A Date With Murder: True Crime Podcast

On May 31, 1984, six men escaped from death row in Virginia. What crimes landed these men there and how were they recaptured? This week, Kelli also shares why she's single, we try to figure out bombs work, and we talk about what bikes looked like in the 1800s. Social Media: Twitter Instagram Facebook Sources: https://www.wric.com/news/local-news/35-years-later-mecklenburg-six-prison-break-and...

On May 24, 1994, a young woman went to a bar in Florida, hoping to have a fun night. The next morning, her body was found in an alley. How did she get there and who killed her? We also share our memories of going to club, time once again confuses Ashley, and Ashley debuts her impression of 'dudes.' Follow us on social media: Twitter Facebook Instagram Sources: https://caselaw.findlaw.com/us-11th-c...

On May 17, 1988, two men, who had escaped from prison, killed three people inside a Domino's restaurant. Their crimes didn't end there. We also wonder whether Ashley is drunk, we discuss the benefits of not being charged with grand theft auto (one count, anyways), and Kelli teaches Ashley a new word. Follow us on social media: Twitter Instagram Facebook Sources: https://caselaw.findlaw.com/fl-supr...

On May 10, 2001, two men entered an apartment and shot the five people inside. Why did they do it and how were they caught? We also talk about Kelli's high school dream, we imagine what a group chat between police officers would be like, and we talk about Mother's Day. Follow us on social media: Twitter Facebook Instagram Sources: https://casetext.com/case/salley-v-graham https://www.nytimes.com/2...

On May 3rd, 2010, a young woman was murdered after getting out of an abusive relationship. Her killer is caught and sentenced, but did the punishment match the crime? We also talk about Kelli's disappointment in Ashley never having seen Project Runway, Kelli struggles with a cold, and we also rage against Roman Polanski. Follow us on social media: Twitter Facebook Instagram Sources: https://www.jo...

On April 26, 1993, a young woman is murdered in Alaska in a dorm bathroom. It would take almost 30 years for the killer to be found. How was he eventually caught? We also take a detour to read some 'Florida Man' headlines, and we also learn about the first time the insanity defense was successfully used in the US. Social media: Twitter Facebook Instagram Sources: https://www.alaskasnewssource...

On April 19, 1995, Timothy McVeigh bombed the Murrah Federal Building in Oklahoma City. Hundreds of people were hurt and killed in the explosion. What led him to do it? We also talk about our experience seeing Hamilton on stage, we discuss pay by the hour motels, and we theorize how we'd respond to being arrested. Social media: Twitter Instagram Facebook Sources: https://www.fbi.gov/history/famous...

On April 12, 1978, a woman was offered a ride to her job by a group of people. Tragically, she would never reach her destination. We also try to decide who would about who in our relationship, Ashley struggles to explain what a quote is, and she also learns the difference between a whisper and a shout. Follow us on social media: Twitter Facebook Instagram Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wik...

On March 29, 2019, a young woman about to graduate college got into what she thought was her Uber. Unfortunately, the car was driven by her murderer. Why did he commit this crime? Kelli also explains how Swiss Army knives work to Ashley, we discuss how broken the American justice system is, and Ashley discovers geography. Follow us on social media: Twitter Instagram Facebook Sources: https://en.wi...

On March 22, 1997, 5 bodies were found in a home that had been set on fire. They were the last known deaths resulting from the Solar Temple Cult. How many people died during this tragedy? We also talk about how Ashley would decide which cult to join, talk about cult leaders pick up lines ("I need power, someone come do me."), and Kelli once again has to explain to Ashley that podcasts are not call...

On March 8, 1994, a man murdered two women in the same apartment complex. These women weren't his first victims and they wouldn't be his last. What too the police so long to catch this serial killer? We also get a geography lesson from Ashley, and she also struggles with spelling and dates. Follow on on social media: Twitter Facebook Instagram Sources: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_Louis_Wal...

This week, we again exchange stories of unarmed black men being killed by police. We get super mad in this episode. Come join us! Sources: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2021/03/27/andre-hill-fatal-police-shooting-autopsy/7027019002/ https://www.dispatch.com/story/news/crime/2021/10/04/trial-set-former-columbus-officer-who-shot-and-killed-andre-hill/5988276001/ https://www.matternews.o...

