This episode unravels the chilling murder of Matthew Restelli, who was ambushed and killed by his wife, her mother, and her brother. Discover how a reconciliation attempt turned into a high-tech death trap, meticulously planned with hidden AirTags, staged crime scenes, and a family conspiracy, leaving three children orphaned. 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://www.ksl.com/article/51347296/woman...
Jul 23, 2025•7 min
A young couple is celebrating their third wedding anniversary in romantic fashion on Myrtle Beach when tragedy strikes. Was it a robbery gone wrong or cold-blooded murder? Sources: Dance of Death by Dale Hudson Scorned Love Kills S1E3 Bonnie’s Blog of Crime This Episode Is Brought To You By: Honeylove - Treat yourself to the best shapewear on the market and save 20% off at honeylove.com/lovemurder Shopify - The Platform Commerce is Built On - $1 per month trial https://shopify.com/lovemurder Fin...
Jul 16, 2025•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 264
In this episode of Current Affairs, we delve into the heartbreaking case of Marissa DiNapoli, an 18-year-old whose life was cut short in Morgan Hill, California. Her ex-boyfriend, Martin Mendoza, is now the prime suspect in what police are calling a "heinous crime." We also provide an update on the "Beef Wellington murders" in Australia, where Erin Patterson has been found guilty of poisoning three relatives with death cap mushrooms. Sources: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/crime/2025/07/09/...
Jul 15, 2025•9 min
A marriage between FBI agents results in fraud and affairs. But when they try to get divorced, the problems escalate to perjury, kidnapping, rape, attempted murder, and a violent shootout in a church. Sources: 1. Rother, Caitlin, and John Hess. Twisted Triangle . 2008. 2. “Twisted Triangle | Caitlin Rother.” Caitlin Rother , https://www.caitlinrother.com/twisted-triangle . Accessed 16 June 2025. 3. Who the (Bleep) Did I Marry . 2010. 4. Richmond Times Dispatch , 5 Feb. 1997. 5. The Daily Progres...
Jul 09, 2025•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 263
On this episode, Jessie brings the story of the extraordinary life and tragic death of musical genius, activist and visionary Sam Cooke. This Episode Brought To You By: Shopify - The Platform Commerce is Built On - $1 per month trial https://shopify.com/lovemurder Sources: 1. Guralnick, Peter. Dream Boogie. Little, Brown, 2014 https://www.amazon.com/Dream-Boogie-Triumph-Sam-Cooke/dp/0316013293 2. “Dorothy Miller Obituary - Midlothian, VA.” Dignity Memorial, https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obitua...
Jul 02, 2025•1 hr 46 min•Ep. 262
On October 2nd, 2020, Gregory Rice vanished. Over a month later, his tarp-wrapped body was discovered, revealing a sensational murder case. At its heart was Meagan Jackson, Rice's ex and a body transporter, accused of orchestrating his murder with her lover, deputy coroner Christopher Dontell. This episode unravels the deadly mix of infidelity, betrayal, and conspiracy that became known as the "Coroner Affair Murder.” Sources: https://www.courttv.com/news/sc-v-meagan-jackson-coroner-affair-murde...
Jun 27, 2025•10 min
Cape Cod, Massachusetts in the summertime is nothing short of picturesque, however in this episode, it’s the backdrop for no less than four murders, one attempted murder of a cop and countless arsons. The culprit, known as the “Falmouth Fox,” ends up being one of the most ruthless villains we’ve ever seen on Love Murder. Will he get his comeuppance in the end, and will the last enduring mystery ever be solved? Sources: 1. Brennan, George. Cape Cod Times, 16 Dec. 2012, https://www.capecodtimes.co...
Jun 25, 2025•1 hr 43 min•Ep. 261
Jessie and Andie recap Karen Read’s 2025 retrial, tracing the case from Officer John O’Keefe’s death to Read’s acquittal on homicide charges and lone conviction for OUI. The episode details key differences from the 2024 mistrial, the effect of intense media coverage, turning-point testimony, the jury’s decision, reactions from both families, and what civil and administrative battles still lie ahead. Sources: https://www.npr.org/2025/06/18/nx-s1-5435406/karen-read-acquitted-trial-verdict-not-guil...
