Today, we'd like to share a sample episode from our friends over at Love Murder Podcast! The hosts, Jesse and Angie are two friends, (like Amy and Meghan), who team up to tell you stories about love and relationships that have gone fatally wrong. You'll love the mix of familiar high profile cases along with lesser known ones. You guys are going to love it. So please enjoy this sample from Love Murder, and when you're done, make sure to head over to wherever you get your podcasts and subscribe. C...
Sep 18, 2023•11 min
Ep 144: A teenage girl dies at a Christian Boarding School. And though initial reports made her death seem like a medical issue, further investigations revealed the school was the one responsible. This is the Naomi Woods story. Sources for Today's Episode: https://www.sevendaysvt.com/vermont/trust-fail-after-discovering-unsettling-details-of-naomi-woods-death-her-family-channels-grief-into-action/Content?oid=36419033 https://www.baynews9.com/fl/tampa/news/2021/07/01/teenager-dies-at-boarding-sch...
Sep 12, 2023•40 min•Season 4Ep. 144
Ep 143: A teenage girl turns up in Vancouver Washington with no identity and a horrific past. But is there something she’s not telling? This is the Treva Throneberry Story National Sexual Assault Hotline 1 (800) 656-4673 Sources for Today's Episode: The Texas Monthly Crimelibrary.org Abcnews.com The New York Times Credits: Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks Produced by James Varga Audio Editor, Seiler Burr Script Editor, Abagail Belcastro Music by Dessert Media Show your Suppor...
Sep 05, 2023•43 min•Season 4Ep. 143
Ep 142: A 19-year-old woman is found dead in a hotel’s kitchen freezer. The police ruled her death an accident, but her closest family and friends suspect foul play. This is the Kenneka Jenkins story. CCTV Video of Kenneka: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLJGVsCm5oSBTIuGYcudgpMCWVNW6HYs3C Sources for Today's Episode: Ebony Newsweek ABC7 Essence magazine Chicago tribune https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QzfxfOYeFqU https://thecrimewire.com/true-crime/Kenneka-Jenkins-What-Really-Happened http...
Aug 29, 2023•42 min•Season 4Ep. 142
Ep 141: A woman is found beaten in her garage in a quiet Georgia suburb. Only a day later, her best friend is shot. Are these crimes just an awful coincidence? Or is something more sinister happening in this neighborhood? This is the Becky Spears story Sources for Today's Episode: ABC News A Dateline Episode Multiple articles from the August Chronicle Credits: Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks Produced by James Varga Audio Editor,Jose Alfonzo Script Editor: Abagail Belcastro M...
Aug 22, 2023•40 min•Season 4Ep. 141
Ep 140: A young mother abruptly leaves her children on the Crow Indian Reservation in Montana. After a strange phone call to her family, her father believes she’s been sex trafficked. As of today, she is still missing. This is the Kimberly Iron story. Organizations where you can report any knowledge you may have on Kimberly Iron’s case or other cases of missing or murdered women are: The Bureau of Indian Affairs Tip Line: 1-833-560-2065 The National Sexual Assault Helpline: 1-800-656-4673 -- htt...
Aug 15, 2023•36 min•Season 4Ep. 140
Ep 139: A teenage girl is abducted by a vicious serial offender. But her quick thinking and attention to detail would mark the end to his reign of terror This is the Lisa McVey story Sources for Today's Episode: A 2019 press conference with Lisa McVey An article in blurredbylines.com An Oxygen interview with Lisa McVey NBC News Transcript from 1988 appeal Robert Joe Long v. State of Florida Credits: • Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks • Produced by James Varga • Audio Editor: ...
Aug 08, 2023•45 min•Season 4Ep. 139
Ep 138: A desperate mother endures countless hospital visits to save her son from a mystery illness. But was his illness naturally occurring, or something more sinister? This is the Lacey Spears Story Sources for Today's Episode: CBS News An Episode of 48 Hours Montgomery Advertiser Criminalelement.com Journal of the Evolution of Medical and Dental Sciences Credits: Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks Produced by James Varga Audio Editor,Seiler Burr Script Editor: Abagail Belcas...
