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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Crimes of Passion Bites: Revenge Killings
What makes someone so vengeful, they’re willing to take a human life? Using clips from across the Parcast Network, we’ll search for clues by taking a closer look at some of history’s most infamous revenge killings.
16 min
152
Matt Baker Pt. 2
Texas preacher Matt Baker preyed on young women for years while leading a double life as a mild-mannered husband and father.
42 min
153
Crimes of Passion Bites: Dead Political Figures
Today we’re discussing the deaths of American political figures. Whether their demise came at the hands of an assassin, or a political rival, the loss of each of these leaders left an indelible impact on U.S. history.
17 min
154
Matt Baker Pt. 1
When they married in Texas in 1994, Kari Baker thought she had found the perfect Christian man to start a family with.
43 min
155
Crimes of Passion Bites: First Murders
Today we’re discussing serial killers’ first murders. What did the murders look like and how does a killer’s modus operandi change after their first slaying?
15 min
156
J.R. and Jeremy Steinke Pt. 2
In April of 2006, a horrific night of violence ended with Jeremy Steinke and J.R. fleeing from the Canadian police.
40 min
157
Crimes of Passion Bites: Clues Left Behind
Today we’re discussing the clues that criminals left behind and the ways in which the police used them to hunt down their suspect.
17 min
158
NEW: J.R. and Jeremy Steinke Pt. 1
In 2006, 23-year-old Jeremy Steinke met and carried on a pedophilic relationship with a rebellious 12-year-old Canadian girl.
39 min
159
Crimes of Passion Bites: Murder M.O.s
Today we're discussing "M.O.s", or the "modus operandi" of murderers. We'll talk about the tactics killers use on their victims, and what those methods say about their psyches.
18 min
160
Ivrin Bolden, Jr. Pt. 2
When she wouldn’t break off her friendship with Joel Tillis, Ivrin Bolden Jr. murdered Brenda Spicer and left her body in a dumpster in 1987.
43 min
161
Crimes of Passion Bites: Indoctrination
Today we’re exploring cases of indoctrination. We’ll discuss how cult leaders, secret societies, and kidnappers gain control of their victims and what makes individuals vulnerable to malicious manipulation.
18 min
162
Ivrin Bolden, Jr. Pt. 1
In the late 1980s, college sweethearts Joel Tillis and Ivrin Bolden, Jr. seemed like a couple destined for success. However, when Joel started to push away, Ivrin searched for someone else to blame.
41 min
163
Crimes of Passion Bites: Craziest Trials
Today, we're looking at some of the most fascinating criminal trials in history. We'll see how certain tactics used by attorneys influenced juries, changed outcomes, and provided some of the most unexpected legal twists and turns in recent memory.
23 min
164
Parcast Classic: Colin Howell Pt. 1
In 1991, a man from Northern Ireland found himself caught between two women: his wife and his mistress.
50 min
165
Crimes of Passion Bites: Abduction
Today we’re discussing cases of abduction, and examining some of the most infamous kidnappings throughout true crime history.
20 min
166
Chris Watts Pt. 2
In August of 2018, the picture perfect marriage of Chris and Shanann Watts ended in violent tragedy.
42 min
167
Crimes of Passion Bites: Cannibals & Vampires
Today we’re discussing cannibals and vampires. We’ll examine strange cases of predators who drink blood and feast on flesh, and delve into their unique psychology.
22 min
168
Chris Watts Pt. 1
From the moment they married in 2012, Colorado couple Chris and Shanann Watts seemed to have the picture-perfect life. In reality, an extramarital affair, financial struggles, and conflicts with extended family were tearing the couple apart, all leading to a shocking, brutal crime that would end their marriage for good.
45 min
169
Crimes of Passion Bites: Wealthy Victims
Today we're looking into the crimes that affect wealthy victims. While we may assume the wealthy are most often the victims of crimes like robbery, in reality, the wealthy are less likely to be victimized than the poor.
23 min
170
Michelle Carter Pt. 2
Although she initially seemed eager to help her boyfriend Conrad Roy move past his struggles with depression, in July of 2014 Michelle Carter’s reaction changed.
35 min
171
Crimes of Passion Bites: Notorious Assassins
What motivates someone to assassinate a President, or their musical hero? Today we’re highlighting three notorious assassinations and the perpetrators behind them.
20 min
172
Michelle Carter Pt. 1
Conrad Roy and Michelle Carter began an online relationship in 2012. Over the course of the next two years, through thousands of texts and social media messages, Conrad confided in Michelle his struggles with depression and suicidal ideation. Their relationship would end in tragedy in 2014, and even become the subject of a police investigation.
42 min
173
Crimes of Passion Bites: Suspicious Celebrity D...
Stars—they’re just like us. So why are we so intrigued by celebrity death, and why is the intrigue amplified when the death is unexpected?
21 min
174
Larry Swartz Pt. 2
Throughout Larry Swartz’s childhood in the 1970s and 80s, problems with his adoptive family continued to intensify.
42 min
175
Crimes of Passion Rewind: Fred Jablin and Piper...
For almost 20 years, Fred Jablin and Piper Rountree, shared their lives together in Virginia, welcoming three children and a menagerie of pets.
55 min