LOVE MURDER

When a husband walks in on a stranger attacking his wife, he responds with lethal force. The police immediately respond to the bizarre but seemingly straightforward scene, however after some things don’t add up, the investigators take a closer look at all of those who lived in the house — and the secrets they were keeping.This Week’s Episode Brought To You By:BetterHelp - Convenient and affordable online therapy and counseling - https://betterhelp.com/lovemurder for 10% off your first monthShopify - $1 per month trial - http://shopify.com/lovemurderProgre...

On December 1, 2018, 22-year-old backpacker Grace Millane met a man for a Tinder date in Auckland; within days she was missing, and soon a homicide investigation revealed CCTV trails, a calculated cleanup, and a killer who tried to hide behind the so-called “rough sex” defense. This episode traces Grace’s life and travels, the meticulous police work that unraveled the lie, the trial that led to a murder conviction, and the global backlash that helped spur legal reforms aimed at preventing abusers from blaming victims.Sources:The Lie: The Murder of Grace Millane (documentary) — https://tv.apple.com/us/mo...

On an ordinary October evening in Fort Pierce, Florida, a missed call turned into a family’s worst nightmare. When 60-year-old Bonnie Tietgens finally reached her son, she confessed to killing his father, William Tietgens Jr. What followed was a chilling series of events—from the siblings’ desperate drive home to the discovery that confirmed their fears. Join Jessie Pray and Andie Cassette as they unpack the shocking case of Bonnie Tietgens, the evidence she tried to wash away, and the devastating impact on a family forever divided.Find LOVE MURDER online:Website: lovemurder.loveIn...

A stormy night, a black out and a mysterious phone call lead the police to an eerie house on a hill containing the bodies of an entire family. All of this, plus a connection to The Exorcist, feels like the setup to a particularly scary movie. Instead, it was a real life tragedy that took place in November 1987. Sources:1. Jones, Janie. “Murder Mystery: The Mask of Mercy - AY Magazine.” AY Magazine, https://www.facebook.com/ayisaboutyou/, 24 July 2018, https://aymag.com/murder-mystery-the-mask-of-mercy/.2. “Murders on Main: 30 Years since Little Rock Businessman Killed His Family, Himself.” Ar...

Jessie and Andie are thrilled to share a new podcast. BURIED: Inside the John Wayne Gacy Investigation is a true-crime podcast featuring never-before-heard recordings of John Wayne Gacy and new admissions from the detectives who investigated him. Hosted by criminal defense attorney Bob Motta, whose father defended Gacy at trial, the series re-examines the investigation that brought a serial killer to justice. Through exclusive interviews, thousands of pages of police files, and newly remastered audio, BURIED exposes what’s been hidden for over 40 years and reveals the shocking truth behind one of America’s most infamous cases.<...

When a senior married couple falls victim to a deadly home invasion, the police search for answers from the family - including an adult daughter in a complicated marriage to a former professional athlete.Sources:1. Bandur, Michelle. “Dan Serafini Tahoe Murder Trial Updates on June 24 | Defendant’s Wife Testifies.” KCRA, KCRA, 24 June 2025, https://www.kcra.com/article/dan-serafini-tahoe-murder-trial-updates-june-24/65172103.2. Daniel Serafini's Wife Seeks Divorce After His Conviction for Her Dad’s Murder. PEOPLE, 21 Aug. 2025, https://people.com/daniel-serafini-divorce-wife-erin-spohr-11795450.Longmire, Becca. “Ex-MLB Player Danny Serafini Found Guilty of Murdering Father-in-Law.” People.Com, PEOPL...

In this episode of Current Affairs, the tragic disappearance and murder of 17-year-old London Thomas in Inkster, Michigan is explored. What began as a frantic three-week search ended in a horrific discovery, revealing a story of betrayal that extended beyond a soured young romance to a mother's alleged involvement in concealing the crime. Jessie and Andie uncover the winding, frustrating path to justice for London Thomas.Current Affairs is Love Murder’s shorter show about the cases of love gone fatally wrong that are in the news right now.Sources:https://people.com/mo...