Aug 01, 2023•41 min•Season 4Ep. 138
Ep 137: Tennessee’s youngest woman on death row was sentenced at just 18 years old. And even though she committed a heinous crime, should her age and undiagnosed mental illness have been a mitigating factor in her trial? This is the Christa Pike story Sources for Today's Episode: Mercyforchrista.org Knoxville News Sentinel https://caselaw.findlaw.com/court/tn-supreme-court/1085625.html https://www.tncourts.gov/sites/default/files/OPINIONS/TSC/PDF/984/pike.pdf WKRN Vox.com Newsweek Credits: Writt...
Jul 25, 2023•44 min•Season 4Ep. 137
Ep 136: A young mother’s senseless murder has remained cold for over a decade. But some upcoming technology may crack the case This is the Brittany Stykes Story Sources for Today's Episode: NBC News ABC News The Podcast Culpable Credits: Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks Produced by James Varga Audio Editor, Seiler Burr Script Editor, Abagail Belcastro Music by Dessert Media Special Thanks to: Isabel Show your Support: The easiest way you can support us is by leaving a review,...
Jul 18, 2023•44 min•Season 4Ep. 136
Ep 135: One woman’s terminal diagnosis leads her to search for death on her own terms. This is the Brittany Maynard story Sources for Today's Episode: Wild and Precious Life by Deborah Ziegler People.com Deathwithdignity.org Thebrittanyfund.org Comapssionandchoices.org American medical association Credits: Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks Produced by James Varga Audio Editor, Seiler Burr Script Editor, Abagail Belcastro Music by Dessert Media Show your Support: The easiest wa...
Jul 11, 2023•44 min•Season 4Ep. 135
Ep 134: This week we're taking the week off, but revisiting an episode with you from one of our earliest cases. Next week we'll be back with new episodes every Tuesday. ___ Lavena Johnson was just a few days shy of her 20th birthday when her body was found lifeless in a tent on a U.S. military base in Iraq. Her death was quickly ruled a suicide by army investigators, however it didn’t take long for questions to arise. Was this a case of suicide? Murder? A systematic cover-up by the U.S. military...
Jul 04, 2023•35 min•Season 4Ep. 134
Ep 133: A young mother leaves her three children at home for a quick trip to the supermarket and vanishes. No one has heard from her since. This is the Tabitha Queen Story If you any information on this case please call Bastrop Police at (318) 281-1322 Last Video of Tabitha: https://www.knoe.com/2021/11/11/exclusive-video-missing-bastrop-mother/ Man Leaving Tabitha's Car: https://www.knoe.com/2021/06/11/items-queens-car-will-be-taken-north-louisiana-crime-lab/ Sources for Today's Episode: KNOE N...
Jun 27, 2023•39 min•Season 4Ep. 133
Ep 132: A woman’s life-sentence over a non-violent drug offense would lead to new policies and a celebrity intervention. This is the Alice Marie Johnson story Sources for Today's Episode: After Life by Alice Marie Johnson CAN- DO Foundation Harpers Bazaar Heal America Sponsors: (thanks for using our promo codes, it really does help the show!) Babbel - Babbel—the language learning app that’s sold more than 10 million subscriptions Right now, get up to 55% off your subscription when you go to BABB...
Jun 20, 2023•58 min•Season 4Ep. 132
Today we’re sharing a special bonus episode on the Psychology of Lizzie Borden which we recorded with Kaelyn Moore from the hit new podcast, Heart Starts Pounding. This bonus episode expands on a full episode Kaelyn aired about Lizzie Borden on May 31st. If you’d like to hear more about historical cases, haunting and mysteries, or for a more detailed review of this case, we encourage folks to listen to the Heart Starts Pounding podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...
