Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide

In this heart-wrenching true crime story of Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, Ky tells you the tragic case of 21-month-old Nova Lei Bryant, a toddler who drowned while under the care of her foster mother, Hailynn Volpatti. This mini episode sheds light on the heartbreaking circumstances surrounding Nova's death and the controversial decision by Child Protective Services to remove her from h...

In this true crime episode of Love and Murder, Ky recommends listener discretion due to the horrific nature. She tells you the horrifying case of Taylor Schabusiness, a case of murder and dismemberment in Green Bay, Wisconsin. On February 23, 2022, the body of 25-year-old Shad Thyrion was discovered in a gruesome state, leading to a shocking investigation. With graphic details and courtroom drama,...

In this true crime Florida Man Friday edition of Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, Ky brings you two cases that will leave you questioning the darkest depths of humanity. First, we talk about the gruesome story of Angelo Beckford, a recently released convict who proudly displayed the body of Cheyenne Snyder, a woman he murdered, to his neighbors. Discover the disturbing details of how a min...

In this true crime story of Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, Ky tells you a horrible case of a newborn found dead in a dumpster, a mystery that haunted the small town of Picayune, Mississippi, for over three decades. On April 17, 1992, a farmer stumbled upon the lifeless body of a premature baby girl, wrapped in a towel and discarded like trash. Despite the initial investigation, the case...

In this true crime story of Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, Ky tells you the 2002 case of Manfred and Maricia von Richthofen, a story that unveils a shocking murder plot beneath the veneer of privilege. Their daughter, Suzanne von Richthofen, meticulously orchestrated their brutal killings, driven by a desire for financial freedom and an illicit relationship. Join us as we explore this ta...

In this special AI co-host take over edition of Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, AI Jan steps in for Ky to bring you a true crime Saturday short that goes into the controversial case of Lavinia Woodward. Lavinia, a 24-year-old Oxford medical student, found herself at the center of a legal storm after stabbing her boyfriend in a drug and alcohol-fueled incident. Despite pleading guilty to u...

In this true crime story, midweek mini of Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, Ky tells you the tragic case of Shanelle Burns, a mother from Valparaiso, Indiana, whose ultimatum to her son turned deadly. On February 5, 2024, a 911 call led police to discover Shanelle unresponsive in her home, with her 19-year-old son, Connor Kobold, confessing to her murder. As the investigation unfolds, we le...

In this true crime story of Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, Ky tells you the case of Devon Guzman, a 19-year-old whose life was cut short in 2000. What seemed like a suicide at first glance quickly unraveled into a complex web of deceit, jealousy, and murder within a volatile love triangle. As investigators dug deeper, they uncovered Devon's relationships with two women, Keary Renner and...

In this Florida Man Friday true crime episode, Ky tells you about two cases from Florida. First, I tell you about Mimose Dulcio who was trying to leave her marriage. She was working toward divorce, trying to remove her estranged husband, Jose Luis Pacheco, from the home, and even attempting to get an emergency restraining order. Then she disappeared. Next, brace yourself for a tale that defies bel...

In this midweek mini true crime story from Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, we talk about the case of Kimberly Dow, a babysitter from Dunfermline, Scotland, accused of inflicting life-threatening injuries on a five-month-old boy under her care. Initially trusted by the child's family, Kimberly's shocking betrayal unfolded when the infant was found with severe bruising, retinal hemorrhages,...

In this true crime story of Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, we talk about the jaw-dropping case of Michelle Hadley, an innocent woman caught in a malicious scheme orchestrated by her ex-boyfriend, Ian Diaz, and his wife, Angela Diaz. What starts as a whirlwind romance between Michelle and Ian quickly turns into a nightmare filled with deceit and betrayal. After their breakup, Ian, a US Ma...

In this Florida Man Friday episode of Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, I tell you the case of Stanley Elias Eckerd, a young man caught in a love triangle with his brother Sean and a woman named Samantha Rowe. What began as a familial rivalry over shared romantic interests spiraled into a deadly confrontation leaving one brother dead. Stanley and Sean, the youngest in a family of seven, sha...

On July 30, 2024, a frantic 911 call from Madison Heights, Michigan, reported that six-year-old Giovanni "Chulo" Jennings had stopped breathing. When first responders arrived, they found Chulo unresponsive with severe physical trauma, indicating a pattern of abuse. Despite efforts to save him, Chulo succumbed to his injuries less than 24 hours later. The autopsy revealed a history of confinement,...

