In this episode, Mariel tells the story of Courtney “Tailor” Clenney, an Instagram and OnlyFans "model" who has been charged with second-degree murder for stabbing her boyfriend, Christian “Toby” Obumseli, to death at their luxury apartment in Miami’s Edgewater neighborhood on April 3, 2022. The 22-year-old had 2 million followers on Instagram and has been claiming that she only acted out of self-defense during yet another intense argument amid a “violent and toxic” relationship. All the evidenc...
Nov 14, 2022•24 min
This episode we discuss Lisa Montgomery updates the case of Taylor Rene Parker, execution methods, racial disparities in capital punishment cases, and the Pope's prayer to end capital punishment. Followed by strange stories that are not related to crime. Palate cleansers 1. A tomato spill makes a major California highway a marinara mess 2. An overturned truck and Memphis covered the road with Alfredo sauce 3. Truck collision turns a Florida Highway into a silver sea of beer cans 4. An Oklahoma s...
Nov 01, 2022•40 min
In this episode of The Women of Death Row podcast hosts Amanda and Mariel explore the case of Lisa Graham. Relying on monstersandcritics.com, the news on Alabama.com, mycrimelibrary.com, and the Ledger-Enquirer as sources, Amanda shares Lisa’s story. In May 2015, Lisa was sentenced to death in Alabama for hiring Kenneth Walton to kill her 21-year-old daughter, Shea Graham. Shea had recently been arrested on an aggravated assault charge in a drive-by shooting case in Georgia but was released afte...
Jan 06, 2021•29 min
In this episode of Women of Death Row, Mariel tells the story of Dame Alice Kyteler, a woman condemned and burned to death at the stake for witchcraft in Ireland on November 3, 1324. We also discuss breaking news of the confirmed date for Lisa Montgomery’s execution, Eric Menendez’s retrial, and why the new Netflix documentary film American Murder: The Family Next Door shook us to the core. Listen in as we discuss how Bishop Richard de Ledrede’s declaration that his diocese was filled with devil...
Oct 29, 2020•20 min
In this episode of the The Women of Death Row podcast, hosts Amanda and Mariel take a look at the case of Maureen “Miki” McDermott after a brief time talking about the recent choice of Kamala Harris to be Joe Biden’s presidential running mate. Moving into the main topic of the episode, listeners learn that Miki was born in 1947 in New Jersey, the third of four children and the only girl among her siblings. After growing up in a working class family with a religious mother and an alcoholic and of...
Aug 19, 2020•48 min
Hello! This week Amanda tells the story of Frances Newton. Thank you so much for listening! To learn more about Frances NewtonPlease wear your masks & wash your hands; protect yourself AND others
Jul 16, 2020•25 min
Welcome to season two! On this episode of Women of Death Row, your hosts, Amanda and Mariel, discuss the case of Ruth Snyder. To open the podcast, the two give an update on the previously discussed Lori Vallow case. After giving the most recent update and their thoughts on this case, the conversation shifts to the Ruth Snyder case. Ruth Snyder (formally Ruth Brown) was a telephone operator in the 1910s who married a magazine art director, Albert Snyder. After just a few years of marriage, Ruth d...
Jul 08, 2020•37 min
Amanda discusses the case of serial killer Celeste Carrington. Digressions include Cyntoia Brown, another 'cult mom'- Lori Vallow update, with many Netflix recommendations. Thank you so much for listening! We hope everyone is hanging in there. For content related to this episode visit our Facebook, Twitter, and InstagramLearn more, stream episodes, or get in touch with us by visiting our website.
May 07, 2020•23 min
This week, Mariel tells the crimes that inspired movies like "Lonely Hearts" and "The Honeymoon Killers", Martha Beck and Raymond Fernandez. Digressions include a 'cult mom' (Lori Vallow) update.Thank you so much for listening! We hope everyone is hanging in there. For content related to this episode visit our Facebook, Twitter, and InstagramLearn more, stream episodes, or get in touch with us by visiting our website.
May 03, 2020•27 min
This week, Amanda tells the story of Rosie Alfaro and the horrific murder of 9 year old Autumn Wallace. Digressions include a classic episode of Catfish, and The Innocence Files on Netflix. Thank you so much for listening! We hope everyone is hanging in there. For content related to this episode visit our Facebook, Twitter, and InstagramLearn more, stream episodes, or get in touch with us by visiting our website.