Jun 17, 2023•28 min
Ep 131: A barrage of online hate drives a young teenage girl to the unthinkable This is the Megan Meier Story Sources for Today's Episode: The Megan Meier Foundation NBC News ABC News Statista.com An article in Wired Sponsors: (thanks for using our promo codes, it really does help the show!) Avocado Green Mattress - Visit avocadomattress.com to shop now. For a limited time, get 10% off mattresses with code WAC10 at checkout. Show your Support: The easiest way you can support us is by leaving a r...
Jun 13, 2023•40 min•Season 4Ep. 131
Ep 130: A twelve year old girl ends up pregnant, but two weeks before she’s scheduled for a C-section, her family wakes up to find her gone. Did she run away, or did someone try to eliminate her? This is the Celina Mays story Center for Missing and Exploited Children 1800- THE-LOST 1800 843-5678 Missing Children Video Mentioned: https://runawaytrain25.com Freedom of Mind Resource Center https://freedomofmind.com Encourage Cult Survivors http://www.encourage-cult-survivors.org Sources for Today's...
Jun 06, 2023•40 min•Season 4Ep. 130
Ep 129: In this special crossover episode with Killer Psyche podcast, retired FBI profiler Candice DeLong and criminologist Meghan Sacks unravel the case of Jade Janks. After discovering nude photos of herself on her stepfather's computer - including when she was underage - Did Jade commit the ultimate act of revenge? Follow Candice DeLong's podcast, Killer Psyche here: https://wondery.com/shows/killer-psyche/ Sources for Today's Episode: The Coast News Aleidalaw.org Lawandcrime.com Original.new...
May 30, 2023•45 min•Season 4Ep. 129
Ep 128: Known only as Emily Doe, the unconscious women who was assaulted by a Stanford swimmer, this woman not only took her name back, but changed the conversation around sexual assault forever. This is the Chanel Miller story Sources for Today's Episode: Know My Name by Chanel Miller The New Yorker New York Times Sponsors: (thanks for using our promo codes, it really does help the show!) Daily Harvest - Eating delicious, nourishing, and easy-to-prep meals has never been easier thanks to Daily ...
May 23, 2023•48 min•Season 4Ep. 128
Ep 127: A mother’s worst nightmare and her grief leads to her ongoing quest for justice and her push for new legislation This is the Ruth Markel story with a tribute to her son, Dan Markel Link to Ruth's book, The Unveiling Sources for Today's Episode: The Unveiling by Ruth Markel An interview with Ruth Markel 20/20 episode “Over My Dead Body” Fox News Florida Politics Wctv.com Original Jurisdiction Sponsors: (thanks for using our promo codes, it really does help the show!) Babbel - Language for...
May 16, 2023•56 min•Season 4Ep. 127
Ep 126 (Part 1): A mother’s worst nightmare and her grief leads to her ongoing quest for justice and her push for new legislation This is the Ruth Markel story with a tribute to her son, Dan Markel Sources for Today's Episode: The Unveiling by Ruth Markel An interview with Ruth Markel 20/20 episode “Over My Dead Body” Fox News Florida Politics Wctv.com Original Jurisdiction Sponsors: (thanks for using our promo codes, it really does help the show!) Daily Harvest Stop settling with your next meal...
May 09, 2023•37 min•Season 4Ep. 126
Ep 125: A teenage girls’ murder rocks a small Texas town, but during the trial, it’s her assailant who finds favor with the court. This is the Betty Williams story Sources for Today's Episode: Medium Texas Monthly (most info from here) NY Daily News San Antonio Express State v Olsen Sponsors: (thanks for using our promo codes, it really does help the show!) Green Chef - Green Chef meal kits make eating well easy with plans to fit every lifestyle. Whether you’re Keto, Paleo, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gl...
May 02, 2023•50 min•Season 4Ep. 125
In August 2008, Sarah Widmer, a healthy 24 year-old is found dead in her bathtub, just four months after marrying her husband Ryan… the only person at home with Sarah that night. Suspicion quickly fell on Ryan, leading to his arrest and conviction for Sarah’s murder. But could this have been a tragic accident? Ryan has adamantly maintained his innocence for the last 15 years, but now, two seasoned criminologists examine the very controversial conviction of Ryan Widmer, for the murder of his wife...
