When a gentle World War II veteran vanishes without a trace, investigators discover a chilling trail of fraud, manipulation, and betrayal spanning decades. This week, Jessie and Andie uncover the shocking story of Nancy Siegel—a woman whose addiction-fueled schemes devastated everyone who crossed her path, and whose final victim never saw her coming. What began as a chance meeting at the door would end in a horrifying discovery along a quiet Virginia roadside. Join us as we unravel the tragic, t...
Dec 03, 2025•1 hr 29 min•Ep. 284
When a talented and beautiful young woman is murdered in her Upper East Side apartment the week after Thanksgiving 2005, the police take a close look at her complicated love life. Sources: 1. LaRosa, Paul, and Erin Moriarty. Death of a Dream . Simon and Schuster, 2008. 2. “Catherine Elizabeth Woods (1984-2005) - Find a Grave Memorial.” Find a Grave - Millions of Cemetery Records , https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/19349287/catherine_elizabeth-woods . Accessed 1 Nov. 2025. 3. “Jon Woods Obituar...
Nov 26, 2025•2 hr 6 min•Ep. 283
This Love Murder Current Affairs episode breaks down two significant developments in cases previously covered on the show: Brian Walshe’s unexpected guilty pleas on charges related to misleading police and disposing of his wife Ana Walshe’s remains, even as he maintains a not-guilty plea on first-degree murder; and the troubling update in the death of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose dismembered body was found in a Tesla registered to singer D4vd, now described by law-enforcement sourc...
Nov 24, 2025•7 min
A marriage that begins with a chance encounter in the 1960s spans two decades of ambition, volatility, and mounting strain, before a sudden death in a hotel room during a work trip is ruled an accident and quietly put to rest—until inconsistencies, private fears, and unresolved conflicts begin to surface, forcing a reckoning with what was really happening inside a relationship that looked perfect from the outside. Sources: 1. McLellan, Bill. Evidence of Murder . 1993. 2. Dowling, Paul. Forensic ...
Nov 19, 2025•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 282
A shocking case out of Upper Arlington, Ohio has left a community reeling. Retired Ohio State professor James S. Hill, 76, is accused of fatally stabbing his wife, Mary Hill, after falling victim to a sextortion scam that demanded $15,000 to keep his explicit photos private. Police say Hill believed he had no way out and attempted to kill both his wife and himself in a desperate bid to escape exposure. Jessie and Andie walk through the harrowing details, from the fatal attack to the 911 call, th...
Nov 18, 2025•6 min
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 month Sh...
Nov 12, 2025•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 281
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 abuser...
Nov 05, 2025•1 hr 5 min•Ep. 280
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 devastati...
Oct 31, 2025•6 min
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...
Oct 29, 2025•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 279
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 ...
Oct 28, 2025•3 min
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 He...
Oct 22, 2025•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 278
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...
Oct 21, 2025•7 min
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 1...
Oct 15, 2025•1 hr•Ep. 277
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 l...
Oct 14, 2025•7 min
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 Accu...
Oct 08, 2025•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 276
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 Cohen Vanished in New Canaan - An ID Mystery Beyond the Headlines: The Jennifer Dulos Story 48 Hours: The Conspiracy to Murder Jennifer Dulos This Week’s Episode Brought to You By: Progressive Insurance - Discover better rates at https://www.progressive.com/ Crimes Of - A new tr...
Oct 01, 2025•1 hr 52 min•Ep. 275
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 ...
Sep 30, 2025•7 min
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...
Sep 24, 2025•1 hr 57 min•Ep. 274
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 ev...
Sep 23, 2025•7 min
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...
Sep 22, 2025•14 min
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 N...
Sep 17, 2025•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 273
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 A...
Sep 10, 2025•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 272
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...
Sep 03, 2025•1 hr 28 min•Ep. 271
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 ...
Aug 27, 2025•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 270
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 Foul 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 month Find LOVE MURDER online: Website: lovemurder.love Instagram...
Aug 20, 2025•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 269
Join Jessie and Andie on Current Affairs for the shocking story of Lorena Venier and Mailyn Castro Monsalvo, a mother-in-law and daughter-in-law who conspired to kill and dismember Alessandro Venier. Uncover the disturbing details of Alessandro's criminal past, his abusive relationship with Mailyn, and the meticulous, yet ultimately flawed, plan that led to his murder. From sedatives and insulin to a hacksaw and quicklime, this episode reveals the desperate measures taken by the two women and th...
Aug 19, 2025•10 min
Marjorie Congdon was raised in the lap of luxury at the famous Glensheen Mansion by her loving adoptive mother Elizabeth. But despite having everything, Marjorie always wanted more. Her incredible greed would lead to a shocking number of arsons, murders, insurance frauds and lives ruined. Sources: “Elisabeth Mannering Congdon (1894-1977) - Find a Grave Memorial.” Find a Grave - Millions of Cemetery Records , https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/11261206/elisabeth_mannering-congdon . Accessed 15 J...
Aug 13, 2025•1 hr 39 min•Ep. 268
When a beautiful actress accompanies a legendary music producer home, a fatal tragedy occurs. The survivor has one story while witnesses and eventually the state of California have a different one. 1. “Lana Clarkson (1962-2003) - Find a Grave Memorial.” Find a Grave - Millions of Cemetery Records , https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/7146900/lana-clarkson . Accessed 1 July 2025. 2. “Phil Spector Slams Prosecutor at Hearing.” TODAY.Com , TODAY, 7 May 2004, https://www.today.com/popculture/phil-sp...
Aug 06, 2025•1 hr 36 min•Ep. 267
A Barcelona police officer is found burned in the trunk of his own car. His girlfriend, Rosa Peral, is quickly arrested. But was she a cold-blooded killer or a scapegoat in a sensational love triangle? As the media frenzy explodes, the case exposes jealousy, betrayal, and deep flaws in Spain’s justice system. Sources: Rosa Peral’s Tapes https://www.netflix.com/title/81674394 https://screenrant.com/rosa-perals-tapes-true-story-netflix-documentary-explained/ https://www.catalannews.com/society-sci...
Jul 30, 2025•1 hr 16 min•Ep. 266
A long-time couple in Winter Park, Florida seem to have it all: 15 years of marriage, a beautiful home and two incredible children. When it all comes to a murderous end amid a violent altercation, dangerous secrets as well as a seriously murky origin story are revealed. This Episode Brought To You By: Mint Mobile - 3-month Unlimited wireless plan for just $15 - mintmobile.com/lovemurder MasterClass - 15% off any annual membership - http://masterclass.com/lovemurder Hiya - 50% off your first orde...
Jul 23, 2025•1 hr 3 min•Ep. 265
