspart=iba&amp;p=dr.+autumn+klein+911+call&amp;vm=r&amp;type=dkff_9317_FFW_ZZ#id=2&amp;vid=90d35ec8a368d81c028050e255686b80&amp;action=click</a> </li><li><a href="https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10563967/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC10563967/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.jwatch.org/editors/AU880" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.jwatch.org/editors/AU880</a></li><li><a href="https://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%20conceive" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://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%20conceive</a></li><li><a href="https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6263191/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6263191/</a></li><li><a href="https://newsinteractive.post-gazette.com/longform/stories/ferrante/6/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://newsinteractive.post-gazette.com/longform/stories/ferrante/6/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/96423278/?terms=%22Autumn%20Klein%22" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/96423278/?terms=%22Autumn%20Klein%22</a></li><li><a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/96423530/?match=1&amp;terms=%22Autumn%20Klein%22" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/96423530/?match=1&amp;terms=%22Autumn%20Klein%22</a></li><li><a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/96423530/?terms=%22Autumn%20Klein%22" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/96423530/?terms=%22Autumn%20Klein%22</a></li><li><a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/96402317/?terms=%22Autumn%20Klein%22" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/96402317/?terms=%22Autumn%20Klein%22</a></li><li><a href="https://undark.org/2016/10/03/excerpt-death-by-cyanide/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://undark.org/2016/10/03/excerpt-death-by-cyanide/</a></li><li><a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/444564086/?match=1&amp;terms=Autumn%20Klein" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/444564086/?match=1&amp;terms=Autumn%20Klein</a></li></ul>

Sandy Murphy and Ted Binion - Part 2

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?<br /><br />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?<br /><br />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?<br /><br /><a href="https://patreon.com/lovemarrykill" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><b>Support us on Patreon</b></a><br /><br />Today’s snacks: UK snack extravaganza part 2 (thanks Samantha!) <a href="https://www.britsuperstore.com/uk/browse-by-section/biscuits-and-cookies/mcvities-biscuits/mcvities-jaffa-cakes/mcvities-jaffa-cakes-raspberry-10-pack.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jaffa Cakes (Raspberry)</a>, <a href="https://www.britishcornershop.co.uk/maynards-bassetts-liquorice-allsorts" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Maynard's Liquorice Allsorts</a>, <a href="https://www.britsuperstore.com/usa/browse-by-section/crisps-and-snacks/tesco-nuts-and-snacks/tesco-barbeque-flavour-crispy-coated-peanuts-200g.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Tesco Crispy Coated Peanuts (BBQ)</a>, <a href="https://www.britishcornershop.co.uk/product.asp?id=44410" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Galaxy Chocolate Chunk Cookies</a>, and <a href="https://britsrus.com/shop/maynards-bassetts-wine-gums/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Maynards Bassetts WineGums</a>