On the night of November 7, 1983, David Hendricks, a businessman and father of three, claimed he left his home in Bloomington, Illinois, only to return to a gruesome scene: his wife and three young children, Susan Hendricks, Rebecca Hendricks, Grace Hendricks, and Benjamin Hendricks, brutally murdered. What followed was an intense investigation that led to his arrest and eventual conviction, despi...

In today's episode, Ky brings you two short cases. The first is an act of bravery in a very scary situation, and the second is one that hits home, for Ky, a bit too closely. Case 1: Florida Man Stabs Intruder to Death After Wife is Shot in the Face On May 16, 2024, a 69-year-old Florida man acted in self-defense, fatally stabbing an intruder who shot his wife in their Avon Park home. The intruder,...

In today's true crime story, I tell you the case of Jayne Rudd, a woman who worked for a domestic abuse charity and was later arrested for domestic abuse herself. On January 8, 2024, Jayne violently attacked her ex-boyfriend, Sam Leopold, just three weeks after he had put a restraining order against her. In this episode, Ky tells you of the many leniencies afforded Jayne which allowed her to conti...

In today's true crime story, we're diving into the twisted case of Dalia Dippolito, a woman who thought she could orchestrate the perfect crime by hiring a hitman to kill her husband. Little did she know, the "hitman" she hired was actually an undercover cop. Dalia's story is filled with deception, manipulation, and a shocking lack of remorse. Born to an Egyptian father and a Peruvian mother, Dahl...

In this Florida Man true crime story, I tell you the case of 13-year-old Derek Rosa, who brutally murdered his mother, Irina Garcia, on October 12, 2023, in Hialeah, Florida. The young boy's actions have left everyone questioning whether it was a cold-blooded act of malice or a tragic consequence of mental health issues. The case took a turn when Derek, initially charged with second-degree murder,...

In today's true crime story, we delve into the case of Mark Redwine, a father whose dark secrets led to the tragic murder of his own son, Dylan Redwine. On November 18, 2012, 13-year-old Dylan was picked up by his father for a court-ordered Thanksgiving visit in Durango, Colorado. Despite expressing discomfort and fear of his father to his mother and older brother, Dylan was forced to go. During t...

In today's true crime story, I tell you the case of Dena Thompson, a woman whose manipulative and ruthless nature earned her the infamous title of "The Black Widow." Born in 1960 in Heaton, North London, Dena's early life gave no indication of the darkness that would later define her. From gymnastics competitions to a promising career at a bank, Dena seemed to have a bright future ahead. However,...

In today's Florida Man true crime story, I bring you three cases from the state of Florida. Case 1: Vilma Ortero - Child Abuse in the Classroom On October 23, 2024, in Deltona, Florida, a paraeducator witnessed a horrifying scene at Forest Lake Elementary. A 59-year-old teacher, Vilma Ortero, allegedly placed a three-year-old autistic boy in a headlock during story time. Despite the child's strugg...

In today's true crime story, we talk about the case of Paula Leeson, a wealthy heiress whose life was cut short during a vacation in Denmark. Initially deemed an accident, her death was later revealed to be a calculated murder orchestrated by her husband, Donald MacPherson.  Join us as we talk about a story filled with deception, fraud, and greed, uncovering the dark secrets that led to Paula's un...

They came from two very different worlds—she, a daughter of aristocracy tied to royals and lavish estates, and he, a man with a dark past. Yet when Constance Martin and Mark Gordon disappeared with their newborn in the winter of 2023, they sparked one of the most desperate manhunts the UK had seen in years. Found living in tents, moving under fake names, and evading police across freezing countrys...

In today's episode, we delve into three cases from the state of Florida. The first case involves a mother who prioritized her own desires over the needs of her toddler. The second case reveals a man who used artificial intelligence for unspeakable purposes. The final case is about a man who just can't seem to stay out of jail.  Case 1: Jessica Renteria - Child Neglect On June 27, 2024, police in D...

In today's true crime story, we dive into the shocking case of Dominique Pelicote, a man who led a double life as a caring husband and a perpetrator of unspeakable acts against his wife.  Join AI Jane as we explore the disgusting details of this case, from the initial discovery of his secret activities to the heart-wrenching impact on his family and French society as a whole.  This devastating sto...