Crimes of Passion
They might start as lovers, family, or friends, but by the end, there’s a criminal and a victim. Every Wednesday, analyze the relationship dynamics and psychology that lead to betrayal, theft, even murder. Crimes of Passion is a Spotify Original from Parcast. Listen free, only on Spotify.
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Harry Thaw Pt. 1
Sixteen-year-old model and actress Evelyn Nesbit took New York by storm in the early twentieth century.
46 min
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Crimes of Passion Bites: Those Close to Criminals
Today we’re looking at commentary from people who surrounded killers and criminals.
14 min
128
Marvin Gay Sr. Pt. 2
After Marvin Gaye was murdered by his father in 1984, his family was torn apart.
39 min
129
Crimes of Passion Bites: Post Traumatic Stress
Today we’re discussing cases of post-traumatic stress disorder.
17 min
130
Marvin Gay Sr. Pt. 1
Marvin Gaye was one of the most famous singers in American history, but not everyone was enamored with him—specifically his father, Marvin Gay Sr.
47 min
131
Crimes of Passion Bites: Accomplices
Today we’re discussing accomplices of criminals. What leads someone to assist another person in a crime?
15 min
132
Jean-Claude Romand Pt. 2
In January 1993, increasingly anxious over being found out, Romand went on a killing spree that left five people dead.
39 min
133
Crimes of Passion Bites: Criminal Warning Signs...
Today we’re discussing criminal warning signs in childhood. What acts did criminals perform in their childhood that may have pointed to their future murders in adulthood? We’ll take a closer look using clips from shows across the Parcast Network.
14 min
134
Jean-Claude Romand Pt. 1
Throughout the ‘80s and ‘90s, he convinced everyone in his life that he was an accomplished doctor and savvy investor.
40 min
135
Crimes of Passion Bites: Poisoning
Today we’re discussing cases of killers poisoning their victims.
17 min
136
Sarah Jo Pender & Richard Edward Hull Pt. 2
When Sarah Pender and Richard Hull killed their roommates in the fall of 2000, police initially arrested Richard and released Sarah after her cooperation.
39 min
137
Crimes of Passion Bites: Economic Misfortune
Today we’re discussing cases of criminality inspired by economic misfortune. What happens when a person who has fallen on hard times turns to a life of crime?
17 min
138
Sarah Jo Pender & Richard Edward Hull Pt. 1
They were a hard-partying couple who frequently experimented with drugs.
37 min
139
Crimes of Passion Bites: Isolation
Today we’re discussing cases of isolation. What kind of effect does living in isolation—with little contact with the outside world, friends, or family—have on the psyche? We’ll take a closer look using clips from shows across the Parcast Network.
17 min
140
The Menendez Brothers Pt. 2
In August of 1989, 21-year-old Lyle and 18-year-old Erik Menendez murdered their parents in Beverly Hills after years of abuse.
41 min
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Crimes of Passion Bites: Satanism
Today we’re discussing Satanism. What kind of influence has Satanism had on crime and society? We’ll explore this topic using clips from shows across the Parcast Network.
15 min
142
The Menendez Brothers Pt. 1
Jose Menendez pursued wealth at the expense of everything else in his life, including his relationship with his family.
39 min
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Crimes of Passion Bites: Crimes That Changed So...
Today we will take you chronologically through three crimes that inspired change in society, laws, or policies.
15 min
144
Paul and Kate Brennan Pt. 2
After Kate Brennan broke up with her boyfriend, Paul, she hoped she'd never have to see him again.
39 min
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Crimes of Passion Bites: Political Crimes
Today we’re discussing political crimes. What types of political crimes are there, and what is their impact on society and governments as a whole?
17 min
146
Paul and Kate Brennan Pt. 1
In the 1990s, a 43-year-old writer in the Midwest who used the pseudonym “Kate Brennan” met a man she called “Paul.” Kate thought Paul was charming and worldly when they first met.
38 min
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Crimes of Passion Bites: Torture
Today we’re discussing cases in which a criminal tortured their victim. What would compel someone to torture another person, and what are the lasting effects on a victim who was tortured?
19 min
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Eric Windhurst Pt. 2
In November of 1985, Eric Windhurst took matters into his own hands to defend friend Melanie Paquette from her abusive father, Danny.
38 min
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Crimes of Passion Bites: Wealthy Criminals
Today we’ll focus on wealthy criminals. We’ll discuss what leads high-status individuals to commit crimes, as well as the consequences they face once captured.
19 min
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Eric Windhurst Pt. 1
Melanie Paquette endured years of sexual abuse at the hands of her adoptive father, Danny. Her family eventually escaped Danny's household, but he continued to haunt them for years.
35 min