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This week on Love Murder Current Affairs, the episode begins with an update in the killing of former Miss Switzerland finalist Kristina Joksimovic, as Swiss prosecutors formally charge her husband with murder and detail evidence of strangulation and prior abuse. The focus then shifts to Colorado, where Thomas Perales has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of Annette Marie Valdez, a mother of three whose body was found in a trash can after repeated domestic violence calls to her apartment. The episode also examines a UK case in which Andrew Georgiou has pleaded guilty to murdering his...

When a beloved Indy 500 team chef goes missing, her best friends work tirelessly to bring her killer to justice.

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Race to Justice by Larry Sells and Margie Porter

On the Case with Paula Zahn S13E5

Ture Conviction S2E6

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In a stunning legal maneuver, Brian Walshe’s defense has admitted he dismembered his missing wife, Ana, but insists he did not kill her. They argue Walshe panicked after finding her unresponsive from natural causes, fearing his prior federal fraud conviction would immediately implicate him. While prosecutors cite a $2.7 million insurance motive and chilling Google searches on body disposal as proof of intent, the defense claims these were the frantic actions of a desperate man. With no body recovered, the jury must decide: was this calculated murder or a "catastrophic" cover-up?

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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, twisted case of Jack Watkins, the man detectives came to call “Jack in the Box.”

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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.

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3. “Jon Woods Obituary - Columbus, OH.” Dignity Memorial, https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/columbus-oh/jon-woods-10675839. Accessed 1 Nov. 2025.

4. “Paul Cortez — New Yorkers for Clemency...

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 sources as a suspect in the ongoing investigation.

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https://www.masslive.com/news/2025/11/without-a-body-brian-walshe-murder-trial-hinges-on-circumstantial-evidence-experts-say.html

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A contentious marriage between two realtors ends when one spouse is found deceased in a hotel bathtub. It seems like a chronic accident but when the surviving spouse acts a bit odd, the authorities take a closer look.”

Sources:

1. McLellan, Bill. Evidence of Murder. 1993.

2. Dowling, Paul. Forensic Files. 1996.

3. “Julie Eileen Thigpen Post (1946-1986) - Find a Grave Memorial.” Find a Grave - Millions of Cemetery Records, https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/75827566/julie_eileen-post. Accessed 20 Oct. 2025.

4. American Justice. 1992.

5. The State of Missouri vs. Edward Post. https://law.justia.com/cases/miss...

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, the attempted cover-up, Hill’s confession from his hospital bed, and the stunned reaction from th...

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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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

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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.

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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.

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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?

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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.

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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.

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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/.

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A Labor Day meet-cute on Nantucket develops into a dreamy whirlwind romance, and then, just as quickly, a nightmare.

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.

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Deadly Triangle: The Famous Architect, His Wife, Their Chauffeur, and Murder Most Foul

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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 the events that led to their arrest and ongoing legal battle.

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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. 

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“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 July 2025.

Hendry, Sharon Darby. Glensheen’s Daughter. Cable Publishing, 2004.

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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-spector-slams-prosecutor-hearing-wbna4927208.

3. Smith, Carlton. Reckless. Macmillan + ORM, 2007.

4. Spector. 2022.

5. The Telegraph, 1 Feb. 2003.

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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.

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Rosa Peral’s Tapes https://www.netflix.com/title/81674394

https://screenrant.com/rosa-perals-tapes-true-story-netflix-documentary-explained/

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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.

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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.

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https://www.ksl.com/article/51347296/woman-admits-conspiring-with-family-to-lure-husband-to-american-fork-and-kill-him

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https://www.courttv.com/title/kathryn-restelli-pleads-guilty-in-murder-plot-involving-mother-and-brother/

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?

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Dance of Death by Dale Hudson

Scorned Love Kills S1E3

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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.

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https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/crime/2025/07/09/missing-teen-marissa-dinapoli-found-boyfriend-murder/84517689007/

https://www.ksbw.com/article/timeline-marissa-dinapolis-murder-boyfriend-arrest/65338970

https://nypost.com/2025/07/08/us-news/marissa-dinapolis-ex-arrested-as-last-video-shows-her-at-his-house/

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.

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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 Progress, 16 May 1997.