Apr 26, 2020•23 min
Hello! Thanks for coming back. This week, Mariel discusses convicted serial killer, Louise Peete. Digressions include a dating story, quarantine, Bob's Burgers, and election 2020. Thank you so much for listening! We hope everyone is hanging in there. For content related to this episode visit our Facebook, Twitter, and InstagramLearn more, stream episodes, or get in touch with us by visiting our website.
Apr 15, 2020•31 min
Hey listeners! Just a quick update to let you know that we are still here and more episodes are on the way!The world is facing a global health pandemic and we all have to make adjustments accordingly. Reach out to us on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram or you can also get in touch with us by visiting our website.We are here for you in any capacity that we are able. We would love to hear from you and we would also love any fun ideas you have for shelter-in-place distractions. Take care of yourself...
Mar 23, 2020•3 min
*Insert Leap Day One Liner* This week, Mariel sheds light on the plight of Overseas Filipino & migrant workers with the case of Flor Contemplacion and the death of Joanna Demafelis. Amanda shares the crimes of Florida Death Row Inmate, Tiffany Cole, her crimes, including the murders of Carol and Reggie Sumner. Digressions include Netflix's "The Trial of Gabriel Fernandez." On the bright side, NBC's new season of "Good Girls" is on now, and the latest episodes are available on Hulu. Thanks fo...
Mar 04, 2020•26 min
This week, Amanda and Mariel obsess over rodents who went internet viral. Then Amanda tells us about another "black widow" killer, Judy Buenoano. Then Mariel follows up with a murder-for-hire that led to the second execution of a woman in Virginia, with the case of Teresa Lewis. Digressions include High School Musical, Tonka the Bear (dog), an MS Word typing fail, The Pharmacist and Love Is Blind on Netflix. Amazon's new "Falling For A Killer" and more vape-shaming. For content related to this e...
Feb 26, 2020•48 min
Hello! This week Amanda dives into a deadly love triangle with the story of Kelly Gissendaner, and then Mariel follows with the story of a killer wife, the Black widow, Betty Lou Beets. Digressions include Alexa interruptions, a personal connection to a serial killer, a Lisa Montgomery experience, and more! Congratulations to Marcee, our winner of the Valentine's Day giveaway! Thanks for listening!For content related to this episode visit our Facebook, Twitter, and InstagramLearn more, stream ep...
Feb 19, 2020•40 min
In this bloody-valentine themed bonus episode, Mariel discusses a non-death penalty related case. This story highlights the all too common problem of romantic partner violence and domestic abuse-- the infamous case of the murder of model Reeva Steenkamp by her boyfriend, the Paralympian runner, Oscar Pistorius, a crime that occurred on Valentine's day in 2013. Thanks for listening! For content related to this episode visit our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram Also, check our social media to ente...
Feb 13, 2020•25 min
Hello, our hopefully-not-so Bloody Valentines. In this episode, Amanda and Mariel tell stories of backstabbing lovers. Mariel will regale the story behind Barbara Graham, who would later become known as "Bloody Babs", a flock of seagulls (not the band or the haircut) and the third woman executed by gas chamber in California. Then Amanda tells us a marital homicide story that landed Angelina Rodriguez on Death Row. Digressions include a dating story and past Valentine's Day reminiscing. Thank you...
Feb 12, 2020•53 min
This is a big one, folks! Another dive into one of the United States's not so fine moments, the execution of Ethel and Julius Rosenberg. Then Mariel tells the story of a woman from across the pond, Ruth Ellis, whose execution rocked Britain and fueled what would become the abolishment of all hangings and eventually all death penalties. Digressions include a SimsTM adaptation of Netflix's You, "Chronic Hormone Syndrome," and other things that we are kind of obsessed with right now. Thanks for lis...
Feb 06, 2020•53 min
Buckle up because this week, Amanda tells the story of the infamous female serial killer turned cult hero, Aileen Wuornos. Then Mariel tells a story that could leave you asking questions. Should Kerry Lyn Dalton be serving a death sentence which she received in 1995? Where is Irene Melanie May? Followed by a story of heroic Furries. Digressions include the new Netflix series on Aaron Hernandez and other recent crime binges.
