Love and Murder: Heartbreak to Homicide

In this somber edition of Florida Man Friday, we delve into the heart-wrenching stories that stretch far beyond the state's sunlit shores. Our host Ky guides us through a trio of cases that challenge the lighter tone we've come to expect from the Sunshine State. First, we unravel the peculiar disappearance of 52-year-old Marlene Lopez, last seen at her Florida home only to be discovered days later...

In today's Midweek Mini, we dissect the case of Charles Michael Calvert—a 60-year-old Indiana man whose attempt to dance with death led to a 911 call as cold as the blood on his hands.  On a seemingly ordinary evening in Grabill, Indiana, an argument over onion-chopping technique spirals into a fatal confrontation. Charles claims self-defense, but the blood-splattered kitchen tells a tale of a sta...

In today's True Crime Tuesday, we're whisked away to the deceptively serene countryside of Ireland, where beneath the surface of a picturesque home, a sinister plot unfolds. This is the case of Daniel Allen, whose dark impulses led to the tragic end of four innocent lives. Nestled on Dune Road in Co Fermanagh, a family's laughter masked a brewing storm. Known to locals as Samuel Quinn, Daniel Alle...

In today's episode of Love and Murder, we pierce the veil of the Texas justice system to scrutinize the questionable case of Frances Newton—a narrative that continues to haunt the halls of capital punishment controversy. Was justice served, or did the scales tip tragically in the wrong direction? Frances Newton's life came to an end on September 14, 2005, but the echoes of her case reverberate wit...

In today's Florida Man Friday, we're diving headfirst into the loony toons of Florida Men Cases - the case of Alexander Leszczynski from North Redington Beach. Join me as we unravel the case of a man whose fraudulent schemes and outrageous attempts to elude capture redefine the term "wishful thinking." From exploiting the COVID-19 pandemic's Payroll Protection Plan with fake charities to a check k...

In this midweek mini, we're thrust into the narrative of Kristel Candelario's unthinkable act of child neglect. The summer of 2023 paints a grim picture as we follow Kristel from Ohio to Detroit, and then to the shores of Puerto Rico, where she indulges in a vacation, broadcasting her carefree moments on social media. But the façade of beachside bliss shatters upon her return home to reality on Ju...

In today's True Crime Tuesday, we're dialing into a crime that echoes through the quiet corners of Bensalem Township, Pennsylvania. We delve into the night of November 25, 2022, when a seemingly innocent Netflix binge spiraled into a nightmare. Twelve-year-old Morgan Conners and 18-year-old Ash Cooper's evening takes a horrifying turn, leading to a frantic call to police, a horrifying discovery, a...

In this week's Florida Man Friday, we're unpacking two jaw-dropping cases that will leave you questioning the sanity of the Sunshine State. First up, we're sipping on a story of toxic love as we explore the case of Ivette Diaz, a Miami-Dade woman who took "spicing up the relationship" to a lethal level. When her boyfriend's tea tasted suspiciously like bleach, the truth bubbled up, revealing a plo...

In this insane episode of Love and Murder, we plunge into the depths of a case that defies all expectations. True Crime Tuesdays take a dark turn as we recount the tale of Scarlett Blake, whose twisted path led to the cold-blooded murder of Jorge Martin Carreno. It's a story that begins with a body discovered face down in the River Cherwell in Oxford, UK, and spirals into a disturbing web of decei...

In this week's episode of Love and Murder, we dive into the case of Davie Albarran—a father whose monstrous acts against children sparked a relentless manhunt led by his very own daughters. Join me as l guide you through the harrowing journey of Yaneiry Albarran and Ana Albarran, who, driven by a fierce determination to protect the innocent, embarked on a mission to bring their father to justice....

In today's Florida Man Friday segment of Love and Murder, I'm igniting your true crime cravings 3 cases that are almost too bizarre to believe. Our first tale of incendiary insanity takes us to Miami, where a woman's car becomes a fiery inferno. Melvin Cintron, the pyromaniac in question, not only torches his cousin's vehicle but also leaves behind a scorching trail of evidence. Next, we blaze a t...

In this midweek mini episode of Love and Murder, I tell you about the incomprehensible tragedy that fell upon the Haight family of Enoch, Utah. In the cold grip of January 2023, eight lives were extinguished in a horrible murder-suicide. I'm your host, Ky, and today we'll explore the dark undercurrents of a family torn apart by violence and the haunting questions that remain unanswered. Michael Ha...