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On this episode, Jessie brings the story of the extraordinary life and tragic death of musical genius, activist and visionary Sam Cooke. 

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2. “Dorothy Miller Obituary - Midlothian, VA.” Dignity Memorial, https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/midlothian-va/dorothy-miller-10946050. Accessed 14 June 2025.3. ReMastered: The Two Killings of Sam Cooke. Netflix, 2019.

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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.”

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https://www.courttv.com/news/sc-v-meagan-jackson-coroner-affair-murder-trial/

https://wpde.com/news/local/defendant-chooses-not-to-testify-as-2020-murder-trial-continues-meagan-jackson-chris-dontell-gregory-rice-accessory-hand-of-all-south-carolina-judge

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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? 

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1. Brennan, George. Cape Cod Times, 16 Dec. 2012, https://www.capecodtimes.com/story/news/crime/2012/12/16/todd-reine-i-was-wrongly/49215920007/.

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.

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https://www.npr.org/2025/06/18/nx-s1-5435406/karen-read-acquitted-trial-verdict-not-guilty

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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.

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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.

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https://www.washingtonpost.com/dc-md-va/2025/06/01/torrey-moore-sentenced/

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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?

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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 by Danny Garcia, 2016.

4. “Nancy Laura Spungen (1958-1978) - Find...

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.

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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, key trial testimonies, and the lasting impact Nancy’s death has had on domestic violence awareness and law enforcement practices across state lines.

When three members of a family die mysteriously in 1896, suspicion turns on the surviving member and her shocking motivation.

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The Ceely Rose Murders at Malabar Farm by Mark Sebastian Jordan

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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.

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https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/dover-doctor-ingolf-tuerk-sentencing-voluntary-manslaughter/

https://people.com/former-massachusetts-surgeon-sentenced-strangling-wife-dumping-body-pond-11737830

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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.

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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 remember Olivia for the vibrant person she was.

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https://www.bbc.com/news/articles...

A gruesome murder at a snake farm reveals deadly secrets and lies.

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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, bringing closure to a family long kept in the dark.

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A marriage between a self-proclaimed tech genius and his Russian doctor wife goes disastrously and fatally wrong.

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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://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14667083/Erin-Patterson-mushroom-trial.html

https://people.com/woman-accused-killing-inlaws-poisonous-mushroom-has-attempted-murder-charges-dropped-11723938

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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.cleveland19.com/2018/11/30/see-secret-recordings-that-show-how-an-undercover-officer-got-an-ohio-man-confess-his-wifes-murder/

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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/2025/04/24/world/europe/italy-gucci-killer-shooting.html

https://www.thedailybeast.com/house-of-gucci-assassin-benedetto-ceraulo-opens-fire-on-sonand-then-himself/

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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"

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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?

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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.

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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.

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Sources:

https://www.eonline.com/news/1415560/hawaii-doctor-arrested-after-attempt-to-push-wife-off-cliff-what-to-know

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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.

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https://www.eonline.com/news/1415560/hawaii-doctor-arrested-after-attempt-to-push-wife-off-cliff-what-to-know

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A brutal murder reveals that all was not well in a supposedly perfect marriage between godly people in Rome, Georgia.

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When a young military bride discovers her husband's horrific secret, she tries to bring him to justice no matter the cost.

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Evil Beside Her by Kathryn Casey

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Georgia dentist Suzanne Mericle has been arrested and charged with the murder of her partner James David Barron. Andie and Jessie break down the case.

Current Affairs is Love Murder's shorter show about the stories of love gone fatally wrong that are in the news right now. Come back on Wednesday for our full length main episodes.

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A hardware store owner and lifelong bachelor feels like all his dreams have come true when he meets a single beauty named Jill Coit in the fall of 1990. That is until a private investigator reveals that his new bride is not who she says she is.

Sources:

1. Charmed to Death: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/1007806.Charmed_to_Death?from_search=true&from_srp=true&qid=krRSG85xMQ&rank=6

2. Find A Grave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/56370519/gerald_w-boggs

3. Black Widow Murders: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt16001080/

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Ghost Adventure star Aaron Goodwin became perilously close to becoming a ghost himself. His wife Victoria Goodwin has been arrested and accused of working with convicted murderer Grant Amato to hire a hitman to kill Aaron.