Jan 29, 2020•51 min
This week Amanda offers the long and disturbing history of the death penalty. Mariel tells a murder-for-hire story. The women behind the deadly plot, Marilyn Plantz, would become the second woman put to death in Oklahoma. This week's episode ends on digressions about gym stuff, the possible dystopian future of online-dating, Mariel's early-onset geriatric problems, and discovering the iPhone feature that won't let you forget 21st birthday decisions or questionable hair-dos. Thanks for listening!...
Jan 22, 2020•46 min
Welcome back to the super profesh and clean sound quality. This week Mariel sticks to storytelling with that of Antonina Makarova, a nazi-collaborator throughout WWII. She would become known as "Machine-Gun Girl" for her role as an executioner. Then Amanda tells a tale of meth, prison, and love at first sight. That is the story of Cynthia Coffman and James Marlow. If we learn anything from this story, let it be that if ever you're going to get married on a top of a motorcycle, take lots of pictu...
Jan 16, 2020•28 min
This week, Amanda gives us a history lesson that we didn't learn in school. The story of Mary Surratt and the conspiracy to assassinate President Abe Lincoln. Mariel deep dives into a tragic crime and trial that led to the conviction of young Texas mom, Darlie Routier, and the latest update to her case as of 2019. Then some humble opinions about a very creepy "Yogi master." If this episode sounds a little different then our previous shows, it's because Mariel produced it!* Usually, we have our p...
Jan 08, 2020•51 min
This week Amanda explains the case against Emilia Carr and her role in the tragic murder of Heather Strong. Then Mariel tells the story of Lynda Lyon Block and the dangers of homegrown extremism. Amanda and Mariel also talk plot holes, Netflix's "You" plus a horrific and recent murder side-story. Happy New Year! Thank you for your continued support!For content related to this episode visit our Facebook, Twitter, and InstagramLearn more, stream episodes, or get in touch with us by visiting our we...
Dec 31, 2019•36 min
Happy holidays listeners! Couldn't resist that pun for this week's episode title. Amanda tells us the old-timey story of Lizzie Halliday, New York's first known female serial killer. Mariel shares a tale of misfortune, hear the crimes of Tanya Nelson, the fortune teller murderer. We hope you enjoy your holiday and remember, you're innocent until proven naughty. Thank you for listening! If you enjoy the show and would like to show your support, leave us a review, subscribe, and download our new e...
Dec 25, 2019•33 min
This week Amanda and Mariel briefly discuss the Ryan Ferguson case and the corrupt prosecutor, Kevin Crane. Mariel shares some thoughts on Ted Bundy. Then Amanda discusses the cruel death of 10-year-old Emani Moss, followed by the story of husband killer Wendi Andriano by Mariel.
Dec 18, 2019•44 min
This week, hot takes on Netflix's "The Confession Killer," Henry Lee Lucas, and the Texas Rangers. Mariel's head explodes, and as a duet, she and Amanda tell the story of a young mother wrongfully convicted of a horrible crime against her young son. Debra Milke would spend 22 years on Arizona's death row.To learn more about protecting those who are innocent and wrongful conviction prevention, visit innocencenetwork.org
Dec 11, 2019•33 min
Drugs are bad! This week Amanda and Mariel tag-team the story of The Texas Pick-Axe Murderess. That's what happens when you decide to surprise one another every week with a different story. Maybe it's a sister thing, almost like a sixth-sense...Thanks for listening! Let us know how you like the show by leaving us a rating and review. Take care!
Dec 04, 2019•42 min
Amanda tells us about a tragic fetal abduction, which resulted in the death of the mother-to-be, Bobbie Jo Stinnett. Then Mariel tells us the horrible tale of the cruel killing in 1998 of 59-year-old Louis "Buddy" Musso by a woman who would become the 14th woman executed in the modern era US.
Dec 03, 2019•55 min
In this week's episode, Mariel tells us about a brutal murder and robbery, which led to the conviction of a Texas woman; an internet list called her "one of the ten most attractive Death Row inmates in the United States." Then Amanda tells the story of "The Death Row Granny." Also featuring hot-takes on Scientology and Bingeing the new Netflix series, The Politician.
Dec 03, 2019•48 min
In this episode, we begin with a death penalty related story, then Amanda tells us about the woman from Wisconsin who was sentenced to death by Hitler and Mariel talks about that time Mississippi sentenced a teenage mother to death.
Dec 03, 2019•50 min