In today's True Crime Tuesday episode of Love and Murder, we delve into a case that proves life can be stranger than fiction. Corey Martin and Adelle Anderson, a pair that believed they could outsmart the law by taking cues from true crime shows, find themselves ensnared in their own web of deceit and murder. On a seemingly peaceful morning in Brooklyn's Canarsie Park, the discovery of 26-year-old...

In this week's Florida Man Friday episode of Love and Murder, I bring you a tale with a side of southern comfort gone south. The headline alone is enough to let you know what you're in for: "Florida Woman Arrested After Slapping Her Mom with Grits Over a Pizza Argument." But that's just the appetizer in our buffet of bizarre. Jakiela Mobley, a 28-year-old from Ocala, Florida, found herself in hot...

In this midweek mini episode of Love and Murder, I, Ky, tell you the tragic story of Annabelle Meenan, a vibrant 22-year-old whose life was brutally snuffed out by the hands of her controlling boyfriend, 32-year-old Leroy Brahm. The details are as disturbing as they are heart-wrenching, exposing the horror of jealousy and domestic violence. The police discovered Annabelle, lifeless and battered, i...

In today's True Crime Tuesday episode of Love and Murder, I, Ky, take you to the quiet town of Fairfield, Iowa, where the community's sense of security was shattered by a murder that rocked the very foundations of trust between teachers and students. The victim, Nohema Graber, a beloved Spanish teacher at Fairfield High School, was found brutally murdered in a local park. Her assailants, two 16 ye...

In this episode of Love and Murder, I, Ky, take you through the heart-breaking tale of Alexander Skeel, a story that challenges our perceptions of victimhood and exposes the reality of domestic abuse against men. Alex, a former child model, found himself in a relationship with Jordan Worth, which spiraled into a nightmare of control, isolation, and violence. From the facade of a loving partnership...

In this Florida Man Friday episode or Love and Murder, I, Ky, delve into the shocking events that unfolded on a quiet street in Tampa. It's January 17, 2024, and the still of the night is shattered by gunshots, leading to a standoff that exposes a family's dark secrets. As police arrive at the scene, they're confronted by a gunman who forces them into a deadly exchange. The assailant, 42-year-old...

In today's midweek mini, I, Ky, bring you not one, but two true crime stories that are shrouded in mystery and begging for answers. The first case revolves around the tragic death of an 18-month-old toddler in Georgia and the arrest of 18-year-old former beauty queen Trinity Pogue. With details scarce and the relationship between Trinity and the child unclear, the case leaves us with more question...

In this week's True Crime Tuesday, I (Ky) explore a case of child abuse in Sandusky, Ohio, where a baby's fight for survival exposes a web of lies and a parent's unfathomable betrayal. It's the case of alleged child abusers Devin Mims and Sondra VanWhy right now on Love and Murder If you suspect child abuse, call the Childhelp National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-4-A-Child or 1-800-422-4453, or g...

Join me, Ky, on Love and Murder as she recounts the harrowing tale of Elizabeth Sennett, a beloved grandmother whose life was brutally taken in her own home. What first looked like a tragic home invasion spirals into a sinister plot of greed, betrayal, and cold-blooded murder. Discover how her husband's secret life leads to a deadly conclusion and the eventual unraveling of a community's trust. Th...

Dive into the unexpected and often bizarre segment of Love and Murder's 'Florida Man Fridays' as I tell you two jaw-dropping cases from the Sunshine State. First, brace yourself for the story of a 93-year-old woman who finds herself behind bars over an eviction dispute, and then, steel your stomach for a man with a nosebleed that leads to a shocking medical discovery. This episode of Love and Murd...

Imagine walking into a salon for a Brazilian wax and being greeted by a five-year-old claiming to be a waxing professional. Unbelievable? That's exactly what happened in Memphis, TN sparking a firestorm of controversy. This episode unpacks the bizarre and disturbing tale of a mother proudly showcasing her child's work on social media, the subsequent public outcry, and the serious legal consequence...

There will be no True Crime Rants today to give you time to catch up on this week's full episode, the case of Serial Killer Sheila LaBarre. I will be back with your Mid-Week Wednesday and your Florida Man Friday. If you're all caught up and you want more episodes be sure to join my LaM Supporter's Club ************************************************************************************************...

In this episode, I unravel the disturbing case of Sheila LaBarre, a woman whose property became a horrible crime scene, revealing bone fragments, blood splatter, and audio recordings that shed light on her sinister intentions. As I uncover the details of Sheila's tumultuous relationships and marriages, including alarming allegations and a web of missing men, I'll explore the disturbing events that...