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This Christmas Eve, Love Murder takes a break from the darkest cases for a festive tour of holiday crimes gone spectacularly wrong—from snowman hit-and-runs and chimney burglars to rogue Santas, porch-pirate revenge, a Christmas parade police chase, and a man who spread holiday cheer by handing out free weed at Buffalo Wild Wings. One death, a lot of instant karma, and proof that even the holidays...

When one member of a military couple is found murdered in their own bed, police discover the average seeming couple had a shocking secret sex life. Sources: 1.  Dateline NBC . 1992. 2. “Killer to Testify Against Her Mother - Los Angeles Times.”  Los Angeles Times , Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2004,  https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-2004-jun-13-na-slaying13-story.html . 3....

This week on Love Murder Current Affairs, the episode begins with an update in the killing of former Miss Switzerland finalist Kristina Joksimovic, as Swiss prosecutors formally charge her husband with murder and detail evidence of strangulation and prior abuse. The focus then shifts to Colorado, where Thomas Perales has been charged with first-degree murder in the death of Annette Marie Valdez, a...

When a beloved Indy 500 team chef goes missing, her best friends work tirelessly to bring her killer to justice. Sources: Race to Justice by Larry Sells and Margie Porter On the Case with Paula Zahn S13E5 Ture Conviction S2E6 This Week’s Episode Brought To You By: Progressive Insurance -  Discover better rates at  https://www.progressive.com/  **** IndaCloud  - If you’re 21 or...

In a stunning legal maneuver, Brian Walshe’s defense has admitted he dismembered his missing wife, Ana, but insists he did not kill her. They argue Walshe panicked after finding her unresponsive from natural causes, fearing his prior federal fraud conviction would immediately implicate him. While prosecutors cite a $2.7 million insurance motive and chilling Google searches on body disposal as proo...

When a gentle World War II veteran vanishes without a trace, investigators discover a chilling trail of fraud, manipulation, and betrayal spanning decades. This week, Jessie and Andie uncover the shocking story of Nancy Siegel—a woman whose addiction-fueled schemes devastated everyone who crossed her path, and whose final victim never saw her coming. What began as a chance meeting at the door woul...

When a talented and beautiful young woman is murdered in her Upper East Side apartment the week after Thanksgiving 2005, the police take a close look at her complicated love life. Sources: 1. LaRosa, Paul, and Erin Moriarty.  Death of a Dream . Simon and Schuster, 2008. 2. “Catherine Elizabeth Woods (1984-2005) - Find a Grave Memorial.”  Find a Grave - Millions of Cemetery Records ,...

This Love Murder Current Affairs episode breaks down two significant developments in cases previously covered on the show: Brian Walshe’s unexpected guilty pleas on charges related to misleading police and disposing of his wife Ana Walshe’s remains, even as he maintains a not-guilty plea on first-degree murder; and the troubling update in the death of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, whose dis...

A marriage that begins with a chance encounter in the 1960s spans two decades of ambition, volatility, and mounting strain, before a sudden death in a hotel room during a work trip is ruled an accident and quietly put to rest—until inconsistencies, private fears, and unresolved conflicts begin to surface, forcing a reckoning with what was really happening inside a relationship that looked perfect...

A shocking case out of Upper Arlington, Ohio has left a community reeling. Retired Ohio State professor James S. Hill, 76, is accused of fatally stabbing his wife, Mary Hill, after falling victim to a sextortion scam that demanded $15,000 to keep his explicit photos private. Police say Hill believed he had no way out and attempted to kill both his wife and himself in a desperate bid to escape expo...

When a husband walks in on a stranger attacking his wife, he responds with lethal force. The police immediately respond to the bizarre but seemingly straightforward scene, however after some things don’t add up, the investigators take a closer look at all of those who lived in the house — and the secrets they were keeping. This Week’s Episode Brought To You By: BetterHelp -  Convenient and af...

On December 1, 2018, 22-year-old backpacker Grace Millane met a man for a Tinder date in Auckland; within days she was missing, and soon a homicide investigation revealed CCTV trails, a calculated cleanup, and a killer who tried to hide behind the so-called “rough sex” defense. This episode traces Grace’s life and travels, the meticulous police work that unraveled the lie, the trial that led to a...

On an ordinary October evening in Fort Pierce, Florida, a missed call turned into a family’s worst nightmare. When 60-year-old Bonnie Tietgens finally reached her son, she confessed to killing his father, William Tietgens Jr. What followed was a chilling series of events—from the siblings’ desperate drive home to the discovery that confirmed their fears. Join Jessie Pray and Andie Cassette as they...

