Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide

In this true crime story, midweek mini episode of Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, Ky tells you the case of a family annihilation in Romeoville, Illinois. What started as a routine welfare check on September 17, 2023, quickly turned into a murder investigation. Inside the home, police discovered the bodies of 38-year-old Alberto Rolon, his wife Zoraida Bartolomi, and their two young sons,...

In this episode of Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, Ky tells you about the case of Ellen Marshall, a woman who endured unimaginable pain and suffering at the hands of her boyfriend, Leigh Pateman. What began as a domestic argument in Skegness, Lancashire, spiraled into a horrific act of violence that left Ellen fighting for her life.  Join us as we explore the details of this case, the cou...

In this Florida Man Friday episode of Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, Ky tells you a case that gets crazier the more you hear about it. A shocking case from Escambia County, Florida, that starts out with a 14-year-old girl who was impregnated by a 20-year-old acquaintance of her parent, and her parents allegedly turning a blind eye and attempting extortion. As the investigation unfolds, a...

In this true crime story midweek mini episode of Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, Ky delves into the harrowing case of 14-year-old Sofia Koval, who stands accused of brutally beating her grandmother, Yevheniia Koval, to death. What drove this teenager to commit such a heinous act? Join us as we explore the tragic sequence of events that unfolded in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida, in May 2024. Q...

In this true crime story of Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, Ky tells you about a whirlwind romance that swiftly turned into a nightmare of secrets and betrayal. Amanda Chapin's marriage to respected veterinarian Gary Chapin seemed idyllic, but beneath the surface, sinister motives were at play. As Amanda manipulated her way into controlling Gary's finances, her actions took a dark turn, l...

In this Florida Man Friday episode of Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, Ky shares the story of a woman who managed to escape her kidnapper after enduring months of unimaginable abuse. Join us as we delve into the events that unfolded in Tampa Bay, Florida, in early 2024. The victim, whose identity remains undisclosed, was lured by Walter Medina, a 48-year-old man with a criminal past, under...

This is the update episode of Susan Smith done with Spreaker Creator In this special throwback episode of Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, Ky revisits the case of Susan Smith, the South Carolina mother who, in 1994, drowned her two young sons by letting her car roll into John D. Long Lake. Now, in a 2024 update, Susan faces the parole board for the first time, expressing remorse and acknow...

In this true crime story of Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, Ky takes us into the shocking case of Sean and Mikki Dee Moody, a couple whose home in Elizabethton, Tennessee, concealed a disturbing secret. As officers entered their house on August 15, 2024, they were met with squalid conditions and a horrifying discovery that would haunt them. The couple's seven-year-old nonverbal autistic s...

In this true crime story of Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, Ky tells you the case of Sandra Birchmore and Matthew Farwell. A promising girl with aspirations in law enforcement, Sandra's life takes a dark turn as she becomes entangled in a web of manipulation, abuse, and ultimately, murder.  As Ky delves into the details, we uncover how Sandra's involvement with the Explorer Post program l...

In this Florida Man True Crime Story of Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, Ky tells you the case of Loran Kensley Cole, the first man executed by lethal injection in Florida in 2024. This case takes us back to an attack in Ocala National Forest, leading to a 30-year journey on death row. Join Ky as she unravels the story of a man whose life was marred by a traumatic childhood, a violent past...

In this true crime story of Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, Ky tells you about the case of Veronica Youngblood, a mother whose tumultuous past and bitter custody battle culminated in a tragic double murder. On August 5, 2019, a 911 call from a high-rise apartment in McLean, Virginia, revealed a horrifying scene: two young sisters shot by their own mother. As the investigation unfolds, we...

In this true crime story from Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, Ky tells you the case of Chester Spayd, a man whose life spiraled into chaos fueled by drugs, family betrayal, and brutal violence. On August 5, 2000, in the community of Berks County, Pennsylvania, Chester's world collided with tragedy, resulting in the vicious murder of his mother's boyfriend, Kenneth Long.  This case actuall...

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In this Florida Man Friday episode of Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, Ky bring you two bizarre cases from the Sunshine State. First, we meet Gordon John Wanser, a man with a notorious history of resisting arrest. When the Indian River County Sheriff's Office attempted to apprehend him at a Lowe's store, Gordon did what he does best—he ran. The charges against him are serious, involving dr...

Five-week-old Ollie Davis was found unresponsive in his crib—his tiny body hiding a horrific truth. His father, Michael Davis, claimed to know nothing. But in the town of Leicester, investigators would spend nearly six years unraveling what really happened that night. This is the case of Ollie Davis—and the secrets buried inside his own home. Question: Do you believe the sentences were adequate fo...

Dan Markel, a respected law professor, was gunned down in his Tallahassee driveway in broad daylight. It looked like a random act of violence — until investigators uncovered custody battles, wiretaps, secret payments, and a murder-for-hire plot that stretched all the way to his ex-wife’s, Wendy Adelson, family. And just when it seemed like the case was over… another arrest. ***********************...

In this Florida Man true crime episode of Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide, Ky tells you about the case of Eric Robinson, a Florida man whose delusions led to a brutal murder. Eric, freshly released from jail, returns home to discover his former lover, Isabella Tagliarini, in a new relationship with Nicholis Wilcox. Fueled by jealousy and rage, Eric's imagined love triangle spirals into a v...

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...