Current Affairs is Love Murder’s show about the stories of love gone fatally wrong that are in the news right now.

Sources:

https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/ghost-adventures-star-aaron-goodwin-files-to-divorce-wife-victoria/

https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/tv/story/2025-03-11/ghost-adventures-aaron-goodwin-wife-arrested-murder-for-hire

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In October 2015, a 32-year old mother fell to her death from her seventh floor apartment in Mons, Belgium. Her husband claimed she had consumed alcohol and pills before leaping from the window. An autopsy, however, revealed a different type of substance in her blood, raising suspicions of foul play.

Sources:

Dateline - The Window

http://navytimes.com

https://www.oxygen.com/dateline-unforgettable/crime-news/craig-becker-convicted-of-killing-johanna-hove-becker-dateline?amp

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When a loving father and husband is found dead in a Planet Fitness parking lot, many assume that it was a natural death. That is until the police find out that the deceased was part of a passionate love triangle. 

Sources:

1. The New Yorker: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jF_zyKfruHUkIO1jK3tIoAg8017OpQnJvY4lsXqCiO4/edit?tab=t.0

2. Dateline: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6210638/

3. Find A Grave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/128174943/thomas-edward-kolman

4. Deadline: https://deadline.com/2022/07/david-harbour-pedro-pascal-star-my-dentists-murder-limited-series-hbo-1235078062/

5. 48 Hours: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6070628/ Duration: 01:20:27

A teenage love triangle spins wildly out of control, resulting in one person getting fatally stabbed in the heart.

Sources:

A Knife in the Heart: https://www.kensingtonbooks.com/9780786030057/a-knife-in-the-heart/

Oxygen: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zK_2M3lSso4

ABC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KZyz8SOoX-M

ABC: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUTTkOCvJoY

Find A Grave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/206617000/sarah_rose_ludemann

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When a loving mother and dedicated nurse's body is found nude on the side of the road, several suspects end up on law enforcement's radar. It would take years and the determination of the victim's family to unspool the secrets (and secret lives) of those involved to finally unmask the killer.

Sources:

1. Find A Grave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/111636472/ella_kathleen-lipscomb

2. A Clue from the Grave: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/1278188.A_Clue_from_the_Grave

3. Forensic Files: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt2609168/

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An affair between a lonely housewife and her judo instructor leads to the murder of a Naval Lieutenant Commander in the summer of 1980. Years later the killer would strike once more, betraying those close to them again and again.

Sources:

Worth More Dead and Other True Cases - Anne Rule's Crime Files Vol 10

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On this Current Affairs, Jessie and Andie bring you an update on the case of Kaitlyn Conley, whose conviction for the manslaughter of her boss Mary Yoder.

Current Affairs is Love Murder's show about the stories of love gone fatally wrong that are in the news right now.

Sources:

https://www.uticaod.com/story/news/local/2025/02/05/kaitlyn-conley-released-prison-manslaughter-conviction-overturned/78252317007/

https://www.syracuse.com/crime/2025/02/kaitlyn-conley-released-from-custody-after-manslaughter-conviction-overturned.html

https://www.romesentinel.com/news/kaitlyn-conley-decision-released-freedom/article_60e28360-e331-11ef-b23c-b3ece8a97c2c.html

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Two years after a salty old sea pilot steers a 40-ton ship into the West Seattle Bridge, he disappears never to be seen again. His wife says he took off after they separated, but the police suspect otherwise.

Sources:

No Regrets & Other True Crime Cases - Crime Files Volume II

https://www.historylink.org/File/8137

https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/in-west-seattle-a-rogue-sculpture-of-the-infamous-rolf-neslund-is-saved/

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On this week's Current Affairs, Jessie and Andie tell the story of an 88-year old husband who allegedly killed his wife and (very poorly) tried to stage her death as a suicide; as well as a horrifying plot by a granddaughter and her boyfriend that left her Veteran grandparents dead.

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A hopeless romantic finds himself unlucky in love again and again and again. Yet, with every tragic death, his wallet grows thicker. Is this rock-n-roll man plagued by an unprecedented streak of bad luck, or are his wives falling prey to a far more sinister plan?