Sandy Murphy and Ted Binion - Part 1

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?<br /><br />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?<br /><br />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?<br /><br /><b><a href="https://patreon.com/lovemarrykill" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Join us on Patreon</a> to hear part 2 today!</b><br /><br /><b>Today’s snacks</b>: UK snack extravaganza (thanks Samantha!) <a href="https://www.britishfoodsupplies.com/products/jacobs-twiglets-original-150g" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Twiglets</a>, <a href="https://www.worldmarket.com/p/mcvitie-s-hobnobs-milk-chocolate-biscuits-625727.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hobnobs</a>, <a href="https://britishcravings.com/products/mr-porky-original-scratchings-65g" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Mr. Porky Scratchings</a>, <a href="https://www.britishcornershop.co.uk/product.asp?id=8157" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jaffa Cakes</a>, <a href="https://www.britishcornershop.co.uk/product.asp?id=591" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Penguins</a> and <a href="https://www.britishfoodsupplies.com/products/maynards-bassetts-jelly-babies-sweets-bag-165g" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Jelly Babies</a>.<br /><br /><b>Sources</b>:<br /><ul><li>Dateline, S30 E12, “What Happened in Vegas.”</li><li>48 Hours, S20 E60, “Buried Secrets in Las Vegas”</li><li>McManus, James (2003). Positively Fifth Street. Farrar, Straus, Giroux.</li><li><a href="https://www.courttv.com/trials/nv-v-murphy-tabish-2000/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.courttv.com/trials/nv-v-murphy-tabish-2000/</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.texasmonthly.com/articles/forget-the-sopranos-meet-the-binions/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.texasmonthly.com/articles/forget-the-sopranos-meet-the-binions/</a> </li><li><a href="https://orangecoast.com/feature/sandy-murphys-complicated-life" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://orangecoast.com/feature/sandy-murphys-complicated-life</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.reviewjournal.com/homes/real-estate-millions/home-of-casino-heir-ted-binion-back-on-the-market-photos/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.reviewjournal.com/homes/real-estate-millions/home-of-casino-heir-ted-binion-back-on-the-market-photos/</a> </li><li><a href="https://lasvegassun.com/news/2006/dec/23/murphy-owes-rich-benefactor-millions/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://lasvegassun.com/news/2006/dec/23/murphy-owes-rich-benefactor-millions/</a> </li><li><a href="https://pvtimes.com/news/rick-tabish-from-prison-to-a-1-9b-data-deal-108257/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://pvtimes.com/news/rick-tabish-from-prison-to-a-1-9b-data-deal-108257/</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.rgj.com/picture-gallery/news/2019/04/18/photos-ted-binion-murder-trial-2000/3512558002/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.rgj.com/picture-gallery/news/2019/04/18/photos-ted-binion-murder-trial-2000/3512558002/</a> </li><li><a href="https://missoulian.com/the-troubled-trail-of-rick-tabish/article_4ca566fb-538f-5924-b1ac-b43c7b3e649d.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://missoulian.com/the-troubled-trail-of-rick-tabish/article_4ca566fb-538f-5924-b1ac-b43c7b3e649d.html</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.crimelibrary.org/notorious_murders/famous/binion/rick_6.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.crimelibrary.org/notorious_murders/famous/binion/rick_6.html</a> </li><li><a href="https://lasvegassun.com/news/1998/jun/12/sisters-horseshoe-buy-approved/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://lasvegassun.com/news/1998/jun/12/sisters-horseshoe-buy-approved/</a> </li></ul>

Kimberly and Christopher Vaughn - Part 2

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?<br /><br />Today's snack: <a href="https://www.theclecaramelcornco.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">The Cleveland Caramel Corn Co. popcorn</a> (thanks Shannon!)<br /><br /><b><a href="https://patreon.com/lovemarrykill" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Support us on Patreon</a></b>