A stormy night, a black out and a mysterious phone call lead the police to an eerie house on a hill containing the bodies of an entire family. All of this, plus a connection to The Exorcist, feels like the setup to a particularly scary movie. Instead, it was a real life tragedy that took place in November 1987.  Sources: 1. Jones, Janie. “Murder Mystery: The Mask of Mercy - AY Magazine.”...

Jessie and Andie are thrilled to share a new podcast. BURIED: Inside the John Wayne Gacy Investigation is a true-crime podcast featuring never-before-heard recordings of John Wayne Gacy and new admissions from the detectives who investigated him. Hosted by criminal defense attorney Bob Motta, whose father defended Gacy at trial, the series re-examines the investigation that brought a serial killer...

When a senior married couple falls victim to a deadly home invasion, the police search for answers from the family - including an adult daughter in a complicated marriage to a former professional athlete. Sources: 1. Bandur, Michelle. “Dan Serafini Tahoe Murder Trial Updates on June 24 | Defendant’s Wife Testifies.”  KCRA , KCRA, 24 June 2025,  https://www.kcra.com/article/dan-serafini-t...

In this episode of Current Affairs, the tragic disappearance and murder of 17-year-old London Thomas in Inkster, Michigan is explored. What began as a frantic three-week search ended in a horrific discovery, revealing a story of betrayal that extended beyond a soured young romance to a mother's alleged involvement in concealing the crime. Jessie and Andie uncover the winding, frustrating path to j...

When an 18-year old boy goes missing, police and family are left wondering: was it an accident, a hoax, or was he the victim of foul play? Along the way, the authorities would discover a nefarious obsession that began years before Nick was even born. Sources: 1. Dowling, Paul.  Forensic Files . 1996. 2. “Nicholas Andrew ‘Nick’ Howard (1978-1997) - Find a Grave Memorial.”  Find...

On September 14th, 2025, Colombian urban artist Bayron “B-King” Sánchez and DJ Jorge “Regio Clown” Herrera performed in Mexico City. Two days later, they vanished. Their bodies were discovered on September 22nd, tortured, dismembered, and accompanied by a message from La Familia Michoacana. Venezuelan singer Angie Miller, who was with them before their disappearance, was detained and later release...

A troubled single mother ends up at the center of a lopsided love triangle between a longtime on-again/off-again boyfriend and a famous music producer. As she descends into madness, an innocent young French au pair ends up caught in her web. Sources: 1. Balsamini, Dean. “Murdered Nanny Was a ‘Rock’ to Boys She Looked After.”  New York Post , New York Post, 23 Sept. 2017,  https://ny...

When a beautiful, talented and wealthy mother of five disappears in an upscale Connecticut suburb, suspicion is cast upon her husband and his girlfriend. Sources: Murder in the Dollhouse: The Jennifer Dulos Story by Rich Cohen Vanished in New Canaan - An ID Mystery Beyond the Headlines: The Jennifer Dulos Story 48 Hours: The Conspiracy to Murder Jennifer Dulos This Week’s Episode Brought to You By...

In this Current Affairs episode of Love Murder , Jessie and Andie cover the tragic case of 15-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez. Reported missing from Lake Elsinore, California in 2024, Celeste’s remains were discovered in September 2025 in the trunk of an abandoned Tesla registered to singer-songwriter d4vd. We review the facts known so far: the discovery of the vehicle, the investigation into her...

When a young mother is gunned down outside of a Lupus support group, police initially suspect a robbery gone wrong. After they discover a unique murder weapon, they are able to follow the deadly breadcrumbs back to an illicit affair. Sources: Singular, Stephen.  Sweet Evil . 1994. Durbin, Kaitlin. “Son Says He’s Ready to Forgive ‘Fatal Attraction Killer’ Jennifer Reali, Who Killed His Mother...

Power. Fame. Obsession. Betrayal. These are more than headlines. They are the forces behind some of the most unforgettable crimes in history. Crimes Of... is a weekly true crime anthology series, hosted by Sabrina Deana-Roga and Corinne Vien of Two Girls One Ghost, that explores a new theme each season, such as crimes of the paranormal, unsolved murders, mysterious disappearances, and more. For th...

In this episode of Current Affairs, we delve into the final chapter of the Dan Markel murder-for-hire saga, focusing on the recent conviction of Donna Adelson. Discover how the 75-year-old "matriarch mastermind" orchestrated the murder of her former son-in-law, a Florida State University law professor, due to a bitter custody dispute. We'll explore the overwhelming evidence, including financial re...