Women Who Stay

The story of Megan Thee Stallion isn't just about surviving public trauma. It's also about learning what love should and shouldn't look like. After enduring one of the most publicized criminal cases in recent music history, Megan continued rebuilding her life while navigating relationships under the constant spotlight. When her relationship with Klay Thompson came to an end, Megan later shared tha...

The story of Tina Campbell isn't one of murder or physical violence, but it is a powerful story of heartbreak, betrayal, and the difficult decision to stay after infidelity. Best known as one-half of the Grammy Award-winning gospel duo Mary Mary, Tina Campbell appeared to have a successful career, a loving family, and a strong marriage to her husband, Teddy Campbell. Behind the scenes, however, sh...

The story of Evan Rachel Wood is one of survival, resilience, and speaking out against abuse. Known for her roles in films and television, including Westworld, Evan Rachel Wood spent years hiding the trauma she says she experienced during a relationship with musician **Marilyn Manson. In 2021, she publicly identified Manson as her alleged abuser after years of speaking about domestic violence with...

The story of Rihanna and Chris Brown became one of the most widely discussed celebrity abuse cases in modern history. In February 2009, just hours before the Grammy Awards, news broke that Rihanna had been assaulted by then-boyfriend Chris Brown. When the details emerged, the case shocked fans around the world and sparked conversations about domestic violence, toxic relationships, and why leaving...

The story of Angela Simmons is one marked by heartbreak, resilience, and an unimaginable loss that changed her life forever. In 2018, Angela Simmons' former fiancé and the father of her son, Sutton Tennyson, was shot and killed outside his home in Atlanta. The tragedy made national headlines and left Angela navigating grief while raising their young son. In this episode of Women Who Stay, we e...

The story of Debbi Morgan is not a traditional true crime case, but it is a powerful story about surviving domestic violence, recognizing warning signs, and finding the strength to leave an abusive relationship. Best known for her roles on All My Children and Power, Debbi Morgan spent years building a successful acting career. Behind the scenes, however, she endured multiple abusive relationships...

The story of Tina Turner is often remembered as one of survival, resilience, and transformation. But behind the legendary music career was years of abuse, fear, and control inside her marriage to Ike Turner. Before Tina Turner became a global icon, she endured a deeply toxic and violent relationship that remained hidden from much of the public for years. Her story became one of the most widely rec...

In December 2002, Laci Peterson disappeared from her home in Modesto, California while eight months pregnant with her son, Conner. What initially appeared to be a missing persons case quickly became one of the most infamous true crime stories in America. As investigators searched for answers, attention turned toward Laci’s husband, Scott Peterson. Behind the image of a seemingly perfect marriage w...

The story of Hedda Nussbaum is one of the most disturbing and tragic cases involving abuse, manipulation, and control behind closed doors. In the late 1980s, Hedda Nussbaum and her partner, attorney Joel Steinberg, became the focus of national headlines after the death of six-year-old Lisa Steinberg shocked New York City and the country.]But as investigators uncovered the details inside the apartm...

In 1992, Mary Jo Buttafuoco was shot in the face at her home on Long Island by a teenage girl involved with her husband, Joey Buttafuoco. The case quickly became one of the most shocking and widely publicized true crime stories of the 90s. But behind the headlines was a deeper story about betrayal, manipulation, and the devastating impact of a relationship built on deception. In this episode of Wo...

Dr. Cerina Fairfax was a respected Virginia dentist, mother of two, and the estranged wife of former Virginia Lieutenant Governor Justin Fairfax. In April 2026, police say Justin Fairfax fatally shot Cerina Fairfax inside their Annandale, Virginia home before turning the gun on himself. In this episode of Women Who Stay, we look at the tragic death of Dr. Cerina Fairfax, the reported divorce and c...

The story of Betty Broderick is one of the most controversial and widely discussed true crime cases involving marriage, betrayal, and emotional unraveling. Betty was once a devoted wife and mother who supported her husband, Dan Broderick, through years of education and career building. But as his success grew, their marriage began to deteriorate—eventually leading to a highly publicized divorce fi...

Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes, a member of the iconic group TLC, was known for her bold personality, creative spirit, and undeniable impact on music. But behind the fame, her life was marked by emotional struggles, complicated relationships, and moments that hinted at deeper turmoil. In 2002, Lisa Lopes tragically lost her life in a car crash while in Honduras. The incident shocked fans around the world a...

The case of Kendy Howard began as what appeared to be a tragic suicide—but investigators soon uncovered a very different story. In Athol, Idaho, Kendy was found in a bathtub with a gunshot wound, and her husband, former state trooper Dan Howard, claimed she had taken her own life. But as detectives began examining the scene, inconsistencies started to emerge. In this episode of Women Who Stay, we...

In December 2009, Susan Powell vanished from her home in West Valley City, Utah. The young mother of two had been documenting troubling concerns about her marriage for months before she disappeared. When investigators began examining the timeline, suspicion quickly turned toward her husband, Josh Powell. The Susan Powell case would become one of the most disturbing true crime stories in recent his...

The story of Sarah Harris is one of the most disturbing relationship cases in recent years. What began as a routine medical appointment eventually turned into a dangerous relationship with her oral surgeon, James Ryan. In 2022, Sarah was found dead from a drug overdose in the home she shared with Ryan. Investigators later discovered a troubling pattern involving powerful anesthetic drugs and a rel...

On June 12, 1994, Nicole Brown Simpson was found murdered outside her home in Los Angeles. Her death shocked the world and led to one of the most widely publicized criminal trials in American history involving her ex-husband, O. J. Simpson. But long before that night, there were warning signs inside their relationship. Police had been called to the home multiple times. Friends and family later des...

In 2012, Cari Farver suddenly disappeared from Omaha, Nebraska after spending time with a man she had recently started dating. Shortly after, people in her life began receiving disturbing messages from her phone and social media accounts. The messages became increasingly aggressive, targeting friends, family, and even her boyfriend. For years, it appeared that Cari Farver had become obsessed with...

💔 She didn’t leave. He said she did. In 1999, Debbie Griggs disappeared from her home in Kent, England. Her husband, Andrew Griggs, claimed she walked away. But blood found inside her car told a different story — one that would take 20 years to uncover. For years, Andrew maintained that Debbie had walked away from her life. Their children were told she had abandoned them. The case stalled. No bod...

💔 When love, heartbreak, and deception collide. In this episode, we unpack the tragic and controversial case of Latoshia Daniels and Pastor Brodes Perry, a story that began with emotional attachment and ended in a deadly confrontation. On April 4, 2019, Daniels traveled from Arkansas to Collierville, Tennessee and shot Perry — a Memphis pastor — multiple times inside his apartment, later telling...

Thabo Bester — a convicted rapist known as the “Facebook rapist” — allegedly faked his death inside Mangaung Correctional Centre in 2022 and escaped with the help of celebrity doctor Dr. Nandipha Magudumana. In this episode we trace Bester’s criminal past, the shocking staged prison fire, the emergence of a burned body later identified as another man, and the pair’s life on the run before their ar...