Kimberly and Christopher Vaughn - Part 1

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?<br /><br /><b><a href="https://patreon.com/lovemarrykill" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Listen to both parts today on Patreon</a></b>.<br /><br />Today's snacks: <a href="https://www.motorcitypizzacompany.com/our-products" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Motor City Pizza Company frozen pizza</a> and <a href="https://www.ginoseast.com/frozen-deep-dish" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Gino's Frozen Deep Dish pizza</a><br /><br />Sources:<br /><ul><li><a href="https://www.change.org/p/christopher-vaughn-is-innocent" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.change.org/p/christopher-vaughn-is-innocent</a> <a href="https://Change.org" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Change.org</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/232254362/?match=1&amp;terms=Christopher%20Vaughn" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/232254362/?match=1&amp;terms=Christopher%20Vaughn</a></li><li><a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/232234627/?match=1&amp;terms=Christopher%20Vaughn" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/232234627/?match=1&amp;terms=Christopher%20Vaughn</a></li><li><a href="https://casetext.com/case/people-v-vaughn-194" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://casetext.com/case/people-v-vaughn-194</a></li><li><a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/234530062/?match=1&amp;terms=Christopher%20Vaughn" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/234530062/?match=1&amp;terms=Christopher%20Vaughn</a></li><li><a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/234532734/?match=1&amp;terms=Christopher%20Vaughn" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/234532734/?match=1&amp;terms=Christopher%20Vaughn</a></li><li><a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/234533796/?match=1&amp;terms=Christopher%20Vaughn" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/234533796/?match=1&amp;terms=Christopher%20Vaughn</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/234544710/?match=1&amp;terms=Christopher%20Vaughn" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/234544710/?match=1&amp;terms=Christopher%20Vaughn</a></li><li><a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/234545922/?match=1&amp;terms=Christopher%20Vaughn" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/234545922/?match=1&amp;terms=Christopher%20Vaughn</a></li><li><a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/234545916/?match=1&amp;terms=Christopher%20Vaughn" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/234545916/?match=1&amp;terms=Christopher%20Vaughn</a></li><li><a href="https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/chicagotribune/name/kimberly-vaughn-obituary?id=2492999" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.legacy.com/us/obituaries/chicagotribune/name/kimberly-vaughn-obituary?id=2492999</a></li><li><a href="https://www.editorandpublisher.com/stories/in-weird-coincidence-murdered-family-was-profiled-in-sun-times-real-estate-feature,42510" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.editorandpublisher.com/stories/in-weird-coincidence-murdered-family-was-profiled-in-sun-times-real-estate-feature,42510</a></li><li><a href="https://www.msn.com/en-us/crime/general/convicted-killer-drew-peterson-s-lawyer-flips-on-former-client/ar-AA1x4WQW" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.msn.com/en-us/crime/general/convicted-killer-drew-peterson-s-lawyer-flips-on-former-client/ar-AA1x4WQW</a></li><li><a href="https://www.chicagotribune.com/2012/09/21/christopher-vaughn-guilty-of-killing-wife-3-children/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.chicagotribune.com/2012/09/21/christopher-vaughn-guilty-of-killing-wife-3-children/</a></li><li><a href="https://patch.com/illinois/joliet/killer-chris-vaughn-gone-in-50-minutes" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://patch.com/illinois/joliet/killer-chris-vaughn-gone-in-50-minutes</a></li><li><a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/234551875/?match=1&amp;terms=%22Christopher%20Vaughn%22" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/234551875/?match=1&amp;terms=%22Christopher%20Vaughn%22</a></li><li><a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2239561/Christopher-Vaughn-sentenced-life-terms-brutal-slayings-children-wife-SUV.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2239561/Christopher-Vaughn-sentenced-life-terms-brutal-slayings-children-wife-SUV.html</a></li><li><a href="https://newschannel20.com/news/local/new-efforts-to-exonerate-illinois-father-convicted-of-killing-his-family-in-2007" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://newschannel20.com/news/local/new-efforts-to-exonerate-illinois-father-convicted-of-killing-his-family-in-2007</a></li><li><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Druidry_(modern)" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Druidry_(modern)</a></li><li><a href="https://patch.com/illinois/shorewood-il/blood-expert-pokes-holes-in-chris-vaughn-s-killing-story" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://patch.com/illinois/shorewood-il/blood-expert-pokes-holes-in-chris-vaughn-s-killing-story</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/240562729/?match=1&amp;terms=%22Christopher%20Vaughn%22" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/240562729/?match=1&amp;terms=%22Christopher%20Vaughn%22</a></li><li><a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/240780092/?match=1&amp;terms=%22Christopher%20Vaughn%22" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/240780092/?match=1&amp;terms=%22Christopher%20Vaughn%22</a></li><li><a href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/2024/1/5/24026722/judge-sanctions-lawyer-parents-christopher-vaughn-killing-wife-3-kids" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://chicago.suntimes.com/2024/1/5/24026722/judge-sanctions-lawyer-parents-christopher-vaughn-killing-wife-3-kids</a></li><li><a href="https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2021/9/5/22656272/effort-underway-free-christopher-vaughn-conviction-murdering-wife-kids" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2021/9/5/22656272/effort-underway-free-christopher-vaughn-conviction-murdering-wife-kids</a></li><li><a href="https://docs.google.com/viewerng/viewer?url=https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/22825794/TranscriptofClosingArgument.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://docs.google.com/viewerng/viewer?url=https://cdn.vox-cdn.com/uploads/chorus_asset/file/22825794/TranscriptofClosingArgument.pdf</a></li></ul>

Stacey and Richard Schoeck

Valentine's Day bonus episode.<br /><br />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.<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/peanut-butter-chocolate-lava-cakes/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Peanut Butter Chocolate Lava Cakes</a><br /><br /><a href="https://www.weddingforward.com/newlywed-game-questions/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Newlywed Game questions</a><br /><br />Sources:<br /><ul><li><a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/422702496/?match=1&amp;terms=Stacey%20Schoeck" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/422702496/?match=1&amp;terms=Stacey%20Schoeck</a></li><li><a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/424554345/?match=1&amp;terms=Stacey%20Schoeck" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/424554345/?match=1&amp;terms=Stacey%20Schoeck</a></li><li><a href="https://www.newspapers.com/image/424555643/?match=1&amp;terms=Stacey%20Schoeck" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.newspapers.com/image/424555643/?match=1&amp;terms=Stacey%20Schoeck</a></li><li><a href="https://www.peacocktv.com/watch/playback/vod/GMO_00000000049015_01/a2c29df7-333e-3df2-a3d6-3bdc1e17279d" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.peacocktv.com/watch/playback/vod/GMO_00000000049015_01/a2c29df7-333e-3df2-a3d6-3bdc1e17279d</a></li><li><a href="https://murderpedia.org/female.S/s/schoeck-stacey.htm" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://murderpedia.org/female.S/s/schoeck-stacey.htm</a></li><li><a href="https://www.gainesvilletimes.com/news/part-of-infamous-belton-bridge-park-reopens/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.gainesvilletimes.com/news/part-of-infamous-belton-bridge-park-reopens/</a></li></ul>