Jun 19, 2025•19 min
What first appeared to be a simple knock-knock burglary-gone-wrong quickly unraveled into a cold-blooded murder that shocked everyone. As an affair came to light and layers of deception were peeled away, however, suspicion began to settle on the victim's seemingly perfect partner. Sources: 48 Hours on ID S9E13 https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8783606/ Dateline Friday: The Widow of Woodland Hills https://www.nbcnews.com/dateline/video/sneak-peek-josh-mankiewicz-reports-on-the-murder-of-fabio-sementil...
Jun 18, 2025•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 260
In September, we're going on our first-ever tour! Find us in Denver, Dallas, Atlanta, Boston, and Chicago alongside headliners Going West for five mysteriously fun evenings! We really hope to expand this tour, so get your tickets THIS WEEK! Pre-sale begins Wed June 18, using code LOVEWEST. And public on-sale begins Friday June 20! Get your tickets at http://www.goingwestpod.com/tour.html Thursday, September 11, 2025 The Oriental Theater Denver, CO Saturday, September 13, 2025 Texas Theatre Dalla...
Jun 17, 2025•2 min
When detectives tracked down Torrey Moore for a senseless murder in a Maryland convenience store, they uncovered a far darker crime hidden behind closed doors: the decomposing body of his pregnant girlfriend, Denise Middleton. This disturbing double homicide case reveals a chilling intersection of intimate partner violence, mental illness, and unanswered warnings. Current Affairs is Love Murder's shorter show about the stories of love gone fatally wrong that are in the news right now. Sources: h...
Jun 14, 2025•7 min
When punk rocker Sid Vicious and infamous groupie Nancy Spungen meet in 1970's London, sparks fly -- as does chaos. Within two years, both would be dead, becoming known as punk's tragic Romeo & Juliet. But do we know what really happened that fateful night at the Chelsea Hotel? Sources: 1. Pollack, Jesse P. Room 100: Sid, Nancy, and the Night Punk Rock Died . 2. Cox, Alex, and Abbe Wool. Sid and Nancy . Directed by Alex Cox, 1986. 3. Dunford, Brett, and Danny Garcia. Sad Vacation . Directed ...
Jun 11, 2025•2 hr 15 min•Ep. 259
A group of teenage lesbians finds comfort, support and even love with one another in late 90's Richmond, Virginia. The harmonious environment is disturbed however when love triangles emerge, lies blend with truth and friendships turn deadly. Sources: Burrows, Thomas. “Stacey Hanna’s Mom’s Anger after Discovering Stephanie Cull Is Released Early | Daily Mail Online.” Mail Online, Daily Mail, 28 July 2015, https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3177594/Mother-s-anger-discovering-woman-killed-dau...
Jun 04, 2025•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 258
When Nancy LeFleur vanished in early 2024, few realized the dark reality behind her disappearance. After months of controlling abuse and living on the run, Nancy was executed by her husband, Shaun LeFleur, in the isolated deserts of New Mexico. In this Current Affairs episode, Jessie and Andie track the chilling escalation—from transient instability and domestic violence to a meticulously planned murder and shocking burial. Hear the gripping investigation details, the digital trail left by Shaun...
Jun 02, 2025•8 min
When three members of a family die mysteriously in 1896, suspicion turns on the surviving member and her shocking motivation. Sources: The Ceely Rose Murders at Malabar Farm by Mark Sebastian Jordan This Week's Episode is Brought To You By: Fast Growing Trees - Get 15% off your first order with code LOVEMURDER at fastgrowingtrees.com/lovemurder Shopify - The Platform Commerce is Built On - $1 per month trial https://shopify.com/lovemurder BetterHelp - Convenient and affordable online therapy and...