For this special episode, Kelli and Ashley exchange stories that involve police brutality against unarmed black people. We share statistics that prove that racism is still a major issue in the American justice system. We also discuss what kind of manners cars have, we debate the relative attractiveness of people in old time-y portraits, and we once again discuss Ashley getting kidnapped, this time...

On February 15, 1992, a man killed four people and wounded two others without any kind of warning signs. What caused him to suddenly attack people that he knew? We also share some random serial killer trivia, we discuss how name changes work, and we also explain 'bad decisions.' Follow us on Facebook.com/adatewithpod , Instagram.com/adatewithmurder , and @adatewithmurder on Twitter! Sources: ...

On February 8, 2017, a college student on the verge of graduation was murdered after leaving her job. The murderer was apprehended quickly because he was on parole and wearing an ankle monitor. How was this allowed to happen? We also talk about what would happen if Ashley's mom ran a prison, how ankle monitors are tracked and why the way that it's done is wrong, and we spend some talking about a t...

On February 1, 1988, a woman was raped and stabbed 79 times in Texas. Her murderer was caught and sentenced to death, but did he really commit the crime? We also teach lawyers how to use the word "objection," Ashley struggles to say "showering," and she is also still confused about how podcast release dates work.  Follow us on Facebook.com/adatewithpod , Instagram.com/adatewithmurder , and @a...

On January 25, 1997, a 16 year old girl was murdered after going to rent a movie. The murderer had been released less than year before after serving only 3 and half years of a five year sentence for sexual abuse. Why did this happen? We also talk about which past decade sucked the least, tried to figure out who's in charge in the Supreme Court, and what would happen if Ashley tried to join a cult....

On January 18, 1992, a woman was killed by her husband in her own home. There had been reports of abuse and reports of threats of murder. Why wasn't this prevented? We also talk about what would happen if Ashley tried to get away with murder, Ashley compares her reading to driving in Europe, and we also talk about recent celebrity deaths. Follow us at Facebook.com/adatewithpod and Instagram.com/ad...

On January 11, 1999, Belinda Temple was shot and killed inside her home in Texas. Years later, her husband is convicted for the murder, but we have some very real questions about this case! We also discuss naming children, Kelli gets inappropriately amused about rush hour, and Ashley is sad about a thrown TV. Follow us on Facebook.com/adatewithpod and Instagram.com/adatewithmurder Sources: https:/...

On January 4th, 1997, a young woman is found strangled in a park in Bellevue, Washington. Unfortunately, she was only the first victim for the pair of killers responsible for her murder. We also talk about 90's nostalgia, debate satanic cults, and Kelli shares how she talks to strangers. Follow us on Facebook.com/adatewithpod and Instagram.com/adatewithmurder Sources: https://murderpedia.org/...

On December 28, 1988, a man is senselessly murdered for seven dollars while working at a store. The murdered claimed self-defense, but the security camera tells a different story. We also talk about how we would critique snacks if we were dying, we get ourselves really confused about IQ tests, and we make guesses as to what we think Ashley's last words to Kelli would be. Follow us on Facebook.com/...

On December 21, 1984, a young woman was murdered while staying at a friend's house. Unfortunately, she was just the first of the killer's five victims. He isn't brought to full justice for these crimes until 1999. In this episode, we also once again are confused by American university names, Ashley experiences what it's like to hang out with herself, and she is also still confused on how podcasts...

On December 14, 1976, Charlie Brooks and an accomplice, Woody Loudres, committed a senseless murder in a motel. Both were convicted of the crime. One of them became the first person to be executed by lethal injection and the other only served 11 years. Why were their sentences so different? We also discuss our roles on the podcast, once again debate the death penalty, and Ashley compares watc...

On December 7, 1993, a young woman was brutally murdered. After a few years, two men are eventually charged with the crime, but are they given appropriate sentences? We also talk about our rage at the Kyle Rittenhouse trial, how messed up the American justice system is, and we debate how Ashley would react if she witnessed a murder.  Follow us at Facebook.com/adatewithpod and Instagram.c...

On November 20, 2008, a teenager was convinced by his friends that someone was trying to kill him. Unfortunately for Matthew Silliman, he should have been afraid of his friends. Also this week, Kelli shares her reading accomplishments, Ashley blames everyone else for all of her teenage transgressions, and we also tell everyone to leave the weird kids alone! Follow us at Facebook.com/adatewithpod a...