Joan Robinson Hill and Dr. John Hill - Part 3 of 3

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. <br /><br />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.<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 (thanks Sarah!): <a href="https://www.audreyschia.com/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Audrey's Chia Cookies</a>, <a href="https://ajsfinefoods.instacart.com/store/ajs-fine-foods/products/16831916-cowboy-cactus-candy-prickly-pear-marmalade-10-oz" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Prickly Pear Marmalade</a>, <a href="https://desertgatherings.com/collections/prickly-pear/products/prickly-pear-cactus-candy" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Prickly Pear Candy</a>

Joan Robinson Hill and Dr. John Hill - Part 2 of 3

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. <br /><br />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.<br /><br /><b><a href="https://patreon.com/lovemarrykill" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Hear part 3 today by supporting us on Patreon</a></b>.<br /><br /><b>Today's snack</b>: <a href="https://feelingfoodish.com/kolache/#recipe" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Kolaches</a>

Joan Robinson Hill and Dr. John Hill - Part 1 of 3

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. <br /><br />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.<br /><br /><a href="https://patreon.com/lovemarrykill" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener"><b>Join us on Patreon</b></a> to hear all three parts today.<br /><br /><b>Today's snack</b>: <a href="https://www.southernliving.com/recipes/texas-caviar-recipe" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Texas caviar</a><br /><br /><b>Sources</b>:<ul><li>Thompson, Thomas (2001). Blood and Money (reprint ed.). Running Press. ISBN 978-0-78670-947-2. </li><li><a href="https://casetext.com/case/hill-v-robinson-4" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://casetext.com/case/hill-v-robinson-4</a> </li><li><a href="https://abc11.com/post/iconic-texas-mansion-murder-home-1561-kirby-market/14856894/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://abc11.com/post/iconic-texas-mansion-murder-home-1561-kirby-market/14856894/</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yC8iAlY5WI4" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yC8iAlY5WI4</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/99420354/lilla-paulus" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/99420354/lilla-paulus</a> </li><li>“Family of ‘Blood and Money’ victim Hill can’t collect.” Corpus Christi Caller, Jun 19, 1982, p. 11B.</li><li>Kelly, Lee. “Novel Killings: ‘Blood and Money’ murder feud fosters multitude of libel suits.” Waco Tribune-Herald, Apr 22, 1980, p. 8C.</li><li>“Toxic syndrome may have killed Houston heiress.” The Miami Herald, Nov 24, 1980, p. 6D.</li><li>Arrillaga, Pauline. “Blood &amp; Money: 30 years after Houston murders, the mystery lives on.” Abilene Reporter-News, Mar 21, 1999, p. 4A.</li><li><a href="https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/18763073/ann_louise-kurth#:~:text=Ms.,the%20Hyltin-Manor%20Funeral%20Chapel" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/18763073/ann_louise-kurth#:~:text=Ms.,the%20Hyltin%2DManor%20Funeral%20Chapel</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.casemine.com/judgement/us/5914c4f2add7b049347d0da0" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.casemine.com/judgement/us/5914c4f2add7b049347d0da0</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.nytimes.com/1977/08/30/archives/family-of-slain-texas-surgeon-sues-exfatherinlaw-for-76-million.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.nytimes.com/1977/08/30/archives/family-of-slain-texas-surgeon-sues-exfatherinlaw-for-76-million.html</a> </li><li><a href="https://law.justia.com/cases/texas/court-of-criminal-appeals/1976/51364-7.html" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://law.justia.com/cases/texas/court-of-criminal-appeals/1976/51364-7.html</a> </li><li><a href="https://www.aspentimes.com/news/local/jim-calaway-remembered-for-legacy-of-giving-back/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.aspentimes.com/news/local/jim-calaway-remembered-for-legacy-of-giving-back/</a></li></ul>