Sources:

The Black Widower: The Six Wives of Thomas Randolph (TV Series)

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https://www.reviewjournal.com/crime/courts/man-convicted-of-killing-wife-and-hit-man-sent-to-prison-3028659/

https://collider.com/the-black-widower-where-is-thomas-randolph-now/

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On this Current Affairs, Jessie and Andie bring you the story of Amanda and Timothy Hovanec. Amanda and her mother Anita Green were sentenced in the murder of Amanda's estranged husband Timothy.

Current Affairs is Love Murder's show about the stories of love gone fatally wrong that are in the news right now.

Sources:

https://www.hometownstations.com/news/amanda-hovanec-and-anita-green-sentenced-for-2022-murder-of-timothy-hovanec/article_a6707bfa-80ce-11ef-a2fc-2fc8d98f4e92.html

https://www.limaohio.com/top-stories/2024/10/01/hovanec-gets-40-year-sentence-for-husbands-death/

https://www.kansascity.com/news/nation-world/national/article293373519.html

The complicated marriage between a carpet salesman and a young mother comes to an end when one spouse stabs the other 193 times. On the surface it appears to be straight up murder, that is untill the details of the couple's background are revealed, calling into question the motive. Was it a coldblooded murder or justifiable homicide?

Sources:

1. Find A Grave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/12315769/jeffrey-andrew-wright

2. A Wife's Revenge: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/7576155-a-wife-s-revenge

3. Bryan-College Station Eagle: https://www.newspapers.com/image/1004651548/?match=1&terms=%22susan%20wright%22%20appeal

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When a negligent and morally corrupt doctor's patients end up maimed or worse, authorities begin to look into his evil-doing and dishonesty. After the disgraced doc serves his time, however, his loved ones begin to suffer. Is it revenge by his victims or something else entirely?

Sources

Last Dance, Last Chance by Ann Rule

Forensic Files S9E8

License to Kill - Killer Surgeon 

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On this week's Current Affairs, a solo Jessie brings you an update in the Gilgo Beach Murders as suspect Rex Heuermann is charged with another murder, as well as the story of a Texas woman who is accused of murdering her common law husband, burning his truck, and trying to get away in a Kayak.

Current Affairs is Love Murder's show about the stories of love gone fatally wrong that are in the news right now.

Sources:

https://people.com/gilgo-beach-suspect-rex-heuermann-charged-with-seventh-murder-8762681

https://people.com/texas-woman-allegedly-killed-husband-burned-truck-fled-kayak-8766791

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A couple meets decidedly uncute when the man is the teenage girl's therapist. Decades later, the professional couple seem to have everything going for them - marriage, kids and a beautiful home. But behind closed doors, decades of co-dependency, dangerous delusions and abuse of power leads to a devastating murder.

Sources:

1. Final Analysis: https://www.amazon.com/Final-Analysis-Untold-Story-Murder/dp/006113452X

2. Seduced by Madness: https://www.amazon.com/Seduced-Madness-Carol-Pogash/dp/0061535672

3. The Times: https://www.newspapers.com/image/220397939/?match=1&terms=felix%20polk

4. The Signal: https://www.newspapers.com/image/334791202/?match=1&terms...

A late in life marriage seems like a dream come true, until cancer strikes and the FBI comes knocking. 

Sources:

1. Married to Murder: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/24167831-married-to-murder

2. Find A Grave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/77703866/susan-elizabeth-spangler

3. Denver Post: https://extras.denverpost.com/news/news1008b.htm

4. The Daily Sentinel: https://www.newspapers.com/image/540072129/?match=1&terms=robert%20spangler

5. The Daily Sentinel: https://www.newspapers.com/image/537585525/?match=1&terms=robert%20spangler

6. The Daily Sentinel: https://www.newspapers.com/image/539296293/?match=1&terms=robert%20spangler

An exploding Chrysler LeBaron found two days before Christmas 1998 in La Jolla, California turns out to contain a body but reveals little of the culprit. It would take years and a witness coming forward to get answers about the Yuletide murder. But is the witness as innocent as they claim?