May 28, 2025•1 hr 31 min•Ep. 257
Kathleen McLean, a devoted mother of three, thought she'd found love with prominent surgeon Dr. Ingolf "Harry" Tuerk. But their whirlwind romance quickly turned dangerous, descending into violence and control. Despite efforts to escape, Kathleen tragically returned, leading to her brutal death at the hands of her husband. This episode unravels the haunting progression from passion to murder, exposing the hidden truths behind closed doors. Sources: https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/dover-doctor...
May 25, 2025•15 min
When a beautiful young wife goes missing, police take a closer look at her older husband's past relationships. Sources: 1. Dowling, Paul. Forensic Files . 2002. 2. “Emelita Villa Reeves (1968-1994) - Find a Grave Memorial.” Find a Grave - Millions of Cemetery Records , https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/223146547/emelita-reeves . Accessed 30 Apr. 2025. 3. “Jack Wayne Reeves v. The State of Texas--Appeal from 52nd District Court of Coryell County :: 1996 :: Texas Court of Appeals, Tenth District...
May 21, 2025•1 hr 34 min•Ep. 256
This episode of Current Affairs dives into the tragic story of Olivia Wood, a 29-year-old woman from Somerset, England, whose promising new relationship turned deadly in just three months. We explore the harrowing details of her case, including the controlling and abusive behavior of her boyfriend, Kieron Goodwin, which culminated in her murder on the very night she planned to leave. Join Jessie and Andie as they unravel this chilling tale of coercive control, violence, and a family's fight to r...
May 19, 2025•7 min
A gruesome murder at a snake farm reveals deadly secrets and lies. This Week's Episode is Brought To You By: Fast Growing Trees - Get 15% off your first order with code LOVEMURDER at fastgrowingtrees.com/lovemurder Shopify - The Platform Commerce is Built On - $1 per month trial https://shopify.com/lovemurder Hiya Health - Essential Super Nutrients for Kids - https://hiyahealth.com/LOVEMURDER for 50% off your first order Sources: Akers, Mick, and Arthur Kane. “Robin Lehner’s Snake Farm Purchase ...
May 14, 2025•1 hr 42 min•Ep. 255
In 2003, the gruesome discovery of a pair of severed legs in a California dumpster marked the start of a two-decade mystery. Laurie Diane Potter vanished, her husband claiming she'd simply chosen a new life. For 17 years, Jack Potter concealed his crime through deception and fraud—until advances in DNA technology and determined cold-case detectives finally unraveled his lies. In this Current Affairs special, Jessie Pray and Andie Cassette explore a case where delayed justice ultimately prevailed...
May 11, 2025•7 min
A marriage between a self-proclaimed tech genius and his Russian doctor wife goes disastrously and fatally wrong. Sources: “Computer Programmer Leads Police to Wife’s Body - ABC News.” ABC News, ABC News, 8 July 2008, https://abcnews.go.com/TheLaw/story?id=5327310&page=1 . “Convicted Murderer, Filesystem Creator Writes of Regrets to Linux List - Ars Technica.” Ars Technica, 19 Jan. 2024, https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/01/convicted-murderer-filesystem-creator-writes-of-regrets-to-linux-...
May 07, 2025•1 hr 49 min•Ep. 254
Erin Patterson invited her ex-in-laws to lunch to tell them about her cancer diagnosis. Except the diagnosis was a lie, and the intent was much more murderous. Current Affairs is Love Murder's shorter show about the stories of love gone fatally wrong that are in the news right now. Sources: https://www.npr.org/2025/05/02/nx-s1-5383874/erin-patterson-murder-trial-poison-mushroom-australia https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/may/02/mushroom-murders-trial-erin-patterson-ntwnfb https://w...