When an 18-year old boy goes missing, police and family are left wondering: was it an accident, a hoax, or was he the victim of foul play? Along the way, the authorities would discover a nefarious obsession that began years before Nick was even born.Sources:1. Dowling, Paul. Forensic Files. 1996.2. “Nicholas Andrew ‘Nick’ Howard (1978-1997) - Find a Grave Memorial.” Find a Grave - Millions of Cemetery Records, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/159349735/nicholas_andrew-howard. Accessed 10 Sept. 2025.3. “When Mercy Reigns – The Newton Community Magazine.” The Newton Community Magazine, https://thenewtoncommunity.com/living/when-mercy-reig...

On September 14th, 2025, Colombian urban artist Bayron “B-King” Sánchez and DJ Jorge “Regio Clown” Herrera performed in Mexico City. Two days later, they vanished. Their bodies were discovered on September 22nd, tortured, dismembered, and accompanied by a message from La Familia Michoacana. Venezuelan singer Angie Miller, who was with them before their disappearance, was detained and later released, remaining under investigation.Current Affairs is Love Murder’s shorter show about the cases of love gone fatally wrong that are in the news right now.Sources:https://english.elpais.com/international/2025-10-06/arrested-an...

A troubled single mother ends up at the center of a lopsided love triangle between a longtime on-again/off-again boyfriend and a famous music producer. As she descends into madness, an innocent young French au pair ends up caught in her web.Sources:1. Balsamini, Dean. “Murdered Nanny Was a ‘Rock’ to Boys She Looked After.” New York Post, New York Post, 23 Sept. 2017, https://nypost.com/2017/09/23/murdered-nanny-was-a-rock-to-boys-she-looked-after/.2. “Boyzone Singer Calls Ex-Girlfriend Accused of Murder ‘manipulative’ - France 24.” France 24, FRANCE 24, 26 Mar. 2018, https://www.france24.com/en/20180326-boyzone-singer-calls-ex-girlfriend-accused-murder-manipulative.3. Davies, Caroline. “Couple Obsessed with Boyzone Member Guilty of Killing...

When a beautiful, talented and wealthy mother of five disappears in an upscale Connecticut suburb, suspicion is cast upon her husband and his girlfriend.Sources:Murder in the Dollhouse: The Jennifer Dulos Story by Rich CohenVanished in New Canaan - An ID MysteryBeyond the Headlines: The Jennifer Dulos Story48 Hours: The Conspiracy to Murder Jennifer DulosThis Week’s Episode Brought to You By:Progressive Insurance - Discover better rates at https://www.progressive.com/Crimes Of - A new true crime...

In this Current Affairs episode of Love Murder, Jessie and Andie cover the tragic case of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Reported missing from Lake Elsinore, California in 2024, Celeste’s remains were discovered in September 2025 in the trunk of an abandoned Tesla registered to singer-songwriter d4vd. We review the facts known so far: the discovery of the vehicle, the investigation into her disappearance, the unanswered questions that remain, and the community’s call for justice.Current Affairs is Love Murder’s shorter show about the cases of love gone fatally wrong that are in the news right now.<...

When a young mother is gunned down outside of a Lupus support group, police initially suspect a robbery gone wrong. After they discover a unique murder weapon, they are able to follow the deadly breadcrumbs back to an illicit affair.Sources:Singular, Stephen. Sweet Evil. 1994.Durbin, Kaitlin. “Son Says He’s Ready to Forgive ‘Fatal Attraction Killer’ Jennifer Reali, Who Killed His Mother – The Denver Post.” The Denver Post, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2017, https://www.denverpost.com/2017/11/12/son-ready-forgive-fatal-attraction-killer-jennifer-reali/.FACING EVIL | Love Before Life (S1E3). YouTube, 9 May 2019, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W1yvRbak...

Power. Fame. Obsession. Betrayal. These are more than headlines. They are the forces behind some of the most unforgettable crimes in history. Crimes Of... is a weekly true crime anthology series, hosted by Sabrina Deana-Roga and Corinne Vien of Two Girls One Ghost, that explores a new theme each season, such as crimes of the paranormal, unsolved murders, mysterious disappearances, and more. For their first season, Sabrina and Corinne are diving into Crimes of: Infamy. The real-life true crime events behind Hollywood’s most iconic horror villains, from cult classics to massive franchises. Norman Bates. Buffalo Bill. Gh...