Sources:

1. No Good Deed: https://www.goodreads.com/author/list/331788.Tom_Basinski

2. Find A Grave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/67132988/david_allen-stevens

3. The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2021/jun/02/ny-nourn-the-woman-convicted-of-and-pardoned-who-now-fights-for-other-battered-women

4. Fox 5 San Diego: https://fox5sandiego.com/news...

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When a young British woman vanishes in Tokyo, her family is heartbroken and terrified. They are soon shocked to discover the mysterious life Lucie was leading in her few short months abroad. During the search for Lucie, loved ones and investigators travel down a twisted path through Japan’s seedy underbelly uncovering multiple disappearances and deaths, conniving con-artists, and an alarming amount of evidence. Although an arrest is made many questions remain.

SOURCES

People Who Eat Darkness by Richard Lloyd Parry

Netflix Documentary - MISSING: The Lucie Blackman Case

Jessie and Andie cover updates in three cases:

Current Affairs is Love Murder's show about the stories of love gone fatally wrong that are in the news right now.

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https://people.com/prosecutors-reveal-moment-runaway-dad-ryan-borgwardt-allegedly-knew-made-mistake-8760580

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14183731/Hannah-Kobayashi-vanished-New-York-Green-Card-Mexico.html

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When a young British woman vanishes in Tokyo, her family is heartbroken and terrified. They are soon shocked to discover the mysterious life Lucie was leading in her few short months abroad. During the search for Lucie, loved ones and investigators travel down a twisted path through Japan’s seedy underbelly uncovering multiple disappearances and deaths, conniving con-artists, and an alarming amount of evidence. Although an arrest is madw, many questions remain.

SOURCES

People Who Eat Darkness by Richard Lloyd Parry

Net Flix Documentary - MISSING: The Lucie Blackman Case

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Traveler Hannah Kobayashi went missing in Los Angeles while traveling back to see her family. The tragedy didn't end there as her father died in an apparent suicide.

Current Affairs is Love Murder's show about the stories of love gone fatally wrong that are in the news right now.

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When a famous French actress and singer meets a handsome Olympic skier in 1970's Aspen, Colorado sparks fly. The duo becomes the IT couple of the party scene - that is until one of them ends up dead. Was it an accident or something more sinister?

Sources:

1. Find A Grave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/13681642/spider_sabich

2. Snow Industry News: https://www.snowindustrynews.com/articles/2023/august/spider-sabichs-killler-claudine-longet-lists-aspen-mansion-for-595-million/

3. Stowe Reporter: https://www.vtcng.com/stowe_reporter/on_snow/revisiting-the-scandalous-spider-sabich-shooting-story/article_0fba6b4e-bb80-11ee-99d6-171d5dfd6456.html#:~:text...

A horrific shooting takes place at a family's Thanksgiving dinner in 2009, fracturing lives and hearts forever.

Links:

Blessed to Survive

The Bear's Castle

Sources:

Makayla's Find A Grave: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/45013004/makayla-joy-sitton

NBC: https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna34227244

Homicide for the Holidays: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6463374/

Courthouse News: https://www.courthousenews.com/parents-cleared-on-sons-thanksgiving-murders/

The Santa Fe New Mexican: https://www.newspapers.com/image/207853414/?match=1&terms=paul%20merhige

Tampa Bay Times: https://www.newspapers.com/i...

Over the summer, Wisconsin father and husband Ryan Borgwardt died tragically in a kayaking accident. Unless he actually didn't?

Current Affairs is Love Murder's show about the stories of love gone fatally wrong that are in the news right now.

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https://www.npr.org/2024/11/22/nx-s1-5202736/wisconsin-missing-kayaker-faked-death-europe-uzbekistan

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-14116109/Wisconsin-husband-faked-kayak-death-talks-cops-day-ryan-borgwardt.html

https://www.wect.com/2024/11/09/authorities-believe-missing-father-3-faked-his-disappearance-fled-country/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR3p6GDFPvMdejKlNPeUKUt6jfQSDDQWubDM-7hNu5OdzXA6wu-WBt92Fs0_aem_syUO3nvUf-0Vm47t_65-9A#m3athyqrxlpznm28v6

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When a fixture of a small community is found shot to death in their home, police rush to find the surviving spouse. That suspicious spouse, however, goes on the lam, gambling and generally having a good time until a body matching "their" description is found 1600 miles away less than three weeks later.

