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In this final episode of Murder& Season One , besties Ali and Jess are back—Diet Cokes in hand—covering one of the most heartbreaking and complex cases in true crime: Andrea Yates. Ali takes listeners through the psychological depths of the case, unpacking severe mental illness, postpartum psychosis, and the warning signs that were present long before the tragedy. Jess brings her cultural lens...

For the final episode of this season of Murder& , besties Ali and Jess—Diet Cokes in hand—take on one of the most devastating and emotionally complex cases in modern true crime: Andrea Yates. In 2001, Andrea Yates drowned her five children in the bathtub of her Texas home, a tragedy that shocked the nation and forever changed conversations around postpartum mental illness and criminal responsi...

In this episode of Murder& , besties Ali and Jess are back—Diet Cokes in hand—digging into one of the most controversial and unsettling cases: the death of Ellen Greenberg. Ali walks listeners through the psychological and forensic complexities of the case, while Jess brings her cultural lens—exploring public trust in institutions, media coverage, and why certain cases capture national attenti...

This week on Murder& , besties Ali and Jess—Diet Cokes in hand—take on one of the most debated and emotionally complex cases in true crime: the death of Ellen Greenberg. What began as a shocking discovery inside Ellen’s Philadelphia apartment quickly became a case surrounded by controversy, unanswered questions, and fierce public debate. Initially ruled a homicide before later being changed to...

In this episode of Murder& , besties Ali and Jess are back—Diet Cokes in hand—diving into the chilling and calculated case of Larry Rudolph, a wealthy dentist and big-game hunter whose luxurious lifestyle masked a deadly secret. Ali breaks down the psychological profile behind the crime, exploring themes of entitlement, image management, and double lives, while Jess brings her cultural lens—un...

This week on Murder& , besties Ali and Jess—Diet Cokes in hand—head into the world of wealth, trophy hunting, and hidden double lives as they tease the chilling case of Larry Rudolph. Ali explores the psychological themes of entitlement, image management, and control, while Jess brings her cultural lens to the world of trophy hunting itself: the status, power, and controversy surrounding a lif...

In this episode of MurderAnd , Ali and Jess unravel the shocking and twisted case of Pam Hupp—a woman at the center of multiple suspicious deaths, deception, and a web of manipulation that left investigators and the public stunned. Ali walks us through the timeline of events, from the murder of Betsy Faria to the disturbing layers of lies that followed, while Jess brings her cultural insight to th...

This week on Murder& , besties Ali and Jess—Diet Cokes in hand—unpack one of the most manipulative and baffling cases in true crime: Pam Hupp. What started as the tragic murder of Betsy Faria quickly spiraled into a story filled with shifting narratives, suspicious behavior, and a woman many believe was hiding in plain sight the entire time. Ali breaks down the psychological dynamics behind ma...

Welcome back to Murder& Minisodes — where we break down the biggest true crime developments happening right now. Today, we’re talking about the sentencing of Kouri Richins, the Utah mother and children’s book author convicted of murdering her husband, Eric Richins, with fentanyl. If you listened to our full deep dive in Murder& Episode 4 , you already know this case became one of the most...

In this episode of Murder& , besties Ali and Jess are back—Diet Cokes in hand—unpacking one of the most bizarre and unsettling recent cases: Kouri Richins. A Utah mother, real estate investor, and self-published children’s author, Kouri shocked the nation when she was charged with the murder of her husband, Eric Richins. Ali walks listeners through the psychological layers of the case—grief na...

This week on Murder& , besties Ali and Jess—Diet Cokes in hand—return to the case of Kouri Richins, but this time, it’s more personal. In this episode, Ali and Jess step beyond the headlines and into a more vulnerable conversation—reflecting on their own experiences as moms and wives in addition to the usual psychological and cultural analysis. And then there’s the detail that makes this case...

In this episode of Murder& , besties Ali and Jess are back—Diet Cokes in hand—breaking down the shocking downfall of bodybuilding power couple Kelly Ryan and Craig Titus. Once celebrated in the fitness world for their success, status, and seemingly glamorous lifestyle, the pair hid a much darker reality beneath the surface. Ali guides listeners through the psychological layers of the case, whi...

This week on Murder& , besties Ali and Jess—Diet Cokes in hand—go deeper into the case of Kelly Ryan and Craig Titus, shifting the focus from what happened… to why . What drives a couple to blur the line between ambition and control? How does image become identity—and what happens when that image starts to crack? This isn’t just about a crime—it’s about the relationship behind it. The tension,...

Jess brings her signature cultural lens to the conversation, unpacking how stalking behaviors are often minimized or misunderstood in society, while Ali walks us through the chilling timeline of events leading up to Kristil’s murder. Together, they explore the warning signs that were missed, the dynamics of fixation, and how this case reflects broader patterns seen in stalking-related crimes. This...

This week on Murder& , besties Ali and Jess—Diet Cokes in hand—take you into a case that starts with a disappearance… and unravels into something far more disturbing. When Kristil Krug vanished from her Colorado home, those closest to her were left searching for answers. But as the investigation unfolded, cracks began to show in the story being told—raising questions about trust, relationships...

For the inaugural episode of Murder&, Ali and Jess take you deep inside the compelling—and chilling—case of Jodi Arias and Travis Alexander. Start with a quick case refresher, then buckle up as we unravel the twists, contradictions, and moments that will have you questioning everything you thought you knew. Ali, a clinical psychologist, digs into the psychology behind the crime—exploring the w...

In the very first episode for Murder&, we’re diving straight into one of the most talked-about true crime cases—Jodi Arias—but not in the way you’ve heard before. Join Jess and Ali as we go beyond the headlines to explore the cultural backdrop that shaped the story. From the influence of Mormonism, to the hidden complexities behind outwardly “perfect” lives, we start connecting dots that feel both...

In the inaugural episode of Murder&, Jess and Ali dive headfirst into the twisted psychology behind one of the most infamous true crime cases—Jodi Arias. What really drove a woman to brutally murder the man she once planned to marry? Was it Borderline Personality Disorder, Bipolar Disorder… or something more calculated hiding beneath the surface? Ali, a clinical psychologist, breaks down the behav...

Episode One: Murder& Mormons — dropping May 6, 2026. A picture-perfect relationship… until it wasn’t. A crime the world couldn’t look away from. In our very first episode, Jess and Ali take you inside the case of Jodi Arias—unpacking the timeline, dissecting the evidence, and calling out the moments that just don’t sit right. From shocking twists to overlooked details, nothing is off-limits. We’re...

Welcome to Murder&, the true crime podcast that doesn’t stop at the facts. Hosted by best friends, Ali and Jess, each episode provides a quick case summary, then dives into our unique true crime after - because the the most interesting part isn't the crime, it's what you can't stop talking about after. Unfiltered thoughts, the "wait, what" moments and the psychological and cultural hot takes. Plus...