May 04, 2025•9 min
When a man loses his wife of 53 years on what was meant to be a magical trip to Graceland, he really thinks his luck has run dry in the world of love. That is until he meets a smart and intriguing single mom at his neighborhood fast food joint. Little does he know his new little girlfriend is a lot more than what meets the eye. Sources: When Philip Met Missy https://www.investigationdiscovery.com/crimefeed/murder/undercover-cop-uses-alter-ego-missy-to-capture-suspected-wife-killer https://www.cl...
Apr 30, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 253
Jessie and Andie give an update in two cases previously covered on Love Murder. The convicted murderer of Maurizio Gucci has been hospitalized after a violent family incident. Meanwhile, in Colorado, Daniel Krug has been convicted of murdering his wife after stalking her and sending disturbing messages while posing as her ex-boyfriend. Current Affairs is Love Murder's shorter show about the stories of love gone fatally wrong that are in the news right now. Sources: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/0...
Apr 28, 2025•6 min
When a reverend begins to get fatally ill, suspicion is turned onto his new wife, who just happened to have two previous lovers who died under similar circumstances. Just as the authorities decide to prosecute the alleged black widow, a letter turns up that throws the whole investigation into question. Sources: Preacher's Girl by Jim Schutze Snapped S7E11 "Blanche Taylor Moore" Evil Lives Here S3E4 "The Black Widow" Wikipedia Murderpedia This Week's Episode is Brought To You By: MasterClass - Le...
Apr 23, 2025•1 hr 53 min•Ep. 252
On Easter Sunday 1996, a police officer comes across a car containing pieces of a dismembered body. The police catch the killer fairly quickly, but questions remain. Are there any more victims? And is there another killer at large? Sources : “Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory Honors the Memory of Yasha Gluzman, Ph.D. | Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory.” Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, https://www.facebook.com/cshlnews , https://www.cshl.edu/giving-news/cold-spring-harbor-laboratory-honors-the-memory-of-...
Apr 16, 2025•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 251
When two members of the same extended family get fatally ill within only hours of one another, the police have to take a closer look at every individual in the group - as well as who might have loved or hated them. Sources: Forensic Files. 1998. 2.Guillén, Tomás. Toxic Love. Open Road Media, 2019. “Omaha-World Herald.” Omaha-World Herald, 14 Oct. 1978. “Sallie Ann Betten Foster (1957-2014) - Find a Grave Memorial.” Find a Grave - Millions of Cemetery Records, 5. https://www.findagrave.com/memori...
Apr 09, 2025•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 250
Jessie and Andie tell the story of Gerhardt Konig and his wife Arielle, who survived a vicious attack from the person supposed to be closest to her. Current Affairs is Love Murder's shorter show about the stories of love gone fatally wrong that are in the news right now. Sources: https://www.eonline.com/news/1415560/hawaii-doctor-arrested-after-attempt-to-push-wife-off-cliff-what-to-know https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/doctor-accused-trying-kill-wife-bashing-rock-hawaii-hike-pleads-not-gu-r...
Apr 08, 2025•5 min
A brutal murder reveals that all was not well in a supposedly perfect marriage between godly people in Rome, Georgia. Sources : https://docs.google.com/document/d/1iVCSfp8qkNb5nKMpEF_JRnKoqK-WXHxZxjyAhSixEAk/edit?usp=sharing This Week's Episode is Brought To You By: Shopify - The Platform Commerce is Built On - $1 per month trial https://shopify.com/lovemurder Hiya Health - Essential Super Nutrients for Kids - https://hiyahealth.com/LOVEMURDER for 50% off your first order Find LOVE MURDER online...
Apr 02, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 249
When a young military bride discovers her husband's horrific secret, she tries to bring him to justice no matter the cost. Sources: Evil Beside Her by Kathryn Casey Evil Lives Here S12E2 This Week's Episode is Brought To You By: MasterClass - Learn from the best to be your best - 15% off an annual membership https://masterclass.com/lovemurder Ro - Get Prescription Weight loss Medication Online - Memberships start at $99 https://ro.co/lovemurder Cure Hydration - Optimal hydration with clean ingre...
Mar 26, 2025•1 hr 35 min•Ep. 248