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Jessie and Andie provide an update in the murder case of Ana Knezevich Henao. In their main story, a polyamorous relationship leads to someone getting shot in the neck.

Current Affairs is Love Murder's show about the stories of love gone fatally wrong that are in the news right now.

Sources:

https://www.the-independent.com/news/world/americas/crime/david-ana-knezevich-murder-kidnap-spain-b2647516.html

https://people.com/polyamorous-relationship-led-shooting-florida-woman-8745568

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Three sets of exiles populate a remote Galapagos island at the dawn of World War II. All three groups are searching for different things, but all they found was strife, violence and heartbreak. Drama and terror abound when some islanders mysteriously disappear, another is found dead, and one appears to have died from poisoning.

Sources:

Eden Undone by Abbott Kahler

The Galapagos Affair by John Treherne

The Galapagos Affair: Satan Came to Eden

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59-year old Melody Farris showed no emotion as the verdict was read. Also, an update in the Karen Read case where Read is pushing to dismiss the charges in advance of a new trial scheduled for January.

Current Affairs is Love Murder's show about the stories of love gone fatally wrong that are in the news right now.

Sources:

https://people.com/wife-of-prominent-ga-attorney-found-guilty-of-murder-and-burning-his-body-8739642

https://www.courttv.com/news/ga-v-melody-walker-farris-burn-pile-murder-trial/

https://www.ajc.com/news/crime/cherokee-county-woman-who-killed-husband-burned-body-convicted-of-murder/Z34YNPOEJRBIDJLKLUNGBMUDKQ/

https://people.com/karen-read-appeal-double-jeopardy-accused-killing-boyfriend-8740324

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When two well-respected socialites, professional women and good friends disappear on a shopping trip, police race to get answers before it's too late.

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In 1957, a small suburban street in Sun Valley California concludes another successful Halloween. Ghosts and witches cleared out the candy bowls and the residents turned off their porch nights signifying the end of the night. Peter Fabiano and his family settled into bed and were well into their slumber when their doorbell rang not once but twice. Confused and a bit annoyed - Peter got up to open the door and expects to be greeted by a masked teen causing mischief after curfew. He was horrified to find something much more sinister.

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UPDATE: Sarah Boone has been found GUILTY of second-degree murder. Read more: https://www.newsweek.com/sarah-boone-alleged-suitcase-murder-boyfriend-closing-statements-1974969

On this week's Current Affairs, Jessie and Andie bring you the disturbing story of Sarah Boone, who stood accused of murdering her boyfriend Jorge Torres by keeping him zipped up in a suitcase.

Current Affairs is Love Murder's show about the stories of love gone fatally wrong that are in the news right now.

Sources:

https://www.courttv.com/title/state-jorge-torres-took-his-last-panicked-breaths-in-this-box/

https://www.yahoo.com/news/sarah-boone-trial-live-closing-103301201.html

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When a beloved 60-year old chiropracter is poisoned at her office, suspicion turns to those closest to her. While a culprit is eventually identified and prosecuted, many feel that justice was not served.

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We Though We Knew You by M. William Phelps

Dateline S26E10 - "Poisoned"

Hulu & ABC News Documentary Series "Little Miss Innocent"

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Andie and Jessie cover two stories on this week's Current Affairs. The first is the story of Lee and Christa Bauer Gilley. The second is of Amanda Hovanec who was just sentenced in the murder of her husband Timothy.

Current Affairs is Love Murder's show about the stories of love gone fatally wrong that are in the news right now.

Sources:

https://people.com/christa-bauer-gilley-pregnant-texas-wife-husband-charged-murder-8729139

https://www.houstonchronicle.com/news/houston-texas/crime/article/christa-lee-gilley-houston-heights-couple-19844250.php

https://www.justice.gov/usao-ndoh/pr/ohio-woman-sentenced-40-years-prison-killing-husband-controlled-substance

https://www.nbcnews.com...

A kindhearted mother and nursery school teacher manages to finally break things off with her sadistic doctor husband after years of abuse and psychological torment. Unfortunately, while she was done with him, he had murderous plans in store for the one who got away.

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