Apr 27, 2023•3 min
Ep 124: A toddler girl’s violent abduction would lead one woman on an ongoing quest to end child abuse and neglect This is the Lori Poland story Sources for Today's Episode: END Can An episode of Unseen A Today segment with Megan Kelly Denver 7 News Sponsors: (thanks for using our promo codes, it really does help the show!) Daily Harvest - delivers delicious Smoothies, Flatbreads, Soups, Harvest Bowls, & more Daily Harvest delivers delicious Smoothies, Flatbreads, Soups, Harvest Bowls, Bites...
Apr 25, 2023•40 min•Season 4Ep. 124
Ep 123: A failed career and a spouse’s jealousy leads to murder and suicide. Was this a shocking event, or something that had been brewing for years? This is the Brynn Hartman story Sources for Today's Episode: IMBD Daily News LA Times CNN History.com Biography https://abc.com/movies-and-specials/the-last-days-of-phil-hartman Credits: Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks Produced by James Varga Audio Editor,Seiler Burr Script Editor: Abagail Belcastro Music by Dessert Media Spons...
Apr 18, 2023•40 min•Season 4Ep. 123
Ep 122: When a social media smear campaign leads to a violent crime, who is to blame and how should they be punished? This is the Lauren Kanarek Story Sources for Today's Episode: An episode of 48 Hours CBS News The New York Times Credits: Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks Produced by James Varga Audio Editor, Seiler Burr Script Editor, Abagail Belcastro Music by Dessert Media Show your Support: The easiest way you can support us is by leaving a review, telling your friends, s...
Apr 11, 2023•46 min•Season 4Ep. 122
Ep 121: A woman’s brutal assault only a block away from her home brings the whole British probation system into question. This is the Zara Aleena story CCTV footage via Sky News on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KyNZwMoVcVE Sources for Today's Episode: BBC.com Nationalworld.com The Telegraph The Guardian https://www.justiceinspectorates.gov.uk womensaid.org.uk Show your Support: The easiest way you can support us is by leaving a review, telling your friends, sharing on social media or b...
Apr 04, 2023•45 min•Season 4Ep. 121
Ep 120: A tumultuous divorce ends with one woman’s death but is her wife the true perpetrator or just a convenient one? This is the Cara Rintala Story Sources for Today's Episode: An article from Boston Magazine Commonwealth v. Rintala Several articles from Masslive.com The Daily Hampshire Gazette An episode of Dateline Credits: Written and Hosted by Amy Shlosberg and Meghan Sacks Produced by James Varga Audio Editor,Seiler Burr Script Editor: Abagail Belcastro Music by Dessert Media Show your S...
Mar 28, 2023•38 min•Season 4Ep. 120
Ep 119: (part 2) Raised in one of the most notorious sex cults, one woman’s memoir brings their atrocities out of the shadows and into the light. This is the Daniella Mestyanek Young story - part 2. For more information about Daniella's work, or to learn about her book, Uncultured; visit her website: https://www.uncultureyourself.com Sources for Today's Episode: Uncultured: A Memoir of Cults, War and Belonging by Daniella Mestyanek Young Interview with Daniella Mestyanek Young Davidberg.org Chil...
Mar 21, 2023•45 min•Season 4Ep. 119
Ep 118: (Part 1) Raised in one of the most notorious sex cults, one woman’s memoir brings their atrocities out of the shadows and into the light. This is the Daniella Mestyanek Young story - part 1. For more information about Daniella's work, or to learn about her book, Uncultured; visit her website: https://www.uncultureyourself.com Sources for Today's Episode: Uncultured: A Memoir of Cults, War and Belonging by Daniella Mestyanek Young Interview with Daniella Mestyanek Young Davidberg.org Chil...
Mar 14, 2023•44 min•Season 4Ep. 118