In this episode of Current Affairs, we delve into the final chapter of the Dan Markel murder-for-hire saga, focusing on the recent conviction of Donna Adelson. Discover how the 75-year-old "matriarch mastermind" orchestrated the murder of her former son-in-law, a Florida State University law professor, due to a bitter custody dispute. We'll explore the overwhelming evidence, including financial records, intercepted calls, and damning testimony, that led to her guilty verdict and a mandatory life sentence, closing a decade-long prosecution that has resulted in five convictions in this complex family-driven murder conspiracy. We also include a brief update on the...

In 2012, inside a quiet luxury apartment in Sao Paulo, a couple sat down to confront their marital trust issues. What began as a tense conversation between husband and wife quickly spiraled into violence and horror and what followed left an entire nation stunned. Was this the desperate act of a woman defending herself from abuse or the calculated crime of a cold-blooded killer?Sources:Elize Matsunaga: Once Upon a Crime. Netflix, 2021.Newsweek. “Who Is Elize Matsunaga? The True Story Behind Netflix’s Once Upon a Crime.” July 7, 2021.Esquire. “Elize Matsunaga Shot and Dismembered Her Husband—Here’s Where She I...

When a beloved bookie disappears from his Las Vegas home, police believe that he may have been killed for being a police informant. However, when not one but two bodies are found buried in the desert, suspicion is cast upon his love life.Sources:Linedecker, Clifford L. Blood in the Sand. Macmillan, 2000.“Bruce Charles Weinstein (1950-1996) - Find a Grave Memorial.” Find a Grave - Millions of Cemetery Records, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/27863330/bruce_charles-weinstein. Accessed 16 Aug. 2025.“The Naked & the Dead: Killer Amy DeChant Found in Nudist Camp – New York Daily News.” New York Daily News, New Y...

Infidelity and insecurity plague the otherwise charmed marriage between a dentist and orthodontist in early 2000's Houston, Texas. When tensions and betrayals reach an all-time fever pitch, someone ends up murdered.Long, Steven. Out of Control. Macmillan + ORM, 2007. Murder by Medic. 2024.“David Harris’ Mistress Breaks Her Silence.” KPRC, KPRC Click2Houston, 26 Sept. 2003, https://www.click2houston.com/news/2003/09/26/david-harris-mistress-breaks-her-silence/.Davis, Amy, et al. “The Evidence Room, Episode 21 - Driven to Kill.” KPRC, KPRC Click2Houston, 13 July 2023, https://www.click2houston.com/news/investigates/2023/07/10/the-evidence-room-episode-21-driven-to-kill/.“Dr David Lynn Harris (1957-2002) - Find a Grave M...

A Labor Day meet-cute on Nantucket develops into a dreamy whirlwind romance, and then, just as quickly, a nightmare.McDonald, Brian. Safe Harbor. Macmillan, 2007.“23 Knife Wounds in Nantucket Murder.” ABC News, 12 June 2007, https://abcnews.go.com/TheLaw/story?id=3269194&page=1.Dateline NBC. 1992.“Elizabeth Anne ‘Beth’ Lochtefeld (1960-2004) - Find a Grave Memorial.” Find a Grave - Millions of Cemetery Records, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/157732306/elizabeth_anne-lochtefeld. Accessed 28 July 2025.“Murder in Nantucket.” NBC News, 1 Jan. 2005, https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna6769786.“Nantucket Current | Toolan Murder Conviction Upheld By State Supreme….” Nantucket Current, https://nantucketcurrent.com/news/toolan-murder-conviction-upheld-by-supreme-judicial-court. Accessed 28 July 2025.Boston Globe, 21 June...

Lust, lies, adultery, wealth, cocaine and cocktails abound in this Jazz Age love triangle episode between a famous architect, his loving wife, and their teenage chauffeur.Sources:Deadly Triangle: The Famous Architect, His Wife, Their Chauffeur, and Murder Most FoulThis Week's Episode Brought To You By:BetterHelp - Convenient and affordable online therapy and counseling - https://betterhelp.com/lovemurder for 10% off your first monthFind LOVE MURDER online:Website: lovemurder.loveInstagram: @lovemurderpodTwitter: @lovemurderpodFacebook: LoveMrdrPodTikTok...